Missed all the fun at the annual M.C.I.C. Family Day Festival? Check out this video showcasing Grammy award-winning rap group Naughty By Nature performing at the festival in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun took some time out to enjoy the music, food and fun at the MCIC Family Day Festival. Click here for Thaddeus Govan's review of the festival.
iSocialite blogger Jasmine Whaley took a moment to interview famed producer Kwamè Holland on his musical experiences, producing and more. Kwamè highlights future projects, who he'd like to work with and why he wanted to be a part of the M.C.I.C. Family Day Festival.
iS: You recently performed at the M.C.I.C. Family Day Festival. Why did you want to be a part of this event?
Kwamé: One reason I wanted to do this event was because of Rick Young, president of M.C.I.C. He is a close personal friend – so close in fact, his son is my god son. But, aside from my personal connection, I’ve spent a lot of time in the Mantua neighborhood working with Rick in his studio and helping to develop artists. I have a connection with Mantua; doing this show is a way of showing my appreciation for the community.
The 2011 M.C.I.C. Family Day Festival was filled with community, food and fun! Check out exclusive photos from the festival and the old school hip-hop concert on our Facebook page.
West Philly Local is blogging about a Philly festival favorite - The M.C.I.C. Family Day Festival! Read about the upcoming festival that will have food, fun and an awesome old school concert for Philadelphians - click here.
Due to Hurricane Irene and Mayor Michael Nutter's decision to shut down public transportation, we will be cancelling the Mantua Community Improvement Committee's 7th annual Family Day Festival.
Please note, the event will be rescheduled. As soon as a date and time is confirmed, we will announce it promptly.
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iSocialite had a great post about the upcoming M.C.I.C. Family Day Festival. Read all about the festival this Saturday from noon-7pm. There will be food and refreshments, activities for kids and families and a great old school hip-hop concert featuring Kwame, Official Naughty By Nature, Slick Rick, Chubb Rock and many more!
The Mantua Community Improvement Committee (M.C.I.C.) will be celebrating their 7th Annual Family Day Festival this Saturday, August 27th from noon to 7 p.m. at the intersection of 34th Street and Mantua Avenue.
While violence and flash mobs in Philadelphia riddle headlines locally and nationwide, M.C.I.C.’s Family Day Festival sets forth to celebrate the positivity that exists deep within Philadelphian communities. Members of the community, including youth, families, politicians and businessmen, will be encouraged to sign M.C.I.C.’s “Positivity Pledge,” which highlights a person’s commitment to focusing on youth support in homes, communities and schools.
“This is an amazing event that offers residents of Philadelphia the opportunity to learn about nutrition, safety, education and job training,” said Rick Young, founder of M.C.I.C. “We encourage everyone to come out and celebrate Philadelphia, while enjoying free food and refreshments, arts and crafts and a star-studded concert lineup.”
Award-winning Drexel University Professor Dr. “Chuck” Williams, Producer/Rapper Kwamè Holland and WRNB Radio Host DC Todd will be co-hosting the event. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a free concert with headlining musicians Kwamè, Grammy award-winning group Naughty By Nature and hip-hop legend Rapper Slick Rick.
The event, which is supported by Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, will also be raising money to support a youth entrepreneurship program starting this fall. For more information on M.C.I.C., please visit www.mcic1.org.
