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"Philadelphia's Kimmel Center Renames Verizon Hall to Honor Marian Anderson"

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"Philadelphia's Kimmel Center Renames Verizon Hall to Honor Marian Anderson"
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Philadelphia's Verizon Hall has been renamed to honor the legacy of Marian Anderson, a renowned contralto and civil rights icon from the city. The rededication was made possible by the generosity of Richard Worley and Leslie Anne Miller, and the concert hall will now serve as a memorial to Anderson's extraordinary musical and cultural contributions.

Topics:entertainmentarts-and-culture#arts-and-culture#concert-hall#marian-anderson#philadelphia#renaming#verizon-hall
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  1. Philly renames its concert hall - Slippedisc  Slipped Disc
  2. Verizon Hall no more: Venue to be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall  NBC 10 Philadelphia
  3. Key events in the life of pioneering contralto Marian Anderson  ABC News
  4. Philadelphia Orchestra's Home to Be Renamed Marian Anderson Hall  The New York Times
  5. The Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall is being named after Marian Anderson  The Philadelphia Inquirer

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