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July 20-26, 2006

Arts Agenda : Picks

Just Do It

Party 4 Peace

Praise 4 Peace, Fri., July 21, 7 p.m., $20, Yesha Fellowship Hall, 23rd St. and Snyder Ave.; March 4 Peace, Sat., July 22, 2:30 p.m., free, 50th St. and Chester Ave.; Annual Celebrity Basketball Game 4 Peace, Sun., July 23, 2 p.m., $20-$50, McGonigle Hall, Temple University, Broad St. and Montgomery Ave.; Mary J. Blige and Celebrity Basketball Game After-Party, Sun., July 23, 9 p.m., $35, First District Plaza, 3801 Market St., 215-336-2000, www.charliemackcelebrityweekend.com

Attn: Ladies, gents and youth, strap on your clubbin' shoes because it's time to party. But not your typical party—this time, we're partying for peace.

Charlie Mack is hosting his Third Annual Party 4 Peace event, and this year he has Will and Jada Pinkett Smith on the front lines helping him raise money for organizations that "seek to eradicate violence."

The event will kick off with a Praise 4 Peace, featuring gospel guru Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir. If your feet aren't tired from "Lifting Him Up," prepare for the 10-block March 4 Peace, led by Will Smith. Moon bounces, face-painting, carnival games and rides will be available for children prior to the march at noon. Remember to wear white.

Then at 3:30 p.m., a panel discussion led by the Smith and other A-list celebs will tackle challenges faced by Philly youth, including health, education and crime. Also, stay tuned for Def Jam recording artist Young Leek, who is performing at 4:30 p.m.

If your adrenaline is still pumped up from the march, take time to relax in the bleachers while watching basketball greats battle it out on the courts for a good cause. Players include Tim Thomas, Cuttino Mobley, Flip Murray, Mark Jackson and many more.

A portion of the proceeds benefits Mothers in Charge, Yesha Ministries and other Philadelphia-area nonprofit anti-violence groups, so don't be afraid to empty those pockets.

"Everyone will come out for a party," says Mack. "I want to see everyone come out for peace."

 
 
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