{"product_id":"a-century-of-music-under-the-stars-a-history-of-the-mann-center-for-the-performing-arts-and-robin-hood-dell-hardcover","title":"A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Robin Hood Dell - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThe Mann Center for the Performing Arts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone has a memorable story about attending a performance at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts or the Robin Hood Dell--\"the Mann\" and \"the Dell\" to their many patrons. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 images, meticulously researched, and engagingly written by historian Jack McCarthy, \u003ci\u003eA Century of Music Under the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the fascinating inside story of Philadelphia's premier outdoor concert venues on the eve of the Mann's 50th Anniversary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Dell, which opened in 1930, and the Mann, which opened in 1976, were initially built as summer homes for The Philadelphia Orchestra. As McCarthy deftly recounts, the Mann Center evolved to host the world's top artists across many musical genres. Contemporary audiences have gathered on the Great Lawn for concerts by performers including James Taylor, The Roots, Phish, Diana Ross, John Legend, and others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The venues, however, are more than just the music; they are about the beautiful natural setting, communal atmosphere, and spectacular view of the Philadelphia skyline. \u003ci\u003eA Century of Music Under the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is a revealing and celebratory look back at beloved Philadelphia cultural icons. This informative and illuminating history will provide happy memories for generations of music lovers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e is a longtime Philadelphia archivist and historian who has held leadership positions at several area historical institutions and directed a number of major archives and public history projects. He has written extensively on the history of Philadelphia music, industry in Philadelphia, and Northeast Philadelphia. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eIn The Cradle Of Industry And Liberty: A History of Manufacturing in Philadelphia\u003c\/i\u003e numerous articles for the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia\u003c\/i\u003e and was a major contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Music Book: Sounds of a City\u003c\/i\u003e. He has served as consulting archivist and historian for The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, and Philadelphia Jazz Legacy Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 10.15 x 7.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978335813933,"sku":"9781439924334","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/tnNIS5veZJ9781439924334.webp?v=1775801749","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-century-of-music-under-the-stars-a-history-of-the-mann-center-for-the-performing-arts-and-robin-hood-dell-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}