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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival Second Thursdays Series
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival
Second Thursdays Series
Artists from the Live Arts Festival artist residency program or a guest artist from the region talk about their work process and share their musings, imaginings and ideas that are the inspiration for what will eventually evolve into a new work.
They’ll be casual, intimate gatherings, so anything goes. The artists may perform segments of new work, tell stories about their un-traditional research, or just discuss what they’re currently imagining for their upcoming piece. Your feedback and questions throughout are warmly welcomed and encouraged!
Why you should come:
- Free admission
- Free beer
- You’ll hang with the artists, meet new people, see cool stuff, and be part of amazing conversations (or just listen in if you’d rather!).
When you should come:
- The second Thursday of each month, October – June 7pm
Upcoming featured artists:
- January 14, 2010
- Whit MacLaughlin / New Paradise Laboratories (FATEBOOK, 2009)Dare to take a peek inside the brain of Whit MacLaughlin, the Artistic Director of New Paradise Laboratories and mastermind behind 2009’s FATEBOOK. Whit will give insight into his latest projects: FREEDOM CLUB (in collaboration with The Riot Group); MORT (the third part ofNPL’s American Party trilogy preceded by BATCH and PROM); and his newest idea, F@#CK COMPUTERS. For more advance details on the new works, visit http://www.princeton.edu/arts/news/archive/freedom-club/.Miro Dance Theatre
- Amanda Miller and Tobin Rothlein of Miro Dance Theatre will be showing a slideshow of their recent trip to India where they performed their newest work, How am I Not Myself?In the work, two classically trained dancers, one in Ballet and the other Bharatnatyam, examine the questions that come with dance, identity, and moving beyond the classical form. At the age of four Amanda Miller and Viji Rao began their classical training on opposite sides of the world. Now, thirty years later, following professional classical careers, they are both engaged in their own unique forms of contemporary dance. In How am I Not Myself? they join with video artist Tobin Rothlein to look at their transition from classical to contemporary with an exciting dialogue of movement and multimedia and a celebration of the contemporary and the unclassifiable.
- Makoto Hirano & Ben Camp
- Ben Camp and Makoto Hirano will be showing a few scenes that may or may not make it into their upcoming work, PunchKapow. PunchKapow is an original devised piece in development by Ben, Alex Torra, Makoto, Charlotte Ford, Mikaal Sulaimon, and Brett Cassidy. The piece is inspired by representations of violence and how much fun they can be – comic books, action movies, video games, and anime. People love violence, and we want to dive into the joy of fighting as much as the darkness. This piece is the first for an organization called Team Sunshine Performance Corporation, and will priemere in November.JANUARY PRE-SERIES BONUS EVENT:For this month’s Second Thursdays Series, you’ll enter the Festival studio through AREA 919’s gallery space. Between 6pm and 7pm, visit AREA 919 for a glass of wine and their Antique Collection of 18th and 19th Century works in stone, marble, iron, and wood from Europe, India, China, and America. For more information: www.area919.com.
- Where it all happens: The Festival Studio , 919 N 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19123, Free onsite parking + abundant neighborhood street parking
Upcoming Events at The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
BUNGEE ACROBATICS, HOLIDAY HARNESSES & MORE…
- INTRO to AERIALS WORKSHOP. Adults (and teens starting at 16 years) can try out the rope, fabric and static trapeze with other brand new beginners. $20 gets you off your feet. Friday, Dec. 4, 7-8:15 pm, $20. Reservation required.
- AERIAL DANCE HARNESSES. Led by Karen Fuhrman, an aerial dance theater pro whose GROUNDED company is known for apparatus based-movement. Get in the air and enjoy feeling the weightlessness as you learn how to run on walls, do back flips, front flips and more. Adults. Limited by your imagination but not your level of experience. Sat. Dec 5, 1:30-3:30 pm, $35, and Sun, Dec 6, 5:30-7:30 pm $35. Reservation required.
- BUNGEE ACROBATICS – Intro. Bounce with power to ridiculous heights. Learn how to do a back flip safely. Choreograph and expand your movement vocabulary on a new device. Dynamic and fun. Max 4 students per section, on two bungee rigs. Sat. Dec 5, 4-5:30 pm, 5:30-7 pm or 7:30-9 pm. $30. Reservation required.
- KIDS DAY at the CIRCUS (ages 3-15). Kids can try professional circus equipment. They’ll be separated in groups by age while they learn to climb ropes, walk on a tightwire, stand no a rolling globe and juggle. Wed. Dec. 30, 4-5:30 pm. $10. Reservation required.
The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, 5900 Greene Street – one mile east of Lincoln Drive. Enter off the corner on Rittenhouse St. Parking is free. 215 849-1991.www.phillycircus.com
Philly Live Arts + Fringe PREVIEWS
On Stage Philadelphia
Philly Live Arts + Fringe Preview Nights at Plays and Players Theatre
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM
On Stage Philadelphia features ten minute sneak-peak performances of upcoming productions in the Philadelphia area representing a wide range of artistic disciplines. Following the performances, audiences will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with artists, and enjoy special offers to the upcoming productions at the post-show marketplace. Audiences are provided with an opportunity to see which performances are compatible to their interests, and frequently go on to attend the full versions of what they see at preview night.
Plays & Players Theatre
1714 Delancey Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 735-0630
Website: www.playsandplayers.org
Map & Directions
WHAT TO DO NEARBY?
As luck would have it, Plays and Players Theatre is centrally located in the Rittenhouse Sq area with lots and lots to do nearby. OnStage Philadelphia doesn’t start til 8pm, so you can hit up any of the local bars for happy hour or dinner. PhilaCulturati favorites include Tank Bar (upstairs at Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and the Black Sheep for a laid-back atmosphere with seriously good food. Rittenhouse also has some stellar window shopping opportunities. Check out all the cute boutiques and galleries, and specialty stores. Hello World, DiBruno Bros Gourmet Market, and Barney’s New York should top your list.
La Sylphide and Barber Violin Concerto -PA Ballet
Receive 30% off tickets to La Sylphide and Barber Violin Concerto.
June 5-6 at 8 p.m.
June 6 at 12 p.m.
June 7 & 13 at 2 p.m.
June 11-12 at 8 p.m.
La Sylphide
Returning to Philadelphia for the first time in 21 years, the oldest ballet in existence is set in the Scottish Highlands. August Bournonville’s ethereal tale of love still enthralls audiences today with the captiviating romance and demanding choreography that made this work ahead of its time.
Barber Violin Concerto
Company Premiere
Peter Martins explores the contrast between classical ballet and modern dance in this innovative work to Samuel Barber’s deeply expressive, romantic score.
Please use discount code LS30 when ordering. For tickets click here.
Fringe Preview + Artist Talk Back
Featured Event for April 4th:
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival Preview, FREE, at the Arts Bank (Broad & South St), 7pm
Other things to do nearby: Explore South Street west of Broad St. When’s the last time you appropriately enjoyed a PBR in a dive bar like Bob & Barbara’s? Listen to live music at the Tritone? Dined on Jamaican Jerk chicken? Or tried a vegan Philly cheesesteak at Govinda’s Cafe? Its time to check out South St west of Broad.
| The Big Reveal: A Philadelphia Live Arts Festival Meet the Artist Preview + Reception with Headlong Dance Theater
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Like most people, you’ve probably left a contemporary dance performance scratching your head… at least once that you’ll admit to. But you enjoy dance (or your partner does) and you’ll soon find yourself there again, perhaps still scratching your head. If this describes your situation, then take heed: go to previews or artist talk backs, like the one at the Arts Bank featuring Tere O’Connor and the Headlong Dance Theater on April 4th (besides it makes for a great cheap date). If this doesn’t describe you because you understand contemporary dance, it speaks to you in ways you never thought imaginable and you’re absolutely enthralled and inspired by it, then take heed: go to previews or artist talk backs, like the one at the Arts Bank featuring Tere O’Connor and the Headlong Dance Theater on April 4th (besides it makes for a great cheap date). On April 4th, the choreographers of Headlong Dance Theater will be discussing their newest work. In an evening of dance exploration that will perk your intellect and imagination, Headlong’s three co-directors will unveil to one another their previously top-secret creations inspired by the choreographic philosophy of Tere O’Connor who emphasizes deep structure and process in the creation of dances. Using the same six dancers, the three Headlong choreographers work separately for the first time in their 15 year collaboration. Discoveries made from these three early dance creations will lead to a fourth work which will premiere at the 2009 Philadelphia Live Arts Festival. Share in the excitement, dialogue, food, and wine!
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Where am I goin’? South Street became well-known for its nightlife between Front Street and 7th St [or so] moving west. Arguably, this ‘cool’ place to hang out has seen better days: independently owned businesses have closed or moved elsewhere, larger chains have moved in (and some are also closing) and the hip vibe that section once felt has faded. This is not to say there isn’t much to do still in that neighborhood: there certainly is, but, like our brave pioneering forefathers, much of it has moved west… The Arts Bank is located on South St at Broad and makes a great starting point to explore South St west of Broad. Crossing Broad Street may seem a daunting task, but the journey is well worth it. With restaurants like the Jamaican Jerk Hunt (featured in the wedding scene in In Her Shoes), Pico De Gallo, and Govinda’s Vegetarian Cafe, your tastebuds and wallet (all very moderately priced) will thank you. And bars like Bob & Barbara’s and the Tritone with their live music, no or low cover charges, and cheap drinks make it affordable to go to town. All within two blocks.
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Story Slam @World Cafe Live ~UCity
Tuesday, March 3rd: First Person Arts Story Slam at World Cafe Live and 10% off dinner at White Dog Cafe or at The Bubble House (University City).
First Person Arts Story Slams are 5-min improv sessions by ten volunteer storytellers who will recount a personal anecdote on a specific theme. This month First Person Arts presents a special “Hidden Talents” edition of their wildly popular StorySlams held at the World Cafe Live.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was best known for the graffiti work he did under the SAMO moniker until he was propelled into international recognition by gallery owner Annina Nosei. Nathaniel Ayers was a musical virtuoso hidden in plain sight on the streets of Skid Row until a fateful meeting with reporter Steve Lopez changed his life forever. Do you have a secret ability? Have you ever been surprised by someone else’s? Hosted by DJ Robert Drake and with featuring guest storytellers Ryan T. Barlow and Eun Strawser (in video to the right).
DINNER: Not far from World Cafe Live is the lovely, socially active White Dog Café. With both a magnificent bar & grill menu and full dinner menu, White Dog Café has something for everyone’s tastes and pocketbook. The bar menu has mouth-watering burgers, gourmet wraps and a free-range chicken cobb salad with avocadoes and apple smoked bacon that puts ‘salad’ on the dinner table as an entrée. Not to go unmentioned, the bar also has nachos, calamari and organic chicken wings that pair flawlessly with the reputable beer list, if you’re dropping in for a small bite.
Looking for something a little more substantial? Walk through the bar to be seated in the White Dog Café’s elegant dining room. Pepper Crusted Hawaiian Ahi Tuna, Maine Diver Scallops, Fennel Crusted Wild Striped Bass, Berkshire Pork Tenderloin, and Sesame Crusted Tofu top the menu of delectable favorites, but really I could list the whole menu for you because there’s no going wrong here. Supporting local, organic, sustainable farmers and paying employees a living wage, the White Dog Café is in a class of its own. And with entrées ranging from $17-$28 in the dining room (about $12 at the bar) its an affordable way to have gourmet food while being socially and environmentally concerned.
Another option: The Bubble House is a great place to stop for some Asian-inspired light fare, affordable entrees, or just a cup of exotic tea! Located at 3406 Sansom, its a short walk from the World Cafe Live and very close to other bars and hangouts.
The Bubble House also has a great bar with specialty drinks such as the Saketini (Nigori Sake, vodka and plum wine), a Snow Tiger (Bacardi Coco, Godiva, soy cream with a chocolate and coconut rim), and if that’s not decadent enough for you, try the Caramel Apple (Chilled Makers Mark, Apple Pucker and a hint of Buttershots). Bubble House is offering 10% off discount on checks at a total of $10 and abover. Just bring in or mention this post.
Philadelphia Art Alliance Last Friday Recital
Friday, February 27th, 5:30pm ~ The Philadelphia Art Alliance’s Last Friday Recital Series, 5:30pm, FREE. Rittenhouse Square.
The majestic front steps leading up to the early 20th-century mansion allude to the artistic and conceptual grandeur of the Philadelphia Art Alliance. But don’t let the austere facade deter you: the journey inside its doors leads you to innovative art exhibitions and fascinating programs. One of which occurs this Friday and is free-of-charge.
200 years ago the stars were aligned for the birth of intelligent men, because not only were Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln born then (on the same day!) but so was Felix Mendelssohn. This Friday, the Philadelphia-based quartet Liebesfreud will be presenting a special program celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn, highlighting some of his finest pieces of chamber music, including the ‘Octet for Strings’ with guest performances. (Free registration). A great way to expand your musical repetoire, this recital will make a great start to a cultured night out.
Come for the music, stay for the jewelry. The current exhition at the PAA is “Challenging the Châtelaine” which displays a large collection of unique jewelry meant to be worn around a female’s waist. Intrigued? Click here for more information.
And just a few doors down is Devon Seafood Grill, so be sure to take advantage of the special offer…
