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Something Intangible @ Arden Theatre
Something Intangible at the Arden Theatre, 40 N 2nd St., $5 off the ticket price (excluding Saturdays). 215.922.1122. Runs through June 7th, 2009.
10% off dinner at Bistro 7. 7 N 3rd St. Mention PhilaCulturati and Arden Theatre tickets. http://www.bistro7restaurant.com/index.html
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Something Intangible Its Hollywood in the early 1940′s and two brothers, who are polar opposite, run a movie studio together. Loosely based on Walt and Roy Disney, the brothers’ studio becomes famous for its cartoon dog, Petey Pup (wonder where the inspiration came from). One brother is artsy and creative-minded and loves to dream big; the other is good at management, finances and keeping the duo’s heads above water. The brothers are played by Scott Greer and Ian Merrill Peakes, who were last seen together at the Arden in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead. Something Intangible, written by celebrated Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham runs through June 7, 2009. Mention PhilaCulturati when you call the box office and receive $5 off the ticket price (excluding Saturdays). 215.922.1122 |
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Where am I? Welcome to Old City or Historic Philadelphia. And yes, from the name you can deduce that this is where it all began. Independence Hall is just blocks away at 6th and Chestnut Streets, as is the Liberty Bell. This neighborhood is fascinating it contains the most “historic square mile in the US,” alongside some of the city’s best nightclubs, restaurants and cultural destinations. Easy to access with the El on Market St (stops at 5th and 2nd Streets), Septa busses, and the Phlash Bus. There is metered street parking along Front St and lots throughout the neighborhood. |
Bistro 7 Chef/Owner Michael O’Halloran (formerly of Fork and the White Dog Café) relies on local, organic farmers to create the eclectic American menu at Bistro 7. Its chic, minimalist atmosphere and quality entrees, have made it an award-winning BYOB. You’ll want to try the 5 course, $35 Chef’s Tasting Menu, available Tuesday through Thursday, or order from Dinner Menu. |
Tango with the Pennsylvania Ballet
The Pennsylvania Ballet is offering a limited number of Orchestra seats to each performance (May 6 – 10 at the Merriam Theater) at the steal of a deal price of just $25 (regularly priced at $95.50). These tickets are online, by phone, or at the Merriam Theater box office by using the code TANGO25.
The PA Ballet also has a special package deal for Mother’s Day, which includes brunch and the ballet. Package prices begin at $82.30 and include a 3-course brunch (tax
and gratuity incl.) at the Palm at 12 p.m. on Mother’s Day, followed by a 2 p.m. performance of Tango with Style at the Merriam Theater. Reservations must be made by Friday, May 8 by contacting Arajua Backman 215.587.6921 or abackman@paballet.org.
Tango with Style offers three contemporary works, each with a compelling stylistic foundation that highlights the extraordinary artistic depth and innovative repertoire of this nationally-recognized ballet company.
Koresh Dance @ Suzanne Roberts Theatre on Broad St
Koresh Dance Co @ Suzanne Roberts Theatre at Broad and Lombard, April 30th to May 3rd. $5 off tickets of $20-$30. To receive this offer is to use the discount code KCD at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre box office www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org / 215-985-0420.
Koresh Dance Company is Philadelphia’s third largest dance company and will be performing at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre from April 30th to May 3rd. Programming for Koresh Dance Company’s 2009 Spring Season includes a new work by Roni Koresh, and Paul Selwyn Norton, a rising figure on the Dutch dance scene.
Two works:
ev•o•lu•tion by Roni Koresh: Language and art have remained essential to human nature throughout the ages. The need for human expression is as universal as the need for replenishing ourselves through procreation. Expression is fundamental to the reasons for our existence and to understand that expression in its purest form is to understand ourselves. Roni explores this subject and more through his intricate choreography set to music by Franz Peter Shubert, Pete Nemlok, Fariborz Lachini, Greg Smith, John Vosbikian – and more.
Pieces of 9 by Paul Selwyn Norton: “Pieces of 9″ is representational on my recent focus on “music for dance”. I believe that it is important that composers have just as equal a standing on stage as the choreographer. Their music should not only serve the choreographer’s vision’ but should be also resonate with the same respect and vitality as the dance. These pieces are my thanks to the great work of John Cage, Jose Luis Greco and Elmer Schönberger.
AREA 919 ~Skin Stories
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When Michael Garden first viewed Amie Potsic’s photographic close-ups of iconic Christian sculptures and human bodies, he was moved by the provocative and insightful images. On view at AREA 919, Skin Stories displays large scale photographs Amie took while touring churches in Italy, New York and San Fransisco as well as images of individuals with marked skin. Combining two series of Amie’s work, Skin Stories focuses on the seductive, beautiful, and conflicting qualities of skin, scars and wounds. |
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Area 919 Area 919 was founded in the fall of 2008 by Michael Garden as a two-part gallery: one side displaying visual art, the other gallery showcasing antiques. Both spaces are in a refurbished, old brewery with over 5,000 sq ft of exhibition space. This turn-of-the-century building is home to multiple arts tenants and is on its way to being a hub for art and design in Northern Liberies. FREE parking is available onsite. |
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What Next? Around the corner from Area 919 is a fabulous new wine bar and restaurant named WineO. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere, classy wines and sophisticated, yet affordable foods. And even more affordable for PhilaCulturati readers when you take advantage of the all-evening happy hours specials featuring $3 glasses of the house wine. Just be sure to mention this post. |
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Where am I going? And how do I get there? Northern Liberties gets its name because it was originally communal fields for animals to graze in north of the city. Philadelphia residents had the ‘liberty’ to let their livestock roam the neighborhood. Now you’re more apt to see artists, barhoppers, and young cosmopolitans roaming around these blocks than a sheep or cow, however, the horses that work the carriage rides in Old City call a stable in Northern Liberties home. The Market/Frankford line has two stops in Northern Liberties: Girard and Spring Garden Streets. Area 919 is between the stops. Parking is available on the street or in the free lot by Area 919. There is also a bus that runs up N 5th St. A cab to/from Center City will cost you about $7. Click on the map to the right for a larger view. Bubble A is Area 919 and WineO is B. |
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Gershman Y – RomaAmor
Through Feb 1, 401 S Broad St at Pine, 215 446-3021, M-F/9-5 or while building is open, gershmany.org,
Two galleries, two exhibitions and two sets of artists combine to create one poignant experience at The Gershman Y Galleries, on Broad and Pine streets.
The exhibitions — “Beautiful Dreamers: Leo Lionni and Emanuele Luzzati,” in the Borowsky Gallery, and “RomaAmor,” in the Open Lens Gallery. These family-friendly exhibitions feature award-winning artists who inspire creativity in viewers of all ages and backgrounds.
The title “RomaAmor” is a palindrome, or a word that can be read forwards and backwards, and it mirrors the interplay of opposites presented throughout the photographic collages and digital assemblages of Joel Katz. After winning the Rome prize from American Academy in Rome in 2002, Mr. Katz has returned to Italy on an annual basis. The draw? Mr. Katz is inspired by the alluring dichotomies witnessed in Rome: the sacred and profane, the ancient and modern and the real and fake.
“Rome is chaos; visual chaos, architectural chaos … even the traffic is chaos,” Mr. Katz said. “Contradictions live very comfortably in Rome.”
Contradictions depicted in “RomaAmor” are exhibited as visual elements, and literary ones as well. Collaborating with Mr. Katz is Randall Couch, a distinguished poet and respected voice on contemporary poetry.
“This exhibition is unique because you have to read the work, not just look at it,” says Maurizio Longo, a cultural officer at the Italian consulate in Philadelphia.
Mr. Couch’s poetry translates the artistic themes of Mr. Katz’ work both in the poetic forms and visual layout of each stanza. By pairing different forms of poetry — word palindromes, parody in iambic dimeter, belle espionne — Mr. Couch points out a lighter, more humorous side of the contrasting facets Rome found in Mr. Katz’s photography.
Also on view is “Beautiful Dreamers,” a fascinating collection of artwork by lifelong friends and artistic rivals Leo Lionni (1910-1999) and Emanuele Luzzati (1921-2007).
“This is probably the first time Leo Lionni and Emanuele Luzzati have been shown together in the States, even though they were lifelong friends and art colleagues,” says Miriam Seidel, curator of the Gershman Y Galleries.
Mr. Lionni, a Caldecott Honor-winning children’s author and illustrator, and Mr. Luzzati, best known for his theatrical set designs and Academy Award-nominated animated films, are both Jewish artists who fled Europe to survive the Holocaust. “Beautiful Dreamers” showcases Mr. Lionni’s original illustrations along with prints and posters of Mr. Luzzati’s work. For the exhibit, both artists take inspiration from the colors and imaginative themes of children’s literature. The playful, monochromatic forms that result contain a beauty and pleasure that sharply contrast the hardship’s of the artists’ own lives.
What to do next? The Gershman Y building is right in the center of everything, so finding something else to do should not be difficult. For starters, you’re in the University of the Arts’ campus so walk fifty steps north to the Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery (333 S Broad) open Wednesday’s til 8pm. The Kimmel Center is also close by at Broad and Spruce.