Archive: October, 2010

ICE CUBE: Jersey Boys pony up for PIFA

POSTED: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 7:00 PM

Filed Under: Ice Cubes

Photos | Kimmel Center

Philly's own Jersey Boys cast members buy PIFA's first tickets

On the very morn that the Hollywood Reporter announced Jersey Boys â the theatrical musical life and mobbed-up times of the Four Seasons â will become a film (with Frankie Valli and keyboardist/songwriter Bob Gaudio as its executive producers), Philly's own Forrest Theater-ensconced Jersey Boys are doing their bit for local art. With just six months until the debut of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, the Kimmel Center put its tickets on sale this morning and got the cast of Jersey Boys to pony up for the first tix, which they then generously turned around and donated to the AIDS Fund.

Free croissants!

Then there's the PIFA Neighborhood-to-Neighborhood truck tour with Parisian-dressed representatives of each of the PIFA's event categories. That means if you see guys with pencil mustaches and chef caps, Follies girls or mimes at South Philly's Pat's and Geno's axis, North Philly's Taller Puertorriqueno or, later this afternoon, West Philly's Institute of Contemporary Art, don't hurt them. They're just trying to sell some tickets. And hand out free croissants. (Follow twitter.com/visitphilly to find out where the PIFA truck'll be all afternoon.)

Jersey Boys Tickets

Posted 2010-11-03 13:18:55

What a great show, I attended two times, once with my family and another time with a group of friends. I liked the show very much!

Tickets For Sale

Posted 2010-11-23 10:55:04

My wife and I both saw the Jersey Boys last week on Broadway..WOW, WOW, WOW!!
It was the greatest experience we ever had in a theater.

street fair

Posted 2010-12-22 17:00:56

The Kimmel Center â Philadelphia's largest performing arts venue â is planning an outdoor street fair on the city's biggest avenue on April 30, 2011 and we want you to join us. This street fair will be the culminating moment of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), a city wide celebration of Philly's entire cultural community.

The last weekend in April is a busy time for Philadelphia. Hotel occupancy regularly exceeds 95%. The Penn Relays are in full force bringing in college students from across the nation. And baseball season is in high gear. All of this presents a golden opportunity for your business or organization. 

By participating in the PIFA Street Fair you'll be able to reach new customers, sell product, tell your story, and make an impression.

The application deadline is January 15, 2011. Any company or individual may apply to be a part of this spectacular event.

Please send all questions to Streetfair@pifa.org. To find out more about PIFA please visit www.pifa.org and download the application at http://www.pifa.org/vendors.

Please note that the Street Fair does not yet appear on PIFA's website - we plan to announce the Street Fair to the public with a major television and media event in February.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Join the moment.

 = The PIFA Team

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REVIEW: the xx @ The Merriam 10/4

POSTED: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 6:46 PM

Filed Under: Music Concert Review

photos by Sean Kearney

Focus on the negative space. The xx returned to Philly for the second time this year, this time skipping the intimate First Unitarian Church for the much larger Merriam Theater. There's a lot of optimism swirling around 21-year-old Nika Rosa Danilova (Zola Jesus) and her performance only solidified her place as an artist to look out for. In a venue with acoustics as good as the Merriam, her operatic vocals had room to stretch from the stage to Broad Street. As a total performance, the xx lived up to their critical acclaim. The thing about the xx live is that they're unbelievably tight, and the negative space of a song is just as important as the notes themselves. The key word here is synchronicity: the lights, the venue, the opening acts (which also included Warpaint), and the performance itself all felt fluid and added to a show that was greater than the sum of its already impressive parts.

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ICE CUBES: Absinthe, Sir Charles and Bam

POSTED: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 6:00 PM

Filed Under: Ice Cubes

photo by Scott Weiner

Edward Zwick talking to J. Andrew Greenblatt, new head of Philly Film Festival, at the Ritz East

Years ago I wrote about how with drinking, jiving, loving Freddie Sutton, charisma was his art form. Sure, he worked at Motown as a kid, ran a management and record label (Brandon) with Lawrence Bracey that signed rappers (The Kartel) and punks (Pure Hell) and acted as an independent consultant to Grandmaster Flash and K.C. and The Sunshine Band. But the forever-fez-and-sunglasses-wearing Sutton was kinda bigger than all of his stars he associated with. He looked good and sounded slick doing it. And I've never witnessed one man smoothly having four different conversations with four different women in four different parts of one bar — to say nothing of some wild nights at Wheels of Soul — as I did Freddie. Sutton passed away last weekend from some brutal cancer. Honestly, the fun will seem less cheery and the sun less hot without him to say nothing of the nights out. Goodnight, Fred. Sure The Roots are set to play on Obama in NW Philly Oct. 10, but did you know that Philly's Absinthe Drinkers are working for animal rescue in Kentucky (help them get a grant from Pepsi Refresh here ). They will play my namesake gallery A x D on Oct. 8, the Fire on Oct. 13 and this weird new location in the Doubletree Hotel — Dorian's Parlor — with The Gypsy Nomads on Oct. 16. While we're at the hotel: I love a great old hotel lounge. So the new ones should be pretty swank: LibertÃ© — the old Chez Colette spot at the Sofitel — is looking to be an impressive Franco-phile boite. So is Square 1682, adjacent to Hotel Palomar. Ya know, 17th and Sansom was always meant to be little Paris. Here it is. Ooh la la. Nick Nastasi's BYOB Nina's Trattoria at the Rizzo-mural building that the Bonuomo family built (see this) is set to open this weekend. Pastafazzzooooooooooola. WHOWHATWHERE: Speaking of all things Rizzo and Italian, Franny Rizzo Jr. and PGN's Mark Segal hit Jersey Boys at the Forrest before the Boys and Lisa Gaudio (daughter of Four Seasons' songwriter Bob Gaudio) hit the Palm and Joe Pesce's — which has nothing to do with the Joe Pesci (that Joe Pesci) that happens to be in Jersey Boys (the character, not the real actor, c'mon). Another politico out and about: Ex-district attorney Lynn Abraham was found almost hitting the dance floor for the wedding of Evan Gusz and Jackie Palagruto. West Chester natives Bam Margera and Ryan Dunn stayed real close to home when they hosted a screening of their new Jackass 3-D at the AMC Painter's Crossing. Ex-Eagles QB Donovan McNabb strayed far from his new home when he, Rasheed Wallace and Charles Barkley ate at Capital Grille. (Sir Charles eventually hit Alfa for a night cap). And director Ed Zwick was at the Ritz Five helping J. Andrew Greenblatt get ready for next week's Philadelphia Film Festival by showing off Love and Other Drugs in the photo you see above. Ha chaa.

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COVETED: In it to win it

POSTED: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 5:03 PM

Collectors of pretty things, take note: Every week, we're rounding up a what's-what of what we [heart], culled from the scores of design blogs, artist sites and Etsy treasuries we stalk on the regular. Hey there ... remember us? Sorry we've been gone so long. To celebrate Coveted's triumphant return after a month-and-a-half-long hiatus, we'd like to point you in the direction of three awesome giveaways going on right now in the blog-iverse. Hopefully one of you will win something awesome, and our abandonment guilt will be abated.

HINTERLAND VINTAGE >> To celebrate local style blogger Deidre Wengen's one-year Etsy-versary, the host of Hinterland Vintage is giving away a $30 gift certificate to her Etsy shop. Pretty sweet, considering most of Deidre's goods are pretty affordable. You've got till Monday, October 11 to submit a comment to the contest post, describing what you'd spend your $30 on, should you win. (Our answer? This vintage cream cardigan. Or the sweet buttercream party dress we could never fit into in a million years. Or — crap — maybe the winking owl S&P shakers. Deidre, the real answer is that we just can't make up our minds.)

SYCAMORE STREET PRESS >> The Utah-by-way-of-Ohio design studio's limited-edition collection series, the Sycamore Club, features a different artist each go-round to create an original work of art that's then letter-pressed into 100 prints. Jen Watson is the featured artist this month, and she's giving away one of her Snow Baby prints to one lucky blog-reader. A bit about the piece: "I have drawn a rare happy time, an ideal place for a snow baby to live instead of immature all over people's windshields, clinging miserably to bare trees, eyelashes and extended private driveways." Visit Sycamore's blog and leave a comment for a chance to win; they'll pick a name on Tuesday, October 12.

PIONEER WOMAN >> Ree Drummond, queen of amazing giveaways (and queen of blogging in general), shells out free goodies all the time, and she's got so many followers that despite entering her contests every single time, we know we'll never win. Still. She's giving away a peacock-blue Le Creuset French oven, "just because it's Thursday" — and because she loves us, of course. (We also want the cameras, sets of Fiestaware and other awesome things she conducts contests for on the regular, but that's besides the point.) Just comment on the blog and tell Ree what man, throughout history, you'd have dinner with if you had the chance. One comment per person, and she'll announce the winner tonight at midnight. PREVIOUSLY >> COVETED: Things I like that you could do to be my boyfriend

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WINNERS: Built To Spill-inspired poets come up big!

POSTED: Thursday, October 7, 2010, 2:00 PM

Filed Under: Music | Win

Remember those Built To Spill tickets we were giving away? Well we're giving them away, to our favorite BtS-inspired haiku poets. Let's start with the runners-up:

Frothy pints of beer go untasted. Sadness for they were built to spill. by Chris O'Brien

I liked their cover of "Some Things Last a Long Time" lots better than Beck's by Caitlin

built of poppy hops to brew a sweet mash, not to spill, but overflow by glory

Built to Spill's Doug Martsch Idaho's biggest rock star Sorry Nikki Six by Brett

And the winners:

Oh frontman Doug Martsch Your beard is so darn fluffy I'd like to pat it by Melissa M

two axes to grind sparks of fuzzy northwest wool flashing in each chord by Bow

Congratulations Melissa M and Bow!

Built to Spill plays TONIGHT, Thu., Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m., $22-$23, with Love and Laughter and Revolt Revolt, Trocadero, 10th and Arch sts., thetroc.com.

Bow

Posted 2010-10-08 17:33:54

show was amazing. despite the band seeming listless to the point of collapse, the sounds they produced were thunderous (and doug eventually assumed an epileptic state during the solos). many thanks to citypaper for the tickets.

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ARTS FLASH: "Art After 5" Reveals Fall Schedule

POSTED: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 9:00 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass

CREDIT

Cindy Blackman on drums

Have you ever been to an Art After 5 event at the Philadelphia Art Museum? Every Friday between 5-8:45 p.m., hundreds of artsy folk show up to mix and mingle around the Great Stair Hall. There's always plenty of cocktails and appetizers (provided by the museums new caterer, Stephen Starr), and a different band or dance performance takes place each week. It's really quite fabulous. They just announced the schedule of artists who will be performing now until the end of the year. Some of the most notable acts include former Lenny Kravitz drummer, Cindy Blackman, Argentinian band leader Pedro Giraoudo and Saxophonist Greg Osby. Besides music there will also be a spattering of dance parties in the mix. Among them are a Haunted Halloween Masquerade and a sultry Tango Dance Party.Ay, ay! The party is free if you pay the museum's admission price, so you might as well take advantage of a guided tour through some of the galleries that remain open after hours. Hint: During the less attended Art After 5 events, it's a great way to see the art without having to shove your way through the crowds. You can find the complete performance schedule after the jump. October 1: Notte Salentina—Celebrate Salento October 8: Pedro Giraudo October 15: Cindy Blackman and Another Lifetime October 22: Jack Donahue October 29: Haunted Museum Masquerade November 5: Tango Dance Party November 12: Tessa Souter November 19: Greg Osby November 26: Malika Zarra December 3: Festival of Lights December 10: RelÃ¢che December 17: Denise King December 31: New Year's Eve Party

DrJay1966

Posted 2010-10-08 23:47:14

So...are Cindy Blackburn (in the picture) and Cindy Blackman (on the schedule) the same person?

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OPENING TONIGHT IN NYC: Michael M. Koehler's "Along Bayou Road"

POSTED: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 8:58 PM

Filed Under: Arts Photos

That name, Michael Koehler, should be familiar to City Paper readers. Over the years, Mike's shots have shown up in our pages more times than our search engine can properly guess. (See Ridin' Dirty, Up from Underground, and so on.) His finest hour so far might've been Fade to Black, a June 3, 2010 cover story photo essay on the oil spill in the the Gulf. Now some of those pics and a bunch more will go on display at Gallery Bar in NYC. If you find yourself nearby, definitely check it out. Along Bayou Road runs Oct. 6-26; Opening reception with the artist Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m.; Artist talk Oct. 13, 7 p.m.; Gallery Bar NYC, 120 Orchard St., gallerybarnyc.com, michaelmkoehler.com.

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BIG UPS: 2010 Pew Arts Fellows collectively rake in $720,000

POSTED: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 5:30 PM

Filed Under: Big Ups

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E.T., PHONE HOME: James Sugg won a Pew Fellowship!

We just got official word from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage that the organization's 2010 Pew Fellowships in the Arts recipients have been announced, and we're pleased as punch to see such names as Kara Crombie, James Sugg and Chuck Treece on the list. (Pew fellows each receive $60,000 — a "no strings attached" award based on merit, dedication and potential impact — over one to two years. Pretty sweet, if you ask us.) It feels like just yesterday (OK, it was Friday) that I was re-gushing over Crombie's out-there animation series, Aloof Hills, which follows an effed-up Civil War-era family and their soap opera-caliber drama. (Here's where I gushed about her the first time around.) And we all know Pig Iron's Sugg, who won an OBIE award last May for his performance in Chekhov Lizardbrain (news we broke here). As for Treece, we can't say enough about the guy. Hop to the jump to check out the full list of winners, plus descriptions of their work, courtesy of the Pew. Big ups! Max Apple Fiction writer Max Apple has been described as a "writer's writer," a dedicated author of short fiction who writes with precision and control, conveying great meaning with few words. Apple has been writing since the mid-'70s, when he penned his first book, The Oranging of America (1976), a collection of short stories that satirizes social norms and often places historical figures, such as motor-lodge entrepreneur Howard Johnson and novelist Normal Mailer, in farcical situations. His oeuvre includes Zip: A Novel of the Left and the Right (1978), The Jew of Home Depot and Other Stories (2007), and the screenplays for 1994's The Air Up There, starring Kevin Bacon, and 1995's Roommates, based on Apple's 1994 memoir about being a graduate student while living with his grandfather. Apple, who teaches part time at the University of Pennsylvania, says of his work, "When I write, my primary concern is for my characters. They count on me for everything and my obligation is to let them live in language as fully as I can." Melanie Bilenker Jewelry maker Melanie Bilenker translates the historic art of Victorian hair jewelry into work that reflects upon the contemporary era. Her delicate pendants and brooches are wearable art objects, depicting ordinary moments of everyday life—making lunch, bathing, washing dishes—with "drawings" made from resin, gold, silver, and the artist's own hair. "I am looking for ways to conjure a sense of home for the viewer," Bilenker states, referring to both her subject matter and the medium of human hair. "I see hair as proof of existence, a souvenir." Often cited as a leader in the movement to return to craftsmanship in jewelry making, Bilenker has received commissions from the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the National Museum of Scotland, among others. John Blake, Jr. Jazz violinist/composer/arranger John Blake, Jr. has taken his inspiration as a contemporary jazz violinist and composer from some of the genre's greats, having served as a band member for two legendary jazz masters: saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. and pianist McCoy Tyner. Born in Philadelphia, Blake is a faculty member at both The University of the Arts and the Manhattan School of Music. He was commissioned in 2005 by Chamber Music America to create a compilation, "A Celebration of Fiddle Music from Africa to America," that traced the violin's history in African and African-American music. His latest work, Motherless Child, features jazz arrangements of traditional Negro spirituals. Blake hopes to raise awareness of Philadelphia's storied history of jazz and thereby perpetuate the art form. "I'm constantly developing a younger audience," Blake says. "It is a must to keep jazz alive." Kara Crombie Video artist "I see my work as representation of the first generation to grow up entirely under the umbrella of a 'read-write' culture," Kara Crombie states. A video artist and photographer working with animation, Crombie refers to the current digital age, in which we interpret, reformulate, and share information as opposed to merely consuming it. She is interested in exploring the ways in which our environments inform our identities and vice versa. Her new animated series, Aloof Hills, addresses contemporary American "taboos" such as interracial relationships and drug and alcohol use, and does so in a historic setting; Crombie's characters are Civil War-era paper dolls, and her landscapes include paintings and YouTube video clips. These seemingly absurd juxtapositions draw parallels between so-called outdated racial and gender politics and contemporary attitudes, and leave the interpretation open to the viewer's personal experiences, as well as his or her anxieties and opinions. Crombie has had solo exhibitions at Vox Populi Gallery and Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, and has participated in group exhibitions at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia, and elsewhere. William Daley Clay artist Self-proclaimed "mud man" William Daley has been a leading figure in the field of ceramics for close to 60 years. At age 85, he is creating some of the strongest work of his career. Through his large-scale vessels, which he refers to as "Vesicas," Daley explores geometry, symbols and cultural icons, as well as the relationship of interior and exterior. Daley's exhibition history dates back to the 1950s and his works have been included in numerous collections at venues such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the National Museum of Art of the Smithsonian Institution. A former prisoner of war in World War II, Daley received his art education through the G.I. Bill and has spent decades teaching others, both inside the classroom and at lectures, workshops, and symposia around the world. Daley says his desire is to continue honing his craft and exploring further, "being a joyous maker of possibilities, a maker for joy's sake." Orrin Evans Jazz pianist/composer/arranger Orrin Evans never stops thinking about the traditions and evolution of jazz music, as well as renewing jazz's legacy in the African-American community. "My goal is to utilize my relationships to create memorable musical experiences and document our history," Evans says. A gifted improviser, noted composer, and seasoned bandleader, Evans has worked alongside jazz veterans such as saxophonist Bobby Watson and drummer Ralph Peterson. He is invested in continuing the apprenticeâmentor relationship in jazz music, hiring up-and-comers to work with him on his projects, including his recently formed Captain Black Big Band. In addition to collaborations with artists ranging from hip-hop stars Common and Mos Def to noted poet and 1993 Pew Fellow Sonia Sanchez, Evans is the founder of Imani Records and 88 Keys Productions. He has gained notoriety as a cultural advocate for Philadelphia, working as a 2010 Philly 360 Creative Ambassador for the Greater Philadelphia Marketing and Tourism Board. Germaine Ingram Tap performer/choreographer At age 33, Germaine Ingram took up dance under the tutelage and mentorship of a Philadelphia tap legend, the late LaVaughn Robinson (a 1992 Pew Fellow in the Arts). Since then, she has become a major figure in contemporary jazz tap, following in the tradition of her forebears while breaking new ground in the art form through oral history, filmmaking, and stage production, in addition to performance and choreography. Ingram's work addresses social justice and historical narratives, as well as various aspects of the African-American experience, through projects such as "Parallel Destinies." This work in progress ruminates on the recent discovery of George Washington's slave quarters near the site of the Liberty Bell, where nine enslaved African-Americans were held. "I aim to exploit tap's capacity to tell stories and illuminate cultural roots and connections," Ingram says. "I aspire to stimulate meaningful discussion about the work itself." An internationally known solo performer, Ingram has received fellowships and awards from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Independence Foundation, and the Leeway Foundation. Hanna Khoury Violinist/classical Arab musician A 29-year-old violinist, Hanna Khoury was trained in Western classical music. He is a member of the Lancaster Symphony and has played with the Harrisburg Symphony. His passion, however, lies in Arab classical music. "I want to dedicate more time to working with and learning from the few remaining masters in this field," Khoury says, noting the scarcity of musicians and venues dedicated to the genre, "to become an authority in classical Arab music." A Palestinian who grew up in northern Israel, Khoury is a budding master of his craft who plays with superb technique. He hopes to use his talent to bring Arab classical music to audiences in the United States and throughout the world. Khoury is currently the Music Director of the Arabesque Music Ensemble, a group of musicians based in various cities that has gone on several nationwide tours. In 2010, Khoury established the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, a Philadelphia nonprofit organization for youth education in Arabic language, arts, and culture. Tina Morton Documentary filmmaker Tina Morton left a career as an X-ray technician to pursue documentary filmmaking after she researched the tale of Corrine Sykes, the first African-American woman to be legally executed in Philadelphia. With an established interest in oral history and film, Morton discussed Sykes' tale with her senior patients and discovered discrepancies between their stories and the documented history of the execution. She eventually completed a film about Sykes in 1997, Severed Souls, and she since continued to develop her role as a "video oral historian," documenting narratives of community life and speaking to her African-American heritage. Morton's film Belly of the Basin, a documentary on Hurricane Katrina, focuses on marginalized groups affected by the disaster: people from the Ninth Ward, the Black Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans and the Native American Houma Tribe. Belly of the Basin won Best Documentary at the 2008 Black Hollywood Film Festival and has received praise for its authentic representation of the community's voice. "Many people feel comfortable sharing their stories with someone whose purpose is centered with mutual respect in allowing them to tell their story their own way," Morton says. Jenny Sabin Architect/designer "Looking to nature for design inspiration is not a new idea," says architect and designer Jenny Sabin. Sabin's work, however, is at the forefront of a new direction for 21st-century architectural practice—one that investigates the intersections of architecture and science, and applies insights and theories from biology and mathematics to the design of material structures. Sabin is the co-founder and co-director of Sabin+Jones LabStudio, a hybrid research and design unit at the University of Pennsylvania, where architects, mathematicians, scientists, and cell biologists collaborate to analyze living biological systems and develop new insights into ecological design in architecture. Her design work, already on a radically different scale from others in the field, is extremely relevant during a time of environmental crisis, when energy conservation and optimization are major global concerns. James Sugg Solo theater artist/sound designer/composer James Sugg describes himself as a bridge—a bridge between music and theater, composer and performer, and traditional and ensemble-generated theater. Well-known for his collaborative work with Philadelphia's celebrated interdisciplinary ensemble, Pig Iron Theatre Company—with whom he won an OBIE (Off-Broadway Theater) Award in 2009 for his role in Chekhov Lizardbrain—Sugg finds himself on the precipice of a new stage in his career, in which he hopes to create new work beyond the collaborative experience. "Finding inspiration in solitude is one of my greatest insecurities," Sugg admits. "Yet I believe it is my unavoidable next step as I strive to make great compositional work." One of the region's most lauded theater artists, Sugg has received four Barrymore Awards for his work as a sound designer and composer, and won the F. Otto Haas Emerging Theater Artist Award in 2005. Sugg has made 17 original works with Pig Iron and worked with several local companies and theaters; he now stands poised to make an enduring contribution to the field. "I want to wake up the audience," Sugg says, "make them wonder where they have ended up." Charles "Chuck" Treece Multi-instrumentalist/producer/songwriter Chuck Treece is known as a seasoned guitarist, bassist, drummer, vocalist, and, in many circles, a skateboarding legend. The first African-American youth in Philadelphia to become a sponsored skateboarder in 1982, Treece started his band McRad in the same year, and the group is still going strong 28 years later. Treece's music has evolved from its original punk-rock influence to a blend of contemporary genres, including punk, ska (a bass-heavy genre with roots in Caribbean music and rhythm and blues), dub (originally a subgenre of reggae music), and soul. His history of collaboration with other musicians and songwriters ranges from punk pioneers Bad Brains and contemporary R&B artist D'Angelo to Sting and Billy Joel. Treece is interested in culminating his past works with a career-spanning album, "Never Ending Dominant Force," and he wants to open a local school for youths to learn music. At the same time, he'll continue to write and play his own music: "I want to continue to write and play music, to stretch my abilities and create consistently, no matter what is going in the world around me."

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ART PHAG: Fly That Flag, Sistah!

POSTED: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 4:30 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass | LGBTQ Art Phag

lgf.org.uk

Today, Philadelphia; tomorrow, the moon!

In the mood to see gay history made today? At 1:45 p.m., during a ceremony to honor gay history month, Mayor Nutter will hoist a rainbow flag over City Hall — all the while being serenaded by the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus. This will mark the first occasion in Philadelphia's history that a pride flag has flown side by side with a municipal one. It's a pretty big deal. The event was spearheaded by Gloria Casarez, Director of LGBT Affairs for the City of Philadelphia. She will in attendance to welcome attendees and the line-up of officials scheduled to make remarks. Among the speakers will be Rev. Jeffrey Jordan from the Metropolitan Community Church, Rue Landau from the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and, of course, Mayor Nutter. Other musical guests include the Philadelphia Freedom Band and the Voices of Pride. Couldn't there have been at least one drag performance? Check out the official itinerary of events after the big ol' gay jump. Program â begins promptly at 1:45PM Welcome: Gloria Casarez; Office of LGBT Affairs Remarks and moment of silence: Rev. Jeffrey Jordan; Metropolitan Community Church Vocal presentation: Philadelphia Voices of Pride More Remarks: Rue Landau; Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations Brief announcements from: Elements Organization â 2^nd Annual Womyn of Color Conference Equality Forum â GLBT History Month Icons Project LGBT Elder Initiative â LGBT Elder Summit Philly Pride Presents â National Coming Out Day / Outfest Philadelphia Gay News â LGBT History Month series Remarks: Mayor Michael Nutter; City of Philadelphia Vocal presentation and flag raising: Mayor Nutter & the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus Closing musical presentation: Philadelphia Freedom Band

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DOC WATCH: William Kentridge Bio on PBS

POSTED: Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 9:00 PM

Filed Under: Movies

About six years ago, a buddy and I went museum hopping in NYC. While getting lost in the Met, I stumbled upon an exhibit by William Kentridge and was blown away. Kentridge, a South African-born artist, predominantly does charcoal sketches, animation, and films — much of which is inspired by apartheid. The animations are particularly impressive because in many of them he uses only one canvas per scene, erasing and redrawing every moving part in each frame. Here's a piece called Monument from 1990:

After not hearing much from Kentridge for awhile, I was pleased to see that PBS is premiering a bio-doc called William Kentridge: Anything is Possible on Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. It will feature interviews with the artist along with footage of him working on his static, animated and live works. Check out the trailer below: http://vimeo.com/14544412

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