Martha Lucy, deputy director for education and public programs at the Barnes Foundation, said Albert C. Barnes, the founder of the museum, probably saw photography as a tool for documentation rather than a form of art. For this reason, there is no photography in the art collection at the Barnes Foundation. However, Lucy said photographs of... Continue Reading →
Museum Without Walls is Making Art Accessible to Smart Phone Users
https://youtu.be/cIa5ATNkylg Museum Without Walls is a project designed to allow everyone to learn more about the arts in Philadelphia. Their interactive app tells the unique stories and history of 80+ statues around the art museum and in parks such as Rittenhouse Square.
Musician Darryl Clark Sheds Some Insight on Being a Street Performer
In a time where getting by as a musician may be harder than ever, local Philadelphia man Darryl Clark explains how and why he got his start on being a street-performing musician. With just a guitar and a small amp, the love of music triumphs over all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVzoesAz5rg&feature=youtu.be
Ciao Philadelphia: a monthlong celebration of Italian culture in the city
Ciao Philadelphia is a collection of over seventy events taking place in the city during the month of October, which is Italian Heritage month. Consul General Andrea Canepari talks about the goals and details of this large organization.
Saxbys Coffee Hosts Event For Entrepreneurs Through Ciao Philadelphia
CEO and Founder of Saxbys Coffee, Nick Bayer, sat with me to discuss the interactive Ciao Philadelphia event, Espresso and Entrepreneurship. This event is for young professionals and entrepreneurs who display eagerness in becoming Philadelphia's future business leaders at the Saxbys Headquarters. There were open discussions about the importance of community outreach, coffee consumption in... Continue Reading →
Le Cat Café Helps Find Homes For Cats Like Windsor
Le Cat Café in the Brewerytown neighborhood of Philadelphia was opened this past April by the owners of Green Street Rescue. The platform behind the café is to provide a different type of setting for people to interact with rescued cats and to help find homes for these stray cats in the city. One cat named... Continue Reading →
Curator of PhilaMOCA Shares History and Mindset of Art and Music Venue
The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Arts, or PhilaMOCA as it's commonly known, has been a mainstay of arts and culture in Philadelphia for years and has gained both national and international notoriety. The curator, Eric Bresler, describes the history of the space and how it transformed from a family mausoleum business, to a recording studio, to... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia Businesses Prepare for New Soda Tax Before it Goes Into Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW7A5IcW7a8 Business across Philadelphia are preparing for the new city soda tax and trying to learn more about it before the tax goes into effect on January 1st. And now, the American Beverage Association and some local businesses are suing to block the tax. The tax passed over the summer and it aims to raise money for programs like pre-K... Continue Reading →
West Philadelphia’s N2N Festival Is Back For First Time In 6 Years
With funding from the community, Senator Anthony Williams brings back the N2N Festival in West Philadelphia. Local businesses come together as vendors to open up for the rapper Common's headlining performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HNApiBktRs
Competition Among Philly Street Performers For Extra Cash
https://youtu.be/KV2sYJnlpJ0 Matt Anthony is from Fishtown in Philadelphia, PA. He works as a political organizer, helping out candidates like councilman Bobby Henon and Presidential nominee Hilary Clinton with their campaigns. Since campaigns are only so often, Matt plays the ukulele and sings around the city of brotherly love for some extra cash. He also attends open... Continue Reading →