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HomeAuthorsDaniel Lopez

Articles by Daniel Lopez

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill: The Fuze Connects Community Members Through the Power of Words

April 24, 2017 Daniel Lopez

On a recent Friday night, big, lantern-shaped yellow lights hung from the ceiling of Studio 34 and cast a warm shadow on intricate paper birds that dangled a few inches below. A variety of comfy couches, love

Arts and Entertainment

Passyunk Square: KYL/D Director Uses Dance as a Means of Self-Discovery

March 8, 2017 Daniel Lopez

“One, two, three, two, two, three and go!” Kun-Yang Lin said as he stood in front of his ensemble of professional dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center (CHI MAC) and gave notes during rehearsal of a restaged

Arts and Entertainment

Spring Garden: Young Choreographer Explores Human Interaction Through Dance and Photography

February 21, 2017 Daniel Lopez

Through a blend of two distinctive artistic disciplines, 23-year-old Camille Gamble seeks to illustrate the significance of everyday human interaction that many folks often take for granted. The recent Temple University graduate calls her concept,

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Five Local Theater Companies You Should Have on Your Radar

February 13, 2017 Daniel Lopez

With theatrical roots originating in the early 1800s, Philadelphia has flourished into a dynamic hub of live theater production. There are a multitude of theaters around the city offering fantastic performances well beyond the famed Walnut Street Theatre. From the

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