Music
West Philadelphia: Music Lovers Gather For 2022 Porchfest
There will be a West Philly porchfest held on June 4, 2022 where West Philly homeowners host their porch for a free music festival across the neighborhood. [continue reading…]
Music
Arts and Entertainment
North Philadelphia: Arts Collective Celebrates Community With Public Art
Based in North Philadelphia, Amber Art and Design is a non-profit company run by a collective of five public artists from all over the region. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Riverfront: ‘Rehearsing Philadelphia’ opens at the Cherry Street Pier
The city’s public orchestra, created by Ari Benjamin Meyers, performed for three nights on the riverfront. [continue reading…]
Center City
Arts & Entertainment: How One Organization Has Created a Close-knit Community for Local Performers and Songwriters
The Philadelphia Songwriters Project is an organization that opens up artists, both songwriters and performers, to more opportunities to showcase their music and advance their musical careers. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
COVID-19: Musicians, Promoters in Philly DIY Scene Make New Plans
After a year of no live shows, some house show venues won’t be coming back. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Music: Aspiring Audio Engineer Attempts to Break Into Music Industry During COVID-19
The music industry is one of the hardest to break into with its competitive nature. Yet one student found his way into one of the most prestigious studios in Philadelphia with sheer willpower during the pandemic. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
COVID-19: Musicians, Production Pros Struggle Over Future of Live Concerts
As social distancing restrictions make large gatherings difficult, people who earn their money working live events worry about what the rest of 2020 and early 2021 hold for them. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Artists and Musicians Kept the Music Going at Delaware County Quarantine Open Mic
Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia because many of our student journalists are now temporarily located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
LGBT: Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Hires First Executive Director in its History
David Bielenberg (pictured below) became executive director of Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) this month — the first ever in the group’s 37-year history. In his teen years, Bielenberg sang in school musicals and church choirs, [continue reading…]
Gayborhood
Latinx: Dj Dame Luz Strives for Inclusion in LGBTQ+ Community
Wearing a pink graphic tee, plaid-printed grey cap, and camo pants, Noelia “Nolita” Tejada is undeniably the cool 90s kid next door. Nolita goes by the artistic name Dj “Dame Luz” – which translates to [continue reading…]