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West Philadelphia: Music Lovers Gather For 2022 Porchfest

June 20, 2022 Chingozirim Collins Onosike 0

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…]

North Philadelphia: Arts Collective Celebrates Community With Public Art

May 23, 2022 Eve Campbell 0

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…]

Riverfront: ‘Rehearsing Philadelphia’ opens at the Cherry Street Pier

April 27, 2022 Jack Danz 0

The city’s public orchestra, created by Ari Benjamin Meyers, performed for three nights on the riverfront. [continue reading…]

Arts & Entertainment: How One Organization Has Created a Close-knit Community for Local Performers and Songwriters

April 26, 2021 Olivia C Alongi 0

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…]

COVID-19: Musicians, Promoters in Philly DIY Scene Make New Plans

April 7, 2021 Lindsay K Bowen 1

After a year of no live shows, some house show venues won’t be coming back. [continue reading…]

Music: Aspiring Audio Engineer Attempts to Break Into Music Industry During COVID-19

March 19, 2021 Olivia C Alongi 0

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…]

COVID-19: Musicians, Production Pros Struggle Over Future of Live Concerts

September 2, 2020 Michael Vigilante 0

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: Artists and Musicians Kept the Music Going at Delaware County Quarantine Open Mic

July 20, 2020 Megan Milligan 0

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…]

LGBT: Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Hires First Executive Director in its History

August 23, 2019 Christopher Malo 1

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…]

Latinx: Dj Dame Luz Strives for Inclusion in LGBTQ+ Community

July 3, 2018 Jennifer Mota 0

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…]