It’s not often that a community is whiplashed by the good news bad news bears. We are elated and optimistic about Forman Arts Initiative’s new campus in North Philadelphia, announced on Thursday, May 30, 2024. We are upset and disheartened by the announcement Saturday, June 1, that University of the Arts is closing down for good on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Read MoreOur new contributor Cindy Stockton Moore reviews two activism-fueled exhibits in West Philadelphia, one on climate devastation, at the Annenberg School on the Penn campus, and one on gun violence, at the University City Science Center. She notes that both exhibits appeared outside a gallery setting.
Read MoreIn this episode of Midweek News, Ryan is in Chicago, at the beginning of a camping trip with his kids. He lists their itinerary and talks about camping on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land and encountering a mountain lion one time!
Read MoreMartina Merlo sees an exhibition at the Fabric Workshop and Museum that moves them, and while the installation takes the form of a game, it is purpose-driven with a message about caregiving and receiving.
Read MoreThe news today is short and sweet and loaded with information you will want: About the Free Library video game rentals! About the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival! About Blah Blah Gallery moving around the corner from the Italian Market!
Read MoreThis week on the Midweek News Podcast Roberta and Ryan discuss holiday weekend events, Free Library video games, Blah Blah Gallery moves, Latino Arts and Film Festival, signatures and more.
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