October Events at the Painted Bride

Re-PLACE-ing Philadelphia is a project of Painted Bride Art Center that uses the arts and public dialogue to bring seemingly invisible cultural memories to light and enrich our city's history. In October, the Bride is presenting a series of workshops, performances, and discussions. Click here to find out more.
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Friday, 10.2.15 Join us for a First Friday closing reception of our exhibit of photos and stories all about trees, all submitted by community members. 5 - 7pm at Painted Bride Art Center. Free - no reservations required. {MORE INFO} Moving our Stories with Julie B. Johnson Interact with fellow participants using movement, writing, drawing, observation, and discussion to encounter ways in which we can explore our own stories, share with them each other, and create new stories together. 10am to 1pm at the CEC – 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. RSVP to boxoffice@paintedbride.org. {MORE INFO} Monday, 10.5.15 Do you have a tree story? A climate change story? A history story you’ve never shared? Join theater artist Marty Pottenger in a story exchange with Philly city and community leaders, scientists, environmentalist, and artists sharing stories on the meaning of nature in our lives. Participation welcome. 6 - 8pm at Painted Bride Art Center. RSVP to boxoffice@paintedbride.org. Wednesday, 10.7.15 Bring your questions and join us for this meeting of the minds, as Marty Pottenger, Reggie Wilson, and Faustin Linyekula discuss the relationship between artists and civic imagination. Facilitated by Deborah Jack. 7 - 9pm at Painted Bride Art Center. RSVP to boxoffice@paintedbride.org. Thursday, 10.8.15 Observe the artistic process as choreographer Reggie Wilson holds an open rehearsal for his culminating piece of the project. Come and get a glimpse of what it takes to turn an idea into a performance. 6 - 7pm at University of the Arts, 1401 Walnut Street, 2nd floor. RSVP to boxoffice@paintedbride.org. Saturday, 10.10.15 When they met, Faustin and King had an immediately palpable synergy, fostered by shared music, experiences and community. Join two masters of their craft, learning and creating through playful improvisation. 7pm - 8:30pm at Painted Bride Art Center. $10 General Admission. {BUY TICKETS} Tuesday, 10.13.15 Philadelphia saxophonist Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound performs with dancer/choreographer Raphael Xavier and the legendary Odean Pope. 8pm at Painted Bride Art Center. $15 General Admission. 10.50 for Painted Bride Members. {BUY TICKETS} Wednesday, 10.14.15 University of the Arts School of Dance and writer Lauren Bakst welcome Faustin for another edition of Knowing Dance More. This series seeks to bring into focus current issues within the production, performance, and practice of dance works and will hopefully foster ongoing conversations about knowing dance (more). 11:30am - 1:00pm at University of the Arts, Caplan Recital Hall, 211 S. Broad St., 17th Floor. RSVP to boxoffice@paintedbride.org. Saturday, 10.17.15 Here’s your chance to move with the man himself! After you’ve enjoyed the talks and lectures, leave your shoes at the door and dance with the internationally acclaimed Linyekula. 1pm - 3pm at University of the Arts, 1401 Walnut Street, 2nd floor. RSVP to boxoffice@paintedbride.org. |