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New grants and awards announced for West Philly schools, arts & culture organizations

Posted on 29 April 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

Great news for some local schools and lots of arts and culture organizations, which recently received grants and monetary awards for their achievements, continuous service to the community and to support some new projects:

• The West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools (WPCNS) received a $20,000 grant for the Greening Lea project from the TD Green Streets program. A collaboration between the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, this Green Streets grant was one just of 10 awarded to communities across the country. The grant will be used towards planting a large shade tree area over the green stormwater management system to be installed at the Lea play yard this year. Please also check our post on the Greening Lea naming campaign, where local residents and businesses are encouraged to participate. Continue Reading

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Tags: free events, Shakespeare in Clark Park, West Philadelphia, West Philly

Tonight’s Henry IV performance moved to Penn Ice Rink

Posted on 01 August 2014 by WestPhillyLocal.com

Due to rain, tonight’s Henry IV show, which was supposed to take place in Clark Park, will be held at the Penn Ice Rink at 3130 Walnut Street. The show still starts at 7 p.m. Follow Shakespeare in Clark Park on Twitter (@shakespeareincp) for updates.

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Tags: art show, BlackStar Film Festival, film, free events, music, Shakespeare in Clark Park, theater, West Philadelphia, West Philly

Upcoming events: outdoor music & theatre, film festival, art shows (updated)

Posted on 30 July 2014 by WestPhillyLocal.com

This week is rich in art happenings in the area, from outdoor theatre to a film festival to art shows. We already reported on Shakespeare in Clark Park presenting Henry IV in the park’s bowl. The performances, which feature a community army of over 100 people, begin tonight at 7 p.m. and go on through Sunday.

Also tonight, at 5:30 p.m., Penn Museum (3260 South St) invites music lovers to enjoy an outdoor concert by the West Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert is part of the weekly P.M. @ Penn Museum music series. Tickets are $10 and include museum admission. More details are available here.

Photo from BlackStar Facebook page.

BlackStar Film Festival, featuring films by and about people of African descent in a global context, kicks off on Thursday, July 31. The four-day festival features film screenings (many of them free) and events at the following West Philly venues: International House Philadelphia (37th and Chestnut), Scribe Video Center (4212 Chestnut St), Annenberg School for Communication, Penn (3620 Walnut St), and Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), 118 S. 36th St. An opening night reception with DJ Mr. Sonny James will take place at ICA from 7 – 10 p.m. on Thursday. This event is also free and open to the public. For more information and schedule, visit blackstarfest.org. Follow the festival @blackstarfest and #BlackStar14.

UPDATE: Gush Gallery is opening on Friday, Aug. 1 at 5015 Baltimore Ave. The grand opening show, Embark, is from 6 – 9 p.m. (more info coming soon)

Sharp with Art Group is presenting an art exhibit titled “Levels” at the Urban Art Gallery (52nd and Spruce) from August 2 – 31. There will be a free opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 6 until 9 p.m. “Levels” will feature a diverse selection of art styles, such as street art, abstract art, sculpture, and mixed media works. Six amazing artists will be featured in the show: Natalie Flor Negron, Jae Martin, Nebulus Flair, Seven X, Noni Red and Vinson Houston. In addition there will be live performances by Raw Sinister Theatre, Chase Smiley The RockStar and April Fool Child.

And last, but not least, American Queen TJD, a West Philly artist we featured last fall (Meet American Queen TJD: Not the female Basquiat), invites neighbors to support her at a major art show on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Arch Enemy Arts Gallery in Olde City (109 Arch Street). The one-day only show, titled “Too Many Basquiats Not Enough New Artists,” features over 100 pieces of art. The event will take place from 6:30 – 10 p.m. and includes music, food and an open bar. More details and tickets ($10.50) are available at americanqueentjd.com.

Artwork by West Philly artist American Queen TJD will be on display at the Arch Enemy Arts Gallery in Olde City Aug 2. (Photo via americanqueentjd.com)

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Tags: 48th Street Neighbors, community, Events, Town Watch, University City, West Philadelphia, West Philly

Community groups plan a ‘Welcome to the Neighborhood’ get together

Posted on 15 November 2012 by WPL

The 48th Street Neighbors group and the University City District are inviting all neighbors to the “Welcome to the Neighborhood – Meet the Grassroots” event this Sunday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Studio 34 (4522 Baltimore Ave).

There will be an opportunity to meet some dynamic people and get information on resources and opportunities in the neighborhood. Come to this event if you want to be a part of this living, growing, and effective community. And you’re welcome to bring a friend, especially if they are new to the neighborhood.

Here’s a list of the neighborhood groups and organizations participating in the event: 48th St. Neighbors, UCD, Garden Court Community Association, Cedar Park Neighbors, Protecting Our Waters, The Children’s Community School, West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood Schools, Fred Kauffman and “Heeding God’s Call” – a group dedicated to getting illegal guns off the street, Shakespeare in Clark Park, West Philly Tool Library, Camp Sojourner, Girls’ Leadership Camp, International Student Support Group, Books through Bars, A-Space, City Kitties, Curio Theater Company and others.

Also, the event will include local activist Iris Bloom leading a safety/self-defense session from 5 to 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served. Please contact Patty Bulack at pbulack@gmail.com with any questions.

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Tags: arts, Crossroads Music, West Philadelphia, West Philly, World

West Philly arts orgs get state cash

Posted on 17 October 2011 by Mike Lyons

Several West Philly-based arts and culture organizations recently received some much-needed grants to help with everything from redesigning the hallways at Henry C. Lea Elementary School to keeping Shakespeare in Clark Park going.

The grants are from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream, an off-shoot of the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts that makes grants of up to $3,000 available to individuals and organizations who work on arts projects. Information and applications for next year’s grants will be available in the spring.

Here’s a rundown of the West Philly winners thanks to the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance website (awards for the entire Philadelphia region are also available there):

• Yvette Almaguer and the Lea Visual Arts Program – $1,999
“The Lea Visual Arts Program is a collaborative effort to improve school climate through innovative interior design and visual art interventions throughout hallways and stairwells of the Henry C. Lea School.” West Philly native and Penn Professor Justin McDaniel, a member of the West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood Schools, helped with the grant application.

• Crossroads Music – $1,999
“Crossroads Music, the region’s only organization dedicated to presenting traditional and ethnic music from around the world, will present approximately 20 concerts, along with workshops and children’s events.”

• Intercultural Journeys – $1,666
“Intercultural Journeys is developing a series for the West Philadelphia communities called Sunday Evenings-Music for Contemplation. The musical performances represent a broad variety of musical and faith traditions.”

• Shakespeare in Clark Park – $2,969
“Shakespeare in Clark Park will present a professional outdoor theater production of a Shakespearean play at a free summertime cultural event that is accessible to the Clark Park neighborhood and the Greater Philadelphia area.”

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Civic Life / Neighborhood resources

Posted on 14 November 2010 by WPL

This is a continually updated list of non-profit and civic resources. If you know of any that need mentioning or updating, give us a shout at editor@westphillylocal.com

Clark Park Farmers Market
Where: 43rd St. & Baltimore Ave.
When: Thursday, 3pm-7pm (in season); Saturday, 10am-2pm (year round)

University Square Farmers Market
Where: 36th at Walnut Street
When: Wednesday, 10am-2pm (in season)

Drexel Farmers Market
Where: In front of McAlister Hall at 33rd and Chestnut streets
When: Tuesdays, 11AM-3PM (2010 dates are April 20-November 23)

Lancaster Ave. Farmers Market
Where: East of 38th St. at Powelton and Lancaster Aves.
When: Saturday 10 am – 3 pm (year round)

Radian Farmers Market
Where: 3925 Walnut St.
When: Fridays, Noon – 2 pm (June-July)

Gardening/Landscaping

Community Gardens
University City Garden Club
UC Green
West Philadelphia Landscape Project
Bartram’s Garden
Mill Creek Farm
The Grave Gardeners at The Woodlands
Gardening Program at Friends of Clark Park

Gardens @ Cedar Park
49th & Baltimore Avenue
Contact: Maureen Tate, 215-726-8664,
tatemch@aol.com
Volunteers needed to maintain garden beds in community park!

Garden Court Community Garden
47th and Spruce Streets; includes tennis courts
Contact: Nancy Geryk 215-472-3347, ngeryk@comcast.net
Number of plots: 21
Number of gardeners: 21 (maximum)
Waiting list: yes
Length of wait: 1-2 years
All gardeners are expected to participate in two workdays per year

Gray’s Ferry Garden
47th and Gray’s Ferry Ave. (south of bridge)
Contact: Terri Mushovic, NGA 215-988-8797
Number of plots: 25
Number of gardeners: 10
Waiting list: no
Length of wait: plots available!
Water use fee, workday help expected
Vegetable, flowers, fruit trees.
Supported by Neighborhood Gardening Association
Looking for energetic new gardeners!

Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden
321-323 North Holly Street (between 41st & 42nd Sts., Powelton Ave. & Baring St.)
Contact: Sheila Henry, 215-387-0507
Number of plots: 14
Number of gardeners: 10
Waiting list: None – Plots Available!
Water $5 monthly
4 Workdays required per season
Looking for energetic new gardeners!!!
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Martin Community Garden
41st & Chester Avenue
Contact: Lauren Leatherbarrow, (215) 386-3905, openn@earthlink.net
Number of plots: 10
Number of gardeners: 10 maximum
Waiting list: no
Length of wait: next season
Water use fee $10/year per plot; workday help expected.

NEW! Pearl St. Community Garden
5417 Pearl St.
Contact: Shane Mosley, Shane@urbantreeconnection.org
Number of plots: 15
Number of gardeners: 0
Waiting list: No
Length of wait: N/A
2023 Harvest Season Site Schedule – for Pearl St. Community Garden and other sites run by Urban Tree Connection (UTC).

Sloan Street Community Garden
326 N. Sloan Street (between 39th and 40th & between Powelton and Baring)
Contact: Carolyn Smith, (215) 387-5852, smith330@aol.com
Vegetable/Flower Garden Plots: 4 feet x 8 feet or 4’x4′ half plot
Common areas with both vegetable and flowers for sharing or growing food for community
Number of plots: 19
Number of gardeners/garden supporters: 24
$10/plot, $5/half plot. Water is $2/month. Help with common areas.
Waiting list: new gardeners welcome!
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St. Bernard Community Garden
1000 S. Bernard Street
Contact: Tonya Histand, 215-668-3073, tonyahistand@verizon.net
Number of plots: 22
Number of gardeners: 52
Waiting list: yes
Length of wait: 2-3 years

Summer/Winter Community Garden of Powelton Village
Summer & N. 33rd Streets
Contact: Joe Revlock, (215) 387-0341, joseph.revlock@verizon.net
Number of plots: 37
Number of gardeners: 60+
Waiting list: no
Length of wait: plots available!

University City Garden Club Garden
44th and Locust Streets
https://ucgcshop.square.site Instagram: @universitycitygardenclub
Contact: Lauren Leatherbarrow (215) 386-3905, openn@earthlink.net
No vegetable plots, this is a flower garden.
Volunteers welcomed!

Warrington Community Garden
4700 Warrington Avenue
Contact: Steve Payne, 215-724-8131, steve@vortexhouse.org
Number of plots: over 60
Number of gardeners: over 60
Waiting list: yes
Length of wait: at least two years
Supported by Neighborhood Gardening Association
www.ngalandtrust.org/
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West Powelton Concerned Community Council Garden
4027-4029 Powelton Avenue
Contact: Phyllis Hinnant, 215-387-8951
Number of plots: 14
Number of gardeners: 6
Waiting list: no
Length of wait: plots available!
4 Workdays Required Per Season
Looking for Energetic New Gardeners!