November 7, 2012
The only event of its kind in the world, the 11th Annual First Person Arts Festival hits Philadelphia November 7-17 celebrating the power of storytelling to foster appreciation for our unique and shared experiences. This year’s festival is action-packed, with celebrity appearances (Janeane Garofalo! Chef Marcus Samuelsson!), brand new festival ticket packages and first-time-ever kids [...]
Read more»October 25, 2012
November is story time in Philadelphia. Celebrating 11 years of storytelling in Philadelphia, the First Person Arts Festival is back for 2012 from November 7-17. The only festival of its kind in the world, First Person Arts Fest is a celebration of memoir and documentary art, striving to foster appreciation for our unique and shared [...]
Read more»November 7, 2011
The 10th anniversary First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art is back November 10-20 with 11 days of performances at five venues. And it all kicks off this Thursday, November 10 with a fun-filled festival kick-off event at the Christ Church Neighborhood House. The evening starts with juicy tales from some of the city’s [...]
Read more»November 3, 2011
The 10th annual First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art returns November 10-20 with 11 days of performances at five venues. Several key events have a culinary angle, and you’ll want to be sure to check them out. Sadly, the Behind the Scenes tour of Reading Terminal Market with Rick Nichols is sold out, [...]
Read more»October 31, 2011
Now in its 10th year, the First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art returns November 10-20 with 11 days of performances at five venues. There will be documentary film premieres, foodie events, live performances, workshops with artists, author readings, art exhibits, two one-woman shows AND nightly specials at the popular Khyber Pass Pub. Starting [...]
Read more»October 26, 2011
November is story time in Philadelphia. Now in its 10th year, the First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art, the only festival of its kind in the world, is a celebration of real life. Artists and everyday people from both Philadelphia and across the entire country take part in the annual event, First Person [...]
Read more»November 12, 2010
The Philadelphia region will be bustling with activity this weekend beginning with the highly anticipated grand opening of the National Museum of American Jewish History. Don’t miss any of the many food and drink events being held this weekend, including the Stout and Chowder Festival, Turkey Tastings at Chaddsford Winery, the return of the Craft [...]
Read more»November 8, 2010
It’s finally here! The First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art starts this week. If you haven’t been to a First Person Festival before, this year’s your year. Choose from thirty events — from documentary film screenings, to author readings, to live performances, all inspired by real life. There are so many great events [...]
Read more»November 4, 2010
What makes someone a “real American?” You have three chances to find out at this year’s First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art presented by First Person Arts. After a nine-month sold-out run in San Francisco, the hit one-man show The Real Americans makes its East coast premiere at the Painted Bride Art Center [...]
Read more»November 3, 2010
Get cooking with First Person Arts at the 9th Annual First Person Festival of Memoir and Documentary Art. Join popular cookbook author Joan Nathan for brunch at Quiches, Kugels and Couscous on Saturday, November 13. You won’t have to travel to France to experience Jewish-French cooking this November. Hear Joan Nathan share about her travels [...]
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