March 26, 2013
Discover Philadelphia film at the first annual Cinedelphia Film Festival which explores all things related to Philadelphia film. The festival delves into locally inspired film beyond Rocky and M. Night Shyamalan to highlight some of the lesser-known films that feature Philadelphia or Philadelphians. From April 4 to 27, the festival showcases 40 programs that in [...]
Read more»December 19, 2012
Whether or not you believe the Mayan calendar — which, in fact, if you visit the Penn Museum exhibition, did not actually predict the demise of the world on December 21, 2012 despite popular belief — Philadelphia is offering up plenty of events to celebrate this superstitious evening. And if you’re a believer? Bars, restaurants [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
A wrestling-themed art show? You heard right! This Friday, November 30 at the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art, an event’s going down that you’ve definitely not seen anywhere else. The Blank Canvas Wrestling Art Show will feature local wrestling specialists Chikara Pro, plus refreshments, music, comedy and art. While cheering on your favorite wrestlers, sip [...]
Read more»November 1, 2012
[With so much happening in Philadelphia’s arts and culture scene, we want to make Uwishunu, in conjunction with sister site With Art Philadelphia, your one-stop-shop for all that’s happening with local art. Every month, we gather our top art picks, featuring exhibits and events at both smaller, alternative galleries and art spaces, as well as [...]
Read more»October 30, 2012
There’s a new event on the fall festival circuit this year, the revitalized 215 Festival, hitting Callowhill November 1-4. Founded in Philadelphia in 2001 and returning after a two-year absence, the 215 Festival is a celebration of the written, spoken and visualized word. Sponsored by DelanceyPlace.com and Philly Homegrown, this year’s 215 Festival is curated [...]
Read more»October 5, 2011
On Saturday, October 22, the Streets Dept will be presenting its first art show at PhilaMOCA (the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art). But don’t conjure up mundane images of trash pick-up and highway repairs. The Streets Dept, founded by Conrad Benner, highlights fashion, art, music and more discovered while traveling the streets of Philadelphia. The [...]
Read more»June 20, 2011
The Philadelphia Mausoleum Of Contemporary Art, PhilaMOCA, presents Consumerscapes, a joint exhibition from Colombian scholar and sculptor Andrés Alvarez and Moore College of Art and Design adjunct professor Amy Orr. Consumerscapes creatively examines modern culture through curious juxtapositions of both nature imagery and iconic cultural images with post-consumer materials including credit cards, twist ties, chicken [...]
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