Arts
Street Interviews: Elizabeth L. Silver
Elizabeth L. Silver (C ‘01), a lawyer turned novelist, wrote one of the summer’s best reads: The Execution of Noa P. Singleton, a Philadelphia set novel about a woman on death row. Street talked to Silver about the process of writing a novel, Kelly Writer’s house, Mad Mex and why taking risks after graduation is a really good idea.
This Week in Philly
Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival Where: Saunders Park in Powelton Village When: July 20, 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Cost: Free! Spend the day in West Philly's Powelton Village listening to live jazz performances and enjoying local art at Saunders Park.
This Week in Philly
Cheers Elephant When: 7/17 Where: Pastorious Park Cost: FREE Why: This up-and-coming band is part of the beautiful Pastorious Park’s free outdoor concert series, and also a part of the XPN Welcomes series.
Summer Reading
Take advantage of a recitation free summer and crack open a book (or an e-book). Bookstores Amazon prime can be a little overwhelming, so grab some ideas from street.
This Week in Philly
You’re in our nation’s birthplace on independence day. Make Ben Franklin Proud.
This Week in Philly
Philadelphia Night Market June 20 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Pay as you go 72nd & Ogontz Avenues Philadelphia's most prominent street food festival, the Philly Night Market, will be returning tonight at 72nd and Ogontz Avenues.
This Week in Philly
Center City Sips is every wednesday from 5-7, over 85 Center City restaurants are offering $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-priced appetizers.
This Week in Philly
Philly Beer Week May 31-June 9 Philly denotes itself as the America's best beer drinking city.
Summer Gallery Hop
With just a trolley ride or skip away, there’s Philly art to admire every day.
This Week in Philly
Get your tickets early for the sixth annual Roots Picnic music festival at Penn’s Landing happening June 1 to see performers like The Roots, Solange and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing June 1, 12 p.m. For some Memorial Weekend celebrating (read: blowing off steam from that stressful summer session class), hit up the Hidden City Festival Block Party on May 25 for DJs, food trucks, and craft beers. Goldtex Building 12th and Wood streets May 25, 7-11 p.m. Forgo yet another Friday at Blarn for retro music and go go dancers at The Trestle Inn’s Friday Nite Backyard BBQ, happening weekly this summer. The Trestle Inn 11th and Callowhill Fridays 5-9 p.m., beginning May 24
DIY: Tissue Pack Felt Case
Don’t let the pollen get you down. Blow your nose in style with a personalized tissue pack.
Philly Poets Through The Ages
Philadelphia has spawned its fair share of literary giants. Meet five of its premier poets—and take note of related landmarks around the city.
Poetry in Philly
In honor of National Poetry Month, get to know these three notable organizations promoting poetry in the city.
Artist Profile: Sara Outing
Name and Year: Sara Outing, C’13 Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC Major: Theatre Arts Website: http://saraouting.carbonmade.com, http://cardboardcollector.tumblr.com
Artist Profile: Dylan Hansen–Fliedner & Jason Jadick
Name and Year: Dylan Hansen–Fliedner & Jason Jadick, C’14 Majors: English/Creative Writing & Cinema Studies Website: www.lunarcircleproductions.com STREET: How did you each get into filmmaking?
DIY: Paint Yo' Face
You’ve gone to paint parties and powdered yourself at Holi. Looking to paint your face with some organized design this time? Just in time for Fling, Arts shows you how to do it yourself.
An Inside Look at the Penn Artistic Process
Tonight, PennDesign’s MFA students host Open Studios to display their work and workspaces to the public.
Coffee Shop Art Spotlight
At these sophisticated spots, don't let the Internet distract you—just stare at the wall.
