Teare's specialty is anthropomorphic illustrations of pets dressed up like the elite of yesteryear. The Philly Happening Artist Series is a reoccurring feature that showcases unique Philadelphia artists. By Devon Hamilton for Philly Happening Have you ever dreamed of having your cat and dog’s personalities captured in colorful brushstrokes, as your favorite characters from The X-Files, Scully [...]
"When I talk to students—I emphasize that as soon as is possible for you, work at something you love. Many of us spend a lot of years not doing that. Eventually I was able to make a living doing what I love doing. It really makes a difference."~ Bill Robling, historic interpreter of Benjamin Franklin, [...]
Local actress, Kelly Buterbaugh, on the set of Bloodrunners, a locally-filmed movie. Blood. Prohibition. Vampires. Speakeasies. These are the themes that run thicker than blood through the new, locally-filmed movie, Bloodrunners. The film, which features Ice-T, the legendary gangsta hip-hop emcee and Law & Order SVU actor, will be shown this weekend in Philadelphia [...]
Local actress, Julie Ek (left) with Airen Delamater, and Ice-T, on the set of Bloodrunners, a locally filmed movie. Blood. Prohibition. Vampires. Speakeasies. These are the themes that run thicker than blood through the new, locally-filmed movie, Bloodrunners. The film, which features Ice-T, the legendary gangsta hip-hop emcee and Law & Order SVU actor, will [...]
Seven years after graduating from North Penn High School, Patrick Mencel of Bel Heir had a contract with RCA records. Bel Heir's distinct sound,“The Police meets Red Hot Chili Peppers," as Mencel describes it-- a fusion of surf-rock elements with a gritty alternative feel--brings fresh perspective to the music world. Mencel and his Philadelphia-based band [...]
The Expressive Hand 622 S 9th St Philadelphia, PA 19147 Winner: Crafting Vendor The Expressive Hand is a studio where you will enjoy spending time with family, friends, co-workers or dates! Create unique pieces. Throw a party. There’s no need to wait for classes or pay high prices! Walk-in customers are always welcome. Everyone [...]
Philadelphia is not just about Rocky and Cheesesteaks. Our city is filled with talent and many famous musicians got their start right here. The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will premiere on CBS at 8pm on Monday February 15th, 2016 and in honor of that here are some famous artists, and their Grammy nods, who hail from [...]
Music lovers will unite at Philadelphia’s World Café Live from August 18 through August 23 for Beta Hi-Fi Emerging Music Festival, a free week-long music festival featuring some of the region’s finest emerging songwriters. Culminating in a line-up of over 25 performances throughout the week, the festival serves as a showcase for industry professionals and [...]
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program announced today that it is among 38 recipients of ArtPlace America’s 2015 National Grants Program. ArtPlace, one of the nation’s largest philanthropies dedicated to creative placemaking, is investing $415,000 in Southwest Philadelphia to further integrate arts and culture into the field of community planning and development. ArtPlace selected [...]
Earlier this month the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program announced plans to create a mural, sponsored by Wells Fargo & Company, honoring the World Meeting of Families and the historic visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia in September 2015. Inspired by the theme of the World Meeting of [...]
