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SHerMan ComMuniTy ARtS http://www.shermanarts.org/ Sherman Community Arts supporting Philadelphia West Philly musicians artists local locally-based resources venues performance visual art music en Copyright 2008 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu - Click here for details & RSVP w/ barn burning & brown bird
6/28/08 Sat - Kimberton, PA Camp Kimberton Hootenany
6/12/08 Thu - West Philly @ New Greenline 45th & Locust w/ Buried Beds
5/31/08 Sat - Philly @ Art Star Craft Bazaar, Penns Landing
5/10/08 Sat - Philly, 221 S. 46th St. for Redwoods Documentary
5/3/08 Sat - South Philadelphia @ Mew Gallery FOF w/ Little Ocean
4/24/08 Thu - Brattleboro, VT @ The Tinder Box w/Red Heart The Ticker& jack ohly
4/20/08 Sun - Bellfast, ME @ Waterfall Arts w/uke of spaces & the gargoylez
4/19/08 Sat - Biddeford, ME @ Franklin Street Arts Space w/brown bird & gargoylez
4/18/08 Fri - Portland, ME @ Meg Perry Center w/brown bird & gargoylez

4/17/08 Thu - Boston, MA @ Lucy Parsons Center, 7pm sharp, w/gargoylez

4/16/08 Wed - Providence, RI @ Building 16, 9pm potluck & show
4/15/08 Tue - New Haven, CT @ The Space, 9pm featured artist after open mic
4/13/08 Sun - Philadelphia, PA @ Greenline Cafe w/Lillie Ruth Bussey
4/12/08 Sat - Philadelphia, PA @ Germantown Mennonite w/ David Janes
4/11/08 Fri - Philadelphia, PA @ Fiume, 7pm w/ Soltero & Kevin Holland
3/29/08 Sat - Narberth, PA @ Narberth Greens - no electricity earth hour show
3/15/08 Sat - West Philly, PA @ Rotunda 8pm Sharp Reverse the Charges Extravaganza
2/07/08 Thu Lansdowne, PA @ Regency Cafe two sets 7-9pm
1/26/08 Sat - The Parlor - Philly - w/Eliza Hardy for The Mural & The Mint collaboration
12/14/07 Sat - West Philly @ Greenline Cafe - with little ocean and the weeds
12/9/07 Sat - Philly @ Ethical Center - Millcreek Urban Farm Benefit
12/1/07 Sat - West Philly @ JJ's House - w/ Tinsmith & Gillian Grassi
11/11/07 Sun - Philly, PA @ L'etage Amy Pickard's CD Release with Good Dust
10/20/07 Sat - Chicago @ WOR loft (1464 Milwaukee Ave 3) w/ lesser birds of paradise!
10/14/07 Sun - Philly, PA @ big jar books 6pm! with the finches
9/15/07 Sat - West Philly @ 5012 Willows - with jack ohly (his cd release) 8pm sharp
8/24/07 Fri - Philly PA - Fan of Friends 7" Record Release Show
& Tom Devaney Book Release!- Presented by Moles Not Molars
@ nexus gallery 7:30pm w/ tom devaney & TBA
7/23/07 Mon - West Philly @ mitten w/ harmony, frontier ruckus, emily bate
7/13/07 Fri - West Philly PA@ Sassquat 9pm w/kells bells, jack ohly, natalie joy
6/23/07 Sat - Vineyard Haven MA @ Che's Lounge 8pm
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Thu 4/19/07- Brooklyn NY @ Smooch Cafe 8pm & 10pm
Fri 4/20/07- Manhattan NY @ Think Coffee9pm
Sat 4/21/07- Long Beach NJ @ SICA w/ Like Moving Insects
Sun 4/22/07- Asbury Park NJ @ Twisted Tree Cafe5:30pm w/ jon francis
Tue 4/24/07- Providence RI @ Julian's with barn burning
Wed 4/25/07- Boston MA @ Sherman Cafe with Joy
Thu 4/26/07- Northhampton MA @ upstairs studio at the fitzwilly
Fri 4/27/07- Providence, RI @ building 16 w/ jack ohly
Sat 4/28/07- Brattleboro VT @ Common Ground w/ jack ohly
Sun 4/29/07- Portland ME @ Soundpost w/big blood, kelly nesbitt & jack ohly
Tue 5/1/07- MIT Boston MA @ Radio WMBR Pipeline Show w/ big blood
Thu 5/3/07- Wlimington DE @ Mojo 13 w/mitch fiction
Fri 5/4/07- State College, PA @ Chronic Town Roustabout! w/ last town chorus9pm
Sat 5/5/07- Pittsburgh PA @ Garfield Artworksw/ boca chica
Sun 5/6/07- Pittsburgh PA @ Zenith Cafe11:30 bruch show
Mon 5/7/07- Cleveland OH @ Barking Spider 7pm
Tue 5/8/07- Port Huron MI @ Raven Coffeehouse
Wed 5/9/07- Ypsilanti MI @ Dreamland Theater w/ Sari Brown and Evan Bicker Williams
Fri 5/11/07- Chicago IL @ South Union Arts
Sat 5/12/07- Milwaukee WI @ NEIGHBORS - 800 E. Clarke
]]> http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/04/51207_spring_2007_tour.html http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/04/51207_spring_2007_tour.html Josh Shows Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:00:00 -0500 at the green line, west philly with scott pryor, free http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/03/at_the_green_line_west_philly.html http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/03/at_the_green_line_west_philly.html Josh Shows Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:00:00 -0500 Sherman Arts Events

(Updated JULY.02 08)

SHERMAN MAILER
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Sherman Arts in CITY PAPER ARTICLE ON PROMOTERS

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/06/12/behind-the-music

Grassroots and D.I.Y Arts and Music events in The Philadelphia area
*RICK D TRIBUTE SHOW
*THE MARVELOUS RECORD STORE SHOWS
*THE CHAPIN SISTERS
*UPCOMING BENEFIT FOR INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

To see the full listing with graphics go here

http://www.shermanarts.org/events.html

JOIN SHERMAN ARTS SHOWS ON MYSPACE
myspace.com/greenlinecafeshows

PLEASE JOIN THE WEEKLY EMAIL LIST. I send out a weekly list of general DIY and GRASSROOTS Arts and Music events in the Philadelphia area. You can sign up here

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BIG SHERMAN NEWS!
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NEW GREEN LINE VENUE

I am going to be booking shows at a new Green Line location at 45th and Locust. We will be hosting a few shows there in the summer, and then going to a regular schedule booking eight shows a month starting in the fall. The space will be set up more as a venue with permanent sound, etc. It will also fit about 75-100 people (more with tables removed for larger national acts) Its about twice the size as the Green Line on 43rd and Baltimore. As of November I won't be booking at any other venues.

LOOKING FOR PROMOTERS/ ORGANIZERS

I will be running the venue more as a director of the space. Meaning that I be looking for other promoters/ bands to run shows in the space. I am willing to walk you through it if you haven't booked a show before. We will be doing approx. 5-6 music shows, and 1-2 open mics/ poetry/ dj nights. I will have a few monthly/bi-monthly spots but also looking for people to just put on a show on occasion. I will also be looking for bands to book line-ups, and will have some opportunities for show trades. The way it will work is I will work with you in putting on the show. You can charge and keep 100% of the door after $25- gets payed for sound. We may take a small 10-15% after that from the door for shows that involve more work. We cannot charge for every show, and cover will be determined case by case, and keep in mind, we don't book anything too loud (as in metal/ loud hard rock/ loud noise shows) I book 2-6 months ahead of time. I also ask that acts that are playing not book other competing shows within 7-12 days depending on show. This may also apply to promoters.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS/ UNOFFICIAL INTERNS

I have been doing this on my own for a long time, and I need help! I need people to run shows, design flyers, post flyers, find acts to play, book nights, send mailings, update websites, etc. If you are interested please email me at
richardmwexler@yahoo.com I am also looking for anyone who would like a more involved role in the running of Sherman Arts. I pay people when I can, but these opportunities are more of a learning experience.

HELP BUILDING LIST AND SITE/ EVENTS

I am looking to re-build the list. I went to a myspace model over the past year or two and have been trying to rebuild the list ever since. You can join here. I post a weekly DIY/ Grassroots list of events

http://groups.google.com/group/sherman-arts

PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE WHO MAY WISH TO JOIN 
You can also post events to the list. I ask that you send info about 7-14 days before an event. Also feel free to send me links to your band/ organization, etc. I ask that it fits in the loose category of DIY, Grassroots. Bands are exempt from that. send to

richardmwexler@yahoo.com

SHERMAN MAILER
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SHERMAN SHOWS
(OTHER ARTS & MUSIC EVENTS BELOW)
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*SONGS ON THE GREEN LINE AVAILABLE AS DOWNLOAD now on ITUNES

PLEASE JOIN THE NEW EMAIL LIST http://groups.google.com/group/sherman-arts

UPCOMING SHERMAN SHOWS
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TUESDAY JULY 8th

Press in City Paper
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/07/03/the-chapin-sisters
THE CHAPIN SISTERS

Folk / Pop / Melodramatic Popular Song

PAPER MAGAZINE "There's a sinister tenderness to this L.A. trio's sad, soft, gorgeous folk. Comprised of Abigail and Lily Chapin (daughters of children's music notable Tom, nieces of 70's legend Harry) and Jessica Craven (daughter of horror director Wes, stepdaughter of Tom), the Chapin Sisters use eerie harmonies to great effect in their meditations on love lost and losing. Their full-length debut opens with all three singing in unison "My baby hates me, and it's nobody's fault but mine." That track, "Let Me Go," sets the album's mood and tone - think suicidal. There's "Kill Me Now" for instance, a tidily cheerless number on which they implore "Don't wanna live sad and lonely, no no/ So go get a rock and just stone me." Depressing, sure, but cathartic in a neurasthenic sort of way too - there's something enjoyable about the way the sisters spread their misery. Standouts include "Can't We Please," an appeal to an ex-boyfriend for mercy ("My demons they dance/ On the bones of our romance"); "Don't Love You," in which they inform a potential suitor that, despite how they might act, they're not really interested in love, they're probably just drunk; and "Girlfriend" where they repeatedly explain to a crush how they "Don't like your girlfriend." The stories marry well to their elegant balladry, and the sisters' neo-Victorian sensibilities add up to a lingering, almost ghostly result. This is after-dark music that's meant to creep you out. And it does." -Jonathan Durbin
http://www.myspace.com/thechapinsisters

PEPI GINSBERG

(Park The Van Records)

Folk / Pop / Psychedelic

NPR.org, May 14, 2008 - Pepi Ginsberg has a distinctively mournful voice with a remarkable range. On her latest CD, Red she croons with a weathered and passionate warble about her inner demons (real or imagined), sleeping with strangers, getting high, and starting anew. She's a kind of troubadour for the 21st century, gracefully channeling '60s psychedelic pop and folk and retooling it to fit her own imaginative stylings. Red is full of off-kilter rhythms and unexpected instrumentation. Spare violins dance woozily with bleating trumpet lines and shuffling rhythms. Fuzzy guitars take a walk with reedy organs. The mood is melancholy one moment, joyous and celebratory the next. The mix is sonically ambitious without overwhelming the heart of the songs, due in no small part to producer Scott McMicken, frontman for the Philadelphia-based psych-rock group Dr. Dog. When Ginsburg arrived home from a tour last Summer she found a note in a bottle on her doorstep from McMicken, asking if she'd like to record a song together. What initially started as a one-off recording turned into an entire album. "The Waterline" was the first track they did together. "It was just a composite of things that were brewing in my head as I walked around the city," says Ginsberg. "It's a really city-centric song, feeling an affinity for St. Mark's church, I'd walk by there and some girl (was) tripping on some kind of acid jaunt outside there with her hands held up. She was on a whole other level and I don't know what she was doing. It's a little bit of an adventure story. It's not necessarily about water but the idea that things could be overwhelming, but you're going to feel the pull of it whether you're drowning or staying afloat." Red is Ginsberg's third release. Her debut, in 2005, was the self-produced and recorded Orange Juice:Stephanie/Stephanie. She followed with Sometime Momma/Sometime Babe in 2006, an album she recorded in the bathroom of her Brooklyn, NY apartment. Ginsberg has been writing feverishly since completing Red and is currently touring in support of the album.
http://www.myspace.com/pepiginsberg

HACIENDA

Rock / Blues / Alternative
San Antonio, Texas
Hacienda is a four piece from Boerne, Texas. Comprised of three brothers and a cousin, they blend a raw yet sophisticated style of music with harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles and Beach Boys. They started by playing locally at clubs in San Antonio, Texas. After writing, producing and engineering a six song demo in their home, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys soon got behind them and pushed them to finish the album by themselves, secluded from the outside world. The result is a collection of songs with integrity and soul to spare. Recorded in Akron, Ohio alongside producer Dan Auerbach and featuring members of Dr. Dog, the band has managed to collect an array of musical styles. From the swinging beat of “Shake Ya” to the walking bass line of “Little Girl” there’s just something about Hacienda. Hacienda has taken off with a sound all their own. There is no telling what will come next from this Texas four piece, but rest assured it is bound to keep your toes tapping, your hips shaking, and your eyes wide open.
http://www.myspace.com/haciendaspace

MARGILLIAN

Margie Wienk Vocalist of Fern Knight &

http://www.myspace.com/fernknight

& Gillian Chadwick of Ex Reverie and Goldenball

http://www.myspace.com/exreverie
Green Line 45 and Locust
7:00 pm
$7-10 sliding scale

SHOW ADDED

WED. JULY 9th
THE ROADSIDE GRAVES

Indie, Folk, Country

The Roadside Graves were slipped out after a long road trip across America. A few of us were tired of driving and stopped in a small town for dinner. A typical meat and potatoes diner in the town of Salina, Utah. The only interesting thing about the place was it's sign. After the meal we stopped in a bar to buy package goods to help us through another night of tents and rain. We met a bartender, her sister in law, and a few of the locals. We spent the whole night in Salina, Utah. There were a few marriage proposals, a few dances on a pool table, and some lost chances. After that night we had a song, "Song for a Dry State" and well we needed a band.
http://www.myspace.com/theroadsidegraves

JOSHUA OLMSTEAD BAND

Rock / Blues / Folk

Josh Olmstead is a Philadelphia-based rock and roll artist. His debut solo album Charms has won accolades for its hand-made, down-home, '70's infused approach to folk-pop, while his live show continues to delight audiences with its roadhouse spontaneity, gospelesque peaks and valleys and atmospheric, visceral appeal to all five senses. In concert, Josh Olmstead is backed by a five-piece band featuring Jim Dalton (slide guitar), Matt Emkey (piano & organ), Kevin O'Neill (bass), Matt Scarano (drums) and the occasional special guest artist. Scan the stage at a Josh Olmstead gig and you will likely be perplexed by the assortment of eccentric looking guitar amplifiers, guitar straps and bellbottoms - that's because the band promotes its own, homemade line of amps and accessories!
www.myspace.com/josholmsteadmusic
8pm
Green Line 45th
$3-5

TUESDAY JULY 15th
HOLY SMOKES BOOKING presents

A Sherman Arts Event

FRENCH QUARTER

VISUAL / GRUNGE / MINIMALIST

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/FRENCHQUARTERMUSIC

GLOCHIDS

Concrete

http://www.myspace.com/glochids

THE YARROWS

Alternative / Indie / Rock

"Though not really sounding like either artist, the Yarrows’ slow-burning songs are couched in a hazy beauty you might find on an album by Wilco or The Flaming Lips...Plum is a record not to be overlooked or missed." --PopMatters (The Yarrows are a band from New Jersey/New York City/Philadelphia.)
http://www.myspace.com/theyarrows tba
7pm
Green Line Cafe 45th and Locust
$5

FRIDAY JULY 18th

BIRDIE BUSCH

alternative / roots music / blues

i’d like to begin by saying that i believe in songs so much. i believe in the stories and the feelings they convey. i believe in them the way some believe in a good night’s sleep or a well paying job or the way a scientist might dedicate his life to some certain insect. i’ve been thinking in song for a little long while now. i love rhythm and i adore melody and lyrics are my jawn. in fact, the more time goes on the more enamored i am with music. every time i play or witness someone play i feel as though a rich tradition is passing between us, a transmission in moments given to infinity. sometimes i am regretful that i wasn’t around or am not going to be around for everything (i would have really liked to see buddy holly play not fade away live!) but i’m starting to feel now that i am those, these, and others, and the transmission continues and i feel the spirit and give back. days become easier when i harness this energy and let go, a thing called “thanksliving.” i feel blessed to have this life and even more so to have songs to sing in it. you can find me singing them in many places and i hope that sometime somewhere i may sing them to you…..follow your bliss, birdie busch

http://www.myspace.com/birdiebusch

ANTON SWORD

Pop / Lounge / Lyrical

"Should you have forgotten what a beautiful ballad is or what a finely crafted good pop song sounds like, Anton Sword has 'A Sentimental Education' ready for you: 11 wonderfully produced songs of melancholy, love and the fleetingness of human existence...dark but tender." --Roman Elsener, in The Roman Games Diary Blog
http://www.myspace.com/antonsword

BRIEF VIEW OF THE HUDSON

Indie / Folk / Country

Ann Enzminger spent her early years in Texas singing on Austin street corners and with many ill-fated traveling bands and revues. She finally settled in New York City in the early part of this century and through a series of seemingly unrelated events and a small stint in Drama school she met Nick Nace. Nick had come in to town, not long after Ann, on a slow train from Canada's northlands. It was a crisp October afternoon when he first laid eyes upon his new home, the sun was shining, the sky was happy and the golden leaves and yellow taxicab's spun together in autumnal glory.
http://www.myspace.com/abriefviewofthehudson

EMILY BATE

Indie / Folk / Glam

http://www.myspace.com/emilybate

Green Line 45 and Locust
$5-7
7pm

SAT JULY 19th

THE EXTRAORDINAIRES

Folk / Rock / Powerpop

The Extraordinaires are aptly named. Eager fans might recommend the band's sing-songy storybook pop as an appropriate soundtrack for everything from roller skating to Pee-wee's Playhouse to Barnum and Bailey. Not content to do anything the ordinary way; this South Philly fivesome insists on making everything an extraordinary production. Hence, instead of a CD, the band produced a 36-page hardcover illustrated book; instead of straight shows, they offer mini musical reviews, complete with costumes, story lines and inter-musical monologues. A song is not a song unless it's dripping with puns and stuffed full of mandolin, and there’s no such thing as a too many bear hats. That's not to say that the band is a novelty act, in fact far from it. Rather, they've taken off in the same quirky circus rock direction as friends and tour mates Man Man, and have attracted many a critical eye while doing so. Experts have drawn comparisons to Captain Beefheart, Ben Folds, Neutral Milk Hotel and the Decemberists, and we'd throw Simon and Garfunkel, the Lilys and Menomena into the mix as well. And while these dudes craft many a catchy melody, what we love most about them is their creative energy, which always keeps us guessing.

http://www.ExtraordinairesMusic.com/

TAVO CARBONE (Brooklyn)

Folk / Acoustic / Experimental

There are so many bands out of Brooklyn these days it's almost hard to believe that there's anyone living there that isn't toting around a guitar or working on some obscure indie label. The quality and variety as of late though has been impressive - so go ahead and add Tavo Carbone to your list. Playing with a long list of rotating musicians, Carbone makes the type of subtle glockenspiel-laden old-timey pop that simultaneously makes you feel like you are both in the past and the future."- ...says www.lawrence.com of Kansas. Tavo Carbone is a native of Brooklyn, NY. These are a few of his songs. Over the years, Tavo (voice, ac.guitar, piano, pump organ) has been fortunate enough to collaborate with many talented individuals and friends. From ages 18-23, Tavo recorded albums in his bedroom on a Tascam 4-track machine. A large body of songwork was demo'ed; some of which would later appear on the 2007 studio releases, 2/3 Skeleton and Forward: Live at Greenwall Auditorium
www.myspace.com/tavocarboneband

HELIOS EYE (Jacksonville FL)

Psychedelic / Garage / Powerpop

Helios Eye is incredible... It feels like some cross between a Sam Beam (of Iron & Wine) and Kurt Cobain demo tape made today. It has the folksiness of Sam Beam, especially with the banjo, with the raw emotional writing of Cobain at his best. The lyrics are decidedly dark with things like "there are sections of I-95 that make you want to take your own life." The flipside is that when Kevin, the man behind Helios, turns manic it's incredible. Even the darkest lyrics have some sunshine line as everyone screams along, "and I feel sooo dirty!" There's one song with particularly poignant lyrics that they closed with that I can't recall the words too, especially since my iPod is out of service and unfortunately I can't pull it up 'cause someone spilled coffee on the iPod (props to iPodResQ, btw, for fixing it fast and cheap). Stop into Inertia Books & Records and pick up his album "The Karmic Debt of the Bugs We Step On." Lo-Fi at it's finest, it was recorded in a Riverside kitchen and has the same acoustics of singing in your shower. It even comes with a handwritten letter to YOU, the consumer.
ww.myspace.com/eyehelios

SOFT PEOPLE

Progressive / Garage / Italian pop

"Soft People make their proper debut with the self-released The Vapors, an aptly named swirl of influences obscure yet unimpeachable. Everyone will hear something different, but fans of Vintage Violence-era John Cale, post-Swell Maps Nikki Sudden, and early King Crimson will surely lap it up like so much acid-laced milk. Though costume changes seem to come with every song, the band’s basic engine is a droning, jangled, cosmic psych-pop that straddles terrestrial songwriting and intergalactic bliss. There’s French singing in “The Vapors,” fluffy horns on “Sugarmama” and lurid tinges of spaghetti Western in the middle of “Concentration.” Once The Vapors starts making the rounds, Soft People’s currency will grow exponentially. Funny how making a bravura psych masterpiece can do that."
-Doug Wallen, Philadelphia Weekly 3/5/08

http://www.myspace.com/softpeople

Green Line Cafe 45th And Locust
7pm
$5

SUN. JULY 20th
VIALKA
INZINZAC
UNIVOX
THE ROTUNDA
7pm
40th and Walnut

MON JULY 21st
Gregg Mervine (WPO) Presents
7pm

SAT JULY 26th

GILLIAN GRASSE
ASSEMBLE
tba
Green Line 45 and Locust 7:30

MON JULY 28th
Gregg Mervine (WPO) Presents A NIGHT OF JAZZ
7pm

August 8th
PWRFL POWER

ttp://www.myspace.com/pwrflpower

FILIAMOTSA

www.myspace.com/filiamo
tba
7:30

AUG 16th
MONSTERY
MILO GREENE
TIGER'S MILK SNAKE
7pm

AUG 22
GREG KLYMA
(www.klyma.com)
SCOTT PRYOR
THE FEVERFEW
7pm

AUG 28th NICK MELLIVOI Presents

SEPT 6th THE ARMCHAIRS
THE NEW MOTELS

SEPT 13th
VICTORY AND GOOD HUNTING

SEPT. 14th
Bluegrass Night

SEPT. 22nd
OMER HERSHMAN (Israel)

SEPT 25th
PWRFL POWER

SEPT 26th
LOST IN THE TREES

OCT 2nd
MIKRONESIA

FRI. NOV. 22nd 2008
FERN KNIGHT
MAKE A RISING
P.G SIX
ROTUNDA 40th and Walnut
time tba

GENERAL EVENTS
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Terror Film Festival says HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! PHILADELPHIA, PA – Well, it’s that time again. The weekend for Independence Day, BBQ’s, and Terror Film Festival? That’s right! Imagine...a delicious grilled hamburger. Potato salad. Swimming pools. Aunt Gertrude. Uncle what’s-his-face. And that succulent, mouth watering anticipation of scary movies running through your head! That’s TERROR FILM FESTIVAL Coming!! A smorgasbord of good times and fun, guaranteed to overload your brain with excitement and blith! And there’s more... Terror Film Festival is hosting a party for local filmmakers at 941 Theater in Northern Liberties on July 18 & 19, 2008 with FREE BEER for all! Check it out at www.TicketJam.net. PLUS!! Terror Film Festival’s “Call For Entries” is open until August 24, 2008! Terror Film Festival is held at the Ethical Society Building for a whole week! Terror Film Festival hosts Filmmakers and Screenwriters from all around the world! And the sexy Princess Horror will be hosting it all! I know what you’re saying...”STOP! I can’t take anymore of this GREAT NEWS!!” Well, get ready for the best part of it all...Press gets in for FREE!! I know, I know…WOW!! But, hey...it’s our small way of saying THANK YOU to the kind folks of the press that have always been so good to us over the years. Thank You!!!!! Well, that’s it. We’re off to the development meetings for our upcoming new vampire series and new horror film, both to be shot in Philadelphia. Live Your Dreams!! Or at least...YOUR NIGHTMARES... Princess Horror Terror Film Festival Horror, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller, Drama, Screenplay October 21-25, 2008 Philadelphia, PA USA www.TerrorFilmFestival.net For interviews, contact TFF at TerrorFilmFest@aol.com or (610) 889-4928.

PHILLY’S COMMUNITY RADIO STATION We are the Voice of Philadelphia: West, South, Southwest and Center City. Our goal is to reach the other communities not only within Philadelphia, but the Delaware Valley; and expand our community to a national and international presence. Set your dial to 88.1 FM. We are on the air with daily live performances. Come to the station. Give a live shout out to family and friends! Check out the Studio! We want to know our audience. Who are our listeners? Help us make WPEB the best in serving the community. Also you can email us at info@wpeb881fm.org. Or call us on (215) 472-0881.

WITCHTRIALZ witchtrialz live @ TRITONE 1506 south st philadelphia saturday july 12 w/ caterpillar alice cohen john sterling & the essmen for more info: www.myspace.com/witchtrialz

LANDSCAPE PAPERWEIGHT Landscape Paperweight, is reuniting. When: Wednesday July 9, 8:00pm Where: The Fire...5th and Girard (we're opening for Happy Accident, the current band of our bass player...they're very fun) The full story of the band, plus vintage audio clips are on our myspace page: www.myspace.com/landscapepaperweight

SPIRAL Q PUPPET THEATER PARADE CAMP APPLY TODAY for Spiral Q Puppet Theater's Parade Camp, an Animal Adventure! In partnership with the University City Arts League Perfect for 6-12 year-olds Exciting field trips to destinations such as the Philadelphia Zoo, swimming pools, and more! Daily hands-on arts workshops with Spiral Q artists! Three distinct sessions with a daily schedule tailored to the needs of working parents. Camp runs from 9-3:30 with extended day options. Scholarships are still available! www.spiralq.org for more info.

We're in the home stretch--- Camp is just six weeks away!!! We can only make it happen with YOUR support! We've planned two more happy hours to help us raise some last minute funds, and to celebrate how far we've come towards our goal of providing a happy and healthy leadership experience for Philadelphia girls. PLEASE JOIN US ON: TUESDAY JULY 1 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at DEVIL's ALLEY (1907 Chestnut Street). There will be food and drink specials. $10 suggested donation- goes entirely towards camp needs. AND THURSDAY JULY 17 from 6 - 8 pm at the IRISH PUB (1123 Walnut Street). There will be food and drink specials and LIVE MUSIC. Famous public defenders Shawn Nolan, Vic Abreu, and Dave Zuckerman have agreed to play for us that evening. It's guaranteed to be a good time! $15 suggested donation again goes entirely towards camp needs. Finally: we are trying to gather together supplies from all of you, our supporters, to help cut our costs. Please consider donating: art supplies; outdoor gear (sunblock, bug lotion, rain gear, flashlights, batteries, tents); gently used clothing (for the camper who forgot her jacket, or her bathing suit, or her socks, etc.). We could also really use a computer for our office- if anyone has one in relatively good condition that they are ready to pass on, please contact us. We hope to see you there! Thanks again for all of your support! PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

R5 SHOWS
http://www.r5productions.com

I HOUSE PRESENTS "WRECKING BALL" Benefit
International House prepares for a new era with “The Wrecking Ball” After over twenty years of hosting unique films and some of the most innovative concerts in Philadelphia , the theater at International House Philadelphia (IHP) is getting a major facelift. Thanks to a very generous gift from Board member SA Ibrahim and his wife Nina, IHP will soon boast one of the most attractive and comfortable theaters in the area. The Ibrahims’ gift, together with funds from the City’s recent Cultural Bond Issue and an anonymous donor, provided the resources to complete this major transformation. Renovations include new acoustic panels, sound and lighting upgrades, roof repairs, floor refinishing and NEW SEATS. Before the old theater closes its doors for this project, IHP will celebrate on Friday, July 18th at 8pm with an evening of dancing and revelry. For all of those who have put up with the now infamous seats, this is our opportunity to thank you as well as a chance to say goodbye to the old space in anticipation of the brand new theater (with a brand new name) that opens in the fall. The Wrecking Ball is a free event featuring food, a cash bar, music provided by DJ hi-res (host of WPRB’s The Ghetto Blaster) and visuals provided by Secret Cinema’s Jay Schwartz. There will also be opportunities to purchase a seat in the new theater as well other ways to contribute. To learn more about this and other International House Philadelphia events, please visit www.ihousephilly.org. FREE ADMISSION! ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE PHILADELPHIA 3701 CHESTNUT STREET Founded almost 100 years ago in 1910, International House Philadelphia is an independent, non-profit housing nearly 400 students, scholars and interns from over 65 countries. We provide a unique residential experience that supports their development as future leaders by offering a full spectrum of programs that create individuals able to work and interact successfully with people from all backgrounds. To support both our residents and the Greater Philadelphia community, International House Philadelphia has long been the premiere presenter of international arts and cultural programs. International House presents hundreds of public programs to over 20,000 Philadelphia area residents throughout the year. Acclaimed Film @ International House showcases the best in international repertory, avant-garde and pop films, and often features director s and panelists that enhance the cinematic experience by encouraging dialogue on complex themes. Live @ International House brings cutting-edge performers to the Philadelphia area – whether it’s jazz, rock, world or experimental music. Art @ International House highlights the work of local and regional artists. International House Philadelphia is a unique forum that challenges and engages audiences unlike any other venue in the city. www.ihousephilly.org

WPRB & R5 Productions are proud to present all-around cool guys NO AGE on Thursday, July 10 at the First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut Street) in Philadelphia.

No Age are currently on tour in support for their new album Nouns, released on Sub Pop. You can't throw a stone without hitting a rave review for the new record, but in the words of one of our DJs: "Much more accessible than some of Weirdo Rippers; [consisting of] loud guitar fuzz mixed up with poppy/punk vocals. Play this album!" Stay tuned to WPRB -- you can win tickets to this show! Also on the bill are High Places, and Abe Vigoda. Both of them are pretty fantastic, so make sure to get there early and check them out!

WPEB 88.1 WEST PHILADELPHIA RADIO
http://wpeb881fm.org/1.html
PHILLY’S COMMUNITY RADIO STATION We are the Voice of Philadelphia: West, South, Southwest and Center City. Our goal is to reach the other communities not only within Philadelphia, but the Delaware Valley; and expand our community to a national and international presence. Set your dial to 88.1 FM. We are on the air with daily live performances. Come to the station. Give a live shout out to family and friends! Check out the Studio! We want to know our audience. Who are our listeners? Help us make WPEB the best in serving the community. Also you can email us at info@wpeb881fm.org. Or call us on (215) 472-0881.

DRUM LESSONS from MATT RICCINI FROM "SOFT PEOPLE" Accepting new drum students again! For anyone interested in either starting out on drumset or learning some more advanced techniques, my schedule has opened up a bit and I'm available to book new students. Weekend days are best for me, but I can make time during weekdays as well. Samples of my performance are on my profile and at myspace. com/softpeople. I cover beginner sticking rudiments up to complex rhythms requiring great independence from all four limbs. (and I'll get you singing through it, too!) $35/hr, located in West Philly. http://www.myspace.com/mattricchini

MARVELOUS RECORD STORE SHOWS

FRI. 7/4 - 1pm Second Annual Rick D's Birthday & Fourth of July Extravaganza at Tritone and Bob&Barbara's Tritone Thee Minks - 3.30pm Jukebox Zeroes - 4.30pm Jeeters - 5.30pm Company Corvette - 6.30pm Beretta 76 - 7.30pm Bob&Barbara's Flux Capacitor - 3pm Purple Generals - 4pm Crackula - 5pm Wes Mattheu & the New Way Down - 6pm The Spades - 7pm

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CALL FOR ENTRIES - BIG BANG FILM FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 1 - 5, 2008 The call for submissions is now open for the 2008 Big Bang Film Festival (BBFF). BBFF is a celebration of exciting and inventive films in the Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema genres. BBFF also welcomes documentary submissions featuring extreme sports and athletic events, activities and competitions which have contributed some of the most entertaining video of death defying speed, skill and daring. Each year Big Bang Film Festival showcases amazing films, some classics, some classics in the making. Every submission is posted on the BBFF Submissions Page so that all of our filmmakers can link to their listing. We are now calling for submissions. Visit our website for more information on the festival, our submission process, special events, and opportunities to join our team! Big Bang Film Festival Philadelphia , PA October 1-5 2008 Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema. contact@bigbangfilmfestival.com www.BigBangFilmFestival.com www.myspace.com/bigbangfilmfestival

STUDIO 34 EVENTS 4522 Baltimore Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19143 | 215.387.3434 | www.studio34yoga.com By request, this month we're introducing class cards: - 10 class cards, good for 3 months - $95 ($90 for students and seniors) - Monthly unlimited - $95 ($90 for students and seniors) Interested in Pilates? Check out our new $5 Pilates classes! New series classes Prenatal Yoga: A great way for Mom to relax her changing body and to strengthen the forming bond with her new child. (5-week series: May 31 - June 28) Kids Yoga (4 to 6 years): A great way to introduce the youngest practitioners to the fun of yoga postures and the discipline of yogic breath. (3-week series: June 5 - June 19) Beginning Belly Dancing: In this delightful class, we will practice the basic vocabulary of Middle Eastern movement: isolations, shimmies, traveling, turns, beautiful arms, and finger cymbals. Includes improvisation and a simple choreography that we build upon each week.(6-week series: June 19 - July 24) As Above, So Below: A Jivamukti Basics Workshop in Standing Postures We will discover how these physical forms emerge from the essence of the breath. Props, partner adjustment, and imagery will help us investigate structural alignment and energy flow. Appropriate for absolute beginners and those who wish to revisit fundamentals. Healing Interested in a massage, Reiki session, life coaching, ayurveda, or other wellness service? Check out our Healing page for a list of practitioners working at Studio 34. Give them a call or drop them an email to schedule an appointment.

MIKE ZALESKI'S ON LINE SHORT FILMS two shorts Tickle Movie ("Marcello and Sofia"):
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=32096941
"Podonuts:" http://hhenderson.com/podonuts.html

TERROR FILM FEST ENTRIES! CALL FOR ENTRIES is OPEN!! Submit your Films and Screenplays today! NEXT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Late Werewolf Deadline: July 01, 2008 POSTMARKED PHILADELPHIA, PA - Terror Film Festival is an international film festival that nurtures new and upcoming genre filmmakers and writers who are the next Hitchcock, Romero, Rob Zombie, George Lucas, M. Night Shyamalan, Spielberg, Edgar Allan Poe, Orson Welles, Mary Shelley, Hammer Films, Bram Stoker, etc. Our festival has been labeled by the press as â€œone of the most theatrical events in the industry with incredible showmanship", and we offer over $10,000 in cash and prizes, FREE promotion, and the coveted Claw Awards. REMAINING DEADLINES: Late Werewolf Deadline: July 01 TFF Hospitality Deadline: August 01 Last Chance Zombie Deadline: August 24 AND, every filmmaker and screenwriter who attends our festival receives Two Complimentary Festival VIP Passes and is interviewed and broadcast on our website. PLUS, TFF is the only film festival in the world where every filmmaker and screenwriter who submits a project to TFF gets their project poster, website link, synopsis and photos featured on our website JUST FOR SUBMITTING a project! TFF pioneered the concept in 2006, and were proud to continue to offer it to our creative artists. And its all presented by the lovely Princess Horror herself. Join us by submitting your films and screenplays today! Tell your friends about us, and Make GREAT Cinema!! Claw, Festival Director Terror Film Festival Horror, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller, Drama, Screenplay October 21-25, 2008 | Philadelphia, PA www.TerrorFilmFestival.net

O.N.E (formerly The Mansion) 19th and Sansom 5:00 to 8:00 EVERY THURSDAY 80's and 90's Happy Hour Cheap Drinks and Good Music DJ's Evan G and A.D. Amorosi

NEW PHILADELPHIA NOISE SHOW PAGE
http://www.phillynoise.com/

CALL FOR ENTRIES ************************
CALL FOR MUSICIANS

I am not sure how many of you have heard of the Center City District's Gallery night which is a night of open galleries in Center City. The next event is scheduled for Friday October 17th and we would like to expand this event to include musicians and/or performers that would be located at about 4 spots. The galleries are mostly between Broad and 21st Streets. We would have a whole selection/audition process to choose people as well. In some cases, a link to your music and website might suffice. The last event held in April had galleries reporting approximately 4,600 patrons so this would be a great way to increase exposure to your work. You can hand out flyers to your next gigs and we would also include you on the event listing on the Cultural Alliance's "phillyfunguide" website: http://www.phillyfunguide.com Please keep in mind that this would not be a paid event as we are a non-profit BID (business improvement district: http://www.centercityphila.org) and thus make NO PROFITS and all galleries participate solely at their own expense. Our main objective with this event is to hopefully showcase to a new, unintitiated audience more of what the city's artists have to offer. Feel free to pass this message on to musicians/performers you might know and call me or email me at my Center City District address with any questions. See contact info below: Fatima E. Adamu Project Coordinator Center City District Public Legder Building 660 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 p: 215-440-5529 fadamu@centercityphila.org

CALL FOR ENTRIES - BIG BANG FILM FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 1 - 5, 2008 The call for submissions is now open for the 2008 Big Bang Film Festival (BBFF). BBFF is a celebration of exciting and inventive films in the Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema genres. BBFF also welcomes documentary submissions featuring extreme sports and athletic events, activities and competitions which have contributed some of the most entertaining video of death defying speed, skill and daring. Each year Big Bang Film Festival showcases amazing films, some classics, some classics in the making. Every submission is posted on the BBFF Submissions Page so that all of our filmmakers can link to their listing. http://www.myspace.com/bigbangfilmfestival

FOR FULL LIST OF EVENTS WITH GRAPHICS PLEASE GO HERE

http://www.shermanarts.org/events.html

More Arts resources found at

http://www.shermanarts.org/resources.html ]]> http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/03/sherman_arts_events.html http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/03/sherman_arts_events.html Events Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:46:45 -0500 Sherman Mission and Links
For Sherman Arts shows MYSPACE

www.myspace.com/greenlinecafeshows
I post about Sherman Hosted events at Green Line and Rotunda
FOR BOOKING INFORMATION SEE BELOW

WHAT IS SHERMAN ARTS?

Sherman Community Arts is an organization that promotes community building through music, films, and arts events. Sherman Community Arts also promotes the idea of supporting local musicians, local venues, local economy, and Artist's rights and resources. This work is accomplished through organizing various events throughout the West Philadelphia Philadelphia community including such venues as The Rotunda, The Green Line Cafe. Sherman also host a weekly on-line mailer that promotes various grass roots and independently organized arts events.
Click here to see the current mailer
http://sherman.paintthesky.org/events.html

SHERMAN ARTS PRESS
IMPOSSIBLE SHAPES/ RED HEART THE TICKER/ SAM AMIDON SHOW
Press Pick in Philadelphia Weekly

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=14266
Pick in A.D.'s ICEPACK column http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/03/22/icepack
A.D. a continued friend of Sherman Arts, has picked this show in his Icepack Column. A.D is one of the rare continued supporters of local Philly music. Check out his shows at Monday Night Club. He highlights some of the best of local Philly acts and many others. His night has changed locations from Bar Noir to the Balcony at the Trocadero! The drink specials carried over, and so did that devastatingly fabulous waitress, Needles Jones. Check out the Balcony's website for show info http://www.thetroc.com/

GREEN LINE CAFE SHOWS AND COMPILATIONS

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/12/13/along-those-lines by AD AMOROSI

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17082/music--live-music
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/05/29/icepack
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/10/11/icepack
NEW COMP (Down The Hall and Out The Door) Press http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/03/01/icepack

Pre Podcast show http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/02/01/icepack

ABOUT FIRST SHERMAN ARTS COMP (Up The Stairs and Through The Hall)

"http://www.citypaper.netarticles/2005-09-08/music.shtml"

http://www.whymepodcast.org/ ABOUT LARGE MARGE ************************************************ http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2004-10-14/cover9.shtml http://www.familyofshame.org/families/minkoff/index.php http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2004-11-11/mixpicks2.shtml" "http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=7743" "http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=5505" "http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=8587" "http://citypaper.net/articles/2004-09-16/ice.shtml" "http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2004-11-11/mixpicks2.shtml" "http://citypaper.net/articles/2006-01-05/ice.shtml" http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/entertainment/weekend/14226587.htm http://www.keepmedia.com/pubs/PhiladelphiaInquirer/2006/03/31/1341098 http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/01/25/icepack ABOUT RICH WEXLER ****************************

CITY PAPER ARTICLE ON PROMOTERS

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/06/12/behind-the-music

http://www.foundationarts.org/audio/gina_xpn.mp3 "http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-04-13/cultureshock.shtml" "http://citypaper.net/articles/2005-04-21/ice.shtml" "http://citypaper.net/articles/2003-11-06/music.shtm" "http://citypaper.net/articles/2005-01-13/artpicks.shtml" http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/09/27/icepack http://hwww.citypaper.net/articles/2007/07/05/icepack
FRESHOUT MEDIA http://freshoutmedia.com/author/jill about MARGE & ROBOTRAKE ************************************* http://www.citypaper.net/articles/current/ice.shtm/ ROBOT TRIBUTE SHOW w/ KILROY/ ROBOTRAKE/ LIZBOT AND GEORGE KOREIN http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=12389/ (Doug Wallen PW) http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-06-15/ice.shtml (A.D Amorosi, City Paper/ Icepack) GENERAL SHOW PRESS ****************************** Sherman Green Line One Year Depressive Musician Show "http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=11935" "http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-04-13/music.shtml" Danbert Nobacon show "http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2005-12-22/soundadvice.shtml" Nomy Lamm show "http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-04-13/soundadvice.shtml" Cheese on Bread's last philly show. http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-06-15/soundadvice.shtml Sherman Film Screenings with Mike Zaleski & various partners http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=12135&highlight=doug%20wallen%20\ Bukowski Born Into This Documentary and Tritone Show http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=12416 http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-06-22/artspicks2.shtml City Paper - Andrew Parks Home Movie Day http://www.aroundphilly.com/article.php?source=monthlypicks http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=12754 http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-08-10/ice.shtml Joshua Marcus Show http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-08-03/music_toc.shtml Goodbye to the Cinema Weekend http://philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=13014 Night of Carnival Music http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=13353 Bar Noir shows http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006/10/12/Icepack
Icepack by A.D Amorosi
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006/10/12/Icepack
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/06/28/icepack
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006/10/12/Icepack
ARBOREA SHOW
https://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/13353/a-e--a-list by DOUG WALLEN

ARBOREA SHOW http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/05/29/icepack
by AD AMOROSI

SHERMAN ARTIST PRESS ************************* Joshua Marcus http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-08-03/music3.shtml (city paper article by M.J Fine) Pepi Ginsberg http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/10101/ The Doctor and Philip http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2006-08-10/musicpicks.shtml

PROJECT THEATER PROJECT PRESS
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http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2007/11/01/icepack
CITY PAPER article by A.D Amorosi

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/02/14/enter-on-a-high-note
METRO

http://www.readmetro.com/show/en/Philadelphia/20080222/2/18/
PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/16446/ae--a-list
PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS
http://epgn.p2ionline.com/Flip/Sitebase/index.aspx?

GREEN LINE CAFE FLYERS AND PHOTOS **************************************** The Green Line Cafe has been doing shows for approximately one year and have hosted some amazing shows. We pride ourselves in breaking free from the usual Singer/ Songwriters with guitars at a coffee shop thing, (although we do have shows like that, but they are the best of the best) We have had Electronic, Experimental, Noise, Jazz, Surf Rock, Indie Rock, Folk and more.... PAST PEFORMERS Some of the Performers have included LIZA AND BEAVER (of Buried Beds), BURIED BEDS, JOSHUA MARCUS, DANBERT NOBACON, THE WEEDS, CARMAIG DEFOREST, JOE IS JOE, MELISSA SANTANGELLO, AMY PICKARD, THE BOATS, NORMAN JOHNSONS, ALVIN LIKE APPLES, BARID SISTERS, TIANANAMIN SQUARED, THE THRIFT STORE, LIL HOSPITAL, GREY REVEREND, EVIL JANET, ROBOTRAKE, CHARLES COHEN, JOHSUA OLMSTEAD, ANDREW CHALFEN (of Trollyvox), DAVID DONDERO, MISCHEIF BREW, MIKINGMIRAB, FAN OF FREINDS, DJ SPECTROGRAM, GOOD DUST, BILE GREENE, JANA HUNTER, GREG WEEKS (of THE ESPERS), LARKIN GRIMM, FERN KNIGHT, THE CASTANETS, PETER AND THE WOLF, KELLY NESBITT. SHOW PHOTOS GREG WEEKS (OF THE ESPERS) LARKIN GRIMM/ FERN KNIGHT PHOTOS BY JOSEPH GERVASI "http://www.flickr.com/photos/josephagervasi"/ LARKIN GRIMM

GREG WEEKS/ NORMAN FETTER

FERN KNIGHT

JANA HUNTER/ PETER AND THE WOLF/ THE CASTANETS Show Photos by David Stampone JANA HUNTER

THE CASTANETS

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PHOTOS OF SCOTT MCMICKEN (of Dr. Dog) JEFF CHASSY & RICK BERLIN by RYAN COLLERD http://www.ryancollerd.com/

DANBERT NOBACON & MISCHIEF BREW SHOW (PHOTOS BY JJ TIZIOU http://www.jjtiziou.net/) PHOTOS

RED HEART THE TICKER/ MATTHEW BEER & NATALIE JOY SHOW

FLYERS/Press
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more coming soon.

THE (First) COMPILATION "Up The Stairs And Throught The Hall" CAN BE PURCHASED HERE VIA DOWNLOAD "http://http://us1.fakescience.com/music/shermancommunityarts"

BOOKING INFORMATION FOR SHERMAN ARTS
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ABOUT SHERMAN BOOKING and WHAT WE BOOK
(BANDS MUST BE WILLING TO NOT PLAY OTHER SHOWS IN PHILADELPHIA AREA WITHIN 10-12 DAYS ON BOTH ENDS) Below is a breakdown of how to get a show, and various requirments based on venue.
BOOKING AT GREEN LINE CAFE
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1. NO LOUD BANDS!
NO LOUD BANDS! NO LOUD BANDS! PLEASE SERIOUSLY, NO LOUD BANDS. It's a SMALL coffee shop and is surrounded by GLASS.
We actually had to stop a band from playing (2 songs into their set), and tell them to leave the other night. I don't wish to have to ever do that again.

2.WHAT WE BOOK AND WHAT WE DON'T
I book grass roots/ community based events. I spend lots of time curating these shows and only book bands/performers that I feel are original, talented, and worthy of showcasing. I don't get paid much for these shows and am mostly just trying to give performers a smoke free/ drunk free/ and attentive audience. I attempt to book mostly Philla. acts but usually mix the booking with a band from out of town (SEE BELOW FOR OUT OF TOWN BOOKING), or another area of Philly.
I do not book strictly singer songwriters. I find it to be rather clique to only book singer/songwriters because its a coffee shop. Also I have much competition from the WXPN (Live at World Cafe) venue so I book mostly Electronic/ Avant Garde/ Jazz/ Indie Rock/ Psych folk/ etc. We have a reputation for booking some higher end acts such as Greg Weeks (from the Espers), The Baird Sisters (Meg and Laura of The Espers), Scott McMicken (of Dr. Dog), and Danbert Nobacon (of Chumbawamba), The Impossible Shapes, Peter and The Wolf, The Castanets, Jana Hunter, so if you get a show you are in good company.
I need to get a CD in order to consider booking. I can usually not book an act, from myspace page. If you do not have the means to do this please come send me a cassette tape of yourself playing. We book 2-3 months ahead of time, so please do not ask to book a show without at least 6 weeks notice.
I WILL DO MY BEST TO RESPOND TO EACH SHOW BUT CAN'T PROMISE A RESPONSE. I get many requests and can't respond to all of them.

3. BOOKING OUT-OF-TOWN BANDS I can only book out of town bands if there is already a local act booked for that night, or you have a good 20-30 folk draw. So it's best if you contact local bands who may wish to do a show trade with you (LOOK AT MY MYSPACE FREINDS FOR POSSIBILITIES). It may also be good to offer a show trade. There are times that I can book a local act with draw, but it always works best when the bands know each other. I CAN NO LONGER BOOK BANDS WHO ARE ON TOUR TOGETHER (UNLESS YOU HAVE A LOCAL CONNECTION) OR SOMEONE WHO WILL HELP BRING FOLKS TO SEE YOU. The other option is if you have a local connection and someone can help get you an audience. We are not the kind of venue folks just come to. I find that when we do shows with out-of-town bands without any connection to the local bands, it just doesn't work. I CAN MAKE AN EXCEPTION IF YOU HAVE A FOLLOWING. BANDS WITH A GOOD FOLLOWING CAN ALSO CHARGE AT DOOR AND GET 100% OF THE DOOR. WE HAVE HAD NATIONAL ACTS COME THROUGH AND MAKE MORE MONEY THAN IF THEY PLAYED A BAR VENUE.

3.MONEY I can no longer do cash guarantees to out of town band without any following. I can sometimes offer a $40 dollars (but it is not a guarantee), which is based on folks being asked who thay are there to see. It is based on bringing out 20 folks (who pay $2 cover). The money is pro-rated if it is less. IF YOU HAVE A FOLLOWING YOU CAN MAKE OUT WELL. WE CHARGE HIGHER COVERS FOR MORE KNOWN ACTS and ACTS GET ENTIRE DOOR. I have been able to offfer $30-$150 guarantees based on the draw of band, and based on you not playing other shows in Philadelphia. If we book an local band with you. We will give them a very small percentage. This is based on the concept of Show Trades.

4. CONTACTING ME (I can no longer communicating via Myspace with bands. It gets to confusing. Please email me at richardmwexler@yahoo.com for booking (AND SPECIFY WHICH VENUE) Send to The Green Line Cafe c/o Rich Wexler 4725 Baltimore Avenue Studio Apt 1 Philadelphia PA 19143

BAND AGREEMENTS FOR GREEN LINE CAFE 1. NO OTHER SHOWS CLOSE TO BOOKING DATE Please NO SHOWS (in Philly area) 10-12 days before and after a show. I understand this may seem extreme but remember it is your choice to play the show. A show with no people sucks for everybody. If this agreement is broken, I have the right to cancel the show.
2. PROMOTION The acts agree to do minimal promoting via website/ myspace. All I ask is that you at least send info about the show via myspace, and your website to folks in the Phila area. I hold the right to cancel a show if this is not followed through with.
3. PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR BAND I usually book shows through one member of the band. Please communicate the agreement we have with members of the band. I have had trouble with various members of bands asking for pay/ etc. when that was never part of the agreement.
4. CANCELATION I understand that bands cancel. I book shows 2-3 months in advance for this reason. If a band cancels for reasons deemed as negligent, I may not book the band for at least 6 months.
5. LANGUAGE Since the venue is all ages we refrain form any use of bad language. Please substitute any bad words, or do other songs.
PROMOTER AGREEMENT 1. PROMOTION I will do make flyers for each show at least 3-4 weeks prior to a show, and have copies available for the show. I will post the show info on www.shermanarts.org/ and myspace under events at least 2-3 weeks prior. I will also flyer in the West Philly area, and surrounding areas if appropriate. I will send press releases to the local media if appropriate. I will also post the show under Sherman Arts site at myspace. The shows will be posted at the Green Line Cafe.
2. SHOW SET UP I book 2-3 acts. I will have the out of town band usually play last. Each band gets up to 30-45 mins to play. Set up is always 45 min- 1 hr. before the show. Special arrangements can be made if this wont work.
3. QUIET SPACE I will do my best to make sure you perform in a quiet attentive room. I ask people who are loud to please be quiet and respectful, or to please leave

DONATIONS TO SHERMAN *************************** Sherman Community Arts functions as a collabortaion of sorts. I work in a manner that allows Musicians and Artists certain freedoms that other venues, promoters do not. I work directly with various local artists and musicians as a client driven consulting and promotions. I spend many hours working with various artists & musicians helping them set up tours, shows, cd productions etc. I also post a ongoing events page that promotes local grass roots events and helps promote the work of many local organizations inlcuding Spiral Q Puppet Theater, The Rotunda, and many more. Over the last year I have put out the Sherman Arts Compilation, which was about a years worth of work. It was picked by A.D Amorosi as one of 2005's best local cd's of the year, and was featured in articles in City Paper, Philly Weekly, Daily News, and reviewed by Philadelphia magazine. I have also held fundraising events for such organizations as Spiral Q, and for individuals and organizations in need. I was able to help raise approximately $5000 in the past year alone that went directly to these groups or individuals. I am currently working with Joshua Marcus (of Fan of Friends and Like Moving Insects) and helping him promote and plan his musical endeavors. I am currently working on producing a tour for Doctor and Philip in the Summer, as well as revamping the website to include representing many of the great works by local artists and musicians. My work at The Green Line Cafe series has led to a very succesful series of extremely talented musicians. I have just completed a series of shows working with Danbert Nobacon (of Chumbawamba fame), and host five shows a month at both Green Line cafes. We have started a very successful Open Mic on the 3rd Sundays of each month. This work is a full time job that I don't get paid much for (although I am compensated well by the Green Line Cafe) It is a labor of love but in the same way, donations would make this work much easier. My future plans involve a five year compilation project, and on line magazine with musical and arts advisors including Jon Solomon of WPRB, Seth Jaquay of WHYME Podcast, A.D Amorosi (City Paper), Doug Wallen (Philly Weekly), Samatha Barrow (local poet), and Gina Renzi (of the Rotunda) to name a few. I will be putting out a local on line comp each year for sale as a download. The next few years will also be spent fundraising to open up my own space. This space will be primarily a performance space for films and music, as well as provide services to local artists and musicians including performance and rehearsal space, and equipment to produce Music and Video as well as general resources for organizers. I cannot do this work without money so however small or large a donation you can make will help these plans become a reality. I believe that the work I have done speaks for itself, and you can donate something to the cause. Please read the press below to understand more about Sherman Arts. You donate through Paypal at

]]> http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/03/sherman_mission_and_links.html http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/03/sherman_mission_and_links.html Mission Sat, 03 Mar 2007 11:40:54 -0500 Comp Page Sherman Community Arts
Down the Hall and Out the Door
Music Podcast

MAC USERS Press & Hold CTRL & Press mouse button & choose DOWNLOAD LINKED FILE " to download the Podcast as an iTunes AAC file. PC USERS - just click on the link (120MB) Requires iTunes for Playback

(if you have trouble downloading please email me richardmwexler@yahoo.com) MAC USERS: Right-click (or hold CTRL and press mouse "and choose DOWNLOAD LINKED FILE" to download the Podcast as an mp3 file. PC USERS just click on the link (140MB) TRACK LIST

Track One - Heavy On My Headfrom (The Boy Who Floated Freely) (available on Itunes/ and http://www.emusic.com/label/110/110521.html) RAMONA CORDOVA

www.ramonacordova.com

Track Two - Tonspr Kets Egen Tidslinje(new material)
(Last solo album available here http://www.hapna.com/H22.html) http://www.hapna.com/H22.html ERIC MALMBERG

(EX SAGOR AND SWING) Sweden

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http://www.myspace.com/ericmalmberg

Track Three - Let Them Fly To Swim from (Fighting For Gold In The Land of Dracula) (available through Myspace contact) DVORAK AND DVOTCHKAS

http://www.myspace.com/dvorakandthedvotchkas

Track Four - In My Time Of Dying from (Thai Stick Dragon) (available http://cdbaby.com/cd/kilroy2) KILROY

http://www.myspace.com/thaistickdragon

Track Five - Bashful Son from (March soon to be released album March 07) UNIVOX<br>

http://www.myspace.com/univoxmusic

Track Six - Smallest Pony In The World from (Limited release album this summer) VIVIAN GIRLS EXPERIENCE

http://www.myspace.com/theviviangirlsband

Track Seven - Choose A Year from (Dib Bleeds Blood) (available http://www.dibson.net/recordings/) DIBS

http://www.dibson.net/

Track Eight - Nanaimo - from (Vialka/Kruzenshter I Parohod split CD) (available here http://www.vialka.com/) VIALKA (France)

http://www.vialka.com/

Track Nine - Look at All Of The Lights (songs available on Myspace) STEPHEN BLUHM

http://www.myspace.com/stephenbluhm

Track Ten - Closed Eyes from (PKD/Simulacra) (available on Itunes & http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6091410/a/P.K.D.+Simulacra.htm) BUNNYDRUMS

http://www.bunnydrums.com/bunnydrums_main.htm

Track Eleven - My Lullabye (soon to be released album - contact them for available recordings) F!

http://www.myspace.com/fmusic

Track Twelve and Thirteen - The 18 Wrong Moves of May 11th 1997/ Just Forget About The Inbetween Moments (Info on purchasing music on website) MARK PRICE

http://markpriceisafactory.com/

Track Fourteen - Ohio from (Every Man For Himself) (available on Itunes/ & http://www.aleckredfearn.com/sale.html) ALEC K REDFEARN & THE EYESORES

http://www.aleckredfearn.com/

Track Fifteen - South Philly from (The Way We Try) (available on Itunes/ & www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7002243/a/Ways+We+Try.htm BIRDIE BUSCH

http://www.myspace.com/birdiebusch

Track Sixteen - Sweethearts Dance (Soon to be released album) (Can order music via Myspace) THE BOATS

http://www.myspace.com/theboats

Track Seventeen - Black Sunday BROWN RECLUSE SINGS (Info on Myspace)

http://www.brownreclusesings.com/

Track Eighteen - Florida Silver Springs from (Tum) (Available Itunes/ Music for sale here http://www.theimpossibleshapes.com/recordings/other.html IMPOSSIBLE SHAPES

http://www.theimpossibleshapes.com

Track Nineteen - The Island (Music info on myspace) KELLY NESBITT

http://www.myspace.com/kellynesbitt

Track Twenty - Canoe From Attica from (Beading The Rook) (Available here http://www.northeastindie.com/beading.htm) FENCE KITCHEN

http://www.fencekitchen.com/

Track Twenty One - Cash And Carry (Music available http://www.carbonrecords.com/bands/index.php?band_id=31) KELLI SHAY HICKS

http://www.snoreandguzzle.com/pages/kellishayhicks/kellishayhicks.html

Track Twenty Two - Ovid(Contact myspace) MIKINGMIHRAB

http://www.myspace.com/mikingmihrab

Track Twenty Three - Motorcycle Song from (Go Play Outside) NOTEKILLERS
(info at http://www.notekillers.com/)

http://www.notekillers.com/

Track Twenty Four - Intro To Jordu from (In The Prescence Od Peasants) (Available on Itunes or http://cdbaby.com/cd/natkingtron) NAT KING TRON

http://www.myspace.com/natkingtron

Track Twenty Five - Nina(check website) BUBBLYFISH

http://www.bubblyfish.com/index.swf

Track Twenty Six - Bathtub Bubbles (Info on myspace) BURRS

http://www.myspace.com/darkandheavenlyworldrecordings

Sherman Podcast Mission: Statement
The Podcast was created to help promote some of the best and most interesting music in Philadelphia. I have also included some out of town bands that I have done shows with over the last year or two. The general idea is to create connections and community within these bands. I chose the free podcast format because of the fact that it could be easily spread throughtout the Internet.

THANK YOU'S
I wanted to thank the following folks for help with the podcast; Seth Jacquay, who put in many hours of volunteer work to create the site, and podcast. All of the bands who gave me permission to use thier songs, as well as the hard work they put it to promote this project. Josh Jones from Univox for some Interview time. A.D Amorosi for the release show and general support (for myself and continued support for many of the bands on the comp, and other Philly bands in general) The Philadelphia Weekly, In Liquid, The Green Line Cafe and staff.

Cover Artwork by Michael Hienzer email contact: richardmwexler@yahoo.com ]]> http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/02/comp_page.html http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/02/comp_page.html Comp Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:51:30 -0500 TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF PHOTOBOOTH ART PROJECT (****Some of these images are 18 and up, so if your under 18 stop now...)
MY FOUND & COLLAGE PICS
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HERE IS PART OF MY FOUND PHOTO/COLLAGED FOUND PHOTOS. FEEL FREE TO USE THEM. IF YOU WANT LARGER IMAGES SEND ME AN EMAIL AND ILL SEND THEM. IF YOU WISH TO POST ANY FOUND PICS HERE SEND THEM to
richardmwexler@yahoo.com
(Look out for new updates every few months)
FEEL FREE TO USE THEM IN ANYWAY YOU WISH

TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF IN A PHOTO BOOTH PICS

TAKEN AFTER GETTING DRUNK AT OSCARS IN PHILLY AT DAFFY'S 2ND FLOOR

TAKEN AT JOHNY BRENDAS AT SOFT PEOPLE SHOW

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TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF IN A PHOTO BOOTH ART PROJECT (Spread the Word) http://www.myspace.com/takeoffshirtinphotobooth (for myspace) FRIEND REQUESTS: YOU MUST POST A PIC TO HAVE FRIEND REQUEST ACCEPTED, if you just wish to post you do nto have to join on myspace. Just post to the email address below. I have taken my shirt off in a photo booth and taken pics on various occasions. I though it be funny to start an art project that asks people to go to a photo booth take shirt off and post the pics. The idea is more for fun as well as finding innapropriate places to do this and send in the story (i.e. Family arcades, churches, bars, etc.) If you wish to be part of this SEND A PIC AND THE STORY OF HOW YOU CAME TO TAKE THE PICS to takeyourshirtoffinaphotobooth@yahoo.com or mail originals to Rich Wexler c/o photo booth 4725 Baltimore Ave.Apt. 1 Phila. PA 19143 Photos will be made posted online, poss made into zine/book and poss an art show The Results will posted on a different site (there will be family freindly versions posted here but others will be posted elsewhere and linked) PLEASE NO ONE UNDER 21, If I think you are under 21, I will not post the pics. I am just wishing to do a fun art project not go to jail for child pornography charges. SINGLE OR COUPLES: GAY, STRAIGHT, TRANS, MEN, WOMEN, PETS, ARE ALL WELCOME.. (PLEASE NO REPUBLICANS) If I think you are a republican I will not post your photos. MISSION The point of this is not to collect a bunch of MARDI GRAS TYPE PICS of ladies/men taking off thier tops. It's an ART PROJECT so here are some sugggested rules 1. BE CREATIVE (ie. Maybeyou make a shirt of bra out of other pics you've taken. 2. HAVE FUN (again it.s more about what you can get a way with without getting arrested) 3. NO POSTING GIRLS GONE WILD TYPE PICS....Sorry this is not going to be a project for pervy men/women to jack to....PICS DO NOT HAVE TO BE NUDE. 4. Pics will be loaded onto FLICKR and you will need to sign on and prove you are 18. Plus they wont be able to be pulled off the sherman site. The pics now are samples and can be taken off. 5. SPREAD THE WORD Pics will be posted at http://www.shermanarts.org/blog.html]]> http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/02/blog_will_be_up_soon.html http://www.shermanarts.org/2007/02/blog_will_be_up_soon.html Blog Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:38:10 -0500 Resources Page
FILMS, SCREENINGS, and FILM ORGS LINKS *********************************************************

*SMALL CHANGE FILMS www.smallchangescreenings.com THIS SERIES IS RUN BY TED PASSON & Collective and highlights LOCAL AND NATIONAL FILMAKERS (Many screenings are shown on film, and all are interesting and original. The settings have ranged from Skating rinks, etc.) ARM CHAIR CINEMA www.armcinema25.com (Andrew Repasky McElhinney (filmmaker) is one of the best programmers in Philly, and highlights Avant Garde, Art Films, and random films from the 20's to the 80's) *FANCYPANTS CINEMA scott j.jpg

fancypants Cinema is one of the only ongoing series that shows the works of new film and video artists SCOTT JOHNSTON of PHILY INDIES FEST & PEEK A BOO REVUE hosts Flix@Fancypants Cinema, screening short films starting at 9 p.m. Filmmakers are encouraged to bring their work or films (under 20 min) Fancypants Cinema is Philly's (only weekly) Free Open-Screening event, held every Tuesday in the Lounge at N.3rd Restaurant and Bar. "we don't pre-screen 'em, we just screen 'em, we don't judge 'em, but the crowd does. And the Filmmaker is (obliged) to speak, dammit." short films only! VHS and DVD only! 9 pm every Tuesday REELBLACK CINEMA

Reelblack/Syncopation is a full-service film and video production company dedicated to creating and promoting "good movies 'bout Black Folks." Based in Philadelphia, it was founded in 1999 by award-winning filmmaker Michael Dennis (a.k.a. Mike D.), a graduate of both NYU Film School and The American Film Institute in Los Angeles. In addition to writing, producing and directing. Mike curates and hosts an ongoing screening series called REELBLACK PRESENTS, which promotes "discoveries and rediscoveries in African-American film." A compilation of Michael's award-winning short films, THE REELBLACK MOTION PICTURE MANIFESTO was released in July and is available exclusively from the Reelblack.com Shop. "http://reelblack.com" FILM AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE i house.jpg

"http://www.ihousephilly.org/ EXHUMED FILMS

The History of Exhumed Films Since its conception in October, 1997, Exhumed Films has hosted over 70 film screenings in seven different theatres across New Jersey and Philadelphia. Exhumed has worked with both the prestigious Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema and the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and has hosted screenings to benefit a South Jersey rape crisis center and an animal rehabilitation clinic based out of Philadelphia. Please check out the clippings for some press articles about Exhumed and some of their events. Exhumed Films is an organization devoted to showing horror movies for the benefit of their fans. Exhumed Films does not own the rights, nor do they imply they own the rights to any films they are showing or have shown; however, Exhumed Films has made every effort to contact the original distributor of these films for their permission to show these movies. Please e-mail them through this website should you have any questions. The material contained in exhumedfilms.com website is copyrighted and may not be used, retransmited or reproduced for any purpose without express written permission. All rights to any character names and/or likenesses are copyright owned by their respective owners, and no assumption of ownership is made by Exhumed Films. http://www.exhumedfilms.com/ Joseph Gervasi of Exhumed Films also runs Diabolik DVD Diabolik DVD, we are dedicated to providing you with the very best DVDs from around the world. We specialize in discs that can't be found on most websites or in your local mall, be they foreign titles or small label or hard-to-find domestic releases. Here you will find grotesque horror films; wild movies from all over Asia; iconoclastic Art House rarities; provocative Adult films; and the craziest Cult Favorites that you didn't even know were available on disc. We import DVDs from the world over so you can find everything you want at one site. Diabolik DVD is owned and operated by film buffs and collectors. We know what you want and how you want to treated. Fair prices, prompt and courteous e-mail replies to inquiries and a superb selection of merchandise are what you want and that is what we aim to provide. "http://www.diabolikdvd.com"/ *EVIL TWIN BOOKING

www.eviltwinbooking.com *BLACK LILY FILM

The 2007 Black Lily Film & Music Festival (“The Lily”) will be the first event of its kind in Philadelphia—a film and music festival wholly focused on the contributions of women. It will take place May 4-6 in Philadelphia. http://www.blacklilyfilm.org/ *SCRIBE VIDEO

SCRIBE VIDEO CENTER, a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization, was founded in 1982 as a place where people could work together and gain skills in media making. Scribe Video Center seeks to explore, develop and advance the use of video as an artistic medium and as a tool for progressive social change. "Scribe" is a metaphor for the use of video as a modern medium to record significant contemporary concerns and events. Central to our mission are efforts to reach communities that traditionally have not had access to video training or production facilities. We engage people of color, women, young people, senior citizens, and those with limited economic resources in a dialogue about the potential of the video medium. Scribe offers workshops in Camera and Lighting, Linear and Non-Linear Editing, Sound Recording, 16 mm Film Production, Scriptwriting for fiction and documentary films, and Oral History Production. Scribe also offers artist's services such as fiscal sponsorship, equipment rental, and editing facilities. Our on going programs include Community Visions, a video production program for community organizations; Street Movies, a free outdoor neighborhood-based screening series, and the Producers' Forum screening and lecture series of visiting artists and media activists. Additionally, Scribe produces the Documentary History Project for Youth, an annual production workshop for middle and high school students. If you are interested in attending one of our workshops, would like to participate in one of our programs, or simply want to find out more about us, feel free to give us a call, or stop by at our Center City Philadelphia location we are open from 11 am to 7 pm. You can also e-mail us at inquiry@scribe.org.