SHERMAN ARTS RESOURCE PAGE
(Arts, Bands, Collectives, Films, Galleries, etc.)



FILMS, SCREENINGS, and FILM ORGS LINKS
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*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

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
For over twenty years, International House has been the leading venue
in Philadelphia for repertory film programming, independent premieres and cutting edge avant-garde cinema from around the world. Film @ International House fosters a greater appreciation for film and the moving image as both a powerful means of artistic expression and as an avenue for greater cultural, political and social understanding. We seek to serve International House's residents as well
as the Greater Philadelphia region's multinational and multicultural community through our year-round exhibition and advocacy of artistically significant,
socially relevant films and programs.
"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.
http://www.scribe.org/


*PIFVA (Philadelphia Film and Video Association)

PIFVA MISSION STATEMENT
The Philadelphia Independent Film and Video Association (PIFVA) is a non-profit organization, providing services to independent film, video and media makers working in all styles and at every level of experience. Membership is open to anyone interested in creating and supporting independent media. Programs offer opportunities to learn, mentor, intern, screen work, advocate for the community and network. PIFVA also provides opportunities to apply for production assistance and other support services to move forward with independent work. PIFVA seeks and encourages the participation of its members in the development and maintenance of all programs and services.
http://www.pifva.org/


*PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY

About the Philadelphia Film Society
Formed in 2001, The Philadelphia Film Society is dedicated to the presentation of film and video in the Greater Philadelphia area as a powerful form of artistic expression and a unique force for cultural diversity and international understanding. Its mission is to engage the diverse communities of the region by producing major film events and other year-round programming. Among its most prominent activities are:
PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL
Held for two weeks in April, the Festival brings the world's imagination to Philadelphia with screenings of nearly 300 features, documentaries, shorts and animation from 50 countries for an audience of 61,000. Among its thematic highlights are "Cinema of the Muslim Worlds", which in 2003 was covered by the Wall Street Journal; "Danger After Dark," an internationally-renowned celebration of genre films; and the annual CityPaper Festival of Independents, a regional filmmaking showcase.
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Founded in 1995 by TLA Entertainment Group, the Festival presents a "rainbow" of GLBT film and video images from around the world. The festival screens as many as 200 features, documentaries and shorts, and attracts an attendance of over 25,000, making it the largest gay and lesbian film festival in the Eastern U.S.
http://www.phillyfests.com/templates/home.cfm

HOME MOVIE DAY
(Event held once per year end)

http://www.myspace.com/hmdphiladelphia

TERROR FILM FESTIVAL

http://terrorfilmfestival.net/

BING BANG FILM FESTIVAL
Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema.

http://www.myspace.com/BigBangFilmFestival



COMMUNITY BASED & POLITICAL/MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS
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VILLAGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

"http://www.villagearts.org/"


PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY ACCESS COALITION

The Philadelphia Community Access Coalition (PCAC) was formed in August of 1997 out of concern about the lack of public access cable television in Philadelphia, and has grown to address new issues of media access as cable technology advances. PCAC is a grassroots coalition of hundreds of individuals and more than 80 Philadelphia-based organizations working together through outreach, organizing and advocacy for the establishment of public access cable media in Philadelphia. website: www.phillyaccess.org
http://www.myspace.com/phillyaccess


SPIRAL Q PUPPET THEATER

The Spiral Q Puppet Theater seeks to mobilize communities, empower marginalized people and illuminate the victories, frustrations and possibilities of living in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and similar urban settings through the construction of full-scale giant puppet parades, toy theater and neighborhood pageantry.
Through its puppet parades and pageants, Spiral Q is resurrecting and reclaiming an almost forgotten form of people's theater to amplify and unite the power and vitality of those working for change through art-making, protest, and civic theater.
http://www.spiralq.org


THE ROTUNDA

The Rotunda, located at 4014 Walnut Street and maintained by The Foundation Community Arts Initiative, is a community gathering place for the promotion of arts and culture. This center seeks to bring together the Penn student community with the people of West Philadelphia and the greater Philadelphia area. We work from the belief that art is a catalyst for social change, and that arts events can lead to the formation of meaningful Penn-West Philadelphia partnerships.
Events presented here include live musical performances (rock, jazz, hip hop, electronic, world fusion, and everything else), mulitmedia collaboratives, visual arts, dance, theater, arts and crafts fairs, panels, after-school programs, workshops, and experimental forms of performance and music.
Events are open to all ages, usually for free with donations encouraged.
http://www.foundationarts.org/


TALLER PUETRIQUENO

Taller was created in 1974 as a multidisciplinary community-anchored arts and cultural organization dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of Puerto Rican arts and culture and to the quality representation of other Latino cultural expressions and our common roots. Taller strives to promote social justice and equality through the work of its main organizational goals. These include to: strengthen the Latino community through the arts; serve as an educational vehicle advancing cultural identity and reaffirmation; and to support increased understanding and appreciation of other cultures within the wider
http://www.myspace.com/tallerpr


*NABR
Our Mission
We support Philadelphia’s communities and unite with them to envision and plan the development of the riverfront and surrounding areas. We promote community-based planning and development which is sensible, sustainable, and inclusive of positive public involvement.
http://www.nabrhood.org/


*PLANNED PARENTHOOD

The mission of Planned Parenthood is:
-to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual;
-to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services;
-to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality;
-to promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications
http://www.myspace.com/plannedparenthood


*MANNA

MANNA delivers nourishment to people living with HIV/AIDS and also people undergoing treatments for cancer in the Delaware Valley. A small professional staff and 1,000 dedicated volunteers bring over 40,000 nutritious, home-cooked, home-delivered meals each month to individuals and families who are at nutritional risk. MANNA promotes wellness through nutrition education and counseling. Through these services, MANNA provides opportunities by which caring people can extend loving support to families, friends, and neighbors.
If you or someone you know should need MANNA meals, or would like to volunteer, please call 215-49-MANNA or visit http://www.mannapa.org
http://www.myspace.com/mannafests


BOOKS THROUGH BARS

Books Through Bars is a West-Philadelphia based all-volunteer organization that sends books and educational materials to prisoners across the US. We collect donated books and use those to fill the requests we get as closely as possible. We get about 1,500 requests a month!
We are located at 4722 Baltimore Ave. We have open-door volunteer hours from 7:30-10:00 PM every Tuesday and 11:30am - 3:00 pm the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month.
You can also donate books at the times listed above. See below in the "books" section for books we always need!
We're glad you've found us and hope you'll want to find out more about what we do, why we're doing it, and how to help out!
Who I'd like to meet:
# Volunteers! There are countless ways you can contribute. You can... stop by a "packing cafe" to read requests from inmates and choose books
# organize a book drive
# have a fundraiser/house party/show/yard sale/whatever to help raise money for our programs
# use your fine artistic skills to design flyers, handouts, and invitations
# use your fine driving skills to take packages to the post office
# use your fine speaking skills to spread the word
# use your imagination to discover new ways we can continue to grow as an organization
www.booksthroughbars.org




FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF SHERMAN ARTS
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LIZ SPIKOL
Thanks for coming to visit. Liz is an editor, writer, blogger and bon vivant. Well, maybe not a bon vivant, but that certainly sounds better than "a person who likes to lie on the couch." Liz writes a column for Philadelphia Weekly called "The Trouble With Spikol," which started a s an account of what it's like to live with a mental illness, but evolved into a space for mostly humorous musings on everything from the death penalty (always funny) to not being able to use a mop. She also writes for the paper about music, graphic novels and pet supplies. Check out her blog for more.
She has personally supported me, and Sherman Arts for years...

http://www.lizspikol.com/
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/


*A.D. AMOROSI
Writer FOR CITY PAPER ( ICE PACK, reviews, articles, arts) and MAGNET magazine, and VILLAGE VOICE
One of the only steady supporters of the Local Music Scene. He supports so many amazing folks in Philly and should be thanked daily for letting folks know how important it is to support the local scene. He has supported Sherman and many, many, many bands/ performers/ etc. over the years.
He hosts http://www.themondaynightclub.com
An Amazing series that hosts some of the best in LOCAL and NATIONAL Acts, expect anything form Punk, to Cabarte, to Rock, to Spoken word, to Comedy, etc. A.D DJ's each week.

*DOUGLAS AND DAN @ THE GREEN LINE CAFE have supported SHERMAN COMMUNITY ARTS over the past two years in numerous ways. They have both been a catalyst to creating community in West Philly and support LOCAL ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, BAKERS, and many others...
http://www.douglaswitmer.com/ (LOCAL ARIST)
http://www.greenlinecafe.com


*JJ TIZIOU (Local Photograper)

JJ takes all the photos for the Philkadelphia Fringe Festival as well as many events in Phila. His prints are great. Buy his work and support him. He is one of the true Phila artist that spends many hours capturing some of the most interesting arts events in Philly. He has taken many photos of events I have done. Buy his work, hire him. He is a good guy and great photographer.
http://www.jjtiziou.net/


DOUG WALLEN

Doug has gone out of his way to support the local scene, and local bands, in many many ways.
He has especially brough lots of much needed attention to the West Philly scene over the past few years. Support whatever he does because its all good.
(Writer Philly Weekly/ Somebody's Baby, etc)
"http://www.myspace.com/dougwallen"




LOCAL PAPERS
PHILLY WEEKLY

"http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/"


CITY PAPER

"http://www.citypaper.net/"


WRITERS BLOCK
http://www.myspace.com/writerblocks



LOCAL BANDS LINKS
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(These are links to bands that are some of the best Local Philly Performers in town)
http://www.myspace.com/nataliewiseblood
WISEBLOOD

http://www.myspace.com/demiourgos
DEMIGOUROS
http://www.myspace.com/fmusic
F!

http://www.myspace.com/fmusic

CHROMELODEON http://www.chromelodeon.com

RAMONA CORDOVA http://www.ramonacordova.com/

CHARLES COHEN http://www.myspace.com/beepsandboops
SETH-THIRD SON OF ALBERT

http://www.myspace.com/seththirdsonofalbert
ALBERT EINSTONE
http://www.myspace.com/alberteinstone
UNIVOX

http://www.myspace.com/univoxmusic


MAKE A RISING http://www.tonewplanet.com/MAR.html

BURIED BEDS http://www.buriedbeds.com/

THE TEETH http://www.theteeth.net

AMY PICKARD http://www.myspace.com/amypickard

NOTHERN ARMS http://www.myspace.com/northernarms

PHILL MOORE BROWNE
http://philmoorebrowne.com/
LE CABARET MELANGE http://www.lecabaretmelange.com/

DOCTOR AND PHILIP http://www.doctorandphilip.com/

MAN MAN http://www.wearemanman.com/
MEN IN FUR heartonmysleeve.net/">http://meninfur.heartonmysleeve.net/

ROBERT SKORO
http://www.robertskoro.com/
BERETTA 76
http://www.beretta76.com/
DRAGON CITY
http://www.dragoncitymusic.com/
CHEESE ON BREAD http://www.cheeseonbread.com/

CYNTHIA G MASON http://www.cynthiagmason.com/

NIAGARA FALLS http://www.honeymoonmusic.com/niagarafalls.htm

OTONO BRUJO http://www.brujomusic.org/

FAN OF FRIENDS http://www.myspace.com/fanoffriends

JOSHUA MARCUS http://www.myspace.com/joshuamarcus
SHARKS WITH WINGS
http://www.sharkswithwings.com/

CLAIRAUDIENT http://www.clairaudient.org/

DAVID FIRST http://www.davidfirst.com/
THE NOTEKILLERS http://www.notekillers.com/
GREY REVEREND

http://www.myspace.com/greyreverendmusic
MISCHIEF BREW http://www.fistolo.com/MischiefBrew.html

TODD YOUNG http://www.toddyoung.net/
EVIL JANET http://www.eviljanet.com/
MERRIT JANSON http://www.merrittjanson.com/

SOLTERO http://www.solterosongs.com/
PATTERN IS MOVMENT http://www.patternismovement.com/
SYMPATHIZERS http://www.thnthn.com/
THE CHANCE http://myspace.com/thechance/

THE ULTIMATE UNITED GIVERS OF THEMES
http://www.myspace.com/theultimateunitedgiversofthemes/

KILROY
"http://www.shawnkilroy.com"

BAIRD SISTERS
http://www.thebairdsisters.com/

SHOT BY SHOT
http://www.shotbyshotmusic.com/

KURA KURA PA
http://www.myspace.com/kurukurupa"
HIGH MOUNTAIN
http://www.myspace.com/themountainhigh

MARK PRICE/CARS WILL BURN
"http://markpriceisafactory.com"

JANGLING SPARROWS
http://www.janglingsparrows.com/

GOOD DUST
http://www.gooddust.com/

ALVIN LIKE APPLES
http://www.myspace.com/alvinlikesapples

KEN
http://www.ilikeken.com/
DENISON WITMER
http://www.denisonwitmer.com/

LOTSIX
http://www.lotsix.info/

JORDAN
http://www.myspace.com/thefurniture

THE BOATS
Http://www.myspace.com/theboats

LOW BUDGETS
http://www.lowbudgets.com/
BLOOD FEATHERS
http://www.myspace.com/bloodfeathersrockandrollband

SPINTO BAND
http://www.spintoband.com/

DAN FISHBACK
http://www.danfishback.com/

PERSONA
http://thepersona.com/
UNIVOX
http://www.myspace.com/univoxmusic
NORTHERN LIBERTIES
http://worldeaterrecords.org/NORTHERNLIBERTIES/SPLASH.HTM

DIAGRAM
http://www.diagrammusic.com/
FERN KNIGHT
http://www.fernknight.com/
GOLDEN BALL
http://www.goldenballmusic.com/
DR. DOG
http://www.drdogmusic.com/
BAD NEWS BATS
http://www.myspace.com/badnewsbats
RIFLE NICE
http://www.riflenice.com/
PONY PANTS

myspace.com/ponypants
NORMAN JOHNSONS
http://www.myspace.com/thenormanjohnson
DANIELSON FAMILE

http://www.danielson.info/
THE SWIMMERS
http://www.theswimmers.com/
ARC AND SENDER
http://www.hightwo.com/sender.html

ABSINTHE DRINKERS
http://theabsinthedrinkers.com/

MIKINGMIHRAB
http://www.mikingmihrab.com/
CHRIS BOZZONE

http://www.chrisbozzone.com/
DR. KETCHUP
http://www.drketchup.com/
MATT DAVIS AERIAL PROJECT
http://www.mattdavisguitar.com/
MELODY GARDOT
http://www.myspace.com/melodygardotxmas
TICKLEY FEATHER
http://www.myspace.com/tickleyfeather
CHANCE TRIO
http://www.thechancetrio.com/
THE LILY'S
http://www.myspace.com/thelilys
BLOOD FEATHERS
http://www.myspace.com/bloodfeathersrockandrollband
ANALBATROSS
http://www.analbatross.com/

THE ESPERS
http://www.espers.org/

UNDERGIRL
http://undergirl.org/
MIKE TAMBORO
http://www.miketamburo.com/
B.C. CAMPLIGHT
http://www.bccamplight.com/
WALKER LUNDEE
http://www.myspace.com/walkerlundee
TRILOBITE
http://bathotaxe.com/trilobite.htm
PHIL MOORE BROWNE
http://www.myspace.com/chimurenga
LANGHORNE SLIM
http://www.langhorneslim.com/
OBERON ORCHESTRA

http://www.myspace.com/oberonorchestra
NEED NEW BODY
http://www.neednewbody.com/
KANDY WHALES

http://www.kandywhales.com/
AR DUVALL
http://www.myspace.com/arduvall
VOICES OF AFRICA

voicesofafrica.net
AQUILLA ROSE

http://aquilaroseband.com/
NATIONAL EYE
http://www.nationaleye.com/
KEVIN K KELLY
http://www.myspace.com/kevinjkelly
NACE FAMILY
http://www.myspace.com/thenacefamily
CHARLEMANGE

http://www.beholdcharlemagne.com/
FENCE KITCHEN

http://www.fencekitchen.com/
LIV CARROW

http://www.myspace.com/livcarrow
VIVIAN GIRLS

http://www.myspace.com/theviviangirlsband
HUMA
http://www.humamusic.com/
BUNNYBRAINS
http://www.myspace.com/thebunnybrains
ALISON POLANS
http://www.myspace.com/allisonpolans
NORTHERN VALENTINE
http://www.myspace.com/northernvalentine
SWIMS
http://www.theswims.com/
ARLENE MCCANN
http://www.myspace.com/arlenemccann
FRANZSCHUBERT
http://www.myspace.com/franzschubert
ILLVIBE COLLECTIVE
http://www.illvibe.net/
KATE GAFFNEY
http://www.kategaffney.com/
BEAR IS DRIVING
http://www.myspace.com/bearisdrivingphilly
STEPHAN BLUMN

http://www.philafunk.com/stephenbluhm
THE BURRS

http://www.myspace.com/darkandheavenlyworldrecordings
SATANIZED
http://www.myspace.com/thetruesatanized



DJ'S
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ROBERT DRAKE
http://www.myspace.com/phillysexdwarf
DJ ROO
http://www.myspace.com/djroogirl
DJ APT ONE

http://www.myspace.com/djaptone
DJJC
myspace.com/kooldjjjc




INDEPENDENT THEATER
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http://www.pigiron.org/home.html
Pig Iron is consistently one of the most best Theater Companies in Phila. They are celebrating 10 years of shows this year January 4-2- Pig Iron Presents "Gentlemen Volunteers"


PHILADELPHIA THEATER ALLIANCE
(INFORMATION ABOUT MOST PHILADELPHIA THEATER COMPANIES CAN BE FOUND HERE)

Mission-The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia is a member-based service and leadership organization composed of non-profit professional theatres, individuals, and other affiliated organizations within the Greater Philadelphia region. The Theatre Alliance serves to strengthen and lead the region's richly diverse theatre community by promoting positive awareness and serving as a resource for information, professional development and advocacy.
http://www.theatrealliance.org/


THEATER EXILE

Theatre Exile is a non-profit theatre company dedicated to providing a safe and creative environment in which Philadelphia artists can grow and experiment and ultimately, find their own voice. We produce risky and challenging plays that contain a sense of true “Philadelphia spirit” which is to say, plays that capture an innate human sensibility that focuses on family, work and our indomitable drive. We are constantly striving to reach out to new theatre audiences throughout the community by presenting both new works as well as established plays.
We believe in freedom of expression; formulated through innovation, exploration and provocation.
Our shows this season will be performed at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. For tickets and info call 215-922-4462. Click www.theatreexile.org to visit our web site.
www.theatreexile.org


INTERACT THEATER COMPANY

Founded in 1988, InterAct is a theatre for today's world, producing new and contemporary plays that explore the social, political, and cultural issues of our time. InterAct's aim is to educate, as well as entertain its audiences, by producing world-class, thought-provoking productions, and by using theatre as a tool to foster positive social change. Through its artistic and educational programs, InterAct seeks to make a significant contribution to the cultural life of Philadelphia and to the American theatre.
http://www.myspace.com/interacttheatrecompany

NEW PARADISE LABARATORIES

New Paradise Laboratories (NPL) was founded to create surprising, meticulous, spiritually challenging, and wholly distinctive experimental theatre productions that investigate physical expression, on-stage and in life. These productions are assembled using collaborative creative processes developed by the company. The work tends to value wild humor, shock, a concern for history, a muscular visual sensibility, and a fascination with the utopian impulse. Furthermore, NPL uses the fruits of its experimentation to benefit the artistic and audience community as a whole.
www.newparadiselaboratories.org

BRAT PRODUCTIONS

WHY WE EXIST--- Founded in 1996, Brat's mission is to create a new, younger generation of theatre goers by creating theater that breaks the rules; theatre that tests conventions; theatre that rocks. HOW IT ALL STARTED--- In an effort to make theatre going less intimidating, Madi Distefano directed A Midsummer Night's Dream in a brick and ivy covered courtyard in Queen Village. The unique atmosphere was made even more accessible with a BYOB policy and a $5 ticket price. Since then Brat has continued working on both contemporary material and re-envisioned classics, working with new artists, working in non-traditional venues and working to keep our ticket prices low.
www.bratproductions.org



LOCAL MUSEUMS
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ELLEN TIBERINO MUSEUM
The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum is situated at 3819 Hamilton St. in West Philadelphia. It is open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A $5 donation is requested. Information: 215-382-2003.


LOCAL RADIO
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WPRB

http://www.wprb.com/
ALSO ON I TUNES under ALTERNATIVE

http://www.keepingscoreathome.com/
THIS IS AN AMAZING ARCHIVE OF SOME OF THE BEST LOCAL PERFORMERS RECORDINGS OF LIVE SHOWS, Jon now hosts the City Papers Podcast (Local Support) and has worked very hard supporting the local scene for years.
http://www.wtnrradio.com/

ZRADIO

Zradio is an extension of Zobnoba Records they work together to play any and all music that they can, and have permission to play of course. We welcome all artists and musicians to contact us for airplay on the show. All you need to do is send us a message on myspace or e-mail us and submit some material! We dare you to freak us out. Bottom line, we just need material from people who won't say "give me money" after we play it (we don't have any).
Above you will see our Blog. This is where you can find the latest casts we are doing. We have a regular weekly schedule - every Thursday and Sunday night at 11-ish PM EST. Listen Up!
If you really like what we are doing, then open up or download the latest iTunes and search in the podcasts for Zradio and subscribe to our Podcast for free. That means everytime there's a new Podcast it will automatically download to your iTunes. You can then take it with you on an MP3 player.
You got itunes? Subscribe to Zradio, bitch!
You can also find us on www.podcast.net!
Please, let us know what you think, and remember if you're a band or artist that just wants some one to listen to their music; We are your Podcast Voice!
http://www.myspace.com/zradio



SOUND RESOURCES
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MATT RICCHINI

I like to record and mix rock bands, especially weird ones. Acoustic theory and microphones fill me with geeky joy. I live in a large old Victorian house with several other musicians, so when you hire me you get to use all our stuff, some of which is listed below under what I "sound like." In the past, I have worked with Pepi Ginsberg (co-producer, engineer, performer), Charlemagne, (co-producer, performer), Lemons are Louder than Rocks (mixing), Mt. Fuji (tracking), King of Prussia (tracking, mixing), and Soft People (producer, engineer, performer). Some samples of that work can be found a little lower down....
My work style is very flexible, though I do prefer to get things sounding the way a client wants before we even get to mixing. (That's where all our guitars, amps, and pedals come in handy!) This requires my familiarity with the behavior of each drum, guitar, amp, pedal, room, and mic used during a session. I worry about that stuff and anticipate how things will blend so you don't have to and can just perform.
Recently, I recorded a series of live harp concerts, and edited audio for a full length documentary of photographer Zoe Strauss.
I am also available for theater sound engineering, operation, or design, having spent four seasons as the house sound tech for the Wilma Theater, and working for BRAT Productions (EYE-95 Re-Tarred), Shakespeare in Clark Park, and Pig Iron theater company.
I even teach drum lessons! That's me playing on the two Soft People songs, SugarMama and Debauched in the Aughts. I have two kits here, so we can play alongside each other as we go.
Sound Engineering (record, mix, post production)- $25/hr
Drum Performance - $20/hr
Performing and Engineering - additional $20/hr thru tracking
Drum lessons - $25/hr
http://www.myspace.com/mattricchini




BLOGS
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PHAWKER.COM

http://www.myspace.com/phawker



LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS
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GREEN LINE CAFE
http://www.greenlinecafe.com

GLEANERS CAFE
http://www.myspace.com/thegleanerscafe

THE SATELITE

I'm a coffee shop in West Philly. I have wifi. Black Death is a chocolate kick-in-the-pants, or a metal band from Ohio.
This is Wendy and Alexi's new coffeshop AKA The Comet. We serve Fair Trade certified organic coffee that's roasted locally. We have loads of teas, if that's your thing, our supplier is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership. We have herbal infusions, all organic or "wildharvested", drinks to ease your cold or soothe you to sleep. There's stuff to eat, too, but you'll see what's to eat that day when you come in. No meaty food here, though. lots of spinach. and cheese, if you like that kind of thing.
http://www.myspace.com/satellitecoffee

ROCKET CAT CAFE

The Rocketcat Cafe" 2001 Frankford Ave
"http://www.myspace.com/therocketcatcafe"

KAFFA CROSSING

http://www.myspace.com/kaffacrossingcafe

MUGSHOTS
Living in the "3-0" we knew that fairmount was in desperate need of a coffeehouse and in the summer of 2004 we made it happen. Mugshots is committed to making a positive contribution to our community by being mindful of the environment and our neighbors, both local and global, in all our actions.
http://www.myspace.com/mmmugshotscoffee


DANCE
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MIRO DANCE

http://www.myspace.com/mirodancetheatre




LOCAL BOOKING/PROMOTIONS
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*FLYING V

FlyingV will hold monthly shows at various venues around Philadelphia booking 3-5 bands per night with a video artist and instellation artists. Flying V will also hold SWAP nights in cities such as San Fransisco, NYC, and Denver (ie: sending philly bands to San Fran and sending San Fran bands to Philly) forming a larger collective of musicians. The goal is to eventully set up FlyingV Records and open up a studio in Philadelphia.
http://www.myspace.com/flyingvpresents

ARS NOVA WORKSHOP

Ars Nova Workshop: An Introduction
Founded in 2000, Ars Nova Workshop (ANW) is a Philadelphia non-profit jazz and experimental music presenting organization. ANW intentionally programs events and concerts in alternative spaces, showcasing divergent and challenging musical traditions and perspectives. ANW acts as an intermediary between musicians and composers and their audiences, while working to inform, inspire, and challenge listeners while elevating the role of jazz and experimental music in contemporary culture.
Fervently upholding the jazz/Free Jazz continuums by supporting its musicians, other 20th century composers and improvisers as well as the work of emerging artists, ANW events are a forum for discourse and new trends in contemporary music theories and practices. ANW believes in the transformative power of challenging art and seeks to be a vital cultural resource for Philadelphia (and beyond) by providing the most engaging and appropriate environment for musicians and composers.
http://www.arsnovaworkshop.com/


BOWERBIRD
Conceived of in the waning days of 2005, bowerbird is a presenting organization dedicated to exhibiting innovative contemporary culture: freely improvised and experimental music, electronic and processed sound, (composed) new music, experimental film, dance and contact improvisation, and other creative, genre-defying performing arts.
"http://www.bowerbird.org/index.php"


EVIL TWIN BOOKING

http://www.eviltwinbooking.org/
Evil Twin Booking Agency is a worker owned collective that helps to bring socially conscious independent films and performance artists to both small towns and large cities. We believe that art and information are for the people, and not only for the privileged. Folks get in touch with us when they want to bring any of the presentations on our roster to their town, and we help them figure out how to host the event.
Normally the task of exhibition is a difficult one for the independent mediamaker: Smaller distributors and self-distributed projects are often forced to compete against well funded studios for the limited amount of space and time in metropolitan art-house theatres. At Evil Twin Booking we're trying to remedy this problem as many of the projects we deal with are politically oriented and cutting edge and need a little more push. (We consider ourselves subcaninophiles: we root for the underdog.)


*FRESH OUT MEDIA
http://www.freshoutmedia.com/
Freshout Media - Presenting music content through effective mediums in attempt to expose art of substance that is “UnHeard” by the masses.
The aim of Freshout Media is to provide original and intriguing music related content in mediums of Print, Audio, Live Events, and the Web. Our absolute focus is to provide exposure to art that is of substance and unique.

LOCAL STORES/ CRAFTS
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DELICIOUS CORSETS

http://www.DeliciousCorsets.com

RE SOURCE

a unique retail venue featuring local artists who create handcrafted art, clothing, jewelry, accessories, books and children's items from a variety of recycled materials. location: 3620 Lancaster Ave. in West Philly. digits: 215-387-3403 Store HOURS are: T W TH: 12-6 + Friday & Saturday: 12-9 Artist cosignment hours are: Wed.'s + Saturdays 2 pm-5 pm! Support local arts!
"http://www.myspace.com/resourceart"

FULL CIRCLE

West phillys best kept secret.... 403 S. 45th St."

WOODEN SHOE BOOKS


I'm the oldest Anarchist Infoshop on the Eastern Seaboard.
I live at 508 S. 5th Street, between South and Lombard streets, in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Call me at 215-413-0999, baby. My website is www.woodenshoebooks.org
I specialize in Anarchist & other radical political literature, from theory to history to tactic books. We also carry an erray of Anarchist journals and newspapers, as well as other progressive publications. It is even rumored that the Wooden Shoe is a great place to pick up dates! The Wooden Shoe is also a drop-off point for Books Through Bars, a Philadelphia based program to get books to prisoners. If you are interested in it, you can go to http://www.booksthroughbars.org/ I sell many records and cds, too, from punk to hip-hop.
Also in stock is a generous amount of t-shirts in my back. You can see me and my children tabling at many political events across Philadelphia. The collective that runs me are friendly people who will talk your ear off and are always up for a nice discussion.
www.woodenshoebooks.org

DAMAGED GOOD BOUTIQUE

We are not your mum's underwear, but, quite possibly, your grandmum's. We believe in the so often forgotten slogan "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a 'tootsie' pop?" We throw fashion shows/slumber parties/burlesque revues and ummm, "demonstrations". Ask for us by name. Buy a gift certificate for your peepshow girl, now!
People who aren't afraid of a little tightness... & those who have the urge to take their clothes off but leave their undergarments on while engaging in public displays of humiliation. We are Damaged Goods. The Antiquairan (btw. South & Banbridge) 615 S. 6th St. Phila, PA 19146 Fri.- 2-7 Sat.- 12-8 Sun. 12-6/ hellcatgirls.com
http://www.myspace.com/kiki_berlin

PLAID PONY VINTAGE

I am an awesome Vintage Website that has fun and funky Clothing, Accessories and Housewares from the 50's to the 80's. I have loads of stuff for guys and gals, all handpicked for freshness. I love good design, fun fabrics, good color combinations, stuff that's a little wacky, and anything that makes me smile. I have a great look and am not afraid of shameless self-promotion. Check me out at http://www.plaidponyvintage.com



LOCAL PODCASTS
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WORST MUSIC EVER PLAYED
(No longer active but files are archived)
They are making a great name for themselves in the Philly Music scene by hosting Podcasts with some of the best of Philly Musicians incluing Honus of MAN MAN, (Upcoming soon) BURIED BEDS, SPINTO BAND, JOSHUA MARCUS, NATIONAL EYE, DRAGON CITY, A SIDES, RAMONA CORDOVA, and more...
LISTEN, LEARN, LOVE....

http://www.whymepodcast.org/

JON SOLOMON'S LOCAL SUPPORT PODCAST
Local Philly Music Podcast

http://www.citypaper.net/podcast/



LOCAL MUSIC SHOPS
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THE MARVELOUS

http://www.themarvelous.com/





LOCAL ARTS ORGS & MUSIC COLLECTIVES
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NEW PLANET

http://www.tonewplanet.com/

ART CLASH
http://www.artclash.com/
(hosts such events as FUN A DAY...)

LAVA SPACE
We are an all-volunteer group of individuals and grassroots organizations committed to resisting oppression and transforming society by creating an open, respectfully run and cooperatively managed community space at 4134 Lancaster Avenue. We are driven by a vision of a world where people of all races, genders, and backgrounds can learn from and support one another across the boundaries our current system creates. We want 4134 to further that vision by providing shared space for meetings, meals, computers & copiers; a home for collectively owned resources for media, arts, construction, and community activism.We hope that the space will serve as an incubator, an open door, and a launch pad for the ideas & skills that we need to transform our world.
http://www.defenestrator.org/lava/

NEW PHIILY ART

http://www.newphillyart.com/

RENEGADE ART COLLECTIVE
http://www.renegade-art-coalition.com/

MIDWIVES ART COLLECTIVE

http://www.myspace.com/themwc/


KLIP COLLECTIVE
"http://www.myspace.com/klipcollective"


THE PRINT CENTER

The Print Center is a nonprofit art gallery that exhibits and sells orginal, contemporary prints and photographs. We are FREE and open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 - 5:30pm. Come visit us!
http://www.myspace.com/theprintcenter


PHILADELPHIA SEWING COLLECTIVE

http://phillysewing.org/


CENTER FOR EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS

http://www.cfeva.org/

BIG ART SHOW
http://www.myspace.com/bigartshow
WWW.BIGARTSHOW.COM



http://www.deepfrybonanza.com/artnoise/?page_id=212


IN LIQUID

InLiquid.com is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) web-based membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities and exposure for visual artists and designers, serving as a free public hub for arts information and resources, and making the visual arts more accessible to a broader audience. More than just an online presence, InLiquid also nurtures our creative community through a continuing series of "non-virtual" art exhibitions and events.
"http://www.inliquid.com"


BOOD SAMEL

This is not a band. This is a sacrament to life and consciousness at the end of the world. This is not an option. This is a project for lifers, for those who the margins of culture are not a choice. This is for those who can't function but won't lie down and die. This is for people whose only rest comes from death, for those who proceed regardless. This is the left-hand path as applied to DIY. There is a lot of work to be done involving a mix of long term construction and surgical destruction.
http://www.boodsamel.com/

FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL

The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial is the nation's oldest tuition-free art school — located in the heart of South Philadelphia.
Fleisher is guided by the spirit of its founder, who first extended an invitation in 1898 for 'the world to come and learn art.' More than a century later, Samuel Fleisher's singular vision of high-quality, tuition-free art instruction continues uninterrupted at the Memorial.
At Fleisher, artists of all backgrounds share in the commonality of the creative experience while studying with a distinguished faculty of working artists in fine arts mediums as diverse as painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography and ceramics.
Throughout its history, Fleisher programs have impacted more than 500,000 individuals, whether through its in-house art classes for adults and children, or, more recently, via in-class and after school programs in area schools. Last year, over 4,000 students attended programs that offered more than 80 choices for visual arts study weekly. Additionally, the exhibition and performance programs over the past thirty years have featured and promoted the work of innumerable local, regional, national and internationally known artists.
http://www.fleisher.org/


DIYUSA

our goal here is to chronicle people doing house shows/basement shows/diy shows across the entire country of the USA. we'd like to help bands book tours. we want to gather venues for all possible musical genres. we won't add a venue that we don't talk to before hand. which is why this is pretty damn empty right now. please direct us towards awesome people doing awesome shows! SEND US A MESSAGE TO GET LISTED!!!! OR EMAIL BILLY AT SETFIRETOTHECOUCH@GMAIL.COM !!!
Don't do house shows, but want to? send us a message and we'll be sure to help!
http://www.myspace.com/dodiyusa



*EDUCATIONAL
PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK

Whats this Rock School thing all about? The Paul Green School of Rock Music is the nations premier performance-based rock music program. We accept students from ages 7-18 and turn them into genuine rock stars. How does the program work? Students receive 45 minute private lessons on the instrument of the their choice. Students also participate in weekly 3 hour supervised rehearsals to prepare them for the main event, THE SHOW! Past shows have included tributes to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Metallica, The Who, Iron Maiden, Zappa and the Beatles. We find that the combination of private lessons and group band practice with their peers is the best way to motivate kids to practice hard, overcome stage fright, and become amazing musicians. Is it too late to join for this seasons shows? We operate with an open, rolling admissions process for all 3 seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall) throughout the year. How do I join? CALL US NOW !!!!!
http://www.schoolofrock.com/



LOCAL POETS/ AUTHORS
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*PHILLY FICTION

Philly Fiction is a collection of short stories highlighting Philadelphia as a city of literary inspiration. Whimsical, inventive, and profound, these tales set in the City of Brotherly Love paint insightful portraits of contemporary life. A girl comes of age among the stoop-sitters of a working-class neighborhood; a divorcé moves to Philadelphia and finds meaning in the words of a stranger; a gardener struggles against the deer of Fairmount Park; a barfly seeks solace watching pizzas delivered to a brothel; an unlikely pair try to mend a lost friendship in the face of imminent death; a neurotic discovers love on the dance floor. These must-read stories from established and up-and-coming writers will captivate and delight you, whether you grew up in Philadelphia or have yet to make your first visit.
http://www.myspace.com/phillyfiction


TOM DEVANEY

http://www.myspace.com/thomasdevaney

SAMANTHA BARROW

http://samanthabarrow.com

URSUAL RUCKER

http://ursula-rucker.com/maat.html


GREG DOWNS
http://www.myspace.com/gregorydowns



LOCAL ARTISTS
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ANNE CANFIELD

www.annecanfield.com

DRETIME

http://www.myspace.com/dretime

BETH NIXON

www.ramshackleenterprises.net(art of Beth Nixon)

ZOE COHEN

http://www.zoecohen.com/

*JEFF KILPATRICK
"http://thebaboonbellows.blogspot.com/2005/02/bunch-of-cartoonists-walk-into-room.html

JJ TIZIOU

i'm a photographer based in philadelphia. i already spend too much time on the computer. a better way to find out about me is
http://www.jjtiziou.net

DAVID ARONSON

I'm an artist/teacher/healer/witch/poet, intelligent, articulate, friendly, down-to-earth, spiritual, quirky and intense. I am an illustrator, digital artist and fine artist (drawing, painting), a certified hypnotherapist, 2nd degree reiki, and integrated energy therapy master. I am somewhat adept at tarot and astrology. I teach adults and children drawing, oil painting, watercolor and cartooning. If you'd like to see my work, go to
www.alchemicalwedding.com

MARK PRICE

http://www.myspace.com/markprice

*DAVE GLASS
Dave Glass Punk Pin Up Pop Art
http://www.daveglassart.com/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/u/dgdotcom/


JESSY MOYNIHAN
(See his cartoons in the Philly Weekly)

Jesse Moynihan (of Make a Rising)
http://www.nonlocalbooks.com/


PSYDDE DELICIOUS (Artist/ Corset Maker/ Party

In the words of Philadelphia Style magazine, "...Psydde Delicious is a mess." The designer, promoter, party monger, and all around dirty boy is the creator and host of the now infamous Fast Cheap and Out of Control party. Delicious, when not encouraging amateurs to take it off for the "Cheap Slut Go-Go Contest," can often be found lacing people into beautiful but binding corset creations as part of his job description in Delicious Corsets , with partner Amy Schmitz. Psydde is also the monstrosity responsible for ROCK N ROLL QUEER BAR: An irreverent circus for the homopunk, queer-rocker set. He is responsible for the Pornaoke (He provide the scenes, YOU provide the screams!) But his most devastating contribution to the decline of western civilization may be Titty Slap, An all girl trampoline topless slap fight. Psydde feels it is his responsibility and goal to destroy the inhibitions of uptight, repressed, and narrow-minded individuals everywhere!
http://www.deliciousworlddomination.com/


ART GALLERIES
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MEW GALLERY

http://www.mewgallery.org/
http://www.myspace.com/mewgallery
coming soon to 906 Christian
Lauren Parker and Carolynne McNeel are the lovely ladies of Mew Gallery. They both went to Drexel University for Fashion Design 3 years apart from each other, but didn't really get to know each other and become friends until they worked a series of jobs together (Mimi Maternity-design team, And 1-tech team, Fleisher-teaching children's workshops.)
Through all these changes, the one thing that remained consistent was their great collaboration and teamwork, so they decided this whole office job thing is for the birds and decided to work together for themselves!!
The idea of Mew Gallery sprouted from a collaborative bond they formed in June of '05 at a small scale for partaking in craft fairs, each bringing their strengths from their individual projects (Aviaire-CM, and Casita Nido-LP) to create their Portauovo brand.


PADLOCK GALLERY

The Padlock Gallery is an ex-living room turned gallery space, which features monthly art exhibits from Philadelphia based and/or related artists with occaisional music shows and other performances thrown into the mix. The gallery was started by the original Padlock housemates Molly McIntyre, Ted Passon and Q who started holding and curating shows there in February 2004. Charlie Cottone moved in in 2005 and things keep happening.
http://www.padlockgallery.com/

BLACK FLOOR GALLERY
Some say art is sacred. not all art, but ours. It has been sought after by generations of scholars and the simple-minded alike. Everyone searches for the golden key to unlock its vast vaults; staining the world with wit and beauty. The gods are waiting for someone to discover it and now there is a chance, a very accessible chance to enter this desirable realm of the unknown, this seductive and torturous void and get a peek of salivation. Perhaps you might get distracted along the way....
www.blackfloorgallery.com

SPACE 1026

What is Space 1026?
It‘s a tough question, but here are three answers:
Space 1026 has been a 7 year experiment. It has developed from a handful of founders to dozens of co-conspirators. Together we are becoming Space 1026.
Space 1026 is a common excitement for making, producing and creating, not for some outside world of aficionados, but for each other, for our own kind.
Space 1026 is two floors of a building at 11th and Arch. That‘s in Philadelphia. It is a network of dozens of artists who‘ve had studios at the Space, past and present. It is dozens of artists who‘ve had shows at the Space over the last 7 years. It is dozens of artists who come to our events, and participate in our community.
Space 1026 is a community - a creative community - not an institution.
Or you could try and pull some postmodern shit and say Space 1026 does not exist; but then you‘d have to do some explaining to the mice that eat our leftovers every night.
http://www.space1026.com

FALLING COW

A contemporary art gallery located at 732 S. 4th Street; Philadelphia, PA 19147. Visit our webpage at
www.fallingcow.org



LOCAL LABELS
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HIGH TWO

http://www.hightwo.com/

HONEYMOON RECORDS

http://www.honeymoonmusic.com/


FISTOLO RECORDS
http://www.myspace.com/fistolorecords


BADMASTER RECORDS

http://www.badmasterrecords.com/


PARK THE VAN RECORDS
http://www.parkthevan.com/


INDEPENDENT MUSIC VENUES
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TRITONE
http://www.tritonebar.com/
BOB AND BARBARA'S
http://www.sswba.org/Directory/BobandBarbara/bob.html
MILL CREEK TAVERN
http://www.millcreektavern.com/
FUIME
http://www.myspace.com/fiume


FERGIES
http://www.myspace.com/fergies

UPSTAIRS AT SALS

http://www.myspace.com/upstairsatsals

BOB AND BARBARAS

15th and South
http://www.myspace.com/bobandbarbaras

ORTLIEBS

The "Jazzhaus" is a long, wood-paneled bar and restaurant that just “oozes” cool. LIVE! World-Class Jazz is happening seven nights a week, featuring artists from todays living jazz legends to the hippest up and comers on the scene. The “Hausband” has been honored as the "best houseband" in the "Best of Philly" issue of Philadelphia Magazine. For your palette Ortlieb's Cajun and American fare is sure to have your taste buds jumpin. Ortlieb's Jazzhaus has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including "Best of Philadelphia" in 1992, 1995, 1998, 2002 and received awards from City Paper in 1990, 1999, 2000, 2004 and 2005. We have been listed as one of the top 50 jazz clubs in the U.S. in Downbeat magazine, and listed as “THE” jazz club in Philadelphia by Details magazine.
www.ortliebsjazzhaus.com

JOHNY BRENDAS

All draft, all local beer on tap plus fresh locally-grown food! Kitchen open from 11am-1am seven days a week! Full menu available every day plus a Brunch Menu on Saturdays & Sundays. Advance tickets available at www.johnnybrendas.com Sign up for our mailing list for the chance to win free tickets.
http://www.myspace.com/johnnybrendas



PHILLY HOUSE SHOWS
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DANGER DANGER

http://www.myspace.com/dangerdangerhouse


5034 WILLOWS AVE.
http://www.myspace.com/5034willows


CLAP IT OFF HOUSE

http://www.myspace.com/clapitoff
We are a house that has parties! shows! dance offs!
we live at 1208 S. 46th Street in lovely west philadelphia.

HAUNTED CREAM EGG
the haunted cream egg is a venue designed to produce and promote art in a variety of media. we host music shows, gallery presentations, performance art, film screenings, dinner parties, salon discussions, music sessions, and whatever else is bubbling in our brains. the idea for the haunted cream egg arose out of a need for a local collective of wonkiness and artistic exploration. we believe in all things haunted and psychedelic. we like our people strange and our music even stranger. we want a coast-to-coast movement. open up your brain, here we come.
we would like to extend our performance type, however, to include more than just music shows. dancers, playwrites, actors, puppeteers, performance artists, filmmakers, photographers, painters, drawers, animators, craftspeople, writers, poets, and anyone else with an inkling for creativity: we would like to be a venue for your work. contact us.
the haunted cream egg ascension works in close conjunction with other DIY venues/production companies in the philadelphia area such as: THE BIG PINK, THE AVANT GENTLEMEN'S LODGE, DANGER! DANGER!, BOWERBIRD, CLAP IT OFF, 409, CEDAR HALL, BADMASTER RECORDS, and many more. additionally, the haunted cream egg would not exist without the incredible contributions and creative energies of countless individual friends from around philadelphia.
http://www.myspace.com/hauntedcreamegg


FESTIVALS
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TERROR FILM FESTIVAL

Terror Film Festival is in its first year and we’re eager to go. To better support filmmakers and fans in a more positive way, Terror Film Festival is now bringing to our filmmakers and fans a cooler, more intimate film festival.
Don’t worry, we’re still down with supporting the filmmaking and the movies of the horror, fantasy, sci-fi and thriller genres. That never changes. But now we’re also focusing more on the quality and integrity of the festival by making it a more personal and enjoyable experience for the fans and filmmakers.
One way that Terror Film Festival is doing this is by choosing one select venue throughout the festival to screen your films. This allows us to focus more on the presentation of the films. And we’ve eliminated the conglomerated ideals and have placed our focus squarely on where it belongs. Screening the films so they’re enjoyed by the audiences. And we still offer a shot at cash prizes, awards, and that sweet, sweet distributor look.
Another way Terror Film Festival is focusing more on the films is by having our after parties at wonderful local watering holes close to the venue. We’re selecting primo establishments that will enhance the whole feeling of being a part of this festival. And by refocusing our efforts less on the parties, we can spend much more time on making sure that your film screening absolutely rocks!
TerrorFilmFestival.net

215 FESTIVAL

The 215 Festival is Philadelphia's own home-grown literary festival, celebrating writers and writing, both local and national. This annual event was created to capture the spirit of cutting-edge literature as a performance genre all its own. The Festival is a showcase for performers that are as smartly engaging as a book and authors that are as fun to watch as a band. For more information: 215festival.com
http://215festival.com/

PHILLY FILM FESTIVAL (See above)



WEEKLY/MONTHLY ONGOING PARTIES & EVENTS
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*DUMPSTA PLAYERS

http://www.dumpstaplayers.org/
The Dumpsta Players are a monthly themed interactive improvisational theatre experience that parodies society's joys and ills in an irreverent and over-the-top style. Dumpsta was chosen as a name because the company recycles costumes, actors, characters, and comic bits month after month. Dumpsta also brings to mind the trashy nature of our performing -- drag queens, genderfuck, and all walks of life come together and express joy, rage and general chaos through live mic and lipsynched sketches once a month!

FAST CHEAP AN OUT OF CONTROL

FAST CHEAP AND OUT OF CONTROL
Psydde Delicious' Fast Cheap and Out of Control is Philadelphia's original rock 'n' roll, amateur go-go party! Long before the slews of immitators there was Fast Cheap... the dirty grandfather of the Philly punk rock and Rock & Roll party! Fast Cheap and Out of Control has been held weekly every Sunday night for over six years... and many more raunchy years to come! Stop by and see what the hype is all about.. Fast Cheap & Out of Control, Fluid nightclub, every Sunday, 10pm!
http://www.fastcheapparty.com/

GATE

formerly Gate to Moonbase Alpha, stands as one of the oldest continually-running events for electronic and experimental music in the city of Philadelphia, and is unique in that all events are completely free to the public. Since the late-1990s, the series has hosted performers from as far away as Europe and Australia, to as close as a block from The Rotunda, where the shows are held. Past performers have used everything from electronic synthesizers, guitars, and laptop computers to scrap metal, tree branches, and children's toys.
http://www.gatephilly.net/




http://www.myspace.com/drsketchyphilly

FIRST PERSON STORY SLAMS

TALL BUT TRUE TALES IN AN EVENING OF COMPETITIVE STORYTELLING AND GOOD CHEER
Do you have a great true-life story? Tell the world (or at least everybody in the bar)!
Email storyslams@firstpersonarts.org for info on storytelling at First Person Arts StorySlams & some great storytelling tips
http://www.myspace.com/firstpersonarts