Germantown Artists Roundtable

Last Chance to See: Eddie E. Luks, photographer at iMPeRFeCT
2019-12-28 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Imperfect Gallery on Gtn Avenue, 5539 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
“One for the Memoires: From Germantown to Ukraine”
Exploring the work of Eddie Einbender Luks, photographer, focusing on friendship and two trips to Ukraine.
Damon Harper will inhabit the back room with his exhibit NOMAD: Pieces of a Man.
The GReaT GLaSS eLeVaToR will have “CARLITO CRUZ Presents…A series of self portraits by said artists of self as other peoples”.
The ReDRooM will be taken over by Joseph Edgerton’ Krause’s “Perspectives”.
Exhibit runs from Nov. 23 – Dec. 28, 2019

Germantown Art & Sound
2019-12-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Our House Culture Center, 6380 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Harlem Nutcracker with South Philly Big Band at Rittenhouse Soundworks
2019-12-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Rittenhouse Soundworks Studios, 219 W. Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
South Philly Big Band returns to Rittenhouse Soundworks for the 3rd Annual Harlem Nutcracker featuring vocalist Najwa Parkins.
Philadelphia based saxophonist, composer and educator Chris Oatts has been hailed as “a force to be reckoned with,” by All About Jazz. Oatts has performed, recorded or toured with the likes of Seal, Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five, Terell Stafford, the Philly Pops, Prism Saxophone Quartet and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Oatts is the nephew of alto saxophone great, Dick Oatts whose debut album as a leader, First Quintet was released in 2017. The record features all original compositions, which pay tribute to the rich tradition of jazz while simultaneously forging a unique and personal style. Oatts is the founder and musical director of the South Philly Big Band, a group steeped in the tradition of the great big bands that continually commissions new works from Philadelphia composers. SPBB has performed shows with Walt Weiskopf, Ignacio Berroa and Gary Smulyan and in December 2017 released a Christmas EP of new imaginations of Christmas classics entitled, “SPBBXMAS.” The group maintains a residency in Philadelphia and plays host to a monthly Big Band Jam Session. Currently on faculty at Temple University, Oatts directs a dedicated saxophone group as well as the Swingin’ Owls: two 16 piece big bands that offer students and community members an opportunity to take part in playing iconic big band music. Oatts also teaches at the Shipley School located in Bryn Mawr, Pa, where he teaches Music Theory, Composition, production, small and large ensemble jazz playing, as well as private saxophone instruction.
Najwa Parkins is a Philadelphia-based vocalist, songwriter/composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator. Her voice has often been described as smooth, smoky, and soulful, with a profound range of emotion. She graduated from Temple University with a B.M. in Jazz Studies and Vocal Performance, after which released her self-produced debut album, Not the Next Someone Else, in 2011. She has shared the stage with a wide array of artists including Benny Golson, Larry McKenna, Bob Dorough, Nellie McKay, Donn T, Houston Person, Nicholas Payton, Phil Woods, and Branford Marsalis. Nawja is the featured vocalist on the 2013 release, New Celebration, by Phil Woods and the Festival Orchestra. She can be seen and heard on the Emmy Award-winning television show, Alex and the Kaleidoscope, which premiered in March 2014. In the winter of 2016, she toured nationally, portraying Rosa Parks in the Mad River Theater Works production of “Walk On: The Rosa Parks Story. Najwa graduated from New York University with a M.S. in Professional Writing in May 2016. She returned to Temple University in the fall of 2016, this time, as an adjunct faculty member in the vocal jazz department.
www.facebook.com/southphillybigband
Tickets $20 / Students $10
at the door Free Parking at the lot next door

Makers Market at iMPeRFeCT Gallery
2019-12-21 12:00 - 20:00 | Imperfect Gallery on Gtn Avenue, 5539 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Come purchase your last minute gifts and enjoy purchasing unique items for friends and family.

Storyteller Ed Stivender "Stories of Light"
2019-12-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Germantown Friends Meeting House, 47 West Coulter, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Ed Stivender
“… the Robin Williams of storytelling.” — Miami Herald

Ed Stivender Shares Stories of Light
Join internationally-known storyteller Ed Stivender for a family program of holiday stories, including The Gift of the Magi, The Juggler of Notre Dame, and the participatory Christmas Rapping.
This event takes place at Germantown Friends Meeting House and supports Project Home. Admission is free and open to the public; however good will donations will be accepted.

You’ll find plenty of free off-street parking on site, as well as Septa Buses 65 and 23 and Chestnut Hill East Train stops nearby.
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information call (610) 623-8546.

About Project HOME
Project Home is a Philadelphia non-profit organization empowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through affordable housing, employment, health care, and education. Join us. Make a Donation. Support the programs and services that are helping to alleviate poverty and end homelessness.

Shakespearean Actor, Banjo Player, Theologian, Mummer, Dreamer, Juggler, and Raconteur

Concert at Germantown Expresso
2019-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Germantwon Expresso Bar, Maplewood Mall, United States
Playing will be Elliot Levin and Dave Hotep with Rumi Kitchen
[mostly Germantowners)

Children's Story Time at Uncle Bobbies
2019-12-10 10:00 - 23:00 | Uncle Bobbie’s Bookstore, 5445 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Children’s Story Time

Young children and their caregivers are invited for weekly story time, every Tuesday at 10am, at Uncle Bobbie’s. Join Mama Kimberly for interactive stories, singing, dancing, and old fashioned fun together!

Blue Monday at La Rose Jazz Cafe
2019-12-09 18:30 - 21:30 | La Rose Jazz Club, 5531 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Enjoy a night of wonderful jazz with the Tony Williams Jazz Quartet: Tony Williams, saxophone, Mike Boone, bass, Craig McIver percussion and Aaron Graves, keyboard.
A warm and welcoming jazz spot in Germantown.
Free parking in rear in lot or on street.

Author Event: Ruha Benjamin
2019-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Uncle Bobbie’s Bookstore, 5445 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Author Event: Ruha Benjamin

Sun Dec 8th 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Uncle Bobbie’s welcomes Professor and Author Ruha Benjamin for an author talk for her book “Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code”. This discussion will be moderated by Professor Dorothy E. Roberts.
About the book:
From everyday apps to complex algorithms, Ruha Benjamin cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can reinforce White supremacy and deepen social inequity.
Benjamin argues that automation, far from being a sinister story of racist programmers scheming on the dark web, has the potential to hide, speed up, and deepen discrimination while appearing neutral and even benevolent when compared to the racism of a previous era. Presenting the concept of the “New Jim Code,” she shows how a range of discriminatory designs encode inequity by explicitly amplifying racial hierarchies; by ignoring but thereby replicating social divisions; or by aiming to fix racial bias but ultimately doing quite the opposite. Moreover, she makes a compelling case for race itself as a kind of technology, designed to stratify and sanctify social injustice in the architecture of everyday life.
This illuminating guide provides conceptual tools for decoding tech promises with sociologically informed skepticism. In doing so, it challenges us to question not only the technologies we are sold but also the ones we ourselves manufacture.

Magnificent Maxwell Affair
2019-12-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Tulepehocken & Greene Sts, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Magnificent Maxwell Affair

The Board of Trustees of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion requests your presence as we celebrate the Mansion and get a rare peek into the home of Mark and Jeanette Turnbull.
Join us for splendid hors d’ oeuvres, champagne, great conversation, and holiday piano music by Phil and Carrie Warner.
Honoring Tulpehocken Station District preservationists, Luke and Marjorie Russell, Linda Corsover and Jeff Smith.

Organizer

Diane Richardson
Phone:
215-438-1861
Email:
diane@ebenezermaxwellmansion.org

Songs of Toni Morrison at The Colored Girls Museum
2019-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | The Colored Girls Museum, 4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
The Colored Girls Museum presents “Songs of Toni Morrison”, our new exhibition opening October 5th – November 24th. “Songs of Toni Morrison” celebrates and is inspired by the sacred texts of the inter dimensional traveler that is Toni Morrison. This exhibition is grounded on her fictional works with artist submissions reflecting Morrison quotes. The museum has an encore opening on December 7th at 1pm. Come and experience this exhibition before the museum closes for its winter break. Looking forward to your visit!

Friday Night Rumba at iMPeRFeCT Gallery
2019-12-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Imperfect Gallery on Gtn Avenue, 5539 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Friday Night Rumba

Friday, December 6, 2019
8:00 PM 11:00 PM

Rumbas happen every Friday, (except for Fridays before an opening). They are gatherings of people of all ages and nationalities, united by their love of Cuban folklore. We drum, sing, dance and share food and drinks, this is not a performance, it’s an experience. Rumbas are free and open to the public.
Contributions of snacks or drinks are appreciated.

Jack St Clair and his l7 piece orchestra at LaRose Jazz Cafe
2019-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | La Rose Jazz Club, 5531 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia,PA, PA, 19144, United States

Author Event: Tomi Adeyemi at First United Methodist Church
2019-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue , Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Author Event: Tomi Adeyemi

Wed Dec 4th 7:00pm – 9:00pm

First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG, 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA

Uncle Bobbie’s welcomes author Tomi Adeyemi.
Rsvp:https://events9719.wixsite.com/tomievent
Description:
After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.
Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari’s right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy’s wrath.
With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.
Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi’s New York Times bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone, the first title in her Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.

Uncle Bobbie's Author Event: Tomi Adeyemi at First United Methodist Church
2019-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue , Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Author Event: Tomi Adeyemi

Wed Dec 4th 7:00pm – 9:00pm

First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG, 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA map

Uncle Bobbie’s welcomes author Tomi Adeyemi.
Rsvp:https://events9719.wixsite.com/tomievent
Description:
After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too.
Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari’s right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy’s wrath.
With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.
Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi’s New York Times bestselling debut Children of Blood and Bone, the first title in her Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.

Artists Talk at iMPeRFeCT Gallery
2019-12-04 19:00 | Imperfect Gallery on Gtn Avenue, 5539 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Come meet current exhibiting artists Eddie Einbender Luks, Nomad, Carlito Cruz and Joseph Edgarton Krause. Hear what drives this quartet of young creative artists and see their work!

Author event: Michael Eric Dyson "Jay-Z:Made in America"
2019-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue , Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Uncle Bobbie’s Welcomes Author Michael Eric Dyson for an author talk on his new book “JAY-Z: Made in America”. The discussion will be moderated by Marc Lamont Hill.
About the Book: JAY-Z: Made in America is the fruit of Michael Eric Dyson’s decade of teaching the work of one of the greatest poets this nation has produced, as gifted a wordsmith as Walt Whitman, Robert Frost and Rita Dove. But as a rapper, he’s sometimes not given the credit he deserves for just how great an artist he’s been for so long.
This book wrestles with the biggest themes of JAY-Z’s career, including hustling, and it recognizes the way that he’s always weaved politics into his music, making important statements about race, criminal justice, black wealth and social injustice. As he enters his fifties, and to mark his thirty years as a recording artist, this is the perfect time to take a look at JAY-Z’s career and his role in making this nation what it is today.

Tween Art Build for Climate Justice at Mindy Flexer Art School
2019-12-02 17:00 - 19:00
Sunrise Teen and Tween Art Build for Climate Justice

Monday, December 2
Stencil cutting: 4pm to 5pm (adults, you are invited to pitch in on this)
Printing and painting: 5pm to 7pm
I am thrilled to be hosting the Northwest Hub of Sunrise, a youth movement committed to stopping climate change and creating millions of good jobs in the process. Teens and tweens are invited to come make signs for the December 6 Climate Strike (and adults can help out with stencil cutting). You can read more about the Climate Strike, and about Sunrise, at www.sunrisemovement.org.
Please RSVP to maflexer@gmail.com.

Handel's Messiah Oratorio with chamber orchestra at First Presbyterian
2019-12-01 15:00 - 16:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Germantown, 35 W. Chelten AVenue, Philadelphia, 19144, United States
Start December in a beautiful way with a free performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Oratorio by the Germantown Oratorio Choir with chamber orchestra, at 3pm this afternoon, December 1st, at First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, 35 W. Chelten Ave. A 50 voice choir with soloists from Opera Philadelphia, will sing their hearts out for you, our neighbors, continuing a 70+ year tradition of free concerts in one of Germantown’s most lovely churches. The church is also celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the McClean Organ, known as the Germantown Giant, the largest church organ in Philadelphia.

JAZZ STORIES at the Barnes
2019-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Philadelphia Jazz Stories
Sunday, December 1st, 2019 from 1 – 4pm
Barnes Foundation,
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

On Sunday, December 1st, 2019 at the Barnes Foundation, as part of PECO Free First Sunday Family Day, The Philadelphia Jazz Project (PJP) presents Philadelphia Jazz Stories. It all starts at 1 pm with a performance by alto saxophonist Larry Price and bassist Warren Oree, followed by a 2 pm performance by guitarist Jeff Scull and bassist Justin Sekelewski.
Then, at 3 pm Homer Jackson, director of the Philadelphia Jazz Project, is joined by African American studies scholar Diane Turner, art director Eric Battle, and illustrator Denise Erickson to discuss the new book Philadelphia Jazz Stories Illustrated: Volume One. These true accounts (and tall tales) were penned by historians, journalists, fans, and musicians, and the illustrations were created by a stunning lineup of Philly-connected visual artists. The creative trio behind the book—graphic designer Lynn Washington, Marvel and DC Comics veteran illustrator Eric Battle, and interdisciplinary artist and Philadelphia Jazz Project director Homer Jackson—will be onsite to autograph copies!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
1PM – Performance by Larry Price / Warren Oree
2PM – Performance by Jeff Scull / Justin Sekelewski
3PM – Panel Discussion with:
Diane Turner – African American studies scholar
Eric Battle – Project Art Director & Illustrator
Denise Erickson – Illustrator
Homer Jackson – Director of the Philadelphia Jazz Project
FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Drama Group at FUMCOG presents HOME by David Storey
2019-11-30 20:00 - 21:30, 2019-11-29 20:00 - 21:30 | First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue , Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
‘Home’ With The Drama Group
Fridays & Saturdays, Nov. 22, 23, 29, and 30, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 24, 3 p.m., Pilling Hall, First United Church of Germantown, 6601 Germantown Ave.
Written by David Storey. Tickets $15; $10 for students with ID and Drama Group members. More info here.

Drama Group at FUMCOG presents "Home" by David Storey
2019-11-24 15:00 - 16:30 | First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue , Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States

Diane Monroe: Violin Woman, African Dreams
2019-11-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Cliveden Carriage House, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Diane Monroe: Violin Woman, African Dreams at Cliveden

Sunday, November 24 @ 3pm
$20 – $25

Composer and violinist Diane Monroe draws on her decades-long, genre-defying career to craft a musical memoir that bridges jazz, classical and traditional African music, revealing an African-American violinist’s trials and triumphs. This story of personal and collective histories will be told through a collage of original music, visual art and spoken word. The evening-length suite will be performed by an ensemble that includes violin, banjo, west African kora and Western String quartet.
With musical boundaries lessening, artists are ever-more challenged to define our own identities and voices. With this work I am challenging myself to not only disrupt musical classifications and hierarchies, but also to examine what it means for me to be an African-American woman.
For this new piece, Monroe has worked with visual artist and scholar Curlee Raven Holton, drawing inspiration from his paintings and prints, using that inspiration to reflect on her life journey and to write music fueled by her experience as an African-American woman—Monroe employs a quintessentially Western instrument to collapse boundaries between musical styles that often occupy distinct silos. Holton’s artwork will be incorporated into the scenic design for the premiere performances at Cliveden.
Monroe’s other collaborators on the project include renowned string quartet PubliQuartet, internationally recognized master of West African kora and storytelling Yacouba Sissoko, and Ayodele Maakheru, who has played banjo, guitar, and multiple other stringed instruments on Broadway and across the world for over three decades. A rhythm section composed of bassist Lee Smith, hand percussionist Leonard “Doc” Gibbs and drummer Harry “Butch” Reed completes the eclectic ensemble.
Performances will run 85 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.
Violin Woman, African Dreams has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

Diane Monroe

Diane Monroe is a violinist whose versatility and expressive artistry consistently brings audiences to their feet. Her visibility as a jazz artist began with her long-standing membership as first violinist of the Uptown String Quartet and the Max Roach Double Quartet. These critically acclaimed groups have appeared on The Cosby Show, CBS News Sunday Morning and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Monroe is more, however, than simply a fine performer. Her original compositions and arrangements have been highlighted on TV shows and in performances with the two ensembles at major concert halls and festivals throughout the world. Monroe has also been leading her own ensembles for more than 15 years. The Diane Monroe Quartet appeared at the Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival and continues to play at venues across the country.
Monroe is a Philadelphia native and graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and University of the Arts. She has taught at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Swarthmore College, Lehigh University and Temple University. In 2002, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Monroe is a 2018 recipient of both a Fellowship and a Project grant from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

November 22-24
Performances at 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays,

3:00pm on Sundays
Where? Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144. MORE ABOUT VISITING CLIVEDEN

Opening: Eddie E Luks photographer at Imperfect Gallery
2019-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Imperfect Gallery on Gtn Avenue, 5539 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
“One for the Memoires: From Germantown to Ukraine”
Exploring the work of Eddie Einbender Luks, photographer, focusing on friendship and two trips to Ukraine.
” Photographs from my two trips to Ukraine. These photographs show our friendship , our shared sense of adventure and discovery and life in a country that was close to Chris’s heart-.”
NOMAD: Pieces of a Man.
The GReaT GLaSS eLeVaToR will have “CARLITO CRUZ Presents…A series of self portraits by said artists of self as other peoples”.
The ReDRooM will be taken over by Joseph Edgerton’ Krause’s “Perspectives”.
Exhibit runs from Nov. 23 – Dec. 28, 2019
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FILMMAKERS FLEA at Rittenhouse Soundworks BUY-SELL-SWAP
2019-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Rittenhouse Soundworks Studios, 219 W. Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
If you are watching youtube reviews trying to find the next piece of gear you want to buy. ROUGH CUTS HAS a deal for you!
We are hosting a filmmaker garage sale / flea market. This should be a great way to kick off some spring cleaning or grab some new pieces of kit.
If you are looking for cameras, lights, drones, audio equipment, sliders, gimbals, jibs, pelican cases, and everyone could use a few c-stands.
We will be at Rittenhouse Filmworks, using their great big studio as a pop-up shop. If you want to bring a load of stuff to sell we are charging a small table fee. Fill out the application at roughcutsfilmmakers.com/flea

Diane Monroe: Violin Woman, African Dreams at Cliveden
2019-11-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Cliveden Carriage House, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Violin Woman, African Dreams with Diane Monroe

November 22 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$20 – $25

VIOLIN WOMAN, AFRICAN DREAMS

November 15-24, 2019 | Performances at 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 3:00pm on Sundays
Composer and violinist Diane Monroe draws on her decades-long, genre-defying career to craft a musical memoir that bridges jazz, classical and traditional African music, revealing an African-American violinist’s trials and triumphs. This story of personal and collective histories will be told through a collage of original music, visual art and spoken word. The evening-length suite will be performed by an ensemble that includes violin, banjo, west African kora and Western String quartet.
With musical boundaries lessening, artists are ever-more challenged to define our own identities and voices. With this work I am challenging myself to not only disrupt musical classifications and hierarchies, but also to examine what it means for me to be an African-American woman.
For this new piece, Monroe has worked with visual artist and scholar Curlee Raven Holton, drawing inspiration from his paintings and prints, using that inspiration to reflect on her life journey and to write music fueled by her experience as an African-American woman—Monroe employs a quintessentially Western instrument to collapse boundaries between musical styles that often occupy distinct silos. Holton’s artwork will be incorporated into the scenic design for the premiere performances at Cliveden.
Monroe’s other collaborators on the project include renowned string quartet PubliQuartet, internationally recognized master of West African kora and storytelling Yacouba Sissoko, and Ayodele Maakheru, who has played banjo, guitar, and multiple other stringed instruments on Broadway and across the world for over three decades. A rhythm section composed of bassist Lee Smith, hand percussionist Leonard “Doc” Gibbs and drummer Harry “Butch” Reed completes the eclectic ensemble.
Performances will run 85 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.
Violin Woman, African Dreams has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

Diane Monroe

Diane Monroe is a violinist whose versatility and expressive artistry consistently brings audiences to their feet. Her visibility as a jazz artist began with her long-standing membership as first violinist of the Uptown String Quartet and the Max Roach Double Quartet. These critically acclaimed groups have appeared on The Cosby Show, CBS News Sunday Morning and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Monroe is more, however, than simply a fine performer. Her original compositions and arrangements have been highlighted on TV shows and in performances with the two ensembles at major concert halls and festivals throughout the world. Monroe has also been leading her own ensembles for more than 15 years. The Diane Monroe Quartet appeared at the Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival and continues to play at venues across the country.
Monroe is a Philadelphia native and graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and University of the Arts. She has taught at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Swarthmore College, Lehigh University and Temple University. In 2002, she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Monroe is a 2018 recipient of both a Fellowship and a Project grant from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

November 22-24
Performances at 8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays,

3:00pm on Sundays
Where? Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144. MORE ABOUT VISITING CLIVEDEN

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Tony Miceli Quartet with Larry McKenna at Art Museum
2019-11-22 17:00 - 20:30 | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benj Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19138, United States
This Friday night event at the Philadelphia Art Museum spotlights Germantown vibraphonist Tony Miceli Quartet with Larry McKenna in the Great Stair Hall, Main Building
Free after museum admission

KARYN OLIVIER discusses design for Dinah Memorial at Stenton
2019-11-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Stenton, 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, United States
Announcing the Artist Finalist

Stenton is Thrilled to Announce the Artist for The Dinah Memorial Project & Invites the Community to Join us for an Artist Presentation on November 20th

Artist Finalist: Karyn Olivier

Stenton is thrilled to announce that artist Karyn Olivier has been commissioned to create a new memorial to Dinah, a once-enslaved woman credited with saving Stenton during the Revolution. “I can’t tell you how excited and honored I am to be trusted with this important commission. I hope this new work will keep Dinah alive — not just for the Logan community and Stenton, where she will be memorialized, but in the greater Philadelphia community as well,” said Olivier, who is an Associate Professor and Program Head of the Sculpture Department at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Olivier was selected after a nearly year-long process, during which Stenton engaged in conversations with neighbors to determine how to best interpret, elevate, and commemorate the full story of Dinah. Community members were then invited to evaluate concepts for the memorial developed by three artist finalists.

All are invited to a meeting and meal at Stenton on November 20, 2019 at 5:00pm, where Olivier will share an updated design for the memorial.

For more information about the project and to view project proposals, please Visit our website.

Please join us…

November 20, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Please join us for a special presentation & discussion by Karyn Olivier

Where?

Stenton is located in historic Stenton Park, at 4601 North 18th Street (the corner of 18th and Windrim Avenue), just 4 blocks east of Wayne Junction.

RSVP

Email programs@stenton.org or call 215-329-7312.
If you are unable to join these planning sessions but still wish to be part of the project, please contact us!
