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Barnes Foundation reopens this month

Though not part of First Friday, the Barnes Foundation will open May 19 and remain open for 56 hours Memorial Day weekend.
Though the event is not technically part of May’s “First Friday,” art enthusiasts only have to wait two weeks after it for the grand opening of the new Barnes Foundation location in Philadelphia.…

First Friday preview

Anyone considering attending February’s First Friday on Feb. 3 should be aware that it falls during Philadelphia’s Restaurant Week, held Jan. 29– Feb. 3.
For those unfamiliar with Restaurant Week’s mission, some of Philadelphia’s best restaurants participate during the winter and summer seasons each year.…

Artists duel for Knight grants

The Art Sanctuary and the Clay Studio are two finalists in the Knight Arts challenge.
What do operas adapting hip-hop and guerilla-mug exchanges have in common with one another? They are both ideas that have been granted finalist positions in this year’s Knight Arts Challenge of Philadelphia.…

Lifelong learning takes musical form

Children learn fundamental life lessons through music programs offered by Boyer School of Music at the Center City Campus.
On Saturday mornings, when some students are sleeping in after a full week of classes, Temple University Center City is alive with music students.…

‘Time-traveling wizard’ performs on campus

Colin Magness explained his multiple character portrayals, time traveling and his experiences selling gas masks.
Wandering down Liacouras Walk on Wednesday, Nov. 10, one may have had the unique opportunity to meet a gas mask-selling wizard wearing a mask made from cast hands and writing on a white board amid a trunk full of gas masks.…

The personal goes public

Check out The Temple News’ exclusive video coverage as well as the print edition of the article.

Video by Saba Aregai and Luis Rodriguez
Kevin Henson, a senior neuroscience major, was dragged along to the opening of the First Person Museum at the Painted Bride Art Center Friday, Nov.…