Emily Thomas - The Temple News

Performance, politics: musicians support Sanders

23 February 2016 Emily Thomas

Across the city, shows are popping up to support Bernie Sanders.

‘Local music, local activism’ for awareness

16 February 2016 Emily Thomas

Liz Ciavolino created a benefit series to try and create social change.

Music community protests restrictive bill

09 February 2016 Emily Thomas

A now-withdrawn bill would have created a registry with
musicians’ information.

At The Barnes, Picasso’s change in style examined for new exhibit

09 February 2016 Emily Thomas

A new exhibit at The Barnes Foundation will host 50 Picasso pieces.

Revitalizing music, engaging students

02 February 2016 Emily Thomas

Two nonprofits supplemented music programs in schools.

Bowie’s legacy, lasting in Philly

26 January 2016 Emily Thomas

The day David Bowie invited Patt Brett and her friends into Sigma Sound Studios for an early listen of the artist’s ninth studio album, “Young Americans” was the best day of Brett’s life.

Exhibit celebrates blog’s fifth year anniversary

26 January 2016 Emily Thomas

Since 2011, Streets Dept. has been documenting Philly’s street art and culture.

American productions challenge norms

19 January 2016 Emily Thomas

The American Repertoire Program aims to produce 10 American operas in 10 years.

New stomping grounds for jazz

12 January 2016 Emily Thomas

Jim Hamilton’s new Germantown studio is at the forefront of a movement in jazz.

Classical music, activism: not a ‘traditional narrative’

01 December 2015 Emily Thomas

Kaleid Theatre’s production examines why modern society throws people and things away.