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The bold Labold brothers go Extraboriginal with fashion art

04 February 2008

The Labold brothers are making a mark in the underground art community in Philadelphia. Greg and James Labold have dedicated themselves to creating fashionable, innovative and multifaceted art together for the past two years. Greg,

‘The Misanthrope’ gives Molière a techno twist

29 January 2008

Mauckingbird Theater Company, founded by Temple professor Peter Reynolds and student Lindsay Mauck, premiered its first piece, The Misanthrope, on Jan. 10. Reynolds, director of musical theater for Temple’s theater department, met Mauck, a senior

Emotion gets a jolt of electricity at local galleries

29 January 2008

From nightclub portraits to shocking gadgetry, prepare to experience the arts like never before at this month’s First Friday. The exhibits at three glamorous galleries – 222gallery, Painted Bride and Projects Gallery – promise unbeatable,

‘Being Alive’ reinterprets Shakespeare, Sondheim

06 November 2007

Being Alive is a melodic collaboration of Stephen Sondheim’s musical genius with an innovative twist – all of the characters are black. It was created and directed by Billy Porter, who felt that not enough

BalletX brings new, edgy moves to classical ballet

06 November 2007

BalletX debuted as the Wilma Theater’s newest resident company last Thursday. The performance was no Nutcracker Suite. Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, former members of the Pennsylvania Ballet, wanted to redefine ballet in Philadelphia. In

Red Bull Art of Can mixes energy and innovation

23 October 2007

Red Bull is giving flight to artistic innovation in the City of Brotherly Love this fall with the Art of Can exhibit. Philadelphia is home of the fifth U.S. Red Bull Art of Can exhibit,

Dealing with the dark in ‘Spring Awakening’

23 October 2007

Spring Awakening isn’t just a show that dares to set new precedents in musical theater. It also proves that teenagers can win Tonys, too. This year’s winner for Best Musical, along with seven other Tony

Grounds for Sculpture: prepare to wander, be awed

23 October 2007

There are many suburban getaways in Pennsylvania, but Hamilton, N.J., is home to Grounds for Sculpture, a visit that’s great for both your artsy significant other and five-year-old niece. Located on the New Jersey state

Gallery Night provides First Friday perks for grown-up crowd

23 October 2007

Last Friday night, 23 art galleries in Center City participated in Gallery Night, a grown-up version of First Friday. Gallery Night is a free, biannual event run by Center City District, Center City’s business improvement

New Erie Avenue mural preaches power of forgiveness, community

16 October 2007

On the corner of 13th Street and Erie Avenue, neighbors can’t help but glance up at the mural being created in their North Philadelphia neighborhood. Contrasting shades of blue, red and purple engulf the 38-foot