2009 August | Studio 34: Yoga | Healing

@Studio34Philly’s Tweets for the week ending 2009-08-31

RT @citypaper Help a West Philly teacher buy an LCD projector: http://is.gd/2JxIG #
RT @PhillyWeekly: PHOTOS: Zine benefit at Studio 34. http://bit.ly/3ZHkiy #
What is @8static all about? Check this performance by @Starpause at the July edition. Next 8static: 9/19! http://bit.ly/1PSGpH #
via @parkview, @TechnicallyPHL, and featuring @WestPhillyNews: The state of online hyperlocal news in Philly: http://bit.ly/3iQle #
Give PIlates a try tonight with instructor Julia. Here, 6:30p: http://bit.ly/uC8aa #
Is Using a Minotaur to Gore Torture Suspects A Form of Torture? http://bit.ly/plla3 #
Crappy beer inflation = one more reason to buy local. http://bit.ly/4vyC3q via @PhillyWeekly #
WSJ loves the West Philly murals by @aloveletter4u. Slideshow: http://bit.ly/ogONJ (via@pilotpenpoet @visitphilly) #
Obama keeps Bush policy of allowing feds to seize laptops at border for no reason http://bit.ly/13TcyG #civilliberties #
LOL/sob RT @radiocolin: LED sign in the car is advertising "Need a phone now? Railfone! Try it today!"… Just in case you missed it in 1987 #
RT @designphan: Great piece in the NYT today on Philly's art scene: http://tinyurl.com/m3wfu5 #
RT @WestPhillyNews: Kids Music Circles Spring Up In West Phillyhttp://tinyurl.com/npy6lv #
RT @GreenLineCafe: Daily News features us and all our Baltimore Ave friends! West Philly's where it's at, y'all! http://bit.ly/H7OCe #
West Philly high schoolers build badass 60-mpg hybrid roadster. Video: http://bit.ly/17akhJ #
Help create a health-care co-op in Philly! Join activist Paul Glover here, Thu 8/27 @ 7:30p: http://bit.ly/rSnCu #
Catch a late Vinyasa yoga class with Brittany: here 7:45 tonight: http://bit.ly/xepxj #
RT @phillygrrl: More and nicer lighting would be an easy start. And I always like to see cops on foot, as opposed to inside cars. #
RT: @8static: Information on September's 8static and ReadyRun gallery opening on http://8static.com/ Get psyched! #
Rest in peace, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, and thank you. http://bit.ly/PzrPB #
RT @mcbyrne: the quiet of west philly has been broken by the return of penn kids. #
RT @diedrak: Ooo, we'd love to do the Tim Tam Slam without the 21-hour flight to Sydney. Annie, are you listening? #
Milk & Honey food store will open at 45th & Baltimore in September! It's run by our kids-yoga teacher! http://bit.ly/2Ox0HO #
Looking to fund your art project? A NYC startup is matching small donors to good ideas http://bit.ly/ziPlj #
Daily dose of wow: http://bit.ly/plYda (via @amanda_nan @jimshreds) #
Philly artist carves phone books into portraiture (via @saveasnew) http://bit.ly/F2t0i #

Posted on Aug 31, 2009, in In The Neighborhood.
Tagged: tweeted

comedy | Illegal Refill (9/17)

Thursday, September 17, 10-11 p.m.

Long-form improv comedy continues at Studio 34. West Philly natives Illegal Refill take a break from their Fringe Festival run (5 shows at the Adrienne Theater) to do a “home show” for the home stage. As always, an hour of improv comedy, made up on the spot without planning or precondition.

Pay-what-you-can.

Posted on Aug 28, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: comedy · improv

free yoga | Forrest Basics 4-Week Series (8/29-9/19)

Saturdays, August 29 – September 19, 4-5:30 p.m.

A great class for new students and beginners as well as experienced students, who would like to brush up on the basics. Taught by our eager Forrest Graduates and assisted by either Stephen or Angie.

Posted on Aug 28, 2009, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: class series · classes · free · Yoga

series | Intermediate Hoop Dance (09/22-10/27)

Led by Jen Web

Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27, 6-7 p.m.

Take your hooping to the next level! In Jen Web’s Intermediate Hoop Dancing class series you will learn plenty of hot new moves to spice up your routine. Increased intensity will keep your heart rate up so you shape up and look your best. Each class will start off with a warm up and then transition into a faced paced section of new moves, variations, drills and combinations. Guidance and exercises for those interested in performing will also be included. Let your inner super star shine!

Posted on Aug 27, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: class series · classes · dance · hoop dancing

dance | Transverse Orientation (10/3 & 10/4)

Presented by Public Realm Productions

Saturday, October 3, 8 p.m. and Sunday October 4, 5 p.m.

An investigation of man’s effect on evolutionary processes. The story of celestial navigation and the orbit of moths around a light bulb. A night of improvisational dance and music.

Suggested donation: $5

Posted on Aug 25, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance

Follow @Studio34Philly on Twitter! Tweets on 2009-08-24

Help POGO track PA's stimulus spending! (B/c the press and the feds, apparently, need the assistance.) http://bit.ly/hzZrq #
RT @saveasnew: not bad south philly, not bad http://bit.ly/lG7uI #
This tech-support flowchart is going to save me untold hours: http://xkcd.com/627/ #
More #railroads in New England? Yes, please! http://bit.ly/4vgJr #
14% is a promising new blog on undercovered topics: #criminaljustice, #poverty and #welfare: http://bit.ly/DZDYQ #
#moveyourselfmonday Build strength and flexibility with Forrest Yoga — there's a basics class at 7pm! http://bit.ly/xepxj #
RT @leabeth: the true soundtrack of west philly: mr. softee truck music + drum circle at clark park #
RT @parisgraphics: Anyone have pics to share from 8static? Would love to see them! (unless they are of me) #
RT @8static: Thanks to everyone who came out last night! See you next month for Lissajou, Disasterpeace, noteNdo, and VBLANK! #
RT @8static: Crap. We need another NES controller. First person that brings one gets in free. #
RT @pilotpenpoet: Six reasons to run a 5K by @RunnersWorld http://bit.ly/cVfMw #
TONIGHT 7pm here: @8static featuring Covox, Nullsleep, OxygenStar, Ro-Bear, and Paris! @Studio34Philly http://www.8static.com #
Tonight @ Studio 34: singing, paintings, drawings, guitars, pianos, comics, videos, bubbles, and more! 7pm, free http://bit.ly/26E2C #
Forget the fearmongering; here's 10 great things that would happen if health-care reform passes: http://bit.ly/1azOPt #hcr #
More West Philly love letter pix: http://bit.ly/QIGnv #
#ff Chiptunes Edition, cont.: @nullsleep @disasterpeace #
Oh, please, @nomnomtruck, come to Philly! RT @lovesexcouture: LA's Nom Nom Truck brings Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches & iced coffee #
#ff Chiptunes Edition: @8static @nocarrier @anamaguchi @parisgraphics @pixls @badsurge @TCTD @doctoroc @enso_gfx @Pausemusic @suidroot #
Tom Ridge: WH tried to manipulate color-coded terror alerts for political effect http://bit.ly/1BXBB3 #
In 1949, foes of health-care reform said the free market would provide universal care. #guessnot http://thismodernworld.com/4871 #
Short-n-sweet: What's in the healthcare bill, what's still being debated, and what we don't know: http://bit.ly/3TBdbR #hcr #
8-bit tribute to Miles Davis! http://kindofbloop.com/ Get psyched for Sat's @8static at Studio 34 http://tinyurl.com/mqhltw #
It's an adjective-laden arts explosion! Art From the Heart 7pm Fri., 8/21 free! Studio 34 http://bit.ly/1PXEj #
Pay-what-you-can Forrest Yoga class with Stephen Fisher: 6pm at Studio 34 #thriftythursday http://tinyurl.com/mu3mpk #
RT @HandmadePhilly: New Blog Post ~ More Photos from ArtBeat:
[See the Handmade Philly flickr pool for more photos.] http://bit.ly/34UIG #
Odd: we just picked up 7 followers with yoga-related handles — and identical twitfeeds. Beware the dreaded yogaspammers! #
RT @PHLPechaKucha great piece @PhillyWeekly on @kwerb! Philly Pecha Kucha alum and all-round awesome guy http://bit.ly/gElTx #
RT @parkview: This week in Malcolm X Park: Free music and dancing, as usual… http://tr.im/wDoi #
Try Pilates! Julia Naftulin teaches from 7:30-8:30pm #today[at]Studio34 http://bit.ly/xepxj #
OK, this is awesome: http://welcomewhitefolks.blogspot.com / @carleenbrice (via @tarabetts) #
OK, this is awesome: http://welcomewhitefolks.blogspot.com (via @tarabetts) #
Really, @meetthepress? Healthcare reform foe Coburn "vs." insurance flack Daschle? That's your idea of a good debate? http://bit.ly/4h0Ubv #
RT @marusula: How Mt. Airy became the neighborhood we know today. http://bit.ly/320c7M #
Deadline: Sept. 15! DesignPhiladelphia's bike rack design competition: http://bit.ly/GU9e9 (via @citypaper) #
Where to get the lowdown on health care reform? Wikipedia (http://bit.ly/gdjdU), says @megangarber http://tr.im/wBGs (via @NiemanLab) #
RT @herbison: Excellent new pop-y murals along the EL tracks in West Philly; e.g.: http://twitpic.com/ecih3 #phillymurals #
Note: White House is wavering on public option; that should light a fire under our butts. #hcr (via @art_n_booklife @JimAlger) #

Posted on Aug 24, 2009, in In The Neighborhood.
Tagged: tweeted

meeting | Philahealthia (8/27)

Thursday, August 27, 7:30 p.m.

When Philadelphians banded together to form Pennsylvania’s first Healthcare Co-operative, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department said no. In spite of a cease and desist order, the Healthy Rebellion has chosen to move forward and fight for our lives. Come out and join The Healthy Rebellion!
Leader Paul Glover, the founder of The Ithaca Health Alliance, teaches Metropolitan Ecology and Green Jobs at Temple University. He is author of Health Democracy, founder of Philadelphia Orchard Project, Ithaca HOURS, and GreenJobsPhilly.org.

For more info on the movement, check out healthdemocracy.org.

Posted on Aug 21, 2009, in Events, Healing.

chiptunes workshop & performance | 8static (8/22, 9/19, 10/10, 11/14)

Saturdays, August 22 (8 p.m.), September 19 (7 p.m.), October 10 (7 p.m.),
November 14, (7 p.m.)

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8static is Philly’s premier monthly chip music event. Whatever you call it — chiptunes, 8-bit,chip music — it is created from the sound chips of old computers and video game consoles. Sponsored by the Hacktory, 8static hosts artists from around the world each month at Studio 34. Every show features a free workshop or lecture, followed by open mic and the main show. Each event showcases three musical artists and one live visualist — all for just $5 with a flier, or $8 without.

Check www.8static.com for more information!

Posted on Aug 18, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: chiptunes · live music · open mic · visual arts · workshop

This Week on Twitter: 2009-08-17

Obama: "No one in America should go broke because they get sick." Health-care reform now! #hcr http://bit.ly/YiBmn #
RT @Arthur_Ross: Have you seen West Philadelphia: Building a Community yet? http://www.upenn.edu/ARG #
#todotoday Start building strength and flexibility with a Forrest yoga class. 7pm[at]Studio34 http://bit.ly/xepxj #
@PhillyWeekly You might preview 8/21's "Art From the Heart," which promises to be adjective-laden, if nothing else. http://bit.ly/26E2C in reply to PhillyWeekly #
Saturday's ArtBeat was awesome! Anyone have pix to share? #
RT @pixls: oh man! one week til 8static! so excited for nullsleep! #
RT @citypaper: @215mag's BLOCK TO BLOCK kicks off at Clark Park at 4: http://is.gd/2im0X #
@gonzalescantata @Sean_ms @slmcdanold @uprinting tks for the notecard advice! in reply to gonzalescantata #
Anybody have suggestions for getting thank-you cards printed with a photo on the front? Kodak? Shutterfly? #
Free @sheilaandsharon cookie to first 50 at tomorrow's ArtBeat! http://bit.ly/GBwM2 #
RT @keystoneedge: Culinary incubator in former West Philly Food Rite to cook up a batch of entrepreneurs http://bit.ly/NCvRS #
RT @mikeyil: random Porsche dragster which a guy started towing away w a quad. I love Philly http://twitpic.com/dvqku #
The struggle to save "Mad Men"-era buildings in Philly (via @designphan) http://bit.ly/bjgyn #
@catFlowers Ask Dustin about "Cat Show" and @PHLPechaKucha. in reply to catFlowers #
@eastern_star: "task" #alsonotaverb #
RT @VanceTune: Why #philly needs two newspapers: Inquirer Page 1 Headline: "Eagles sign Vick." Daily News Page 1 Headline: "HIDE YOUR DOGS" #
@CityPaper, thanks for making tomorrow's ArtBeat an Agenda Pick! http://bit.ly/i5NYN #
0.4 miles: total distance traveled by 3 musicians to play at Studio 34 tonight. Support hyperlocal music! http://bit.ly/BtQk0 #
RT @8static: Expect big things for 8static this fall, including an all-night afterparty for our anniversary in October! More soon! #
@CityPaper interviews organizers of the Filthy Art Show, on display at Studio 34 through tomorrow http://bit.ly/k3gX9 #
Philly artists & crafters! On Sat. (8/15) make art/take workshops/swap supplies, all to live music! http://phillyartbeat.com #
ahhhh…Restorative Yoga @ Studio 34, 7:45-9pm http://bit.ly/xepxj #todotonight #
Go solar! Expanding program in #philly installs panels, halves elec. bill. http://is.gd/2frnT (via @EarthToPhilly) #
"Many 'town hell' activists have a very selective opposition to 'big government.'" http://bit.ly/2meFiZ #
Yeah, TweetDeck's pretty great. RT @StefRenee: Ooooohhh ahhhhhhh TWEETDECK! What in the world took me so long to be down? #
RT @phillybikeclub: Summary of the standing-room-only, out-the-door-crowded Spruce/Pine town hall meeting http://bit.ly/joGKI #
Bottled-water sales fall: http://bit.ly/DLNpj #finallysomethinggoodoutoftheeconopolypse #
RT @eastern_star: "leverage." #alsonotaverb #
Public service announcement: "reference" is not a verb. #crankygrammarian #
Good list from: @designphan: 25 less obvious "must sees" in Philadelphia http://tinyurl.com/ccbpo2 (via @avenueofthearts) #
Srsly RT @phillygrrl: UPenn kids have it so easy. http://bit.ly/8s6DZ #
Today [at] Studio 34: dance performance, movie screening, water-use talk. And of course, plastic art. 8pm http://bit.ly/XjXOD #
RT @dragonballyee: anybody else going to see the healthcare rally/protest at Broad/Spruce today at 6.30p? #
We [heart] the Parking column by @Phillyist. This week: Logan Square http://bit.ly/XNMb4 #
RT @phillygrrl: RT @ItsOurCity The calm before the storm? Next health care town hall meeting in….PHILADELPHIA. http://tinyurl.com/lfpdul #
@platypusjones More ppl would know where 30th Street Station is if it weren't surrounded by a cloud of car traffic in reply to platypusjones #
RT @philebrity: Stephen Girard: Over 150 Years Later, Still Kind Of A Dick http://bit.ly/qejzT #
Guess it's a good sign there's no standard Navy format #
USN aircraft carriers' PAOs include @USS_Nimitz @gipper76 @stennis74 @CVN70. #
RT @anniemal: @septa it would be awesome if u posted bus schedules @ every stop. #
v. nice pics RT @bhitchon: Plastic Fantastic's Filthy @studio34Philly http://tinyurl.com/o6d2gw #
RT @parkview: West Philly skaters: http://bit.ly/Za4Ix #
If liars can beat popular changes by conning ppl into believing nonsense, our system's coming undone. http://bit.ly/KyRbu #
RT @herbmuse: check out this awesome local event –making art to music ("Art Beat") http://www.phillyartbeat.com/ @ S34 8/15 #
@herbg West Philly Orchestra must be heard to be believed. in reply to herbg #
@PhillyCJobs Great! I'll give James a heads-up. in reply to PhillyCJobs #
@PhillyCJobs But the guy you'll want to talk to is James Peniston, our arts director. Kindly email him (james[at]studio34yoga.com). Thanks! in reply to PhillyCJobs #
@PhillyCJobs But the guy you'll want to talk to is James Peniston, our arts director. Kindly email him (james[at]studio34yoga.com). Thanks! #
@PhillyCJobs Our community lounge is open M-Th: 10-8; Fr: 10-6; Sa-Su: 10-4; you're welcome to drop by anytime for a look-see. in reply to PhillyCJobs #
@PhillyCJobs If you broaden your search to West Philly, we can offer a 5,000-ft2 space on the 34 trolley line: http://bit.ly/oqpM0 in reply to PhillyCJobs #
Today @ S34: air-conditioning! Come get your workout in relative comfort: Pilates, 12:15 and 7:30 pm http://bit.ly/xepxj #
@KelaniNichole "Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth" http://tinyurl.com/qqmfoc #
Agree! Feels like extra credit. RT @allisonlucile: i know it's crazy, but i love being active in this weather. #
@anniemal JJ Tiziou Samples of AIDS-related work: http://bit.ly/DvLVX Home site: http://bit.ly/4FyBvl in reply to anniemal #
RT @LeMap lots of unfortunate opposition to the spruce/pine center city bike lanes. show your support this wednesday: http://ow.ly/jByg #
RT @PhillyNewMom: Expecting in Philly? New volume of Expectant Mother's Guide to Philadelphia being printed – look for release at your ob/gy #

Posted on Aug 17, 2009, in In The Neighborhood.
Tagged: tweeted

Fringe Festival | Play: “Creditors” (9/4-9/12)

Presented by Danger Goddess Productions

Friday, September 4 through Thursday, September 12

Written by August Strindberg, translated by Elizabeth Sprigge

Directed by Rowen Haigh

Starring: Natanya Apfelbaum, Lesley Berkowitz and Ruth Feinblum

Psychological maneuvering is paired with heightened physicality in this story of a slighted husband who systematically dismantles his rival’s sanity, independence and sense of self. Featuring an all-female cast, CREDITORS presents a chilling world in which love has become nothing more than a commodity and a debt to be collected.

Performances are:

FRIDAY September 4 at 7:30pm
SATURDAY September 5 at 7:30pm
SUNDAY September 6 at 8:00pm

THURSDAY September 10 at 10:00pm
SATURDAY September 12 at 10:00pm

All shows are pay what you can.

Look for us in the Interdisciplinary section of the Fringe guide or at http://www.livearts-fringe.org/.

Posted on Aug 14, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: Fringe Festival · theater

monthly party | Feet Active (8/14)

Dance Party, Vegan Cupcakes, and Midnight Yoga

Friday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.

The spirits of collaboration are conspiring to make this Feet Active a very special night of local music. (Musicians travelled a combined .4 miles to reach the venue).

7:30- Banjo-slingin’ Joshua Marcus plays some all new environmentally themed songs and recordings inside a 16 foot geodesic dome lined with plastic bottles! (Limited seating in the dome, so come early for this unique, intimate performance)

8:30- Before you know it, your feet are stomping along to the cozy, infectious tunes of The Great Unknown.

9:30- While Ginkgo is carrying the Feet Active torch up to the White Mountains of Vermont, the ever-crimson-clad Ross of Love will guide you through a world tour of fresh grooves.

Throughout the night, enjoy Jason’s gourmet vegan cupcakes while taking in water-themed short films by Big Tea Party and Diedra Krieger, mistress of the Dome.

Midnight: Yoga!

$5 or pay what you can.

Posted on Aug 14, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: dance · film · live music · vegan · Yoga

music, art, workshops | ArtBeat: Making it to Music (8/15)

Saturday, August 15 , 6 to 11 p.m.

Attention area artists and musicians: Handmade Philly, presents ArtBeat, Making it to Music. Bring sketchbooks, yarn and other (non-paint) supplies, and work on projects while musicians play at our open mic. Additional features: supply swap and a variety of workshops including Upcycled Pamphlet Journal and Basic and Advanced Knitting.

Event is open to artists of all ages and skill levels and the first 50 receive a free homemade cookie.

$5 admission. 20% of the proceeds from this event will support the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership.

Posted on Aug 13, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: benefit · live music · visual arts · workshop

benefit | Words In Your Face (8/29)

Saturday, August 29, 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)

Benefit to raise money for a DIY Information Zine being produced with information, facts/stats, and personal accounts & discussion about our current state of international affairs, what’s going on with the occupations & our veterans from their perspective and those who support them. All donations go toward production costs. Contact Amanda at cha0ticlove24@gmail.com for more info.

$5-500 sliding scale donation (no one turned away).

Posted on Aug 10, 2009, in Events.

meetup | Advanced Techniques in Massage (9/20)

Sunday, September 20, 5 to 8 p.m.

Dan Myers presents “Advanced Techniques” in massage. This class/meetup can help therapists and beginners incorporate multiple massage traditions. No previous experience necessary. $20

Learn more at: www.meetup.com/Philadelphia-Massage and www.breathe3.com.

Posted on Aug 2, 2009, in Events, Healing.

meetup | Back and Forth Massage (8/9)

Sunday August 9, 5 to 8 p.m.

Dan Myers presents “Back & Forth” techniques in massage. This class/meetup will give anyone easy-to-learn abilities in touch therapy. $20.

Learn more at: www.meetup.com/Philadelphia-Massage and www.breathe3.com.

Posted on Aug 2, 2009, in Events.

art | 7th Annual Bike Part Art Show (9/18)

Silent auction & cash-and-carry craft boutique

Friday, September 18, 7 to 10 p.m.

At the intersection of art, cycling, recycling, charity, and party, Neighborhood Bike Works’s annual silent art auction and craft boutique features fun and functional work inspired by and made from bikes! We’ll celebrate the growing momentum of bicycling in Philadelphia with live music, food, drink, a raffle (win a Fuji track bike!), and by giving all the proceeds to run the free youth cycling programs at Bike Works. A preview of the show will be on display starting August 28.

$5 suggested donation at the door

Posted on Aug 2, 2009, in Events.

comedy | Illegal Refill (8/20)

Thursday, August 20, 10 to 11 p.m.

Fresh off the famous Del Close Marathon in NYC, West Philly natives Illegal Refill bring their much-ballyhooed comedy show back to Studio 34. Come check out some of the best longform improv comedy the city has to offer. Haven’t seen longform improv before? Now is the time to watch a sketch comedy show, made up entirely on the spot. With opening group Rookie Card. Pay-what-you-can.

Posted on Aug 2, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: improv

art | Art From The Heart (8/21)

A Celebration of Creativity

Friday, August 21, 7pm

An eclectic assemblage of astounding artists have explored the epically expansive interiors of their imaginations, intrepidly emerging with illuminating icons of creative self-expression. The combustible compulsion to create propels these incredibly imaginative individuals’ souls towards a higher consciousness. Simply put: they can’t not do it!

Join us in an enthusiastically inspired celebration of wondrous work – join us in celebrating Art from the Heart!

Featuring singing, paintings, drawings, guitars, pianos, comics, videos, animation, bubbles, and more incomprehensibly awe-inspiring original art!

Snacks and drinks will be available.
This event is free and all ages.
Fun is guaranteed!
www.artfromtheheartphilly.wordpress.com
848-250-1375

Posted on Aug 2, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: free · live music · movie · visual arts

dance, movie, talk | Filthy Art Show (8/13)

Thursday, August 13, 8 to 9:30 p.m

FILTHY, a group invitational multi-media exhibition produced by Plastic Fantastic.

Performance by SHARP Dance Company. Screening of Running Dry. Lecture by Stan Laskowski, Philadelphia Global Water Initiative.

The full schedule of events and links to the artists can be found at http://filthyartshow.blogspot.com.

Posted on Jul 14, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · lecture · movie

dance performance & party | Spastic Plantastic, part of the Filthy Art Show (8/7)

Friday, August 7, 7 to 11 p.m