- RT @anaturalday: Vegan Bruncheonette At Studio 34 Yoga Sunday Nov. 29th: http://digg.com/d31BERV?t #
- RT @katonahdc: working at green line, looking out over clark park. west philly, for all your oddities, i love you so #
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@Studio34Philly tweets! Week of 2009-11-30
press | Studio 34 in Philadelphia Weekly
Studio 34’s very own Morgan Andrews has a beautiful profile in the Philadelphia Weekly. Check out the video here.
@Studio34Philly tweets! Week of 2009-11-23
- RT @Phillyist: Philly photographers: Get your submissions ready for this year's Phillyist Framed http://bit.ly/8Wrne9 #
- RT @mkramer: A list of local independent Philly bookstores with shops online #
- RT @rantworthy: spores event tonight at studio 34 "2012". come join the discussion starting at 7pm. #
- Last Chance: Mural Arts’ Love Letter Tour http://tinyurl.com/y94svu5 #
- Awesome writeup of @8static in Temple News: http://bit.ly/1rLQmo #
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food | Vegan Bruncheonette (11/29)
Sunday, November 29, 11 – 2 p.m.
Join us for another Vegan Bruncheonette, and stuff yourself silly with over 10 delicious vegan dishes. Food is yummy, company is good. We have plates, utensils, and cups. Bring $5-10, or a dish to share.
art opening | Christiana Kugel (12/6)
Saturday, December 5, 7 – 11 p.m.
Solo exhibit of works by Christiana Kugel.
donation class | Thanksgiving Gratitude Flow (11/26)
With Brittany Policastro
Thursday, November 26, 10 – 11: 15 a.m.
Please join Brittany for this donation yoga class at Studio 34. We will gather together as a community to celebrate all of the things we are grateful for. We will FLOW, SWEAT, eat some COOKIES and have some FUN!
Cost: Give what you can AND a few canned goods
ALL Donations will be going to Yoga with a Purpose to benefit the African Village Survival Initiative.
The AVSI is building economic self-determination programs to create a collective solution now, as unemployment in the African community reaches 50%. Programs include outfitting a licensed community kitchen as a resource for independent African food businesses. AVSI is also setting up a state of the art recording studio to give African artists, from throughout the world, a means to produce their own music, to use their talents and create their own self-sustaining employment.
kids series | ZoomDance: Action Adventure Story-Telling Dance Classes (begins 12/10)
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.; Runs 8 weeks starting December 10.
A unique class is happening at Studio 34 for kids 1.5 – 4 years old.ZoomDance is a high-energy class of dance, music, story-telling, imagination and fun! There is an emphasis on creative play and building confidence through songs, stories, and performance. Each week we’ll read a new book and then explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their favorite moves, invent characters, and try lots of new movement ideas.
8-Week Session begins December 10th with a FREE TRIAL. Pre-register or pay on the first day for only $75, after that it is $85 for the whole session.
Find more information about the ZoomDance class, Sarah the teacher, other locations, and birthday parties at: www.zoomdance.com.
Pre-register for the Trial or the Session: info@zoomdance.org, 610-937-2032.
free class | Movement For Every Body (11/29, 12/20, 2/14, 2/21)
Sundays, November 29, December 20, February 14, and February 21, 12:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Come and experience a FREE* new monthly movement class at Studio 34. Facilitated by Fatima Adamu, this class will explore using movement in its many manifestations to create a vehicle for healing, self-exploration and release. It will be guided by African Dance, Meditation & Breath, Yoga, Music and Contact Improvisation.
*donations in any amount will be accepted.
press | Studio 34 Featured in The Temple News
Check out the recent article about 8static, the monthly chiptunes event at Studio 34, in The Temple News.
art therapy workshop | Letting Go Of… (12/13)
With Kat Johnson
Sunday, December 13, 11 – 1 p.m.
Create, explore, play…. Join us for creative artistic expression focused on emotional well-being, exploration of inner thoughts and dynamics, releasing worry, stress, and everyday life troubles. Variety of media will be used including drawing, collage, painting, and other themed projects with close guidance from the Art therapist. Participants will be encouraged to share, listen, relate and explore with each other as much as they feel comfortable doing in this supportive and nurturing group environment. Topics that may be explored include but are not limited to relationships, balance of life and priorities, hopes/fears, dreams and much more. Art therapy offers a unique opportunity for the use of nonverbal symbols and metaphors that are able to communicate ideas and feelings difficult to put into words. Visual images are capable of working on many level, and of expressing seemingly contradictory ideas and feelings simultaneously. Many find expressing themselves in this way to be freeing and a cathartic release.
Therapeutic art inevitably leads to fresh insights and provides concrete reinforcement for awareness. Most importantly you do not have to be an artist to participate in art therapy. In fact, creative self-expression is satisfying for individuals without art training because their inner selves are successfully, articulately communicated regardless of skill level or intention. Art making, as a healing process, has been shown to be effective in that it promotes a sense of joy, peace and relaxation.
Learn more about art therapy at Kat’s website.
Cost: $25
To register contact Kat Johnston at (215)806- 5844 or kathrynjohnst@gmail.com.
@Studio34Philly tweets! Week of 2009-11-16
- RT @GreenLineCafe: BIG BOLD figure paintings of Karen Gotlieb open with reception tonight at Green… http://bit.ly/1N1DVx #
- RT @rbrome: A 323-foot smokestack at Amtrak's 30th St Station used to tower over West Philly. Demolition photos: http://bit.ly/26FGdB #
- RT @DJSahil: A horse in Clark Park? In West Philly?! http://pic.gd/771f34 #
- RT @citykitties: Your holiday shopping is DONE. 2010 Calendars are here! Pick yours up at Studio 34, or order online. http://bit.ly/2V8LAN #
- Lawmakers read script written by biotech/drug giant's lobbyists http://tinyurl.com/y8clhzv #
- RT @syncswim: Ugh! If I didn't have work at 7, I'd be at Studio 34 right now! Hooray for webcasts!
http://8static.com/webcast/ # - RT @vacord: don't miss! they are demolishing the Drexel shaft Sunday morning. http://tinyurl.com/ykhp4ju #
- RT @PhillyDailyNews: Donations pour in for West Philly Car Kids: Readers get behind The Little School Team That Could http://bit.ly/sAERr #
- RT @mealticket: Check out pics of the new Vietnam Cafe, opening in West Philly on Tuesday: http://tr.im/EUbk #
- RT @gridphilly: Check out Second Saturday in West Philly! Tons of local artists and crafters and VIX Emporium. http://bit.ly/kWC2w #
- RT @CapnMarko: this video is awesome and shows that West Philly has so much to offer http://bit.ly/3Km5qi #
- RT @8static: TOMORROW! Music by @Trash80 @Glomag & @AnimalStyle & visuals by: @Enso_gfx & @DanWinckler http://8static.com #
- RT @herbg: 21 Awesome T-Shirts for Photographers http://bit.ly/3c6WoT #
- RT @phillydance: Free Yoga classes, Thursdays, 4pm at Studio 34! just got published: http://trim.su/20Di #
- West Philly kids beat out MIT in car competition: http://tinyurl.com/yeakjf5 (via @taxgirl, @CapnMarko ) #
- RT @TheITGuyKevin: Are you into electronics/synths? Check out this peek into producer RJD2's West Philly studio! http://bit.ly/1HzQ0O #
- RT @PhillyWeekly: West Philly native Lee Daniels talks about his acclaimed new movie, 'Precious.' http://bit.ly/23NbZK #
- 11/14/09 @8static with music by: @Trash80 @Glomag & @AnimalStyle & visuals by: @Enso_gfx & @DanWinckler http://8static.com #
- RT @phillyist: how to get your Transpass refund / exchange: http://tinyurl.com/yf272xp #
- RT @dragonballyee: Inky artricle featuring @septafail http://bit.ly/1wT2HN among other similar sites #
- RT @DrexelNews: Penn Coach chimney to be demolished Nov. 15: http://bit.ly/3C1zzX #
- RT @jenny8lee: British take on American Dream: "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and Powerball. Luck replaces hard work. http://bit.ly/3U9wFV #
- RT @dangerroom: What good is a surveillance state, if it doesn't catch guys like Nidal Hasan? http://bit.ly/4FmY4v #
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kids class | Music Together, Spring Term (04/10-06/19)
Saturdays, April 10 – June 19, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergardeners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.
Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning.
Spring term dates: April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22; June 5, 12, 19
Music Together classes are offered by The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy. For registration and other information, and to RSVP for demonstration classes, please contact icanplay@philasuzukipiano.com or 267.251.0429.
Tuition includes:
- Ten weekly 45-minute classes
- A beautifully illustrated songbook with activity suggestions for parents.
- Two copies of a professionally recorded CD which includes songs, rhythm chants, “play-along” music, and tonal and rhythm patterns — a different song collection for each semester, rotated over three years.
- A Parent Guide DVD for new families called: “Music Together at Home: Helping Your Child Grow Musically.”
- An ongoing parent education program throughout the semester to help parents learn how children develop musically, and how to assess their child’s rhythm and tonal development.
Music Together art & logo design © 1992-2010 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered Trademark. The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy, LLC is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more locations: www.musictogether.com, (800)728.2692
kids class | Music Together, Winter Term (01/09-03/27)
Saturdays, January 23 – March 27, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Free Demo Classes: Saturdays, January 2, 9, and 16, 8:25 – 9:15 a.m.
Space is limited–RSVP is required in order to reserve a spot: please call 267-251-0429 or email icanplay@philasuzukipiano.com.
Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergardeners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.
Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning.
Winter term dates: January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27
Music Together is offered by The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy. For more information, please visit www.philasuzukipiano.com. To register for the class term, to RSVP for free demonstration classes, or for questions, please contact icanplay@philasuzukipiano.com or 267-251-0429.
Tuition includes:
- Ten weekly 45-minute classes
- A beautifully illustrated songbook with activity suggestions for parents.
- Two copies of a professionally recorded CD which includes songs, rhythm chants, “play-along” music, and tonal and rhythm patterns — a different song collection for each semester, rotated over three years.
- A Parent Guide DVD for new families called: “Music Together at Home: Helping Your Child Grow Musically.”
- An ongoing parent education program throughout the semester to help parents learn how children develop musically, and how to assess their child’s rhythm and tonal development.
Music Together art & logo design © 1992-2010 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered Trademark. The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy, LLC is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more locations: www.musictogether.com, (800)728.2692
workshop | Reveal Your Inner Warrior (12/5)
With Brittany Policastro
Saturday, December 5, 1 – 4 p.m.
Join Brittany as she guides you through a fun and challenging workshop designed to tap you into your strength, courage and patience. This practice will include Warrior sequences, inversions and backbends, followed by deep restoratives. We will go through that which challenges us and come out with a greater appreciation for our ability to persevere while being reminded of the importance of surrender. You will leave feeling empowered, powerful and humbled.
author event | Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World (11/15)
Presented by Bindlestiff Books
Sunday, November 15, 12 – 2:00pm
Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World
A discussion with author Homa Sabet Tavangar
Packed with resources, activities and ideas, Growing Up Global is a book that parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers can turn to again and again for inspiration as they strive to open the minds of children everywhere. Derived from the author’s own experiences traveling with her three daughters, Growing Up Global offers compelling reasons why we should bring the world into our homes, and practical steps to help us do it with grace and ease.
Please join us to hear from Growing Up Global author Homa Sabet Tavangar in a family-friendly environment. We are also pleased to welcome Jay Sand, leader of the popular “All Around This World” music classes for kids, who will lead us in song before Homa’s talk begins.
To read more about the book, visit www.growingupglobal.net, or check out an article in this week’s University City Review with info about the book and suggestions for children in West Philadelphia.
A free event. Families welcome. Books and snacks (suitable for lunchtime) available for purchase. For more information, e-mail bindlestiff.events@gmail.com or call 215-222-2432.
Reviews of Growing Up Global:
“An intelligent, thoughtful guide for developing a global orientation in children, and an encouraging book for a multicultural world!”
– Terri Morrison, co-author of Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands
“Tavangar’s stellar ideas for deepening children’s understanding of—and comfort with—every culture on the planet are a must in today’s increasingly borderless world. This is a book for every family on the planet.”
– Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of Does Anybody Else Look Like Me?
press | Studio 34 Featured in Weekly Press
A recent piece in a community newspaper, Weekly Press, highlights the November 15 reading by local author Homa Sabet Tavangar at Studio 34. Tavangar’s new book Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World will help parents, caregivers and educators guide kids in becoming happy, informed global citizens. Read more…
music | 3 of Philly’s Finest Folk Singers: Andrew Gray, Steph Hayes, Andrew Lipke (12/12)
Saturday, December 12, 8 p.m
Join us for an evening of incredible solo performances by 3 seasoned and beloved Philly artists, each offering a rich and unique sound, together a shared commonality of pure talent and gracious hospitality.
Andrew Gray
of Hoots and Hellmouth
After a long stint of touring with Philadelphia’s Hoots and Hellmouth, Andrew Gray will be making a rare solo performance featuring songs of his own as well as from friends he met through his years of traveling with the band. Stripped down and simple, his voice creaks like embers in a fire of wood and steel, embracing songs in their purest form.
Steph Hayes
of Steph Hayes and the Good Problems, Slo-Mo, Stargazer Lily
Steph Hayes is a singer and songwriter who spent several years in pop/rock group Stargazer Lily. She signed with Arista Records in 2000, has written with Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Roy Orbison), John Shanks (Ashlee Simpson, Melissa Etheridge) and Shelley Peiken (Meredith Brooks) and many other top industry songwriters. She has also recorded with Nelly Furtado, The John Lennon REMIX project, and Ben Arnold.
After the break-up of Stargazer Lily in 2005, Hayes formed The Good Problems, an “urban folk” group including other local musicians and songwriters. They released Dirty Beauty in the fall of 2006. Songs from the record have been featured on the teen T.V. drama South Of Nowhere. Touring followed, and in 2008, Hayes released a live solo record of travel inspired songs. Mostly True Stories is an account of life on the road told by a D.I.Y. folksinger.
Steph is currently recording a new record with local legend Mike Pfeiffer (of The Asscoiates) and current proprietor of the newly inspired Hopetown Records. The working title is Made To Change and it will be a double-E.P; one side rock, one side folk. It’s literal interpretation of the term “folk-rock” and an exploration of Hayes’ duality. With no functional band set up in place, Hayes and Pfeiffer did most of the tracking themselves, stretching their combined creativity to play all of the instruments. The result is a totally unique sound that draws on the influences of Hayes and Pfeiffer’s shared idols: Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, The White Stripes, Wilco, Neil Young and most importatly Wyld Stallions. “If people get half as much of a rush listening to this record as Mike and I got from recording it, it’ll be successful.”
With no release date set, Hayes continues to play solo and in a variety of Philly bands including hip-hop/dance band Slo-Mo.
Andrew Lipke
Andrew Lipke has been making music in Philadelphia for over eleven years now and has kept himself very busy: From leading the rock band Metagroove to local, national, and critical acclaim, to composing music for original and innovative Philadelphia theater productions. From writing, performing, and producing his first full length solo record, to producing several records for up and coming regional artists. This broad range of experience gives Andrew’s lyrics a sense of subtlety and meaning that is refreshing and engaging, and his powerful voice has drawn comparisons to Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright and Elvis Costello – to name a few. This unmistakable voice and the beautiful and often haunting melodies of his songs continue to garner him new fans and praise from across the nation.
suggested contribution: $8 ($5 – $10 will get you through the door)
oh yeah! AND everyone will have a chance to WIN FREE STUFF:
yoga/pilates classes, CDs, and surprise contributions by the artists!
@Studio34Philly tweets! Week of 2009-11-09
- Wonder what a Pecha Kucha presentation looks like? Check this out! http://bit.ly/2smoqH (Via @PHLPechaKucha) #
- RT @BTMapp: Worth the trip to West Philly Azuka Theatre production of The Long Christmas Ride Home there is hot lesbian puppet sex #PHLArts #
- Kinda fun: @PhillyWeekly Happy Hour iPhone App Puts Local Bars at Your Fingertips http://tinyurl.com/ygc88w7 #
- RT @philebrity: Penn Park To Break Ground On Friday And Probably Be Awesome: http://bit.ly/49ijK0 #
- Greenwald: "A court decision that reflects what type of country the U.S. is" http://tinyurl.com/yeuyvof #
- RT @mustloveSEPTA Drivers: remember this strike traffic before you complain about your tax dollars supporting public transit you don't use #
- RT @PhillyWeekly: Angry bloggers – for and against union – weigh in on latest update of SEPTA FAIL: http://tinyurl.com/y8ec5by #
- RT @PhillyDailyNews: What we are talking about after the Phillies' 8-6 win over the Yankees in Game 5: http://bit.ly/4j1yWE #
- Festival Reminder: First Person Arts Fest Starts Tomorrow! http://tinyurl.com/ya8zjok #
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monthly party | Feet Active (11/13)
Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m.
We have a lot planned for this month’s Feet Active!
7pm sharp – Samba drumming class! Michael Stevens who leads regular samba classes in West Philly will guide this class suitable for beginners.
8:45 - Performance by Unidos da Filadelfia (Philadelphia United), a community-based samba school. They played at the Studio 34 anniversary party a few months ago and were amazing. (link below)
9:30 – Dance Party! Ginkgo! Ross of Love!
Midnight – Yoga led by Brittany who teaches at Studio 34. With live DJ. All levels welcome. Candlelight.
Vegan Cupcakes – Autumnly winterly deliciousness.
$5-10 or pay what you can
@Studio34Philly tweets! Week of 2009-11-02
- RT @artistico: all about Twitter Lists by @jadecraven: http://bit.ly/4xhljP #
- RT @artistico: all about Twitter Lists By Jade Craven – Follow her @jadecraven.
“Jack… http://bit.ly/4xhljP # - RT @8static: 130 pics from @8static's one year anniversary: http://bit.ly/WpWmV Thanks, Marjorie!
# - Today! West Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates 3rd Bday with a West Philly dance party! 7:30pm 11/1 $5 http://bit.ly/1xNvyl #
- NYT: This Is The Defining Moment for Health Care Reform http://s.nyt.com/u/WNw #
- Yay! RT @karinakacala: On my way to perform in the Studio Series at Studio 34! #
- RT @mustloveSEPTA: strike averted! : http://bit.ly/jK3kU #
- The West Philly Orchestra is like a box of chocolates; get some at their 3rd Bday dance party! Sun 7p
http://bit.ly/39XUXj # - This Weekend: The Philadelphia vs. New York Rivalry Reaches A Whole New Level http://tinyurl.com/yfh3d3g #
- One Hundred Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do (Part 1) http://tinyurl.com/yfwvrpy #
- RT @anniemal: It's barbaric that they don't deliver wine 2 ur home in this state. #
- RT @phillydesign: Good overview of new Center City bike lanes by @PhillyInquirer's Inga Saffron. http://bit.ly/2fu9bw #
- This is kinda fun: @phillyweekly used one of our Flickr photos for a SEPTA piece: http://bit.ly/34tKjU Original pic: http://bit.ly/20uhMS #
- RT @footnotesrising: google street view house reminds me of two long-decorated in west philly : http://bit.ly/7bZ0j http://bit.ly/1cSk31 #
- RT @uwishunu (livetweeting): Nerves are high on the upperdeck but everyone hopeful. Meanwhile, I need another &5 slice of pizza. Yum. #
- Wired: ‘An Epidemic of Fear: How Panicked Parents Skipping Shots Endangers Us All’ http://tinyurl.com/ylbnrpc #
- RT @clarkpark: Pretty dry in the bowl considering all the rain we've had. #
- Phillies Seek to End 51-Week Championship Drought http://ow.ly/xowH (via @matropolis) #
- Worst Case Senario: SEPTA Strike Guide http://tinyurl.com/yg9z63f #
- RT @mikeyil: Before going to sleep, Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Cliff Lee. #cliffleefacts #
- Get ready for @8static at @Studio34Philly Nov 14th – download Icarus by @trash80 : http://www.8bitpeoples.com/discography/8BP086 #
- Sunday! West Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates 3rd Bday with a West Philly dance party! 7:30pm 11/1 $5 http://bit.ly/1xNvyl #
- Lady Liberty says "Go Phils!" http://tinyurl.com/yfng3wa #
- Parents, need a lift? Try Mommy & Me yoga at 12:15pm today: http://bit.ly/M6Nc4 #
- RT @romenesko: Philly papers' lenders reject plan to settle debt & end bankruptcy. Papers go to auction Nov. 18. http://is.gd/4FMhR #
- RT @arstechnica: Want 50Mbps Internet in your town? Threaten to roll out your own – http://arst.ch/9bl #
- SEPTA, transit workers to resume talks today for new contract | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/27/2009 http://tinyurl.com/yzc4o45 #
- Heh RT @Shmegan: My contract is up and I'm finally able to get a new phone! No more using the first phone ever made! #
- Phillies Fever: CNN World Series Poll Reveals The Phillies To Be More Liked Than The Yankees http://tinyurl.com/ygz2rv5 #
- Try a real lunch break today: Honey Sweet Flow Yoga at noon or Pilates at 12:15 http://bit.ly/M6Nc4 #
- RT @PhiladelphiaCP: Philadelphia: New building, new hopes for West Philly High http://bit.ly/Jyp67 #
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