Saturdays: May 29, June 26, July 31, 8 p.m.

A fun, informal monthly series curated by Nicole Bindler (and occasional guest curators), the StudioSeries features experimental performances in all media by some of Philly’s most exciting artists (with some fabulous out-of-town guests). Come check out the art while it’s raw and in the works — a rare and thrilling opportunity to get a window into the artist’s creative process. Feel free to hang afterwards; meet the artists and chat with them about their performances. Cost: $6.

May 29:
Loren Groenendaal – dance
New Extreme Dance Explosions Awesomes – dance
Marcel Williams Foster – performance
Mark Dwinell – music
Jenny Sawyer – dance
Leah Stein – dance

June 26
<fidget> – music/dance/video
Workshop for Potential Movement – dance
Sarah Mann O’Donnell – performance
David Dunn – video
Gene Coleman/Zornitsa Stoyanova – music/dance
Ric Royer – performance

July 31
Jessica Morgan – dance
Jesse Kudler – music
JJ Tiziou – photography
Sara Narva – dance
react/dance – dance
Color is Luxury – music

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2010

Live funk/soul band

Friday, May 7, 8pm – 10pm

Philly’s own “The Half of It” brings their funk and soul music party to Studio 34 on Friday, May 7, at 8 pm. The band brings to mind The Meters, Nina Simone, James Brown, and Weather Report. Featuring: Dan Paul, Alexandra Day, Ross Brown, and Josh Orlando. $5

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2010

Presented by the Philadelphia Contact Collective

Friday, May 21, 7:30- 11 p.m.

7:30: PCC Dancers will show individual new works
(feat: improvisation, modern choreography, video dance, and live music)!

8:30: Join us for a round of “Truth or Dance?” our very own (high school
slumber party-inspired) improv game

9:30-11:00: Dance party + Snacks (pizza, s’mores, etc)

Suggested donation: $5-15

By the way, here's our class schedule for May 2010

Presented by Wild Goose Productions

Saturday, May 1, 7 – 11 p.m.

Featuring music by:

Wes Mattheu and the New Way Down
“They are paving the road between old and new by using mandolin, fiddle, the upright bass, and cello; some dating back to 1910. These Philadelphians are forced to explain, “Yes we do live in the city and not in the hills of Kentucky”.”

Mason Porter
“From a whisper to a roar Mason Porter will take you by surprise. Combining lush harmonies with hand clapping sing-alongs and the
unfiltered emotion of a hungry young rock band, Mason Porter is a
force that evokes the spirits of each and every person whose life they
touch. Call it folk, rock, bluegrass, blues or country; Mason Porter
is all of these. Through creative songwriting and constant experimentation Mason Porter is a group of musicians working together to push the limits of traditional American music. This is clearly evident on the bands first full length album Thunder In The Valley (Uncle Nicky Records, 2009).”

Manatawny Creek Ramblers
“Since 2004 the band has built a mixed repertoire of classic bluegrass tunes by the likes of Bill Monroe, Don Reno, The Stanley Brothers, Del McCoury and Flatt & Scruggs as well as an array of original material. During that time The Manatawny Creek Ramblers have collected an enthusiastic group of followers.”

Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers
“The band blends a passion for traditional song, Appalachian fiddle tunes, and jazz with a unique mix of original songwriting, bluegrass and folk music. Lead singing with great vocal character and seamlessly blended three-part vocal harmonies fill out their energetic delivery.”

Art Installation by Angela Miles

By the way, here's our class schedule for April 2010

Presented by Wild Goose Productions

Saturday, April 3, 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Featuring music by:

Adrien Reju
“Adrien Reju has captivated audiences with her clear, lilting voice and her sparkling stage presence. After gaining her degree in classical guitar from Ithaca College, the New York City raised singer/songwriter took to the music circuit of Philadelphia, toured throughout the nation with the rootsy trio Angel Band with David Bromberg, and was the creative force behind the Philadelphia-based bluegrass outfit The Lowlands.”

Joshua Park
“Joshua Park has emerged as an exciting new addition to the Philly
local music scene. His EP “One Wish” was released in December 2007,
and a full length album, currently being recorded with a full band and
a lot of love, is on the horizon for release in 2010. This lyrically
driven singer/songwriter counts John Prine, Dan Bern, and Mason
Jennings among his strongest influences, and consistently delivers
poignant songs derived from his own life experience. As a solo artist,
an acoustic guitar trio, or supported by a full band Joshua has a raw
passion that is evident with every note.”

Austin McCutchen (NYC – of Big Honey Mama)

Art installation by Shane Leddy

Only $8!

By the way, here's our class schedule for April 2010

A Philly lifestyle publication, Phrequency.com, recently added a post about the event. Check out it out here.

Also, the Philly events blog, UWishUNu.com, posted a write-up about the show. Read it here.

Click here for more information about the show.

By the way, here's our class schedule for February 2010

Most Sundays, 4:30 – 6 p.m. (contact Michael Stevens for actual dates)

Unidos da Filadelfia (Philadelphia United) is a community-based samba school modeled after the Carnaval parade organizations of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. Founded in 2005, the school’s mission is to spread the joy and excitement of Brazilian percussion through music education and performance. Members of the school have the opportunity to play the traditional percussion instruments and learn the rhythmic styles of Brazilian Carnaval, and to perform at various community events. No prior musical experience is necessary.

If you would like to join our school, or would like to hire Unidos to perform at your event, please contact Michael Stevens (founder/director) at: sambafreak13@gmail.com.

By the way, here's our class schedule for February 2010

Friday, March 5, 7 p.m.

Featuring presentations by Laura Whitehorn (former political prisoner & member of the Weather Underground, editor of the recent book The War Before) and Josh MacPhee & Erik Ruin of Justseeds. Music TBA. $3- $10 donation requested, benefitting Reconstruction Inc., a grass-roots community development company that strives to build people’s capacity to transform the communities in which they live.

By the way, here's our class schedule for February 2010

Second Saturdays, 7 p.m.

8static.com is Philadelphia’s premier monthly chipmusic event! In just over a year, 8static has hosted more than 60 acts from around the world. More than just a concert, each month’s event features a free workshop and open mic session for up-and-coming local artists. All ages. Cost: $8 or $5 with flier, which can be found at 8static.com.

By the way, here's our class schedule for February 2010

Led by Julia Horn

Sunday, February 7, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Yoga is a gift to open the body, assist us in breathing life and reconnect us to our deepest Self and the beauty that surrounds us. Together we will celebrate our practice, our breath, our community and express our individuality through movement, music, a little-bit of sweat, and a lotta-bit of luv. Thomas Flanagan on sitar and Eric Carbonara on chaturangui. Cost: $15.

By the way, here's our class schedule for February 2010