North Philadelphia Arts and Culture Alliance

Friends of the Philadelphia Uptown Theater announces that construction on the historic Uptown Theater started THIS WEEK! Also, this year's Uptown Youth Talent show judges include Earl Young, Yumy Odom, Divine Islam, Sanni Crespina-Flores and Christopher Lyons. August 15, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm--call 215-236-1878 for registration information.

Village of Arts & Humanities 4 day workshop culminates into a potluck taking place THURSDAY 8/11 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm! Check out the pics from the workshop here!

Check out these pictures from Congressman Chaka Fattah’s recent visit to Temple Gallery in support of the Green For All campaign which along with Temple’s Department of Geography and Urban Studies gave over one hundred of North Philadelphia high school students a chance to learn about the water systems of Philly. This geography show is open now!

CONGRATS to The Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation (UEDC) for receiving a $10,000 grant from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors of the National Trust for Historic Preservation to plan the restoration of the Uptown's 2,040-seat auditorium and balcony! http://www.philadelphiauptowntheatre.org/index.html

Save the date for Sept 21: Avenue of the Arts presents "Promenade of Lights" on North Broad Street!

Tree House Books has been posting photos from each day of their summer camp, the THB Canvas and Plate Institute. These students are learning a ton of great stuff!! Check out all the albums so far!

This weekend: The Arts Garage presents "Art in your Junk!" flea market!

Thank you to Sibylle for hosting this summer party--even though it was 103 degrees outside, we had a great time!

Update from Avenue of the Arts on the Building on North Broad Street Initiative!

Yes! Taller has a new exhibition space, and is featuring the work of artist Adrian "Viajero" Roman! Opening reception is this Saturday!

The Wagner Free Institute of Science has a pollinator garden!

Taller Puertoriquenno has an amazing show up through July 23rd from the Casasola Archives! Check out this interview and learn more about the Mexican Revolution!