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One hundred episodes of Delicious City, a recap of The Tasties, AND a Super Bowl win?! What a week for Philadelphia! Blow the whistle!!  Seriously, though, we couldn't have reached this 100-episode milestone without YOU, our loyal and hungry listeners. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening to this podcast. Keep tagging us in your favorite spots on Instagram @delicouscitypodcast and tell your foodie friends to subscribe so we can grow the Delicious City family.  Now, on to the recap of Philly's first-ever chef and restaurant awards: 08:05 Eli tries his first Kandy Kake from Tastykake and we remember our school lunches from childhood 16:05 The Tasties Recap, Part 1: Ceremony highlights that inspire us and define the Philadelphia restaurant scene 45:48 Best Bites: Tasties Edition! There was so much food at this epic party 53:38 Events and Pop-Ups: What's happening over Valentine's Day Weekend 56:45 Philly Mag's Wine and Dine at the Kimmel Center is happening on February 20th. Delicious City will be there, and we've got a special code for industry folks to get access to hundreds of wines at this event 01:00:00 A special song, just for the Tasties… And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: We're thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly's incredible food scene. If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

Sharon Isbin was named Musical America Worldwide's 2020 Instrumentalist of the Year, the first guitarist ever to receive the honor in its 59-year award history. She was inducted into the 2023 Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame and received its Artistic Achievement Award.   She is “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time”, the winner of Guitar Player magazine's Best Classical Guitarist award, and numerous other awards. Sharon has appeared as soloist with over 200 orchestras and has given sold-out performances in many of the world's finest halls across 40 countries, including New York's Carnegie and Geffen Halls, Boston's Symphony Hall, Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, London's Barbican and Wigmore Halls, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, Paris' Châtelet, Vienna's Musikverein, Munich's Herkulessaal, Argentina's Teatro Colón, and Madrid's Teatro Real.  She has been acclaimed for expanding the guitar repertoire with some of the finest new works of our time, and has premiered over 80 works written for her by world-renowned composers, including more concerti than any other guitarist, as well as numerous solo and chamber works. Public television's acclaimed one-hour documentary Sharon Isbin: Troubadour has been seen by millions on over 200 PBS stations across the U.S. and abroad.  Other recent national performances on PBS include the Billy Joel Gershwin Prize with Josh Groban, and Tavis Smiley.  And, she has a significant discography.   Sharon Isbin has been practicing Transcendental Meditation since age 17 and donates her time to perform benefits for the David Lynch Foundation, along with Katy Perry, Sting, Hugh Jackman, Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno, to bring TM to at-risk communities. We'll talk about that and more in this inspiring conversation.

When COVID-19 hit, Dr. Ala Stanford stepped up to help Philadelphians get access to information, testing, care, and later, vaccines. She founded the Black Doctors Consortium, and after her work gained national media attention, President Biden appointed her Regional Director of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Now, Dr. Stanford has written a book, “Take Care of Them Like My Own”, coming out August 6 with a launch event at the Kimmel Center. It's about her personal journey, her work, and the importance of equity and representation in medicine. She talks about all of that with our host, Racquel Williams. And on Shara in the City, Lloyd Parks is the last living member of the famous Philly R&B group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - and he can still hit those high notes in songs like “I Miss You” and “If You Don't Know Me by Now”. Shara Dae Howard takes a journey through time to hear Lloyd's story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SummaryNancy Schneider, a Philadelphia retiree shares her experience of retiring in the city. Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City, Washington DC, and the Jersey coast. The city has a temperate climate and offers a variety of quick getaways, including New York, the Jersey Shore, and nearby gay towns like New Hope and Rehoboth. Philadelphia has a vibrant LGBTQ neighborhood known as the Gayborhood, but being gay is accepted throughout the city. The city has a rich arts and culture scene, with attractions like the Kimmel Center, Walnut Street Theater, Museum of Art, Barnes Museum, and more. The cost of living in Philadelphia varies depending on the neighborhood, but there are affordable options available. The city is walkable and offers convenient public transportation options. Philadelphia's food scene is exceptional and offers a wide variety of cuisines, including Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese, African, and more. The city is known for its sports culture, with basketball, football, and baseball being popular. Crime is a factor to consider, but the new mayor is taking action to address it. Philadelphia has excellent healthcare options, with renowned hospitals and a high number of doctors. The city has an urban lifestyle with walkability and access to arts, culture, and entertainment. Philadelphia offers easy access to travel, including an international airport. Pennsylvania offers tax benefits for retirees, including tax exemptions for retirement income, 401K withdrawals, IRAs, pensions, and social security. The state has the lowest flat tax rate in the country and provides property tax and rent rebate programs. The cost of living in Pennsylvania is slightly below the national average, and the average sales tax rate is 6.17%. Transportation savings include discounts on auto insurance for drivers aged 55+, free bus, subway, and trolley rides for seniors over 65, $1 regional rail rides during off-peak hours, and discounted bridge tolls for drivers aged 65+ with a New Jersey EZPass.Overall, Philadelphia is considered a hidden gem in the Northeast. Check out this link and video about LGBTQ+ healthcare at Cooper at Cooper University HealthCare in South New Jersey. (3.7 miles and 14 minutes from Philadelphia) https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/cooper-proud-lgbtq-health?utm_source=pgn&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PGN

SummaryNancy Schneider, a Philadelphia retiree shares her experience of retiring in the city. Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City, Washington DC, and the Jersey coast. The city has a temperate climate and offers a variety of quick getaways, including New York, the Jersey Shore, and nearby gay towns like New Hope and Rehoboth. Philadelphia has a vibrant LGBTQ neighborhood known as the Gayborhood, but being gay is accepted throughout the city. The city has a rich arts and culture scene, with attractions like the Kimmel Center, Walnut Street Theater, Museum of Art, Barnes Museum, and more. The cost of living in Philadelphia varies depending on the neighborhood, but there are affordable options available. The city is walkable and offers convenient public transportation options. Philadelphia's food scene is exceptional and offers a wide variety of cuisines, including Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese, African, and more. The city is known for its sports culture, with basketball, football, and baseball being popular. Crime is a factor to consider, but the new mayor is taking action to address it. Philadelphia has excellent healthcare options, with renowned hospitals and a high number of doctors. The city has an urban lifestyle with walkability and access to arts, culture, and entertainment. Philadelphia offers easy access to travel, including an international airport. Pennsylvania offers tax benefits for retirees, including tax exemptions for retirement income, 401K withdrawals, IRAs, pensions, and social security. The state has the lowest flat tax rate in the country and provides property tax and rent rebate programs. The cost of living in Pennsylvania is slightly below the national average, and the average sales tax rate is 6.17%. Transportation savings include discounts on auto insurance for drivers aged 55+, free bus, subway, and trolley rides for seniors over 65, $1 regional rail rides during off-peak hours, and discounted bridge tolls for drivers aged 65+ with a New Jersey EZPass.Overall, Philadelphia is considered a hidden gem in the Northeast. Check out this link and video about LGBTQ+ healthcare at Cooper at Cooper University HealthCare in South New Jersey. (3.7 miles and 14 minutes from Philadelphia) https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/cooper-proud-lgbtq-health?utm_source=pgn&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PGN

It's another midweek news roundup! The team talks about Mayor Cherelle Parker's first city budget, which got the green light from City Council last week. Plus, a Philly sports mascot has a new song, and we have a Philly news quiz that you can play along with. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Anna Orso, City Hall reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor.  Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Winners and losers from the first city budget in Philly's Parker-Johnson era Council green-lights Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget plans, including $100 million for a Northeast Philly drug rehab center Philly's next city budget will fund University City affordable housing, library upgrades, and Mural Arts A glorious choral hymn about Gritty premieres this weekend Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): Kimmel Center's historic tribute: Marian Anderson Hall unveiled UArts had explored a possible merger with Drexel two years ago — but it didn't materialize Pa. House passes bill to provide free pads and tampons for students Listen to our interview with Aaron Moselle to learn more about the affordable housing project in University City. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marian Anderson Hall will soon be the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. President and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Matias Tarnopolsky, explains how updating the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall should reflect the diversity and demographics of Philadelphia. Then, a tour of the repair and restoration of the Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society with its CEO, Jillian Patricia Pirtle. She has been working to put the museum back together after a flood to keep Marian Anderson's music and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement alive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano, Curtis Institute of Music graduate, and former varsity basketball captain J'Nai Bridges joins host Khadija Mbowe for a free-flowing conversation about her wide-ranging musical influences, structured systems for success, and the public humiliation that (inadvertently) led to her becoming a star. In February 2024, Bridges joined The Philadelphia Orchestra to announce the upcoming rededication of its home inside the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts as Marian Anderson Hall. It will be the first major concert venue in the world to honor the late performer and trailblazer.Music from this episode: BIZET, HABANERA,  J'Nai Bridges in the Canadian Opera Company's 2022 production of CarmenJ'Nai Bridges with Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) perform “Whole World In Your Hand” during Global Goal: Unite for Our Future on June 27. Links from this episode:READ MORE: The Philadelphia Orchestra to Rename Its Home at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts MARIAN ANDERSON HALL in Honor of the Legendary Contralto, Civil Rights Icon, and Philadelphian:  https://www.philorch.org/about-us/contact-us/press-room/news-releases/the-philadelphia-orchestra-to-rename-its-home-at-the-kimmel-center-for-the-performing-arts-marian-anderson-hall-in-honor-of-the-legendary-contralto-civil-rights-icon-and-philadelphian/Want more Marian Anderson? Listen to our season one episode with Jillian Patricia Pirtles, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364857/5986438 Marian Anderson Museum: http://marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/J'Nai Bridges:https://jnaibridgesmezzo.com/https://www.instagram.com/jnaibmezzo/https://www.facebook.com/jnaibridgesmezzo/The Philadelphia Orchestra's HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.

Rock & Roll Hall of FameA Tribute to My Guest This Week ~ Broadcast Radio Icon Jerry Blavat. He began his career as a 13 year old on the TV show Bandstand.Jerry is in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame & After over 50 years in broadcasting, STILL Rock Out Weekly on WVLT, online & at LIVE shows! In 1960, he started his own radio talk show on WCAM (AM), in Camden, New Jersey. (He won the show in a crap game). On a snowy night in mid January, pulling out a stack of records, he began entertaining listeners throughout the night, and the legend of "The Geator" was born. In the mid-sixties, reports had his audience at a half million teenagers per month. Much of Jerry's broadcasts in the early days were done on reel to reel tape. Recording the program in his garage studio, the tapes played while Blavat made personal appearances. In the mid-sixties, Jerry's broadcasts were also added for a time to the program schedule of WHAT. On that station, Blavat stated that he only made $18 a week ($1.50 per hour). Most of his audience didn't buy it, but it was true. The real money was at the hops, not on the air. However, Blavat knew he needed the airwaves to promote the appearances. In 1965, he produced and hosted his own TV show "The Discophonic Scene" on CBS' Philadelphia outlet WCAU-TV. From 1967-70, the show aired on WFIL-TV, Channel Six and was syndicated through Triangle Publications coast-to-coast in 40 markets. When the British Invasion came along, Jerry never became part of it. He didn't like format radio, never participated in it and has always been his own man. In 1966, Jerry said: "It had been hell during the Beatles reign, when there had been much pressure to get on the bandwagon. But I sensed that it just didn't have enough soul for my kids... So I finally gave in and played a few, and I got bombarded by phone calls saying 'Geator, what you doing, man?'" In April of 1972 he became one of the first on-air personalities on WCAU-FM, an oldies station. In 1987, Blavat moved to "Philly Gold Radio," WPGR. It became "Geator Gold Radio" in April of 1992 when Blavat purchased the station. Until this day, Jerry is seen on many local and national TV shows. He has been with PBS on their Doo Wop specials working with the show's producer, T. J. Lubinsky. When the shows aired locally over WHYY-TV, Jerry Blavat was the area's host. Throughout his career, Jerry has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Mike Douglas Show," "The Joey Bishop Show," "The Mod Squad," and "The Monkees." Jerry Blavat has appeared in feature films including "Desperately Seeking Susan," "Baby, It's You," and "Cookie." After WPGR, the Geator then built studios in Center City. He currently broadcasts his Cruisin' 92.1, WVLT. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia's "Hall of Fame". He still owns his own nightclub called Memories in Margate, NJ He works at various clubs most nights & has a show yearly at the Kimmel Center. While many refer to James Brown as "the hardest working man in show business," the title should belong to Jerry Blavat, who said many years ago: "I may not be the best jock in the world, but I've got my own built-in excitement meter.© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

SynopsisA color wheel is a circular chart showing the relationship of the colors of the spectrum. It was originally fashioned by Isaac Newton in 1666 and still serves as a useful tool for painters and graphic designers today.Color Wheel also is the title of an orchestral showpiece by American composer Aaron Jay Kernis — a work that was premiered on today's date in 2001 by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the opening concerts of the then-new Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia.“The honor of being asked to compose the first music played in this new hall led me to conceive of a ‘miniature' concerto for orchestra which treats it as a large and dynamic body of sound and color,” Kernis said.“I sometimes see colors when I compose,” he confessed, “and the qualities of certain chords do elicit specific sensation in me — for example, I see A-major as bright yellow. I've also been fascinated with Sufi whirling dervishes and their ecstatic spinning. This work may have some ecstatic moments but it is full of tension, continuous energy and drive.”Music Played in Today's ProgramAaron Jay Kernis (b. 1960) Color Wheel; Nashville Symphony; Giancarlo Guerrero, cond. Naxos 8.559838

The architecture world lost a giant when the distinguished Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly died earlier this year at the age of 78. For four decades, Viñoly led his global architecture firm to international renown, bringing to life everything from airports to hospitals, sports stadiums, and performing arts centers — including one very close to my heart, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. Having lived in the Philly area for many years prior to moving to New York, I've attended countless performances at the Kimmel Center. I've always been inspired by how the sprawling public space invites people to come together for drinks, conversation, and community even if you're not there for a concert. According to Viñoly's son Román, director of Rafael Viñoly Architects, creating vibrant social spaces was always part of his father's mission. "He looked at his work as something that invariably had a profoundly civic dimension," Román says on the latest episode of the Classical Post podcast. "He recognized that buildings are very capital intensive, so he always found ways to leverage those enormous investments into developing public amenities — grand, inspiring spaces that people want to spend time in. That ethical approach permeates his work throughout the world." Outside of architecture, Rafael Viñoly had another passion: classical music. So it's fitting that a concert paying tribute to the architect's life and legacy is taking place next week at Carnegie Hall — where for decades Viñoly attended several concerts every week.  On November 28, two ensembles that perform in Viñoly-designed spaces — the Philadelphia Orchestra, under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Jazz at Lincoln Center's Isaiah J. Thompson Trio — will share the stage at Stern Auditorium with violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Jonathan Biss for an evening of music honoring Viñoly.In this episode, Román and I talk more about his father's life, the work the Viñoly Foundation is doing to extend Rafael's legacy in architecture and the arts, and how the Carnegie concert also marks the first U.S. appearance of the Maene-Viñoly Concert Grand Piano — an innovative, ergonomically designed piano Rafael helped create. — ⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Post⁠⁠⁠⁠® is a leading podcast based in New York. Our content uncovers the creativity behind exceptional music through dynamic deep-dive interviews with prominent artists in the world today. We are powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Gold Sound Media⁠⁠⁠⁠® — a creative studio providing omnichannel marketing and public relations services for the classical music industry.

Arreon A. Harley-Emerson graduated from Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, with bachelor's degrees in Music Theory & Composition and Vocal Performance (opera). He received master's of music degrees in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of Delaware School of Music and is a doctoral candidate and University Fellow at the Boyer School of Music and Dance at Temple University in Philadelphia. He has had the opportunity to conduct in venues such as St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, The Kimmel Center for the Arts in Philadelphia, and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.  Mr. Harley-Emerson has held a number of teaching and artistic director positions. He served as Director of Music and Operations of the Choir School of Delaware from June 2013 through December 2022. In this position, he was responsible for the musical components of the renowned Choir School program as well as serving as Executive Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the organization.  An avid researcher and presenter, Mr. Harley-Emerson has contributed a chapter to The Oxford Handbook for Choral Pedagogy entitled “The Gang Mentality of Choirs: How Choirs Have the Capacity to Change Lives.” He also has a TEDx Talk with the same title and contributed to the research literature regarding culturally responsive choral and classroom practice.  Committed to the principles of Access, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Restorative Practice (ADEIBR), Mr. Harley-Emerson has established a thriving consultancy to assist arts and culture nonprofit organizations in remaining relevant in the 21st century. His work includes longitudinal studies, strategic planning, Board Excellence training, resource and asset development, and board diversification. Mr. Harley-Emerson currently serves as the National Chair of the American Choral Directors Association's Diversity Initiatives Committee. An active member of the Wilmington, Delaware community, Mr. Harley-Emerson is on the Delaware Arts Alliance's Board of Directors, where he serves as President of the Board and chairs the Advancement Committee, which is tasked with fundraising, membership development, and DEIB.To get in touch with Arreon, you can visit his website, equitysings.com. You can also find him on Facebook (@EquitySings) or Instagram (@equitysings). Learn more about Arreon's pro choir, Elevation, at elevatevocalarts.org.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

“Things might not always be right, but you can make it right.” A recent work readiness assistance course teaches students how to create right angles and the value of nutrition and wellness. Myra Brown, CEO of NWON Opportunities, LLC, is designing programs that service the community and diminish the adverse childhood effects of unemployment, food deserts, and substance abuse. Two recent graduates describe their life-changing experiences with Brown and their union carpenter instructor. Then, Jeremy Noel grew up running around his Bucks County house pretending to be "The Lion King"'s Simba. Now he is understudying the famous character as part of Disney's North American musical version of the animated movie at the Kimmel Center. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long hiatus we're back with a revamped studio and some interesting experiences to share. The first was from our trip to Niagara falls. Then a new convention came to town. And then we'll wrap up with thoughts on a few of our favorite shows coming to an end.

No matter what genre you're writing, good research is critical, particularly when you're writing an investigative piece. And in many cases, the greatest tactic for research is interviewing people. But being a good interviewer takes time and practice. You have to develop the skills and learn how to read people to get the information that you need.In this episode of The Author's Corner, Robin sits down with a seasoned interviewer and author, Keith Mason. Thanks to a long career interviewing artists and stars such as Jerry Garcia and Monty Python and four decades in public relations, Keith had the opportunity to develop his chops as an interviewer, a skill that would one day culminate in the fascinating investigative narrative about the once-unsolved murder of his grandfather. His book, Please Stand Up, is a journey to discover the father Keith never knew, and the killer who murdered his grandfather. They discuss the process of interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment and how a great interview requires being more human in conversation. Keith also reveals his “golden rule”: to never put anything out in the public that will hurt anyone.Key Takeaways from This Episode:The benefit of asking 'off-topic' questions in interviews.The process of investigative writing, from research to interviewing.Keith's biggest challenge when shifting from short- to long-form writing.How Keith presented his findings to his family and aging mother.And much more...Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Keith's websitePlease Stand Up bookAbout Keith Mason:Keith's years of storytelling began with music and cultural observation in Philadelphia newspapers, interviewing dozens of top artists from Jerry Garcia and Phil Collins to George Carlin and Monty Python. In 1978, the writer began a nearly forty-year career in public relations, nonprofit development and the performing arts, including stints at Drexel University and the Kimmel Center (home of the Philadelphia Orchestra) and for elderly and disability services. Some of his most satisfying work came at a major addiction recovery center as the opioid crisis unfolded in the early 2000s. He created and taught a senior writing course at Temple University. After years of telling the stories of others, Keith wrote his own tale, Please Stand Up, a story he never expected to experience, much less write.

No matter what genre you're writing, good research is critical, particularly when you're writing an investigative piece. And in many cases, the greatest tactic for research is interviewing people. But being a good interviewer takes time and practice. You have to develop the skills and learn how to read people to get the information that you need.In this episode of The Author's Corner, Robin sits down with a seasoned interviewer and author, Keith Mason. Thanks to a long career interviewing artists and stars such as Jerry Garcia and Monty Python and four decades in public relations, Keith had the opportunity to develop his chops as an interviewer, a skill that would one day culminate in the fascinating investigative narrative about the once-unsolved murder of his grandfather. His book, Please Stand Up, is a journey to discover the father Keith never knew, and the killer who murdered his grandfather. They discuss the process of interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment and how a great interview requires being more human in conversation. Keith also reveals his “golden rule”: to never put anything out in the public that will hurt anyone.Key Takeaways from This Episode:The benefit of asking 'off-topic' questions in interviews.The process of investigative writing, from research to interviewing.Keith's biggest challenge when shifting from short- to long-form writing.How Keith presented his findings to his family and aging mother.And much more...Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Keith's websitePlease Stand Up bookAbout Keith Mason:Keith's years of storytelling began with music and cultural observation in Philadelphia newspapers, interviewing dozens of top artists from Jerry Garcia and Phil Collins to George Carlin and Monty Python. In 1978, the writer began a nearly forty-year career in public relations, nonprofit development and the performing arts, including stints at Drexel University and the Kimmel Center (home of the Philadelphia Orchestra) and for elderly and disability services. Some of his most satisfying work came at a major addiction recovery center as the opioid crisis unfolded in the early 2000s. He created and taught a senior writing course at Temple University. After years of telling the stories of others, Keith wrote his own tale, Please Stand Up, a story he never expected to experience, much less write.

"Every time on stage when we connect with the choral music and I see the students moved or touched by choral music, that's the moment I fall in love with choral music. The love of choral music is affirmed again and again by the connection you make with these humans and the music."Xiaosha Lin is currently assistant professor and director of choral activities at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. Prior to her appointment at Whitworth, she served as Director of Choral Activities at the University of Toledo and Assistant Conductor at Hong Kong Baptist University.Known as a dynamic conductor with her engaging rehearsal approach and expressive conducting, Lin was selected as a conducting fellow in several prestigious programs where she worked with Simon Carrington, Edith Copley, David Hayes, and Lucinda Carver. She was one of the semi-finalists in the national ACDA Graduate Student Conducting Competition in Kansas City, MO. As a chorister, she has performed regularly at the Kimmel Center, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center under the batons of Yannick Nézet Séguin, Alan Gilbert, Simon Rattle, and Jane Glover. Lin is a sought-after conductor, adjudicator, and choral clinician in both the U.S. and China, where she was invited to workshops and clinics for all levels of choirs. She has frequently adjudicated in middle and high school choral festivals in Pacific Northwest and Midwest regions. Lin's international background makes her an open-minded, sensitive, and well-rounded musician and educator. She is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community through choral music. She recently received the Inclusive Excellence Faculty Award for the 2022-2023 academic year at Whitworth University and currently serves as a member of the Diversity Initiative Committee at WA-ACDA.Lin received her Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting at Michigan State University, Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Westminster Choir College, Master of Arts in Music at Hong Kong Baptist University (Hong Kong), and Bachelor of Music Education at Xinghai Conservatory of Music (China).   To get in touch with Xiaosha, you can find her on Instagram (@xiaosha_lin) or email her at xlin@whitworth.edu. Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace HudsonPracticing Connection: Working together to help families and communities thrive.Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch host this exploration of personal and collective...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Teaching While Queer PodcastTeaching While Queer Podcast is a space for LGBTQIA+ educators, administrators, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Lisa Willis and Nonye Brown-West visit friends and discuss the banning of Amanda Gorman's poem, Supporting black poetry, and advocating for black art with host Marina Franklin. Lisa Willis serves as the Executive Director of Cave Canem. She is a passionate artistic administrator with 20 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary projects in the non-profit and commercial arts sectors. She has held various consulting and management roles in development, programming, and operations for New York Live Arts, home of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, Contemporaneous, Thresh, Heidi Latsky Dance, Brian Sanders' JUNK, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Mann, and JazzReach. In 2020 she co-founded The LynList, a curated listserv and grant writing support service for NYC area individual artists and small non-profit arts groups. Prior to her shift into fundraising, she was the founding Operations Manager for CAMI Music, establishing and managing its daily administrative protocols in addition to overseeing the touring and managerial logistics for Lang Lang, Tan Dun, Savion Glover, American Ballet Theatre, Cirque Eloize, and the Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández. Lisa holds a B.A. in Music Composition and Theory from New York University and a background of training in ballet and modern dance. Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch, as well as in NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning, and the New York Comedy Festival. Nonye made her acting debut in The Sympathy Card, now available for streaming on Vudu, Apple, Amazon, and Google Play. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.  

It's a special edition of the Energy Gang this week. New York University's 2040 Now event is an initiative focused on addressing the challenges posed by climate change, and this week the Energy Gang joined in. As part of the week of exercises, talks, exhibitions and discussions, regular Energy Gang member Amy Myers-Jaffe led a workshop on building energy transition scenarios, looking for ways to deepen our understanding of the present and strengthen our predictions about the future. The Energy Gang was there to record live in the Kimmel Center for University Life at NYU. Scenario analysis is particularly useful for analyzing the energy transition, because its trajectory is still uncertain, and a large number of variables can influence outcomes. Some of the most important of those variables are qualitative rather than quantitative, making them hard to analyze in a computer simulation such as an energy systems model. Thinking about a wide range of scenarios is a vital tool for testing assumptions and highlighting alternative possibilities. Amy and host Ed Crooks were joined by Energy Gang regular Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modelling and Analysis at the think-tank Energy Innovation, and by Erin Coughlan de Perez, Dignitas Associate Professor at Tufts University. With contributions from NYU professors, students and invited guests, they discussed the aspects of climate, policy, technology and finance that will shape our energy system and climate over the decades to come. And they ask the question: when we try to predict the future of energy, what are we missing?Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode and follow us on Twitter, we're @theenergygang The Energy Gang is brought to you by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati—the premier legal services provider to technology, life sciences, and clean energy enterprises. Wilson Sonsini has built a leading energy and climate solutions practice and its team is dedicated to a single goal: advancing what's next in the energy industry. For more information about Wilson Sonsini's energy and climate change team, visit wsgr.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee sits down with DANIEL WRIGHT, trumpeter, brass teacher, and clinician has a B.M. in music performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Daniel is a very active performer in the Greater-Philadelphia area. He has played at venues such as The Academy of Music, The Forrest Theatre, and The Kimmel Center. He has also performed in New York city at venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Lincoln Center.  In addition to his performance schedule Daniel has a Private Studio in Philadelphia, PA and teaches at a number of schools in the region including four branches of Settlement Music School, Germantown Friend School,  and he is a Teaching Artist for Tune Up Philly.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host This episode of The Truth In This Art is part of National Jazz Appreciation Month, a celebration that takes place every April. Jazz music is a captivating fusion of multiple cultures, incorporating the classical styles of both America and Europe with the influence of West African culture and folk songs. Jazz music boasts a little bit of everything - an unforgettable melody, rich harmony, a rhythm that resonates within you, and outstanding improvisations that make the genre truly unique.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisart #JazzAppreciationMonth #NationalJazzAppreciationMonthFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

The two Black Panther movies were more than Marvel superhero movies. - they were iconic celebrations of Black Pride and Black Excellence. In addition to everything that made the movie special from the extraordinary actors, the moving plot and the cool special effects - was the music. and coming up is a very special opportunity to hear the music of Black Panther at the Kimmel Center while also supporting the United Negro College Fund. To tell us more isLeslie Patterson-Tyler, Vice President Program Communications and Partnerships, Kimmel Cultural Campus and Richard Snow, Regional Development Director, UNCF (United Negro College Fund)Website and social media handles and tagswww.kimmelculturalcampus.orgFacebook: @KimmelCulturalCampusInstagram: @KimmelCulturalCampusTwitter: @KimmelCCwww.Uncf.org/Waiting for their confirmed social handlesInstagram: @UNCF_phillyFor decades the tobacco industry targeted the black community with menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars with a devasting impact on Black Health and lives. Health advocates are urging the FDA to deliver an historic victory for Black health by finalizing the plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. I speak to Carol McGruder, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) about the systematic and intentional marketing of menthol cigarettes to communities of color.https://www.savingblacklives.org/Link to Black Lives/Black Lungs Documentary https://youtu.be/Eeg5BNx--uQThe 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show, now through the 12th returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. I speak to Rebecca Schuchart, Director of Experiences and Engagement for The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society about the iconic event and also the year round community greening and work force development programs sponsored by PHS.Tickets are on sale currently at tickets.phsonline.org.First, Philadelphia will soon see a sea of Salmon Pink and Apple Green. I speak to Elicia Pegues Spearman, Esq., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's ®, 35th North Atlantic Regional Director about the upcoming The 92nd North Atlantic Regional Conference is taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, March 9-12. The theme of the conference is: “F.I.R.S.T. Love: Serving You F.I.R.S.T. in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly AKAfection.”Website is https://aka1908.com/northatlantic/home/Conference hashtags are:#AKANARC2023#92AKANARC#NARFirst#AKA1908#AKAFirst Love

Jeremy Rothman, Chief Programming Officer for The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, guides us through his role in the orchestra's new "Golden Age'.

Our B101 Christmas Choir Champs Council Rock High School South just performed at the Kimmel Center last night and absolutely crushed it! Jenn & Bill recap our choir competition this year. 

After a super-competitive competition, we would like to congratulate Clearview Regional Middle School - 7th & 8th Grade Concert Choir performing Hear The Sleigh Bells Ring for being our K-8th Grade Christmas Choir Competition 1st Place Champions!  Clearview Regional Middle School will be taking home the grand prize of $5,000 for their school's music department and the opportunity to perform at the Kimmel Center at A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season on December 7, 2022 at 8 pm! Listen to Jenn & Bill's call with Choir Director Chelsea Franchi!

02:27 - Beyonce 03:27 - Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA (Nancy Wilson) 04:10 - Freedom Theater, Philadelphia, PA (Black Nativity) 04:30 - Prince Theater, Philadelphia, PA (Me and Mrs. Jones/Lou Rawls) 04:54 - WXPN-FM, Live@the World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA (David Dye) 05:13 - King Sunny Ade, Bobby Caldwell, Bell Biv DeVoe, Karla Bonoff, Boney James 07:03 - Weezer/Pixies 07:20 - The Soundstage - Baltimore, MD 08:30 - Facebook Events 09:22 - Groupon (Todrick Hall/Prince Tribute Band/Heart/Weezer/Pixies) 10:01 - City Winery, Philadelphia, PA (Bokante/Roosevelt Collier) 10:35 - The Peabody, Baltimore, MD 10:40 - John Hopkins, Baltimore, MD 10:43 - Ram Head Inn, Annapolis, MD 10:56 - The Power Plant, Baltimore, MD 11L44 - Genesis (without Peter Gabriel) 11:54 - Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD (Genesis) 12:41 - Janet Jackson 12:50 - KRS-1, Taylor Swift 13:32 - Insta-charge 13:44 - Rams Head Inn, Annapolis, MD 14:16 - Royal Farms Civic Center, Baltimore, MD 14:54 - Paul McCartney 17:17 - Steven Tyler 18:05 - Baltimore Blues Society 18:20 - Ultra Nate' - Deep Sugar Parties 19:29 - Genesis (without Peter Gabriel) 24:29 - The Hamilton, Washington DC 25:13 - Downtown Silver Springs, MD 24:43 - The 9:30 Club, Washington DC (Agnes Obel) 25:59 - Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD (Capital Jazz Festival/Isaac Hayes) 29:05 - Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA (Sonny Rollins) 29:08 - The Dell East, Philadelphia, PA (The Dells) 29:14 - Live @ the World Cafe', Philadelphia, PA (Angelic Kidjo) 29:34 - Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA (Hall & Oates) 29:57 - Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA (Ornette Coleman) 34:06 - Meet Up 35:15 - Steely Dan 35:30 - Ryan Adams 35:35 - Paul McCartney 36:53 - The Cars 37:16 - The Hamilton, Washington DC (Shemekia Copeland) 39:20 - The Counting Crows 40:06 - The Philadelphia Phillies 40:12 - War 40:56 - The Dell East, Philadelphia, PA (The Dells) 42:36 - Prince/The Time/Vanity 6 45:46 - Caesar's Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey (Natalie Cole) 45:57 - The Tower Theater, Philadelphia, PA (Natalie Cole) 46:50 - Set List.com (Jeff Warehime/Paul McCartney/Hershey Park, Hershey, PA) 48:21 - John Legend/Sade/My Friend Al 49:30 - The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC (Living Colour) 50:29 - Poi Dog Pondering, Los Lobos, Kathleen Edwards, Todrick Hall 51:00 - Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, James Brown, George Clinton, Mick Jagger, Elton John 51:42 - Smokey Robinson, Candi Staten, Ben E King, Gladys Knight 52:37 - The Gettysburg Movie Theater, Gettysburg, PA (Beverly Hills Cop 2) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/support

We have Micaela Lamas and Nikhil Saboo. In this episode we talk about the conversations that Dear Evan Hansen will have in the car ride home and more. Conversations about what it means to belong, and mental health and how both affect our daily lives............Today's podcast is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is a scoop wellness that allows you to absorb 75 quality vitamins and minerals regardless of your health needs. Athletic Greens is giving you a Free 1 year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D with 5 travel packs with your first purchase. Go to their site www.athleticgreens.com/emerging to take ownership over your health needs....................Micaela Lamas-she/her is thrilled to join DEH fam. She is a recent graduate of the Texas State University BFA Musical Theatre program and a Texas native. All of the love and thanks to CGF, the DEH team, Tara Rubin casting, and every teacher along the way. Love to her friends, family especially mom, & her grandparents.....................Nikhil Saboo-is elated to join the tour of DEH-aligning in his purpose of creating space, opening others' perspectives, and lifting up all aspiring South Asian artist across the country. Prior, Nikhil was on tour with the Angelica Company of Hamilton and in the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls. Gratitude to Stewart Talent, the DEH company, and his tribe. Love to Mom, Dad, and Nisha. For Dada and Ama.............................Dear Evan Hansen will be at the Kimmel Center from August 16-August. This show will sell out so be sure to get your tickets now.Thanks to my podcast collaborate/round table Tomika Bryant of Life in Pumps. She is a Blogger, that covers Lifestyle, Wellness, and Travel. and Whitney Alese of The Reclaimed who is a writer, podcaster, and culture commentator.Special thanks to Hannah C. and Aliena W for setting this opportunity.I can be found on social media as Toitimeblog or on the blog.

Today on the podcast, our 8-part summer series collaboration with Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's “RE-START Initiative”, continues with Kun-Yang Lin Dancers. In our conversation, we learn how a dance company has fared during the pandemic. Here is my interview with Katie Moore-Derkits, Executive Director and Maggie Zhao, Assistant Artistic Director of Kun-Yang Lin Dancers.Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D) is one of the country's premier contemporary Asian-American professional dance companies based in Philadelphia. Hailed for its superbly trained dancers and inventive choreography, the internationally-active KYL/D's ensemble of professional dance artists – trained in the company's unique CHI AWARENESS PRACTICE that is deeply rooted in Asian art forms, contemplative practices and philosophies. Artistic Director Lin's zen-inspired practice of dance manifests in lush works of poetic sensibility that The New York Times says "create and inhabit worlds of their own." Lin draws upon insights from his ongoing research throughout Asia and around the globe, creating a personal movement language that is suffused with strong spiritual underpinnings. KYL/D has performed around the world, including at the Tanzmesse International Dance Festival (Dusseldorf), Busan International Dance Festival (Korea), Jogia International and AsiaTri festivals (Indonesia), Festival Internacional de Danza in Queretaro (Mexico), Victoria Theatre (Singapore), HsinChu Performing Arts Center (Taiwan).  In the U.S., KYL/D has performed at Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival, Interlochen Festival, Columbia Festival, Kaatsbaan International Dance, Jacob's Pillow Inside/Out, Dancing in the Streets Festival, the Painted Bride Art Center, the Annenberg Center, the Kimmel Center, the Forrest Theater, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, and Philadelphia's City Hall.FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://kyld.org Learn more about RestART!RestART: The Arts are Back!https://phillyfunguide.com/editorial/restart-the-arts-are-back

Devin Patrick Hughes sits down with pianist and new music pioneer Michael Mizrahi. Praised as "intrepid" (Philadelphia Inquirer), "engaging" (Houston Chronicle), and "endlessly fascinating" (WQXR New York), pianist Michael Mizrahi has won acclaim for his compelling performances of a wide-ranging repertoire and his ability to connect with audiences of all ages. He's appeared as concerto soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and teaching artist across the United States and abroad.   Michael Mizrahi has performed in the world's leading concert halls including Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and has soloed with orchestras such as the Houston Symphony and the National Symphony. He has won first prize at competitions such as the Ima Hogg International Competition and the Bartok-Kabalevsky Competition.    Michael Mizrahi is a founding member of NOW Ensemble and also a member of Decoda, ensembles on the forefront of premiering and championing new classical music, has recorded extensively for New Amsterdam Records, including Currents which was featured as one of NPR's best albums of the year and album of the week on WQXR. Michael is on faculty at the Lawrence University Conservatory, where he trains a new generation of musical Jedi.    Thank you for joining us on One Symphony, My apologies for the hiatus, I had a bad case of COVID in May, but am happy to be back in action!  Thanks to Michael Mizrahi for sharing his music and wealth of knowledge. Thank you to NOW Ensemble and New Amsterdam records for making this episode possible!  Computer Wave by William Brittelle and 4 Pieces for Solo Piano by Ryan Brown can be found on the album, The Bright Motion. Dreamfall by Mark Dancigers and Cradle from Before and After by Sean Friar were performed by NOW ensemble.    You can check out the music of Michael Mizrahi and NOW Ensemble wherever you listen to your music, and online at michaelmizrahipiano.com and nowensemble.com. You can always find more info at OneSymphony.org including a virtual tip jar if you'd like to support the show. Thank you to new supporters Robin and James for making this show possible! Please feel free to rate, review, or share the show! Until next time, thank you for being part of the music!

Synopsis On today's date in 2002, a high-profile musical event occurred at Philadelphia's new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The city was hosting the 57th National Conference of the American Symphony Orchestra League, and the Philadelphia Orchestra was celebrating its 100th anniversary with eight new commissions, all to be premiered in the Orchestra's new Verizon Hall. On June 12th, the new piece was a Concerto for Orchestra by a 39-year-old composer named Jennifer Higdon. Higdon's “Concerto” opened the Philadelphia Orchestra's program, followed by Richard Strauss's tone-poem “Ein Heldenleben.” Both pieces were performed before an audience of orchestral professionals from around the country – not to mention Higdon's proud mother. Higdon, understandably a little nervous, quipped to a newspaper reporter, "You'll know my mother because she'll be the one crying BEFORE the piece starts." Higdon needn't have worried. Her “Concerto for Orchestra” was greeted with cheers from both its audience and performers – the latter in typically irreverent fashion, dubbed the new piece “Ein Higdonleben.” Higdon, the only woman among the eight composers commissioned for the orchestra's centennial project, calls herself a "late bloomer" as a composer. She taught herself the flute at age 15 and didn't pursue formal music training until college. She was almost finished with her bachelor's degree requirements at Bowling Green State University when she started composing her own music. Music Played in Today's Program Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) –Concerto for Orchestra (Atlanta Symphony; Robert Spano, cond.) Telarc 80620

Today's podcast is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is a scoop wellness that allows you to absorb 75 quality vitamins and minerals regardless of your health needs. Athletic Greens is giving you a Free 1 year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D with 5 travel packs with your first purchase. Go to their site www.athleticgreens.com/emerging to take ownership over your health needs.................Today's topics will cover music as a form of self care. What is your go to song when life hits in various ways? Taking care of self what that really means and small ways to increase it. The Kimmel Cultural Center is having along with Wawa Welcome America an Arts Block Party, Parents and Summer with the kids. Taking responsibility for your personal actions.............Today we have Singer, Songwriter, and Storyteller M'Balia Singley. M'Balia Singley is a Philadelphia-based performing artist who has been exploring and excavating the human condition through story, song and audience engagement for the last quarter century. She has shared her musical talents in such legendary music halls as the Jazz Standard and Smalls in New York City, and the World Cafe Live and the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and she can be heard on John Legend's Grammy-nominated debut album, Get Lifted, Orrin Evan's #knowingishalfthebattle, and her own self-produced albums, including her recent release, Halfway There. As an actor, M'Balia has appeared in First Lady Suite, Ain't Misbehavin and The Vagina Monologues, and as an educator she has taught music to students of all ages...........Follow MB on her website, Instagram, and YouTube ..........I can be found on social media as Toitimeblog and on the blog as well.

Led by rap duo Thee Phantom and The Phoenix, the Illharmonic Orchestra masterfully links classic hip-hop with "classical" music in a way that's wowed audiences from Carnegie Hall, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, and countless other venues. The duo joins Garrett in this week's third movement to talk about their recent developments, the Illharmonic Orchestra's upcoming Juneteenth concert, and more. Scott offers insights on TV themes from decades past and celebrates Pride Month with a Lil Kim accidental and music by Orville Peck. Garrett engages the conversation of "Jewface" as it applies to an upcoming Leonard Bernstein film, and shines a light on film music by Terence Blanchard. All of this and lots more! Playlist: John Sebastian - Theme from "Welcome Back, Kotter" John Parker - Theme from "CHiPs" Kanye West feat. Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z & Bon Iver - "Monster" Culture Club - "Time (Clock Of The Heart)" Lil Kim - "Queen Bitch" Leonard Bernstein - Overture to "Candide" Leonard Bernstein - "The Great Lover" from "On The Town" Terence Blanchard - "Fruit of Islam" from "X" Orville Peck - "The Curse of the Blackened Eye" Illharmonic Orchestra feat. Thee Phantom and The Phoenix - "Double Trouble" Illharmonic Orchestra feat. Thee Phantom and The Phoenix - "Hip-Hop's Love Ballad" Arrested Development - "Tennessee" More: TICKETS for Illharmonic Orchestra Juneteenth Performance: https://www.wolftrap.org/calendar/performance/22filene/0619show22.aspx Lil Kim As Hip-Hop's First Queer Ally: https://twitter.com/NASTlESTONE/status/1532922769050112001 Bradley Cooper Transforms Into Leonard Bernstein: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/maestro-first-look-bradley-cooper-leonard-bernstein-1235281060/?fbclid=IwAR3Qz13VLz6oSyjnCUSS12YSctQJo4cAvqZ-0jmr5KWID3ZMqgRQtK2k_XU Bradley Cooper's Problematic Prosthetic: https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/movies/bradley-cooper-leonard-bernstein

Host Mo Barret is joined by world renowned architect and the creative genius behind the moving design which will become the future National Medal of Honor Museum, Rafael Viñoly. In the episode, Viñoly shares how he became involved in this historic project and the moment that inspired the architectural wonder which will house our awe-inspiring artifact collection. His list of award-winning architectural designs include the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston, Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, among countless others.

We are back for Season 6. We have a royal guest with Arielle Jacobs who plays Princess Jasmine in Disney Concerts. Disney Concerts is coming to a city near you. It is playing here at the Kimmel Center on Tuesday April 12th. Tickets are available. Come and listen to over 30 songs, background stories, and more. It's an experience for all ages and a magical way to relive your childhood and make memories.Also since we are back and in a whole new season-Spring, We are talking about way to renew. Booking trips, experiences whether as a solo traveler or with friends too. Keep in mind if you are traveling with others what should you know:BudgetsIdeals to doTravel accommodationsRoad TripsWhat do you incorporate in your morning routine? If grabbing your cell is one to mindless scroll is a way you start your day, let's fix that. There are ways to use your phone for self care. How do you do at night routine too? Drink of the day is a Blackberry Smash. Recipe included in the episode. Tips for traveling alone!Follow me on social media as Toitimeblog

Karen Corbin, Chief Operating Officer of The Philly POPS, discussed the renowned orchestra's mission and their perfromances that take us from well-known Broadway and patriotic classics, through Jazz, and world music. She describes Philly POPS' concerts as all about having fun and experiencing all kinds of musical genres performed by outstanding musicians and vocalists and well-known guest performers. Led by Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell and Artistic Director for Jazz Terell Stafford, the Philly POPS are artists in residence at the Kimmel Center and they perform at The Met.   Beyond the Big Band and Broadway we've long known, the Philly POPS presents performances that reflect the diversity and interests of the city, exploring non-traditional instruments and composers. She notes that the POPS are there for – and in – the community, from trios at community centers, to performances at the city's most venerable events.   POPS in Schools – POPS in Schools@Home during the pandemic – is a supplemental music education program in 15 Philadelphia schools serving 3,000 students. For many students, it's their first introduction to brass and stringed instruments.   Each school's program is tailored to that location, including bilingual music education and after-school programs for Spanish heritage students.  All-City Jazz is the high school program for ten PSD schools which culminates in the All City Jazz Festival. The Philly POPS Salute Series works with the USO, Philadelphia Police and Fire Department, regional Veterans organizations, community centers and schools for celebrations for our community. Salute performances recognize the service and sacrifice of the military, first responders and others who serve us, with special opportunities including free performances on Memorial Day, July 3 on Independence Mall, July 4 at Philadelphia's Independence Day concert, and opening night of the POPS Christmas concert series in December. Karen wrapped up with a look at the upcoming season that includes their final 50th Anniversary of a Beatles album—Let It Be – beginning March 11, new Star Wars concert in October and their annual holiday celebration  with 300 performers, three choirs and a Singing Santa.  January brings a Modern Broadway extravaganza and in February it's a legacy Swing show with the music of the three divas of the era—Ella, Billie, and Dinah and conducted by Terell Stafford.   That will be followed by a singer-songwriter show featuring the music of James Taylor, Billy Joel and Paul Simon, and a tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim. For more information or tickets visit phillypops.org

Reflections on programming, progress, "the American dream," and more! On January 17th, 2022, as part of The Philadelphia Orchestra's annual day of free community programming in observance of Martin Luther King Jr day, an audience gathered in the Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center for From Programming to Progress, a live panel discussion with pianist Michelle Cann, Juilliard ethnomusicology professor Dr. Fredara Hadley, and music directoress of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and CEO of Next Step Associates, Dr. Cassandra Jones, plus a spotlight interview with Andrea Custis (CEO, Urban League Philadelphia).  NOTE: In this episode, Dr. Jones laments the last-minute exclusion of Total Praise from the MLK Tribute concert. This omission was the result of COVID-related complications that made the CAPA choir unavailable to perform as planned and not due to a lack of interest. The Philadelphia Orchestra looks forward to including the piece next year.

Monica Ellis from Imani Winds joins the Soundweavers team to chat about their ensemble's origin and the gradual development of their mission over their first several years. She shared about Imani's really interesting experience with having "in-house" composers in the ensemble. We chat about the evolution of their recording process and how they have sought out new ensemble members. And, we speak about the ensemble's new gig as faculty members at the Curtis Institute of Music. Celebrating over two decades of music making, the Grammy nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The ensemble's playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and as a 21st century group, Imani Winds is devoutly committed to expanding the wind quintet repertoire by commissioning music from new voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. Present and future season performances include a Jessie Montgomery composition inspired by her great-grandfather's migration from the American south to the north, as well as socially conscious music by Andy Akiho, designed to be performed both on the concert stage and in front of immigrant detention centers throughout the country. Imani Winds regularly performs in prominent international concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Walt Disney Hall and the Kimmel Center. Their touring schedule has taken them throughout the Asian continent, Brazil, Australia, England, New Zealand and across Europe. Their national and international presence include performances at chamber music series in Boston, New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Philadelphia and Houston. Festival performances include Chamber Music Northwest, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the Ravinia Festival, Chautauqua, Banff Centre and Angel Fire. Imani Winds' travels through the jazz world are highlighted by their association with saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter, woodwind artist and composer Paquito D'Rivera and pianist and composer Jason Moran. Their ambitious project, "Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot!" featured chanteuse René Marie in performances that brought the house down in New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Los Angeles and St. Louis. In 2016, Imani Winds received their greatest accolade in their 20 years of music making: a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more information about Imani Winds, please visit their website, Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Episode Notes Show Highlights (0:11:38) The concept of generations in Kathak (0:13:05) How Rachna Di Teaches Differently (0:21:50) How Gurus used to teach (0:27:02) Starting Teaching (0:32:23) Balancing being an active performer and teaching (0:34:15) The responsibility of education (0:40:07) Dance Critics (0:46:04) Pride and South asian culture (0:52:56) Compensation in the arts (1:06:47) The concept of Endowments in the Arts (1:25:41) The story of Rachna di and the Harmonium Bio RACHNA NIVAS (@rachnanivas) is an artist, choreographer, educator, and activist in Indian classical dance, bringing a relevant voice to kathak. Deemed “charismatic” and “revelatory” by the San Francisco Chronicle and featured in 2021 by Dance Magazine, she is one of the most sought-after kathak artists and educators of her generation. A distinguished torchbearer of legendary master Pandit Chitresh Das' treasured lineage .Rachna is a fierce and passionate performer, a technical powerhouse with masterful creativity and infectious charm. She is a founding artist and artistic director of Leela Dance Collective, a nationally-based women-led and artist-led collective, producing powerful works by forward-thinking trailblazers in kathak dance. Rachna's original works include her collaboration SPEAK, which brings together leading women in kathak and tap, bridging Indian and African-American art and heritage along with co-creators Rina Mehta, Michelle Dorrance, and Dormeshia. Some notable SPEAK _tour stops have been Broad Stage in Los Angeles, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Mumbai Royal Opera House in India, Maui Arts and Cultural Center and University of Hawaii. Rachna is also co-creator of the large scale dance ballad, _Son of the Wind, featuring 20 dancers and a live orchestra. Tour highlights include Ford Theater in Los Angeles, Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and Bhramara Festival in Mumba, India. Her original solo work, Meera, was featured at the ODC Walking Distance Festival in San Francisco and at Salvatore Capezio Theater in New York City. Her original work Stir, choreographed for Leela Youth Dance Company, was featured at the WorldWideWomen's Girls Festival. Her works have been funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, New Music USA, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, California Arts Council, and Zellerbach Family Foundation. Prior to work with Leela Dance Collective, Rachna was principal dancer with the Chitresh Das Dance Company for 15 years and received two nominations for an Isadora Duncan Dance Award while performing worldwide in productions such as Shiva, Sita Haran, Pancha Jati, Darbar, Shabd and many more. Some notable venues she performed at with CDDC, include Cal Performances at UC Berkeley, Roy and Edna Disney/Cal Arts Theater in Los Angeles, Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin, Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts in Arizona, National Center for Performing Arts in Mumbai, Birla Sabhagar in Kolkata, National Institute of Kathak Dance in New Delhi, and Shaniwarwada Festival in Pune, India. Rachna was also instrumental in building the Chhandam School of Kathak in San Francisco (founded by Pandit Chitresh Das in 1980). Pandit Das himself appointed Rachna to be Co-Director of the Chhandam School in 2009 (along with Seibi Lee). Rachna worked tirelessly under Pandit Das to institutionalize curriculum, build infrastructure, train teachers, direct school-wide dance dramas, and flourish the school into one of the world's leading and most influential academies of North Indian classical dance. Her passion and commitment to her own journey of the art and to building pride of Indian classical art amongst the South Asian community led her to emerge as a powerful role model amongst the Indian diaspora. In particular, Rachna has exceptional talent in teaching and training youth, making the art relevant, inspiring, and empowering to girls. Rachna was the successor to Pandit Das as Co-Artistic Director of the Chhandam School and Artistic Director of the Chhandam Youth Dance Company (now the Leela Youth Dance Company), shepherding excellence, leadership, and creative discovery amongst teens. Rachna has also taught numerous kathak workshops, after-school programs, and outreach events/residencies to communities of all backgrounds, including at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum, Treme Center of New Orleans, Conservatory of Arts in Miami, Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, LA Tap Fest at Debbie Allen Dance Academy, National Center for Kathak Dance in New Delhi, and many more. Currently, Rachna is leading and directing Leela New York, the newest chapter of Leela Institute of Kathak, bringing the teachings of her lineage for the first time to the greater New York Metro area. Title Track Audio Credit: Doug Maxwell | Bansure Raga

We discussed: 1. Growth of sports tech, eSports, betting; impact of crisis on sectors 2. Raising funds and managing a startup during a downturn 3. Advice for entrepreneurs in these unprecedented and challenging times Wayne is a sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur and author of Six Degrees of Wayne Kimmel. He is the Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital, the venture capital company he founded in 1999, and invests in startup consumer facing tech companies in the sports tech, esports, and sports betting industries. Among the Fortune 500 companies that have acquired his portfolio companies are Aramark, Intel, IBM, Walgreens and Yahoo! Wayne and his team recently launched the SeventySix Capital Athlete Venture Group, which allows professional athletes to invest, learn, and work directly with top sports tech startups and entrepreneurs. The firm aims to bridge the gap between athletes, entrepreneurs, and investors by creating opportunities for athletes to become tech investors and for entrepreneurs to access the financial and social capital that professional athletes have to offer. SeventySix Capital also has a partnership with Rubicon Talent, a sports marketing and talent agency based in New York City. Wayne has been named a Top Innovator by Philadelphia Magazine and is on the Philadelphia Business Journal's Power 100 list. He is on the Board of Einstein Healthcare Network and was on the Board of Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Wayne is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park and the Delaware Law School. He is passionate about sports and working to make the world a better place. ------- Ian Goldberg is the founder and CEO of iSport360. He is a sports dad, volunteer coach and CEO of a company that is keeping youth sports teams connected, active and strong during the COVID-19 crisis. Over 100,000 coaches, players and parents rely on the iSport360 virtual youth sports platform to build strong team communication, training and culture. Ian is a frequent speaker and thought leader on the topic of youth sports, and sits on the National Advisory Board for the National Alliance for Youth Sports. The Washington Post recently featured Ian and iSport360 in its story: "Youth sports teams take practices and locker rooms online during the pandemic”.

The incomparable Cherry Rhodes is Thompson's guest on this episode of The LA AGO Podcast. A world renowned concert organist and teacher, Ms. Rhodes is Adjunct Professor of Organ at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music.With her infectious laugh and sense of humor, Cherry reveals how the organ was not her first love; fondly remembers growing up in a house full of pianists and being exposed at an early age to music of all kinds; recounts the influence of "Pa," her piano technician stepfather and how he bought the first organ she learned on - a Hammond; tells how she felt like "a fish IN water" when she arrived at the Curtis Institute of Music at age 15; talks about how she came to study the music of Max Reger with Karl Richter in Germany but had to go through Bach's Orgelbüchlein first; recounts her time studying in Paris with both Jean Guillou and Marie-Claire Alain after both initially turned her down as a student; shares a funny story about filling in for Guillou at St. Eustache church while she was his assistant; recalls some memorable moments during her "Rhodes trips" concertizing abroad; tells us what she's looking forward to; explains the most common note she gives to new students; and a bunch more you'll only find out by listening!Listen at LAAGO.org...or wherever you get your podcasts.LINKS:Cherry's bio is here.Details about the Ruth & Clarence Mader Scholarship Fund Composition Competition 2021 are here.“On the road with Cherry Rhodes” touring distant lands to the music of Jean Guillou's Scènes d'enfant,Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (recorded live).Click for video here. 4 Piezas para la Misa (4 Pieces for the Mass: No. 4. Allegro ) by José Lidón,Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (recorded live).Click here.Orpheus by Franz Liszt (transcription by Jean Guillou), Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles (recorded live).Click here.Montréal Organ Festival 2017,recital of works by Fleury, Bonnet, Vierne, Messiaen, and Walter.Click for video here. Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K546 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(transcription by Jean Guillou),Queen of All Saints Basilica, Chicago, Illinois (recorded live).  Click here.“Toad Talk” featuring Afternoon of a Toad by Clarence Mader, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (recorded live).Click for video here. Revelations of Saint John the Divine for electronic tape and organ by Larry King,Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, California (recorded live).Click here.Prelude and Variations on Old Hundredth by Calvin Hampton, University of Texas at Austin.Click here."Six Hands, Six Feet, One Bench":  The Love for Three Oranges  (transcription for three organists by Weicheng Zhao) performed by Ken Cowan, Alan Morrison, and Cherry Rhodes Click for video here. 

Greg Masters is a senior at Pennridge High School. In addition to participating in the school jazz ensemble, pit orchestra, and symphonic band, Greg is also a member of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Creative Music Program. There he has studied under renown jazz musicians namely Sumi Tonooka, Anthony Tidd, Josh Lawrence, and Brent White. He is currently studying with Doug Hirlinger. He has played at the Center City Jazz Festival, The Barnes Foundation, South Kitchen Jazz Parlor and The Foundry Philadelphia. Greg will be attending Temple University as a Jazz Studies Performance Major in the fall and hopes to be an active musician on the Philadelphia jazz scene. Check out his YouTube channel here and follow him on Instagram @_gregmasters_ Eric Rodgers has been playing violin and percussion for a combined total of 22 years. He participates in multiple Pennridge Performing Arts ensembles such as Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Pit Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, and Indoor Drumline. Eric plans to continue pursuing his career in music by going to college to become a professional classical percussionist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

Episode Notes Notes from Pramit My conversation with Dr Sarah Morelli is a fascinating look into how she became a Kathaka, Academic, and a student of Hindustani Music. Her book, "A Guru's Journey" detailing the life of Pt Chitresh Das is my favorite book on Kathak and I feel honored to be able to present this episode to all of you! PS: Please note that the name of the book in the introduction is "A Guru's journey" and not "Tales of A modern Guru" Bio Sarah Morelli was blessed to train with two of the greatest artists of recent generations: renowned kathak master Pandit Chitresh Das and maestro Ali Akbar Khan, from whom she studied vocal music and the sarod, as well as their disciples Dr. George Ruckert, Gretchen Hayden, Steve Oda, and Pt. Rajeev Taranath. Her book, A Guru's Journey: Pandit Chitresh Das and Indian Classical Dance in Diaspora (University of Illinois Press, 2019), is an ethnographic examination of Pandit Das's artistic contributions and the development of kathak's “California gharana.” Active as a kathak performer, scholar, and educator, Sarah is an Associate Professor at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music and a founding member of the Leela Dance Collective. Her kathak performances have included full solos and leading roles in productions in U.S. and India at venues such as Mumbai's Royal Opera House, LA's Ford Amphitheatre, and Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. Sarah is founder and artistic director of Sureela, a kathak academy in Denver, CO that has recently joined sister schools in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York in creating the national institution the Leela Institute of Kathak. Show Highlights: 0:02:26 How did Sarah Morelli Get into Kathak 0:14:52 Keeping up with Everything 0:18:14 Teaching Kathak to different ethnicities 0:21:49 Why did people stick to learning with Pt Chitresh Das ji 0:23:55 Personal Connection with Pt ji 0:25:17 Meaning of Intense Workshop 0:51:42 Dynamics of Leela Collective 1:02:25 Memorable Experiences in performing 1:10:20 What is Sarah ji's Style of Kathak 1:13:50 Work in Denver 1:17:34 Differences between now and then 1:25:17 Portrayal of Pt Chitresh Das ji 1:25:33 Make this book controversial

Sunita Devi, Director of the Kimmel Center for University Life at New York University, sat down with Jeanine Cosgrove-Albert of At Your Service Staffing in August 2020 to discuss the future of events at NYU, what life on campus looked like in Fall 2020 and how her team is coming together during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Check out this spotlight and stay tuned for Sunita to be featured on our next Buzz panel - Higher Education!

Jeff Bradshaw reminisces about being on tour, his epic night at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and lots more! Also, find out who's on his radar!

The GRAMMY-Nominated woodwind quintet, Imani Winds, has been at the forefront of a creative revolution in the performing arts. The ensemble frequently commissions new works from a diverse body of composers to reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. Imani Winds regularly performs in top concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Their touring schedule has taken them throughout the Asian continent, Brazil, Australia, England, New Zealand, and across Europe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefortepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefortepodcast/support

Originally from Chicago, trumpeter, educator and composer Elliot Bild got his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and his Masters Degree from Temple University where he studied with John Swana, Terell Stafford and Dick Oatts. Recently, he has performed with the great Philadelphia Bassist Mike Boone at Smalls Jazz Club in NYC as well as the 2019 Philadelphia Center City Jazz Festival, as part of his new working Quintet. He has also performed with Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band, Don Braden, John Swana, Duane Eubanks, Tim Warfield, Randy Brecker, Dave Ballou, Avery Sharpe, Mike DiRubbo, Zaccai and Luques Curtis, Behn Gillece, and Pablo Batista. Elliot is currently one of the most in demand freelance trumpeters in the Philadelphia area, performing at such venues as Chris's Jazz Cafe, South Jazz Kitchen, Smalls Jazz Club, Time, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Litchfield Jazz Festival among others. Elliot just finished recording his debut live record, with his band 'The Zone', which will be out in 2020.

Laura Lizcano is a Colombian jazz vocalist and songwriter based in Philadelphia. Influenced by artists like Norah Jones and Natalia LaFourcade, Lizcano crafts lyrically driven compositions that blend elements of jazz, folk, and pop. Lizcano was born in the city of Bogotá, Colombia and, as a child, emigrated to a small, rural town in the United States. In her late teens, she moved to Philadelphia to pursue a degree in Jazz Performance. As a student, she had the opportunity to perform at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts with Joanna Pascale, Chelsea Reed, Lee Mo, Najwa Parkins, and Alexa Barchini for the Sittin In' Series at Innovation Studio. She has also performed at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola as the featured vocalist with the Temple University Big Band. Currently, Lizcano performs throughout the Central Pennsylvania and Greater Philadelphia regions with her band. In 2018, Laura independently released her debut EP titled Chance on Me. www.lauralizcanomusic.com

A very full show today! Dr. Mark Engelman, former medical director of St. Joseph’s Medical Emergency Center in Phoenix and standby physician for two American Presidential administrations, bats leadoff and shares thoughts how to make wise choices during the holidays with regard to maintaining one’s health (and not falling off the wagon). Award-winning sportswriter Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News checks in to discuss the pending signing of free agent Andrew McCutchen by the Phillies and his most recent column on philly.com on a key moment in the Eagles’ overtime loss to Dallas on Sunday—head coach Doug Pederson deciding to not go for a two-point conversion that could’ve put the Eagles ahead 24-23 with 1:39 to play. Leslie Tyler, Director of Media Relations and Communication for the Kimmel Center gives a call regarding the sold-out 6th Annual “A Soulful Christmas” event at the KC this evening. A clip from Pastor Stephen Smallman (originally on the program September 24) focuses on the nature of financial giving being a fundamental part of supporting missionaries since the foundation of the Church. The program is capped off with part of the classic Christmas song Silent Night, with some historical background shared as the lead-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, multidisciplinary performer Martha Stuckey has commanded stages in a brightly-colored wig and stilettos as the lead singer of Red 40 and the Last Groovement, Philadelphia's premier clown-funk-cabaret band. Now she is preparing to strike a more personal note in her upcoming commissioned show, Due to Sensitive Nature, on view April 12th-14th at the Kimmel Center's SEI Innovation Studio. She speaks with Imani Roach about taking risks, growing up singing in Lutheran church, and what it means to be a woman in charge. How did kettle corn and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit help to shape her performance trajectory? Listen to find out. Imani interviewed Martha at Moore College of Art and Design's TGMR radio station on April 3rd, 2018; the podcast is 51 minutes long.

Shareable family, we've got one of our dear friends and fellow WeWorkers Parchelle Hotten on the show this Wednesday! Parchelle Hotten is a former high school math teacher turned entrepreneur. A native of Virginia Beach, her video production company Fresh Level Productions has served a number of clients from Verizon to The Kimmel Center of Performing Arts. Her passion for education continues, as she currently speaks on all kinds of video marketing topics. She’s been featured online in CNN, FOX and Wall Street. So yeah, she’s pretty awesome. We loved having Parchelle on the show. Here are just a few of the topics covered: Circuit City, Clipart, 3D Printing, and Dramatic Grandmothers. Obviously, you’ve gotta check this one out.

Joseph Conyers is a remarkable musician, educator, and civic leader. In 2007, Ebony magazine named him one of ‘30 Leaders 30 and under'. In addition to his position in the Philadelphia Orchestra, Joe is the Music Director for the School District of Philadelphia's All City music program, and founder of Project 440, an organization that provides high school students with opportunities and tools for individual growth and community impact. Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful, restful holiday! What a great way to start 2017 interviewing one of the most remarkable people I know, Joe Conyers. I've known Joe since his student days at Curtis, and it's been such a joy and an inspiration to see his incredible life journey and passion for giving to others, from his tenures at the Atlantic and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestras, to his current leadership position in the Philadelphia Orchestra, All City Music Program, and his remarkable organization, Project 440. Joe was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to sit down with me backstage at the Kimmel Center to record this interview. Links Project 440 website: http://www.project440.org/ Joe's bio on The Philadelphia Orchestra website: https://www.philorch.org/about/musicians/joseph-conyers#/