December 29, 2020 4:15-5:30PM Sisters Laying Down Hands Collective: "Kwanzaa @ Sunset" Live Stream Concert

 

The American Women’s Heritage Society is excited to present the first ever “Live! from The Belmont Mansion” event. Please join us for our first event in this series:

KWANZAA @ SUNSET

featuring

Sisters Laying Down Hands Collective led by Artistic Director Karen L. Smith

On Tuesday, December 29th, we will bring this cultural tradition of Kwanzaa to life at The Historic Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad Museum in Philadelphia.

Following a live sunset tour of these historic grounds, atop the Belmont Plateau overlooking the Philadelphia skyline at sunset, the Sisters Laying Hands Collective will lead this highly entertaining Kwanzaa celebration from inside the Underground Railroad Museum.

Be ready to sing, dance, and drum along throughout this live storytelling, drumming and dance event. The perfect holiday activity for the whole family!

Registrants will receive Kwanzaa worksheets, book lists and other recommendations to bring this virtual educational experience into your home. All information including the Zoom link will be shared 2 hours before the event begins.

This is a donation-based event. The suggested donation is $20 per family, no amount is too small and all donations are appreciated.

Any size contribution helps support this cultural and educational institution continue its work to keep the legacy of African-American history alive.

Thank you for joining us and Happy Holidays!

The American Women’s Heritage Society

Register here

December 20, 2020 4:00-8:00PM Toy Giveaway with Los Bomberos de la Calle

 

December 17, 2020 8:00PM York Street Hustle Annual Holiday Concert Online at WCL

 

Event by World Cafe Live and The York Street Hustle

Online Event

Thursday at 8 PM EST

Free

via Eventbrite

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

RSVP/Donate: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../york-street-hustle-tickets...

While we're unable to welcome you into our home for the holidays, we're still creating a sense of homecoming this season. With a nod to the centuries-old tradition, we're excited to bring you a series of WCL House Concerts this December! We've invited some of your favorite Philly-area artists who've played our stages countless times over the years to share their music virtually. These intimate livestream concerts will premiere on our YouTube channel, directly from the artists' homes to yours: youtube.com/c/worldcafelivePHL

WCL House Concerts will be FREE to watch, but we hope you'll consider making a donation to support independent live music. Click "Buy Tickets" or "Register" on the Eventbrite page to RSVP for a reminder email with the stream link, where you can also make an optional donation of any amount. RSVP is not required. All donations will be split between the artist and World Cafe Live's Year-End Homecoming Drive . World Cafe Live is a nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.
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York Street Hustle
"Each week, ten musicians arrive at a former South Philadelphia funeral home where, one by one, they unload their old tube amps and vintage gear. Once inside, the classic sounds of the 1960s are reinvigorated, re-energized and reborn. Legends, like Stevie, Aretha and the Four Tops; lesser-known artists including Donny Hathaway, Arthur Conley and Betty Everett – all are given new life.

In a few short years the York Street Hustle has gone from filling tiny South Street bars to repeated sell outs of WXPN’s World Cafe Live. Their repertoire now spans over 80 songs including more than a decade worth of Detroit, Memphis and Chicago soul. This is not your typical Motown wedding band. With grit, sweat, and attention to detail, The York Street Hustle is the Northeast’s premier 10-piece 1960s soul tribute."

December 14, 2020 7:30PM La Gran Fiesta Navideña 2020 Online Event

 

Since 1989, LP21 has hosted La Gran Fiesta Navideña every December, embracing the warmth of the holiday season in true Boricua style. This cherished community event is both a holiday celebration and a humble and warm family-centered junte. This year, we are determined to remain true to our tradition, a global pandemic will not stop our el espíritu navideño! We are excited to bring The 32nd annual La Fiesta Navideña to you virtually in a FREE, live stream concert and interactive event on Monday December 14th 2020 at 7:30 pm EDT.

LP21 is teaming up with PregonesTheater/PRTT to bring new life to La Gran Fiesta as a hybrid event featuring LP21’s beloved repertoire of música navideña followed by an interactive charla and celebration with members of LP21 our Emcee Sandra García Rivera and YOU - our live “digital” audience. There will be many ways to join and many ways to celebrate as the event will stream LIVE via simulcast:
1. 

https://www.facebook.com/Pleneros21

2.

https://www.facebook.com/PregonesPRTT

3.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChnpxPAWP-C6kySoGDG1gBg
4. And BronxNet TV: Channel 69 (Optimum cable) 2135 (FIOS) or www.bronxnet.org/watch/Ch4

Show your love to Los Pleneros and support your local nonprofits. We are accepting donations and year-end contributions, which are critical to support more events like these and other great Los Pleneros de la 21 programs, including our pioneering Bomba and Plena Community Workshops. Donate online at https://www.paypal.com/donate/...
All donations of $25 or more are tax deductible!

December 14, 2020 7:30PM Philly Drum Project Presents: David Garibaldi Virtual Drumming Event

 

Philly Drum Project Presents: David Garibaldi

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, AT 7:30 PM

Philly Drum Project is excited to announce our next virtual event Philly Drum Project Presents: David Garibaldi! Advanced registration is required for this free online event, as space is limited! As a member of Philly Drum Project's mailing list you are the first to know about this virtual event, giving you an opportunity to register before anyone else!

Click Here to Register!

David Garibaldi, best known for his work with Tower of Power, is one of the most influential drummers of his generation and an innovator in funk drumming. His credits include work with artists including: Patti Austin, Natalie Cole, Larry Carlton, Mickey Hart's Planet Drum, Jermaine Jackson, Ray Obiedo, the Buddy Rich Orchestra, Boz Scaggs, Talking Drums, Gino Vanelli, Deniece Williams, the Yellowjackets and Wishful Thinking. He is also the author of Future Sounds, A Book of Contemporary Drumset Concepts, voted by Modern Drummer Magazine as one of the 25 Timeless Drum Books.

December 12, 2020 7:00-9:00PM The HipHop Nutcracker : A Streaming Performance

 Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 7 PM EST – 9 PM EST

Public · Hosted by The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Online Event

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker recorded live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this evening-length production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.

Just like the original, in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets, and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th Century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City.

Through this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community, and the magic of the holiday season.

Visit http://www.kimmelcenter.org/.../kcp/the-hip-hop-nutcracker to purchase tickets.

Special thank you to Proud Performance Sponsor, Merck.

Proceeds benefit the Kimmel Cultural Campus' Road to Reopening Relief Fund. 

December 10, 2020 8:30PM Denise King: Home for the Holidays Live Streaming Concert from Turtle Studios

 

Denise King comes "Home for the Holidays" to Philadelphia, after many years based in Paris and touring Europe. In an intimate concert streamed live from historic Turtle Studios, Denise will perform jazz classics and holiday favorites, accompanied by pianist Aaron Graves and harpist Gloria Galante.

Contributions go 100% to the musicians:
paypal.me/denisekingsings
CashApp $dkjazzdiva
Venmo @Denise-King-50

Presented by Musiqology and Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, powered by the GO Live streaming platform

December 10, 2020 8:00PM World Cafe Live House Concert with Bronson Tennis

 

RSVP/Donate: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../bronson-tennis-tickets...

While we're unable to welcome you into our home for the holidays, we're still creating a sense of homecoming this season. With a nod to the centuries-old tradition, we're excited to bring you a series of WCL House Concerts this December! We've invited some of your favorite Philly-area artists who've played our stages countless times over the years to share their music virtually. These intimate livestream concerts will premiere on our YouTube channel, directly from the artists' homes to yours: youtube.com/c/worldcafelivephl

WCL House Concerts will be FREE to watch, but we hope you'll consider making a donation to support independent live music. Click "Buy Tickets" or "Register" at the Eventbrite link to RSVP for a reminder email, where you can also make an optional donation of any amount. RSVP is not required. All donations will be split between the artist and World Cafe Live's Year-End Homecoming Drive . World Cafe Live is a nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.
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Singer-songwriter Bronson Tennis infuses rhythms from across the Americas, from salsa to samba to country in an energetic and colorful performance. Solo or with his band, De Tierra Caliente, his diverse repertoire in English, Spanish and Portuguese will keep you on your toes and make your body move.

December 3, 2020 Free Online Music Lessons for Youth from Rock to the Future

 

Rock to the Future is now providing online programs! Our new virtual programs keep youth connected, creative, and engaged from home and are available for grades 3 – 12. Students will be given an instrument and all supplies needed to join, no experience is necessary, there is no cost, and we can provide assistance with technology training and needs. A final showcase in December will celebrate students talents, creations, and achievements.

Call 215-302-9633 x720 or email Juliana@RocktotheFuture.org if you need help or have questions. Check out this Youtube video that walks you through signing up for classes.

View and Enroll in Online Sessions

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Student Portal Login

December 8, 2020 7:30PM Intercultural Journeys Presents: Susan Hoffman Watts

 

Close Ups: Susan Hoffman Watts Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30 PM Klezmer artist Susan Hoffman Watts carries forward a centuries-old musical legacy and a personal lineage of four generations of klezmer artists. With world tours and multiple albums that preserve and build a legacy of female klezmer artists, Susan nourishes Yiddish art and culture through dynamic music, vital community-building, and powerful cultural awareness. Tickets for each online event are free, with a suggested $15 donation per person. If you love what you see, we encourage you to give as you are able to support the art and artists!

Let's make it a date.

December 7, 2020 6:00-7:30PM Free Online Sekere Workshop with Omomola Iyabunmi

 

You Are Cordially Invited To Join Us on Zoom for a " Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ Workshop    "!

Omomola Iyabunmi will teach basic rhythms on the "Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀"

Monday, 12/7/2020, 6-7:30 pm.

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83512984909

Meeting ID:  835 1298 4909

Come join in the fun!  No experience required. Don't own a ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀? No problem.

Use any 2-liter soda bottle and add seeds or pebbles.

There is No Charge for this event.

December 6, 2020 10:00-10:30AM Karen Smith and Daniel De Jesus at the Barnes Foundations First Free Sunday Sway

 

While the building is closed this December, we’re bringing the family fun right to you—with virtual performances and activities. Register now for a link to watch live Sunday, December 6, starting at 10am.

Sunday Sway is a time for the whole family to get inspired by music and stories. Two Philly artists are joining the fun—percussionist and poet Karen Smith and cellist and singer Daniel de Jesús (preview his music here). It’s sure to be a morning of melody and inspiration!

Sunday Sway is our new monthly virtual program inspired by PECO Free First Sunday Family Day.

December 6, 2020 3:00PM Sharon Katz & The Peace train Live Streaming Concert

 

Streaming on Facebook Live RIGHT HERE this Sunday December 6 at 12 o-clock Noon - Pacific Time / 3pm Eastern Standard Time! "Drive In Concert" with Sharon Katz & The Peace Train band with Abraham Morales on bass, Ramon Cortes on drums and Daria Abreu Feraud vocals and “Coro Selección “ of Promotora de las Bellas Artes. This concert is presented by PBA for the families and friends of the children who participate in the projects of PBA/The Peace Train. The online streaming is free, but contributions to our collective work will be gratefully accepted and you can contribute with the "donate" button on the SharonKatz.com website homepage. We hope you will join us!

December 4, 2020 6:30-8:00PM Taller Puertorriqueño's Virtual Parranda and Fundraiser

 

What a year it has been!  “Despite it all”, Taller Puertorriqueño (Taller) has been able to perform its mission and stay on course.  It is not easy, and it is not over. 

  “Despite it all”, we do need to celebrate.

 
We celebrate our collective resilience, our fortitude, and everybody’s hard work and sacrifice during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown and beyond. We remember those we have experienced loss and sing for those heroes who carry us through.  And we look ahead, with your support.  
 
With the theme “A PESAR DE LOS PESARES” (Despite it all), honoring Taller founder Rafaela Colón, join our Virtual Parrandas (Christmas Holiday Celebration) here:  https://tallerpr.org/event/parranda/  

Step into our supporters’ circle and support
our Winter Campaign and Fundraiser directly.
Funders circle/donate
 https://tallerpr.org/donate/

 
Our goal is $15,000. To reach it, we need everyone’s help, no matter how small your contribution may seem. All gifts matter because they add up and because you care! 
 
Taller’s strength is its deep connections to community, as it provides a local fertile environment with its programs that preserve, develop, and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture and celebrate the broader Latino art scene. The holidays are a time to revel in culture. Embracing one's cultural heritage is central to community empowerment.  Supporting the arts by supporting Taller, does both!

Become a member if you are not one already! If you are a member, consider upgrading your membership! Building our audience is crucial to our continued success. Members, also consider a monthly gift subscription and/or holiday shopping in our Julia de Burgos Gift Shop.  For information contact Lisa Moser at 215 426-3311 ext. 1000, or visit www.tallerpr.org. Other ways to share and give: Donating a membership or a set of Parrandas tickets to someone who could not afford it. 
 
Donate a Membership at: www.tallerpr.org
Parrandas tickets:  https://tallerpr.org/event/parranda/

November 28, 2020 10:00AM - 9:00PM Kulu Mele Day Online Classes and Concerts

 

Spend the day with Kulu Mele on Saturday, November 28, 2020 as we teach, perform, and celebrate our African Culture. Let's meet online for a digital series of classes and performances for the whole family. Afterwards, join our dancers, drummers, and board members for some music and fellowship on Facebook and Instagram live. Whether you spend the whole day or just a part , our family of artists welcomes you to move, to learn, and to dance with us.

Kulu Mele Day 11-28-20

10:00-10:45am: Children's Class with Alakee Bethea

11:00 -11:45am: Hip Hop Class with Yusuf Young

12:00-12:45pm: Drum Class with Ira Bond

2:00-3:30pm : West African Class with Cachet Ivey

4:00-5:30pm: Orisha Class with Ama Schley

7:00-8:00pm: Kulu Mele Performance

8:00: Live Celebration with Beats People Motion

Tickets: $5-$40

November 24, 2020 7:30-9:30PM Tony Miceli Trio - Online Performance and Workshop from Chris' Jazz Cafe

 Online Event

https://page.inplayer.com/chrisjazzcafe/item.html?id=141458

This is 'Pay What You Can' concert/workshop. We will take questions via the chat.

In-House link gives info for show and directs audience to Streaming page:
https://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/shows/133755
Streaming:
https://page.inplayer.com/chrisjazzcafe/item.html?id=141458

Venmo: @MoMomma_Media

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/...