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/... 

November 17, 2020 7:30PM Philly Drum Project's Virtual "Beat, Brews, and Banter" with Leon Jordan, Sr.

 

Join us online for virtual drummer (and percussionist) fellowship, presented in an interactive Zoom format, including updates on our organization and a featured clinic from Philly drummer Leon Jordan Sr.!  Virtual Beats, Brews, & Banter gives drummers, percussionists, and rhythm enthusiasts a chance to network, share ideas, and learn from each other!  Leon Jordan Sr. has more than 35 years of experience as a full time professional musician and percussionist touring and recording with various well known jazz and R&B artists. Leon Sr. can be heard on more than one hundred and twenty five published recordings to date as a sideman performing jazz, pop, gospel, Latin and even country and folk music. From about the mid 1980’s through the 90’s, Leon Sr. toured and/or recorded extensively with; Grover Washington Jr., John Blake Jr., Phyllis Hyman, Benny Golson, Chaka Kahn, The Stylistics, Lou Rawls, Monette Sudler, Joey DeFrancesco, George Benson, Roy Ayres and featured with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra just to name a few. Leon Sr. also appeared in ensemble and orchestral performances for the touring companies of ​Ain’t Misbehavin ​ , ​Five Guys Named Moe and ​Purlie ​ and served as a music contractor and performer for the Prince Theater. Since 1994 Leon Jordan Sr. has performed teaching workshops and master classes for; The School District of Philadelphia, Trenton Community Music School, Mt Airy Cultural Center, Christina Cultural Arts Center, Graterford Prison, the Jazz Institute of New Jersey and several local and out-of-state colleges. His ensemble conducts ​A Jazz Journey for Youth assembly program, ​Fundamentals of Jazz ​ residency​, ​ and jazz and percussion workshop sessions. Leon has been a presenter with Musicopia’s roster since 2002, and currently leads several ensembles including the bucket drumming ensemble which can include 50 or more students. His workshops have developed pioneering teaching techniques for special needs students and brain injured adults that have been recognized by the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts and duplicated nationally. Leon is currently the founder and leader of the Renaissance Orchestra, based in Philadelphia and before the pandemic could be found weekly hosting the open mic each Tuesday at SOUTH nightclub on north Broad St. Philadelphia.

Access the Virtual BBB on November 17 @ 7:30 pm

November 14, 2020 2:00-5:00PM Live Music with Karen Smith and Weez the Peeples Collective

 Happy Saturday with Good Vibes featuring Sharuba Shaka, Demetrius Ford, 

 and NYC BFF Michael Newton,

 Also Storyteller Extraordinaire 

Leslie D. Hamilton

 with the Weez the Peeples Collective 

Bert Harris, 

Donna Jean Reviere Dorman  aka Noize , 

Nick DiFalco,  Vanessa Taylor and Karen Smith. With lots of speciality happening!! Mad love to the True Hustla, 

Topia Tessema 

for keeping the positive energy flowing.

November 13, 14, & 15, 2020 7:00-11:00PM Jeff Bradshaw "Stronger" Album Release Concerts at SOUTH Jazz Kitchen

 

Currently, some shows at SOUTH are ticketed, and others simply require a reservation. Each date has the link to purchase a ticket or make a reservation.

Click the "PURCHASE TICKET" link to be directed to eventbrite for ticketed shows like Gerald Veasley’s Unscripted Series. Or, click the “MAKE A RESERVATION” button to be directed to OPEN TABLE to reserve a table in the JAZZ CLUB. Be sure to select “BAR SEATING” to reserve a table in the Jazz Club, where you can dine while you see the show.

Tickets and reservations are timed such that you will be seated before showtime. For example, ticketed reservations are available between 5:30PM and 6:30PM for the 7:00PM show. Choosing an earlier reservation time gives you more time to relax and enjoy dinner before the show begins.

For ticketed shows, seating begins at 5:30PM. Seating is "first come - first seated”. Your ticket guarantees your seat. We strongly recommend arriving as early as possible.

SOUTH JAZZ KITCHEN

PHONE: (215) 600-0220

November 10, 2020 7:30PM Intercultural Journeys Presents: Close Ups: Elba Hevia Y Vaca

 

Close Ups: Elba Hevia y Vaca Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 PM Bolivian immigrant, flamenco dancer, and choreographer Elba Hevia y Vaca has devoted her life to infusing feminism into flamenco. Challenging and reframing traditional flamenco ideas, Elba’s creative work breathes potent contemporary women’s issues into the framework of a century of dance form. 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!

Save a virtual seat.

November 8, 2020 12:00-3:00PM ¡Muévete! Latino Fiesta at Fairhill Square Park with Los Bomberos de la Calle