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Year 33, No. 47
Celebrating 33 Years of Community News
August 15 – August 21, 2018
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY Artists Call for Social Justice and Question iLuminate Presents an NEWS HERE! American Identity in “Decorous” Exhibit Electric Blend of Music, mie Potsic Art Advisory presents “Decorous,” an exhibition featuring Donald E. Camp, Aubrie Costello, and Tom Judd at Space and Company, located at 2200 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Curated and presented by Amie Potsic, CEO and
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Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” Page 5
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Performances at Merriam Theater September 21 & 22
Tom Judd’s “Memories,” 30" x 23", lithograph, printed by Ron Wyffels, 2018. Principal Curator of Amie Potsic Art Advisory, in partnership with Michael Garden Group, the show is on view now through September 15. The opening reception will be on Thursday, August 16, from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. The closing reception and Advisory Launch Celebration will be on Saturday, September 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. “Decorous,” featuring Donald E. Camp, Aubrie Costello, and Tom Judd, elevates and honors the words, individuals, and histories in our collective unconscious. The artists’ work melds social justice, politics, human rights, and personal narratives to yield a provocative and layered dialogue. They give voice to those struggling to be heard, including African-American men, women, and those seeking a better life for their families. With a distinctly American view on race, activism, and the frontier spirit, these artists invite us to confront and engage in conversation by elevating the every-man/woman to opulence, reverence, and relevance. Presented at Space and Company, the artwork resonates with the ornate décor of the historic building. The molding, accents, and chandeliers interact with the rough-around-theedges aesthetic of the artwork to shed light on the fine line of between high and low culSee “Decorous” Exhibit page 11
iLuminate presents three family-friendly, electric performances at the Merriam Theater on September 21 & 22, 2018. ew York-based dance company and America’s Got Talent finalist, iLuminate, returns to the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus for three family-friendly, electric performances at the Merriam Theater on September 21 & 22, 2018. Known for their one-of-a-kind fusion of extraordinary lighting effects with remarkable dance moves and high-energy music, iLuminate’s artists create an awe-inspiring visual performance. “The Kimmel Center is proud to provide creative, diverse, and family-friendly entertainment for audiences of all ages. iLuminate is an exciting part of our Family Discovery Series,” said Ed Cambron, Executive Vice President of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “We can’t wait to experience
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Villanova Art Gallery Presents the Debut of a Remarkable Young Photographer
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“Rural Mongolia and Tibet: An Art Show by Anthony Busa” showing his work at Villanova. s his senior year at VillaFr. Cannuli was so impressed nova University begins, by the young photographer’s Anthony Busa will have work – its vibrant color, coma challenging course load in pelling subject matter, and exthe School of Engineering. He pressive composition – that will represent all of Villanova’s 6,500 undergraduates as the “Rural Tibet and Mongolia” Student Body President for includes 30 photographs that 2018-2019. He will launch a Villanova student Anthony search for his first post-colBusa (shown) took during lege job. And amid all that, he two separate trips to Asia. will experience his first public exhibit as a sharp-eyed, he invited Busa to assemble socially-aware photographer. a full exhibit. Cannuli says, The Villanova University Art “Anthony’s photography is Gallery is delighted to open remarkable, especially for a the academic year with “Rural student. Part of the Gallery’s Tibet and Mongolia: An Art mission is to share the work Show by Anthony Busa,” on of emerging artists. We are display August 20 - Decemdelighted to have found one ber 17. The Gallery will host such artist right here on cama reception to meet the artist pus, and we are eager for our on Friday, September 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Art Gallery is located in the Connelly Center on the Villanova students, faculty, and larger community to encounter his work.” “Rural Tibet and Mongolia” includes some 30 photographs that Busa took campus. Convenient on-campus parking is available. More information is during two separate trips to Asia. The first was an almost month-long trek available on the gallery’s website at www.artgallery.villanova.edu. The exhibit came about thanks to Busa’s initiative: He approached Gallery through Tibet, visiting several isolated Tibetan communities and Chinese Director and Curator, Rev. Richard G. Cannuli, OSA, about the possibility of See “Rural Mongolia and Tibet: An Art Show by Anthony Busa” page 6
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