Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. II No. 71 (231)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

May 25, 2011

Philadelphia Daily Record

Praying To

Harrisburg CLERGY from many faith-based institutions, led by Black Clergy of Phila. & Environs President Bishop Audrey Bronson, protested yesterday outside City Hall against State budget which inflicts tremendous damage on School District and hard-strapped nonprofits. See story page 3.

Meat & Deli Prego Pizzelle Baker $29.99 $39.99 Uno Panini Grill

2024 S. 10th St Philadelphia PA 19148

215-468-5363

When You Want Your Roof To Be Done Right The First Time

215-464-6425

CANDIDATES • POLITICIANS News You Can Use! Boost Your Popularity, Win On Election Day! Tell Your Constituents To Read About All the Work You Do For Them On the

Philadelphiadailyrecord.com Email them a copy of this Publication!

The Philadelphia Public Record Calendar May 27Free Clothing and Items Giveaway at Mt. Hebron Baptist Ch., 141519 Wharton St. Bring your own shopping bags/carts. Items for men, kids, babies, ladies, home.

For info (215) 336-8163. Rev. R. Johnson Waller, Jr., Pastor, Sister CP Love, Missionaries Director.

Jun. 3Fundraising Banquet to purchase Asian Service Bldg. at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St., 6:30 p.m. For info Chairman Mohan Parmer (215) 317-8262.

Jun. 4Badges of Honor 5 K run in Fairmount Park at 9 a.m. kicked off by

Police Commissioner Ramsey, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Prison Commissioner Louis Giorla and Mayor Michael Nutter.

Jun. 16American Diabetes Ass’n honors Michael A. Rashid, president of AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Cos., as 2011 Father of the Year honoree at 1200 Awards Dinner at Loews Hotel, cocktail reception 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.

Jul. 10Benefit for Women Veterans hosted by Cathy Santos at Mom’s Kitchen Table Garden Courtyard, 2317 Ridge Ave., 4-9 p. m. For info Cathy Santos (215) 834-4228.

LIVE AUCTIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 5PM (Preview 3PM) LIVE AUCTIONS EVERY SATURDAY AT 11AM (Preview 9AM) LIVE INTERNET AUCTION EVERY SATURDAY AT 4PM AT:

www.capitalautoauctions.com To Register & To Bid 3 BIG SALES WEEKLY

Translation/Interpretation Arabic, Hebrew, English, French For more information, call William Hanna

267-808-0287

2|

THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

25 MAY, 2011

Clergy Protests Republican State Budget They were in the right pew, but in the wrong church, at noon today as religious leaders converged on City Hall in show of support for public education Leading the group were Philadelphia Black Clergy President Bishop Audrey Bronson, Senior Pastor of Bright Hope Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson, President of Hispanic Clergy Rev. Bonnie Camarda, Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Elder John Thomas, Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple Chief Monk Venerable Muni Ratana, and Imam Suladeen of Masjid Muhammad.

Where they needed to be – and they recognized it – was on the steps of the Capitol protesting the stringent Republican-written budget that cuts millions from the City School District’s budget.

After eight straight years of gains, clergy leaders want the Governor and other elected officials to hear their concerns. Religious leaders from various faiths spoke about the devastating impact the cuts will have on members of their congregation if the funding cuts are enacted.

House GOP Budget Cuts Education As It Sits On $1 Billion In Revenue State Rep. James Roebuck (D-W. Phila.) says the Republican budget continues to “cut funding drastically for K-12 and higher education while failing to use a combined current and projected $1 billion in additional State revenue to lessen deep cuts in education, health care and other vital programs.”

Roebuck said the State has received $500 million in additional revenue so far this budget year and that figure can be projected forward into next year’s revenue base, yielding the $1 billion figure.

“I am deeply concerned about what the Corbett $298 million cut in State funding for Philadelphia public schools would mean for local students and homeowners’ property taxes. The House Republican budget proposal is nearly as bad – it would cut $276 million, or 21.8%, from current State funding levels for Philadelphia public schools. That is not a ‘restoration’ 25 MAY, 2011

– that is still a massive cut,” Roebuck said.

Roebuck said the House Republican budget cuts $976 million in K12 education funding, including block grants, education assistance, charter-school reimbursement and school-improvement grants – not just the one line item labeled basic education funding.

“That amount is roughly double the amount of federal education stimulus funding that has been lost. The House Republican budget makes a net cut in State education dollars,” Roebuck said.

“The House Republican budget proposal would still force 25% cuts in State funding for Temple, and other State-related colleges.

That is also not a ‘restoration’ – that is still a massive cut. These cuts would mean layoffs and tuition increases for Pennsylvania students and their families, all while the Governor and House Republicans want to hoard $1 billion THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

in unexpected revenue.

“Schools, universities and hospitals are important not just to the people they serve directly, but also as major employers in Philadelphia and the region. We should not be forced to take an economic hit on this scale when the State has $1 billion in unexpected revenue. It is time for House and Senate Republicans from southeastern Pennsylvania to stand up against the Corbett and House Republican budgets.”

Washington Crossing Memorial Day Gun Salute Scheduled State Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks), who is responsible for securing funding and spearheading the |

3

restoration of Washington Crossing Historic Park and who has championed legislation to extend honorguard burial details to American military veterans buried at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, will host a Memorial Day observance at the park. The ceremony will feature a number of speakers, a wreath-laying, flag placement at historic gravesites and 21-gun salute by Washington Crossing Re-enactors. It takes place Monday at 1:15 p.m. at the upper end of the Park in New Hope.

Mayor Nutter Recognizes City’s Pioneer Role In Development Of US Navy Mayor Michael Nutter and Navy officials celebrated Navy Week in Philadelphia by participating in a kickoff program and various community-beautification projects today at the Carousel House, Belmont Avenue and N. Concourse Drive, in West Fairmount Park.

The US Navy and City of Philadelphia partnered for this community-service project as part of Navy Week in Philadelphia, which is taking place now through May 29. The events are designed to acknowledge the important role this branch of the military has played in Philadelphia’s history as “the birthplace of the Navy,” and recognize the Navy’s achievements. In addition, Navy Week commemorates the Centennial of Naval Aviation, a year-long celebration nationwide.

A team of Navy personnel – some of whom are from the USS Kauffman – is volunteering their services over two days for a variety of community renovations including planting, resurfacing and the painting basketball courts inside and on the grounds of the Carousel House managed by the City’s Parks & Recreation Dept.

The USS Kauffman currently is stationed at Penn’s Landing. Students and supervisors of the YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School assisted the Navy shipmen. The YouthBuild Charter School provides out-ofschool youth, ages 18 to 21, with the opportunity to earn their high-school diplomas through academic study, on-the-job training and community service.

4|

Participating in the kickoff program were Mayor Michael A. Nutter; Rear Adm. Scott A. Weikert; City Rep. Melanie Johnson (emcee); Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson; 4th Dist. Councilman Curtis Jones and Carousel House Director Erica YoungCarter.

Also attending were Fairmount Park Commission Executive Director Mark Focht; Roger Margulies, assistant deputy mayor and executive director of the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities; Charles W. Horton, Jr., deputy director and accessibility compliance specialist for MCPD; A. J. Nanayakkara, chair of the Recreation Committee of the MCPD; Ann Dolloff, a member of the Recreation Committee of MCPD; and Rear Adm. Joseph F. Kilkenny, commander, Naval Education & Training Command, and senior Navy representative for Philadelphia’s Navy Week.

“Philadelphia is honored to be one of 20 cities selected to celebrate Navy Week, May 20-29, 2011,” said the Mayor. “Navy Week gives area residents an opportunity to meet some of the men and women currently serving in the US Navy while learning about the Navy’s critical mission and Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the US Navy. I would like to thank Rear Adm. Scott Weikert, his fellow officers and the volunteer Navy shipmen. I also want to recognize the great volunteer organizations that routinely support the programs and events year-round at the Carousel House.”

NEA Grants 25 Organizations The National Endowment for the Arts officially has announced $877,000 in grants to 25 Philadelphia organizations. The money will fund a wide variety of projects that increase arts and cultural opportunities, access, and education for so many Philadelphians.

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy was pleased to be among the grant recipients, receiving $35,000 to support the restoration and reinstallation of Rafael Ferrer’s El Gran Teatro de la Luna in Fairhill Square. Others include: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture - $30,000. To support in-school and after-school instruction in Arab percussion, melody, and singing and presentations of classi-

THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

25 MAY, 2011

cal Arab music by the Arabesque Music Ensemble.

Beginning and intermediate-level workshops are held weekly in Philadelphia public schools and advanced students perform with profession musicians as members of the Arabesque Music Ensemble.

Art Sanctuary - $10,000. To support the 28th annual Celebration of Black Writing. The 2012 festival will focus on Caribbean writers and include a week-long line-up of readings, workshops, panels, performances, discussions, and a book fair.

Asian Americans United - $15,000. To support the 16th annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. The festival will feature arts and crafts activities, a lion dance and lantern parade through the community, and performances showcasing Chinese folk and traditional artists.

Asian Arts Initiative - $30,000. To support workshops and long-term apprenticeships for youth. A partnership with Termite TV Collective, the project will allow students to study with artists in workshops and apprenticeships, produce original works in openstudio time, and document their own experiences through youth-produced media.

Center City Opera Theater - $22,000. To support the East Coast premiere of Il Postino by composer Daniel Catán. The opera will feature newly commissioned reduced orchestration to be performed by players from Orchestra2001, a new music ensemble based in Philadelphia, and will be presented in Spanish in Camden’s Gordon Theater and Philadelphia’s Perelman Theater.

City of Philadelphia (on behalf of Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy) - $35,000. To support the restoration and reinstallation of El Gran Teatro de La Luna, a public artwork created by Rafael Ferrer. The painted aluminum piece that was commissioned in 1982 will be restored by Ferrer and Upscale Welding, the firm that originally fabricated the work.

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts - $25,000. To support a post-graduate internship in paper conservation. The project will provide the intern with training in all areas of the conservation process, including writing condition reports, accessioning items into the lab, treating a broad range of paper-based artifacts, writing final reports, and main25 MAY, 2011

taining client contact.

International Assn. of Performing Arts for Young People (aka International Performing Arts for Youth) - $20,000. To support the planning and production of the IPAY Showcase 2012. The 400 attendees, who include artists, performing arts presenters, managers/agents, arts educators, and students, will participate in professional development workshops, roundtable discussions, and networking events.

Landis & Company Theatre of Magic (aka Enchantment Theatre Co.) - $35,000. To support the creation and national tour of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, based on a book written and illustrated by William Steig, directed by Artistic Director Landis Smith. Through the inventive use of puppetry, masks, music and special effects, the play will portray Sylvester, a winsome young donkey, who through the magic of a bright red pebble, learns about himself and about the importance of his family, friends, and community.

National Constitution Center - $25,000. To support the Fighting for Democracy Theater Exhibition Project. The hybrid theater exhibition will integrate an interactive theater production incorporating live performance, multimedia installation, and online educational tools for audience members with the Fighting for Democracy exhibit in the National Constitution Center’s exhibition gallery.

Nichole Canuso Dance Co. - $10,000. To support the creation and a work-in-progress series of The Garden by choreographer Nichole Canuso. The multimedia dance work will be created in collaboration with media artist Lars Jan, composer/musician Michael Kiley, and set/visual designer Luciana Stecconi.

Painted Bride Art Center $20,000. To support a collaborative creation residency with Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra and performance ensemble Voices.

The project will culminate with performances of the new work Skins & Songs, along with outreach activities including master classes, demonstrations, and workshops.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - $80,000.

To support arts-education programming. The project includes both the Academy Visit Program and the Family Arts Academy, designed to enable the public

THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

|

5

to experience a variety of activity-based gallery tours and art-making opportunities tailored to current exhibitions or the academy’s collection.

Philadelphia Dance Co. (aka Philadanco) - $30,000.

To support Philadanco’s creation and presentation of a new work by hip-hop choreographer Lorenzo “Rennie” Harris, and the revival of choreographer Billy Wilson’s Rosa (1990), a work in tribute to Rosa Parks. The works will be part of the Full Circle, Black Dance Philadelphia project, which will highlight the American dance contributions of African American dance artists from Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Folklore Project - $50,000. To support technical assistance workshops, exhibitions, and public salons. The project will encourage development and growth of traditional artists, while building skills among community members in documenting and sustaining local folk arts.

Philadelphia Fringe Festival - $30,000. To support the commissioning and presentation of selected works at the 2011 Live Arts Festival. A US premiere of The Devil and Mister Punch will be commissioned and performed by Improbable Theatre (UK), and the US premiere of Belgian-Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Babel will be presented, including sets designed by visual artist Antony Gormley.

Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates (aka City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program) - $65,000. To support the Mural Arts Program. Students develop personal portfolios and collaborate with professional artists and community members and stakeholders to plan, design, and execute large-scale, sophisticated murals and other works of public art.

Philadelphia Orchestra Association - $50,000. To support Neighborhood Concerts. In partnership with the City of Philadelphia, the orchestra will perform free concerts and ancillary activities in several Philadelphia locations, including City Hall and the Capitolo Park and Playground, reaching underserved and non-traditional audiences.

Philadelphia Young Playwrights - $50,000. To support the development of student-written plays through a play-development series and professional productions. In partnership with InterAct Theatre Co., selected students will be given dramaturgical support 6|

and a staged reading of their work by professional theater artists.

Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial - $20,000. To support a program to introduce contemporary regional art and artists to Philadelphia residents. Project activities include three exhibitions featuring a total of nine artists, three Community Conversations to introduce youth to practicing artists, a series of workshops taught by exhibiting artists, studio visits, public lectures, and web and social media access to the artists.

Scribe Video Center - $85,000. To support workshop programs and related activities. Scribe Video Center is a community-based media-arts center that provides students and artists with the tools and skills necessary to produce video artworks.

Settlement Music School of Philadelphia - $32,000.

To support the Advanced Study Program. The ninemonth training and mentoring program provides high school students with pre-professional music instruction through individual study, ensemble classes, collaborative efforts with professional musicians and composers, and performance opportunities.

Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia $18,000. To support PhillyTheatreTix, an audiencedevelopment initiative. In partnership with the Azuka Theatre, the project will align a group of 16 member organizations to share a comprehensive patron database, using the Tessitura Arts Enterprise Software.

Village of Arts and Humanities - $25,000. To support the creation of an interactive online digital arts collection documenting the history of The Village of Arts & Humanities. As part of the organization’s 25th anniversary exhibition, the archive Digging Deeper will include more than 2,000 images, biographical information, video footage, DVDs, newspaper articles, and critical writing, and be designed to support interactive future arts planning.

WHYY, Inc. - $65,000. To support the production and national broadcast of the radio series “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross. The award-winning daily journal of contemporary arts and culture is broadcast on 528 National Public Radio stations and is heard by almost 4.5 million people each week.

THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

25 MAY, 2011