Moving Beyond
Form Explorations in Rhythm
& Storytelling in Classical & Contemporary Indian Dance Friday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 4:30 p.m.
$20 general admission; student + group discounts available BUY
TICKETS NOW For two days, on one stage, MOVING BEYOND
FORM brings together three distinctly different
choreographers and ensembles -- ANNELIZE
MACHADO, THE
POST NATYAM COLLECTIVE, and Philadelphia's very own URMIKA DEVI DANCE COLLECTIVE
-- exploring the boundaries of contemporary culture through works
inspired by modern dance, ballet, yoga, martial arts, and the classical
Indian dance forms of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak.
For more info, click below.
Photography by Iva Momcheva
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Family
Style Open Mic Series Third Fridays of the
month: UPCOMING: Friday,
February 19, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 sliding scale
admission BUY
TICKETS NOW
Hosted by YELLOW RAGE (Michelle Myers and Catzie Vilayphonh), our popular monthly Asian American open mic FAMILY STYLE welcomes extended “family” from all communities and cultures.
Check out the Inquirer's full-color centerfold article about Family Style!
Want to perform at the open mic? Advance sign-up is stronglyrecommended! Click below to read the rules and sign up.
Photography by Derek Srisaranard
February's open
mic features musician JAY
LEGASPI and the theme "WHERE'S THE LOVE? A
Post-Valentine's Day Celebration."
Photography by Catzie Vilayphonh
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In Our Gallery
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Carrying
Across February 19 - April 30 Opening
Reception: March 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Curated by local artist
YVONNE LUNG,
CARRYING
ACROSS
is a multi-media group exhibition that explores the nature, processes,
and products of interpretation and translation. The findings range from
morbidly beautiful to elegantly understated, hysterical to heartfelt.
Featuring artwork by Sama Alshaibi, Midori Harima, Tomiko Jones, Jong
Kyu Kim, Sarah Koljonen, Larry Lee, Yvonne Lung, Shanjana Mahmud, Rana
Sindhikara and I Gusti Putu Hardana Putra, and James Sham.
Check back later for a sneak peek!
Postcard
design by Yvonne Lung
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Upcoming Workshops
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All youth workshops are free, unless otherwise noted.
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Introduction to Theatre & Performance February 13 - March 20
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Led by Gary San Angel, this interactive workshop will develop students'
skills and confidence in public performance. No performance experience
is required. Full scholarships are available!
Please fill out the
application below and contact Toni at 215.557.0455 ext. 222 or Toni@asianartsinitiative.org.
Introduction to Theatre Production February 12th - March 26th
Many Friday evenings
Led
by Gary San Angel, this interactive workshop will introduce students
new to theatre production to lighting design and tech as well as sound
design and tech. No experience
is required. Full scholarships are available!
Please fill out the
application below and contact Toni at 215.557.0455 ext. 222 or Toni@asianartsinitiative.org.
Youth Lounge February 3 - June 11
Wednesdays
& Fridays, 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Open house: Friday, January 29, 3:30 p.m.
Drop in any Wednesday or Friday afternoon! Fun workshops, b-boy and
martial arts practice, open studio to make art, and new friends galore!
And refreshments provided, too! No registration required.
Guitar Club - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Movie Nite - 2nd Fridays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
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Asian Arts
Initiative hosts in collaboration with
the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program: Mural Corps January 12 - June 4
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Mural Corps is a year-round program that engages youth (ages 14-22) in
every aspect of the mural-making process from planning to
implementation to evaluation. It is an innovative youth development
program designed to provide critical job skills and increase
educational opportunities while cultivating virtuosity in the fine
arts. Participants will receive stipends
Please fill out the
application below and contact Toni at 215.557.0455 ext. 222 or Toni@asianartsinitiative.org.
Please sign our on-line petition
to urge City and State repre-
sentatives to support the Asian
Arts Initiative's multi-tenant arts
facility in Chinatown: