William Penn News

Manage Your Page - beta

Submit Updates

Gender:

Male

William Penn News Feeds

Latest News on William Penn

Redmoon Receives $250,000 Grant from ArtPlace America for Great Chicago Fire Festival (May 22, 2013)

ArtPlace America Donates $350K to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center and O Cinema (May 21, 2013)

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 Announces 50+ Partner Performances, 3/28-4/27 (Apr 26, 2013)

more news...

Enter Your E-Mail:

Redmoon Receives $250,000 Grant from ArtPlace America for Great Chicago Fire Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013

ArtPlace America announces today the award of a $250,000 grant to Redmoon, the large-scale spectacle and public art group, for the Great Chicago Fire Festival, a new festival that will culminate in a procession of illuminated floating fiberglass sculptures as well as a fire spectacle on the main branch of the Chicago River. The Great Chicago Fire Festival was chosen from over 1,200 applications as an exceptional example of creative placemaking. (more...)

ArtPlace America Donates $350K to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center and O Cinema
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013

ArtPlace America, one of the nation's largest organizations committed to creative place-making, is investing $350,000 in new grant dollars for culturally-based development and programming in Miami's urban core. The Adrienne Arsht Center has been awarded a $250,000 grant to establish an Office of Neighborhood Development in association with the Town Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (TSNDC), making it one of the first performing arts centers in the country to have an office dedicated to the development of its surrounding community. O Cinema, Miami's premiere venue for independent, foreign, and art films, has been awarded $100,000 for the development of Cine Al Fresco, a sustainable green space and outdoor theater in Wynwood. ArtPlace America selected the organizations from a pool of more than 1,200 applicants. (more...)

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 Announces 50+ Partner Performances, 3/28-4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts announces today regional arts and cultural organizations participating in Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 (PIFA) returning to Philadelphia March 28 to April 27. Produced by the Kimmel Center, PIFA 2013 combines the creative talents of both large and small Philadelphia arts and culture organizations to create innovative and new works. The biennial city-wide festival's 2013 curatorial theme is If You Had a Time Machine…with 50+ events presented in Philadelphia. (more...)

Rennie Harris' RHAW to Groove at New Victory Theatre, 5/17-26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013

Dr. Rennie Harris, Alvin Ailey Award recipient and renowned choreographer, returns to the New Victory stage (Legends of Hip-Hop, New Vic 2004, 2006; Puremovement, New Vic 1999) to inspire the next generation of hip-hoppers with Rennie Harris Awe-Inspiring Works-RHAW. Featuring a hip-hop dance theater company of talented young dancers, RHAW delivers straight- up Philly soul and fresh spins on classic street dance styles, creating depictions of city life and young love. Rennie Harris' RHAW, will run at The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd Street from May 17 through 26. (more...)

PIFA 2013 Continues Throughout April
by BWW News Desk - Apr 02, 2013

As a city of "firsts," Philadelphia is no stranger to the spotlight. From the first Zoo to the first library, park, bank, university and many others, Philadelphia's history is filled with cultural highlights. Now, in tribute to the 2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts and its If You Had a Time Machine…. theme, several PIFA partner organizations are showcasing many illustrious Philadelphia moments in time during the festival, continuing in locations throughout the city until April 27. (more...)

High Companies Host Community-Wide Walk, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 02, 2013

The High companies are pleased to announce they will host a community-wide walk at Greenfield Corporate Center in support of Lighten Up Lancaster County (LULC). The organization is encouraging Lancaster County residents to get out of their chairs and start moving toward a healthier future for the American Heart Association's National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 3. (more...)

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2013

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts welcomes regional arts and cultural organizations participating in Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 (PIFA) returning to Philadelphia today, March 28 to April 27. (more...)

DELAWARE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL Showcases 2012-2013 Finalists Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013

The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) has announced the culmination of the 2012-2013 Delaware Young Playwrights Festival (DYPF). This year's festival concludes at DTC this evening, February 25, 2013 with a showcase of scenes and an awards ceremony honoring the playwrights of the six finalist plays and recognizing all 116 of the high school playwrights who participated in this year's DYPF. (more...)

DELAWARE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL Showcases 2012-2013 Finalists, 2/25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2013

The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) has announced the culmination of the 2012-2013 Delaware Young Playwrights Festival (DYPF). This year's festival concludes at DTC on Monday evening, February 25, 2013 with a showcase of scenes and an awards ceremony honoring the playwrights of the six finalist plays and recognizing all 116 of the high school playwrights who participated in this year's DYPF. (more...)

Special Panel Explores Future of Arts & Cultural Journalism Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2013

Today, February 20, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy and WHYY present a special panel to discuss how arts and cultural journalism has changed in recent years and what the future may hold for the field. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Philadelphia - Week of 2/17/2013
by BWW - Feb 17, 2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Philadelphia (more...)

Theatre Communications Group Holds Audience (R)Evolution Learning Convening in Philadelphia, 2/20-22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2013

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced the speakers and programming for the Audience (R)Evolution Learning Convening at the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Philadelphia, PA, February 20-22. This multiday convening will bring 200 theatre practitioners and cultural workers together to share research and explore models from the cutting edge of audience engagement and community development. (more...)

Special Panel to Explore Future of Arts & Cultural Journalism, 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013

On Wednesday, February 20, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy and WHYY present a special panel to discuss how arts and cultural journalism has changed in recent years and what the future may hold for the field. (more...)

Kathleen Marshall Honored as Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2012

Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett today recognized eight outstanding women as this year's Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania. The women were honored at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg where they were presented with medals and citations for their achievements. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Will Rogers Shares Wisdom at Actors' Summit
by Roy Berko - Oct 09, 2012

Will Rogers was a great American humorist and philosopher. His understated humor is sage wisdom, but does not make for compelling theatre, in spite of a nice presentation by Neil Thackaberry at Actors' Summit. (more...)

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts 2013 Announces 50+ Partner Performances, 3/28-4/27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012

Study: Phila. Region's Cultural Sector Tops Nation in Job Creation
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2012

Southeastern Pennsylvania's cultural sector leads the nation in job creation, according to a forthcoming report sponsored by Bank of America and published by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. The Arts, Culture and Economic Prosperity in Greater Philadelphia report measures the economic impact of the region's nonprofit arts and cultural sector on the wider economy and compares Philadelphia and the region against 181 other cities, regions and communities. (more...)

A REVOLUTIONARY WEEKEND Features Theatre in Morrisville, 8/17-26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2012

What Robert Morris did and why he fell from public recognition is at the core of Joe Doyle's epic historical musical, "The Man Who Bought a Country" - being presented in picturesque Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania from August 17 - 26 as a centerpiece of the borough's "A Revolutionary Weekend" celebration. (more...)

A REVOLUTIONARY WEEKEND Features Theatre in Morrisville, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2012

What Robert Morris did and why he fell from public recognition is at the core of Joe Doyle's epic historical musical, "The Man Who Bought a Country" - being presented in picturesque Morrisville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania from tonight, August 17 - 26 as a centerpiece of the borough's "A Revolutionary Weekend" celebration. (more...)

A REVOLUTIONARY WEEKEND Features Theatre in Morrisville, 8/17-26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2012

1 2 3 4 … 8 next »