THE PHILADELPHIA FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL or “PHILLY F/M” for short is a four-day festival taking place at over 30 music and film venues, with free outdoor stages, day parties and a record fair. Philly F/M will take place on Thursday, Sept 23 – Sunday, Sept 26th, 2010 and will feature a wide variety of regional, national and international musicians and films. The festival strives to be an annual event that effectively merges independent film and music in new and exciting ways. Instead of segregating them to different venues, the festival will combine the aural and the visual in dynamic settings to engage and foster new audiences for both mediums. Philly F/M will combine screenings with live performances, present a live, improvised film scoring series, screen music shorts and documentaries, curate a local music video expo to tie in the city’s rich musical landscape and screen outdoor films in unique settings. Philly F/M is headquartered at 2424 Studios (2424 E. York Street) in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. In addition to serving as the Philly F/M headquarters, the “Skybox” will host a record fair and exhibitor area during the festival. This two-day (Saturday/Sunday) event is free and features record vendors and a variety of exhibitors showcasing their music and film related products.

 http://www.phillyfmfest.com/

Artspace Liberti is proud to present a screening of the documentary, Women In War Zones. Please join us this Saturday, August 14, at 7:00PM for this gripping look into the sexual violence present in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can also learn more about the opportunities available to help bring an end to this crisis.Women in War Zones was primarily created by Philadelphians Scott Blanding, Brad LaBriola and Greg Heller.

Below is a statement about the movie from the creators with links to their website and a YouTube trailer.This movie will directly tie into Artspace Liberti’s November/December exhibition of Congo photos by Melanie Blanding.
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Some wars make headlines; some do not. In the messy aftermath of the Rwandan civil war, refugees fled to the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). As many as 100,000 of the Interahamwe, a militia partially responsible for the Rwandan genocide, crossed the border to avoid prosecution for acts against humanity. Thousands of women who have been raped and mutilated in the DRC can attest that the momentum to kill and maim is still in full swing despite a peace agreement signed in 2003. Nestled in the hills along the Rwandan border, Panzi Hospital stands as the last hope for many of Congo’s victims of sexual violence.

“Women in War Zones” dives intimately into the lives of two young women who become sisters during their time of treatment at Panzi hospital. Helene and Bijo, 22 and 13, support each other in their fight and struggle to maintain hope and a sense of dignity as they come to grips with their violent and tragic past. The women, along with the staff of the hospital, look for hope in each other, God, and the upcoming presidential elections — the first in over 40 years.

http://www.womeninwarzones.org/page.php?page=home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPNYA2GJo44

* Above photo by Melanie Blanding
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Artspace Liberti is a multi-disciplined arts venue maintained by Liberti Church. It is located at 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St. in Philadelphia, PA. Please contact us at artspaceliberti(at)gmail.com

Welcome to 2424 Studios, Philadelphia’s newest work studio community. Located in Fishtown at the corner of York and Gaul streets, right off of I-95, and convenient to public transportation, 2424 Studios consists of over 80 work studios and/or office suites that range from 350 to over 6,000 square feet.

Also located within 2424 Studios is the “Skybox,” an unparalleled and climate controlled event space of over 6,200 feet that is for tenants’ use, for community use and for rent to the public. The Skybox is unequivocally Philadelphia’s newest and most unique event space for art exhibitions, parties, receptions, fundraisers, social and corporate events … and more!  Please visit www.2424skybox.com for more information.  We will be continuing to add more details to the website so please visit us again soon!

You can also call Jessica at 215-925-7676 or jessica@2424studios.com for detailed information on leasing options for studios and the Skybox.

Senior photography students at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA are hosting their annual senior show at the Skybox at 2424 Studios located at 2424 East York Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19125.  Thirty-eight senior photography students will be showcased in the event, and will be displaying work within various disciplines, including alternative process and mixed media, fashion and editorial, portraiture, landscape and documentary work.  Open to the public, the opening reception will be held on Friday, April 2, 2010, from 6–10pm at the Skybox.  Following the open reception, the gallery will also be open from Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 6pm from April 4 – 13, 2010. For more information about the Skybox at 2424 Studios and for directions please visit 2424studios.com or call 215.423.1800.

When the show at Skybox comes to a close, the University of the Arts senior photography class will be featured in a second show, this time at Dorrance Hamilton Hall at 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. Open to the public, the opening reception will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010, from 6–8pm.  The gallery will also be open from Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 6pm from May 8 – 15, 2010.

The University of the Arts is the nation’s only university devoted exclusively to education and professional training in design, visual, media, and performing arts. For further information about University of the Arts, call 215.717.6000, or visit our website at www.uarts.edu.

Please note that digital scans of images that are included in the exhibition are on the enclosed CD and may be available for publicity purposes.

 For further information about the exhibition please contact:

Lou Caltabiano, CaltabianoL@UArts.edu, 609.458.4800

 University of the Arts Media Arts Department

215-717-6300 (normal business hours)

2ND ANNUAL PABST BLUE RIBBON CRAFTING CHALLENGE/SHOW/CONTEST

PICM is really excited to announce our next event~

The Philadelphia Independent Craft Market’s 2nd Annual Pabst Blue Ribbon Crafting Challenge

Saturday~ February 27th 3pm-10pm @ The 2424 Studios Skybox 2424 York Street, Fishtown

We want to celebrate with Philadelphia our love of the ‘Great American Accessory’ known simply as a PBR! There will be 20+ independent artists with an array of handmade and vintage PBR goods competing for prizes over the best displayed tables. You don’t want to miss your chance to see this and bring home your own handmade PBR treasure! There will also be a chance for everyone to win a prize with fun PBR games and raffles. Last years show was a huge success, and this year is going to be bigger and better~ more art, more vendors, and more space! There is an $8 suggested donation to enter and it includes plenty ‘o PBR sponsored free refreshments. We got your cure for cabin fever!!

The fun continues with live music throughout the day~ we have 5 amazing bands performing.

On the bill:

Chang Chang/Ruinit ~an act you’ll have to see to believe and for those in the know~ I’m sure they are excited for this opportunity for some balls out fun.

TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb ~”If you’re looking for a boot-stomping, whiskey drinking, screaming and shouting good time be sure to check out TJ Kong & the Atomic Bomb.”-Deli Magazine

The Homophones~ Wistful, simple, strange, dream pop. Univox~”They sound kinda like four Iggy Pops singing David Bowie lyrics over Neil Young’s music.”

West Vienna ~ Includes former members of Phil Moore Browne~bluesy poetic rock ‘n roll with a punk edge.