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  • May Friday Arts

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    Meet poet Kathleen Sheeder Bonnanno, explore local wine philosophies, and go inside the Philadelphia Traction Company.

    May Friday Arts
  • Extended interview: Master Sommelier Melissa Monosoff

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    Melissa Monosoff describes a day in the life of a sommelier.

    Extended interview: Master Sommelier Melissa Monosoff
  • Color and the Sculptor

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    Sculptor Clete Shields explains how his colorblindness actually facilitates his three-dimensional perception of objects.

    Color and the Sculptor
  • The Human Writes Project

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    Spoken Word is a form of poetry that has become increasingly popular not only in the United States but throughout the world.

    The Human Writes Project
  • Making a Maquette

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    Sculptors Joshua Koffman and Clete Shields explain the use of a maquette.

    Making a Maquette


May Friday Arts

The members of the Philadelphia Traction Company recently completed a seven-foot-tall bronze likeness of the country singer Willie Nelson.


Poet Kathleen Sheeder Bonnanno added a cultural gem to the community with the opening of Musehouse in September 2011.


Philadelphia, traditionally thought of as a working class beer town, has seen a surge in wine sales and interest in the last several years.

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Tria Fermentation School

Knowledge about wine, cheese and beer enhances one's appreciation of the good stuff. At the Tria Fermentation School, you can satiate your intellectual curiosity while drinking and eating the syllabus. Passionate winemakers, cheesemakers, brewmasters, authors and other experts from all over the world are gathered to share knowledge. More information »

Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir

Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir, as part of their "From the Courts of Europe" tour, will be performing at The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 15, 7:30pm. Tickets $20 at the door.

See what's happening at Musehouse

Musehouse Center for the Literary Arts offers an ongoing program of literary events. For a listing of upcoming events visit www.musehousecenter.com

2012 Hidden Gardens Tour

Saturday, May 19: The 2012 Hidden Gardens Tour will feature a very special collection of Northwest Philadelphia properties with gardens that will surely excite and intrigue visitors. This self-guided tour allows registrants to wander at their own pace through select private gardens that will transport them into seemingly distant environments. mtairylearningtree.org




{ FIRST } FRIDAY ARTS

Sample delicious wines and cheeses from Tria, experience the impressive and massive artwork of the Philadelphia Traction Company, and meet amazing writers and poets of all ages from Musehouse as WHYY premieres the May episode of our Emmy award-winning production, Friday Arts! In addition to seeing May's Friday Arts episode, guests to this event will mix and mingle with the show's producers and can enjoy complimentary beverages courtesy of Philadelphia Brewing Company. Afterwards, attendees can enjoy the short walk to nearby Old City galleries for Philadelphia's First Friday events.

May 4, 2012 — 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. — RVSP »




ABOUT FRIDAY ARTS

Executive Producer
Trudi Brown

"ART" Producer
Michael O'Reilly

"ART OF LIFE" Producer
Karen Smyles

"ART OF FOOD" Producer
Monica Rogozinski

CONTACT US

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