When Muses Speak Part 3: Now is the Time to Support the Arts By Laura Kincaid   Everyone has a Muse—the unseen ripples of our words, movement, and Art that drift into the world and grow into waves. When asked, the artists of the...Read More

When Muses Speak Part 2: Art for Survival’s Sake By Laura Kincaid  It is hard to believe the world can ever be quiet again. Yet this past Father’s Day I sat at my desk—TV off, phone silenced—and listened to violinist...Read More

When Muses Speak Part 1: Being an Artist in 2020 By Laura Kincaid  “There is an old Russian phrase,” Mikhail Zorich, director of the Multicultural Arts Exchange (MAE) tells me over the phone. Like all performing arts organizations,...Read More

Most careers worth having, demand a lot of hard work and effort, and all too often that effort can end in failure.  However, failure can only last forever if you let it.  If you don’t get what you want, you need to pick yourself back...Read More

More and more cities, including Philadelphia, are easing the stay-at-home restrictions that were put into place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The virus has infected millions of people across the globe and taken numerous lives as well. Only time...Read More

Those in the Philadelphia area have plenty to see and do throughout the region. From great dining opportunities to amazing entertainment options, there are lots of options here. But it’s important not to forget about art performances staged...Read More

Whether it’s a play, a dance performance, or live music, kids get a lot more than you think out of experiencing a live performance in Philadelphia, PA. While many parents reserve kids’ only live performances for their little ones,...Read More

Back in September of 2016, Americans for the Arts issued a statement that read, "cultural equity is critical to the long term viability of the arts sector." With that, many organizations have taken a very similar stance and strive to support...Read More

Kit Crissey: A Life of Education and Music By Laura Kincaid A few times a year, a Concert Hall at Shaare Shamayim in Philadelphia fills with chatter in Russian. By the door, an older gentleman in glasses greets everyone with a kind smile. He speaks...Read More

The Viking Rhapsody: New Music from the Eagle’s Nest By Laura Kincaid A steady techno rhythm with a strong bass comes from the keyboard. The thrum of an electric guitar slides in. You are transported to a dark night illuminated with neon city...Read More

Those in the Philadelphia area have plenty to see and do throughout the region. From great dining opportunities to amazing entertainment options, there are lots of options here. But it’s important not to forget about art performances staged...Read More

Heading out for a night on the town often involves the same old routines, including right here in Philadelphia. For example, there is always the option of going to dinner and a movie. Some individuals even like to head to carnivals and fairs....Read More

“Music is a universal language,” Sarah Aroeste says. “If it moves you, it doesn’t matter what language it’s in.” Sarah Aroeste is one of the premier Ladino performers and writes original songs in Ladino, the...Read More

“My grandfather used to say he was a Turk from Greece but spoke Spagnol,” Sarah says. “He was a proud Sephardic man.” Like so many across the United States, Sarah Aroeste grew up learning about her heritage from family...Read More

We live in a world where our differences seem to be more definitive than our similarities. We constantly struggle to understand and connect in meaningful and enriching ways. Many of us want to change this, but we do not know-how. One incredible...Read More