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52nd & Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 747-9230

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The Cat Space
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
5046 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139

(979) 777-4050

WestStock
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
5800 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

This is an outdoor event for all ages to take place in the heart of Southwest Philadelphia. There will be different genres of musicians, singers, and rappers coming together to share and promote unity in the community. So please, come on out join us. Be part of this day and share in the experience of WESTSTOCK.

Evelyn Graves Drama Productions
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
5447 Chester Ave, (1115 Whitby Ave Yeadon,Pa 19050)
Philadelphia, PA 19143

(215) 727-7796

EVELYN GRAVES DRAMA PRODUCTIONS Evelyn Graves Drama Productions is a non-profit multi-discipline theatre troupe which strongly promotes the cultural arts with nearly forty five years of performing traditions and education in the arts. Our touring company has obtained talented master performers and instructors from various professional backgrounds and ethnic diversities. The purpose is to generate positive self-awareness; appreciation for entertainment, and simultaneously introduce art to urban communities limited in access to quality cultural experiences from the stage. Evelyn Graves Drama Productions’ mission is to uniquely preserve the African American Heritage with dramatic cultural performances in Acting, Music, Dance, Drumming Master Classes and the School of Performing Arts. The touring company’s itinerary since 1971 includes professional stages as the Philadelphia Academy of Music, New York Renaissance Center, California Center of Hope, South Carolina, Hartsville Opera House, Seoul Korea and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Performances were held at national festivals; military, cultural, educational and religious institutions. Annually, audience attendees are estimated at approximately 8,000 families with 30 or more quality productions ranging from musical masterpieces to noted musicals by renowned author such as: Langston Hughes and George Gershwin. Evelyn Graves Drama Productions is associated with Pennsylvania Council on The Arts; Philadelphia Cultural Fund; Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalitions; Council for Korean Churches; International Association of Blacks-N-Dance; The Association of American Cultures (TAAC); EPIC Stakeholders; Department of Behavioral Health; National Black Theatre Network; SCOP; NAACP, Eastern University: West Philadelphia ROCK Program and Office of the Mayor, Capacity Building Program. EVELYN GRAVES DRAMA PRODUCTIONS History of the organization Evelyn Graves Drama Productions was established in 1971, to develop hidden talents and present participants and audiences alike with a true cultural enriching experience from the stage. Reason for being established The drama productions is a grass roots organization established to present and preserve the arts through educational development, artistic programming and inspirational motivation. DESCRIPTION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD West Philadelphia is largely African American with a low income financial base. It is comprised of four police districts and two school districts and covers twenty-five miles from the airport to City Line Avenue. Abandoned Homes; active drug activities; unemployment; high crime; single female parent households; and school dropout rates are the forces that make up the community. Sharing & Caring in this community was needed and the call was answered through the arts. EVELYN GRAVES DRAMA PRODUCTIONS Years In Operation Forty-four years in operation as a chartered organization. Summary of accomplishments * 1970's - viewing audiences estimated at 75. Today’s productions have been produced at the Academy of Music, seating 3,300. * 1990 - Emerging artists have developed artistic skills that resulted in movie productions such as Alex Haley’s Queen, Temptations to television sitcom; Color Purple on Broadway and lead roles in Dreamgirls. * Approximately 18 adults returned to school for GED’s and Diplomas and over 30 enrolled into schools of higher learning after attending workshop training programs. * In 1992 - 173,000 new voters registered resulting from the Evelyn Graves Drama Productions efforts. * 1995 - President Bill Clinton “....(you) have inspired artists and delighted fans across America. I applaud you for your many contributions to our society;” * 2000 - Forty-four community outreach programs have been developed to include seven performing Arts Groups and International operations * Citations from state and local Governments: St. Rep. Ronald G. Waters, Rev. Louise Williams-Bishop, Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode, Mayor Street and Governor Rendell. * NAACP Most Influential Philadelphia Awards: 2010 &2013 * 2010 Celebrated 40 years in Performing Arts and Cultural Arts traditions with citations from State Representative Ronald G. Waters, Mayor Michael Nutter and the Honorable President of this United States Barak Obama * 2011 Office Of The Mayor: Certificate of Completion Mayor's Capacity Building Program, Honorable Mayor, Michael A. Nutter, City of Philadelphia EVELYN GRAVES DRAMA PRODUCTIONS Needs Assessments To assure our community that the opportunity to express our hope and dreams are still alive. The Evelyn Graves Drama Productions presents meaningful historical and contemporary productions of positive cultural experiences in the arts to help develop a sense of pride and self-worth. There is a need to go to the center of the soul “gain deeper understanding of our place in the world,” President Bill Clinton. Healing arts as presented by emerging artists promotes reading skills, leadership training, healthy life styles, entertainment and quality of life activities for all underserved participants. Goals Educating and presenting the cultural arts to youth and adults produces a greater sense of identity to those who normally lack this opportunity to favorably develop themselves. Weekly instructional classes; annually workshops; seasonal outreach programs and twenty-three to thirty major performances help strengthen the targeted African American communities with the power of the healing arts. EVELYN GRAVES DRAMA PRODUCTIONS The Evelyn Graves Drama Productions has served for nearly forty-five years in quality multi-disciplinary theatre that strongly promotes a challenging message of hope through powerful performances in the arts. The thirty member troupe from youth to adults sponsors year around educational programs; performances; instruction; and training. Targeting the African American community of Southwest Philadelphia and the Mid Atlantic Region all in an effort to develop positive self-esteem; communicative skills and team work through the arts. Statement of Problem The Urban Community is in constant struggle against the ravages of unemployment, economic deprivation, education inadequacies, health crisis, crime and substance abuse. Across the Tri-State area; Inner-City, teens and adults are plagued with the frustration of general hopelessness and despair in the community. Philadelphia averages nearly 500 murders annually; half of the men in Pennsylvania’s prisons and homeless shelters are African American; one third of all African Americans live below poverty level. Opportunities to advance is limited with the drop out rate in the schools is unacceptable. EVELYN GRAVES DRAMA PRODUCTIONS Conclusion The Evelyn Graves Drama Productions is a non-profit community based theatre troupe which is presently celebrating nearly 45 years of performing traditions and education in the Arts. Cultured Enrichment; appreciation and training in the arts has been a major focus in developing children, teens, and adults in activities that has positively affected them and the viewing audience. Annually the Evelyn Graves Drama Productions’ thirty (30) member resident troupe produces thirty (30) productions, reaching audiences of all ethnicities and social economic backgrounds totaling ten thousand (8,000) families. Within four (4) decades of training and presenting in the arts the Evelyn Graves Drama Productions has successfully touched lives in the artistic area and simultaneously encouraged the importance of creating a better life style through education and personal career development. We found performing arts stimulates individuals and motivates them to reach a higher level of achievement. Presently, Evelyn Graves Drama Productions is involved in presenting special programs and art residencies to the community that promotes resiliency, positive self image and awareness locally and internationally. Our success stories are many however, our desire is to serve more utilizing the arts as a bridge to develop communities. Your outreach support will deeply encourage not only the Evelyn Graves Drama Productions but all 8,000 adults plus 2000 urban children from the presenters to the recipients as well. Stabilization efforts; board development; economic support and community outreach are target approaches in improving the quality of life for constituents. Contact Dr. Cassandra Graves for more information (215) 727-7796. Email:[email protected] Website: evelyngravesdrama.com Sincerely, __________________________ Dr. Cassandra Graves Dr Evelyn Graves Associate Director Artistic Director CDG EGDP History'2014

New Mosaic Open Mic
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
4722 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Doors at 7:30 show at 8pm Free! Donations Appreciated Free refreshments Bring your music, poems, short stories, announcements, and rants to share at the open mic. This event is drug and alcohol free. Kids always welcome, but some performance content is mature. Bring information to share about your work and the work of your organization MOSAIC is Movement of Oppressed Sectors Working in Concert A Call to Action by Maroon Shoatz At present, there are sectarian divisions due to racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, cultural and geographical differences that hinder individuals, organizations and entire communities who already interact, cooperate to various degrees share many of the same concerns, and are faced with similar obstacles to their well-being. But we can all come together like a MOSAIC and move toward creating positive changes in our collective well-being. The MOSAIC will not be an effort directed toward imposing any type of multi-racial, multi-ethnic, gender neutral or conformist utopian universalism. No! The MOSAIC will allow individuals, organizations, entire communities, and whole peoples to exercise Self Determination in deciding what types of social orders they choose to struggle to bring into being, while at the same time learning how to better come together with others to form societies that will be superior to the ones in which we now live. Thus, the word mosaic fits us in many ways. We will add to the dictionary definition by defining ourselves as The MOSAIC: The Movement of Oppressed Sectors Acting in Concert. The MOSAIC-- An ideological jumping off point that will serve all of our separate and collective interests; it can be termed Inter-Communal Self Determination. Inter: Existing between Communal: 1. of or relating to a community, 2. Characterized by collective ownership and use of property 3. Participation in, shared, or used in common by members of a group or community Self Determination: 1. Free choice of one’s acts or states without external compulsion; 2. Determination by the people of a territorial unit of their own future political status Our MOSAIC would consist of elements from amongst individuals, groups and communities- some of whom are already benefiting from interacting and working together- with room for expansion. They include, but are not limited to: •Women—individuals and groups •New Afrikan and Pan Afrikan peoples •Puerto Ricans •Anarchists and Anti- Authoritarians •Asians •Chicano Mexicano Indigenous •Native Americans •Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Genderqueer and Transgender •Euro-Americans •Ecological Activists •Animal Rights Activists •Working Class Peoples •People with dis/abilities Our political posture would include- but not be limited by the following: •Pro- Self Determination for everyone •Anti-Economic, political and cultural domination •Pro- Gender and sexual choice freedom and inclusivity •Anti-Racism, gender, cast and class oppression •Pro- Full Human Rights for everyone •Anti-Capitalism •Pro-Sustainable economics •Anti- Entropic environmental, species and technological practices •Pro- Species and environmental projections The MOSAIC will be built on the principals of seeking to recruit both from amongst the most oppressed segments, and from amongst the most selfless. The former found primarily within the ranks of the lower class females, people of color and the GLBTQ peoples, while the selfless are found, to a lesser degree, amongst all segments. The MOSAIC must immediately begin to spread its messages by recruiting people who are willing to help by producing publications of all sorts, as well as utilizing any and all other means that do not transgress its principles, to aggressively push it’s messages under the MOSAIC title. All MOSAIC people can contribute to this effort autonomously, while always keeping in mind our collective stance, as well as the sensibilities of other MOSAIC and oppressed peoples. Finally, The MOSAIC must immediately begin a dialogue directed toward building a consensus- as near as possible- about how to best further coordinate our collective efforts.

Joe Jordan's Jam Experiment
Distance: 0.7 mi Competitive Analysis
4708 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 726-6464

Soul by SouthWest
Distance: 0.9 mi Competitive Analysis
5700 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143

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Philadelphia, PA 19139

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Philadelphia, PA 19139

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246 & 248 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139

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229 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139-4107

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250 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139-4004

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5148 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139-4124

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248-46 SOUTH 52ND ST
Philadelphia, PA 19139

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Philadelphia, PA 19139

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Philadelphia, PA 19139

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5139 Locust St
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259 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139-4148

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261 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139-4148

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African Cultural Art Forum
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221 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139

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261 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139-4148

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Philadelphia, PA 19139-4002

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