Arts and culture

Point Street Readings The next iteration of the storied Point Street Readings series, headed and curated by bibliophile and Providence radio DJ Robin Kall, will take place at the Alchemy bookstore tonight. Writers performing include Nova Ren Suma, Suzanne Matson, Blair Hurley, Delia Owens and Professor of Political Science Corey Brettschnieder. The event, in partnership with the Brown University Bookstore, will have copies of the authors’ works available for purchase and signing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. “La Haine” Screening Join members of the Brown Center for Language Studies for a screening of the seminal, heavily stylized French film “La Haine.” Originally released in 1995, the monochrome film’s narrative concerns the poverty, racial tensions and police brutality faced by three inhabitants of a French housing project. The event serves as the inaugural screening of the Center for Language Studies’ newly created series, … [Read more...] about Arts & Culture Roundup, Sept. 18

The exquisite basketry of Angami Nagas from Nagaland, Bell Metal Craft of Payyanur in Kerala, the centuries old "Mata Ni Pachedi" textile art of Gujarat and several other crafts of India are now part of Google Arts and Culture platform. Brought together by Dastkari Haat Samiti, Ministry of Tourism, and 20 other cultural organisations, the new online project, titled "Crafted in India", was unveiled here on Monday. With an aim to showcase the county's rich handicraft heritage while making it accessible for the world to experience, the project provides an immersive tour of varied Indian craft forms -- from fabrics to embroidery, wall paintings to stonework, metal casting to wood carving. Speaking at the launch event, Prahlad Singh Patel, MoS for Tourism, said that the project will invite global audience to explore India. "Crafts have not only become a central part of India's economy, but are integral to India's rich heritage and culture. In keeping with the Prime Minister's call for every … [Read more...] about Google Arts & Culture Platform to Showcase Indian Handicraft Heritage

The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of Philly's most iconic attractions, announced Wednesday that it will change the price of admission, effective Tuesday, Oct. 1.The museum has not increased its general admission fee or changed its pricing structure since 2012.General admission, offering two-day access to the main building, Perelman Building, Rodin Museum and Cedar Grove, will increase from $20 to $25, while admission for seniors will increase from $18 to $23.The museum currently provides free admission to children age 12 and under. Starting in October, all youth age 18 and younger can attend the museum for free.Wednesday evenings and the first Sunday of each month will continue to be pay-what-you-wish.You can easily see all the upcoming changes below.• Adults: $25 (formerly $20)• Seniors: $23 (formerly $18)• Students: $14 (unchanged)• Youth age 13-18: free (formerly $14)• Children age 12 and under: free (unchanged)• Rodin Museum: … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Museum of Art to change price of admission starting this fall

Museum Day, hosted by Smithsonian magazine, is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 21.  Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country will offer free entry to anyone with a Museum Day ticket, which provides general admission for two people. Those interested will be able to download one ticket per email address. In Philadelphia, there are 10 places participating. • Penn Museum – An archaeology and anthropology museum highlighting 10,000 years of history from around the globe. • Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University  –  The  oldest natural science research institution and museum in America. • National Museum of American Jewish History  –  Museum traces the stories of how Jewish immigrants became Jewish Americans. • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts  –  The first and oldest art museum and art school in the United States. • Woodmere Art Museum   … [Read more...] about Enjoy free admission to 10 Philly museums and cultural institutions on Museum Day

On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, igniting violent conflict and protests that lasted for days.The incident marked a pivotal moment in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the work of 60 LGBTQ+ Philadelphia-area artists will be on display at Drexel University's Pearlstein Gallery.The art exhibit, "Stonewall @ 50," will open on Friday, June 28. An opening reception with live performances will take place from 5 to 8 p.m."Stonewall @ 50" includes paintings, drawings, photography, video, sculptures, fiber work and installations. All the artists participating are listed here.The exhibit is co-curated by David Acosta and Janus Ourma, and features 110 artworks, making it the largest LGBTQ+ exhibition in Philadelphia's history."A special focus of both curators was to ensure the widest possible representation of artists not only in terms of artistic disciplines but equally … [Read more...] about Largest LGBTQ+ art exhibit in Philadelphia remembers Stonewall riots