Bride in motion—guided by values, grounded in community, and creating space for the future.
After 26 years of visionary leadership, Laurel Raczka is stepping down as Executive Director of the Painted Bride Art Center. WHYY’s Peter Crimmins spoke with Laurel and Board Chair John Barber about what’s next—and why this moment is not an ending, but a fresh beginning rooted in transformation. From South…
Recap: Telling Our Stories from “Back in the Day” Memory Salon
We had a lovely and meaningful story-sharing circle at our latest Voices of 52nd Street: Then & Now Memory Salon, on “Telling Our Stories from ‘Back in the Day.'” What was the neighborhood like when folks like John Coltrane, Gus Lacy, Foo Foo Ragan, Lee Morgan, and community activist…
Jazz on Market is back this May!
Jazz on Market, a series of concerts featuring acclaimed jazz musicians from Philly and beyond, returns this May! Tickets are now on sale for all three shows: 5/5: An Evening with Luke Carlos O’Reilly & Friends – award-winning Philadelphia piano, organist, and musical director Luke Carlos O’Reilly and ensemble…
(WRTI) Saxophonist Hiruy Tirfe puts in the time on his debut, ‘10,000 Hours’
(Philadelphia Inquirer) A West Philly jazz composer goes under the surface looking for her roots
ECO MUSIC BIG BAND USES JAZZ TO DEMAND LIBERATION FOR THE OPPRESSED THIS FRIDAY
Painted Bride Art Center is pleased to welcome Eco Music Big Band on October 30th at 8pm, led by conductor/composer Marie Incontrera and guest starring Philly’s own Rhenda Fearrington and Bobby Zankel. Eco Music Big Band is a 16-piece ensemble of virtuosic…
Double Feature: MARK ALLEN JAZZ QUARTET + TIMBALONA
A jazz saxophonist and an Afro-Latin drum collective—peculiar combo? Not for us. In fact, we live for these kinds of unlikely musical matchups. That said, the Mark Allen Quartet (with Strings) and Timbalona will play our main stage this Saturday, October 18th at 7pm. We caught up with Mark Allen…