The Gradwell House is known for its accessibility and affordability to upcoming and indie artists who are looking to find their place in the music scene. The studio has had several well-known local bands and high-profile artists come through over the years, and they participate in large-scale projects like music accompaniment for the Super...
Continue readingArts & Entertainment, Day Four: We Are Going to Broadway!
To begin our journey today, we boarded the bus to the Hamilton train station. There, we boarded the NJTransit train to head to Penn Station in New York. When we got to Penn Station, we had lunch at the Moynihan Train Hall. There were over a dozen food vendors in the food court; our...
Continue readingArts & Entertainment, Day Three: Proof Productions
Today, we had the exciting opportunity to visit Proof Productions, where we explored the intricate process of bringing stage designs to life. We learned about the many steps involved in production and the wide range of jobs required to complete a project, from painters and builders to engineers and designers. It was incredible to...
Continue readingArts & Entertainment, Day Two: Wells Fargo Center
Today, the students in Arts & Entertainment took a trip to the Wells Fargo Center. Upon arrival, we were greeted by three staff members who gave us a behind-the-scenes tour of the venue. We learned some history about the Flyers, the 76ers, and the Wells Fargo Center as a whole. The full tour included...
Continue readingArts & Entertainment: Philadelphia Museum of Art
For the first day of the local Arts & Entertainment program, we took a trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Upon arrival, we split up into several groups to check out the exhibits. Some folks looked at photography and European and Asian art from years ago to modern ages. One of the pieces...
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