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Philadelphia To Host $10 Million Arts Festival In April 2011
The spotlight will shine on Philadelphia when the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) takes over stages, museums and public spaces from April 7 through May 1, 2011 in a $10 million, first-time arts extravaganza. PIFA features 31 commissions, 135 events and more than 140 arts partners as diverse as aerialists Compagnie Transe Express and the hip-hop group Watcha Clan, offering free performances as part of a day-long Parisian Street Fair, to the Philadelphia Orchestra and Pennsylvania Ballet, appearing together for the first time. Inspired by the creative energy of Paris at the turn of the 20th century,
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140 Organizations Collaborate To Create Multi-Million-Dollar Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts, Inspired By The Kimmel Center
The new Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center, announced today 31 commissions in music, dance, drama and the visual arts, as well as the participation of 140 regional arts and cultural partner organizations collaborating on an expansive and diverse array of programs, performances, events and exhibits occurring throughout Philadelphia in spring 2011.
Kicking off one year from today on April 7, 2011, the 25-day festival will focus on collaboration, innovation and creativity among Philadelphia arts organizations. The $10 million endeavor is funded through a generous grant from The Annenberg Foundation and is the vision
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It's Philadelphia's Moment
Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts, April 7-May 1, 2011
Lights on, curtains up. It’s Philadelphia’s moment, as the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) turns a bright spotlight on the city’s arts and cultural scene. For three weeks, from April 7 through May 1, 2011, audiences will revel in an array of one-time, only-in-Philadelphia productions by some of the region’s top talents—many of whom will partner with or present international performers. PIFA will feature music, dance, fashion, fine arts, poetry, cuisine and more—all generously flavored with the essence of Paris, circa 1910-1920.
Inspired by the Kimmel Center, PIFA promises to be an out-of-the-box arts festival that honors the
...31 Commissioned Works To Debut At The Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts
Stravinsky, Debussy, Chagall & Other Masters To Be Presented & Sometimes Reinvented
The first Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center, will make its mark on the cultural landscape with 31 commissioned works premiering April 7 through May 1, 2011. Commissioned by PIFA and/or by its partners, 44 artists from the worlds of music, dance, film, circus arts, visual arts and theater are collaborating with cultural organizations to create innovative works that capture the inventive, no-holds-barred spirit of Paris: 1910-1920, the inspiration and theme of the 25-day festival.
“Mrs. Leonore Annenberg, who funded the festival through The Annenberg Foundation, had a lifelong interest in advancing arts and
...10 Headliners From The City Of Lights Will Light Up The City Of Brotherly Love During PIFA
French Artists And Performers Star In The Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts
Two great arts cities, Paris and Philadelphia merge their talents during the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), taking place April 7-May 1, 2011. Throughout PIFA, audiences will be treated to performances featuring some of France’s most talented exports. From classical music to hip-hop dance and contemporary pop to sizzling jazz, fans will experience a version of Paris that could only happen in Philadelphia. Here are just 10 of the artists who will perform solo or pair up with local talent for unexpected, surprising shows during PIFA:
- Compagnie Transe Express – Combining Brigitte Burdin’s choreography with Gilles Rhode’s artistic
The Tastes And Styles Of Paris Will Take Philly By Storm During Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts
This is a PIFA press release.
What would any event connected to Paris be without food or fashion? For the upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA ) April 7 – May 1, there will be plenty of both. At a press event today, Festival organizers announced the rundown of extraordinary food- and fashion-centric events that will bring the tastes and styles of the City of Lights to the City of Brotherly Love, including the pairing of world-renowned Chefs from Paris and Lyon who will whip up new masterpieces in partnership with local restaurant Chefs, as well as the
...Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts Takes To The Podium As Well As The Stage With The PIFA Speaker Series
This is a PIFA press release.
Thought an arts festival would focus only on museums, theaters and galleries? Think again. This spring’s Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA, April 7-May 1), inspired by the Kimmel Center, will be offering creative programming that not only takes to the stage, the gallery and the street, but also to the Podium. Festival officials are proud to announce The PIFA Speakers Series, an array of more than 30 informative lectures and salons at locations across the city – all affordable and most FREE – that are reflective of and complement the festival’s theme
...It's Curtains Up! As Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts Kicks Off Ticket Sales With Cast Of Jersey Boys And First-Of-Its-Kind Neighborhood Truck Tour
This is a Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts press release.
With only 6 months to go before the arts and culture community of the Philadelphia region steps into the world spotlight for three weeks next spring with the launch of the first Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, inspired by the Kimmel Center (April 7 – May 1), organizers will kick-off ticket sales today with a festive ceremony at 10:30 am at the Kimmel featuring the national touring cast of JERSEY BOYS buying the first tickets.
In addition, as a way to generate excitement and participation across the region
...Arts and Technology: A Perfect Match
The is a PIFA press release.
With three months to go until the first-ever Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center (April 7-May 1, 2011), organizers proudly debut a new facet of the festival—a strong new media-based presence premiering today, centered around PIFA-customized Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages as well as the premiere of three new The Journey videos.
With a thematic eye on celebrating Paris during the 1910-1920 time period, PIFA programming highlights the idea of collaboration, innovation and creativity that dominated that era as well as today’s artistic landscape. The social media campaign
...Fact Sheet: PIFA’s Niche-Interest Performers
When the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts’ promoters say they have something for everyone, they mean it. Here’s a sampling of just some of the performers whose broad appeal holds a special charm for niche audiences:
African-American Artists & Performances:
- ?uestlove – He’s a Philly guy who plays with one of the world’s hottest hip-hop bands (The Roots). He will be performing with Keren Ann, a sultry French chanteuse whose singer/songwriter style is reminiscent of late-night cabarets. Their one-night-only collaboration is sure to create a whole new musical sound. April 17, Kimmel Center
- Les Nubians – Blending multicultural
Fact Sheet: Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
FESTIVAL NAME: Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA)
DATES: April 7 through May 1, 2011
OVERVIEW: The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) creates a place on the world stage for the city’s arts and cultural scene with a three-week festival featuring free and ticketed performances and activities. Inspired by the Kimmel Center, PIFA celebrates the collaboration, innovation and creativity present in every art form. The first-ever festival—centered around the theme “Paris: 1910-1920”—showcases newly commissioned works, unexpected partnerships with both local and international artists and non-traditional and emerging art forms, along with classic performances that will engage residents
...Backgrounder: Paris, 1910-1920 Inspires The Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts
The time was 1910 through 1920, the waning days of the “Belle Epoque” (or the “Beautiful Era”). The place was Paris, where a previous generation of artists had already changed the rules with their groundbreaking leap into Impressionism. The City of Lights was a magnet for artistic rebels who reshaped and redefined art, and the atmosphere was one of unprecedented imagination and creativity that would dictate how the world defined and interpreted art for the rest of the
20th century and beyond.
The first-ever Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), April 7-May 1, 2011, takes its inspiration from that
...Fact Sheet: PIFA Partners
140 Regional Cultural Partners Join The Movement To Create The Moment
The first-ever Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), inspired by the Kimmel Center, will present a schedule of programs, events and exhibits that is unprecedented in Philadelphia for its scope and diversity.
“The excitement and support we have received from the region’s arts and cultural organizations and civic groups allow us to foster a terrific range of innovative collaborations and creative programming,” says J. Edward Cambron, executive director of PIFA. “We will offer so many different events conceived with so much imagination that our festival is sure to intrigue new and diverse audiences, as well as long-standing arts fans.”
...Fact Sheet: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts destination in the heart of Philadelphia and the centerpiece of the city’s Avenue of the Arts. The Kimmel Center consists of two freestanding performance halls enclosed beneath a spectacular 150-foot vaulted glass ceiling or, in the words of architect Rafael Viñoly, “two jewels inside a glass box.”
Notable architectural facts:
- 61,048 linear feet of structural steel tubing supporting the glass roof
- 1,400 tons of steel supporting the glass end walls
- 156,677 square feet (3.6 acres) of glass glazing
LOCATION: Broad & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA
OPENED: December 16, 2001
...Holiday Gift-Giving Made Easy With Special Ticket Packages To The Upcoming Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts
This is a Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts press release.
Looking for a truly unique holiday gift this year? How about a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), which holds the spotlight for three and a half weeks next spring (April 7 to May 1), has you covered, with a slate of unprecedented programming featuring virtually every artistic genre, targeted to the young and young-at-heart alike. Today, with an eye towards making this year’s gift-giving season the easiest yet, festival organizers announce a full menu of special ticket packages sure to please everyone on