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Maria Schneider‘s “Walking OneCity” is now part of the permanent collection of OneCity Residential building. Each one of the 13 panels depicts the connection between some of the most iconic buildings of Philadelphia history. ” Walking OneCity” takes you in a stroll around Philadelphia finding its most iconic buildings, telling the story of what you see and what it may be now forgotten. Each mirrored panel draws the viewer in by including them in its reflection, making their image part of the work.

Ruby Green, Hip Hop Queen is a fictional story based on a real five year old girl, Ruby Green, and her brother Eli. They are both grandchildren of the author, and illustrator of this book, Andrea Lyons.This story takes place in Philadelphia,Pa., a city where Ruby and Eli live, and Ventnor,New Jersey, where they visit.The story begins with Ruby practicing Hip Hop with her brother Eli at home. Sometimes she dances outdoors too, like when she out danced her dog Sadie and when she’s with her friends and neighbors in their driveway. Ruby has a need to do Hip Hop really well. She wants to be as good as her brother Eli at Hip Hop.

Ruby Green, Hip Hop Queen is currently for sale at Barnes & Noble.

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From The Philadelphia Culture Fund:

“On April 15, 2021, Mayor Kenney will propose a budget to City Council for the coming year. Due to COVID-19, the City is facing difficult budget choices this year. We have less resources than in the past but know that Philadelphians have more needs than ever before.”

To help save the Arts in Philadelphia, help the Phila Culture Fund by taking their survey to shine light on what aspects of Arts spending is most crucial. Take the survey here.

Donna Quinn, John Howell White, Lyn Godley, and Stuart Lehrman have a four-person show, Incubation, at Scotts Mills Gallery Studios from January 30 – April 3. Exhibition open by appointment only.