On Saturday, April 27, 2013, thousands of excited spectators attended the closing street fair for The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts – PIFA – based on this year’s theme, “If You Had a Time Machine…” PIFA , produced by the Kimmel Center, was a 31-day arts festival, with over 50 different interpretations of the theme through …
¿Vamos a bailar? PIFA
Taller Puertorriqueño travels back in time to celebrate Puerto Rico’s Emancipation Day; the day when slaves from African origin were set free on the island in 1873. The event, to be held at The Barnes Foundation’s new Parkway location, presents a glimpse of the dance and music with its roots in African heritage that are today an integral part of …
The Countdown is Over for the 2013 PIFA Street Fair
On April 27, 2013, The Philadelphia Festival of the Arts Street Fair will give you the chance to fulfill your dreams. The extravaganza is back, and bigger than ever. This year’s theme is “If you had a time machine…” allows your mind to go back in time, or venture into the future. From Broad and Chestnut to Broad and South, the streets …
US Airways Magazine promotes PIFA
US Airways features the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts in the March edition article, “Let’s Party Like it’s 1787 or 2150 or…” www.RobertsEventGroup.com
Everyone and I:The Loss of Legendary Jazz Singer
Let your journey back in time begin with the kick-off the Philadelphia International Festival of the Art (PIFA) theater presentation, Everyone and I/July 17, 1959:The Loss of Legendary Jazz Singer. A telling story of a man’s infatuation with Philadelphia jazz legend Billie Holiday, and the day she died. This performance will captivate you about the jazz legend that left a void in our …