The O’Jays, Jerry Butler & more – October Gallery 2009 Philadelphia International Art Expo
The Jackson Saga
The BET Awards were on last night and Joe Jackson attended. Now I understand people mourn and grieve lost ones in their own way, but when asked how was he …
Michael
I got my hair cut yesterday and we all know that perming, braiding, weaving, and cutting can take hours, so I was there for awhile. In that time, the television …
If Obama Hadn’t Won
The photos, news articles and continual storm of chaos sprouting from Iran have been soul crushing. A couple days ago, a friend linked me to a video of a 16-year-old …
Introduction of Sorts
This is Carla C-W, the new intern over at October Gallery. Throughout the summer I’ll be helping out with the preparations for the Philadelphia International Art Expo in November 2009. …
Changing the Art on the White House Walls
By Amy Chozick and Kelly Crow Barack Obama is taking on health care, financial regulation, torture and environmental policy. He’s also revamping the White House art collection. The Obamas are sending …
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Ernie Barnes dies at 70
Renowned painter Ernie Barnes died Monday at age 70. Barnes came to painting after a career in professional football, as an offensive lineman with the San Diego Chargers and Denver …
TRAVEL TO BRAZIL – Sisterhood of the Good Death
Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil from Diga Brazil The history of the Irmandade da Boa Morte (Sisterhood of the Good Death), a religious confraternity devoted to the Assumption of the Virgin, is …
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Panoramic Poetry – The 2nd & 3rd Friday of every month
Premiering The 2nd & 3rd Friday of every month 7:30, $7 215.629.3939 panoramicpoetry@octobergallery.com Panoramic Poetry will be held at Cheyney University 701 Market Street West Lobby 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA
24 Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo, November 13, 14 & 15, 2009
THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL ART EXPO – The Art of Living Well One of the Nation's Largest Art Expos The 24th Annual Philadelphia International Art Expo is an expo of popular. …
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Celebrating 10 years of the power of black art to transform, unite and enrich! MAY 20-23, 2009
This year, the Celebration of Black Writing Festival turns 25! The festival’s theme “Writing for Our Lives” will focus, as always, on literacy and asking how a book can save …
Chelsea visits Havana
An exhibition of American artworks has just opened in Havana — the first major American group show in Cuba for over 20 years. “Guerilla Villa,” is one of the works on …
Living Green Expo, November 13, 14 & 15, 2009, Philadelphia, PA
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