Archive | April, 2023

How to Blow Up a Pipeline

14 Apr

Join @neonrated and @cinema_philly for a FREE Q&A screening of HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE Saturday at 7:00 pm at the Landmark Ritz Five! Writer/actor Ariela Barer and editor Daniel Garber will be in person for a conversation following the film. Adapted from Andreas Malm’s book on the principles of ecological sabotage, HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE is a tense and timely thriller that follows a group of young climate activists on a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline. (We carry the book, but are reordering copies in view of the film’s release)

Free RSVP here: https://forms.gle/dbqYe3NTYSLQseBM6

The Legacy of Ashley Bryan: A Symposium

3 Apr

In conjunction with the opening of the exhibition Beautiful Blackbird: The Creative Spirit of Ashley Bryan, this symposium will bring together a range of speakers to reflect on Bryan’s legacy as an artist, teacher, children’s book author, and illustrator.

April 6-7, 2023. Hybrid event: Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, sixth floor; and on Zoom

Open to the Public

This symposium will bring together a range of speakers to reflect on Ashley Bryan’s legacy as an artist, teacher, children’s book author and illustrator, and citizen of the world, while looking at how his legacy is being moved forward by those inspired and mentored by him.

On Thursday, April 6, celebrate the official opening of the exhibition with a tour led by curator Lynne Farrington, followed by a keynote address by award-winning illustrator, artist, and author Javaka Steptoe.

On Friday, April 7, a full day of panel discussions explores the following topics: (Details Here)

  • The work of contemporary Black artists, authors, and illustrators who knew and were influenced by Ashley Bryan; 
  • The importance of storytelling through eye and ear; 
  • Current efforts to create, publish, and disseminate inclusive children’s literature in the 21st century; 
  • Educating a new generation in diversity and cultural heritage. 

Registration for the symposium is free and open to the public. The program will be held in person with an option to join virtually. Please register for each day separately and select a virtual or in-person option.

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