In observance of Women’s History Month, the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), a creative center for emerging and professional artists, will present No Longer Anonymous — a series of exhibitions, panel discussions, writing circles, and live concert in partnership with Philadelphia Folk Song Society. Together, PFS and MAAG are bringing you an amazing evening of music to celebrate International Women's Day featuring Anna Crusis Women’s Choir, Ashley Phillips, No Good Sister, Sarah and the Arrows, and Silverton. You can bet this will be a night to remember! Everyone welcome!
Saturday, March 12th
Doors open at 6:30, Show starts at 7
PFS & MAAG Member Tickets are $12 in advance
Non-member Tickets are $12 in advance/$15 at the door
Silverton: Silverton is original indie/folk-rock based in West Philly. They draw inspiration from friends' couches and all things '90s. Julie Beth (acoustic guitar, vocals, percussion) is the band's lyrical force, deftly transforming the human experience into bones of songs. Emily Sheehan (vocals and piano) and Lauren Parker (electric guitar and vocals) lend their creativity and voices to collectively arrange songs, mixing sounds from a variety of influences.
Anna Crusis: ANNA Crusis Women's Choir — women joining voices to build community, one performance at a time. Guided by a feminist sensibility to the richness and multiplicity of human experience, and to the power of collective creativity, ANNA strives for musical excellence to empower, challenge, and uplift its members and its audience with music that inspires and transforms. WIth over 70 singers, ANNA is diverse, vibrant and exciting. ANNA is every woman.
Sarah and the Arrows: Sarah and the Arrows emerged out of mutual and musical admiration between friends who were fortunate enough to overlap in the folk circles of Philadelphia, PA. Sarah and the Arrows includes Sarah Napolitan on the guitar, Rosie McNamara Jones on the violin, Stacy Weathers on the banjo, and Lee Vuotto on the bass. The group predominantly plays the original songs of Sarah Napolitan, as well as some by Stacy Weathers. The group also enjoys covering a wide variety of songs known well in contemporary, folk, and country circles.
Ashley Phillips: Ashley Phillips is a singer/songwriter/guitarist steeped in the tradition of Soul music. She describes her sound as APSoul: acoustic guitar led, soulful and spiritual storytelling that is both universal and timeless. As a vocalist, her pure tone dances between light and lyrical, earnest and compelling. Her often percussive and rhythm-driven guitar playing creates a full sound that adds depth and supports the delicacy of her delivery.
No Good Sister: Born out of a mutual attraction to all things Americana, Philadelphia trio No Good Sister’s dynamic songwriting and timeless three-part harmonies prove why they’re rising stars. Singers Meaghan Kyle, Jess McDowell and Maren Sharrow collaborate on familiar folk themes, resonating reliably, making it no surprise they can be found in front of audiences at venues like World Cafe Live (both in Philadelphia and Wilmington), The Bitter End (NYC), Club Passim (Boston), have been voted Best New Artist at WSTW’s Hometown Heroes Awards (2014), named 2015's Artist to Watch by Ticket to Entertainment, earned a coveted Quad Showcase at the North East Regional Folk Alliance (2014), and at the iconic SXSW (2014). They are also 2015 Philadelphia Folk Festival Main Stage alums!
There a ton of AWESOME events available all week long at MAAG including an exibition, panel, and more:
The exhibition will highlight work of leading fiber artists including Sara Allen, Natalie Alleyne, Cindy Friedman, Karoline Wallace, Carol Whisker, and others. It will run March 4 – May 1 with an opening reception on Friday, March 4th at 6 pm. Admission for the exhibition and opening is free.
On Sunday, March 6, celebrating International Women’s Day, MAAG will host a panel— “It’s Not Over Yet! Women Artists Fighting For Our Rights.” Building on the exhibition and featuring artists and educators throughout the city, this event will be held at 3 pm. Speakers will tell their stories and examine ways to overcome stereotypes, while inspiring empowerment. Admission for the panel is $10.
All events are at the Mt. Airy Art Garage, located at 11 West Mt. Airy Avenue, and everyone is welcome! For additional events and details visit www.mtairyartgarage.org or call 215.242.5074.
