VILLA SOUND CHECK CHELTEN
VILLA SOUND CHECK 40TH LANCASTER
On Friday, July 2, 2010, VILLA ‘s 40th and Lancaster location open the doors for the second installment of the VILLA Sound Check Concert Series.
Over 70 people came out to watch Philly’s up and coming young artists perform their original songs. VILLA Sound Check is a wonderful event for the entire family and we were excited to see so many families and friends come out to support the performers. We hope to see you at the next VILLA Sound Check on Friday, August 6, 2010 at VILLA’s Chelten Location.
TEEN CENTER GRAND OPENING
On Friday, June 18, 2010, VILLA the Grand Opening of the VILLA Teen Center III at the Wissahickon Boys and Girls Club. Over 100 teens came out to view the new VILLA Teen Center as well as participate in the Dance Party and Competition hosted by DJ Diamond Kuts. The VILLA Teen Center will sponsor several new programs including a college tour, The Art Reach T-shirt Design and Entrepreneurship program, gaming tournaments, and job training programs. VILLA is proud to call the Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia a partner in community service and youth development. VILLA’s Chelten store team will adopt this center and provide ongoing volunteer support. So if you are in Germantown, please check out VILLA Teen Center III.
ART SANCTUARY WITH NIKKI GIOVANNI
On Friday, May 28, 2010, VILLA sponsored a conversation with legendary writer, Nikki Giovanni. This event was a part of a week of literary events presented by Art Sanctuary. VILLA welcomed middle and high school students from around the city to a reading and discussion with the famed poet at the historic Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia. Students had the opportunity to learn about Nikki Giovanni’s journey as a writer, her love for Hip Hop as an art form, and her passion for writing to empower young people. VILLA also provided gift cards for participants at the Art Sanctuary’s Celebration of Black Writing Festival on Saturday, May 29.
For more information on Nikki Giovanni and Art Sanctuary, please visit www.artsanctuary.org
THE WORLD PREMIER OF VILLA’S NEXT PROJECT
VILLA’s Next Project has been an exciting journey that enabled 15 students of diverse backgrounds and interests to use the creative medium of film to document their experience and interviews with fellow students, teachers and school leaders. Students traveled to Nike’s offices in New York City to interview Que Gaskins, Director of Marketing for Nike East to learn about his dynamic career path.
