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Thursday, September 6: Kick off event at WHYY

Join WHYY and representatives from numerous local arts organizations for the official kick-off event for the 2012 Connections Festival — the NewsWorks.org Connections Salon!

This event is FREE for WHYY and NewsWorks.org members, $10 for non members. NewsWorks.org members also have access to a special reception prior to the event. Registration is required.

VIP Reception runs from 6:30 - 7 p.m.
NewsWorks.org Connections Salon: 7 - 9 p.m.


NewsWorks.org Connections Salon


WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia — Event runs from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.


Join WHYY and representatives from numerous local arts organizations for the official kick-off event for the 2012 Connections Festival. This exciting event will feature visual art displays, food and drink and performances featuring or inspired by NewsWorks.org's Creative Connectors. The Creative Connectors are a group of 76 Philadelphia area arts leaders selected by LEADERSHIP Philadelphia in recognition of their ability to build community and economic vitality while creating art, culture, or design. This exciting kick off event will celebrate the arts and convene many of these "Connectors" — the unsung heroes who seem to know everyone and get things done "beneath the radar." The list of participating artists and organizations is detailed below.

This event is FREE to WHYY and NewsWorks.org members, but registration is required. $10 for non-members. Light refreshments will be provided. Register online or call (215) 351-0511 to register over the phone.

Register for the NewsWorks.org Connections Salon Kick-Off Event »

NewsWorks.org members have access to a special half-hour reception prior to the main event. See below for details and to register.



NewsWorks.org Member Reception


WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia — 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.


NewsWorks.org members are invited to join us for a special half-hour reception prior to the main event. The reception will feature a special performance, refreshments and beverages from Yards Brewing Company.

NewsWorks.org Members — RSVP for the reception online »

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Confirmed participants


1812 Productions
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
The Art Blog
Artistic Rebuttal Book Project
Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Culture Works
ECBACC Inc.
First Person Arts
Fringe Festival
Ignite Philly
InLiquid
Jazz Bridge

JJ Tiziou Photography
Leadership Philadelphia
Live Connections
Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Philadelphia Improv Theater (PHIT)
Philadelphia Mural Arts
Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia Sculptors
Philadelphia Young Playwrights
Russian Mosaica Heritage Festival
White Pines Productions
World Café Live





Directions to WHYY

WHYY is located at 150 N. Sixth Street on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, between Race and Arch Streets.


FROM THE NORTH

Travel South on I-95. Take I-676 Center City exit. Turn right onto Callowhill Street; turn left on Sixth Street. Stay on Sixth Street for about three blocks. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It's a two-story building with a curved glass front.


FROM THE SOUTH

Take I-95 North to I-676, Independence Hall, Central Philadelphia. Stay in right lane of the exit ramp, for Callowhill Street. Continue in right lane and follow signs to 6th Street, heading south. Stay on Sixth Street for about three blocks. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It's a two-story building with a curved glass front.


FROM NEW JERSEY (Ben Franklin Bridge)

Stay in the right-hand lane coming over the bridge; and turn right for Callowhill Street, 6th Street and Independence Hall area. Turn right and you will be on 6th Street, heading south. Stay on Sixth Street for about two blocks.


FROM I-76 EAST (Schuylkill Expressway)

Follow I-76 to I-676 East (Central Philadelphia); stay in the left lanes as the exit will be off to your left; stay on I-676 East (Central Philadelphia). Follow I-676 to the Ben Franklin Bridge exit; stay in right lane, turn right on 6th Street. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It's a two-story building with a curved glass front.


FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE

Take exit 326 (Valley Forge). Proceed to I-76 eastbound. Follow directions above. It is about 17 miles from the Turnpike to I-676 in central Philadelphia.


FROM I-76 WEST (Schuylkill Expressway)

Follow I-76 West to I-676 (Central Philadelphia); stay on 676 East (Central Philadelphia). Follow I-676 to Ben Franklin Bridge exit; stay in right lane, which turns into 6th Street. Stay on Sixth Street for about three blocks. WHYY will be on your right, just south of Race Street. It's a two-story building with a curved glass front.


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Take the SEPTA Market-Frankford line to 8th Street (8th & Market) or 5th Street (5th & Market). Walk to 6th Street. Walk two blocks north to entrance of WHYY. SEPTA regional rail service is also close by at the Market East station. The PATCO High Speed Line to New Jersey stops at 8th and Market.


Suggested Parking:

Find parking with the Philadelphia Parking Authority's Parking Locator. There is some two-hour metered parking in the area. Meters enforced until 8 p.m. Bring quarters!






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