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"I love UCAL. I was tempted to move into Center
City, but UCAL is one of the reasons I decided to stay in University
City."
-- Comment from our Class Survey
WHAT'S NEW AT UCAL!
Current News
Openings Still Available for Mid August Camp
August 16 - August 27
Session 2 of the University City Arts League Arts Around the World Camp is in full swing with children studying African Arts. Session 3 is full, but we still have openings for Session 4, August 16 - 27.
Family Shakespeare Workshops at UCAL
The University City Arts League is teaming up with Shakespeare in Clark Park
to present two dynamic children's workshops on movement and
storytelling:
July 31, 2010
10:00-11:30
- Family Workshop for 6-9 year olds and their
parents/guardians
Visit from Linda Goss, Philadelphia's "Official Storyteller"
Acclaimed storyteller Linda Goss, the “Official Storyteller” of the City of
Philadelphia, visited the University City Arts League’s Arts Around the
World summer camp session on Wednesday, July 28 to share folk stories and
play party songs with the campers. She was accompanied by percussionist Ed
Stokes, who introduced the students to new percussion instruments. Goss’s
“Can’t Tell a Lie, Peach Cobbler Pie!” presentation was part of the two-week
African Arts camp session at UCAL, which also included mask-making, African
dance, and a visit to the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Linda Goss’s visit was made possible by the Pennsylvania Humanities
Council’s Commonwealth Speakers Program.
UCAL Annual Auction
Some 150 people whooped it up at the annual auction of the University
City Arts League bidding and buying a wonderful array of goodies. Items
included oriental carpets from Woven Treasure, a behind the scenes tour of
the Union League where the Emancipation Proclamation resides (plus lunch for
four), a week at a country house in Eagles Mere, Pa. as well as beautiful
hand-thrown pottery and photographs and prints by local artists. Dinner by
Greg Salisbury (former owner of Rx) and now owner of his own catering
company, SOOP, was a delight to the eyes and to taste buds alike.
Auction committe members outdid themselves and auctioneer Tim Aikens
was as buoyant as ever.
UCAL Executive Director
The UCAL board has completed the search process for UCAL's new
Executive Director and welcomes former board president, Noreen Shanfelter, as our new director. Read more about Noreen
and please see Noreen's opening message to our friends
and supporters.
Watch Oliver Hannah Video on Project Mambo
Oliver Hannah, UCAL Salsa dance teacher, has produced a wonderful
video demonstrating the dance. Take a look:
Escort Services
As an extension of Penn's safety escort service, the University City District Public Safety Program has brought UC Walk to the community. Those needing someone to walk them to transportation, a meeting, a class at the Arts League or home can call 215-898-WALK (9255), and an ambassador will be dispatched. This service operations 24 hours a day.
