University City Arts League First Annual Chili Tasting & Cook-off March 21, 2010 4226 Spruce St. Festivities start at noon Chili Tasting from 3:00pm - 6:00pm Spring is just around the corner, but it's still chili as the University City Arts League hosts the first annual Chili Bowl Sale & Cook-Off. The event is Sunday afternoon, March 21. Download a copy of our flyer
For $20 and while chili bowls last, participants get a hand-crafted ceramic bowl made by Arts League potters, "bottomless" chili with fixings and an opportunity to vote in the cook-off that same afternoon. They can sample many varieties of meat and vegetarian chili, and all of the tasters will be the judges as well. Additional pottery will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Arts League's ceramics studio, the largest pottery studio west of Center City. The Arts League thanks its neighbors, Colonial Pizza, for supplying chili for the first part of the event, Milk and Honey for donating locally-made cider, and Yards Brewing Co.for the ale.
UCAL Annual Auction May 15! Save the date The UCAL Annual Auction will be held on May 15 at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Look for more information as planning progresses. Volunteers who would like to help with the auction should contact the UCAL office.	Arts Around the World UCAL Summer Camp 2010 It may be cold out but it's not too soon to start planning for summer camp. See details of UCAL Summer Camp, 2010

Classes WINTER 2010 Session Classes January 19 - March 28 After-School Classes January 11 - March 26 Workshops ongoing more information about our classes and to register...

In the Gallery Current: Emil Baumann March 12 - April 4, 2010 Paintings Opening reception: March 12 5:30 - 7:30pm more information about our exhibits...

Other News

• The Obama Connection

  Leslie Esdaile Banks. Name sound familiar? How about her image? Both were seen all over the world this week when she introduced President Obama at an appearance at Arcadia University. Leslie, a local resident is a former board member of the Arts League where she can currently be found taking belly dance classes. She has also taken yoga and dance. Leslie is also the author of a series of novels called The Vampire Huntress. How did this dream come to be? Leslie had written a note to the President endorsing his health care reform initiative. Not long afterwards the phone rang and it was the White House asking if she would introduce the President. And the rest, as they say, is history. Congratulations, Leslie. We're proud of you.
  
  
  
  

• UCAL seeking an Executive Director

  Lead a team of committed staff, faculty and board to carry out UCAL's mission to bring together diverse people and organizations to learn about the visual and performing arts. UCAL offers more than 70 classes each term for children and adults at its home at 4226 Spruce St. In addition, a robust pottery program occurs in a fully equipped pottery gallery and a fine arts studio with dark room facilities. A new computer room has just opened and digital photography classes are currently being offered. Please see the full job description.
  
  

• UCAL Craft Show and Sale

  We thank all of our friends and patrons for visiting this year's Craft Show. Your purchases helped the Arts League tremendously. For those who may have missed it, see details.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Volunteers needed

  You could make a difference! See ways you can help UCAL.