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Inaugural: UArts Music on the Square, More Dates

UArts President Kerry Walk, PhD, introduces James Brandon Lewis at the Inaugural Music on the Square

UArts kicked off their new music series UArts Music on The Square earlier this month at the Philadelphia Art Alliance at the University of the Arts on Rittenhouse Square with a concert by James Brandon Lewis & Neil Podgurski Molecular Systematic Music Duets

After the concert there was a reception with cocktails and charcuterie
David Kelly, Vicky Hall. Tom Cardosi and Andrew Kleeman, Parents & Family Council UArts
Andrew Pack, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Harriet and Larry Weiss, UArts supporters

Music on the Square has two more evening performances scheduled for you to enjoy.

Miranda Powell, Director of Campus Events and Scheduling UArts and Jean Murphy, Manager for Annual Fund & Leadership Giving, Office of Advancement

Join University of the Arts at the historic Philadelphia Art Alliance for a spring concert series featuring The No Name Pops. Each evening performance showcases a unique program presented by this new, versatile ensemble.

Carol Graney, VP for Academic Affairs, UArts and Daniel Tucker, Program Director, Museum Studies UArts

Paula Holloway and The No Name Pops Sing Gershwin and Porter
Friday, April 26
Doors and bar open at 5:30 p.m.
Performance begins at 6 p.m., and a reception will follow.

Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts
251 S. 18th Street

Join us for an evening of musical brilliance as the No Name Pops Jazz Quintet, which includes professors and a professor emeritus from the University of the Arts, pay homage to the timeless tunes of George Gershwin and Cole Porter. From the soul stirring melodies of “Our Love Is Here To Stay” to the toe-tapping rhythms of “Anything Goes,” immerse yourself in a journey through the golden era of American music, alongside your No Name Pops! Tickets $50, $35

David and Vicky Kelly with Andrew Kleeman
Fashionistas Tom and Jamie Cardosi
Audrey Ellis and Jonathan Fineberg, Founding Director, PhD in Creativity UArts

Eddie Bruce & The No Name Pops Sing Anthony Newley
Thursday, May 9
Doors and bar open at 5:30 p.m.
Performance begins at 6 p.m., and a reception will follow.

Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts
251 S. 18th Street

Experience a tribute to Anthony Newley, curated by featured vocalist Eddie Bruce, with The No Name Pops Jazz Quintet, which includes professors from University of the Arts. With fervor and authenticity, Bruce channels Newley’s wit and ingenuity and leaves audiences captivated. Featuring iconic renditions of “Pure Imagination” and “Feeling Good,” this concert honors the enduring legacy of one of show business’ most remarkable and underrated songwriters. See you at Music on the Square

By HughE Dillon

Chronicling Philadelphia

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