The Ben Franklin Parkways Gets a Cultural Boost with Moore College of Art and Design’s Museums for America Grant
Moore College of Art and Design has received a federal grant under the Museums for America program. The $79,138 grant will be used to showcase photographer Wendy Ewald's nationally acclaimed "Literacy Through Photography" work in Philadelphia. Part of the grant will also be used to fund the School District of Philadelphia in 2010-11 for the “Arts Rising” program, which aims to improve literacy and arts access for school-age children. The Academy of Natural Sciences has received a grant as well, meaning big news for cultural institutions along the Parkway in Philadelphia. As Stephanie is a graduate of Moore, we would like to congratulate the lauded center of learning for expanding the arts in Philadelphia. We know that the grant was well-deserved and we encourage you to check out Ewald's exhibit. Information is listed below.
Wendy Ewald - Secret Games: Collaborative Works with Children 1969 - 1999 is currently on view in The Galleries through October 16. In an exhibition spread across three galleries over five months, Secret Games showcases the scope of Ewald’s work and the powerful results of her collaborations with children. The exhibition features approximately 200 photographs along with video installation, a reading room and project documentation.
[image via moore.edu]
You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs Before You Find a Love Burger
Get ready for another outdoor burger shack. Frog Burger opens on the Parkway in June, from Frog Commissary Catering. It will be outside of the Franklin Institute in the Art Museum area.
This isn't just any burger joint, however. Expect items like chilled gazpacho and grilled sweet corn with chili lime butter, in addition to burgers such as the Love Burger, which comes smashed between two grilled cheese sandwiches and special sauce. Whoa. Or go with a regular burger or a healthier turkey burger. Hot dogs and Chesapeake crab rolls are also up for grabs. Desserts include shakes with Philadelphia Bassett's ice cream or cake shakes made with Frog Commissary's legendary carrot cake or their chocolate "killer" cake.
Care for a beverage? Local beers like Fleur de Lehigh and Kenzinger will be available, along with red or white wine, as well as red or white sangria.
The burger shack warns that its burgers are so juicy, you may need a bib, but don't worry, because they'll be selling them for customers who want to keep neat. Or take a silly photo. They'll also use recyclable products and green alternatives in their packaging.
If you're coming in from out of town, the Franklin Institute parking garage will offer discounted parking after 5 pm for Frog Burger customers.
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