THE WEST PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE/
PAUL ROBESON HOUSE & MUSEUM
A call out to all
talented and creative
people
Show off your talents in the same parlor
where the great Paul Robeson sang the songs that made him famous.
We invite artists and artisans – whether you are
a musician, dancer, singer, actor, artist, poet,
interior designer, cake decorator or any other creative
person – to participate in our “Arts in the Parlor” series starting in April.
Interested?
Contact Vernoca L. Michael
Paul Robeson House & Museum
215-747-4675
or email, wphlca@gmail.com
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Here’s a recap of the first “Arts in the Parlor” series that featured artists performing and presenting in the parlor on Sundays from September to November 2019.
PERFORMERS & PRESENTERS:
Sept. 22, 2019 – Keyboardist Glenn Bryan in concert
Classically trained, Glenn Bryan has a universal sound that includes jazz, Latin and world tunes.
He has accompanied such artists as Carlos Santana and the late Grover Washington Jr.
Photo by Sherry Howard
Watch videos of Glenn Bryan & Friends’ performance:
Paul Robeson House & Museum on YouTube (with interviews)
Paul Robeson House Events on Facebook
Oct. 13, 2109 – Barbara Whiteman’s Black Doll Exhibit & Talk
Collector Barbara Whiteman, founder of the Philadelphia Doll Museum, tells the stories of African American history
and culture through the dolls who lived through it.
Photo by Vernoca L. Michael
Oct. 27, 2019 – Spoken-word artist Tieshay Cheryl
Tieshay Cheryl is a woman of many talents: singer, songwriter, poet, spoken-word artist. She was inspired by the
great Nina Simone. With her music and her message, she inspires and motivate people to be their best selves.
Photo by Vernoca L. Michael
Watch video of Tieshay Cheryl’s performance:
Paul Robeson House Events on Facebook
Nov. 10, 2019 – Singer Charlene Holloway in concert
Charlene Holloway is an internationally known recording artist, vocalist and songwriter whose distinctive voice is
very familiar to many people in Philadelphia. She has worked with some of the best, including Regina Bell, Anita Baker,
Gerald Veasley, Jean Carne and Shirley Caesar.
Photo by Sherry Howard
Watch videos of Charlene Holloway’s performance:
Paul Robeson House & Museum on YouTube (with interviews)
Nov. 24, 2019 – Ken McFarlane, Photography Exhibit & Talk
Ken McFarlane is a West Philadelphia-based documentary and portrait photographer. He produces images that
reflect the true nature of the community – its strengths, its beauty and its history.
Watch video of Ken McFarlane’s presentation:
Paul Robeson House & Museum on YouTube (with interviews)
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“Arts in the Parlor” co-sponsors: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Omega Omega Chapter, and Holy Apostles and the Mediator Episcopal Church