The 215: Viral yarn artist, Penn Museum, music therapist crafting new life, multi-disciplinary artist
On this episode of "The 215," we take a look at visual and performance artists bringing unique cultural twists to Philly, including a self-taught yarn artist who has gone viral, sports, art and culture at the Penn Museum, an entertainer and music therapist forced to make a new life after fleeing his war-torn country and a multi-disciplinary artist crafting incredible and varied pieces of art to full-blown life.
The 215: Lavett Ballard
Lavette Ballard, a local artist and professor, shares her one-of-a-kind art pieces crafted on a unique canvas.
The 215: Sabbatical Beauty, El Idrissi Judo Academy, Eric the Puzzler, Lavett Ballard
On this episode of "The 215", we meet the founder of Sabbatical Beauty, a beauty and skincare line created to help with sensitive skin. One student at the El Idrissi Judo Academy in Philadelphia prepares for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. We get a sneak peek of the work of Philadelphia's puzzle-master, Eric the Puzzler and one mixed media artist shows off her work on fences.
The 215: Sug Daniels, The Ceramic Bride, Remark Glass, Nathanael Barlow
On this episode of "The 215", meet a singer-songwriter who brings joy to everyone around her with her music. A former fashion designer treats clay like fabric as she recreates wedding dresses for brides. Plus, take a look behind the scenes of a glass-making company who makes art from waste and meet a teenager who takes the stage with his incredible musical talents.
The 215: Time to Pretend, Soltane Cafe, Robyn Sue Miller, Essen Bakery
On this episode of "The 215," Breland Moore gets a preview of the Time to Pretend Exhibit that showcases women and non-binary artists. The Soltane Cafe spreads smiles to all of its patrons in Phoenixville. Robyn Sue Miller takes us into her studio to show her mosaic artwork and Essen Bakery in South Philly boasts the best babka on the East Coast from a baker who has won multiple James Beard awards.
The 215: Level Up Philly, Down Home Pizza, Philly Goat Project, FathersRead365, Daniel Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jistu
On this episode of "The 215," we take a look at the places around our area that are helping make the community a better place. A pastor started Level Up Philly as a safe place for kids from all over the city to hang out, get a hot meal and stay safe. Down Home Pizza looks to hire formerly incarcerated people and give them a second chance. The Philly Goat Project is a non-profit that helps raise goats in the city and creates free programming for kids. Two dads work together to raise awareness for reading in schools through their program FathersRead365 and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studio provides a safe atmosphere for kids to work on their skills and keep themselves safe.
The 215: Wands and Wishes Mermaids, Honeysuckle Provisions, Children's Programs at the Penn Museum, Chef Ken, Andre Jones
On this episode of "The 215", meet the mermaids of Wands and Wishes Mermaids swimming each year at Adventure Aquarium. Honeysuckle Provisions in Philadelphia shows off their delicious menu items and shows off their history. Breland Moore takes us behind the scenes of Up Late with the Sphinx and other children's programs hosted by the Penn Museum and two local artists shows off their art, one through cooking and the other through painting.
The 215: Philadelphia Flower Show, Lady Danni, BlueStem Botancials, Really Reel Ginger
On this episode of "The 215," FOX 29's Hank Flynn takes us behind the scenes of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show. One local forager gives us a tour of the city in a whole new light. BlueStem Botanicals, a farm in Bucks County, offers hemp that you can pick for yourself and Really Reel Ginger offers some juices that you are gonna love.
The 215: Justin Wadlington, Rock School of Dance Education, Sharon Geller Improv Club, High Fidelity Bakery
On this episode of "The 215," meet an artist who is blind in one eye but still creates beautiful works of art, go behind the scenes of the Rock School of Dance Education in Philadelphia, take an improv class with the help of Sharon Geller and go inside a bakery known for their sweet treats and cool beats.
The 215: Danny Simmons, Baldwin's Book Barn, Project Runway designers and Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Five
This week on "The 215", meet a local artist and collector who has everything from African art to comic books, take a tour around a bookstore in Chester County, hear from two Philly fashion designers about their starts on "Project Runway" and hear a local band that is bring swing to the city.
The 215: A homegrown artist, mushroom art, historic building turned galley
This week on "The 215," a homegrown fine artist, musician and singer; art growing strong beneath Philadelphia streets; and a historic building turned into an impressive gallery.
The 215: Mighty Writers, Ballet SunMi
On this episode of The 215, we explore a Philadelphia non-profit teaching kids to think clearly through writing! We also visit a Philadelphia ballet studio teaching young people how to dance and a local songwriter who has shared the stage with music legends.
The 215: Puppet maker, women empowerment art exhibit, Asian arts exhibit
This week on "The 215" Mike Jerrick and Breland Moore visit a woman inspired by a film to launch a career in making puppets, an art exhibit shining a light on women's empowerment, learn about Asian arts and culture, and more!
The 215: Kinetic Artist, stop motion animators
This episode of The 215 features eye-popping crafts by a kinetic artist, stop motion animators who use their home as a studio, and more!
The 215: Fashion in Philly, 'Brotherly Grub' and South Street Sam
This week on "The 215" Mike Jerrick explores how Philadelphia fashion designers are making an impact, delicious eats at "Brotherly Grub" and the photography story of South Street Sam.
The 215: 'The Earthling,' historic spirits and metal art
This week on The 215, Breland Moore and Mike Jerrick explore a woman who calls herself "The Earthling," a local historic distillery, tragedy turned into art for local artist, and a man who molds metal into amazing art.
The 215: Arts, crafts and amazing architecture
On this episode of The 215 we feature amazing local artists.
The 215: Philly Young Playwrights, ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City and the Temple University Marching Band
This week on "The 215", Mike Jerrick and Breland Moore host from the Barnes Foundation and get an inside look at their newest exhibit. Artist Andre Jones mixes his love of hip-hop with painting to create works of art. The Philly Young Playwrights use professional actors and directors to produce plays written by kids through their Playwright Contest. The 215 meets one of the owners of the ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City as they get ready to transform Caesars Pier and go behind the scenes with the Temple University Marching Band as they finish football season and get ready for basketball season.
The 215: Kayaking in New Jersey, visiting statues and taking to the skies
This week on "The 215", Breland Moore visited the historic Fort Mifflin. The 215 learned about the artist behind the statues at Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey. FOX 29's Bryan Zilai followed some local kayakers on their trip down Rancocas Creek and FOX 29's George Roach gave us a behind the scenes look at the 100th anniversary of aerial refueling.
The 215: Bud in Bucks County, redefining corner stores and Philly youth program
This week on "The 215," Mike Jerrick and Breland Moore head to Bucks County to pick up a little bud, catch up with a group looking to redefine the typical corner store, and check out a program challenging the Philadelphia youth to "Level Up."