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.