Feeling your Art in Bars has been all about drinking lately and not about pushing the envelope in art discourse? Well, if one were in the mood to get back into the rumble, tomorrow evening would be a good time to do so. Little Berlin is hosting a¬†community¬†meeting to coincide with their ‚ÄúWorks on Paper Rejects‚Äù¬†exhibition. Shizz goes down tomorrow, Saturday, February 27th at 7pm. Moderators will be Roberta Fallon and Libby Rosof, the lovely ladies of the artblog. (Not to be confused with artblahg – a satire of the art blog-¬† or the artblahg – satire of the artblahg- the existences of which make my brain leak out my ear.) Although the debate is expected to begin with discussing the nature of juried shows in the city, I imagine the topics will expand to a Festivus-like airing of the grievances, and hopefully some real productive discussion about how to confront the issues facing the arts and artists of Philadelphia. This would be a wonderful opportunity for different art circles to interact. I certainly hope it’s not all people who are younger than me. Coffee and pastries will provided.
Little Berlin
119 West Montgomery
If this were art youd be in a gallery right now. Found image.
If you prefer to make your mark rather than discuss it, tonight Friday February 26th APO is hosting a wall party. What’s a wall party? Apparently, they’ve gessoed a wall of the bar and are inviting people to decorate it with their finest sharpie skills. There will be cocktails specials to inspire you, which is nice, as the cocktails are fancy with the prices to match, but the specials tend to be tres affordable. Although they warn that “all forms of expression are welcome provided that they do not offend my sensibilities or those of your mother”,¬† it should be a fun time drawing on the walls of such a swanky joint. Also, apparently the person who inscribes the wittiest witticism or most charming illustration will be featured on the website and the artist will receive some sort of reward. Probably involving alcohol.
APO BAR + LOUNGE
102 South 13th St.