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Nov 28 7:00 PM

7 attended (est.) – 4.00 4.001

A Fortress of the Arts' Invitation
The Now Gallery and Studio Showing and Reception.
Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 7pm till 11pm

The Fortress invites you to a fabulous evening of Art and Artist Networking from 7pm till 11pm, Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Buck's County's newest art enclave, The Now Gallery & Studio in historic Bristol Borough. Come toast the latest art and meet new friends with complimentary beverages and hor'devours. Artists, Designers, Photographers and Models bring your portfolio books to share. Enjoy truly inspiring art, who knows what creative ideas might inspire you for your next project.

Bruce Lanza is the owner of The Now Gallery and Studio. Bruce's work is familiar to Fortress photographers. He has created wonderful, hand painted backdrops for Fortress Photography Shoots.

The Now Gallery & Studio
324 Mill St., Bristol, PA 19007
(267) 812-5577

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

7 Yes
4 Maybe

Nov 24 12:00 AM

7 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Its that time again! The holidays are around the corner and families are in great need. Here at the Fortress we are going to try and donate 20 hearty dinners to families for Thanksgiving. Last year with your help we were fortunate enough to provide 11 families with a full holiday meal. This year it seems times are tougher, so we again are reaching out to you to help those in need.

Clothing will also be needed as the cold weather approaches . Gently used clothes for men, women and children are appreciated.Sizes from infant to adult.

Toys for the the toy drive should be from toddler to 15yrs, new in the box, and unwrapped.

Drop off dates : Thanksgiving.November 24th 7am - 12 midnight
Christmas December 22nd 7am - 12 midnight

THE FORTRESS of ARTS
221 WEST GLENWOOD AVE
PHILADELPHIA , PA 19140

CONTACT: KAT REILLY 610.291.1020
catseye_00@yahoo.com
Suggested Items

Turkeys 12lbs and up fresh or frozen
Stuffing mix box or bags
canned goods
Fresh or frozen veggies
potatoes
yams
pies fresh or frozen
pasta/ macaroni any kind
pasta sauces

If you have any other items that you feel will help with this cause please feel free to donate.

ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO :

HOLLINESS MENNONITE MISSIONARY CHURCH THE CHANDLER MEDICAL GROUP
REV. WESLEY HOWELL, PASTOR WALK IN CLINIC
3407 NORTH SECOND ST WEST GIRARD AVE
PHILA. PA. PHILA. PA

THE FORTRESS FOR THE ARTS
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

7 Yes
0 Maybe

Sep 19 8:00 PM

9 attended (est.) – 1.00 1.001

Fashion Show Featuring:

DELICIOUS CORSETS & BOUTIQUE
ITZY BITZY'S HATS
SHADOWS & MONSTERS APPAREL
PRETTY POISON JEWELRY
SIBYL VAIN CLOTHING
DEANNA DANCER DESIGNS

FEATURING MODELS:

*KESS M
*ANA X
*LILY LISA
*SASHA LYRIKA
*GENNA BEE
*VIKA NOX
*FISCHE & MANY MORE!

OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF PHOTOGRAPHY BY:

KATSEYE STUDIO'S
CANDYLUST
DKE
JASON HYDE
JON WOLF
S&S
PEACH GIANT & MORE!

BURLESQUE BY: DEANNA DANCER

DISC JOCKEY: Mighty MIKE SAGA From 10pm to 1am
Spinning: Dark Party Jams, House, Electro, 80's Industrial & Drum N Bass!

LIVE Jazz Band From 8pm-10pm

*ART GALLERY* VENDORS* RAFFLES* $2 DRINKS* FREE FOOD

18+ WITH VALID ID// 21+ To Drink

$10.00 DONATION @ DOOR
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT
Local Philly AIDS charities!

Cost: $10.00

The Fortress of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

8 Yes
0 Maybe

Aug 15 9:00 PM

4 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Welcome all Artist to a celebration with DON LUXZ for his CD launch! Their will be many artist performing. Here is what the show Intels:

Three Dance Crews:
Crystal
Easy Does it
In da street

Live performances by:
Don Luxz (The Lyrics King)
Shelly
Ras Boogle
MI
El Feco
Ras Professor
Skilli

Music by:
Vybx Xpress
Zankartel
Happiness Band.......Readi & Crew

Special Guest:
Flippa Mafia

If your ready for a night of Philadelphia's Artist and Entertainers in a Captivating night of Love, ambiance, and Fine Food! Come out to The Fortress of The Arts where everyone is Welcome.

Cost: $20.00

The Fortress of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

4 Yes
0 Maybe

Jun 28 10:00 AM

20 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Come out and enjoy a community event Presented By:KatsEye Studi's/Fortress of The Arts. We have 3 talented artist who will up lift the face of the buildings fore front with multiple murals.
Mural Artist are:
Bruce Lanza Site:brucelanza.com
Penelope Przekop Site:http://www.penelopeprzekop.com
Baja
The day will begin with a neighborhood clean up. Followed by arts and crafts and mural paintings. Their will be bar-b-Q grills fired up to fill your bellies, so donate food to put on the grill. Beverages and snacks are welcome.

Following the out-door event The Summer Solstice Art show & Open Mic will begin at 6pm. So bring friends family and creativity with you and have a blast.

Don't forget your swim gear, pools and sprinklers will be available for fun that keeps you cool!

More details to come RSVP and enjoy!

Thanks,
FOTA Team

The Fortress of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

20 Yes
0 Maybe

Jun 15 5:00 PM

7 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Once again Palmieri Jeans is searching for Models to Rock Phillys #1 Jeans in Philadelphia! Come to the Casting Call prepared with Portfolios and Head Shots.

Casting will begin at 5pm-8pm

Dress to impress and give it ya best shot!
"You Look Good In Those Jeans"
www.palmierijeans.com

Also cast your vote here: Phillyhiphopawards.com
WELCOME TO THE 3RD ANNUAL PHILLY HIP HOP AWARDS VOTING HAS STARTED, CLICK THE VOTE BUTTON NOW HERE: Phillyhiphopawards.com

*NEW DATE* NEW DATE* NEW DATE*

SUNDAY JULY 12, 2009

RED CARPET @ 6pm and SHOWTIME 7pm

FIRST DISTRICT PLAZA (3801 MARKET ST.)

Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

7 Yes
0 Maybe

Jun 7 11:00 AM

10 attended (est.) – No rating yet

The Fortress Presents 3 talented Designers that are looking to fill their portfolios with our photagraphy. We have posted this in our modeling sites , and will start to book models. The beautiful wardrobe that the designers bring will lend a wonderful flair to your photography portfolios. We will be doing ......High key , low key and of course the most fav, spot "the industrial"

* Tyeakia Miles is an International African American Fashion Designer and Jeweler. She was born in Brooklyn NY to her Caribean/Ethiopian father and African American mother. She uses fabrics from all over the world. She has worked and studied abroad in Paris Ballistics NYC (with Lamine Koyate ,Mali) (Xuly-Bet) (Yojihi Yotomoto, Japan). She has also worked in Jamaica and New York.Tyeakia's 2009 Fall/Winter Collection is deicated to Africa's Animals. She has recreated fake furs of endangered African Animals to bring an awareness to their Plight. Zebra, Leopard, Tiger and Cheetah in Coats,well tailored Jackets, Skirts and long Beautiful Dresses. Her 2009 Spring Collection uses traditional and modern African prints, Linens and lyrca in Dresses, Blouses, skirts, jackets, shirts and pants for Men. The Jewelry Collection is Bold and Symbolic using Geometric Shapes and International Symbols everyone can understand. She is currently living in New York with her 4 Children and King Man Lion of Judah Starfire Sound/Ras Tully working with Artists, International Textile Designers, photographers, models and stylists from Africa, Europe, Caribbean and America. Tyeakia Designs 2009 retains her traditional African culture and has modernized the Collection to meet the needs of Today's International Men and Women. She has returned to a time of Grace Elegance, Modesty and luxury.

* Simply Netfah Designs: http://www.simplynetfah.com
Our line of Eastern inspired attire, natural skin products, and body adornment are designed for the healing, nurturing a beautifying of our sacred body temples.

* Idris Designs:Specialize in "One OF A KIND" custom bags & apparel
myspace.com/idrisdesigns

If you would like to be apart of this workshop RSVP and be apart of a network with talented individuals!If you have any questions Contact us @ (267) 519-3754.
PS: RAFFEL AT THE END OF THE SHOOT ..WINNER GETS A HALF DAY FREE IN THE STUDIO!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
FOTA Team

The Fortress of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

10 Yes
0 Maybe

May 9 7:00 PM

15 attended (est.) – 1.00 1.001

Once again The Fortress of The Arts Presents: The Greatest Philadelphia Performing Arts Showcase. The show will be on May 9, 2009 at 7pm. Lite refreshments, Fashion Show, Live performances, and Art Exhibitions will be included. These young aspiring models have worked hard for a semester to perfect the techniques of runway etiquette. Now is the time to strut their stuff and walk the walk, while modeling the industries top clothing designs in the Tri-state area!

Designers are needed to be apart of this show, that of course is your show too. If you are interested and have the time to be apart of this showcase please feel free to email myself Shoshana or Kat catseye_00@yahoo.com. You can also call the office (267) 519-3754. At that time we will set an appointment and start organizing the models to fit your designs and move forward to put on a Great Show!

Hope to see you soon,
Shoshana Draine
(302) 442-8292

The Fortress of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

14 Yes
0 Maybe

Apr 18 7:00 PM

7 attended (est.) – No rating yet

The Fortress of the Arts March of the Zombies Film Festival

When: Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Where:
Fortress of the Arts
221 W. Glenwood Ave. 4th Floor
Philadelphia , PA 19106
610.291.1020

The event will consist of an artist reception with a painting and photography display, live music from a couple of our finest local bands and of course some great short films! The theme for our films this time around will be zombie, horror and love/romance!

If you want to submit photography or painting work for the artist reception, please contact Kat at 610.291.1020 for details.

This event is also a fundraiser for the upcoming feature film Zombie Love. Please visit the Cinema Alliance site for more information - www.cinema-alliance.com/movies/shorts/zombielovetrailer.html

If you're a filmmaker and would like to submit your film for consideration, please visit: www.fortressfilmfest.com/pages/submitfilm.html

If you have any questions, please email: ca@cinema-alliance.com

The film schedule for the event will be posted by the beginning of April!

The Fortress of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

7 Yes
0 Maybe

Mar 14 12:30 PM

10 attended (est.) – No rating yet

S. RIMMON & CO., INC.

and

The Fortress of the Arts

invites you to participate in an exciting

SALE AND SHOW
of
IMPORTED DESIGNER FABRICS

Our representative Dan Rimmon will be in your area soon showing our exclusive lines

of finer European and designer fabrics. Our complete collection is available to you
with low minimum yardage requirements. He will be showing our new fabrics plus representing:


Liberty Fabrics

(formerly Liberty of London)
the Classics and Spring '08


JP Doumak
Fine line of suitings, couture, lace and many other imported fabrics
(many re-orderable/available in production quantities)


EZ Fabrics
Faux Furs, Minkies, Velboas and Lycras.

Also our newest line: Roopa Organic Bamboo Knits

SATURDAY
March 14th
1:00 am. to 3:00 pm


at

The Fortress of the Arts
221 W Glenwood Ave

North Philadelphia, PA 19140

(267) 519-3754

Shoshana and the Fortress Team



For more information call:

Dan’s cell: 310-922-3265

S. RIMMON & CO., INC.
1-800-697-4666
11054 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles , CA 90064
e-mail: Rimmonfabrics@aol.com


(Come by and invite your designer friends)


We are that "Secret Source" for small to medium size pieces of imported designer

dress fabrics for independent designers, manufactures and retail fabric stores.

The Fortress of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

10 Yes
0 Maybe