First Person Arts

Andrew David Watson is a Philadelphia filmmaker with an extensive resume. He draws inspiration for his works from traveling and meeting new people. He’s currently on tour with the Obama campaign, covering the election for the Independent Film Channel. But he’ll be back in Philly on Wednesday, August 13th to present at the First Person Salon!

Watson will be showing two short video projects exploring bicycle culture— newly ascendant thanks to the rise in fuel prices. One film examines biking in the small Italian community of Treviso; the other follows longtime Philadelphia bike commuter Fred Edny. You can learn more about Watson’s work here.

By the way, Watson is also the cinematographer for Swallow Your Pride, a documentary about the Wing Bowl that will have its Philadelphia premiere at the First Person Festival (November 11th-16th at the Painted Bride). Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, don’t miss Watson at the Salon!

FIRST PERSON SALON: Wednesday August 13th, 7-9pm, at the Gershman Y
An evening of innovative art and conversation. Featuring…

• Filmmaker ANDREW DAVID WATSON
• Muralist ERIC OKDEH
• Storyteller JULIET WAYNE
• Multi-media artist MATTHEW BORGEN

$5-10 sliding scale admission. Beer (from Flying Dog) and refreshments available for donation. All ages welcome. 401 South Broad Street.

Thanks to Philadelphia Magazine for selecting our StorySlams as the Best Bar Competition in Philadelphia for 2008! You’ll have to pick up the print copy for the full slate for now, but they’ll be rolling them out on the Philly Mag website eventually.

First Person Arts’ President and Artistic Director Vicki Solot (R) and Board President Priscilla Rosenwald (L) received the award last week on behalf of the organization. Thanks Philadelphia Magazine, and thanks Philadelphians, for making the StorySlams such great events!

Next StorySlam: “Worst Ever”
When: August 26th. Doors at 7:30 and the slam begins at 8:30
Where: L’Etage @ 6th and Bainbridge above Beau Monde
Cost: $5-$10
Host: Beth Nixon
Info: email or call: 267.402.2057