First Person Arts

Girls Rock

Location: Painted Bride
Time: 3-6PM
Cost: $10

Camp isn’t what it used to be.

Learn the story of Girls Rock Camps in the dynamic documentary Girls Rock!, to be screened at The Painted Bride as part of First Person Festival. Girls Rock Camps are a growing phenomenon, widely acclaimed for the confidence that is instilled in these girls. But mostly, it’s the original music–raucous, poignant, true down to the bone. In one week, the girls get a band together, write lyrics and music, and then perform. It’s transforming, empowering, amazing.

Girls Rock Camp first started in Portland, but now there are several more, including Philadelphia. In fact, this isn’t just a screening. Local Philly girls will perform after the show. Also, Rock Camp veterans sts, Nicole J. Georges, and Katy Davidson will be on hand to talk about the new book, Rock ‘n Roll Camp for Girls, and to answer your questions.

If you have a daughter, niece, or granddaughter, or just want to inhale some girlpower energy, you can’t miss this event! Listen to what Claudia Lucero said about her experience as an adult working at Rock Camp:

One particular girl changed my life. She pounded her drums so hard that they would creep away from her constantly while her cymbals simultaneously unhinged. When she finally noticed, she giggled with delight, not at all apologetic, fixed the gear, and did it again. She focused hard on her counts, sweated up a storm, and messed up over and over again, but was never deterred. Watching her, I came to realize that messing up is part of the fun!

What if I lived my life like these girls live in Rock Camp? Can I recreate a nine-year-old’s fearlessness in my life–with music and everything else?