Welcome to Sunshine Arts
| Please Attend Our International Extravaganza! May 01 2012 |
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Spring has come to Eastern Pennsylvania and with it hope for a new season of blooming artistic talent at Sunshine Arts. This year we'll celebrate the diversity that flourishes in our community with an International Extravaganza. We invite everyone to celebrate world cultures with us by attending our Spring 2012 Fundraiser in your best cultural dress. |
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| Sunshine Arts Spring 2012 Field Trip Apr 12 2012 |
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This Spring a group of Sunshine Arts' students got to celebrate the joys of nature by venturing into it. They got to enjoy lunch, tree climbing, and the Whispering Wall at beautiful Fairmount Park. A huge thank you goes out to our bus driver, Barry, without whom we would not have been able to partake in this wondrous experience! Even the bus ride was an adventure!  What childhood is complete without tree climbing?  The descent may have been more challenging than the climb! |
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| Sunshine Arts Reflects on 2011 Mar 01 2012 |
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Sunshine Arts' 2011 in Review newsletter reflects on the fun and success of the previous year, while looking optimistically at 2012. Highlights include reviews of the semi-annual fundraisers - the Spring "Bling" Fundraiser and Celebrate the 1920s! - community events such as back-to-school picnics and charity lunches, field trips, and classes. The newsletter also lets our friends know what's to come in 2012. The garden project is underway, field trips have been scheduled, and we are coming together to support our mission in new ways. So much happened in 2011 and we are brimming over with excitement for the new year! Read our 2011 in Review Newsletter on our website, or sign up to get on our mailing list. _web.jpg) |
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| Philadelphia Fun with MyPhillyAlive.com Feb 01 2012 |
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MyPhillyAlive.com highlights the most vibrant and compelling sites, stories, and events in the City of Brotherly Love. This week, we are happy to say that Sunshine Arts gets to share the spotlight. Our friend, Jeff Belonger, has listed the Groundhog Day Night Hunt, an event organized by Clubedventures with proceeds going to Sunshine Arts.
The event is a Groundhog Day-themed pub crawl and scavenger hunt, taking place the evening of Saturday, January 28th in several downtown Philadelphia bars. Please join us!
things to do in Philly, attractions, events, history of Philly, restaurants, bars, and much more! |
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| Groundhog Day Night Hunt Fundraiser Jan 12 2012 |
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Enter a team of any size and be the first to find Punxsutawney Phil (a 12" stuffed groundhog doll) by solving puzzles during this Pub Crawl with a purpose organized by Clubedventures!
Date: January 28, 2012 Start Time: 5:30 pm Start Location: McGillan's Olde Ale House at 1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA Entry fee: $25 per person* Please fill out this form if you plan to attend. *This year's hunt is a fundraiser for Sunshine Arts. We appreciate your support! Teams should arrive slightly early as instructions will be given at 5:30 pm. Teams will travel short distances on foot to visit different establishments to find clues, pick up information and hang out. The event is designed to take 3 - 4 hours but may take longer. It is suggested that team members be over 21 since all the indoor stops are bars. What you will need: - Pen or pencil - Black (or dark) Sharpie - Something to Write on - Flashlight - Phone capable of receiving text messages - Funds for food, drink & stuff - Rudimentary knowledge of the movie, Groundhog Day, and groundhogs in general. We hope to see you there! |
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| Fall 2011 Fundraiser in Review Jan 05 2012 |
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| Whether you joined us in November 2011 to celebrate the 1920s or you would like to see what you missed, we think you will enjoy our Photo Review of the Fall 2011 Sunshine Arts Fundraiser! | ||||
| Celebrating the Spirit of the 1920s... and Sunshine Arts! Dec 09 2011 |
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November 10th was the night of the big event and we were so excited that we opened our doors early for guests as anxious as we were to begin our celebration of the Roaring Twenties. Attendees were greeted by hostesses dressed in authentic 1920s outfits while Mr. Craig Satchell, Ms. Patty Leswing, and Mr. Kenny Taylor flooded the entrance way with the enchanting music of the Jazz Age. Flappers, gangsters, daddies, and dolls paraded across the ornate chambers of the CITYSPACE location. Chef Brian Buscham served exquisite food while Ms. Anna Deych and Mr. Jack Morley provided service at the speakeasy wine bar. Guests perused the fine items up for auction, observing paintings, photos, pottery, gift baskets, and more. Mr. Todd Kimmel of the Grand Review took the stage for the exciting live auction of our ritziest items. Our honored guests, Mrs. Cindy Heckscher and Mrs. Ann Reid, shone like stars when they accepted our expressions of gratitude for their unceasing support and responded with an unexpected show of appreciation. Mrs. Heckscher and Mrs. Reid had enlisted help of Ms. Kat Lehmer, resident artist and filmmaker, to create a video starring Sunshine Arts' founder, Ms. Sheila Modglin, and several of the children who come to Sunshine Arts. The children interviewed Ms. Modglin about the organization's history and revealed the early hopes and dreams that led to Sunshine Arts' founding and growth. We want to thank everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated for an amazing night and fundraiser. We hope we've paid homage to our honored guests, our friends and supporters, and the glowing spirit of the art-filled 1920s. |
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| Beautiful Art and Great Auction Items at the Fall Fundraiser Nov 08 2011 |
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We've updated our list of auction items for this Thursday evening's event. We have received some truly wonderful pieces and we're hoping a lot of you will be lucky enough to walk away with something very special. Details are below and earlier posts include more information about why you shouldn't miss this event! Celebrate the 1920s! Sunshine Arts' 2011 Fall Fundraiser Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 2200 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA (Please see the post about parking if you plan on attending.) Live and Silent Auction Items Art: Robert Bohné Pete Checchia Charles Cushing Bob Deane Bernadette Foy Michael Guinn David Grafton Anders Hansen Ken Harris Bob Jackson Patrick O'Banion Karl Olsen Dan Olmstead Houston Ripley David Segelman Joyce Sherman Cloe Sherman-Pepe Marlise Thaczuk Auction Items: Julia Bayardi and Tom Pettine massages Andrea Cipriani photography session Four Seasons Philadelphia stay McGillan's Olde Ale House gift certificate Miami cruise getaway Rushland Ridge Vineyard & Winery wines Theatre Exile tickets Wilma Theater tickets Gift baskets |
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| Fall Fundraiser Parking Nov 07 2011 |
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EZ Park, Inc has graciously offered a discounted rate of $5 at their 21st and Ludlow Sts. location and a discounted rate of $8 at their 22nd & Walnut Sts location. Just show our logo to let them know you're attending our event at 2200 Walnut St. on the evening of November 10th. Thank you EZ Park, Inc! View the map to see the parking locations. |
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| Current Contributors for our 1920s Fundraiser Oct 13 2011 |
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We are pleased to announce the following contributors to our live and silent auctions for our Fall 2011 Fundraiser to take place on Thursday, November 10th at 2200 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103:
• Julia Bayardi and Tom Pettine • Robert Bohné • Charles Cushing • Bob Deane • Four Seasons Philadelphia • Bernadette Foy • Michael Guinn • Anders Hansen • Bob Jackson • Miami Cruise • Mural Arts • Kris Kulish and Plantarium Living Environments, LLC • Patrick O'Banion • Karl Olsen • Dan Olmstead • Huston Ripley • Theatre Exile • Wilma Theater Watch for more additions to the list! |
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| Relive the 1920s at our 2011 Fall Fundraiser! Oct 13 2011 |
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Sunshine Arts’ 2011 Fall Fundraiser celebrates the flourishing arts scene of the 1920s, and honors two tremendous supporters of the arts, Ms. Cindy Heckscher and Ms. Ann Reed.
Enjoy 1920's style food, drink and live music while you vie for the items in the live and silent auctions. Be a part of this exciting and historic event in Philadelphia!
Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:30 pm—9:30 pm 2200 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 $35 donation for entry |
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| Community Picnic & Back-to-School Celebration Sep 11 2011 |
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On September 10, 2011 Sunshine Arts painted on happy faces at the Community Picnic & Back-to-School Celebration for Upper Darby, East Lansdowne and Millbourne residents.   |
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| Portraits from Sunshine Arts - Spring 2011 Jun 30 2011 |
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Please take a look at these photos of the kids by Evan Falk. There is evidence of the good your support does in the smiles on their faces! Thank you for being a part of our community and all that you do. |
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| Watch Vasalisa the Beautiful Now Jun 13 2011 |
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We know you've been waiting, so here it is... Vasalisa the Beautiful! |
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| Film premiere is a HIT at the very successful FUNdraiser! Jun 13 2011 |
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The premiere of our drama club/film class project "Vasalisa the Beautiful" was received exuberantly with applause and laughter at our Spring FunDraiser. Our stars had front row seats and our party guests were treated to a chance to speak to the stars and directors about their work. Please enjoy these stills from the movie and check back soon!  Baba Yaga and the minions are dark, mysterious characters.  The narrator tells Vasalisa's tale.  The story keeps the audience guessing.  The plotting step mother speaks.  The DVD cover features the full cast of lively characters. |
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| Our Spring FUNdraiser is coming up! Apr 26 2011 |
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 Wear your favorite necklace, watch or other jewelry to Film Premier at this year's Sunshine Arts Spring Fundraiser! Sunday May 22, 2011 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 41 Sunshine Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Enjoy Food, Libations, and Live Entertainment! Silent Auction 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Features works of prominent local artists and Sunshine Arts kids, as well as gift baskets and tickets to Philadelphia favorites like the Franklin Institute and Wilma Theater. Film Premier 5:00 pm See the world premier of Vasalisa the Beautiful, a film production by Sunshine Arts' own kids and resident artists. Enjoy the film and meet some of the stars, too! $35 donation per person RSVP by email or calling 610-352-7968. If you cannot attend but wish to make a donation, you can find a form here. |
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| Sunshine Arts' 2011 Newsletter: 2010 in Review Feb 17 2011 |
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Have you seen our latest newsletter? Be sure to read reviews of our fundraisers, including the entirety of a lovely speech from Mural Arts' Jane Golden at our fall fundraiser. View photos of our finely attired guests, fun-loving entertainers, and generous supporters. Check out what's been going on in the film, art, and music classes. Read about new programs like English as a Second Language and see pictures from fun field trips. See what the organization is working on; from new board members to grant searches to artistic the exciting artistic endeavors of resident artists, Sunshine Arts was quite busy in 2010. Don't miss a "Letter from the Kids" requesting supplies and hear about "The Magic of Coloring" at Sunshine Arts. As always, we are eager to hear from you. Contact us with your thoughts and opinions. |
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| "Vasalisa the Beautiful" Film Project Jun 09 2011 |
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The combined drama club/film class has been diligently rehearsing "Vasalisa the Beautiful" for months now. The dedicated group began with a reading of the Cinderalla-like Russian folk tale, then moved on to costumes and casting, and will soon complete the filming process. Check back soon for videos of "Vasalisa the Beautiful"! |
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| Happy Holidays - Sunshine Style! Jan 03 2011 |
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Sunshine Arts would like to express its sincere hope that everyone has experienced - and will continue to experience - the happiest of holidays. Kwanzaa began today with the lighting of the first candle on the Kinara. This candle represents the importance of Umoja, or Unity. The kids can tell you more about Kwanzaa with this video from last year available on Youtube. As a treat for our neighborhood kids during the holiday season, Sunshine Arts will being going on a field trip to see Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on December 30th. (Find the permission slip here.) |
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| Another Sunshine Arts Fundraising Success! Nov 23 2010 |
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Don't miss this video by resident artist, Kat Lehmer, which includes Jane Golden's inspiring acceptance speech about art's power to change lives. There were several inspiring stories the night of the 2010 Fun Fall Fundraiser.
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| Sunshine Arts Fun Fall FunDraiser Nov 08 2010 |
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 A Black and White Affair Honoring Ms. Jane Golden, Founder and Director of The Mural Arts Program November 14, 2010 3 pm to 8 pm 1325 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Parking is available in the lot at 10th and Reed.) Reasons to enjoy yourself at this Sunshine Arts Fundraiser:
* Black and white attire is requested. * |
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| Sunshine Arts Anti-Drug Film Oct 16 2010 |
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Our directors-in-training have been given an exciting new assignment. Ms. Pat Muholland, a social worker at Charles Kelly Elementary School, has asked the Sunshine Arts Film class to create an anti-drug video that will be shown throughout the Upper Darby School District. The photos below show the work of our Sunshine Arts film crew.  Above: Ms. Pat and the film crew.  On the set!  Shooting in front of the green screen.  This is the same shot as above; however, with the green screen keyed out and a new background superimposed, the scene is transformed and the crew is transported! Check out more Sunshine Arts Film on the Film Class Page or the Sunshine41 Youtube Channel! |
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| Sunshine Arts FUNdraiser at Dos Segundos Sep 10 2010 |
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At Dos Segundos, on Tuesday, September 21st, 20% of all proceeds go to Sunshine Arts. Time: Tuesday, September 21st 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Place: Dos Segundos Cantina 931 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215)629-0500 http://cantinadossegundos.com Bring your friends, have some fun, and support Sunshine Arts on September 21st! |
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| Sunshine, Fun, and Great Destinations Sep 03 2010 |
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Those who attended Sunshine Arts' summer field trip on August 12th enjoyed sunshine, beautiful Philadelphia locations, and great company. They visited The Academy of Natural Sciences, The Morris Arboretum, and The Whispering Wall. The wonderful experience is thanks to the contributions of Ann Reed and Cindy Heckscher.   Check back soon to find out about more Sunshine Arts events! |
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| Sunshine Arts on Wikipedia Jun 25 2010 |
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Sunshine Arts' resident artist, Kat Lehmer, can now be found on Wikipedia! Kat is currently working on a documentary about Sunshine Arts. Soon, she plans on conducting interviews with our beloved volunteers, constituents, and friends to add to the documentary footage. |
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| 2010 Spring FUNdraiser in Review Jul 06 2010 |
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Thanks to your generosity and support, Sunshine Arts now has over $15,500 to continue its efforts to create community through the arts! Our guests, volunteers, and constituents helped make May 20, 2010 a night of delicious food, exciting entertainment, fantastic art and auction items, and tons of fun. For more pictures, see the Photo Review!     Photos by Evan Falk (www.evanfalk.com). |
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| Runaway Easter Bunny Film Apr 15 2010 |
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The film class presents special news coverage of the now infamous "Runaway Easter Bunny." |
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| Sunshine Arts at Upper Darby Weed and Seed Community Pride Day 2009 Dec 07 2009 |
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The artists, students, and volunteers of Sunshine Arts contributed in many ways, such as face painting and two dance performances, at this annual event on October 10th. |
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