Enjoy a Sneak Preview of WHYY's On Canvas,
Plus a Live Musical Performance

Monday, May 5, 2008
WHYY Technology Center
150 N. Sixth Street in Philadelphia

5:30 p.m. Reception
6 to 8 p.m. Program

WHYY members are invited to a special event celebrating WHYY's new weekly Arts & Culture series, On Canvas. Watch a sneak preview of the first episode of On Canvas, which showcases the local non-profit organization Intercultural Journeys. This special evening includes a live musical performance by Native American flute virtuoso R. Carlos Nakai and Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Udi Bar-David (pictured above right), whose new collaboration is called Voyagers. WHYY's Ed Cunningham will talk with the performers about their vision of bridging cultural barriers through music.

2-For-1 Experience: Admission is free for WHYY members and their guests. If you're not already a member, become one today, and join us!

About On Canvas: This new weekly WHYY series will offer compelling, behind-the-scenes stories about the region's cultural life. This program explores well-known destinations and hidden treasures as it aims to increase cultural awareness and heighten participation in the arts.

About Intercultural Journeys: This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting understanding among people of diverse cultures through artistic dialogue and the presentation of world-class performances of music, poetry and other art forms.

Tune In: On Canvas premieres Wednesday, May 28 at 9 p.m. on Y Arts, WHYY's 24/7 digital Arts & Culture TV channel. Y Arts is available on Comcast Channel 241; Verizon FiOS Channel 874; and over the air on Channel 12.2.