The Spring season is upon us bringing exciting new arts and cultural happenings to Philadelphia – Van Gogh Close Up at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Henry O. Tanner at PAFA, The Philadelphia International Flower Show, opening of The Barnes Foundation galleries – and many other vibrant activities and special events which we also enjoy.
We ended January on a high note and are gearing up for a busy and exciting Spring and Summer season, filled with a series of musical engagements for corporate and social events and public appearances.

MUSICIANS’ NEWS
LB will be performing with his solo band LB Jazz +One with a special live performance at InLiquid Benefit v.12 VIP Preview Party on February 10th at the Ice Box Project Space at the Crane Building. InLiquid’s Annual Benefit and Silent Auction is both a fabulous social happening and a showcase for the works of the region’s premier visual artists. For more information, please visit www.inliquid.org.
Pianist and composer Jack Ebbert composed the music for “Romaine”, an indie short by Robert Larkin. The film was premiered at the Ritz at the Bourse on January 7th and attracted a huge attendance from the film industry and film lovers.

SPONSORING ACTIVITIES
LBE is proud to support community and cultural/art organizations in the Philadelphia area by sponsoring entertainment and providing our musical artists for several fundraisers, award ceremonies, etc. We look forward to contributing again this year and being part of some of these amazing events.
2011 sponsored events:
Friends of Independence (www.friendsofindependence.org): Fundraiser organized by Independence National Park and Friends of Independence for the restoration of Independence Hall Tower.

Fleisher Art Memorial (www.fleisher.org): Fleisher’s Founder’s Award. The Award is presented to individuals whose commitment and efforts have made a significant contribution to expanding people’s access to the arts, supporting excellence in artistic expression and enriching Philadelphia cultural resources.

InLiquid Art + Design (www.inliquid.org): Annual Benefit and Silent Auction.

Old City Business Collective and the Creative Corridor (www.oldcitybusinesscollective.org ):
The Urban Adventure – Transforming your Urban Space through Art and Design – a panel discussion set to engage the public in creative place-making and inspire participation in re-envisioning city neighborhoods.