Phil Jackson will present a selection of photographs from of his life-long documentary of the people surrounding him in the subculture of skateboarding. As a child he was drawn to skating by its lack of rules and authority figures.  This attraction, combined with the fact that skateboarding is outlawed in almost every major city, has led to a scene made up of freethinking and often delinquent youth who have all learned to run from cops at an early age. Skateboarding served as a raw, bloody escape from the trite banality of a suburban upbringing. Having spent over half his life as a skateboarder, he has earned the respect of his peers and acquired the skills to chronicle the lifestyle that comes along with it.  His work illuminates an alternative way of life to that of mainstream America.  You can see more of his work here and hear from the man himself at the July 8th Salon!  (Buy tickets here, the fees are on us, so it’s just 8 bucks.)

He’ll be joined by these three artists, presenting unique projects of memoir and documentary art:

Poet Lynn Levin who will present a reading entitled For Better or For Verse, a series of reflections on 29 years of marriage. (More about Lynn Levin)

Writer Jeff Bender will read from his newest memoir writing, La Reforma. (Jeffbender.net)

Writer and Photographer Ellie Brown will share her collaborative work on a short-duration conceptual relationship. (sevendayrelationship.blogspot.com)

The Salon takes place at the Laurie Beechman Cabaret (601 S. Broad St. in the Philadelphia Arts Bank) on July 8th and runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Admission is $8, seating is limited, and we typically sell out.

Please buy your tickets in advance!