Three Love Letter Events this weekend!

1. Friday, February 12th – A Love Letter for You art show opening
Steve Powers and Co. put together an installation that documents the creation and inspiration behind the Love Letter project. Copies of the book will be available.

The opening for the exhibition starts at 5:30 and goes until 8:30. It is located at 1226 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA.

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2. Saturday, February 13th – A Love Letter for You book signing
On Saturday February 13th, Steve Powers will be at Exit Skateshop in Northern Liberties signing copies of the book. Get there early!

Exit Skateshop is located at:
825 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 425-2450

The event will take place from 5 to 7pm

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3. Sunday, February 14th, Valentines Day – Love Train
Get on board the Love Train – a privately-chartered, slow-speed, guided El train tour of the 50 love-themed rooftop murals that make up the Love Letter. This once-in-a-lifetime special event is sure to impress and will be followed by a private reception at SEPTA’s Grand Mezzanine (1234 Market Street) with hors d’oeuvres and champagne. Books will also be available for purchase at the reception.

Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to purchase tickets call the Mural Arts Tour Office at 215.685.0754.

Departs from LOVE Park, Fairmount Park Visitors Center, 16th Street & JFK Blvd.

A Love Letter meant for one but with meaning for all is being painted from 63rd to 45th Street on the rooftops and walls of Market Street by Overbrook native Stephen Powers and the youth of West Philadelphia

Please send us words of romance, thoughts of relationships, your ideas of what love really is.

Be it comforting or troubling, passionate or past tense, even if it’s “hate to love” or “love to hate,” to help us make this Love Letter for West Philly from West Philly.

Send your thoughts to: love@loveletterforyou.com

SIGN SCHOOL
We are accepting applications for a free sign school that will teach the basics of sign making, in an intensive one month class that will create new, free signage for businesses along the Market Street corridor. Three classes will be offered with up to ten spots available, for young adults 18+.  Classes start soon. Email kevin.brown@muralarts.org for more info.

JOBS
Adults 18+ that have experience in exterior surface painting are invited to apply for jobs to assist with this project. Email naila.mattison-jones@muralarts.org for more info.