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From: kyle cassidy <[email protected]>
Date: April 22, 2015 5:05:04 PM EDT
To: UC Neighbors <[email protected]>
Subject: [UCNeighbors] Zoning nonsense at Studio 34
tl;dr: The city has decided that if Studio 34 wants to keep having
poetry readings, art shows and events (such as my wedding) they need
a NIGHT CLUB LICENSE. Which has freaked out a lot of neighbors who
got a notice that a nightclub has applied for a license are
suddenly terrified (and up in arms) that Studio 34 plans to turn
into studio 54 and have vowed to shut them down. The quiet and
neighborly folks at Studio 34 could use some support at the zoning
meeting. Please share.
Kyle
Here’s their Facebook post about it:
We need your support TOMORROW Thursday evening, at 7:20!!
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Spruce Hill Zoning Committee Meeting
257 S. 45th St
Thurs, Apr 23 at 7:20p.m.
We believe that gathering joyously and positively is essential to
creating supportive, healthy communities.
We believe Studio 34 Yoga | Healing | Arts is an integral piece of
our neighborhood; a place where people who might be very different
from one another can connect in an atmosphere of Peace and Beauty.
It is a place for individual and community health and wellness.
We want to continue enjoying regular poetry slams, art shows like
the annual Fun-A-Day show and Bike Part Art Show, intimate music
shows with local artists, and much more. The people in this
neighborhood have so much to offer one another, it is overwhelming.
We need a show of support from the people who know how special and
varied this neighborhood is, and see it reflected in Studio 34. We
have a Zoning meeting coming up (THIS THURSDAY NIGHT at 7:20p.m.) to
clear the path for a Special Assembly License, which would then
allow us to resume the fundraisers, modern dance shows, teen talent
shows, improv comedy shows, Lindy&Blues dance meetups, and other
community gatherings we have been hosting for the last eight years.
There will be "opposition":
It may sound absurd to anyone who knows Studio 34 Yoga|Healing|
Arts , but the only zoning that covers the many varied gatherings
Studio 34 hosts is a Nightclub/Private Club/Banquet Hall Zoning
designation.
Studio 34 Yoga is not a nightclub, obviously. We want to continue
the peaceful, respectful, affordable or free gatherings that have
been a staple of the space since we opened eight years ago. Many
nearby residents, however, are justifiably afraid that we are trying
to open a nightclub, because that's what the zoning notice on the
front door says! So they imagine lots of loud music, alcohol, and
dance parties that go until 2 in the morning. They deserve to feel
good and unafraid about what is happening at Studio 34. So:
We need people who know and love Studio 34 to be at the meeting and
possibly say a few words about why it is an important, harmonious
gathering place for our neighborhood.
If you are able attend this important meeting, we would be very
grateful.
This Thursday, Apr 23 at 7:20 p.m.
SPRUCE HILL ZONING MEETING
257 S. 45th St.
On behalf of the many people whose efforts have helped create and
sustain Studio 34, we thank you.
Angie Norris and James Peniston
Co-Founders
Studio 34 Yoga | Healing | Arts
4522 Baltimore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.studio34yoga.com
