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the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Academy of Natural Sciences, Rodin Museum, Franklin Institute and, coming in May 2012, the Barnes Foundation.
The legendary Sigma Sound Studios has been a leader in the Philadelphia music community for over 40 years. An award- winning brand recognized for countless hit records, it has hosted leading recording artists from yesterday and today, such as Jennifer Lopez, U2, David Bowie, Billy Joel, the Village People, Madonna and many others.
Located in Center City, Sigma Sound Studios first opened for business in 1968. Today, as part of a full-scale transformation and expansion, Sigma is once again repo- sitioning to help redefine the arts and entertainment industry in Philadelphia. Sigma Sound Studios recently underwent a massive renovation to its facility. Sigma’s world-class facility offers clients a high- end, five-star atmosphere, featuring five state-of-the-art production studios, a live production sound stage and media pro- duction center.
With the unveiling of its 12,000-square foot facility in March of 2011, Sigma Sound seeks to be Philadelphia’s premier, full-service destination, serving as a talent hub for the creation of music, new media, television and film content.
In spring of 2012, esteemed collections of Impressionist artwork and other master- pieces, formerly housed in Merion, PA, will be reborn in a sparkling new museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The first addition to the city’s prominent “Museum Mile” in six decades, the Barnes Foundation takes its place among some of the world’s most renowned museum facil- ities. The numerous collections of original owner Dr. Albert Barnes include works by post-Impressionist and early modern mas- ters, plus an assortment of African masks and Pennsylvania Dutch creations.
Another addition to the city, the Dorrance H. Hamilton, WHYY Public Media Commons is a new public media resource located on Independence Mall in Philadelphia. This venue has been con- structed to support a broad spectrum of
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