News & Updates

The Philadelphia Sensei: Lovett Hines, directed by Donn Thompson Morelli ("Donn T") makes its World premiere at the Black Star Film Festival on Sunday, August 9th at 4:30PM at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Perelman Theater.

Filmmaker Donn T and jazz educator Lovett Hines join host J. Michael Harrison on The Bridge this Friday to preview The Philadelphia Sensei: Lovett Hines, Donn T's tribute to the mentor who shaped generations of Philadelphia musicians. The film premieres August 9 at the BlackStar Film Festival.

The Lovett Hines Legacy Ensemble will be putting on for Nicetown. 💚 The 24th Annual Give Back Community Festival & Concerts is coming August 7th & 8th to Nicetown Park (4300 Block of Germantown Ave.)

We might have a viral sensation on our hands! Watch Dubois’ first jazz performance, Blue Train by John Coltrane.

This is the memorial service for Carla Washington Hines, beloved wife of our founder, Lovett Hines, and a a longtime Philadelphia dance instructor and arts coordinator known for inspiring generations of city students through movement and creativity,