Rhythm and RISE to Honor Student Talents with Several Activations

The College will host Rhythm and RISE on June 9, a fundraising event celebrating 60 years as an institution through a musical journey of Philadelphia’s sound, past and present. With live performances by CCP students and Spring Garden Records artists, painting and ceramics demonstrations by Art students and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Culinary Arts students and served by Tourism and Hospitality Management students, this event is designed to act as a celebration of every corner of the College. DJ TouchTone will set the energy all night, and attendees will hear from Vertical Current, led by past Artist in Residence Christopher Michael Stevens. The event will also honor Philadelphia’s own Patti LaBelle, who will be presented with the RISE Lifetime Achievement Award, along with CCP employees and an alum.

Guests at the event will enjoy a wide range of activations from our talented students including musical and theater performances, artistic demonstrations, culinary arts creations, and more. There are about 30 students participating in the event in these capacities and many of them are excited to show off their skills and talents, the ones they’ve worked so hard to develop in their time here at CCP.

“I wanted to participate in Rhythm and RISE because it seemed like a great opportunity to be involved and support the community,” said Ketcy Rosario, a student in the Tourism and Hospitality Management program. “At the event, we are going to serve as students and help during the event.” Farrod Jones, a 2026 graduate of the Tourism and Hospitality Management program who will also be participating in Rhythm and RISE, said, “My time at CCP has been an unforgettable experience, and I am grateful for all of the friends and people I've met here. They are the ones who helped shape me into the person I am today.” A student in the Culinary Arts program, Elyssa Moses, is excited to participate in the event to gain more experience servicing a larger crowd and to be able to show up for Chef Andy, assistant professor of Culinary Arts. “CCP has been an absolute pleasure learning with my chefs, professors and classmates. [It has] been motivating and inspiring,” she said.

Another student, Yerancy Acevedo, is excited to hopefully impress guests with her talents in acting and the preforming arts. “For Rhythm and RISE, I hope that it really shows everything that I've learned,” she said. “And it shows that we're all really close with each other in the Theater department.” She’s confident that she and her fellow classmates can leave a lasting impression on attendees.

Rhythm Soto, a 2026 Art and Design graduate, is excited to be participating in an event highlighting the creative arts. “What I wanted when I came here was to be a part of an environment like that and to be around like-minded people,” said Rhythm. “And now I'm at a point where I'm more technically sound, and I just get to demonstrate what I learned and what I accumulated here.” Rhythm will be painting live during the evening, showing her skills and creating a piece of work showcasing the vibrant event. Another 2026 graduate, Sofia Shapiro, will be participating in demonstrations with the pottery wheel, showcasing her talents and creative interests. “CCP was super life changing. I love the institution and the Art department,” said Sofia.

CCP is proud to be able to highlight students and alums during this monumental event. If you are interested in attending, you can learn more about it and purchase a ticket here. Tickets support the Dr. Alycia Marshall Seventh President’s Fund.