Arts

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Calder Gardens on schedule for September 2025 opening on the Parkway

The cultural center dedicated to the artist of aerial mobiles has hired its first leadership position, Director of Programs Juana Berrío.

Calder Gardens on schedule for September 2025 opening on the Parkway

Participants at the MLK Day of Service at Girard College create banners.
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MLK Day of Service, Ben Franklin’s birthday party and ‘Delco: The Movie’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 15–19: MLK concert in Delaware, Center City Restaurant Week in Philly and Winterfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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Social Impact Database tracks how cultural sector engages Philly

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance created the online survey tool to support its advocacy of the arts as a civic solution.

Good Souls

Good Souls 2024

Host Cherri Gregg introduces viewers to Good Souls - individuals who are making a difference and giving back to their communities in significant ways.

Arts Programs

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Flicks

A program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.

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On Stage at Curtis

Experience the most amazing student recitals and interviews by today’s finest young classical musicians on the stage of Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music.

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You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.

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The Infinite Art Hunt

Twelve-year-old Freddie is on a mission: to see as many AMAZING art spaces and meet as many AMAZING artists as possible.

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Movers & Makers

Movers & Makers introduces you to fascinating people and interesting places in the greater Philadelphia region.

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The Statue

In a moment of reckoning and reimagining for monuments, why do millions of people each year from around the world visit Philly’s Rocky Statue?

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WHYY Events

Jan 21

The Invisible Unhoused

When: January 21, 2025 4:30 pm

The Invisible Unhoused” are our friends and family members living in temporary conditions. What are some of the barriers to solving this housing crisis?
Feb 11

Gentrification

When: February 11, 2025 5:30 pm

Philadelphia has seen a sharp increase in new housing units in the city but, affordability is a huge issue plaguing residents.
Feb 18

Gentrification

When: February 18, 2025 4:30 pm

Philadelphia has seen a sharp increase in new housing units in the city but, affordability is a huge issue plaguing residents.
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