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File photo: Michael Imperioli (left) and Tony Sirico attend HBO's ''The Sopranos'' 20th anniversary at the SVA Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
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‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico, ‘Paulie Walnuts,’ dies at 79

Among his other film credits are Woody Allen's “Bullets over Broadway” and “Mighty Aphrodite.”

3 years ago

The historic Philadelphia Pyramid Club in North Philly. (Vicarious Love)
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Black art returns to Philly’s historic Pyramid Club

After getting bumped on Juneteenth by a downtown private membership club (also called the Pyramid Cub) the Vicarious Love pop-up is back this weekend.

3 years ago

Portrait by the artist Stephanie Boateng, titled 'Daughters of Joy' is available for view at the Delaware Contemporary. (Cherri Gregg / WHYY)
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3D artist Stephanie Boateng’s new exhibit features vibrant painted portraits of happy Black women

“Smile” is an exhibition of three-dimensional, larger-than-life artwork featured at Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington, Delaware.

3 years ago

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FILE - James Caan attends the 2016 Summer TCA 'Hallmark Event' on July 27, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Caan, whose roles included 'The Godfather,' 'Brian’s Song' and 'Misery,' died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at age 82. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
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James Caan, Oscar nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 82

James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” has died.

3 years ago

Gladys Knight performs at a special screening of ''Summer of Soul'' at The Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Invision/AP)
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Blobfest returns, Hispanic Fiesta, Tiny Elephant fest, and Gladys Knight in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The weekend’s events include the return of Blobfest, Hispanic Fiesta, the Tinicum Arts Festival, Prince in the park, and Gladys Knight and The Chicks in concert.

3 years ago

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The Louis Kahn Lecture Room was designed by artist Siah Armajani for Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philadelphia. Elements include wooden benches and shutters and a quote from a Walt Whitman poem  inlaid in the floor. (Courtesy of Fleisher Art Memorial)
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Art Museum acquires an entire room from Fleisher Art Memorial

40 years ago, artist Shia Armajani designed a lecture hall for Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philly. Now the Art Museum is acquiring every scrap.

3 years ago

A video panel of a woman looking off to the side is next to another video panel showing an African art collection.
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Looking at the lookers: The power of African art at the Barnes Foundation

Julien’s five-screen film installation and African art exhibition at the Barnes explores the transcendence of looking.

3 years ago

Three people pose, smiling, in a theater.
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After 3 years, the new play conference PlayPenn re-emerges under new leadership

The conference for new play development was rocked by racist accusations. After three years down, it returns with new leadership and commitment to DEI.

3 years ago

The Chester County snack food company is running a contest to see which Philadelphia-inspired flavor is most popular. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
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Taste test: Which ‘Flavored by Philly’ potato chip is the best?

The Billy Penn newsroom landed on a pretty clear winner.

3 years ago

Elissa Anderson (left) and  Jackie Milestone of the Sound Museum Collective work on the broadcast lounge that is part of thier exhibit at the Asian Arts Initiative. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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‘Ugly sounds we can play with’: Sound Museum Collective offers liberation through electromagnetism

An exhibition pulls electromagnetic signals out of the air and into the hands of visitors as a form of social liberation.

3 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
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Wawa Welcome America to capture ‘expressions of freedom’ in storytelling event

The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.

3 years ago

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Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, reacts towards San Diego Padres' Blake Snell after being hit by a pitch from Snell, as he walks off the field with a trainer during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Philadelphia
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Phillies: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return

Philadelphia remains hopeful the 2021 NL MVP can play again this season.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden practices at the NBA basketball team's facility, in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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AP source: Harden declines $47M option with Sixers

A person familiar with the situation said Harden chose not to exercise his $47.4 million option for next season and will become a free agent — but with no designs on leaving.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, bottom, reacts after being hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres' Blake Snell as Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro checks on him duirng the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Philadelphia
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Harper set for thumb surgery, Phils hope he plays this year

Harper’s thumb was broken when he was hit by a 97 mph pitch from San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday night.

3 years ago

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