
Arts & Entertainment
Sculptures to sprout along the Delaware River waterfront all year
Works by Tracey Emin and Sam Moyer will launch an ongoing program to present major public artwork along Philadelphia’s waterfront.
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Quiara Alegria Hudes memoir ‘My Broken Language’
Playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes talks about growing up in Philadelphia, her Puerto Rican and Jewish family, and finding her voice as a writer.
Air Date: May 18, 2021
Listen 49:45Quiara Alegria Hudes’ memoir ‘My Broken Language’
Playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes on her new memoir about growing up in Philadelphia in a Puerto Rican and Jewish family among a sea of languages and finding her voice.
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On this week's Regional Roundup: Delaware gun legislation, how Philadelphians are helping the COVID crisis in India, and the lost album of jazz legend Hasaan Ibn Ali.
Air Date: May 17, 2021
Listen 49:45Delaware Art Museum to reboot a major Black arts show, 50 years later
A nearly forgotten exhibition of contemporary Black artists circa 1971 will be recreated by the Delaware Art Museum.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Citizens Bank Park will return to full capacity in June
Tailgating will also return when Citizens Bank Park returns to 100% capacity on June 12. Here’s what else you need to know.
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Spoken Wordsmiths: Celebrating Philly’s poets
WHYY convened and celebrated Philadelphia’s spoken wordsmiths by amplifying their works and exploring their inspirations in a Community Conversation.
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Upper Darby’s own Todd Rundgren will be inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame considers artists who have been making records for at least 25 years. Rundgren has had a career more than twice that long.
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A grand Chestnut Hill home-turned-convent could become part of the Woodmere
The Sisters of St. Joseph would prefer that the next owner be the museum, just a stone’s throw away, if it can raise the money to acquire the property.
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Listen 1:59Redefining Black Magic: African Americans and the illusion industry
WHYY convened Ran’d Shine, RJ the Magician, and Ice McDonald for a family-friendly magic show followed by a Community Conversation on equity and diversity.
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Wawa and the Philly accent go global, thanks to Kate Winslet and SNL
A comedy skit featuring a trailer for a crime show called "Murder Durder" was livestreamed around the world.
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Up close with the surprisingly detailed dinosaurs at the Philadelphia Zoo
“Big Time” is great for kids, but also makes for a perfect outdoor date or day spent with friends.
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Pennsylvania Ballet spreads its wings at the Cherry Street Pier
A collaborative dance and visual art installation at the Cherry Street Pier put the classical dance company in front of audiences again.
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Art Museum renovation changes the building, and perspectives
This weekend, the Philadelphia Museum of Art unveils its “Core Project,” a major renovation project four years in the making.
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A West Philly artist is the latest designer to bring the old Bulletin Building into the future
Artist Serena Saunders manifested her commission to create a mural for the 3025 Market St. icon on social media.
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