
Arts & Entertainment
Philadelphia Orchestra makes diversity and equity executive priorities
The orchestra has elevated its manager of inclusion, diversity and equity to a vice president position.
5 years ago
A Puerto Rican frog comes to North Philly: The coquí sing in El Centro del Oro
A sound installation along 5th Street evokes the nighttime chorus of coquí frogs.
5 years ago
Listen 1:296 GIFs that let you experience the fantastic outdoor art at the tip of South Philadelphia
The Navy Yard installation by Group X is up till the day before Election Day.
5 years ago
From Snacks to a FEAST: a 12-hour cabaret marathon is coming to your screen
FEAST brings dozens of performers from around the world into a 12-hour online event.
5 years ago
Disney warns viewers of racism in some classic movies with strengthened label
Many people have long said certain Disney classics like Peter Pan, Dumbo and The Aristocats contain racist stereotypes and overtones.
5 years ago
Rocking Philly gear, Adam Sandler plays ‘a local with good taste’ in Netflix basketball movie
Keep a lookout for a South Fellini “Wawa Jawn” t-shirt.
5 years ago
Mailing your ballot in Philly? Follow the flowers
A get out the vote campaign dresses up postal boxes in Philadelphia with large-scale flower arrangements.
5 years ago
Listen 1:41Autumn fun with social distancing built in.
5 years ago
Camden IDEA center offers kids an arts oasis during the pandemic
The pandemic delayed, but did not stop, the IDEA center in Camden from offering young people ways to create art.
5 years ago
Cherry Street Pier opens its largest public art exhibition since pandemic began
An exhibition of artwork by recent MFA graduates experiments with sound, video, performance, and sculpture to engage the public during a pandemic.
5 years ago
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30
Producers, citing health and city authorities, previously extended the shutdown to June 7, then again to Sept. 6 and again to Jan. 3.
5 years ago
Murals sprout in LOVE Park urging Philadelphians to vote
The artists of “To the Polls” use hot-button words and images to make their case for the importance of voting.
5 years ago
Eddie Van Halen, guitar hero, dies at 65
The namesake of radio-rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his histrionic solos and trademark finger tapping.
5 years ago
Regal movie chain will close all 536 US theaters on Thursday
Some 40,000 Regal theater employees are now facing a furlough across the U.S., after the movie chain announced it's closing all locations due to the coronavirus.
5 years ago
With hits like ‘Gritty spanking Trump,’ this South Street art shop is surviving against all odds
Instagram Live auctions and neighbor donations have kept the onetime pop-up going.
5 years ago