
Arts & Entertainment
North Philly teen inspires six-story mural by artist who painted Michelle Obama’s portrait
Najee Spencer-Young cried when she heard that Amy Sherald had painted her portrait on the side of Center City building.
6 years ago
‘Relational Undercurrents’ showcases Caribbean works at Delaware Art Museum
The interactive and multimedia exhibition “Relational Undercurrents: Contemporary Art of the Caribbean Archipelago” opens Saturday at the Delaware Art Museum.
6 years ago
Grammy-winning choir The Crossing premieres sci-fi theatrical performance
The 1954 dystopian sci-fi novel by Swedish poet Harry Martinson has been developed into a 90-minute performance with singers, actors, and video.
6 years ago
Listen 2:38New chamber music festival debuts tonight in Wilmington
Wilmington’s Serafin Summer Music aims to fill the void left by former Delaware Chamber Music Festival, which disbanded two years ago.
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‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraisers pan for TV gold at Winterthur
The popular PBS show, along with its crew of expert appraisers, pans for gold in the heart of Delaware antiques country.
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NPR’s Frank Langfitt on “The Shanghai Free Taxi” and Brexit
The former Shanghai correspondent discusses his new book, "The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China."
Air Date: June 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:14‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ and a whole lot of laughing, from Quintessence Theatre
Quintessence Theatre Group’s bam-bam production whizzes by, even though it’s a very full two acts. There’s music and slapstick and more, through June 30.
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Long live print? Two new arts and culture mags hit Philly this year
The backers of Root Quarterly and Dosage are investing in glossies.
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Anthony Bourdain ate here: New Jersey honors its native son with food trail
A year after his death, the host of “Parts Unknown” is being honored by his home state.
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Inspired by truth, ‘Minors’ for cash, a new musical from Lantern Theater
Luzerne County's "cash for kids" scandal inspires a musical at the Lantern Theater.
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Rare 13-star flags going on display at Revolution museum
Dozens of rare 13-star American flags never before exhibited will be on display at the Museum of the American Revolution.
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We talk about the life of Philadelphia boxing legend Joe Frazier with sports writer Mark Kram Jr., author of "Smokin' Joe."
Air Date: June 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:17Like ‘Back to the Future’: Penn Museum floats its ancient sphinx to a new home
The Penn Museum used “glorified hoverboards” to lift its 13-ton ancient Egyptian sphinx to its new home at the entrance, where it will greet visitors.
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SugarHouse Casino gets name change as part of $15 million makeover
The SugarHouse Casino will become Rivers Casino Philadelphia this fall.
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New mothers ‘Cry It Out’ in perfect Simpatico Theatre production
The play offers characters who deliver their own points of view about being moms — ideas that illuminate the subject, then let you think for yourself.
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