Arts & Entertainment
Philadelphia Orchestra premieres new music for a 9-year-old’s fashion show
The Fabulous Philadelphians live up to their name as they premiere a new work for a 9-year-old’s fashion show.
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Listen 1:56Historic flags unfold national pride and struggle
An exhibition of flags and documents at the Museum of the American Revolution traces the national evolution on issues of race and religion.
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Just 10% of popular movies had a Muslim character. Riz Ahmed wants to change that
Muslims are very rarely depicted in movies, and when they are, it's usually as a stereotypical terrorist, what Oscar nominated actor Riz Ahmed calls a "dangerous trope."
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Catch three of Philly’s rising music stars at one virtual show
Kevonna Rose, Fruut, and DJ Bounce Gawd bring tunes to The Billies awards gala celebrating awesome Philadelphians.
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The Crossing performs an elegy to Breonna Taylor and the pandemic
`We Got Time’ by Matana Roberts is an elegy to both Taylor and the year of the pandemic.
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Listen 1:52Wawa honors ‘Mare of Easttown’ with spicy cheesesteak and new store dedication
The convenience chain didn’t realize it provided inspiration for the Kate Winslet HBO series until the show aired.
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Despite many good options, Jake Tapper’s followers think ‘Rocky’ is the best Philly movie
The online debate raged fast and furious.
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A weeklong, pandemic-recovery celebration of Philly arts and culture is set for July
Seven days of events for all ages will span a range of different artistic mediums and cultures, beginning July 5.
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West Philly Porchfest returns with 100+ shows for the largest festival to date
The weekend event features hundreds of free performances held on neighborhood porches.
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Welcome America moves to the Mann for 2021 (Made in America is still on the Parkway, tho)
This year’s Fourth of July festival begins early, with a focus on Juneteenth.
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How ‘Mare of Easttown’ turned the Philly region into a national obsession
Quibbling aside, it was a rare showing for the Delaware Valley — and many locals respected it.
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A new report shows museums had a bad year — but not the worst possible
In 2020, the American Alliance of Museums got a lot of attention from another survey predicting a third of U.S. museums could permanently close due to the pandemic.
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Selfies and stories: West Philly students push against isolation and tragedy with photo project
The teacher leading the project says it’s an opportunity for the school community to really see and hear each other again. "We’ve spent so much time apart."
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Listen 2:04Philadelphia Art Museum’s new Gehry renovations: 7 things you might not know
A ghost train station, a big sustainability boost, and a new skylight above the steps.
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Iraq veterans and Iraqi immigrants build a traditional house of reeds in Philadelphia
Veterans and immigrants build a traditional Iraqi house of reeds in a nature preserve in Roxborough.
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