Arts & Entertainment
A block party launches Arts Recovery Week in Philly
Twelve free events will highlight the importance and diversity of arts in the city.
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How to shape independent artisans into a business network
CraftNOW in Philly and the Creative Business Accelerator in Pittsburgh want to fashion thousands of individual makers into an economic sector.
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This 1983 feminist film was set in the dystopian future, so basically right now
Born in Flames is an entertaining, energetic mélange of punk and science fiction, set in the not-too-distant future (which is to say, around now).
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A global Harry Potter exhibition will debut at the Franklin Institute in 2022
The globally touring exhibition, featuring material from across the entire Wizarding World, will premiere at the Franklin Institute in 2022.
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Blanka Zizka, a giant of Philadelphia theater, will retire from the Wilma
Defecting from Czechoslovakia 48 years ago, Zizka helped forge Philadelphia’s theater renaissance.
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Annenberg Center changes name, changes focus
Penn Live Arts’ name reflects its mission to go beyond its theater walls. The Pennsylvania Ballet becomes Philadelphia Ballet to honor hometown.
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Art Museum hires its first director of diversity and inclusion
Alphonso Atkins Jr. has had a long career in diversity, equity, and inclusivity management.
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Questlove gives Philly artists a boost with local billboard blast
Created with Mural Arts, the artwork is part of a promo campaign for the music documentary “Summer of Soul.”
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Patience and a good eye: Building an art collection without breaking the bank
Sherry Howard has been combining small auctions and estate sales for years, and now has an impressive Black art collection. She explains how she did it.
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High school friends opened Philly’s first NFT art gallery in Brewerytown
Art From The Heart is taking cryptocurrency to the neighborhoods.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art launches Art Kids program
Philadelphia Museum of Art launches Art Kids, a program to give children the opportunity to create art inspired by female artists.
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After 28 quirky years, Conan O’Brien is leaving late night
Conan O'Brien keeps saying this goodbye is a good thing.
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Largest pipe organ in the world celebrates itself on its 110th birthday
The largest pipe organ in the world is 100% operational, with legions of fans.
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Summer soul: Black women vocalists perform in Delaware River waterfront series
Philadelphia vocalist Shekhinah B. started the series as a way to create opportunities for Black women in an industry that has long exploited them.
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Theater artists protest Walnut Street Theatre, claiming abusive behavior
For many years, artists have been quietly warning one another about abusive behavior, then a social media comment drove them into the street.
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