Arts & Entertainment
WPA poster art on view at historic Carpenters’ Hall
Federal travel posters designed in the Depression-era pop up as the 18th-century building gears up for big anniversaries.
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For his show “After the Fall,” installation artist John Schlesinger wrapped neon tubing around concrete debris and reclaimed chicken wire windows.
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Filmmaker returns to Camden roots to tell story of a ‘Higher Love’ threatened by addiction
“Higher Love” tells the story of Daryl Gannt as he struggles to extricate his girlfriend, who is pregnant and has a drug addiction, from the Camden streets.
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Actor Sean Connery, the ‘original’ James Bond, dies at 90
The Scottish actor rose to international superstardom as the suave and fearless secret agent, first playing Bond in “Dr No” in 1962.
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‘Rendering Justice’ at African American Museum features formerly incarcerated artists
“Rendering Justice,” at the African American Museum of Philadelphia, features artists making work about reentering society.
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A Renaissance band leans on tech for a pandemic performance
For 35 years, Piffaro the Renaissance Band has faithfully played 17th century music. This year, it had to think outside the box.
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Listen 1:58Before the bombing: How MOVE became one of Philly’s greatest tragedies
Tommy Oliver’s documentary shows the radical commune’s early years, tracing escalating tension with the city that led up to the tragic 1985 police bombing.
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Listen 1:40How Common made music for voting with a circus of clowns
While Cirque d’Vote was performing for the amusement of voters in North Philadelphia, the rapper dropped by. An impromptu jam ensued.
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Yarn vending machine? Bright pink box lands in North Philly, thanks to a young Black entrepreneur
It’s a new venture from the woman behind Emani Milan, whose custom crochet is worn by Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Philadelphia Orchestra makes diversity and equity executive priorities
The orchestra has elevated its manager of inclusion, diversity and equity to a vice president position.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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