Arts & Entertainment
Jewish museum in Philly sends most of its staff home without pay
The National Museum of American Jewish History entered bankruptcy court right before the pandemic hit.
6 years ago
Listen 1:44Massive Philly music festival launches online this weekend
From John Oates to Christian McBride to The Districts to Schooly D, the 75+ acts will benefit the musician relief fund.
6 years ago
Wildwood country music beach concert postponed until 2021
A beach concert festival featuring major country music performers in Wildwood has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago
Philly band brings international lineup to live music festival in Minecraft
The COVID-19 pandemic dashed the debut of a Philadelphia band. So this weekend, they created an international music festival inside the online video game.
6 years ago
Why ticket holders are struggling to get refunds for concerts and live events
New rules Ticketmaster announced stipulate that a show has to be either officially canceled or have new dates announced in order for the purchaser to be eligible for refunds.
6 years ago
Healing words: poets and the pandemic
We talk with poets Richard Blanco and Nikky Finney about writing and reading poetry during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Listen 35:30Healing words: poets and the pandemic
We talk with poets Richard Blanco and Nikky Finney about writing and reading poetry during the pandemic and we hear how nurses are coping at Temple University Hospital.
Air Date: April 22, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:12They can’t take the stage, so theater artists create work for online world
The coronavirus shutdown showed artists what they cannot do. Now some are exploring what they can.
6 years ago
Philadelphia icon Suzanne Roberts dies at 98
Suzanne Roberts spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and television host.
6 years ago
Public radio DJ soothes his listeners’ COVID-19 worries with eclectic playlist
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WXPN’s Dan Reed about how he’s bringing comfort to the Delaware Valley with his eclectic taste in music.
6 years ago
Listen 5:58‘Life beaming through uncertainty and fear’: Pa. poets create community amid pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing and a state shutdown in place, poets are turning to the internet to stay connected.
6 years ago
Listen 4:20Inside Philly’s famous rare books collection
Join The Why's Shai Ben-Yaacov and his son for virtual tours of cool Philly spots they wish they could visit instead of being cooped up at home. First up: The Rosenbach.
Air Date: April 14, 2020
Listen 17:00MegaPhilly 20XX: A dystopian tale from the not-too-distant future
Part 1 of a serialized novel of speculative fiction.
6 years ago
How to stay occupied during quarantine
What are the best things to read, watch and cook during your time in quarantine?
Air Date: April 10, 2020
Listen 49:13Philly musician offers serenades for hire for those sheltering at home
A West Philly musician offers performance services to send “condensed humanity” to people shut inside during the pandemic.
6 years ago
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