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Nicole Heaston acts on stage
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

An opera about a maddening hum, ‘The Listeners,’ premieres in Philly

Starting with a mysterious noise of no discernible source, the opera explores political cultism.

8 months ago

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People stand in a hallway
Economy
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

2 major arts funders are shaping the future of the arts in Philadelphia

The National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C., and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in Philadelphia are putting millions toward changing the arts landscape.

8 months ago

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Julia Pratt playing guitar and singing
Music
New Jersey

Photo essay: XPoNential Music Festival celebrates a vibrant and ‘eclectic’ music scene during 3-day fest

Thousands of music lovers gathered for the three-day festival on the Camden Waterfront to watch rising and established acts from around the country.

8 months ago

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A scene from 'Othello (vs the Military Industrial Complex)''
International
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Social Justice

This Philly Fringe ‘Othello’ is reimagined for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Palestinian writer-director Zaina Yasmin Dana hired her brother to play the title character, informed by their upbringing in the West Bank.

8 months ago

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Mt. Joy plays onstage
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia

A ‘dream come true’: Mt. Joy teams up with Philly nonprofit for food drive at the Mann Center

Fans who donate a nonperishable item at Friday’s show will be entered to win a chance to watch the show side stage.

8 months ago

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Kareem Rosser sits on top of a horse in Fairmount Park
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Philly Polo Classic, Fashion Week and the South Philly Sausage Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 19–22: Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show in Philly, XPoNential Music Festival in New Jersey and CityFest Dance Jubilee in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

8 months ago

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a sign reads Welcome to WIlmington
Community Events
Dance
Delaware
Music
Performing Arts

Wilmington’s first Dance Jubilee celebrates local talent and community unity

This first-of-its-kind festival will showcase diverse dance styles and highlight the city's rich artistic talent while emphasizing homegrown creativity.

8 months ago

Listen 1:23
Haotian Liu performing
Dance
Higher Education
Philadelphia

Temple University celebrates 50 years of dance

Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance is hosting a year’s worth of events to commemorate a half-century of its dance degree program.

8 months ago

Listen 1:08
Terry Gross
Media
Music
Philadelphia

Fresh Air’s Terry Gross to open Philadelphia Orchestra’s new season

The host of WHYY’s “Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley” has a long and friendly relationship with Philadelphia Orchestra's Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

8 months ago

Listen 1:21
a crowd of people in the street
Community Events
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Photo essay: Chestnut Hill welcomes thousands for 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival

The 8000 through 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue welcomed thousands of people to the “Garden District,” closing off the road to traffic.

8 months ago

CCH Pounder in front of an art piece
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Actress CCH Pounder’s art collection comes to the African American Museum

The actress, who has been on television for decades, is also a major collector of contemporary art. She loaned 40 pieces to the AAMP.

8 months ago

Listen 1:17
Michaela DePrince
Dance
New Jersey
Performing Arts

Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29

Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, an inspirational and pioneering figure in the dance world, has died at age 29 of undisclosed causes.

8 months ago

the cast acting, showing surprise
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

After the debate, a little dessert: ‘POTUS’ brings political pratfalls to the Arden Theatre

Three blocks from the presidential debate stage, a foul-mouthed comedy cleanses the political palate.

8 months ago

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Adam Granduciel playing guitar onstage
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia

The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on new live album, tour and his ‘life-changing’ time in Philly

“My time that I lived in Philly was 100% the most inspiring time I could ever imagine,” Granduciel said.

8 months ago

Listen 1:17
Saquon Barkley running the ball
Philadelphia
Sports

Saquon Barkley tries for another dominant effort in Eagles’ home opener against Atlanta

Barkley stole the show in his three-touchdown Eagles debut in Brazil. He'll be important in trying to beat the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night in Philadelphia's home opener.

8 months ago

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