
Arts & Entertainment
Philly no longer an ‘antiques town’: City gets its first shot at contemporary art fair
High-end art fairs have become the backbone of the global contemporary art market. Now, a producer is trying it out on Philly.
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Listen 2:00The Walnut’s engrossing ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’
Movement may be more subtle in this Philadelphia production of the Broadway dazzler, but the result is striking and eloquent in its own right.
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Nipsey Hussle, Grammy-nominated rapper and philanthropist, shot and killed
Nipsey Hussle was widely respected in the hip-hop world, not just for his musical contributions but for the hustle ethic personified in his chosen stage name.
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Holy franchise, Batman! You’re 80!
For eight decades, the Caped Crusader has kept watch over the streets of Gotham City and beyond. In honor of the Dark Knight, Marketplace does the numbers.
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Whitman at 200: Penn programming looks at the Good Gray Poet, his legacy across the river
Gearing up for Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday on May 31, Penn’s “Whitman at 200” project hosted a gathering showcasing material from the last 20 years of the writer’s life.
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Beyond ‘Bandersnatch,’ the future of interactive TV is bright
The December 2018 premiere of Netflix’s “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” offered consumers a new way to influence the entertainment they’re watching.
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Bucks County group envisions African-American museum
The African American Museum of Bucks County wants to develop a permanent museum that tells the stories of blacks in Bucks County.
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Rolling Stones postpone tour as Jagger receives medical treatment
The band announced Saturday that Jagger was told by doctors "he cannot go on tour at this time."
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The plain white Confederate flag of truce and surrender inspires exhibit in Philly
The white dishcloth that ended the Civil War has been recreated in monumental size at the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia.
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Listen 2:03Luis Biava, beloved violinist and teacher at Temple, dies at 85
Former violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and influential teacher Luis Biava dies at 85. He led the Temple University Symphony Orchestra for decades.
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Sudden death of famed Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9 inspires call for ‘Tech Day’
Tech 9 was a renowned battle rapper with a career that took him from verbal spars in Philadelphia to compete with the nation’s best in battles treated like prizefights.
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Listen 2:02Tree of Life Synagogue joins Philly Orchestra for ‘Healing Tones’
The premiere of “Healing Tones,” by composer Hannibal Lokumbe, will feature a member of the Pittsburgh synagogue where a mass shooting happened last year playing a shofar.
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Listen 4:05Rider University delays sale of Westminster Choir College to Chinese company
The sale of a New Jersey music college to a Chinese company has been delayed after the state said it needs more information.
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What does ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ really mean?
It's not enough to say the Bruce Springsteen hit is misunderstood. Its contrasts — between grim verses and a joyous chorus — are what give it its anthemic power.
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Why the esports arena in South Philly is both futuristic and a little old school
An esports arena may sound like something out of science fiction. But the ideas behind this new venture are surprisingly traditional.
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