Arts & Entertainment
New Jersey, Trenton honor native son Ernie Kovacs, TV comedy pioneer
Kovacs, who kept TV weird in the ‘50s and ‘60s, would have been 100 this year. To honor the Trenton native, New Jersey declared it Ernie Kovacs Day.
6 years ago
Listen 1:31Rescued from the vault: Nat Turner Rebellion
Fifty years ago, the band Nat Turner Rebellion made a funky album in Philadelphia that could have been a total classic.
6 years ago
Batalá, the ‘loudest show on Earth’ hitting Philly tonight
Drumming group with Afro-Brazilian roots brings ‘loudest show on Earth’ to Philadelphia Wednesday evening.
6 years ago
Listen 1:26How will Game of Thrones end? It’s the question on the minds of over 40 million fans, who are eagerly anticipating the series’ final episode this Sunday.
Air Date: May 17, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Delaware Symphony ends season with cinematic flair
The Delaware Symphony Ochestra’s “Roman Hollywood” starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington.
7 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra begins concert tour of China as Trump’s trade war escalates
Over 10 years, the Fabulous Philadelphians have built strong cultural ties with China. With trade diplomacy hitting a low note, will that good will dissipate?
7 years ago
Listen 1:21The Painted Bride has found a buyer, but opposition to sale is mounting
The $4.8 million sale of the Painted Bride, Philadelphia’s longtime alternative arts venue, will fund the organization’s transformation. The sale must be approved in court.
7 years ago
Tim Conway, who relished the role of comedic co-star, dies at 85
The comic actor, who appeared on shows ranging from The Carol Burnett Show to SpongeBob SquarePants, died Tuesday morning, May 14.
7 years ago
Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97
The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday at her Carmel Valley, California, home. The foundation said she was surrounded by close friends.
7 years ago
Before and after: What it’s like listening to Michael Jackson now
The allegations against Michael Jackson in the documentary Leaving Neverland make listening to his songs a struggle, one that resists the comfort those songs once provided.
7 years ago
Robert Indiana’s estate wants to stop ‘LOVE,’ ‘HOPE’ reproductions
The estate of the artist behind the famous "LOVE" and "HOPE" images is attempting to stop reproduction of his works.
7 years ago
Eastern State Penitentiary casts a light on its LGBTQ history
Historic prison museum documents gay life behind the walls in the 1800s. During the prison's 142 years, at least 500 inmates were incarcerated for the crime of sodomy.
7 years ago
Caught in a time warp ‘Among the Dead’ at Theatre Exile
This evocative play about a child of war features a complex story and a fine cast.
7 years ago
Filmmaker Ed Zwick’s “Trial by Fire” / Uber strike
A conversation with filmmaker Edward Zwick about his new film 'Trial by Fire." Then, we discuss the Uber strike.
Air Date: May 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Philly breakdancers ready to battle as Red Bull world competition comes to town
Red Bull BC One is an international contest in search of the greatest breakers in the world. On the line are bragging rights — and potential sponsorships.
7 years ago
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