
Arts & Entertainment
All it takes is ’74 Seconds … to Judgment’ at Arden Theatre Company
A homicide case, dissected in a jury deliberation room.
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Antony Gormley’s iron sculptures loom over Rocky steps at Art Museum
People running up the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art now face something new at the top – a wall of 10 cast-iron figures planted on the top step.
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University of Penn poet Charles Bernstein wins major literary prize
The award, which comes with a $165,000 purse, is given every two years from Yale University to an American poet for lifetime achievement on the event of a new publication.
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Marty speaks with writer Dani Shapiro about her new book, "Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love"
Air Date: January 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Former Phillies ace Roy Halladay elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
Halladay's best season came in 2010, his first following a blockbuster trade to Philadelphia. The All-Star pitcher died in a plane crash in 2017.
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‘Roma’ and ‘The Favourite’ lead Oscar nominations
Eight best picture nominations emerged on Tuesday morning: Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, The Favourite, Vice, Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody, Roma and A Star Is Born.
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Shaking it up with ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (Wilma Theater)
It's not your high-school teacher's Shakespeare.
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‘Oleanna,’ overtaken by real life (Walnut Street Theatre)
A student confronts her prof with allegations of sexual abuse. Was he simply patronizing, or was he pushing limits?
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Lantern Theater Company’s ‘Betrayal,’ carefully looking back
Harold Pinter's quiet depiction of a love triangle, in a production that highlights its strength.
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Make mulch, not war: Philadelphia Flower Show to spread ‘Flower Power’
The annual Philadelphia Flower Show will highlight the emotional and social benefits of flowers.
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Bidding farewell to ‘Hello, Dolly!’: Actress Carol Channing dies at 97
Channing's trademark platinum blond hair framed a face that always seemed to be smiling, her wide-eyed innocent style belied a very savvy mind, and her voice was unmistakable.
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Carrie Mae Weems exhibition opens in Allentown amid more contemporary push
In its ongoing push to be more contemporary, the Allentown Art Museum presents work by one of America’s most important art photographers.
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African music, dance kick off 2019 Sundays on Stage at Philly Free Library
The decades-old series “Sundays on Stage” begins 2019 season at Free Library of Philadelphia with Seventh Principle performing African music and dance.
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Philadelphia museums and theaters are offering freebies to furloughed government workers as the shutdown continues.
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Benjamin Rush: doctor, writer, revolutionary
Guest: Stephen Fried Dr. Benjamin Rush may not be a household name, but the young signatory of the Declaration of ...
Air Date: January 11, 2019 10:00 am
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