Arts & Entertainment
Necking at the movies: Norristown zoo keeps giraffes entertained with flicks
During the cold snap, the giraffes have been coping by watching some of their favorite flicks — Harry Potter movies and "March of the Penguins."
6 years ago
Listen 5:17Sherman Alexie: “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”
Air Date: January 19, 2018
Listen 49:29‘Passing Strange,’ and grandly
The Wilma Theater production takes a musical to a new level.
6 years ago
Listen 3:00Temple student’s ’76 documentary on race accepted into National Film Registry
A lyrical, political documentary made by a Temple University student in 1976 is accepted by the Library of Congress into the National Film Registry.
6 years ago
In Puerto Rico, Philadelphia artists find activism in wake of hurricanes
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria may give rise to mobilized activism in Puerto Rico, finds a team of Philadelphia artists.
6 years ago
Listen 2:15A financial boost for Delaware historic sites
First State National Historical Park awards Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs funds to preserve sites like John Dickinson Plantation in Dover.
6 years ago
Too much music: A failed experiment in dedicated listening
In the interest of trying to experience all music, I was fast approaching a saturation point that was rendering me numb.
6 years ago
Bring out those oldies: ‘A Few of Our Favorite Things’ (Act II Playhouse and 1812 Productions)
Comedy bits from the past, offered by two artistic directors who specialize in having fun.
6 years ago
Gospel star Edwin Hawkins, known for ‘Oh Happy Day,’ dies at 74
Hawkins, whose 1970 Grammy-winning hit, "Oh Happy Day" became a crossover pop and r&b hit, died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Pleasanton, California.
6 years ago
The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan dies at 46
Dolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of the band The Cranberries, has died suddenly at age 46.
6 years ago
The doll and the denial: ‘All the Dead Biddles’ (Underbite Theatre Co. and Plays & Players)
A mother has a most unusual way of grieving for her dead son.
6 years ago
Artist finds still life is more than just bowls and flowers
For Robert Jackson, still life became a boring subject to paint. He wanted to be different and with the help of balloon dogs and childhood memories, he achieved his goal.
6 years ago
Revolutionary War army comes to life in newly discovered painting
The Museum of the American Revolution displays a newly acquired, 7-foot watercolor of the Continental Army, circa 1782, that was painted from life.
6 years ago
Netflix brings Letterman back to the interview chair — with a few twists
It's called My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman — and it's excellent.
6 years ago
Handpainted MLK statues debut on Philly streets
A set of temporary statues of Dr. Martin Luther King, jr., painted by local high school artists, debut in Philadelphia over MLK weekend.
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