Arts & Entertainment
WHYY reporter Trenae Nuri talked with Feminista Jones about her new book, "Reclaiming Our Space."
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Listen 5:51Haverford exhibits the color of America, circa 1940
The first photo project to show the colors of America, circa 1940, was commissioned by the U.S. government but never exhibited until now.
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Listen 3:06From Mao to Mozart: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 80-year relationship with China
Despite the U.S. and China's complex and often tense relationship, why has the bond between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra has endured for almost 80 years?
Air Date: January 28, 2019
Listen 12:50Environmental artist rediscovers Jewish roots of activism
Artwork depicting melting glaciers and dying coral reefs is on exhibit in a Philadelphia synagogue. It centers on the concept of tikkun olam, Hebrew for “repair the world.”
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Listen 2:06All 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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