Arts & Entertainment
“The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry”
Guest: Imani Perry Lorraine Hansberry was far ahead of her time as a playwright and social justice advocate. At j ...
Air Date: October 16, 2018 10:20 am
Listen 35:30Now read this: ‘Sing, Unburied, Sing’
The Free Library of Philadelphia has selected Jesmyn Ward's "Sing, Unburied, Sing" for next year's One Book, One Philadelphia reading program.
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Forever ‘frenemies’: Barnes and Stokowksi
The Philadelphia Orchestra is bringing together strange bedfellows.
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It was the early ’70s when I sat with Grandma to watch “I Love Lucy.” We’d sit on the couch in her wood-paneled den, ...
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‘Visionary, not reactionary’: Artists take political commentary to streets and skies
A public art project called "The 50 State Initiative" features more than 100 billboards that touch on a variety of social issues and topics, from immigration to guns.
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Cherry Street Pier debuts this weekend
After a $5 million makeover, the Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia opens as a public park.
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Inis Nua Theatre Company tames ‘The Monster in the Hall’
A teenage girl faithfully looks after a father with MS, and balances her real life with fantasy.
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Queen Latifah ‘unable to accept’ Marian Anderson Award for personal reasons
Past winners have included Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou and Quincy Jones.
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Viking invasion at the Franklin Institute
New Vikings exhibition at the Franklin Institute focuses on the savagery of the ancient Scandinavians.
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‘Broken Biscuits,’ crumbly play (1812 Productions)
Three teens see themselves as outside the "coolness" spectrum.
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It’s complicated: Life and work of Rube Goldberg at Philly’s Jewish Museum
Exhibit on life and work of Rube Goldberg opens at National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.
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Guests: Jim Saksa, Jake Blumgart We end today’s show on a lighter note; what do you think of the Philadelph ...
Air Date: October 10, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 17:00With ‘Sweat,’ Philadelphia Theatre Company comes back online
The Philadelphia Theatre Company jumps back in the game with the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Sweat.'
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Philadelphia’s Museum of American Revolution names CEO
A year and a half after opening, the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia gets a new leader.
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Upper Darby’s Todd Rundgren nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Todd Rundgren, former member of Utopia and notable classic rock musician, is nominated for the first time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.
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