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The AMC cinema in Riyadh hosted the first film screening in more than three decades on April 18. Movie theaters open to the wider public next month after Saudi Arabia lifted a 35-year ban on cinemas as part of a far-reaching liberalization drive. (Bandar Al-Jaloud/AFP/Getty Images)
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As Saudi Arabia’s cinema ban ends, filmmakers eye new opportunities

An elite group of movie lovers in the Saudi capital Riyadh got a special treat on Wednesday — a screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther.

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Jayce Ogren is the Artistic Director of Orchestra 2001. (Provided)
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More than a ‘Freakout’: Exploring Frank Zappa’s classical roots with two Philly performances

Orchestra 2001 will perform on Sunday, April 22 at World Café Live, and Saturday, April 28 at the Fillmore.

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Director Alex Torra works with performers with Team Sunshine Performance Corporation on
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International theater collaboration examines Cuban, American perspectives

A new play "¡Bienvenidos Blancos!, or Welcome White People!" tracks a descendant of the Cuban exodus as he re-assesses his feelings for the island nation.

7 years ago

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Kendrick Lamar in 2015. The rapper was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music. (Mike Pont/Getty Images)
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ICYMI: Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DAMN.’ wins historic Pulitzer Prize in music

The recognition comes on the heels of growing acceptance of hip-hop from reigning cultural institutions over the past year.

7 years ago

Tim Bergling, aka Avicii.
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Electronic dance music superstar Avicii dies at 28

No cause of death was given.

7 years ago

A snapshot of one of the posters, located at the intersection of Forbes and Wood, went viral on Twitter and Reddit. (Angela Carducci)
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Posters around Pittsburgh ask mayor to make ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ city’s official song

"The lyrics are inspirational, and the song is an important part of Pittsburgh history and culture," Craig Toocheck said.

7 years ago

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Mummers off Broad: New book of photos documents a decade of wenches

Photographer and Drexel professor Andrea Modica photographed Mummer wenches, one day a year for 10 years.

7 years ago

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Freda Payne prepares for her portrayal of the legendary Ella Fitzgerald in the regional premiere of “Ella: First Lady of Song
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Freda Payne returns to jazz at Delaware Theatre Company

"Band of Gold" singer Freda Payne takes the stage of the Delaware Theatre Company not to belt out Motown-style R&B, but to swing and scat as the legendary Ella Fitzgerald.

7 years ago

This April 18, 2018 photo shows a media member taking photos of a video presentation about the new Hard Rock casino during a press conference in New York at which the company announced its Atlantic City casino will open on June 28. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo)
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Atlantic City’s Hard Rock casino resort announces June 28 opening date

The casino announced it will put 60 concerts on sale Friday, and committed to presenting 300 nights of live music in its first year.

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Goat head made of copper alloy, shell and stone, 2475-2300 BCE. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Penn Museum opens new Middle East gallery

The Penn Museum has greatly expanded its Middle East gallery, the first part of a building-wide renovation.

7 years ago

NPR's Carl Kasell delivers one of his last newscasts during Morning Edition on Dec. 30, 2009 in Washington, D.C
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NPR newscaster Carl Kasell dies at 84, after a lifelong career on-air

Every weekday for more than three decades, his baritone steadied our mornings.

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Exploring the artistic legacy of George A. ‘Frolic’ Weymouth

Perhaps best known for his legacy of philanthropic work, Weymouth was also an accomplished painter. A new exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art looks at this legacy.

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Kendrick Lamar, whose album DAMN. won this year's Pulitzer Prize for music, performs in London earlier this year.. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images
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Here are the winners of the 2018 Pulitzer Prizes

Out of more than 2,400 submissions, just 21 distinguished projects will earn gold Monday in New York City.

7 years ago

Billy Mitchell poses for the media in Ottumwa, Iowa, in 2009.
NPR

Disgraced Donkey Kong master says he’s got proof he didn’t cheat

Billy Mitchell has broken his silence.

7 years ago

Hal Greer (15), of the Philadelphia 76ers, accepts ball from Sixers owner Irv Koslof
Sports

76ers’ leading scorer, Hall of Famer Hal Greer dies at 81

Hal Greer, a Hall of Fame guard and the Philadelphia 76ers’ career leading scorer, has died. The Sixers said Greer died Satu ...

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