Arts & Entertainment
Suburban Fringe, Tania El Khoury’s ‘ear-whispered,’ and more events this week
Taste an under-appreciated native fruit, take a stroll down Baltimore Avenue, or try one of our other picks for this week.
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Listen 5:02Pulling the plug on Electric Factory: Rock club sold, name retired
The legendary Electric Factory, which helped launch rock music in Philadelphia, has been sold. It will still operate as a music venue, but under a different name.
8 years ago
Miss America ratings fall amid drop of swimsuit competition
The Miss America ceremony subtracted the swimsuit competition for the first time in its 98-year history, and subtracted one million television viewers, too.
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Sweatin’ to the oldies at Philly art museum
The Philadelphia Museum of Art opens its galleries to Museum Workout, a performance art aerobics class.
8 years ago
Philly Orchestra’s new CEO ready to lead in the concert hall — and the community
The Philadelphia Orchestra begins its new season with a new CEO.
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Curtain to rise again at Philly’s historic Met in December
Facility will host a variety of shows, entertainment and weekly church services.
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Philly Fringe reviews: ‘Fly Eagles Fly,’ ‘Jeanne/Jean/John/Jawn’ and ‘Do You Want a Cookie?’
A spoof on loving the Birds, an acrobatic display and a spotlight on cabaret.
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Playing a different tune, repaired instruments return to Philly classrooms
Damaged instruments from the 'Symphony for a Broken Orchestra' are coming back into the Philadelphia School District, ready to play.
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Philly Fringe reviews: ‘Kill Move Paradise’ and ‘Stifters Dinge’
A brilliantly conceived new play and a sensory experience.
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Listen 2:50Waving off critics, Miss America prepares for contest without swimsuit competition
Miss America's new leader has been pilloried for ending the iconic swimsuit segment of the contest
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Listen 5:26A ‘Super Grand’ flash mob set to take over Philly art museum steps
Le Super Grand Continental - a massive dance by non-professionals - will be performed this weekend on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Hang on to summer a little longer with outdoor movie screenings from Philly Film Society
The film society partners with community organizations for each presentation.
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Philly Fringe reviews: ‘The Accountant’ and ‘Lay Me Down Softly’
A creation curated by the Fringe Festival, plus an Irish play about boxing.
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New film follows the steps of Andrew Wyeth
'Wyeth,' a new PBS film about Andrew Wyeth, walks in the artists' footsteps.
8 years ago
Eagles beat Falcons on NFL’s opening night while fans still savor the Super Bowl win
The NFL is opening its season by giving Philly fans one last celebration of their Super Bowl title before their team dives in to chase another.
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