Arts & Entertainment
Classic whodunit game Clue comes to life with bona fide forensics — July 24, 2018
The Franklin Institute will become the scene of a (fictional) murder for this Science After Hours event.
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In Ionesco’s ‘The Lesson,’ the tyranny of the academy (Contra Theatre Company)
The student wants to be enrolled for "the full doctorate." And who knows what the professor wants?
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Factions in Miss America split over leadership, direction
Former Miss America winners and state pageant officials are split over the leadership and direction of the organization, which was rocked by a 2017 email scandal.
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After a century in the limelight, ancient Egyptian sphinx going back into hiding
Penn Museum's iconic, 3,200-year-old Egyptian sphinx will disappear for several years, starting Monday, while its gallery undergoes renovations.
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Listen 2:10Art of the Caribbean diaspora comes together at PAFA
Two artists — one Haitian, one Cuban — collaborate on "Swarm," an exhibition about the Caribbean diaspora.
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Thousands celebrate America’s 242nd birthday on the Parkway
The day was capped off with a concert headlined by the Cuban American rapper Pitbull, who performed a 75-minute show.
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Your Weekly Roundup: July 5 – 12, 2018
If the heat’s gotten the best of you this week, fear not. I’ve rounded up some places where you can escape the city and cool down.
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Listen 3:22A musical you’ll want to see more than once — because it’s different every night
After almost a year of twice-monthly performances, the cast members of 'Thank You, Places' have gotten pretty good at making it up as they go.
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Edward Ayers “The Thin Light of Freedom”
Guests: Edward Ayers Most histories of the civil war focus on the decisive battles, the military leaders, the bat ...
Air Date: July 4, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:30Hip-hop’s Chill Moody folds ‘everything’ into message and music
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with hip-hop artist Chill Moody about his performance at the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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Listen 5:49First Time’s the Charm: Diversifying the DIY music scene — July 6-7, 2018
This two-day festival showcases first-time musicians, as well as those who have long been left out of the spotlight.
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This week in concerts: Marisa Anderson, Paula Johns — July 5 and 7, 2018
Two solo artists with very different musical styles are our picks for concerts this week.
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Irving Berlin: Immigrant, patriot, songsmith
Guests: Gary A. Rosen, Drew Nugent The life story of composer Irving Berlin is a quintessential 20th ...
Air Date: July 3, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Tactile Trip Around the World — July 7, 2018
Visitors to the Penn Museum with visual impairments will be able to touch actual artifacts, including a 13-ton Egyptian sphinx.
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We’ll all be screaming for ice cream Saturday at Reading Terminal Market
Ice cream celebration at Reading Terminal Market is part of Welcome America festivities.
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