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Happy Birthday, Harry Potter

If you didn't book your tickets to Hogwarts in time, celebrate the birth of the Boy Who Lived at one of these local events.

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The green radio

Songs from a half century ago still resound with meaning for a troubled time

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Jess Conda, as Feste, fronts the band Midsummer Madness in a glam rock version of
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The Bard goes glam in Clark Park’s ‘Twelfth Night’

Shakespeare in Philadelphia's Clark Park backs up "Twelfth Night" with a glam-rock band of kids from the neighborhood.

8 years ago

 A crowd watches the performance by Steve Aoki on day one of the Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Philly mayor, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation agree to keep Made in America on the Parkway

Made in America will stay on the Ben Franklin Parkway.

8 years ago

The Philadelphia Women’s Slavic Ensemble performs at Bertram’s Gardens Sunday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Slavic singers bring the music, traditions, food of the Balkans to Bartram’s Garden

The Philadelphia Women’s Slavic Ensemble opened the second annual Balkan at Bartram’s Garden event Sunday evening.

8 years ago

Big Scott, organizer of the All White Affair at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ is pictured with WBAS Radio personality Patty Jackson. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
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‘The best of all parties’: The irresistible lure of the white party

Add a little glamour to your everyday by attending one of these soirees in your finest all-white attire.

8 years ago

Dancers from Brian Samders' Junk rehearse a scene from
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A journey through the mind of a Philly artist

A muralist and a choreographer turn a South Philly studio into a labyrinth of imagination.

8 years ago

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A new mural at 29th and Ridge Avenue honors Sergeant Robert Wilson III who lost his life in the line of duty. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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New mural honors slain Philly policeman along Strawberry Mansion beat

The mural honors slain police Sgt. Robert Wilson III.

8 years ago

The Philadelphia Women's Slavic Ensemble is performing Sunday at Bartram's Garden with the West Philadelphia Orchestra. There will also be a Balkan buffet and lessons in making flower crowns. (Marcin Cienski)
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Fresh eats, Jazz Fest, and Star Wars: Your Plans 7/19 – 7/25

This week, become an amateur archaeologist, catch some Slavic folk music, or participate in a river cleanup.

8 years ago

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Francis Rose Subbiando serves plantains after a talk on the history of Creole Philadelphia at a Faemily Table dinner at her home in West Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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At this dinner series, the dining table is a global crossroads

A Philadelphia couple with an interest in food history explore different cultures through traditional recipes.

8 years ago

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In this Sept. 1, 2012, file photo, Jay Z performs at the
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Jay-Z takes Kenney to task for evicting Made in America from Parkway site

Rapper Jay-Z pushes back at Philly mayor for pulling the Parkway out from under Made in America.

8 years ago

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PlayPenn artistic director Paul Meshejian
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July 10-29, 2018

Peek behind the curtain at 6 new plays in progress

For the theater-loving public, PlayPenn’s annual conference, where new plays are workshopped, offers a peek behind the curtain.

8 years ago

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On their ‘Home Court,’ an art exhibit shines a light on Hartranft’s unsung heroes

The exhibit has been a year-long endeavor involving commissioned artists, a wide array of community members, and civic leaders who have come together.

8 years ago

Summer visitors flock to the Passyunk Avenue car show in July.
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How Philly’s neighborhoods use street festivals to compete for summer dollars

Businesses in Philadelphia try to divert locals from going down the shore, to spend a little more time in the city.

8 years ago

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Charles Hayward of This Heat.
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Two influential experimental rock bands headline festival — sort of

The two-night event headlined by influential rock bands This Heat and Faust. Or at least sort of.

8 years ago

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