Arts & Entertainment
19th-century love letters between Eastern State inmates document story of resistance
Love letters sent between inmates at Eastern State Penitentiary during the Civil War tell the story of an interracial love affair and social resistance.
8 years ago
Listen 6:27WHYY’s KAREN SMYLES tells us the story behind her documentary, ...
Air Date: April 2, 2018 10:00 pm
Listen 14:18Keiji Haino, dark wizard of the avant-garde, enjoys a good snack cake
Over four decades, Haino, who will turn 66 in May, has thrived at the fringes of improvised music, becoming both a pioneer of and paragon for turning rock music inside out.
8 years ago
African-American History and Culture Showcase continues to inspire, enlighten
The annual African-American History and Culture Showcase returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend.
8 years ago
A bristling clash of cultures in InterAct Theatre’s ‘Human Rites’
Plays like “Human Rites” – thoughtfully written and thought-provoking -- are what keep a lot of people, myself included, eagerly going to the theater.
8 years ago
When a brand does well even when it’s called ‘racist’
"I think companies are putting out noticeably racist ads so they can get more views," Chance the Rapper posted on Twitter after seeing a recent ad for light beer.
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Trump calls Roseanne Barr, cheers ratings after show’s debut
President Donald Trump reached out to Roseanne Barr to congratulate her after the debut of her ABC sitcom reboot drew 18.4 million viewers.
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Guest: Leslie Odom Jr. You may not have scored the tickets to see the original cast of “Hamilton”, but ...
Air Date: March 28, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46In ‘The Tempest’ at Lantern, the magic’s in the text
Shakespeare's words, with solid acting and not a lot of stage glitz.
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Listen 2:52A glossary for those whose English is anguished
Sometimes a words seems built intentionally to trick us.
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‘Noises Off’ at the Walnut, and the notion of stylish slapstick
In Michael Frayn's play about an inept bunch of actors and the show they perform, the shtick flies.
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At Philly museum, the art of old clothes embraces individual connections
The Philadelphia Art Museum is exhibiting the work of Jean Shin, who makes work out of old clothes.
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Dance partners: Philly students with disabilities learn tap from professionals
Tapping into trust and friendship, dancers ready their performance for Art-Reach’s 2018 Cultural Access Awards.
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Women’s History Month brings attention to two Wilmington artists
The artwork of two Wilmington women is on display at the Christina Cultural Arts Center.
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Constitution Center rides moment of Alexander Hamilton popularity with new exhibition
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia created an exhibition about the argumentative Alexander Hamilton and his founding accomplishments.
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