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A drop of golden sun: Future Oscar Hammerstein Museum in Doylestown gets another $500K from Pennsylvania

The future museum of the musical theater writer in Doylestown gets a second infusion of state money.

1 year ago

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Visual Arts

No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly

After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘African American history is American history and world history’: Blockson Collection celebrates 40th year

The curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection spoke about the importance of the collection and its significant milestone.

1 year ago

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‘Delco: The Movie’ set for world premiere at Media Theatre

The crowdfunded, independent film is the brainchild of a Sun Valley High School alum.

1 year ago

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Tommy Avallone's latest documentary
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Studio 2 Extra: Famous TV and movie houses…and what it’s like to live inside

Picture the house from Home Alone, Full House or Friday. In a new documentary, NJ's own Tommy Avallone reveals the perks, and the consequences, of living in a famous home.

Air Date: December 20, 2024

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Howard Eskin
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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio

The self-described “King” offered no reason for his stepping aside.

1 year ago

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LGBTQ
Neighborhoods
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Black Visioning Group celebrates 4th anniversary with art, performances

The collective, which supports Philly’s Black queer and trans communities, is holding an event this weekend.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Employment
Music

From side gigs to center stage: How OperaDelaware’s groundbreaking program gives singers stability and a creative home

OperaDelaware offers salaried positions, helping reshape artists’ careers and making opera more accessible to the community.

1 year ago

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Employment
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

The Newark ark and its mysterious creator are revived at Philly’s Theatre Exile

The enigmatic story of Kea Tawana and her visionary, defiant ark is the basis of a poetic theater piece at Theatre Exile.

1 year ago

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Community Events
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Philadelphia

Celebrating sisterhood: Mother-daughter duo presents a ‘Black Girl Magic Holiday’ at The Divine Lorraine

The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.

1 year ago

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Movies
Music
National
TV

Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances

“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music" will broadcast live on NBC in January and become available to stream on Peacock.

1 year ago

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K-12
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Museum of Art brings students to latest exhibition with free buses

Students in the region can get a guided tour of “The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure” till February.

1 year ago

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History
Philadelphia

A calfskin wallet made from a Revolutionary War drumhead is coming to the Museum of the American Revolution

After appearing on “Antiques Roadshow,” descendants of a Revolutionary soldier have donated artifacts to the Museum of the American Revolution.

1 year ago

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Chloe Lucente leads the choir
Homelessness
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia lifts voices at Broad Street Love

The Harmonious Communities program formed a choir at the service and resource center for people experiencing homelessness.

1 year ago

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Arun Kundnani
Books
Incarceration
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Arun Kundnani receives Whiting Foundation grant for work documenting Jamal Al-Amin

The Philly-based writer is the first person allowed access to interview the Civil Rights Movement leader since he was incarcerated in 2002.

1 year ago

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