Arts & Entertainment
A memory box explodes: In Mt. Airy, ‘Eban Youth’ tracks 6 years of making art with Black kids
Sabriaya Shipley has been mentoring the same group of Black kids through art projects for six years. Allens Lane Art Center brings it altogether.
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Listen 1:05Feb. 8 - 11: Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day events, “Ghetto Gods of Divineland” in N.J., and Wilmington’s Children’s Chorus in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30From Young Simba to Little Michael Jackson, Broadway’s doors open for 12-year-old Delawarean
After touring the country as Simba in “The Lion King,” Jackson Hayes is now playing a young Michael Jackson in Broadway’s “MJ: The Musical.”
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Listen 1:34Country music star Toby Keith dies at 62
Keith announced on social media in 2022 that he had been having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for stomach cancer.
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Historical Society spotlights a century of Philly public art by women
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania partnered with the Association for Public Art for their exhibit, "Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women."
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Bring on the Fightins: Here’s what to watch as Phillies head to spring training
The Phillies will begin spring training on Saturday, Feb. 24 against the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida.
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Listen 5:37The trolls at Philly Zoo have a message: Save nature and you’ll save yourself
A set of troll sculptures made from reclaimed wood by Thomas Dambo presses visitors to think about the environment.
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Listen 1:1176ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee
Embiid was already set to sit out Thursday night at Utah and will now also miss a game Saturday against Brooklyn.
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Founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati said the book fair is a testament to what the Philadelphia community needs and wants.
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Listen 1:23Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Beach body: Cape May shows off its scrapbook of a historically Black beach
The Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick estate displays family photos of Grant Street Beach, the city’s once-segregated beach.
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Listen 1:36The arts span every facet of life – the White House just hosted a summit about it
Organized by the White House Domestic Policy Council and the NEA, the event sought to explore how the arts can improve health and foster relationships for collaboration.
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Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story.” In August 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Climate activists throw soup at glass protecting Mona Lisa in Paris as farmers’ protests continue
Two women with the words “FOOD RIPOSTE” written on their t-shirts could be seen in a video posted on social media Sunday throwing the soup.
12 months ago
Intimacy coach helps Philly actors ‘de-sexualize’ steamy scenes on stage
An inside look at how InterAct Theatre Co. preps its cast to perform sensually without crossing personal boundaries.
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