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File photo: Traditional dancers took the stage at the Mexican Independence Day Festival on Sep. 18, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Duran Duran, Mexican Independence Day, Delaware River Festival, Gregory Porter, and CollegeFest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 7 - 10: Fringe Fest in Philly, St. Anthony’s Festival in N.J., and Brandywine Festival of the Arts in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Oksana Pivush poses for a photo with her jewelry and other art displayed on a table in front of her.
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From Ukraine to Delaware, refugee artist showcases her work at this weekend’s Brandywine Festival of the Arts

Ukrainian artist Oksana Pivush’s passion for jewelry making will be on display among hundreds of other artists this weekend.

3 weeks ago

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The 20-year art crawl: Artblog celebrates two decades of documenting Philly’s art scene

As press coverage of the arts shrinks, Artblog celebrates two decades of crawling through Philly’s galleries.

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National Constitution Center opens First Amendment Gallery

The 1,500-square-foot exhibit includes interactive elements and a letter written by George Washington to the Quakers in 1789.

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Philadelphia Eagles to release second holiday album ‘A Philly Special Christmas Special’

The album, which was recorded in the NFL off season, will include 10 holiday classics and an original song by Kelce.

3 weeks ago

Steven Tyler (left) and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform during night one of their ''Peace Out: The Farewell Tour'' on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
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Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on

Get ready to say goodbye to one of America's greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created

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Musician Jimmy Buffett performs onstage at Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast, a concert presented by CMT at on the beach on July 11, 2010 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
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Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

3 weeks ago

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Laurel Hill Cemetery has a hot rod hearse with the previous owner still inside

FYNLRYD has found its forever home parked just inside the gates of Laurel Hill East.

3 weeks ago

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Philadelphia
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The Phillies have evolved into their most powerful form

Baseball’s entering the homestretch, and Philadelphia is one of the only NL wild card teams rising to the challenge.

4 weeks ago

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When the Beatles were smuggled into Philadelphia… with the help of Frank Rizzo

The Fab Four rode into town on the back of a fish truck, per famed Philly DJ Hy Lit.

4 weeks ago

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Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum

The Civil War Tails museum of Gettysburg, Pa., uses handmade cat figurines and dioramas to portray pivotal battle moments.

4 weeks ago

Joseph Ahmed rehearses his solo show ''Half Magic,'' about unpacking his mixed-race childhood, at the Fidget Space, one of the stages of the Cannonball Festiva
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Philadelphia

Philly Fringe hubs are expanding exponentially. Is this the future of theater?

The Cannonball Festival now hosts half of the Fringe Festival. Its model of cooperative performance could be the future of theater.

4 weeks ago

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Aerosmith performs onstage
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Aerosmith, Sting, Labor Day Volksfest, Vienna Light Orchestra, and Brazilian Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 31 - Sept. 3: Aerosmith in Philly, Sting in N.J., Arts and Jazz Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

4 weeks ago

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Ukrainian refugees in Philly step into the light to have their portraits painted

Dozens of artists at Studio Incamminati painted people displaced by the war in Ukraine. Sale of the portraits will directly support the families.

4 weeks ago

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New dates announced for Bruce Springsteen shows in Philadelphia

The shows will now take place next summer: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

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