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a play space with LEGOS
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Final Days for ‘The Art of the Brick’: LEGO masterpieces conclude at the Franklin Institute this Sunday

Among the collection are Philly-themed pieces, like a life-sized Liberty Bell with a crack filled in with rainbow bricks and a statue of Benjamin Franklin.

1 year ago

a dog poses
Things To Do
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Delaware
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The National Dog Show in Philly, an antiques show in Delaware and Paul Anka in South Jersey in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 14–18: The Philadelphia Art Museum’s annual craft show, the Manayunk Tree Lighting and a wine festival are among weekend highlights.

1 year ago

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Drexel University
Business
Environment
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
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Visual Arts

Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University

The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.

1 year ago

Renegades promo
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
TV

WHYY News to host documentary screening highlighting Philadelphia street performer Celestine Tate Harrington

WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

1 year ago

A sculpture in the exhibit
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Exhibition of Black figures at the Philly Art Museum is right on time

“The Time Is Always Now” features Black contemporary artists reimagining Black bodies.

1 year ago

Judith Jamison smiles
Dance
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Judith Jamison, 81, was an international star of dance rooted in Philadelphia

The principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company became its international star, and later its leader.

1 year ago

Leon Bridges on stage
Things To Do
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Delaware
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Asian American Film Festival, Leon Bridges, and Street Food Fest in Philly in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 7–10: Gooch and the Motion in Delaware, Street Food Festival in Philly and Nick Carter in South Jersey are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Music producer Quincy Jones poses for a portrait
Music

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Over the past 60 years, it was hard to find someone in the music, television or movie industries who did not have some connection to Jones.

1 year ago

Filmmaker Steve McQueen's ''Static,'' a 7-minute helicopter shot of the Statue of Liberty filmed in 2009 when it reopened for the first time since the 9/11 attacks, occupies the Grand Staircase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Politics
Visual Arts

Let’s be still: Philly Art Museum shows political art with the volume turned down

“What Times Are These?” is an antidote for election exhaustion.

1 year ago

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Hamilton runs October 29 - November 23, 2024 at the Academy of Music (c) Joan Marcus 2024
Studio 2
History
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton hits the Philly stage

Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fight to shape the course of a nation. It's back on stage at the Academy of Music.

Air Date: November 1, 2024 12:00 pm

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Images from the comic book
Books
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Comic book heroes battle for democracy: Philly nonprofit uses comic books to inspire voter turnout

Konkret Comics, Show Up Strong and The Voter Project joined forces to create "Liberty Knights," to encourage and promote voter registration in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops' conductor for more than three decades, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was 89. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

No Name no more: The name ‘Philly Pops’ is bestowed upon the No Name Pops

The family of the late Peter Nero has given the brand “Philly Pops” to the start-up orchestra.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
TV

What to watch: TV critic reviews new shows and cult classics

We talk about the best shows on TV right now, from comedy to drama and everything in between. Melanie McFarland, Salon's award-winning senior culture critic joins us.

Air Date: October 31, 2024 12:00 pm

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A skeleton is seen dancing from a West Philly porch
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Halloween haunts, ‘Hamilton’ and André 3000 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 31 - Nov. 3: Robert Cray Band in Delaware, Halloween hijinks in Philly and its burbs and a “haunted” ship tour in South Jersey are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Shanice and T.J. Wilkins
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Politics

As 2024 presidential race looms, the Obama musical ‘44’ goes back to 2008

A musical satire about the Obama administration, “44” comes to Philadelphia to be at the election’s inflection point.

1 year ago

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