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Philadelphia Organ Festival, Shamrocks & Shenanigans, William H. Macy and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 14–17: Boney James in N.J. and Liz Longley in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society to stage festival about dementia

Arts on the Mind seeks to foster connection and meaning for people living with dementia.

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Eric Carmen was the frontman for the Raspberries. The singer wrote music that helped set the mood for several popular movies throughout his career, including Dirty Dancing.
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Eric Carmen, singer-songwriter of ‘All By Myself’ and ‘Hungry Eyes,’ dies at 74

The pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep.

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Critically acclaimed rapper Danny Brown will be performing a solo show at the Theatre of the Living Arts on Wednesday.
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Danny Brown discusses his favorite Philly rappers ahead of Wednesday’s show, ‘They are all like melodic emcees’

The acclaimed rapper reflects on careers, prepping for Philly show with plenty of “Gremlins.”

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Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell wear pins in support of a cease-fire in Gaza while they attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday Hollywood, Calif.
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What’s behind the red pins celebrities wore at the Oscars

Actors, directors and musicians at the 2024 Oscars wore the red pins to support a group called Artists4Ceasfire, which is calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire.

1 year ago

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Movies

Oscars 2024: A night of ‘Oppenheimer,’ quiet protest, and Ryan Gosling just being Ken

For a night with few surprises but some very enjoyable winners, it was a solid show that honored an awful lot of good movies, and movies that drew significant audiences.

1 year ago

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How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars

The awards ceremony's 96th iteration airs Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern on ABC, but there are other ways to view.

1 year ago

In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, an Oscar statue appears at the 91st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)
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Pennsylvania man uses ‘Oscarmetrics’ to predict 2024 Oscar winners

This year, the Oscarmetrics predict some strong winners.

1 year ago

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade set to kick off in Center City

Irish dancers, bands, and other groups will march down Market Street toward Penn's Landing.

1 year ago

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A whisper to a scream: ‘Aluminum Flowers’ plays out the guitar’s history

The world premiere by Curtis composer Steven Mackey samples the development of guitar sounds over hundreds of years.

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Warner Bros. shelved ‘Coyote vs. Acme.’ Here’s why some finished films are mothballed

The string of cancellations at Warner Bros. in recent years has angered some fans and disappointed cast and crew members who worked on the projects.

1 year ago

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96th Academy Awards Roundup, Progressive Response to the State of The Union

The 96th Academy Awards are just around the corner. And movies like Oppenheimer, American Fiction, and Barbie are set to snag some of Hollywood's most coveted trophies.

Air Date: March 7, 2024 12:00 pm

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Celebration of Women Artists, Oscar watch parties, BalletX and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 7 - 10: Sting with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Taylor Dayne in N.J., and “On Your Feet!” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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For South Philly artist Alexis Nutini, printmaking is not a solitary act

The artist and printmaker takes the woodcut technique beyond the traditional at his printshop, ‘Dos Tres Press.’

1 year ago

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Incarcerated artists from different prison systems collaborate in ‘The View From Here’

In a rare exhibition, incarcerated artists from SCI Phoenix, Pa., and San Quentin, Calif., form a group show at Philadelphia’s Paradigm Gallery.

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