Arts & Entertainment
‘The arts have never been more urgent’: Philly arts leaders make case for their role in civic life
The Cultural Dynamics Summit convened hundreds of arts leaders at Drexel University to discuss the civic role arts can play in government.
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An Israeli muralist has been selected for Philly’s Holocaust Memorial Plaza
Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, based in Berlin, will design a Holocaust mural for a prominent intersection on the Parkway.
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Listen 1:14Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead
The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2.
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An Old City archeologist writes an opera for a murdered 19th century woman
Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.”
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Listen 1:40Among 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.
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Nov. 14–18: The Philadelphia Art Museum’s annual craft show, the Manayunk Tree Lighting and a wine festival are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:38Arts 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.
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WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 5:20Quincy 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:06Studio 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
Listen 15:03Comic 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.
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