Arts & Entertainment
What’s big-name art doing in a suburban Philadelphia hospital?
The Einstein Medical Center just opened in Montgomery County in September and, like many hospitals, its walls are decorated with calm, pa
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11 years ago
App rates restaurants on catering to workers’ needs; 9 Philly restaurants included
A new restaurant guide is now available as a cell phone app. But it makes no mention of the quality of the food or service.
It rat
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For Temple orchestra saddened by Brubeck’s death, Grammy nomination doubly sweet
It has been an up-and-down week for the Temple University Symphony Orchestra.
On Wednesday, orchestra members learned of the death
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The Album Leaf look forward, and return to simplicity
While chatting with me for my story on the resurgence of vintage synthesizers (
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[UPDATE] Lansdowne library spoof of ‘Beat It’ restored to YouTube
[UPDATE] The Lansdowne Public Library’s video spoof of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” forcibly removed from YouTube
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City Hall hosts rare display of West Collection contemporary art
A major collection of international contemporary art lives in Oaks, Pa., 25 miles from downtown Philadelphia. The privately held West Col
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Vacant lot becomes a showcase for art in Atlantic City
When the Sands Casino was dramatically torn down in 2006 — it was imploded, with a fireworks flourish — it left a seven-acre
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Airbrushing prosthetic limbs brings splash of color — and empowerment
On a cold fall morning in West Chester, John O’Brien shouldered a heavy gym bag and schlepped to the field at Henderson High School
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History recovered at the Franklin Institute, ‘Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition’
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Her maiden voyage has been depicted on Broadway, on the big screen a
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A story slam sample: Fear while flying
The best storytellers in Philadelphia gathered Thursday to compete in the First Person Festival’s “Grand Slam.”
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Make your mark on Bartram’s Mile
On Saturday, members of the public will have a chance to help shape a new public greenway guiding visitors to a little-known gem in South
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In Veterans Day gig, Bands of Brothers muster awareness of PTSD
The guitar player constantly fiddles with his pedals. The bass player is late. The drummer can’t stop grinning behind the
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Some Philly coffee drinkers are in for a surprise
On Wednesday afternoon at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia’s Old City, seven large folding tables were crammed with 500 hand-made co
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Playing against type: Theater festival presents conservative views from liberal corners
“I still can’t persuade people it’s not a joke,” said Cara Blouin. “They think I’m going to do the bi
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A dance on the avant-garde side: Philadelphia exhibit honors five artistic visionaries
With five of the 20th century’s most radically progressive artists, it’s little wonder “Dancing Around the Bride: Cage,
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