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Snap Judgment tells intriguing stories about extraordinary and defining events in people's lives. The program's raw, intimate, and musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see a sliver of the world through another's eye.

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The exterior of Verizon Hall
History
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

The Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall will be renamed for singer Marian Anderson

Donors of $25 million to the Kimmel Center want to rename the Philadelphia Orchestra’s home after Anderson, instead of themselves.

1 year ago

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Artist Gary Burnley with his ''The Leigh Family'' (2020) at the Print Center in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Collages at Philly’s Print Center reimagine race and portraiture

Artist Gary Burnley in the Print Center’s 98th annual competition mashes Black and white portraits into the same image.

1 year ago

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Tu Huynh, program manager for the Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, kneels beside a portrait of Philadelphia artist and educator Moe Brooker

The floors in City Hall are adorned with Black history

Forty-four acrylic floor tiles depict Black figures who made Philadelphia, from major civil rights activists to little-known community standouts.

1 year ago

Listen 1:25
An unknown mural by Cezanne uncovered on a wall
NPR
International
Visual Arts

Cezanne seascape mural discovered at artist’s childhood home

The previously unknown artwork discovered during renovations at the Cezanne family home in Aix-en-Provence, France, expands knowledge of the artist's development.

1 year ago

Paintings hung on the wall in the exhibition
Community Events
Philadelphia
Sculpture
Visual Arts

A protégé of Albert Barnes amassed his own art collection worth millions. Now it’s for sale

Sidney Rothberg's multi-million dollar collection is briefly on view for free before it goes to auction.

1 year ago

Listen 1:18
One of the four mini-golf courses at Puttshack, on 1625 Chestnut Street.
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

What to expect at Puttshack, Philly’s first tech-driven mini golf venue

The 26,000 square-foot space features four courses, two bars, and an extensive food menu.

1 year ago

A person carves an ice sculpture
Things To Do
Community Events
Dance
Music
Performing Arts

Alvin Ailey, Schomburg Symposium, Best Picture Weekend, The Legendary Wailers and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 22 - 25: Arctic Wonderland in Philly, Paul Stankard in N.J. and “Always…Patsy Cline” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 5:20
Lil Wayne at the 2023 Essence Festival.
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia
6abc

2024 Roots Picnic lineup announced

Lil Wayne and The Roots will celebrate New Orleans and André 3000 will give a special jazz performance.

1 year ago

Beyoncé attends the Luar fashion show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 13, 2024 in New York City.
NPR
Gender
Music
National

Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ debuts at No. 1 on the country chart

Beyoncé became the only other solo woman alongside Taylor Swift to achieve the feat with no accompanying artists, Billboard said.

1 year ago

''Crosswalk'' (2000) by Leroy Johnson, a CFEVA fellow in 2019.
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Michener Museum shows 40 years of helping artists get a leg up

A retrospective at Michener Museum features artists who have gained professional development over the last four decades.

1 year ago

Listen 1:26
Book cover of 'Pursuit of Happiness' by Jeffrey Rosen on the left; Rosen speaking on the right
Books
History
Philadelphia

If it makes you happy: Constitution Center CEO’s book pursues American happiness

"The Pursuit of Happiness" traces the moral philosophy that drove the Founding Fathers.

1 year ago

Various pieces of documents, programs, photos, films and posters from the annual Shiraz Arts Festival are on display
History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

An Iranian arts festival was condemned by a fatwa 45 years ago. Its impact is now on view at Asian Arts Initiative

A groundbreaking Iranian cultural event fell to the Islamic Revolution. Now, the Philly arts center is remembering the Shiraz International Arts Fest.

1 year ago

Listen 1:13
Sara Novic speaks at an event
Books
Philadelphia

‘True Biz,’ an adventure yarn with deaf teenagers, is the Free Library’s ‘One Book’ selection

An adventure yarn with deaf teenagers, “True Biz” was a bestseller in 2022.

1 year ago

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Boyz II Men members, from left, Wanya Morris, Nathan Vaderpool, Shawn Stockman and Mike McCary rehearse at the Shrine Auditorium
Things To Do
Community Events
Food & Drink
Music
Performing Arts
Visual Arts

Boyz II Men, Philly Beer Fest and ‘Zooman and the Sign’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 16 - 18: James Baldwin celebration in Philly, Rowan Jazz Festival in N.J. and Oleta Adams in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 5:22
Grover, pictured on ''Sesame Street'' in 2011, announced on Monday that one of his many jobs is in journalism. The social media response underscored the precarious state of the industry.
NPR
Kids
Media
TV

Grover the Muppet says he’s a reporter. Not for long, joke his beleaguered peers

Some responded with jokes about him getting laid off, a common occurrence in today's media world.

1 year ago

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