
Arts & Entertainment
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.
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Listen 1:19Collages 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.
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Listen 1:54The 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.
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Listen 1:25Cezanne 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:18What 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.
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Feb. 22 - 25: Arctic Wonderland in Philly, Paul Stankard in N.J. and “Always…Patsy Cline” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:202024 Roots Picnic lineup announced
Lil Wayne and The Roots will celebrate New Orleans and André 3000 will give a special jazz performance.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:26If 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.
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A groundbreaking Iranian cultural event fell to the Islamic Revolution. Now, the Philly arts center is remembering the Shiraz International Arts Fest.
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Listen 1:13‘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.
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Listen 1:27Boyz 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.
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Listen 5:22Grover 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.
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