Arts & Entertainment
Beloved carol has deep Philly roots
Ruth Worm volunteers as a greeter at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Rittenhouse Square, where she never fails to inform visitors that
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Sweet success: Brothers expand revival of old-fashioned treats in Old City
Shane Candies at Market and Second streets opened in 1911, and closed almost two years ago. Now it ha
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Last dance looms for Jeanne Ruddy company
One of Philadelphia’s premiere modern dance companies will dissolve next year. It’s not because the company is broke.
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BalletX incorporates the music and commotion of Philly youth
A modern dance company has created a new work with the help of 13-year-old kids. It’s not just for kids.
For months, BalletX
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One former Santa says No No No to working before Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, the Jolly Old Elf has already been on the job for a few weeks.
A few shopping malls brought in
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Viola video installation at PAFA evokes mystery of passage
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has added a new, major work to its contemporary art collection: the meditative, 90-minute video
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Pirates of pizazz: Delaware Art Museum celebrates century with Pyle’s iconic images
The Delaware Art Museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary with pirates.
The Wilmington museum was founded with the paintings an
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For sale: Tape revealing details in aftermath of JFK assassination
New documentation has come to light regarding events following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and it’s for sale.
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A tale of five auditions: Who will portray Dickens in Philadelphia?
For the planned year-long celebration of Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday, the Free Library of P
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Turning humble plywood into art in Philadelphia
For the past 25 years, the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia quietly has been bringing artists from around the world to work with wood.
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First fruit from matchmaker for theaters and churches in Philadelphia
The First Baptist Church at 17th and Sansom Street has devoted a portion of its real estate exclusively to the making of plays.It’s
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Recapturing the magic of that first camera
Remember your first camera and the sense of magic you got capturing the world on film? James Tralie, an eighth grader from Sandy Run Midd
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Philly’s Roots make lasting impression in hometown
The Roots will show their roots.
The Grammy-winning hip-hop band that originated in the Philadelphia High School for Creative and
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Quick-change actors have clothes encounters in ‘Meanwhile…’
The real star of a play in the Northern Liberties may be the quick-change artistry that happens back stage. Watch a video
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