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Erin Elman smiles next to her painting
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Former UArts students, faculty and alumni exhibit on the walls of Philly City Hall

Dozens of artists impacted by the closure of the University of the Arts submitted work to what might be their last collective exhibition.

2 years ago

an outdoor view of the home
History
Music
Pennsylvania

A drop of golden sun: Future Oscar Hammerstein Museum in Doylestown gets another $500K from Pennsylvania

The future museum of the musical theater writer in Doylestown gets a second infusion of state money.

2 years ago

colorful, abstract carvings of faces
Community Events
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly

After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.

2 years ago

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Artifacts in the exhibit
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘African American history is American history and world history’: Blockson Collection celebrates 40th year

The curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection spoke about the importance of the collection and its significant milestone.

2 years ago

Three people sit in a theater
Movies
Pennsylvania

‘Delco: The Movie’ set for world premiere at Media Theatre

The crowdfunded, independent film is the brainchild of a Sun Valley High School alum.

2 years ago

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Tommy Avallone's latest documentary
Studio 2
Media
Movies
TV

Studio 2 Extra: Famous TV and movie houses…and what it’s like to live inside

Picture the house from Home Alone, Full House or Friday. In a new documentary, NJ's own Tommy Avallone reveals the perks, and the consequences, of living in a famous home.

Air Date: December 20, 2024

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Howard Eskin
Media
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio

The self-described “King” offered no reason for his stepping aside.

2 years ago

Icebox Project Space sign at the Crane Arts studios
LGBTQ
Neighborhoods
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Black Visioning Group celebrates 4th anniversary with art, performances

The collective, which supports Philly’s Black queer and trans communities, is holding an event this weekend.

2 years ago

A scene from the opera, with actors on stage
Delaware
Employment
Music

From side gigs to center stage: How OperaDelaware’s groundbreaking program gives singers stability and a creative home

OperaDelaware offers salaried positions, helping reshape artists’ careers and making opera more accessible to the community.

2 years ago

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a light shines on an ark in a hand
Employment
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

The Newark ark and its mysterious creator are revived at Philly’s Theatre Exile

The enigmatic story of Kea Tawana and her visionary, defiant ark is the basis of a poetic theater piece at Theatre Exile.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Celebrating sisterhood: Mother-daughter duo presents a ‘Black Girl Magic Holiday’ at The Divine Lorraine

The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.

2 years ago

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Questlove poses
Movies
Music
National
TV

Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances

“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music" will broadcast live on NBC in January and become available to stream on Peacock.

2 years ago

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K-12
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Museum of Art brings students to latest exhibition with free buses

Students in the region can get a guided tour of “The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure” till February.

2 years ago

Joel Bohy appraising the artifacts next to Nanette Osborne
History
Philadelphia

A calfskin wallet made from a Revolutionary War drumhead is coming to the Museum of the American Revolution

After appearing on “Antiques Roadshow,” descendants of a Revolutionary soldier have donated artifacts to the Museum of the American Revolution.

2 years ago

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Chloe Lucente leads the choir
Homelessness
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia lifts voices at Broad Street Love

The Harmonious Communities program formed a choir at the service and resource center for people experiencing homelessness.

2 years ago

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