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Philadelphia Chief Cultural Officer Val Gay
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia’s arts sector is vibrant but needs help, survey shows

Anticipating a comprehensive cultural plan being drafted by the city, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance outlines key areas of concern.

2 months ago

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Beauty and the Beast on stage
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ comes to Philadelphia — a tale as old as time, told with a new flair

This reimagined production of the beloved classic comes to Philly, 30 years after the original Broadway show.

2 months ago

Two performers kiss at the end of the final show of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
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Valentine’s Day fun in Philly, Trevor Noah in Atlantic City and Ringling Bros. circus in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 13–16: Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend brings concerts, comedy and family fun to the area.

2 months ago

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a stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence
History
Philadelphia

National Constitution Center opens ‘America’s Founding’ gallery, exploring the path to independence through everyday eyes

The center opens a new interactive gallery featuring rare founding-era artifacts and everyday stories ahead of America’s 250th birthday.

2 months ago

the Joe Frazier statue in Philadelphia
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier statue gets approval to move on up from South Philly to the Museum of Art

The heavyweight champion, an inspiration for Sylvester Stallone’s fictional boxer, will move to a spot near the foot of the museum's steps — after Rocky moves to the top.

2 months ago

Marvis Frazier, right, son of boxing legend Joe Frazier
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier statue could move to beside the Art Museum steps, replacing the Rocky statue

The bronze sculpture of Philly’s real heavyweight champion, an inspiration for Stallone’s fictional creation, has been in the sports complex since 2015.

2 months ago

The steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Museum of Art’s CFO, chief of staff resign amid months of staffing turmoil

The PMA faces more leadership turnover months after the CEO’s firing and as the museum moves past a disputed rebrand.

2 months ago

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Illustrator E.B. Lewis poses with his newest book
Books
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘Children will be what they see’: A longtime Philly book fair puts Black stories — and young readers — at its center

Reading helps children explore worlds they may never see, said City Council’s Kendra Brooks, and fuels a hunger for knowledge.

2 months ago

Hakim's Bookstore
Books
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Bookstores, book clubs and ‘book-ish’ events: A booklovers guide to Philly

Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or curious browser, we have a look into Philly’s book scene that can help you get more involved.

2 months ago

Actors Matthew McConaughey (left) and Bradley Cooper appear in an Uber Eats Super Bowl ad.
Media
TV

Super Bowl commercials try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

This year's Super Bowl ads cost an average of $8 million per 30-second unit.

2 months ago

Director Jennifer Lin (center standing) with Sun Mi Cho and Paul Chan at a screening of Lin's documentary 
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival in a ‘critical’ financial position

The film festival is feeling the pinch after cuts in federal funding, particularly in areas focused on diversity.

2 months ago

A painting features an Egyptian and another Black man with duck feet on his head
Higher Education
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia-born artist makes regional debut at Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum

Devan Shimoyama questions the desire for perfection in his new exhibit, “SHIFT,” drawing from a reimagining of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck.

2 months ago

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DeAnna Supplee portraying her character Morning
History
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

‘Plantation Black’ muddles history with a game of chance in its Philadelphia world premiere

The world premiere by Phaedra Michelle Scott is about murky family secrets leading to tangled real estate titles.

2 months ago

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Bob Marley singing on stage
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First Friday, early Valentine’s festivities, a Bob Marley birthday bash and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 5–8: New theater premieres and a children’s book fair are among weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Museum of Art rebrands itself, again, back to its old name

The original rebranding in October was the start of a tumultuous period for the museum.

2 months ago

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