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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.

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Lil Wayne at the 2023 Essence Festival.
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Philadelphia
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2024 Roots Picnic lineup announced

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

2 years ago

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

2 years 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.

2 years ago

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Book cover of 'Pursuit of Happiness' by Jeffrey Rosen on the left; Rosen speaking on the right
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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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

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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.

2 years 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
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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.

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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.
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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.

2 years ago

Jon Stewart sits at the Daily Show desk on his the first night of his return.
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Media
TV

Jon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ return is so smooth, it’s like he never left

Stewart eased back into the host's chair Monday night without missing a beat, firing off jokes with a familiar style that felt like he had left just a few weeks ago.

2 years ago

Nicole Heaston, performing in the world premiere of “The Listeners” at the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, in Oslo, Norway in 2022. (Courtesy of Opera Philadelphia)
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Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia announces new season without fall festival

The 2024-2025 season will open with the delayed American premiere of “The Listeners." The company is still deciding if and how to produce a festival.

2 years ago

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the trophy after the team's win in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22.
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Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game: 9 takeaways from Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl Sunday featured back-to-back wins for Kansas City, Las Vegas spectacle and plenty of Taylor Swift close-ups.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift attends the Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
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Elections
National

Trump slams Swift, prompting other politicians to come out as Swifties

Trump said that copyright legislation he signed while president had made Swift "so much money," arguing it would be "disloyal" of her to endorse Biden.

2 years ago

A screengrab from a Super Bowl ad.
NPR
Business
TV

Super Bowl ads played it safe, but there were still some winners

Celebrities from Beyoncé to Arnold Schwarzenegger sold products with a wink.

2 years ago

The Uptown marquee showing a large list of artists performing there
History
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

WHYY-TV remembers the heyday of the Uptown Theater

A new documentary traces the architecture, music and community that made the once-great venue on North Broad shout.

2 years ago

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