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Ann Sheridan opens a door in a black-and-white film still as a man looks on in the background.
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From Blob to Noir: Colonial Theatre hosts Philly debut of ‘Noir City’ festival

Eddie Muller’s festival of classic film noir has been around for 20 years, touring through a dozen cities. It’s coming to the home of The Blob.

2 years ago

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter
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‘Enough is enough’: ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars join Philly rally in solidarity with striking SAG-AFTRA workers

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter joined the rally in LOVE Park on Thursday afternoon.

2 years ago

The Dave Matthews Band performs onstage.
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Dave Matthews Band, Philly Mardi Gras, ‘Macbeth,’ and Shark Summer in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 20 - July 23: Premier League in Philly, Shark Summer in N.J., and “Macbeth” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Artists perform at the 2023 Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival
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In West Philly, HopePHL celebrates local artists at Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival

The festival was voted Metro Philly’s Best Annual Festival in 2022 and has been nominated again this year.

2 years ago

Killer Mike and El-P performing on stage
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Killer Mike loves Philadelphia, from the ‘inspiring’ murals to the ‘transformative’ music of State Property

The Run The Jewels rapper is playing Underground Arts on tour for his latest solo album.

2 years ago

A look inside the Magic Gardens.
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

South Street’s Magic Gardens mosaics can dazzle the eye, but they’re also fascinating for people who are blind

Tours now go beyond the visual at Isaiah Zagar’s glittery museum.

2 years ago

Sweden's Stina Blackstenius (left) and the United States' Sophia Smith (right) in side-by-side photos.
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Philadelphia
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Where to watch the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in and around Philly

The 14-hour time difference will make following all the action live challenging, but there will be some places where you can watch the United States play.

2 years ago

Following the success of the first Sweet Juice Fest, organizers took a year to develop 2023's installment featuring a full lineup of musicians, an interactive art installation, and local food and drinks. (Courtesy of Sweet Juice Fest)
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Sweet Juice Fest returns to Germantown, looking to elevate queer and minority artists in Philadelphia

Shamir will headline the July 22 festival, which seeks to highlight the DIY spirit of Philadelphia’s music scene.

2 years ago

The new outdoor space at Prevention Point.
Philadelphia
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Whole lot of love in Prevention Point’s new Love Lot in Kensington

A vacant lot in Kensington has been transformed into an art environment to assist Prevention Point’s harm reduction programs.

2 years ago

Pieces from ''Spiral Q:The Parade'' exhibit on display at Grounds For Sculpture, a 42-acre sculpture park just outside Trenton, N.J.(Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
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‘For the people by the people’: A New Jersey art exhibit at Grounds For Sculpture is a form of peaceful protest

Some of the Spiral Q exhibit’s signature pieces take stances on urgent social issues, including calls to defund police and immigration enforcement agencies.

2 years ago

A portrait of Yeho Bostick, posing for a photo with flowers in his beard.
Music
Philadelphia

Philly musician Yeho Bostick to be remembered at Ardmore Music Hall

Bostick succumbed to cancer two weeks ago. His charisma and musicianship touched a wide swath of Philly’s music scene.

2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, center, and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, center right speak alongside SAG-AFTRA members during a press conference announcing a strike by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on Thursday, July, 13, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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What does the SAG-AFTRA strike mean for Philly film, TV production?

For the first time since 1960, actors and writers are picketing film and TV productions at the same time.

2 years ago

Frank Busso Sr. (left), of Woodbridge, Va., raised an accordion playing family, His son, daughter, and grandchildren joined him for a performance at King of Prussia Mall during the annual American Accordionists' Association convention. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Pennsylvania

An accordion takeover at the King of Prussia Mall

The national convention of the American Accordionists’ Association announced its arrival with an accordion concert in the shopping mall.

2 years ago

Deej, 28, and her best friend Chaz, 28, traveled from Baltimore to attend the Philadelphia leg of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour at Lincoln Financial Field. “We are the drama,” they said while strutting to the entrance of the show. (Erin Blewett for Billy Penn)
Music
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Photos: The Bey Hive swarms the Linc for the first U.S. stop of the Renaissance Tour

Rhinestone cowboy hats, bedazzled stilettos, and bold makeup dominated as fans made their way into Lincoln Financial Field.

2 years ago

Elvis Costello performs onstage.
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Blobfest Weekend, RiverFest, White Affair, Bastille Day, and Elvis Costello in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 13 - July 16: Blobfest in the Philly ‘burbs, Matchbox 20 in N.J., and the Wilmington Street Food Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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