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An architecture rendering of the Sedgwick Theatre
Movies
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy

The Art Deco movie palace cost the small theater company $2.3 million, with millions more ahead in renovations.

2 years ago

Beck performs at the 2016 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Forum on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Inglewood, Calif. He will play with the Philadelphia Orchestra on Thursday. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Beck and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Piano Festival, Blink 182 and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 25–28: A piano festival in Philly, Foreigner and Styx in N.J. and the Downtown Newark Food and Brew Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Roberto Lugp stands by a sculpture
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, ‘We Here’

Potter Roberto Lugo installed the first of three totems to neighborhood creativity in the Mural Arts Philadelphia project.

2 years ago

A sculpture by Antonio Arroniz Castro featured in the
Immigration
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Sculpture
Visual Arts

‘Shift the paradigm’: An exhibition at Philly’s Imperfect Gallery celebrates immigrant and international voices

The exhibition, which features artists with Latin American and Palestinian backgrounds, is on display through Aug. 3.

2 years ago

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Paul George, Daryl Morey and Josh Harris
Philadelphia
Sports

Sixers GM says Maxey is the ‘key to this offseason’ as players lock in on upcoming season

With the Philadelphia 76ers signing Paul George and extending Tyrese Maxey’s contract, the team may have a “legitimate shot” at a ring.

2 years ago

Anne Ishii,
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Anne Ishii to step down as leader of Philly’s Asian Arts Initiative

Ishii has been executive director for six years and guided the community-focused organization through the pandemic.

2 years ago

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Joel Embiid during a game
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Sports
Billy Penn

All the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware athletes on the U.S. Olympic team

Yes, Joel Embiid will be on Team USA, but the region has dozens of lesser-known athletes you can cheer on this summer.

2 years ago

Tracy Somani and her classmates
Dance
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Ballet offers no-fear dance classes to wary adults

The "Absolute Beginner" course is designed to teach adults the art of ballet, boost their confidence and reacquaint them with their own bodies.

2 years ago

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Frankie Beverly singing
Community Events
Music
Philadelphia

Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert

The Philly-native singer is retiring after 50 years. He said goodbye to fans at the Dell Music Center earlier this month, where $25,000 was donated to local students.

2 years ago

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A man looks forward at the camera while gesturing toward a painting of a woman from the 19th century
History
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

From ‘oops!’ to opportunity: Philly’s Seaport Museum gives historic painting to Andalusia estate

Twenty years ago, the maritime museum accidentally bought an 1815 portrait. Her story can now be told at the historic Biddle family estate.

2 years ago

mini sculpture of William Penn on display
History
Philadelphia

‘Philadelphia Revealed’ exhibit uncovers the city’s history in things that survived

The city’s historic Atwater Kent collection returns to public view for the first time since being transferred to Drexel University.

2 years ago

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Russell Smith's painting shows four people and a house on a hill near the Hudson River
Elections
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

J.D. Vance brought Appalachia into the national discourse. PAFA was already there

“Layers of Liberty” launched well before J.D. Vance became the Republican vice presidential candidate, but the exhibit still meets the moment.

2 years ago

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In this April 13, 2016 file photo, Kevin Hart addresses the audience during the Universal Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2016 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Kevin Hart, ‘Funny Girl,’ Chinatown Summer Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 18–21: Ice Cream Day in Philly, Dave Matthews Band in N.J. and “Julius Caesar” in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Since 2018, The Apologues has helped families cope with the loss of loved ones to gun violence through original portraiture. The organization was honored at Philadelphia City Hall with official citations. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Community Events
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philly City Council honors artists helping families cope with gun violence

The Apologues connects artists with families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. City Council’s president is honoring that work.

2 years ago

Leslie Miller's perennial garden blooms in mid-June.
Books
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

New book peeks over the wall into Philadelphia’s grand gardens

“Private Gardens of Philadelphia” showcases beautiful places few people have seen.

2 years ago

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