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Taylor Swift themed soaps
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Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift fans mean business with Tortured Poets soap, Eras yarn, Kelce cookies

There is a thriving industry devoted to selling crafty products inspired by Swift's music and style.

1 year ago

The title role of Madame Butterfly in Opera Philadelphia's production is represented by a puppet, voiced and manipulated by Karen Chia-ling Ho.
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ evades ‘Puccini’s trap’ with an operatic puppet

The short story and opera is both beautiful and a problem. Opera Philadelphia designed a puppet to help it avoid orientalism.

1 year ago

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Anthony Roth Costanzo poses for a portrait
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s new leader comes into the office from the stage

The famed countertenor plans to keep performing while leading the opera company.

1 year ago

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File photo: BalletX performance (Courtesy of BalletX)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, Mexican Week, Zepparella, VinylCon! and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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For some people, drawing a line between coworkers and friends is very important. But, can you develop friendships at work?
Studio 2
Community

Should you be friends with your coworkers?, update from the polls, jazz trumpet player Terell Stafford

We spend an awful lot of time with our coworkers but when do workplace relationships become friendships and do they help or hurt us on the job?

Air Date: April 23, 2024 12:00 pm

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Peter Nero, leader of the Philly Pops, smiles during a sound check on a stage at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, Monday, July 4, 2005, in Philadelphia, as he and other artists prepare to give a free concert with Elton John to celebrate America's Independence and to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Arts & Entertainment

No Name Pops perform tribute to Peter Nero, former frontman of Philly Pops

Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.

1 year ago

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An upcoming Supreme Court case could have enormous repercussions for the unhoused and for cities tackling the problem to find shelter for people experiencing houselessness.
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Can Homelessness Be Criminalized?, A Preview of Philadelphia’s Festival Season

An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.

Air Date: April 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Annual Naturepalooza at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Earth Day celebrations, Festival of Colors, Motown Magic and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 18–21: Manayunk StrEAT Festival in Philly, The Pine Barons in N.J. and ‘The Flatlanders’ in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Michael Gira
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Swans’ founder Michael Gira embraces the importance of failure ahead of Philly show

With some inspiration from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Swans continue to push sonic boundaries more than four decades into their critically lauded career.

1 year ago

World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joins us to talk about the healing power of music.
Studio 2
Health

Renée Fleming on the Arts And Health, Dan Pashman on ‘Anything’s Pastable’

World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."

Air Date: April 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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Things To Do
Community

WrestleMania XL, Philly Theatre Week and Dine Latino in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 4–7: WrestleMania and Theatre Week in Philly, "Murder on the Nile" in N.J. and a celebration of Black female artists in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Festival grounds
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philly’s Made in America festival is canceled again this year

This announcement comes after the festival was canceled in 2023 due to "severe circumstances outside of production control."

1 year ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts during a baseball game vs. the San Diego Padres on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies home opener, Easter Promenade and the Carole King musical in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 28–31: Easter Promenade in Philly, "Just Like Janis!" in N.J. and Shakes-Beer in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Bob Dylan performs onstage
Arts & Entertainment

Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic lands in Camden for the first time

The mega-concert will be headlined by Bob Dylan and duo Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.

1 year ago

Disney's 'Frozen the Musical'
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Jo Koy and Garden State Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Celebrating Teddy Pendergrass in Philly, The Garden State Film Festival in N.J. and Winterthur’s House of Style Weekend in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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