Music

Pavement is one of the most beloved and influential indie rock bands of the 1990s.

Jan. 5 - Jan. 8: Philly Loves Bowie week, Opera Delaware benefit, “SpongeBob The Musical” in N.J., are among the area’s weekend highlights.

The orchestra had announced it would dissolve in July, but the Christmas concerts breathed new life into the ailing organization.

String bands and brass sections echoed through the streets around City Hall, as the fumes of Uhauls and gold spray paint filled the air for the parade.

Band selection is highly competitive with participants selected more than a year in advance. About 80 bands apply each year for 13 slots.

Westwood was an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement.

Dec. 29 - Jan. 1: New Year’s Eve parties in N.J, Del., and Pa., Morris Day, Peepsfest are among weekend highlights in the area.

Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.

Bell worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s.

You can call it another gift from the team this season, with proceeds going to a number of local charities.

Dec. 22 - 25: Disney on Ice, A Longwood Christmas, Electron’s holiday concert are among weekend highlights in the area.

“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn sits down with composer Catherine Marie Charlton to discuss her latest release, “Simple Gifts: Solo Piano for the Holidays.”

Philadelphians full of good spirits came to World Café Live on Tuesday to see the latest talents emerging from the PHL LIVE Center stage contest.

The ongoing program pairs artists with parents to write lullabies for their babies, crystalizing their first years in song.

The players on the team with the best record in the NFL have made a jolly season in Philly a bit more sweet-sounding with the release of “A Philly Special Christmas."