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A person playing the ukuele
Community
Billy Penn

Ukulele as public comment: Activist briefly enthralls Philly City Council with song about a golf course

Jonathan Leibovic joined other environmentalists in protesting a zoning overlay in Cobbs Creek — with a unique spin.

3 years ago

Beyoncé performs at the Oscars in March 2022. Her
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour is Ticketmaster’s next big test. Fans are already stressed

The first round of tickets to Beyoncé's highly anticipated Renaissance world tour go on sale next week.

3 years ago

Wanda Sykes smiles in a portrait.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating Black History Month, Wanda Sykes, Freeze Fest, and the Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘Forward Motion’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 2 - Feb. 5: African culture celebrated in Del., Wanda Sykes in Philly, and TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 5:40
Margaret Bond seated at the piano in a black-and-white photograph.
Arts & Entertainment

A trailblazing Black, female composer’s work is revived by Opera Philadelphia

A major work by an undersung Black, female composer from the 1960s, based on the writings of W.E.B. DuBois, is being staged at the Academy of Music

3 years ago

Listen 2:22
An up-close image of Jerry Blavat.
Community
6abc

Thousands attend Celebration of Life for legendary Philly DJ Jerry Blavat

"Jerry wished for a big celebration of life," his family's statement said. "And we have a big one planned."

3 years ago

Jerry Blavat poses for a photo
Arts & Entertainment

Veteran DJ David Dye on the style and impact of Philly legend Jerry Blavat

Jerry Blavat’s voice wove into the soundtrack of Philly for more than six decades. DJ David Dye spoke to the Geator’s influence with “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn.

3 years ago

Listen 7:53
Rachmaninoff conducts the orchestra.
Arts & Entertainment

‘It’s our version of the postseason’: Philly Orchestra honors Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday

The Orchestra will play all four of Rachmaninoff’s concertos to honor the composer who had a long, fruitful relationship with the Fabulous Philadelphians.

3 years ago

Listen 1:36
Classic cars fill the Great Hall at the Pennsylvania Convention Center
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Auto Show, NoLibs Restaurant Week, Chestnut Hill On Ice, and G. Love in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 26 - Jan. 29: Philly Auto Show, Spokey Speaky in Del., and Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 6:10
A row of people sit at microphones in the U.S. Senate chambers.
Arts & Entertainment

Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco

Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday about its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.

3 years ago

Jerry Blavat poses for a photo
Community

‘What is Philly without the Geator?’ A city mourns the loss of an icon

Generations of Philadelphians fell under the infectious spell of their indefatigable champion of oldies, Jerry Blavat.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Arts & Entertainment

Kimmel Center evicts Philly POPS over unpaid debts

The Kimmel Center will no longer host the POPS as a tenant as it tries to raise money to pay off its debts.

3 years ago

Jerry Blavat DJs a set
Community
6abc

Legendary Philadelphia disc jockey Jerry Blavat dies at 82

The legendary disc jockey known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Boss with the Hot Sauce" has died at 82.

3 years ago

Lion dancers dance in the street during a parade.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Lunar New Year celebrations, Longwood’s Winter Wonder, Philly Tattoo Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 19 - Jan. 22: Lunar New Year in Philly, tribute bands galore, and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 5:39
Lisa Marie Presley performs during her Storm & Grace tour on June 20, 2012, at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago.
Arts & Entertainment

Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization

Her mother Priscilla Presley says in a statement Thursday that the only child of Elvis Presley died after being rushed to the hospital earlier that day.

3 years ago

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating a King, a night in the museum, Burger Crawl, and En Vogue in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 12 - Jan. 16: Celebrating MLK in Philly, N.J., and Del., En Vogue, Burger Crawl and CC Restaurant Week are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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