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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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In this Oct. 28, 2000 file photo, Bobby Rydell attends a dinner given by the National Italian American Federation at the Washington Hilton in Washington. (AP Photo/Linda Spillers)
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Bobby Rydell, singer and Philly native known for ‘Wildwood Days’ dies at 79

The 1950s teen idol was known for his hits 'Wildwood Days,' 'Volare,' 'Swinging School,' among many others.

4 years ago

Robert Fyvolent, from left, David Dinerstein, Questlove, and Joseph Patel accept the award for best music film album
Arts & Entertainment

Jazz, R&B, classical: Philly talent cleaned up at the Grammys

Philadelphia artists took center stage at the Grammy Awards this weekend as some of the city's talent walked away with top honors.

4 years ago

Anderson Paak (left) and Bruno Mars accept the Record of the Year award at the Grammys
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Arts & Entertainment

10 takeaways from a night of strong performances and curveballs at the Grammys

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Grammys — the lessons, storylines, triumphs and irritations that defined the very long night.

4 years ago

Anthony Mohamed performs at Camden's IDEA Center
Arts & Entertainment

Camden’s IDEA Center celebrates National Poetry Month by honoring late poets

Jazz on Market in Camden celebrates the late Sandra Turner-Barnes and Lamont Dixon and their artistic contributions. It’s the first event at their new Market Street home.

4 years ago

Jon Batiste performs a medley at the 31st annual MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Joni Mitchell on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.
Arts & Entertainment

Jon Batiste wins 4 Grammy Awards in early ceremony

Philly's own Questlove won his sixth Grammy for best music film through “Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised.”)

4 years ago

John Legend accepts the Global Impact Award at the Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Arts & Entertainment

John Legend honored at Grammys’ Black Music Collective event

Legend explained how Black music has set trends for worldwide listeners during the academy’s Black Music Collective event, held Saturday night in Las Vegas.

4 years ago

In this April 26, 2008 file photo, Prince performs during his headlining set on the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware welcomes a Prince (tribute), blues and jazz come to Philly, and queens rule in New Jersey in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Philly Theater Week, Prince Tribute in Delaware among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

4 years ago

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A March 24 dress rehearsal for
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Arts & Entertainment

George Floyd remembered in new choral work

In "A Knee on the Neck," composer Adolphus Hailstork and librettist Herbert Martin pay tribute to Floyd's memory and offer hope for the future.

4 years ago

The Merriam Theater on South Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

The Merriam Theater is now called the Miller Theater

The newly renamed Miller Theater honors Alan B. Miller and his financial support of upgrades and renovations to the 104-year-old theater.

4 years ago

Saint Peter's Doug Edert celebrates after Saint Peter's won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

March Madness, Fur Ball, and Shawn Colvin, in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Wynton Marsalis, Shawn Colvin, Festival of Praise, and March Madness are among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

4 years ago

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Catherine Cahill, CEO of the Mann Center, receiving $1 million in federal funding from Congressman Dwight Evans. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

$1 million in federal funding flows to the Mann Center

The Mann Center’s infrastructure improvement will be supported by the $1.5 trillion dollar spending bill recently signed by President Biden.

4 years ago

Bad Bunny at the Wells Fargo Center on March 16, 2022. (Bibiana Correa / Billy Penn)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Bad Bunny in Philly: Fans perrean to ‘El Último Tour Del Mundo’

A concert full of Latino music and love.

4 years ago

Jennifer Harrison Newman in a scene from Black Lodge
Arts & Entertainment

After two years away, Opera Philadelphia resumes Festival O this fall

Opera Philadelphia had pivoted to filmmaking during the pandemic. It announced a return to live in-person performances with Festival O in September.

4 years ago

An in-game screenshot from ''X2: The Next Power.'' (Courtesy of Tethra64)
Arts & Entertainment

New video game from Philly creators has players battling the evil forces of the music industry

Two gamers influenced by music will show off ‘X2: The Next Power’ at the METAVERSE concert and gaming event at the Fillmore in April.

4 years ago

Students from the McHugh School of Irish Dance in Delaware County perform during the Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Keith Haring remembered, St. Patrick’s Day celebrated, car and pet expos, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Weekend highlights in and around Philadelphia include Keith Haring, Lloyd Price, the Auto Show and a new museum in Old City.

4 years ago

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