Music
Oscar Hammerstein’s farmhouse in Doylestown will become a museum
The ink is dry on a deal to buy the musical theater giant’s property in Doylestown, Pa., to turn it into a museum and education center.
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Listen 3:09First-time conductors take a crack at Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Philadelphia Ballet is extending the baton to aspiring conductors for selected performances of the holiday classic.
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Piffaro offers the music of a German Christmas, circa 1500
Piffaro, Philadelphia authentic Renaissance band, will play music of Southern Germany from 500 years ago.
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Listen 1:43Dec. 7 - 10: Rare Book Fair in Philly, “Who’s Holiday” in N.J., and Winterthur seasonal events in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:42‘Time’ magazine names Taylor Swift its 2023 Person of the Year
The international pop star has been playing to massive crowds on her Eras Tour and has garnered attention for her budding romance with Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce.
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P!nk announces 2024 Summer Carnival Tour with stop in South Philadelphia
The singer announced her 2024 Summer Carnival Tour will include stops at Lincoln Financial Field and Hersheypark Stadium.
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Philly teen Nathanael Barlow wins gold at Amateur Night at the Apollo
The 16-year-old’s rendition of “For All We Know” by Donny Hathaway earned him the competition’s top prize.
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Listen 1:36Philadelphia lights up the holiday tree at City Hall
The tree was lit during 6abc’s Thursday evening broadcast, featuring American Idol winner and platinum-selling singer Jordin Sparks.
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Listen 1:01The scent of a symphony: The Philadelphia Orchestra premieres a new work about how music smells
Jimmy López Bellido explores olfactory synesthesia in his new work, “Ephemerae.”
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Listen 1:41Best and Worst Holiday Movies, Connor Barwin on Eagles’ Christmas Album, COP28 Climate Summit
We'll debate our favorite holiday films and what makes them truly great. Plus, Eagles' Connor Barwin on 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' album, and eyes on COP28 in Dubai.
Air Date: November 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Shane MacGowan, irascible frontman of The Pogues, has died at age 65
Shane MacGowan, the hard-drinking frontman for Irish punk band The Pogues, has died. He was 65 years old.
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Nov. 30 - Dec. 3: The Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross in N.J., and the Annual Holiday Craft Show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:15‘A Philly Special Christmas Special’ premieres on YouTube for Thanksgiving
The short animated film that follows Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson as they try to put on a Christmas show for the city of Philadelphia.
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Nov. 23 - 26: Seasonal attractions open in Philly, Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade in N.J., and Black Friday comedy show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:00Jason and Travis Kelce’s very Philly take on ‘Fairytale of New York’ makes it to No. 1 on iTunes
“Fairytale of Philadelphia” is the third single released from the Eagles’ holiday album, which is raising money for charity.
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