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Performing Arts

Models stand for a group photo backstage at Philadelphia Fashion Week, held at Dilworth Park. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Things To Do
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Philly Fashion Week, XPoNential Music Fest, Opera Philadelphia O23, and Montco Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 21 - 24: Philly Fashion Week in Philly, XPoNential Music Fest in N.J., and Bill Bellamy in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Steve H. Broadnax III is a playwright and resident director at People's Light in Malvern. His play, ''Bonez,'' will launch the theater company's Queerways PA, a program to develop new plays through community engagement
Arts & Entertainment

People’s Light launches queer playwriting program with a horror story

People’s Light will foster new plays written about the intersection of race and sexuality. It starts with “Bonez,” a blood-splattered horror play.

2 years ago

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John Jarboe performing
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fringe performer imagines eating her twin sister: ‘It gave me a lot to digest’

John Jarboe invents “Rose,” a genderqueer performance about her twin sister who vanished in utero.

2 years ago

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A view of a car at the Coatesville Grand Prix
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Coatesville Grand Prix, Peter Gabriel, Ne-Yo, Ann Lowe, and Hispanic and Native American cultural celebrations in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sep. 14 - Sept. 17: Coatesville Grand Prix near Philly, Boyz II Men in N.J., and Ann Lowe exhibit at the Winterthur in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet, walks down a street in South Philadelphia, accompanied by residents and community members.
Arts & Entertainment

A 12-foot Syrian refugee puppet is asking you to play with her in Philly

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee, is a global theater project to evoke empathy for people displaced by war.

2 years ago

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Clown Alex Tatarsky in ''Sad Boys in Harpy Land.''
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philadelphia is a national center for clowns. No, really

For evidence, look no further than this year’s Philly Fringe Festival, with its 300-plus performances in dance, music, theater, and film.

2 years ago

Jackie Soro performs onstage.
Arts & Entertainment

South Street businesses lend a hand to Fringe Festival’s queer-friendly cabaret

Late Night Snacks, now in its sixth year, has popped up in a vacant storefront. The business district would like the property to be a performance space permanently.

2 years ago

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Martha Eies on stage.
Arts & Entertainment

She’s back: Funk freak Red 40 makes her hometown return in Fringe Fest

Funky, liberating, and a little gross, Martha Eies’ alter ego disappeared from Philly almost five years ago. This weekend, she’s back.

2 years ago

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Bruce Springsteen cited symptoms of peptic ulcer disease in taking a break from his international tour. The singer, who says he'll make up the concert dates, is seen here performing in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July. Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images
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Arts & Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen cancels a slate of concerts, citing peptic ulcer disease

For decades, conventional wisdom held that peptic ulcers were caused by stress and unhealthy eating habits. But the vast majority are caused by bacteria.

2 years ago

Dancers performing on stage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Duran Duran, Mexican Independence Day, Delaware River Festival, Gregory Porter, and CollegeFest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 7 - 10: Fringe Fest in Philly, St. Anthony’s Festival in N.J., and Brandywine Festival of the Arts in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Jennifer Weiner is the author of many bestselling books. Her latest is The Breakaway.
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Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner, Hurricane Season Update, Philly Fringe Sneak Peek

"The Breakaway" author Jennifer Weiner joins us. Also, the latest on tropical storms and depressions midway through hurricane season, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Air Date: September 6, 2023 12:00 pm

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UArts Dean of Arts Sheryl Oring used a vintage Royal typewriter to ask incoming students ''What does art mean to you?''
Education
Billy Penn

With a red vintage typewriter, new UArts dean inspires students to define ‘art’

Sheryl Oring’s typewriting performances have gained acclaim worldwide.

2 years ago

Steven Tyler (left) and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform during night one of their ''Peace Out: The Farewell Tour'' on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on

Get ready to say goodbye to one of America's greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created

2 years ago

Joseph Ahmed rehearses his solo show ''Half Magic,'' about unpacking his mixed-race childhood, at the Fidget Space, one of the stages of the Cannonball Festiva
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fringe hubs are expanding exponentially. Is this the future of theater?

The Cannonball Festival now hosts half of the Fringe Festival. Its model of cooperative performance could be the future of theater.

2 years ago

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Aerosmith performs onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Aerosmith, Sting, Labor Day Volksfest, Vienna Light Orchestra, and Brazilian Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 31 - Sept. 3: Aerosmith in Philly, Sting in N.J., Arts and Jazz Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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