Performing Arts
‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81
Roundtree was considered as the “first Black action hero.”
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With an immersive performance in Old City, ‘Les Blancs’ takes on African colonization
The show, based on a script by “Raisin in the Sun” playwright Lorraine Hansberry, stimulates all your senses — including your mind.
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Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83
Young also appeared in films including “Chinatown” and “Once Upon a Time in America” and on TV shows including “Miami Vice” and “The Sopranos.”
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Oct. 19 - 22: Philadelphia Film Festival, Hagley Craft Fair in Delaware, and Hallowine on Haddon in N.J. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat, and Latin American Book Fair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Oct. 11 - 15: Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat in N.J., and Freaky Friday at the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington are among the weekend’s highlights.
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‘Fun with Franklin’: An Old City event re-enacts Ben Franklin’s arrival to Philly 300 years ago
The American Philosophical Society hired actors to honor the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s first day in Philadelphia.
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Oct. 5 - 8: OURfest in Philly, Collingswood Book Festival in N.J., and Malcolm Jenkins book-signing in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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The area just south of City Hall was transformed as a hub for people who sought cultural programs 30 years ago.
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To Cirque, or not to Cirque? Philly circus pros weigh in on Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil makes the North American debut of “Bazzar” in Philly, a city with a strong homegrown circus scene.
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Penn Live Arts will feature works addressing gun violence in upcoming season
The new season, opening this weekend, will feature works by hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rennie Harris and the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.
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Philly Fringe co-founder Nick Stuccio to step down after 27 years
Nick Stuccio built Philly Fringe into a major cultural event with a national reputation. He will step down in April 2024.
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Sept. 28 - Oct. 1: Philadelphia Orchestra opener in Philly, Made in New Jersey Festival, and Chillin with Charlie in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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David McCallum, star of hit TV series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90
McCallum’s work with “U.N.C.L.E.” brought him two Emmy nominations. He returned to television in 2003 in another series with an agency known by its initials — CBS’ “NCIS.”
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Big Tobacco’s Addictive Snacks, Medical Aid in Dying, Opera Philadelphia
We’ll find out how cigarette manufacturers made some processed food addicting. Then, Judy Govatos talks about death with dignity. Opera Philadelphia's David Devan also joins.
Air Date: September 21, 2023 12:00 pm
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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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