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File photo: Michael Imperioli (left) and Tony Sirico attend HBO's ''The Sopranos'' 20th anniversary at the SVA Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico, ‘Paulie Walnuts,’ dies at 79

Among his other film credits are Woody Allen's “Bullets over Broadway” and “Mighty Aphrodite.”

3 years ago

Gladys Knight performs at a special screening of ''Summer of Soul'' at The Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
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Blobfest returns, Hispanic Fiesta, Tiny Elephant fest, and Gladys Knight in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The weekend’s events include the return of Blobfest, Hispanic Fiesta, the Tinicum Arts Festival, Prince in the park, and Gladys Knight and The Chicks in concert.

3 years ago

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Three people pose, smiling, in a theater.
Arts & Entertainment

After 3 years, the new play conference PlayPenn re-emerges under new leadership

The conference for new play development was rocked by racist accusations. After three years down, it returns with new leadership and commitment to DEI.

3 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
Arts & Entertainment

Wawa Welcome America to capture ‘expressions of freedom’ in storytelling event

The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.

3 years ago

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Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

3 years ago

Carmen Khan sits in the middle of the audience seats of a theater, with her arm stretched out over the chair next to her.
Arts & Entertainment

Take two: Professional theater returns to West Chester

The Uptown! is shifting from presenting theater to creating theater, making it one of only two professional production companies in all of Chester County.

3 years ago

The 200-foot-long, 21-foot-high dragon lantern glows red in the dark.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Manayunk Arts Fest, Chinese Lantern Festival, Sommerfest, history, music, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Wynton Marsalis and Bucks-Montco Pride Fest are also among Philly, Delaware, and N.J. events this weekend for the kickoff of the official summer season.

3 years ago

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Thomas Choinacky and Severin Blake, performers with Applied Mechanics, perform the piece “The Colonialists” earlier this year at Ball State University, in Indiana.
Arts & Entertainment

Trade School brings Detroit artists to mingle with their Philadelphia counterparts

The Trade School art festival in a variety of venues across Philadelphia brings Philly and Detroit artists together for collaboration.

3 years ago

Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Lisa Loeb, Kidchella in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Foodtruck Frenzy, Brian McKnight and Movies On The Block are also on tap as Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations share the weekend calendar.

3 years ago

Listen 5:00
Close up of Jennifer Hudson in a pink dress.
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Arts & Entertainment

How to watch the Tony Awards — and why Jennifer Hudson might make history

A Tony award is the final piece of the puzzle for Hudson, who is on the verge of reaching EGOT status — or winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

3 years ago

African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Flower Show, Odunde, Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Festivals and live music continue their comeback as this weekend’s events also include the Wayne Music Fest, Suburban PRIDE, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

3 years ago

Mary J. Blige performs
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Photos from the Roots Picnic, returning for a glorious music celebration in Fairmount Park

More than 60,000 tickets were sold for the 15th annual festival, hosted on two stages at the Mann Center.

4 years ago

(Twitter/@RootsPicnic)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Roots Picnic is back! Plus Philly Pride, The Skirmish in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sister Hazel, KC and the Sunshine Band and a celebration of a classic car are also among weekend highlights in the tri-state for the first weekend in June.

4 years ago

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File photo: Actor Ray Liotta attends the ''No Sudden Move'' premiere during the 20th Tribeca Festival in New York on June 18, 2021. Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in ''Goodfellas'' and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in ''Field of Dreams,'' has died. He was 67. A representative for Liotta told The Hollywood Reporter and NBC News that he died in his sleep Wednesday night in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming a new movie. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

N.J. native Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies

Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67.

4 years ago

A horse jumping over hurdles
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Food fests, Haim, Prince in the Park, Devon Horse Show in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The busy Memorial Weekend schedule also includes Nelly, the Latino Film Festival and a celebration of Black Birders Week.

4 years ago

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