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Community

Bristol Riverside Theatre reopens with the help of $2M from the commonwealth

Sorely needed renovations hope to further Bristol’s economic revival.

1 year ago

Rue Landau looks at a work by Nijah Monique Blanton with Blanton
Arts & Entertainment

Survey of Philly artists shows worry over finding work, space and money

The survey by Councilmember Rue Landau was launched in the wake of the closing of the University of the Arts.

1 year ago

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Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney leads a cheer holding the Lombardi trophy with a group of people reaching for it
Arts & Entertainment

Kansas City Ballet kicks off Super Bowl dance smackdown against Philadelphia Ballet

As Super Bowl fever ramps up, ballet companies from Kansas City and Philadelphia are preparing to battle it out online.

1 year ago

Postcards sent to presidents sit on display
Arts & Entertainment

After 21 years of ‘radical listening,’ the voice of the public is on view at Philly’s Free Library

For two decades, Sheryl Oring has taken dictation from the public by typing postcards to five White House administrations.

1 year ago

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WHYY's own Bobbi Booker, then serving as a producer, with Bob Perkins at WRTI studio. (Photo credit: Martin Regusters)
Billy Penn
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Billy Penn

‘BP with the GM’: Former colleague remembers jazz radio icon Bob Perkins

The “other BP” celebrates an iconic, Philly-born original — a journalist, beloved radio host, and mentor.

1 year ago

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Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s FringeArts, ‘Fallawayinto’ cherishes a forgotten champion of the transgender community

Arielle Julia Brown wrote a ritualistic memoriam about her aunt, Donna Nicole Booker, who thrived in the San Francisco underground.

1 year ago

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Cover shot from Elijah Wald's book about Bob Dylan
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Philadelphia author's Dylan book becomes Hollywood hit with Chalamet

Elijah Wald and Avi Wolfman-Arent discuss the pivotal moment in Bob Dylan's career explored in Wald's book "Dylan Goes Electric!," which inspired "A Complete Unknown."

Air Date: January 10, 2025 3:00 pm

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Baritone Joshua Hopkins
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra to premiere ‘Songs for Murdered Sisters’

The song cycle was created in response to an intimate partner killing spring in Canada in 2015.

1 year ago

Member of Kaos Mas band poses
Arts & Entertainment

‘A warm welcome’: Mummers look to include more communities, groups into the tradition

One Mummer club’s partnership with a Caribbean Carnival band could pave the way for more collaborations in the future.

1 year ago

Mummers Parade club
Community

Scenes from the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia

Performers in dazzling costumes wished smiling spectators well along the parade route Wednesday morning.

1 year ago

The Mummers Parade in Philadelphia. (6abc)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

2025 Mummers Parade steps off as Philadelphia rings in the new year

At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in South Philadelphia, a Mummers Mass was held late Tuesday afternoon.

1 year ago

Laila Erica Drew and her mother LaVada English
Education

Mt. Airy woman goes from musical theater at C.W. Henry School to ‘Suffs’ on Broadway

Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage, and in life.

1 year ago

Dayle Haddon attends the Dior Pre-Fall 2024 fashion show at the Brooklyn Museum on Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Canadian model, actress found dead after suspected CO leak at Bucks County, Pa. home

Real estate records show the home belongs to actor Marc Blucas and his wife, journalist and producer Ryan Haddon Blucas.

1 year ago

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie in Asbury Park, NJ. (Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Where to eat in Philly right now, Low Cut Connie’s rock & roll, stars of Hamilton

We count down the most essential restaurants in our region with food critic Craig Laban. Plus, musical interviews with Philly band Low Cut Connie -- and the cast of Hamilton.

Air Date: December 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Icebox Project Space sign at the Crane Arts studios
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Black Visioning Group celebrates 4th anniversary with art, performances

The collective, which supports Philly’s Black queer and trans communities, is holding an event this weekend.

1 year ago

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