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The Wonder Years
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Philly Music Fest returns in October with an expanded lineup. Matt Quinn and The Wonder Years to headline

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. on the fest’s website.

29 mins ago

Michelle Di Russo conducting the North Carolina Symphony
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Symphony Orchestra taps Michelle Di Russo as first female music director

After starting her career as a dancer and singer, Di Russo will now lead the Wilmington-based orchestra in its 120th season.

2 days ago

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World Cafe Live at 30th and Walnut streets. (Google Maps)
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Hal Real, founder of World Cafe Live, steps down, makes way for virtual reality

Real opened the West Philly concert venue 21 years ago and turned it into a nonprofit. The new leader has brought in VR technology.

3 days ago

Leigh Goldenberg standing in the Wilma Theater
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Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding

Arts organizations in Philadelphia and elsewhere scramble to cope with an abrupt cancellation of promised federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

6 days ago

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Actors on stage for ''Cato (Remixed)'' rehearsal in Carpenter's Hall
Arts & Entertainment

‘Cato (Remixed)’ examines the Founding Fathers’ infatuation with ancient Rome

The original “Cato” was a favorite play of George Washington. Philadelphia Artists’ Collective reimagines it with a critical lens.

1 week ago

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Schoolly D posing for a photo with his plaque on the walk of fame
Arts & Entertainment

Schoolly D, Janis Ian among new inductees in Philly’s Walk of Fame

The annual Walk of Fame ceremony returned after a pause in 2024.

2 weeks ago

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Speedy Ortiz
Arts & Entertainment

Sing Us Home Festival looks to create ‘a lot of memories with a lot of people’ May 2-4 in Manayunk

Festival headliners including Frank Turner, The Bouncing Souls, and event organizer Dave Hause will play alongside AJJ and Tim McIlrath.

2 weeks ago

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Curio Theatre Artistic Director Paul Kuhn with his wife, would-be director of ''A Funeral Farce,'' Gay Carducci
Arts & Entertainment

In West Philly, real life and death interfere with the Curio Theatre comedy ‘A Funeral Farce’

Curio’s original comedy about a funeral home is superseded by the creative team’s familial cancer diagnoses, one of which is terminal.

4 weeks ago

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Will Smith on new music and his (West) Philly roots.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Will Smith releases new music, reflects on Philly

Will Smith returns to music after two decades with his new album, "Based on a True Story." He spoke with Cherri Gregg about his connection to his hometown and personal growth.

Air Date: April 10, 2025 5:00 am

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people in a room for the event
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia experts, researchers discuss importance of arts in education

Researchers in Philadelphia discussed findings on arts education and how to improve access to it.

1 month ago

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Studio 2
Community

Studio 2 Extra: “Audrey’s Children” celebrates life of CHOP’s Dr. Audrey Evans

The new movie tells the story of a groundbreaking doctor in pediatric oncology. Writer and producer Julia Fisher Farbman sat down with Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg.

Air Date: April 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Best of Philly tourism: Off-the-beaten-path edition

We rounded up the coolest spots in Delaware, New Jersey, Philadelphia and the suburbs for food and drink, outdoor activities, attractions worth the cost and free things to do.

Air Date: April 3, 2025 12:00 pm

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Matteo Scammell and Jered McLenigan acting
Arts & Entertainment

Brother vs. brother: InterAct Theatre’s ‘Rift’ experiments with radical empathy in Philadelphia

The two actors playing brothers trying to bridge irreconcilable racial differences switch roles every night.

1 month ago

Emmanuel Ohemang III & Perpetual Motion performing
Arts & Entertainment

April is Philly Jazz Month. Mid Atlantic Arts is celebrating with concerts and education opportunities

The arts organization teamed up with Creative Philadelphia to award funding to local jazz artists and education programs throughout the month.

1 month ago

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King Henry (portrayed by Harley Diamond)
Arts & Entertainment

Shakespeare goes up the country in ‘Ballad of King Henry’ at Swarthmore’s Players Club

A version of “King Henry IV” adapted into Americana folk songs is getting its world premiere.

2 months ago

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