BooksWe can thank the Afro Sheen founder for ‘The Sound of Philadelphia’Mount Airy-based writer Hilary Beard dropped everything to help George E. Johnson write his autobiography.
BooksWe can thank the Afro Sheen founder for ‘The Sound of Philadelphia’Mount Airy-based writer Hilary Beard dropped everything to help George E. Johnson write his autobiography.
OpinionOpinionSee towering cardboard sculptures of Philly landmarks at artist Kambel Smith’s first big local show
OpinionOpinionSee towering cardboard sculptures of Philly landmarks at artist Kambel Smith’s first big local show
Arts & CultureA tree grows in Temple. It bears 40 different fruits.Artist Sam Van Aken's 'Tree of 40 Fruit' uses grafting to create wonder but also to preserve regional agricultural traditions.
Arts & CultureA tree grows in Temple. It bears 40 different fruits.Artist Sam Van Aken's 'Tree of 40 Fruit' uses grafting to create wonder but also to preserve regional agricultural traditions.
Theater‘& Juliet’ is a joyous retelling of ‘Romeo and Juliet’Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare ponder over one question: What if Juliet didn’t have to die over some boy?
Theater‘& Juliet’ is a joyous retelling of ‘Romeo and Juliet’Anne Hathaway and William Shakespeare ponder over one question: What if Juliet didn’t have to die over some boy?
New JerseyRutgers University–Camden’s Stedman Gallery celebrates 50 years The gallery, opened in 1975, was part of the revitalization process of the “city mired in a downward spiral.”
New JerseyRutgers University–Camden’s Stedman Gallery celebrates 50 years The gallery, opened in 1975, was part of the revitalization process of the “city mired in a downward spiral.”
MusicLucy Dacus loves this Philly museum so much she began writing a song during one visitLucy Dacus said she wrote 'Modigliani' at the Barnes Foundation and took Boygenius bandmate Julien Baker there for her birthday. Dacus recently confirmed the two are dating.
MusicLucy Dacus loves this Philly museum so much she began writing a song during one visitLucy Dacus said she wrote 'Modigliani' at the Barnes Foundation and took Boygenius bandmate Julien Baker there for her birthday. Dacus recently confirmed the two are dating.
National PoliticsTrump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with ‘improper ideology’It marks the Republican president’s latest salvo against cultural pillars of society, such as universities and art, that he considers out of step with conservative sensibilities.
National PoliticsTrump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with ‘improper ideology’It marks the Republican president’s latest salvo against cultural pillars of society, such as universities and art, that he considers out of step with conservative sensibilities.
Arts & CultureAn Easton woman paid $12 for a charcoal drawing in a Montco auction. She is convinced it’s an original Renoir.Heidi Markow of Salvage Goods in Easton will give the drawing to the Wildenstein Plattner Institute in New York to see if it's the real deal.
Arts & CultureAn Easton woman paid $12 for a charcoal drawing in a Montco auction. She is convinced it’s an original Renoir.Heidi Markow of Salvage Goods in Easton will give the drawing to the Wildenstein Plattner Institute in New York to see if it's the real deal.
FoodNine BYOBs to try on the Main LineFrom Fraschetta BYOB to Villa Artigiano Ristorante, here's the list of the best BYOBs along the Main Line.
FoodNine BYOBs to try on the Main LineFrom Fraschetta BYOB to Villa Artigiano Ristorante, here's the list of the best BYOBs along the Main Line.
Arts & Culture10,000 Philadelphians gathered to bid the Wanamaker Organ a tearful farewell. Its silence will loom over the city.You could walk into the Macy's to buy boots and walk out lifted up by Handel, Sibelius, or Sir Arthur Sullivan. That’s art serving its highest purpose.
Arts & Culture10,000 Philadelphians gathered to bid the Wanamaker Organ a tearful farewell. Its silence will loom over the city.You could walk into the Macy's to buy boots and walk out lifted up by Handel, Sibelius, or Sir Arthur Sullivan. That’s art serving its highest purpose.
Arts & CultureThe Eagles championship season is getting a Philadelphia Orchestra soundtrack at the Mann this summerLast time, Jason Kelce played sax. This time - who knows?
Arts & CultureThe Eagles championship season is getting a Philadelphia Orchestra soundtrack at the Mann this summerLast time, Jason Kelce played sax. This time - who knows?
TheaterQuintessence’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ shines with its top notch castThe Shakespeare favorite continues to be an entertaining watch, complete with catfights, fairies, and jokes
TheaterQuintessence’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ shines with its top notch castThe Shakespeare favorite continues to be an entertaining watch, complete with catfights, fairies, and jokes
Arts & Culture‘We’re back.’ The Barbary returns to its Fishtown home.Fishtown's two-story dance venue makes its return.
Arts & Culture‘We’re back.’ The Barbary returns to its Fishtown home.Fishtown's two-story dance venue makes its return.
Arts & CultureLang Lang’s artistic maturity shines at Kimmel concertThe Curtis Institute alum's great coloristic sense was most welcome after the pianist's career sidetracks and hiatuses.
Arts & CultureLang Lang’s artistic maturity shines at Kimmel concertThe Curtis Institute alum's great coloristic sense was most welcome after the pianist's career sidetracks and hiatuses.
PhiladelphiaAn emotional, musical end to Center City Macy’s concluded with patrons confused over locked exitsThose who attended the last in a daylong series of organ recitals Saturday night found the store's main exits on Market and Chestnut Streets locked. Then came an announcement to use Juniper Street.
PhiladelphiaAn emotional, musical end to Center City Macy’s concluded with patrons confused over locked exitsThose who attended the last in a daylong series of organ recitals Saturday night found the store's main exits on Market and Chestnut Streets locked. Then came an announcement to use Juniper Street.
Arts & CultureWith a mighty blow, the Wanamaker Organ marks the end of the Center City Macy’s eraThe enormous instrument — 28,750 pipes, 287 tons and snaked throughout the building — isn’t going anywhere. But Macy’s is, closing its showpiece store at 13th and Market Streets for good Sunday.
Arts & CultureWith a mighty blow, the Wanamaker Organ marks the end of the Center City Macy’s eraThe enormous instrument — 28,750 pipes, 287 tons and snaked throughout the building — isn’t going anywhere. But Macy’s is, closing its showpiece store at 13th and Market Streets for good Sunday.
Theater‘Nora: A Doll’s House’ at the Hedgerow Theatre is a fitting homage to the Ibsen classicDespite a murky ending, the original storyline is compellingly expanded over the span of a century with excellent actors
Theater‘Nora: A Doll’s House’ at the Hedgerow Theatre is a fitting homage to the Ibsen classicDespite a murky ending, the original storyline is compellingly expanded over the span of a century with excellent actors
