Arts & CultureA large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchy"Match of the Matriarchs," an upcoming show at the Museum for Art in Wood featuring the work of artist sculptor Donna Dodson and others, reimagines the game as an "arena of matriarchal power." Dugan Arnett 10 books with deep Philly connections for your fall reading listsElizabeth Wellington How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Mike Newall He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Stephanie Farr The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterRosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd AdvertisementClassical music is pitching a bigger tent than ever this fall. Here are the best offerings.From film screenings with live scores, book talks, new works, and, of course, some Bach and Mozart, it's a great time to be listening to classical music in Philadelphia.Peter Dobrin Boricua pride murals, Philadelphia Orchestra feat. Joe Hisaishi, and a beautiful manhole cover are among our favorite works of art this weekPlus, a beloved show makes a reboot return on Netflix and a new favorite Fringe ballerinaRosa Cartagena, Peter Dobrin, Elizabeth Wellington, Bedatri D. Choudhury, and Julie Zeglen Philadelphia Orchestra opens its season with a ‘new’ Bernstein piece that tries to do too muchThe concert also marked Gilmore Artist Award winning pianist Alexandre Kantorow's debut with the Philadelphians.David Patrick Stearns William Penn Foundation offers funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum openA Drexel spokesperson did not say whether the school had declined the offer, but said, “No proposal has been presented that would provide a permanent, sustainable path forward" for the museum.Susan Snyder and Peter Dobrin The Phillies camera operator who brings you the best slo-mo shots from the ballgame just released a stellar jazz albumGreg Farnese croons in his own singular style and operates a camera at Citizens Bank Park. His debut album, "Oh No, I'm in Love Again," was produced by Philly jazz pianist Orrin Evans. Dan DeLuca From Indian classical to some patriotic ballet, here are the 9 best dance shows coming to Philadelphia this fallPlus, a Leonard Cohen ballet from Montreal, a very Philly Philadanco season, and, of course, “The Nutcracker.”Ellen Dunkel How Pennsylvania’s quarries went on to inspire a national art movementInspired by the likes of Cezanne and Monet, artists in a New Hope artist community took to painting their surroundings in Impressionist styles. The many quarries in the region made it in too.Bedatri D. Choudhury OpinionThe micro Museum of the Philadelphian celebrates Philly’s macro personalityThe 300-square-foot temporary museum in Fishtown is an absurd and heartwarming love letter to the people who make Philadelphia, Philly. Stephanie Farr | Columnist All the jazz to take you from fall to the holidays in PhillyFrom Jeff Goldblum to an offseason jazz fest down the Shore, blends of South Indian Carnatic and jazz, and a holiday extravaganza, and more.Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer A treasure trove of jewelry awaits at the Woodmere Art Museum’s underground galleriesThe Jewelry Vault is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to the art of jewelry making and includes the work of artisans like Theophilus Annor, Doug Bucci, Henri David, and Mary McFadden.Elizabeth Wellington The first Ronald McDonald House, a space for care and comfort, was established in West Philadelphia What started as a collaboration by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the Eagles, and McDonald's is now a network of 400 houses in 62 countries, including three in the Philadelphia region. Elizabeth Wellington The Rocky statue moved again and is now at the top of the Art Museum stepsThe famed statue's new location caps a monthslong series of monumental moves at the Art Museum.Nick Vadala Opera Philadelphia’s revival of the Gershwins’ ‘Let ‘Em Eat Cake’ will have second run in New YorkThe story — about a U.S. president who doesn’t accept the election results, establishes a dictatorship, and renovates the White House — was meant at the time as satire.Peter Dobrin No joke, these are 15 best comedy shows coming to Philly this fallFrom Kathy Griffin, to social media favorite Mojo Brookzz, the no-holds-barred Tim Dillon, and the hilarious Michelle Wolf, and more. We can't wait to LOL this fall.Earl Hopkins Meet the artist who makes art out of Ikea material board, steer horn, curtain rod, a toy velociraptor, and more'Mixed media' doesn't even begin to define Anna Tsouhlarakis's sculptures. They're her way of never sticking to a linear narrative. “It seems disconnected. It forces people to reckon with it."Amy S. Rosenberg See more storiesAdvertisement
A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchy"Match of the Matriarchs," an upcoming show at the Museum for Art in Wood featuring the work of artist sculptor Donna Dodson and others, reimagines the game as an "arena of matriarchal power." Dugan Arnett
A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchy"Match of the Matriarchs," an upcoming show at the Museum for Art in Wood featuring the work of artist sculptor Donna Dodson and others, reimagines the game as an "arena of matriarchal power." Dugan Arnett
How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Mike Newall
How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Mike Newall
He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Stephanie Farr
He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Stephanie Farr
The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterRosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd
The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterRosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd
Classical music is pitching a bigger tent than ever this fall. Here are the best offerings.From film screenings with live scores, book talks, new works, and, of course, some Bach and Mozart, it's a great time to be listening to classical music in Philadelphia.Peter Dobrin
Classical music is pitching a bigger tent than ever this fall. Here are the best offerings.From film screenings with live scores, book talks, new works, and, of course, some Bach and Mozart, it's a great time to be listening to classical music in Philadelphia.Peter Dobrin
Boricua pride murals, Philadelphia Orchestra feat. Joe Hisaishi, and a beautiful manhole cover are among our favorite works of art this weekPlus, a beloved show makes a reboot return on Netflix and a new favorite Fringe ballerinaRosa Cartagena, Peter Dobrin, Elizabeth Wellington, Bedatri D. Choudhury, and Julie Zeglen
Boricua pride murals, Philadelphia Orchestra feat. Joe Hisaishi, and a beautiful manhole cover are among our favorite works of art this weekPlus, a beloved show makes a reboot return on Netflix and a new favorite Fringe ballerinaRosa Cartagena, Peter Dobrin, Elizabeth Wellington, Bedatri D. Choudhury, and Julie Zeglen
Philadelphia Orchestra opens its season with a ‘new’ Bernstein piece that tries to do too muchThe concert also marked Gilmore Artist Award winning pianist Alexandre Kantorow's debut with the Philadelphians.David Patrick Stearns
Philadelphia Orchestra opens its season with a ‘new’ Bernstein piece that tries to do too muchThe concert also marked Gilmore Artist Award winning pianist Alexandre Kantorow's debut with the Philadelphians.David Patrick Stearns
William Penn Foundation offers funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum openA Drexel spokesperson did not say whether the school had declined the offer, but said, “No proposal has been presented that would provide a permanent, sustainable path forward" for the museum.Susan Snyder and Peter Dobrin
William Penn Foundation offers funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum openA Drexel spokesperson did not say whether the school had declined the offer, but said, “No proposal has been presented that would provide a permanent, sustainable path forward" for the museum.Susan Snyder and Peter Dobrin
The Phillies camera operator who brings you the best slo-mo shots from the ballgame just released a stellar jazz albumGreg Farnese croons in his own singular style and operates a camera at Citizens Bank Park. His debut album, "Oh No, I'm in Love Again," was produced by Philly jazz pianist Orrin Evans. Dan DeLuca
The Phillies camera operator who brings you the best slo-mo shots from the ballgame just released a stellar jazz albumGreg Farnese croons in his own singular style and operates a camera at Citizens Bank Park. His debut album, "Oh No, I'm in Love Again," was produced by Philly jazz pianist Orrin Evans. Dan DeLuca
From Indian classical to some patriotic ballet, here are the 9 best dance shows coming to Philadelphia this fallPlus, a Leonard Cohen ballet from Montreal, a very Philly Philadanco season, and, of course, “The Nutcracker.”Ellen Dunkel
From Indian classical to some patriotic ballet, here are the 9 best dance shows coming to Philadelphia this fallPlus, a Leonard Cohen ballet from Montreal, a very Philly Philadanco season, and, of course, “The Nutcracker.”Ellen Dunkel
How Pennsylvania’s quarries went on to inspire a national art movementInspired by the likes of Cezanne and Monet, artists in a New Hope artist community took to painting their surroundings in Impressionist styles. The many quarries in the region made it in too.Bedatri D. Choudhury
How Pennsylvania’s quarries went on to inspire a national art movementInspired by the likes of Cezanne and Monet, artists in a New Hope artist community took to painting their surroundings in Impressionist styles. The many quarries in the region made it in too.Bedatri D. Choudhury
OpinionThe micro Museum of the Philadelphian celebrates Philly’s macro personalityThe 300-square-foot temporary museum in Fishtown is an absurd and heartwarming love letter to the people who make Philadelphia, Philly. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
OpinionThe micro Museum of the Philadelphian celebrates Philly’s macro personalityThe 300-square-foot temporary museum in Fishtown is an absurd and heartwarming love letter to the people who make Philadelphia, Philly. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
All the jazz to take you from fall to the holidays in PhillyFrom Jeff Goldblum to an offseason jazz fest down the Shore, blends of South Indian Carnatic and jazz, and a holiday extravaganza, and more.Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer
All the jazz to take you from fall to the holidays in PhillyFrom Jeff Goldblum to an offseason jazz fest down the Shore, blends of South Indian Carnatic and jazz, and a holiday extravaganza, and more.Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer
A treasure trove of jewelry awaits at the Woodmere Art Museum’s underground galleriesThe Jewelry Vault is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to the art of jewelry making and includes the work of artisans like Theophilus Annor, Doug Bucci, Henri David, and Mary McFadden.Elizabeth Wellington
A treasure trove of jewelry awaits at the Woodmere Art Museum’s underground galleriesThe Jewelry Vault is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to the art of jewelry making and includes the work of artisans like Theophilus Annor, Doug Bucci, Henri David, and Mary McFadden.Elizabeth Wellington
The first Ronald McDonald House, a space for care and comfort, was established in West Philadelphia What started as a collaboration by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the Eagles, and McDonald's is now a network of 400 houses in 62 countries, including three in the Philadelphia region. Elizabeth Wellington
The first Ronald McDonald House, a space for care and comfort, was established in West Philadelphia What started as a collaboration by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the Eagles, and McDonald's is now a network of 400 houses in 62 countries, including three in the Philadelphia region. Elizabeth Wellington
The Rocky statue moved again and is now at the top of the Art Museum stepsThe famed statue's new location caps a monthslong series of monumental moves at the Art Museum.Nick Vadala
The Rocky statue moved again and is now at the top of the Art Museum stepsThe famed statue's new location caps a monthslong series of monumental moves at the Art Museum.Nick Vadala
Opera Philadelphia’s revival of the Gershwins’ ‘Let ‘Em Eat Cake’ will have second run in New YorkThe story — about a U.S. president who doesn’t accept the election results, establishes a dictatorship, and renovates the White House — was meant at the time as satire.Peter Dobrin
Opera Philadelphia’s revival of the Gershwins’ ‘Let ‘Em Eat Cake’ will have second run in New YorkThe story — about a U.S. president who doesn’t accept the election results, establishes a dictatorship, and renovates the White House — was meant at the time as satire.Peter Dobrin
No joke, these are 15 best comedy shows coming to Philly this fallFrom Kathy Griffin, to social media favorite Mojo Brookzz, the no-holds-barred Tim Dillon, and the hilarious Michelle Wolf, and more. We can't wait to LOL this fall.Earl Hopkins
No joke, these are 15 best comedy shows coming to Philly this fallFrom Kathy Griffin, to social media favorite Mojo Brookzz, the no-holds-barred Tim Dillon, and the hilarious Michelle Wolf, and more. We can't wait to LOL this fall.Earl Hopkins
Meet the artist who makes art out of Ikea material board, steer horn, curtain rod, a toy velociraptor, and more'Mixed media' doesn't even begin to define Anna Tsouhlarakis's sculptures. They're her way of never sticking to a linear narrative. “It seems disconnected. It forces people to reckon with it."Amy S. Rosenberg
Meet the artist who makes art out of Ikea material board, steer horn, curtain rod, a toy velociraptor, and more'Mixed media' doesn't even begin to define Anna Tsouhlarakis's sculptures. They're her way of never sticking to a linear narrative. “It seems disconnected. It forces people to reckon with it."Amy S. Rosenberg
