MusicThe Barnes Foundation inspired some of Lucy Dacus’ new album. Now it’ll showcase her portrait for a limited time.Fans can see the original oil painting used for the cover of her new album, "Forever is a Feeling," at the Barnes Foundation on Thursday and Friday.
MusicThe Barnes Foundation inspired some of Lucy Dacus’ new album. Now it’ll showcase her portrait for a limited time.Fans can see the original oil painting used for the cover of her new album, "Forever is a Feeling," at the Barnes Foundation on Thursday and Friday.
Arts & CultureA Philadelphia artist has replaced Andy Warhol on MoMA’s walls Odili Odita's latest work is 'Songs from Life,' a collection of his signature bright, sharp-edged large-scale paintings.
Arts & CultureA Philadelphia artist has replaced Andy Warhol on MoMA’s walls Odili Odita's latest work is 'Songs from Life,' a collection of his signature bright, sharp-edged large-scale paintings.
Arts & CultureCurtis Opera ‘Candide’ is generally good with some exceptional sparksLeonard Bernstein called this version a 'sliver' of the original, but it manages to entertain and amuse.
Arts & CultureCurtis Opera ‘Candide’ is generally good with some exceptional sparksLeonard Bernstein called this version a 'sliver' of the original, but it manages to entertain and amuse.
Arts & CultureThe man who made pianos sing for the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, and everyone in between Greg Sikora started out a regular Philly kid. He never went to college, lost an eye in Vietnam, and never learned to read music. But he had a gift. A rare gift.
Arts & CultureThe man who made pianos sing for the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sinatra, Lady Gaga, and everyone in between Greg Sikora started out a regular Philly kid. He never went to college, lost an eye in Vietnam, and never learned to read music. But he had a gift. A rare gift.
Arts & CultureTook a little bit of time my friend, but ‘Move Closer to Your World’ is now an officially released songThe iconic 6abc theme (and two never-before-heard versions) can now be heard outside of unofficial YouTube uploads and 6abc broadcasts.
Arts & CultureTook a little bit of time my friend, but ‘Move Closer to Your World’ is now an officially released songThe iconic 6abc theme (and two never-before-heard versions) can now be heard outside of unofficial YouTube uploads and 6abc broadcasts.
Arts & CultureThe Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mahler’s ‘loud’ ‘Symphony No. 6′ at the top of its considerable formWhen everything seems to be happening all the time, you wonder how can music have so much traffic and still cohere? It’s possible with this orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Arts & CultureThe Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mahler’s ‘loud’ ‘Symphony No. 6′ at the top of its considerable formWhen everything seems to be happening all the time, you wonder how can music have so much traffic and still cohere? It’s possible with this orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
OpinionTrump’s order to ‘remove improper ideology’ from NMAAHC is an insane attempt to rewrite historyTrump's threat to withhold federal funds because of "improper ideology" could have a chilling effect on the museum's programming.
OpinionTrump’s order to ‘remove improper ideology’ from NMAAHC is an insane attempt to rewrite historyTrump's threat to withhold federal funds because of "improper ideology" could have a chilling effect on the museum's programming.
WeatherFrom allergies to migraines to arthritis to mood swings, the atmosphere has profound effects on our well-beingThe author of “Something in the Air: A Four-Season Guide to Weather and Health,” being released Tuesday, explains the science and long fascination with how the weather affects our bodies.
WeatherFrom allergies to migraines to arthritis to mood swings, the atmosphere has profound effects on our well-beingThe author of “Something in the Air: A Four-Season Guide to Weather and Health,” being released Tuesday, explains the science and long fascination with how the weather affects our bodies.
Arts & CultureThe Johnston brothers have stories to tell: in art, history, and connecting food to the cityThe brothers, who live and work in Philadelphia, have made their mark in community-oriented projects in different ways.
Arts & CultureThe Johnston brothers have stories to tell: in art, history, and connecting food to the cityThe brothers, who live and work in Philadelphia, have made their mark in community-oriented projects in different ways.
PhiladelphiaThe Mütter Museum is changing course with new leadership After the executive director's departure, the CEO looks forward to a 'fun' and educational future for the institution
PhiladelphiaThe Mütter Museum is changing course with new leadership After the executive director's departure, the CEO looks forward to a 'fun' and educational future for the institution
TheaterWalnut Street’s ‘Dreamgirls’ wows with its stars but not much elseThe musical with great actors and costumes falters in its overall production.
TheaterWalnut Street’s ‘Dreamgirls’ wows with its stars but not much elseThe musical with great actors and costumes falters in its overall production.
Things To Do21 must-attend Philadelphia spring markets and street festivals in 2025A roundup of some of the best and most beloved spring markets and street festivals happening in Philadelphia in 2025.
Things To Do21 must-attend Philadelphia spring markets and street festivals in 2025A roundup of some of the best and most beloved spring markets and street festivals happening in Philadelphia in 2025.
ObituariesThom Cardwell, writer, queer film festival organizer, and original ‘American Bandstand’ dancer, has died at 79Thom Cardwell, 79, the film producer, screenwriter, queer icon, and local celebrity, died on Jan. 2, 2025. He was also one of the original dancers on "American Bandstand."
ObituariesThom Cardwell, writer, queer film festival organizer, and original ‘American Bandstand’ dancer, has died at 79Thom Cardwell, 79, the film producer, screenwriter, queer icon, and local celebrity, died on Jan. 2, 2025. He was also one of the original dancers on "American Bandstand."
PhiladelphiaKate Quinn, Mütter Museum’s controversial director, has been removedMuseum supporters and staff are hopeful for a shift back to the iconically quirky brand the beloved Philadelphia institution is known for.
PhiladelphiaKate Quinn, Mütter Museum’s controversial director, has been removedMuseum supporters and staff are hopeful for a shift back to the iconically quirky brand the beloved Philadelphia institution is known for.
PhiladelphiaVandals destroyed the yarn bomb display at Passyunk Square’s Singing Fountain. Now, community members are knitting replacement art.The Drunken Knitwits yarn group say their art installation at Passyunk Square's Singing Fountain was destroyed and removed over the weekend. Now, the community is helping the group rebuild.
PhiladelphiaVandals destroyed the yarn bomb display at Passyunk Square’s Singing Fountain. Now, community members are knitting replacement art.The Drunken Knitwits yarn group say their art installation at Passyunk Square's Singing Fountain was destroyed and removed over the weekend. Now, the community is helping the group rebuild.
Arts & CultureNever-before-seen scrapbooks tell the story of Pearl Bailey’s life from North Philadelphia to HollywoodWhen Hollywood relegated Black women to subservient roles, Bailey regaled in sparkles and furs.
Arts & CultureNever-before-seen scrapbooks tell the story of Pearl Bailey’s life from North Philadelphia to HollywoodWhen Hollywood relegated Black women to subservient roles, Bailey regaled in sparkles and furs.
