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Philly artist makes regional debut at Rowan University art gallery
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (746+ words) Devan Shimoyama questions the desire for perfection in his new exhibit, "SHIFT," drawing from a reimagining of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck. Philadelphia-born artist Devan Shimoyama brings his artwork close to home with his solo regional debut exhibit,…...
For Latinos in Philly, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment is personal and political
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (812+ words) Riding high after a historic Grammy win, the Puerto Rican superstar will be the highlight of "Benito Bowl" watch parties all around the city. Some people host Super Bowl watch parties, others might even throw "Superb Owl" gatherings or "Souper…...
Philly’s InterAct Theatre muddles history with ‘Plantation Black’
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (685+ words) The world premiere by Phaedra Michelle Scott is about murky family secrets leading to tangled real estate titles. "They say when you dig deep enough, all you find is blood," said Big Mom, a character played by Lenny Daniels in…...
New Native North American Gallery
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (151+ words) New Native North American Gallery'WHYY Museum collaboration, WHYY fashion finds, life on Gem Lane Farm and more! A museum transformation reveals the collaborative spirit behind the Penn Museum's Native North American Gallery. Meet Good Souls Rachel Rutter and Alyssa Bowser,…...
Wawa Welcome America releases schedule, will include 6 nights of fireworks
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (453+ words) Wawa Welcome America returns with 16 days of events, six nights of fireworks, an expanded July 3 parade and citywide celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. The Wawa Welcome America July Fourth concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway closes with a fireworks display. (Bastiaan…...
N.J. leads in arts education but there are rising challenges
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1425+ words) Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight. New Jersey state law requires public schools to teach the arts. (skynesher/iStock) New Jersey is often held…...
Philadelphia Museum of Art rebrands itself, again, back to its old name
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (605+ words) The original rebranding in October was the start of a tumultuous period for the museum. The Philadelphia Art Museum is dead. Long live the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The PMA announced Wednesday it is reverting to its original name after…...
Dave Matthews Band back this summer, but first: new songs and a return to the Gorge
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (582+ words) DMB has announced its annual summer tour with two dates across the river from Philly. To whet fans" appetites, the band announced a forthcoming live album. The Dave Matthews Band has announced its annual summer tour with two dates in…...
Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game
5+ day, 53+ min ago (855+ words) Anna Dhody, a former M'tter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown. During her nearly two decades as curator of Philadelphia's M'tter Museum, Anna Dhody was in charge of selecting and cataloguing items…...
Philadelphia Auto Show shifts into high Gear at Pennsylvania Convention Center
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (828+ words) The Philly Auto Show rolled back into town this weekend, displaying the latest technology in the automotive industry and thrilling test-drive experiences. A beloved tradition since 1902, the first day of the show attracted hundreds of visitors despite frigid temperatures in…...