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Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia Finalists Announced

Every year, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation asks Philly artists and arts organizations the question: “What’s your best idea for the arts?” […]

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“Hipstoric” Old City Makes Top 12 Art Places List

Most Philadelphians and suburbanites still equate Old City with a place you’re likely to get puked on at 2 a.m., but according to a new […]

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Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo to Play Art Museum This Weekend

Noise rock afficionados have an exciting weekend in store: Lee Ranaldo, a co-founder of Sonic Youth and Rolling Stone’s 33rd-greatest guitarist of all time, will […]

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New Year’s Day Brunching

You are a Philadelphian and a pro partyer, so you know the real celebration is New Year’s Day. So whether you’re looking for sustenance to fortify you […]

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“Disastrous” Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Coming to Kimmel Center

Ah, the Kimmel Center, that $235 million beacon of the arts that has graced Broad Street since the venue’s debut in December 2001. Named after […]

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Latkepalooza and More Spots for Latke Goodness

When Hanukkah time rolls around, we all get excited about different things. For some its the presents, for others the holiday spirit, for many the […]

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Side Project Jerky Pairing (Yeah, We Said Jerky Pairing)

Blah blah First Friday, blah blah denim exhibit… What matters here (or at least what should matter most to fans of fine dried beef products […]

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10 Arts Announces Autumn Chefs Dinner

10 Arts Bistro and Lounge has announced their latest Chefs Dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd at The Ritz-Carlton. 10 Arts’ Culinary Director Eric […]

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People are Writing Songs for Philadelphia’s Public Art

You know how you’re always walking down the street, staring at Philadelphia’s many examples of public art and thinking, Gee, I wonder what that sculpture […]

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Who Wants a Mural on the PSFS Building?

Philly has the most public murals of any city in the country, thanks to the Mural Arts Program. For all our murals, though, Philly can’t […]

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Astronomers Are None Too Happy About Philly’s Light Show on the Parkway

Astronomers are the latest to speak out against artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s light show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The show, titled “Open Air,” debuts Thursday […]

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R2L Debuts Pre-Theater Dinner Menu

Just in time for the start of the arts season, R2L is debuting their pre-theater dinner menu. For $45 guests will receive a three-course menu […]

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The Sandman’s Secret Stone

“Cali was where I first seen the stone,” says The Sandman, explaining how he got his start carving and selling small sandstone sculptures around Philadelphia. […]

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Two Philly Artists Deemed “Most Iconic” of Last Five Years

Blouin Media’s Artinfo has released a list of the 25 most iconic artworks of the past five years. The list includes two artists, Hennessy Youngman […]

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Walnut Street Theatre’s President Made $604,474 in One Year

As the new Philadelphia arts season is officially under way, with the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe in full swing, here’s a look […]