Art
CBS 3’s Susan Barnett Will Guest Host ‘The Talk’ on Friday
The local CBS anchor appears on the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. broadcasts along side Chris May. She’ll join the regular cast of Holly Robinson […]
Barnes Reaches $200 Million Goal
The Barnes Foundation has raised $200 million in funds for its new location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In 2009, the foundation was struggling financially […]
Justin Guarini to Star in Media Theatre’s “Chicago”
The Media Theatre has announced that Justin Guarini—of American Idol season one fame—has been cast in the company’s rendition of “Chicago.” Guarini has garnered fantastic […]
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Gang in Philly
The cast and crew of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia were shooting scenes for the upcoming seventh season of FX’s hit comedy. The gang will […]
Philadelphia Orchestra Receives Large Donations
The Philadelphia Orchestra has issued a statement detailing $11.2 million of donations from civic leaders, city organizations and their own board. Additionally, they’ve received $16.3 […]
The New York Times Wants You To See Dead People
Despite being based on death, the New York Times says the Franklin Institute’s “Mummies of the World” exhibit is full of life, calling it “haunting, […]
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Preview
Charlie, Mac, Dennis, Dee and Frank are poised to return for season seven of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” The season is currently being shot […]
Kevin Sbraga Picks a Spot
Top Chef winner Kevin Sbraga has been living the high life since winning the grand prize on the Bravo TV show. Following his Twitter feed […]
PAFA Announces Art for Lenfest Plaza
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has announced that its new public space on North Broad (aka Lenfest Plaza) will be decorated with a […]
Brad Pitt Spares Philly from Zombie Apocalypse
Plan B Entertainment, Brad Pitt’s production company, has chosen to shoot zombie film World War Z in Glasgow, in part because of its physical resemblance […]
?uestlove and The Roots to Channel Beethoven
Now that they’ve wrapped their fourth annual Roots Picnic, ?uestlove and company have announced plans for a new studio album. The album, partly inspired by […]
Ed Rendell Wants Smokin’ Joe Frazier To Punch You in the Face
Add this to the list of things he’s doing with his free time: Former Governor Ed Rendell has begun fundraising to erect a monument honoring […]
Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” Musical Officially Happening
In the 1976 classic, Adrian asks Rocky why he wants to fight. “Because I can’t sing or dance,” he replies. Looks like he may have […]
Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Stephen Starr, The Zahav Boat, Art In The Age and Some (Food) Porn
It’s been another big week here at Foobooz World HQ. We’ve had news from the bigs, news from the neighborhoods, told stories of strangeness and […]
Precipitous Perch for Perch Pub
Brian Freedman worries for Perch Pub, wondering if it’s the right concept for the location. For all its vaunted neighbors—the Kimmel Center and the Bellevue […]