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Virginia Kaufmann (right) portrays the free-spirited Mavis, and Mike Boorse is her estranged husband in “The Exes,” a comedy running through Feb. 26 at Old Academy Playhouse in East Falls.
A divorce comedy misses the mark at Old Academy
Now running at Old Academy Playhouse, "The Exes" by Lenore Skomal is a busy 2019 satire that tries to emulate the high-society divorce comedies of the 1950s. more
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City of Women (Jimbo), n.d., by Jim Bloom (The Keen Collection, Philadelphia)
Jim Bloom turns pain into artistic power at Woodmere
The Woodmere art museum will unveil a powerful new exhibition, "Geographies of Freedom: The Art of Jim Bloom." more
Trio Excelsior! musicians (from left) Yevgeniy Dyo, Marja Kaisla and Elina Snellman-Lang, who performed earlier this month at the Historic Oaks Cloister in Germantown as part of a gala fundraiser for the Finnish American Society of the Delaware Valley, will headline a concert Jan. 25 at Woodmere.
Chamber music trio opens this weekend at Woodmere
Chestnut Hill’s Woodmere art museum will present a chamber music recital featuring pianist Marja Kaisla, violinist Yevgeniy Dyo and cellist Elina Snellman-Lang. more
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Ben Kingsley stars as the foul-mouthed, yet eminently quotable psychopath Don Logan in “Sexy Beast,” screening Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Woodmere.
At Woodmere: A Cockney fairytale with a 'Sexy Beast'
One of the enduring popular genres in modern cinema is the heist film.  more
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Visitors can explore the beauty of nature in winter at Morris Arboretum & Gardens in Chestnut Hill.
Morris Arboretum offers winter discounts through February
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens is offering reduced admission prices through Feb. 28. more
Roberto Clemente Jr.
Roberto Clemente Jr. headlines at MCCC
Roberto Clemente Jr., son of baseball legend Roberto Clemente Sr., will deliver a keynote address at Montgomery County Community College. more
The sculpture of artist Gail Lloyd, who worked as an actress and cinematographer in the independent film industry for over 25 years, has been exhibited at galleries throughout the Northwest Philadelphia area.
Mt. Airy artists 'Unearthed' in Allens Lane gallery
Three Mt. Airy artists are bringing their distinctive ceramic visions to The Carolyn and Howard Alber Gallery at Allens Lane Art Center. more
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The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble will perform an eclectic upcoming program at Woodmere that includes the music of Anita Baker, Cole Porter and Cannonball Adderly.
Woodmere’s lineup delivers a love letter to music
After a program of mostly sold-out shows this fall, Woodmere has unveiled the schedule for the Chestnut Hill museum’s upcoming winter series of jazz concerts. more
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Billy Wilder (standing with lens) directs actors William Holden and Gloria Swanson in a scene from “Sunset Boulevard,” showing Jan. 14 as part of the Chestnut Hill Film Group’s Tuesday Nights at the Movies program at Woodmere.
When yesterday won't let go: A Hollywood story
Los Angeles has been rebuilt three times since the dawn of the 20th century. At the Los Angeles County Museum, two large photographs tell this story of transformation. more
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Award-winning author and Harvard professor Imani Perry will discuss her latest book “Black in Blues” Jan. 29 at First United Methodist Church of Germantown.
Author to discuss colors of hope and heartache
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books kicks off its 2025 season with yet another high-profile event with National Book Award winner Imani Perry. more
The Germantown Branch of the Settlement Music School will be renamed to honor Peter Benoliel, the branch’s first president.
A look into the new year finds both sun and clouds
For local classical music lovers, two pivotal changes serve as harbingers of the year to come. more
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The winter/spring program starts with the 1950 classic 'Sunset Boulevard,' directed by Billy Wilder.
A new state-of-the-art projection system for Woodmere movie nights
The Chestnut Hill Film Group kicks off its 53rd season with a major technological upgrade, introducing a new laser projector. more
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Chestnut Hill’s popular Pastorius Park concert series celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Milestones mark a banner year for NW Philadelphia arts
NW Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions celebrated significant achievements in 2024. more
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Acclaimed organist Cherry Rhodes celebrated the restoration of the Aeolian- Skinner pipe organ at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill with a dedication recital in September.
A historic organ restored and anniversaries celebrated
The Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, finally made its re-debut. more
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The cast of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Quintessence Theatre Group.
Celebrating a diverse year of magic for our local theaters
Two outstanding holiday shows cap a year of diverse and captivating theater in the Chestnut Hill region. more
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Matthew Wautier-Rodriguez and Julian Brightman (from left) play comical gangsters in a scene with the battling divorced couple played by Jennie Eisenhower and Chris Cherin in Quintessence Theatre Group’s production of the musical “Kiss Me Kate.”
A joyous 'Kiss Me Kate' delivers Broadway magic
Quintessence closed out the year with a high-energy production of "Kiss Me Kate." It is a joyous show from beginning to end. more
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Larissa Noble, of Poser Creative, will host crystal sound bath meditation sessions during a practice accented by views of the winter sky.
Sound bath meditation at Chestnut Hill’s skyspace
In an era where mindfulness feels increasingly elusive, a former fashion designer is bringing an ancient meditative practice here. more
The award-winning choir The Crossing with leader Donald Nally and composer David Lang at a recording session for Lang’s concert-length “poor hymnal,” which will be performed Dec. 22 at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill.
Piffaro, The Crossing celebrate the holidays on the Hill
Two of the Northwest’s most favorite ensembles will be celebrating Christmas with concerts at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. more
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Jessie Tristan Read with “Number 1, Yellow.”
Former finance whiz now banking on abstract art world
You might think that finance and abstract art have as much in common as cheese and chalk. But Jessie Tristan Read proves they can coexist. more
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"Beatles '64," the new documentary produced by filmmaker Martin Scorsese that chronicles the music group's first trip to the U.S. to perform on "The Ed Sullivan Show," can be streamed on Disney+.
Girls lead the way in Scorsese's fresh Beatles look
“Beatles ‘64” captures the Beatles’ first trip to America to perform on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” more
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