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Rabbi Bob Alper, who will be performing Saturday, Aug. 22, at The Stagecrafters Theater in Chestnut Hill, is never at a loss for a punchline.
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by Len Lear
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8/20/26
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Junwen Liang grew up in Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi Province in southern China. He began studying the piano at the age of 9 and first discovered his passion for classical music.
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by Len Lear
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8/20/26
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Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels' newest pilot program is Arts on Wheels, a collaborative effort of CHMOW and Allens Lane Art Center to bring creative arts to the older and often homebound CHMOW clients.
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by Len Lear
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8/13/26
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Now running at Act II Playhouse, “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground” by Richard Hellesen, is a fictional portrait of the president, but draws heavily on Eisenhower’s public statements and private writings.
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by Hugh Hunter
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8/13/26
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Few things besides a heat wave signal the arrival of summer like a perfect peach. Nothing beats eating one out of hand. Honestly, that’s what you should do. Seriously.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor
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8/13/26
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The Sedgwick Theater, home to Quintessence Theatre in Mt. Airy, is developing a new and improved theater experience as it embarks on a series of renovations.
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by Julianna Musser
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8/13/26
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In Indian religious thought, nirvana is the ultimate state of enlightenment. It is considered the highest form of spiritual achievement and is often characterized as an absolute truth that is difficult to describe.
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by Len Lear
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8/13/26
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Steve Lopez once wrote, “At Jim Dragoni’s performances, the rhythm of the music pulls people in, the melody grabs them, and the improvisation holds them."
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by Len Lear
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8/13/26
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Don’t get Keith Wallace started about pretentious sommeliers who expound on the balance and complexity of a wine while ignoring the finish on the casual drinker’s wallet.
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by Robert Calandra
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8/6/26
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Longtime Mt. Airy singer/songwriter Sharon Katz, who will be performing selections from her new album, “Desert Air,” in Wayne on Aug. 9, is so much more than an outstanding musician.
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by Len Lear
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8/6/26
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“This Silent Music" will receive its world premiere on Saturday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., at the James Turrell Skyspace in the Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 20 E. Mermaid Lane.
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by Len Lear
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8/6/26
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Every year, Woodmere selects a juror to put out a call for contemporary artists in Philadelphia to submit their work for an exhibition centered around a general theme.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/30/26
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Although estimates of how much time museum visitors spend looking at works of art vary, experts say their gaze rarely exceeds half a minute.
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by Len Lear
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7/30/26
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Allens Lane is hosting the Pretzel Theater Company in a joyous revival of “Songs for a New World.”
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by Hugh Hunter
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7/30/26
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For many years, Christopher Yingling dreamed of having a theater company. When it came time for him to create one, he turned to some of his closest friends.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/30/26
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The Lantern Theater Company is making progress on an expansion to Northwest Philadelphia, with a planned 2027 opening of its Mt. Airy theater.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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7/23/26
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So, let me tell you about my love affair with circus peanuts.
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by Jeff Meade
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7/23/26
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Music has been part of Philly area singer Deb Callahan’s life since she was a kid listening to — and loving — her mother’s Nina Simone records and learning to appreciate Black musical traditions.
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by Jeff Meade
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7/23/26
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As the celebration of America’s 250th birthday continues, the Museum of the American Revolution is partnering with the Free Library of Philadelphia to host educational events.
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by Julianna Musser
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7/23/26
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Ted Fink has just published “After the Heist,” which he calls “a novel of ambition, loyalty, betrayal and the devastating cost of one reckless choice."
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by Len Lear
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7/23/26
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