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Ants on a Log, (from left) Julie Be, Anya Rose and Miles Crabtree, will open the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series on June 19.
Pastorius Park concert series celebrates 75 years
The longest-running free outdoor concert series in Philadelphia returns June 19 marking 75 years of presenting a vibrant array of musical performances. more
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The Colored Girls Museum in Germantown "honors the stories, experiences and history of the ordinary Colored girl."
A period of ‘Intermission’ for The Colored Girls Museum
Four months after The Colored Girls Museum was granted a zoning variance to remain in its twin Victorian home, the museum is navigating a period of flux. more
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The Crossing will be accompanied by harpist Elizabeth Steiner and organist Scott Dettra for the choir’s “Month of Moderns 1” concert June 15, which will include the work of Grammy-nominated composer and performer Ayanna Woods.
The Crossing to present ‘Month of Moderns’ on the Hill
Donald Nally will conduct The Crossing’s “Month of Moderns” concerts, Saturday, June 15, at 5 p.m., and Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. more
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Actor Sam Gugino as Mr. Webb comforts and counsels Haley Dunning, who plays his daughter Emily in Old Academy Players’ production of “Our Town,” which runs through June 23.
An ‘Our Town’ that would make Thornton Wilder happy
In all theater, there is nothing like "Our Town." Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1938, the iconic work is now running at Old Academy Players more
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Mary Carpenter (from left), Stephen Cole, Kevin Regan and Caroline Rhoads, of Comedy Sportz, have no shame. They will do whatever it takes, no matter how silly, to make audiences laugh.
Having fun, and delivering laughs, with improv
Standing on a stage in front of an audience and not knowing what will happen next might be scary for some, but for the ComedySportz troupe, no script, no problem. more
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Students of The Stained Glass Project show off their work.
Last chance to see student stained glass exhibit
For two weeks, Gravers Lane Gallery in Chestnut Hill has showcased intricate creations, each piece a testament to the talent of Philadelphia high school students. more
Michael Christopher Schantz, a Chestnut Hill Academy graduate, and Mary Cadden Tucker, Springfield High School graduate, professional actors with numerous TV, movie and theater credits, will be getting married in September.
From Chestnut Hill to Broadway: A local love story
Michael Schantz discovered acting at Chestnut Hill Academy. Meanwhile, Mary Cadden Tucker was acting in musicals at Springfield Township High School. more
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Director Tim Burton’s “Batman,” released in 1989, remains a singular achievement in a crowded superhero universe.
‘Batman’ casts a long shadow at the Mann Center
In the 35 years since the release of Tim Burton’s “Batman,” there have been 128 superhero movies made, and that’s just counting the ones that made it to theaters.  more
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Yoga classes at Chestnut Hill Library help children “release emotion” and “self- soothe.”
Yoga for Youngsters! at the Chestnut Hill Library
On the first Thursday of every month, Maria Eble instructs "Yoga for Youngsters!" at the Chestnut Hill Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. more
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The Fairmount String Quartet performed the recital “Art in Translation” at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church.
St. Martin’s Church alive with music 
The Fairmount String Quartet filled the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields sanctuary with music. more
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Left to right, CHCA Board President Laura Lucas, Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital CEO Richard Newell, CHCA Executive Director Anne McNiff, and Amanda Snider, the medical facility’s senior marketing manager, celebrate the hospital’s support as a presenting sponsor of the Chestnut Hill Community Association’s summer concerts in Pastorius Park.
Summer concerts set
Kelechi Udenkwo (left) and Deja Anderson-Ross share a loving moment in the Quintessence Theatre Group’s production of “Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2, and 3,)” running through June 23.
Stay or go: A Hero’s dilemma in ‘Father Comes Home’
Just in time for "Juneteenth," Quintessence Theatre presents "Father Comes Home from the Wars, (Parts 1, 2 and 3)" by Suzan-Lori Parks. more
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Germantown Avenue will be closed to cars, buses and other vehicles, but food trucks will be welcome along Mt. Airy’s commercial corridor for the community’s annual Supper Sessions food festivals, which start June 12.
Mt. Airy’s Supper Sessions return for a culinary extravaganza
Mt. Airy is gearing up to host its signature outdoor event, Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions, a monthly festival. more
Saul Broudy
Songs of the Dust Bowl at Historic Germantown
Folk musician Saul Broudy, who specializes in bluegrass, country, blues, rockabilly and roots music, will highlight the songs of Woody Guthrie on June 8. more
PhilaMRKT, a one-day pop-up featuring some of the area's best artists, is returning to Chestnut Hill on June 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Kismet Cowork, 12 W. Willow Grove Ave.
Talented designers return to Hill’s PhilaMRKT pop-up
PhilaMRKT, a one-day pop-up featuring some of the area's best artists, is returning to Chestnut Hill on June 7 at Kismet Cowork, 12 W. Willow Grove Ave. more
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Kong could have stayed safe, but he couldn't stay away from Beauty in the 1933 movie, which will screen June 13 at Schuylkill Banks in Center City. Movies are shown either at the Grays Ferry Crescent Esplanade or the grassy area just north of the Walnut Street Bridge. All movies start at sunset, which is around 8:00-8:30pm depending on the month.
In ‘King Kong,’ love will destroy you
RKO's 1933 classic, "King Kong," opens with a fake Arabian proverb and famously ends with another unforgettable quote: "It was beauty that killed the beast." more
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Based in Chestnut Hill and led by artistic director Gayle Wieand since 2005, Philomusica Chorale’s mission is “to entertain, educate, engage and inspire.”
Tempesta di Mare closes one season, announces another
   Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, closed out its 2023-24 season on Saturday, May 18, with an intimate chamber music recital. more
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Japanese director and animator Mamoru Hosoda’s “Belle” takes “a tale as old as time” and uses it to tell an original story about the digital masks we wear, and the ways we strive to show one another what’s underneath.
“Belle” vibrantly reimagines ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Clark Park
“You may not be able to start over in the real world, but you can start over in the world of the U.” So intones a Siri-esque narrator as we are guided through a vibrant digital … more
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Chestnut Hill’s Petapalooza returns with what promises to be a fun afternoon of entertainment, vendors, and live music.
A ‘Paw-some’ celebration for animal lovers
Gather your pets and head to Chestnut Hill on June 2 for a day filled with laughter, love, and wagging tails. more
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In addition to writing five novels, Fink has performed music and storytelling at several Northwest venues over many years.
Losing 20 years of work didn’t stop this Hill novelist
Ted Fink, who will discuss his new book at Hilltop Books, lost a lifetime of work when he stuffed three novel manuscripts, 30 short stories, 20 songs, and dozens of poems into an overnight bag and checked it onto a plane that he and his family were taking to Puerto Rico. more
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