
Arts & Entertainment
Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton Leithauser on loss, love and The Walkmen’s Philly roots
Hamilton’s latest record “This Side of the Island” came out in March. His tour comes to the Ardmore Music Hall on May 15.
Air Date: May 9, 2025 1:00 pm
Listen 16:58The museum has had two tumultuous years. Now, the two historians newly in charge of this storied institution explain their vision for the future.
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Listen 1:47The rise of the spicy book club
Spicy romance novel sales have jumped in the last few years. What's behind the all the buzz? Author Betty Corrello and Philly's Cupid's Bookshop owner Tina Long join us.
Air Date: May 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:57Mother’s Day fun, VinylCon! and Lakecia Benjamin, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:41The empty visitor center in LOVE Park now lights up with Philly immigrants, old and new
The empty visitor center shaped like a flying saucer comes to life with nightly film projections about Philly immigrants.
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Listen 1:33Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am
Kelce showed off his game at a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship, posting a video of his swing online and asking both pros and amateurs for advice on how to get better.
2 months ago
Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding
Arts organizations in Philadelphia and elsewhere scramble to cope with an abrupt cancellation of promised federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Listen 2:32Mural Arts’ after-school programming prepares students, heals communities
Founded in 1984, Mural Arts Philadelphia has created more than 4,000 murals. The nonprofit organization also helps kids hone their artistic and social skills after school.
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Listen 1:03May the 4th Be With You: How Star Wars Day became a worldwide celebration
What began as a clever pun, Star Wars Day has transformed into a full-blown cultural holiday, with global tributes to Jedi, droids, and the enduring force of fandom.
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‘Cato (Remixed)’ examines the Founding Fathers’ infatuation with ancient Rome
The original “Cato” was a favorite play of George Washington. Philadelphia Artists’ Collective reimagines it with a critical lens.
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Listen 1:30An 1859 fantasy of Black material culture is manifested as a “funhouse” of art and cultural criticism at Winterthur.
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Listen 1:12‘May the 4th’ amuse you: A guide to celebrating ‘Star Wars’ this weekend
It’s the unofficial holiday for fans of the epic sci-fi series. If you’re one, find others at these Philadelphia events.
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Sing Us Home, street festivals galore and Devo in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 1 - May 4: ‘Bug’ in Del., BalletX in Philly and ‘How the Light Gets In’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Schoolly D, Janis Ian among new inductees in Philly’s Walk of Fame
The annual Walk of Fame ceremony returned after a pause in 2024.
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Listen 1:24Philly looking for ‘Phambassadors’ to boost city pride in the run-up to 2026
The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.
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