Arts & Entertainment

A decade of promoting local music talent

If you listen closely, a lot has happened over the last decade. South Philly resident Dan Drago has had a front-row seat to the local music scene through his 25...

Cannonball ready for the Fringe

Cannonball will take center stage in September as the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, offering independent performances from artists of every discipline. In its fourth year, Cannonball maintains...

Play tackles acclaimed book from a different perspective

When Erich M. Remarque’s novel All Quiet on the Western Front was released just a decade after the end of World War I, the...

Magic Gardens unveils new artwork

New artwork by Amir Khadar is on display at Philadelphia Magic Gardens through Sept. 15. After the Flowers Pass: Works by Amir Khadar can be...

A week of percussion performances and workshops

Steve Weiss always found a way to smile when the sound of a drum was within earshot. The legendary owner of Steve Weiss Music Shop...

An outdoor puzzle adventure in Bella Vista

Attention secret agent, you have been selected for a very important mission right here in South Philadelphia.  The challenge has been brought forth by local...

Telling his story with melodic, soothing music

The period in his name symbolizes a hard stop in his life, a fork in the road and a chance to overcome. Up until a...

New mural illustrates the spirit of South Philly

South Philly’s heritage has a new spotlight along S. Broad Street, celebrating diversity, history and local landmarks. Artist Keisha Whatley of Custom Arts Studio unveiled...

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