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A musical tribute to Philadelphia: ‘Crossing the Bridge 2’ is available for download. (Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Heritage Art Ensemble.)

The Philadelphia Heritage Art Ensemble presents ‘Crossing the Bridge 2’

What jazz musicians have given Philly

Philadelphia Heritage Art Ensemble’s latest album is a musical tribute to 1950s/60s hard bop Philly jazz history. Suzanne Cloud reviews.
Suzanne Cloud

Suzanne Cloud

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Polar bears on the horizon: photographer Amos Nachoum. (Image courtesy of GPJFF.)

The Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival presents 'Picture of His Life'

The great white bear

'Picture of His Life,' a documentary about an enigmatic Israeli-American attempting a historic photographic feat, kicked off this year’s Fall Fest at the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival. Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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More than a mall: Streets Dept’s Conrad curated art by Symone Salib (left) and Meg Wolensky. (Photo by Marta Rusek.)

Artists like Charles Burwell, Chad States, and Symone Salib grace the new Fashion District

Identity through art?

Amid a dreary modern-mall backdrop, Philly’s Percent for Art program distinguishes the former Gallery mall with some instantly iconic pieces throughout. But is it for everyone? Marta Rusek considers.
Marta Rusek

Marta Rusek

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Fresh perspectives from four filmmakers make these genre shorts strong offerings. (Image courtesy of PAAFF.)

The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival presents ‘Genre Shorts: Asian Imagination’

Where point-of-view keeps genre fresh

Four short films screening in a November 9 program at PAAFF prove that, no matter the genre, it always pays to be specific. Rachel Bellwoar reviews.
Rachel Bellwoar

Rachel Bellwoar

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A design home run: Curio’s ‘Mystery of Irma Vep.’ (Photo by Rebecca Gudelunas.)

Curio Theatre Company presents Charles Ludlam’s ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’

Mandacrest unmoored

Curio Theatre Company’s production of ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ isn’t a total drag, but it often misses the comic mark. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Watch the wardrobe: Tina Brock and Kirsten Quinn in IHT’s ‘Woman and Scarecrow.’ (Photo by Dawn Brooks.)

Irish Heritage Theatre presents Marina Carr’s ‘Woman and Scarecrow’

Fearing the Reaper

‘Woman and Scarecrow,’ Marina Carr’s enthralling exploration of the end of life, receives a haunting and stunningly acted local premiere from Irish Heritage Theatre. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Carolyn Harper creates tapestry-like drama with her pieces. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

Muse Gallery presents ‘Look Me In the Eye: Portraits of Homelessness’

Making us see

Carolyn Harper’s fabric-based work, now on view at Muse Gallery, compels a close look at what some would rather not see. Gary Day reviews.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

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Come on in, take off your shoes, and listen at ‘Conformations’ at Esther Klein Gallery. (Photo by Jaime Alvarez.)

Esther Klein Gallery presents ‘Conformations’

The art of science

‘Conformations,’ the result of artist Laura Splan’s three-month sojourn alongside Science Center microbiologists, reveals the search for a more beautiful truth in both art and science. Michelle Nugent reviews.
Michelle Nugent

Michelle Nugent

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A survivor, not a victim: Melvil Poupaud portrays Alexandre in ‘By the Grace of God.’ (Photo courtesy of Music Box Films.)

François Ozon’s 'By the Grace of God'

A survivor’s story

François Ozon’s docudrama, ‘By the Grace of God,’ is based on a true story of a group of men who took on the priest who sexually abused them as children, and the Catholic hierarchy that tried to protect him. Gary Day reviews.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

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Bye-bye, SSRIs: Donna Vivino as Diana Goodman in BRT’s ‘Next to Normal.’ (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s ‘Next to Normal’

Better living without chemistry?

‘Next to Normal’ remains a popular property on the regional-theater circuit, and is currently on stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre. But are the musical’s views on psychiatry and pharmacology naive and dangerous? Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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