Creative economy
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Setting new trends with Philly Fashion Week and Philly FatCon
Something that fits
An Nichols previews this year’s Philly Fashion Week and Philly FatCon, two events that continue to make space for size-inclusive fashion.
Previews
3 minute read
The new Black Circus Week leaps into Cannonball
A first for the BIPOC circus community in Philly
A full week of shows, workshops, family-friendly cabarets and more arrive with Black Circus Week at Cannonball. An Nichols previews.
Previews
2 minute read
The long odyssey of Philly’s legendary Sigma Sound Studios
A documentary film caught in limbo
Producer and director Bill Nicoletti talks the trials and tribulations of getting The Philly Sound Heard 'Round the World, a documentary on Sigma Sound Studios, to an audience. Frank Halperin profiles.
Profiles
3 minute read
Blue Stoop continues its inclusive literary mission with the Jennifer Weiner Fellowship
A new path for debut novelists
Novelists Jennifer Weiner and Emma Copley Eisenberg talk with Emma Riverso about a new fellowship from Philly's Blue Stoop that will offer a new path into the industry for under-represented debut authors.
Features
4 minute read
The art of lighting design with Alyssandra Docherty
Lighting up the space
Freelancer Alyssandra Docherty talks about her work as a lighting designer, how the light bulb got turned on for her, and how she manages to keep learning and growing. Melissa Strong previews.
Profiles
4 minute read
The Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia present Visions
An exhibition for restorative justice
The Barnes and Mural Arts’s Visions opens this week featuring artworks from system-impacted young people in southeast Pennsylvania. Cass Lewis previews.
Previews
2 minute read
Inviting improvisation for everyone, every week at the Rotunda
Medicinal, positive anarchy
Every Wednesday, Philadelphia residents convene at the Rotunda for two hours of musical improvisation, free and open to all, with no leader, no instructions, and no repeating. Thomas Hagen previews.
Previews
3 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra presents Orchestra After 5: Haydn and Mozart
A Haydn happy hour
The Philadelphia Orchestra experiments with a new, casual concert format in its Orchestra After 5 series. Cameron Kelsall previews their latest event.
Previews
3 minute read
Stand-up for everybody with Next in Line Comedy
A laughing matter
Manny Brown talks comedy and community with the collective Next in Line Comedy, now with a new venue at The Coop. Kiran Pandey profiles.
Profiles
2 minute read
Pleasurable sex re-education with DTF: Darryl & Timaree Fun Hour
Getting nerdy and dirty
Collaborators Timaree Schmit and Darryl Charles, hosts of DTF, talk sex, comedy, education, and being kindred souls. Daralyse Lyons profiles.
Profiles
4 minute read