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A video update on the BSR Readers Decide campaign
Alaina and Neil talk about what's at stake in the last days of our March fundraiser
Neil and Alaina chat for 10 minutes about the latest on our BSR Readers Decide campaign, including some interesting stats and what donors have been saying. You have until Tuesday, March 31, to join the campaign!
Editorials
1 minute read
The readers are deciding: An update on our campaign to save BSR’s spring coverage
We asked. And readers are stepping up.
Our Readers Decide campaign has been running for three weeks. Here's what you, our readers, have shown us in that time.
Editorials
4 minute read
This March, BSR readers decide: Do we reduce our coverage?
BSR has a funding gap this spring. Readers have a chance to step in.
Nonprofit arts media is tough going these days, but this work is important, and we know Philly values it. If you have the means, BSR needs your support for our Readers Decide campaign, running through Tuesday, March 31.
Alaina Johnsand Kyle V. Hiller
Editorials
2 minute read
Meg Saligman presents the Ministry of Awe
Creative currency
The Ministry of Awe is an art space that inspires connection and explores art through communication and technology. McCaillaigh Rouse previews.
Profiles
3 minute read
South Philly artist studio The Whole Shebang turns 10
Thriving through the odds
A studio for dancers and artists in South Philly continues to survive and provide for the community. Katherine Desimine profiles.
Profiles
4 minute read
Bringing improv to classrooms with the Unscripted Project
“Building confident young people”
The Unscripted Project brings improv comedy to high school classrooms, teaching students skills and values of confidence and community. Kiran Pandey profiles.
Profiles
3 minute read
Philly arts and culture PR is suffering. Here’s why that matters to audiences.
It’s getting harder for us to work with the arts institutions we cover.
With nearly 20 years as a journalist on Philly’s arts and culture scene, Alaina Johns has a clear eye on its trends, including a worrying situation with arts PR that affects everyone, including audiences.
Editorials
6 minute read
New PMA CEO Sasha Suda fired in a wild week at Philly’s premier museum
Are we good with the griffin?
Hot takes are flying on the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s rebrand and sudden firing of CEO Sasha Suda. Alaina Johns breaks it down.
Editorials
7 minute read
After an 18-year restoration, the Lansdowne Theater reopens with A Bronx Tale
Delaware County revives a destination venue
Veteran actor and playwright Chazz Palminteri welcomed Delco audiences back to the Lansdowne Theater after a lengthy renovation transformed the 1927 movie house into a destination concert venue. Stephen Silver visits.
Features
5 minute read
Wanamaker Building partners announce arts lineup in the Grand Court starting in September
Welcome back to the Wanamaker
The Wanamaker Building in Center City has been standing empty since Macy’s left, but the public is invited back soon for a new arts program, and the continuation of popular holiday events. Alaina Johns visits.
Editorials
5 minute read