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The Festival of Many Colors on May 17 marks a new chapter for the Mummers
Opening new doors to the Mummers
The Mummers is a way of life for some Philadelphians, but they also have a history of painful exclusion. A multicultural festival on May 17 marks a new era of collaboration with grassroots cultural groups. Isa Segalovich looks closer.
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Huge changes to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts will impact the Philly cultural scene
Local artists are fighting for the power to tell their stories
An overhaul to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts will have a major impact on Philly’s creative sector, cutting diversity programs, operating dollars, and funding for apprenticeships and small companies. Camille Bacon-Smith looks closer.
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Asian Arts Initiative and partners present No Arena: Making a Movement
Celebrating the power of the people
A new exhibition at Asian Arts Initiative explores the recent fight over the basketball arena proposed on the edge of Philly’s Chinatown, celebrating the power of ordinary people who activated to save the neighborhood. Krista Mar visits.
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Meet 10 Philly film clubs welcoming cinephiles from across the region
Philly’s film freaks are ready to step out of the shadows
Film doesn’t usually top the list of Philly’s cultural offerings, but these local clubs are looking to change that, with screenings in every genre around the city. Dive in with film writer Elijah Fischer.
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Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers says goodbye with Echo and Flame/Fenghuang Awakens
“We are talking about sunset and sunrise.”
Camille Bacon-Smith sits down with Ken Metzner and Kun-Yang Lin, cofounders of visionary Philly dance troupe Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, to get the story behind the company’s sunset, including a world-premiere program running March 27-28, 2026.
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Disabled artists take the stage through Acting without Boundaries
If theater is about creativity, why can’t we make room for disabled artists?
A Bryn Mawr-based theater company proves that with patience, flexibility, and innovation, disabled artists of all ages can take to the stage, enjoying community, careers, and creativity. Anndee Hochman visits.
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Join the fight for full restoration of the President’s House Slavery Memorial
The Trump administration is frightened by Ona Judge
Exhibits about slavery at George Washington’s Philly house are still in limbo as advocates fight the Trump/Vance administration for full restoration. Constance Garcia-Barrio looks closer.
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President's House supporters rally as some exhibits on slavery return to the walls
A victory for advocates of Philly’s true history
On Thursday, February 19, President’s House advocates rallied to celebrate a ruling that demands the return of signage about slavery, while a court case over their removal by the Trump administration continues. Alaina Johns was there.
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Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill is back for a third year
In Philly, life is a cabaret again
A star-studded Broadway cabaret in Philly is back for its third season at Rittenhouse Grill, with a performance featuring Christine Andreas and Martin Silvestri on February 16. Cameron Kelsall visits.
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After a freezing New Year, the Mummers String Band Spectacular debuts at the Linc
Mayor Parker teases a new Philly tradition of Mummers at the stadium
The String Band Division competition of the 2026 Mummers Parade was postponed due to bad weather, but it returned in full glory for a special show at Lincoln Financial Field. Isa Segolovich was there.
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