Yesterday almost felt balmy, as the Tuesday temperature climbed back up to freezing and maybe even a little over. Here's hoping that our prolonged arctic blast is finished, though I still see lots of chilly days ahead. Have you been able to get out at all over the last couple weeks -- whether to a show, a meal, walking the dog (the jackets!), or maybe a protest or two? I hope so. I'm doing my best, but this time of year is tough, especially with such a terrifying news cycle.
Our writers have been busy, as always. They're reflecting on the new season of Bridgerton (An Nichols explains why we need to stop arguing over whether the racial representation is accurate) and a new show from iconic Philly mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. They caught the opening of the latest James Ijames production in Philly, Good Bones (Josh Herren says it's a conversation Philly clearly wants to have), and a world premiere from Philly composer Benjamin C.S. Boyle (critic Peter Burwasser is impressed by this broken consort). They were at the new Princeton University Art Museum ("the vibe is excellent," says critic K.A. McFadden).
Don't miss Isa Segalovich's sojourn to Lincoln Financial Field, where she spoke with Mummers performing there for the first time, and reflected on the Mummers' evolving legacy. We're also mourning the passing of our colleague, Philly journalist extraordinaire Dan McQuade. His friend Jill Ivey remembers him.
As always, we're proud of our arts journalists, who don't let arctic weather get in the way of bringing you a weekly dose of Philly culture. Remember that we can't do this work without your support.
Alaina Johns
BSR editor-in-chief
