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A group of performers, seemingly all adults, dressed in unique takes on festive Christmas costumes—elves, Santa, etc.

Flair Dance Company presents Cracked Nuts

Santa meets the Heat Miser

Flair Dance Company’s Cracked Nuts celebrates the holidays with a modern, comic twist on The Nutcracker. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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A woman sits at a table in a cafe wearing headphones, coat, and scarf. She arranges coffee beans spread out on the table

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 14-20, 2023

A Mr. T Christmas, One Moment Now, holidays at Lemon Hill, and a South Philly book crawl

The week features a screening of a rare Christmas special, an audio experience all the way from Dublin, holiday festivities at a historic mansion, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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An illustration with animals around a campfire, Philthfest 2023 titled at the top

Philth Media and 4333 Collective present Philthfest 2023

Celebrating independent music in Philadelphia

A one-day independent music festival featuring bands of many genres that benefits organizations advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Natalie Layne previews.

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Close-up portrait shot of Mobley, a Black man with a full beard, dark with some light gray, looks on towards left of frame

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2023, part 2

Tuba Christmas, baroque tunes for the new year, and more

The final Classical Interludes of the year features offerings from The Crossing, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Lyric Fest, Choral Arts, and a performance with over 100 tuba players. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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A group of six women outside in gowns outdoors during magic hour, a pot over a fire, Lena stirs with a wooden spoon

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 7-13, 2023

SVADBA, West Philly Holiday Fest, Concert for Coats, and Books & Wires

An award-winning opera film streams, Multiverse hosts a sci-fi-inspired soundscape, holiday events off the beaten path, and writing about everyday moments. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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Portrait shot of Dueñas, wearing a white gown and holding a violin.

Celebrating 125 years of Deutsche Grammophon with Philadelphia Orchestra

An anniversary soirée at the Orchestra

The music recording label opens a global celebration of 125 years, and the only soirée of its kind happening in the US is right on Broad Street. Cameron Kelsall previews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Joseph in all black tights crouches in a rehearsal space, turning away from the camera. Other dancers look away, in mid-pose

PHILADANCO! presents Intangible Influences

Reflections through dance

PHILADANCO! opens the stage with a program featuring the works of new and familiar choreographers, touching on intimate stories and reflections. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Wide shot of a large audience fills the indoors of Kimmel Center, with seasonal lights cast over the walls

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2023

Singing into the holiday spirit

Holiday cheer, community carols, and the return of the “Silent Night” Sing-In highlight the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
About 8-10 dancers or so can be seen on stage, snow falling on/around stage, dancers in all white in mid-movement

First-ever tour brings Dorrance Dance’s Nutcracker Suite to Penn Live Arts

Tapping into Black vernacular tradition in the snow

The New York City tap dance company pays a visit to Philly this weekend with a unique take on the winter classic. Eileen B. Fisher previews.
Eileen B. Fisher

Eileen B. Fisher

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Five drag performers on stage, seeming to be in dance and song, with a collage banner behind them

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, November 30-December 6, 2023

World AIDS Day, Philly Zine Fest, This Is the Week That Is and more

Rounding up this week with classic shows from Quintessence and 1812 Productions, a pair of events happening in the spirit of World AIDS Day, and a decades-old zine fest. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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