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Close-up on about 16 colorful book spines on a black shelf, including R. Eric Thomas, Kiley Reid, Janet Benton, & Eric Smith

Announcing the first-ever BSR Book Week: July 10-16, 2023

Celebrate the Philly book scene with us!
We're celebrating summer with our first-ever BSR Book Week, July 10-16, 2023, packed with reviews and recommendations. And we want to hear from you, too! Here are all the ways you can join in.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Previews 2 minute read
A logo with SoLow Fest written over a spiraling, faded background

Putting on a show with the 2023 SoLow Festival

Exploring the concept of “mess”
The SoLow Festival is an accessible local arts festival that doesn’t put financial pressure on the artists. This year, it’s exploring the concept of rest. C.M. Crockford previews.
C.M. Crockford

C.M. Crockford

Previews 1 minute read
A black and white closeup snapshot of Little Richard, his mouth wide, expressive.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 15-21, 2023

Celebrating Juneteenth in Philly
Kyle V. Hiller rounds up Juneteenth festivities happening in the area.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A group of five women in all white, expressive, thrash about on stage

Rhodessa Jones presents Once Upon a Time in a Place Called Now

Incarcerated women tell their story
The new show at Painted Bride offers a lens into a collection of stories women shared about their experiences being incarcerated, what common narratives all women share, and how they find their voice. David Block previews.
David Block

David Block

Previews 2 minute read
Swirls of black hair designed on a person's back, with a bra on reverse with heart-shaped, studded cups

Previewing a summer of LGBTQ+ Pride art exhibitions

Pride events happening in Philly in June through summer 2023
Jake Foster rounds up eight LGBTQ+ art exhibitions on view this Pride Month from the Clay Studio, Mural Arts, William Way LGBT Center, and more.
Jake Foster

Jake Foster

Previews 5 minute read
Frohman in a jacket and jeans, sits for a portrait with a brick backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 8-14

Esto No Tiene Nombre, Hot Bits, ODUNDE, and more
Denice Frohman’s new one-woman show premieres, ODUNDE and Hot Bits hit the streets, and the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival continues. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A still of Ford in Blade Runner 2049. Sepia toned, a window behind him shows a futuristic skyrises and a hazy sky

The BSR June 2023 repertory movie roundup

Harrison Ford, The Room, Christopher Nolan, and the 90s
Stephen Silver rounds up movie screenings for June, including a handful of Harrison Ford films outside of the Indiana Jones universe.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 6 minute read
Teicher dances at center stage, other dancers joyously look on, a full band behind them

Caleb Teicher swings at the Zellerbach with Swing Out

The art of Lindy Hop
Camille Bacon-Smith catches up with Caleb Teicher to talk about the upcoming Swing Out show, Lindy Hop, and more.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
A stylized drone shot of a farm with rolling green fields and an pink-tinted orange sunset in the distance

BSR Classical Music Interludes, June 2023

Paper Tiger, Peter and the Wolf, Serafin Summer Music, and more
Yes, it’s summer, and Gail Obenreder previews some of its early classical music offerings.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
A line of drummers in colorful outfits march along a large crowd at the Independence Hall area

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 1-7, 2023

Hand to Hand Circus Festival, Ancient Food & Flavor, and Pride Month begins
June arrives with Pride events, a handful of exhibits and art shows, and a circus festival from FringeArts. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read