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Lynch and Reavey look on in a black and white snapshot, windows and signage in the cafeteria backdrop

Hidden City presents Song of Lynchadelphia

Hosting conversations around David Lynch

The Song Of Philadelphia podcast dedicates season three to David Lynch, and Julien Suaudeau talks the reasons behind the theme. Rachel Bellwoar profiles.
Rachel Bellwoar

Rachel Bellwoar

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Breakdancers wearing all white in a circle of onlookers also in mostly white in a closed off street area

The past, present, and future of the ODUNDE festival

A joyous cultural fete

The ODUNDE festival has become one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations, and as it celebrates 51 years, what about its origins and its future are important now more than ever? Constance Garcia-Barrio profiles.
Constance Garcia-Barrio

Constance Garcia-Barrio

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Two dancers in a rehearsal space, one dancer holds the other by the arms as she extends out, her leg kicked back

Performance Garage presents Charles Askegard’s Live, Life, Love

Going beyond dancing

Charles Askegard brings a life in dance to his choreographic residency at the Performance Garage. Camille Bacon-Smith profiles.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Three people on a low stage, two have instruments, a violin and a drum, in their laps. Third person looks on, observant

On the record with Aaron Pond and the People's Music Supply Recording Company

An instrumental movement

Multi-instrumentalist Aaron Pond’s record label is helping encourage and educate people of all levels who are interested in playing music. John Morrison profiles.
John Morrison

John Morrison

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Longo holds up a prop head that looks like his, wearing glasses and long hair, a variety of horror film props around him

Brewce Longo showcases underground cinema at BloodSick Film Festival

Oh, bloody hell

Brewce Longo talks failed early attempts to feature films, friendships, and festivals. Emily Kaldenbaugh profiles.

Emily Kaldenbaugh

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Moore-Dunson, a Black man, in a formal white shirt and black pants, in mid-movement on a stage, solo, against a blue backdrop

Dominic Moore-Dunson taps into Philly’s energy for Miz Martha Washington

The language of movement

Dominic Moore-Dunson is new to Philly but is already making waves, including in the upcoming production of James Ijames’s The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington. Ellen Chenoweth profiles.
Ellen Chenoweth

Ellen Chenoweth

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Headshot of Boscov, a woman with salt and pepper hair, wears a dark blue sweater with large white buttons

Prescribing the Best Medicine with Philly’s own Ellen Boscov

From improv to Hollywood

Ellen Boscov talks her recurring role on the American medical comedy drama Best Medicine, what Philly improv taught her throughout her career, and how aspiring performers can get the role of their dreams. An Nichols profiles.
An Nichols

An Nichols

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Saligman stands in the frame of an open bank vault door, facing camera, an empty cage behind her

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.
McCaillaigh Rouse

McCaillaigh Rouse

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Foley and Jones stand next to each other, long grass field and trees behind them

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.

Katherine Desimine

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A group of teens and adults pose for a camera in a small black box theater space

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.
Kiran Pandey

Kiran Pandey

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