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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

Profiles 5 minute read
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

Profiles 3 minute read
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

Profiles 4 minute read
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

Profiles 3 minute read
B&W portrait, Labold in casualwear sits on a small bench outside, during daylight, wearing sunglasses looking to his right

Stamp making with your friendly neighborhood mailperson, Greg Labold

Putting a stamp on it

Mailperson and artist Greg Labold hosts a rubber stamp making workshop, and talks about his journey into a new career while rediscovering his creative work. Jimmy Viola previews.
Jimmy Viola

Jimmy Viola

Profiles 4 minute read
Two wrestlers, one in front with his arms crossed, and one behind him stands with her arms at her sides

Local filmmaker Kris McMenamin presents Misfits

A movie that deals with grief, friendship, and pro wrestling

Stephen Silver profiles a local filmmaker’s first foray into making a movie, while also meeting grief head on.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Profiles 3 minute read

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Windfelder and Jolles in all black attire at a store counter look to camera, a wall of apparel lined behind them

Celebrating punk rock and 20 years of Crash Bang Boom

Rocking out on South Street

Crash Bang Boom, the colorful rock and roll destination that opened in wake of Zipperhead’s closing, celebrates 20 years of business this summer. Jimmy Viola profiles.
Jimmy Viola

Jimmy Viola

Profiles 4 minute read
Sara Mae in a light jacket and black top with white paper floral spirals over their chest. The photo is fuzzy, out of focus

The moment of rupture: a conversation with Phantasmagossip author Sara Mae

What the ghosts say

Philly writer Sara Mae talks about their new poetry chapbook Phantasmagossip, writing songs with The Noisy, and themes of gender expansiveness and past selves. Kiran Pandey profiles.
Kiran Pandey

Kiran Pandey

Profiles 6 minute read
Book cover. Duet For One in red caps by an illustrated grand piano that is open, in red in white.

Martha Anne Toll revisits her early violist days in Duet for One

A book retracing hometown memories

Duet For One by Martha Anne Toll tells a personal Philadelphia music story. Margaret Hutton profiles.
Margaret Hutton

Margaret Hutton

Profiles 3 minute read
About 11 dancers, Black and women-presenting, sit close together for a group photo against a white backdrop, enthusiastic

Second Chance Dance presents The Tapestry of Time: Threads of Time Woven in Motion

Second chance at dance inspires

The Tapestry of Time, a recital and celebration of courage, celebrates dancers of all ages. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 3 minute read