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Could the Wanamaker Building become a hub for Philly’s 250th anniversary events?
Let’s meet at the Eagle for the Semiquincentennial
When plans got underway for Philly’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, organizers didn’t know that the beautiful and historic Wanamaker Building would go empty with the closure of Macy’s. Walt Maguire asks if 2026 events could fill it up.
Essays
4 minute read
Philly Fringe 2025: Greg Kennedy presents Architectonica
We are all jugglers
A new Fringe experience from juggler Greg Kennedy is more collaborative workshop than performance, mixing art with engineering to take the audience inside a craft that dates back to Leonardo da Vinci. Walt Maguire reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
Philly Fringe 2025: Automatic Arts presents Josh McIlvain’s Slideshow
Rediscovering physical media through a found family
Josh McIlvain of Philly’s Automatic Arts is back in this year’s Fringe with his popular Slideshow, a performance built around a real-life carousel of a stranger’s vintage family photos. Walt Maguire reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
BSR writers speak up about the June 14 No Kings protests in Philly and beyond
Marchers make history, instead of repeating it
The June 14 No Kings Day protest, organized to reclaim the American flag and oppose unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration in favor of democracy and the rule of law, drew millions of marchers across the country. BSR writers reflect.
Editorials
8 minute read
BSR writers speak up about Philadelphia’s October 18 No Kings protests
A creative spirit shines at Philly’s pro-democracy rallies
Philly turned out for the second nationwide No Kings Day, with rallies throughout the region that showcased our creative flair and our refusal to show fear in the face of fascism. BSR was there.
Editorials
7 minute read