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A&E in North CentralFreedom Theatre Alumni Coalition Speaks Out Against Current Direction
Inside the 50 year-old institution, the 6:30PM showing of “Black Nativity” went on. Outside the theater, patrons and members of the Alumni Coalition of New Freedom Theatre gathered to…
Kaitlyn Moore | 12/07/2016 -
A&EHistoric Houses of Fairmount Park Hosting “A Very Philly Christmas” In Fairmount Park
This past weekend, Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation kicked off a new season of what has become one of Philly’s favorite holiday traditions, “Christmas in Fairmount…
Spirit Staff | 12/07/2016 -
A&EOPINION: A Eulogy for Shenanigans under the El
In the urban bar-space continuum, enough space has been carved out for zones of noise and color that its ego-suppressing overstimulation can be had by anyone drawn towards that…
Sean Barrett | 11/16/2016 -
A&E in Port RichmondRichmond Library Branch Celebrates Local Creativity with Neighborhood Art Show
Residents of Port Richmond and the surrounding area flocked into the Richmond Branch Library (2987 Almond St) on the evening of November 4th as it hosted a unique event that…
James Rennie | 11/10/2016 -
A&E in FishtownMake America Skate Again: Fillmore Celebrates it First Birthday With a Pop-Up Roller Rink
On the evening of October 31st, The Fillmore celebrated its first anniversary. Though normally a concert hall, the venue decided to commemorate the occasion in an extraordinary fashion: by…
Rachel Wisniewski | 11/09/2016 -
A&E in North CentralMOVIE REVIEWS: Short Reviews of Films Playing at 1600 N Broad Street
Inferno The first two movie adaptations of the popular Dan Brown novels (“Da Vinci Code”, “Angels & Demons”) haven’t done much. The first movie was ripe with controversy and…
Dan O'Neil | 11/03/2016 -
A&E in North CentralRajendra Ramoon Maharaj Named as Artistic Director at New Freedom Theatre
Ensuing excitement is surrounding the performing arts community as New Freedom Theatre (1346 N Broad St) has announced that Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj will be taking on the permanent role of…
James Rennie | 11/03/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonGetting To Know S. Douglas Matlaga, Founder of Green Hill Art Services
It is an unassuming Kensington entryway with the building number spray-painted across a blue metal door. But it opens to the sweet smell of lumber and a vast expanse…
Jacquie Mahon | 10/26/2016 -
A&E in Art Museum“Live and Life Will Give You Pictures” Photo Exhibit Now Open at The Barnes
There has been some excitement among the art community in Philadelphia as the Barnes Foundation moves away from their more traditional style art exhibits, debuting the first photography installation…
James Rennie | 10/26/2016 -
A&E in North Central
MOVIE REVIEWS: Short Reviews of Films Playing at 1600 N Broad St.
The Accountant In “the Accountant”, Ben Affleck plays Christian Wolff, an accountant with a dark secret and an even darker childhood. While crunching numbers for a very powerful robotics company,…
Dan O'Neil | 10/21/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonPhiladelphia, Goddamn: Conrad Benner’s Latest Exhibit Humanizes Politics With Art
Individual expression is Conrad Benner’s solution to “take back the public space.” “By it’s definition, we all own [the public space], but we don’t all own the messages…
Grace Shallow | 10/21/2016 -
A&E in FishtownCircle of Hope Gallery Hosts Screening of Upcoming Documentary, “Quest: The Fury and the Sound”
On Friday, October 7, the Circle of Hope Gallery (2007 Frankford Ave.) hosted a 15-minute screening of an upcoming documentary entitled “Quest: The Fury and the Sound.” David Barnes…
Thomas Beck | 10/19/2016