Arts and Entertainment
Center City: Walnut Street Theatre Keeps Philadelphia Arts Alive
The oldest operating theater in the country wants to protect the arts of the city. [continue reading…]
Music
Arts and Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment: Bands Strive to Make Their Mark and Captivate Audiences
When places were closed during the pandemic, many musicians faced challenges trying to find places to perform their music at. Now places are open to the public and are letting bands perform at their buildings for people to eat and drink to enjoy a good show. [continue reading…]
Broad Street
North Philadelphia: Local Rapper Collaborates with Job Training Center to Create Life-Empowering Opportunities Through Music
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Music
West Philadelphia: Music Lovers Gather For 2022 Porchfest
There will be a West Philly porchfest held on June 4, 2022 where West Philly homeowners host their porch for a free music festival across the neighborhood. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
North Philadelphia: Arts Collective Celebrates Community With Public Art
Based in North Philadelphia, Amber Art and Design is a non-profit company run by a collective of five public artists from all over the region. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Riverfront: ‘Rehearsing Philadelphia’ opens at the Cherry Street Pier
The city’s public orchestra, created by Ari Benjamin Meyers, performed for three nights on the riverfront. [continue reading…]
Center City
Arts & Entertainment: How One Organization Has Created a Close-knit Community for Local Performers and Songwriters
The Philadelphia Songwriters Project is an organization that opens up artists, both songwriters and performers, to more opportunities to showcase their music and advance their musical careers. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
COVID-19: Musicians, Promoters in Philly DIY Scene Make New Plans
After a year of no live shows, some house show venues won’t be coming back. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Music: Aspiring Audio Engineer Attempts to Break Into Music Industry During COVID-19
The music industry is one of the hardest to break into with its competitive nature. Yet one student found his way into one of the most prestigious studios in Philadelphia with sheer willpower during the pandemic. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
COVID-19: Musicians, Production Pros Struggle Over Future of Live Concerts
As social distancing restrictions make large gatherings difficult, people who earn their money working live events worry about what the rest of 2020 and early 2021 hold for them. [continue reading…]