Arts Guide10 books with deep Philly connections for your fall reading listsFrom short stories to mysteries, or nature hikes and a deep dive into the city's history, we've got you covered. Elizabeth Wellington How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Mike Newall A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchyDugan Arnett The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterRosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd Classical music is pitching a bigger tent than ever this fall. Here are the best offerings.Peter Dobrin AdvertisementFrom Indian classical to some patriotic ballet, here are the 9 best dance shows coming to Philadelphia this fallPlus, a Leonard Cohen ballet from Montreal, a very Philly Philadanco season, and, of course, “The Nutcracker.”Ellen Dunkel How Pennsylvania’s quarries went on to inspire a national art movementInspired by the likes of Cezanne and Monet, artists in a New Hope artist community took to painting their surroundings in Impressionist styles. The many quarries in the region made it in too.Bedatri D. Choudhury All the jazz to take you from fall to the holidays in PhillyFrom Jeff Goldblum to an offseason jazz fest down the Shore, blends of South Indian Carnatic and jazz, and a holiday extravaganza, and more.Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer A treasure trove of jewelry awaits at the Woodmere Art Museum’s underground galleriesThe Jewelry Vault is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to the art of jewelry making and includes the work of artisans like Theophilus Annor, Doug Bucci, Henri David, and Mary McFadden.Elizabeth Wellington No joke, these are 15 best comedy shows coming to Philly this fallFrom Kathy Griffin, to social media favorite Mojo Brookzz, the no-holds-barred Tim Dillon, and the hilarious Michelle Wolf, and more. We can't wait to LOL this fall.Earl Hopkins Meet the artist who makes art out of Ikea material board, steer horn, curtain rod, a toy velociraptor, and more'Mixed media' doesn't even begin to define Anna Tsouhlarakis's sculptures. They're her way of never sticking to a linear narrative. “It seems disconnected. It forces people to reckon with it."Amy S. Rosenberg From Phoebe Bridgers, to AC/DC, to Gorillaz, and Doja Cat, here are 30 pop music concerts you cannot miss this fallPlus, Philly Music Fest, Phish, Shaboozey, Low Cut Connie, the Chicks, Sienna Spiro, Geese, Goosemas, and more.Dan DeLuca The painful, complicated roots of American mid-century design trace back to Japanese American concentration campsNakashima, Noguchi, and Asawa are artists who changed the way Americans thought of design. A Barnes exhibit wants to showcase their art without forgetting their trauma. Rosa Cartagena Opinion‘A Nation of Artists’ is the epic story of American art. It has its charms and its slights.The “most expansive presentation of American art ever mounted in Philadelphia” is a fascinating marker of time to think about the cultural whiplash of the past couple of years.Peter Dobrin Looking to catch a concert or show this spring? Take our quiz and get tailored suggestionsAnswer a few brief questions to be paired with the best music, comedy, and theatre the city has to offer this springBedatri D. Choudhury, Sam Ruland, Rosa Cartagena, and Jasen Lo 5 dance shows we are excited for this springThis season marks the return of several Philadelphia-trained dancers to their old stomping grounds. Ellen Dunkel 10 Philly-area theater productions we are excited for this spring, and where we’ll grab a bite before (or after)The big theme is America 250 but that's not all there is. New offerings from Anna Deavere Smith, Suzan-Lori Parks, James Ijames, and more.Rosa Cartagena and Hira Qureshi Two Black women sculptors are bringing in their pride and art to Philadelphia Both Syd Carpenter and vanessa german's shows speak to the beauty of found objects and the power of Black women. One in Woodmere and another the Colored Girls MuseumElizabeth Wellington Highlights of a classical music spring: A Mozart marathon, a new Wynton Marsalis symphony, and music among the treesClassical music premieres play alongside Beethoven and Mozart in today's landscape. But organizations can do a lot more to spotlight underknown composers.Peter Dobrin He grew up never liking the Rocky statue, but now he has a PMA show centered on it.A Philadelphia Museum of Art show will study monuments and their roles in the society. It will be curated by Paul Farber, the director of Monument Lab.Dugan Arnett See more storiesAdvertisement
10 books with deep Philly connections for your fall reading listsFrom short stories to mysteries, or nature hikes and a deep dive into the city's history, we've got you covered. Elizabeth Wellington
10 books with deep Philly connections for your fall reading listsFrom short stories to mysteries, or nature hikes and a deep dive into the city's history, we've got you covered. Elizabeth Wellington
How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Mike Newall
How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Mike Newall
A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchyDugan Arnett
A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchyDugan Arnett
The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterRosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd
The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterRosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd
Classical music is pitching a bigger tent than ever this fall. Here are the best offerings.Peter Dobrin
Classical music is pitching a bigger tent than ever this fall. Here are the best offerings.Peter Dobrin
From Indian classical to some patriotic ballet, here are the 9 best dance shows coming to Philadelphia this fallPlus, a Leonard Cohen ballet from Montreal, a very Philly Philadanco season, and, of course, “The Nutcracker.”Ellen Dunkel
From Indian classical to some patriotic ballet, here are the 9 best dance shows coming to Philadelphia this fallPlus, a Leonard Cohen ballet from Montreal, a very Philly Philadanco season, and, of course, “The Nutcracker.”Ellen Dunkel
How Pennsylvania’s quarries went on to inspire a national art movementInspired by the likes of Cezanne and Monet, artists in a New Hope artist community took to painting their surroundings in Impressionist styles. The many quarries in the region made it in too.Bedatri D. Choudhury
How Pennsylvania’s quarries went on to inspire a national art movementInspired by the likes of Cezanne and Monet, artists in a New Hope artist community took to painting their surroundings in Impressionist styles. The many quarries in the region made it in too.Bedatri D. Choudhury
All the jazz to take you from fall to the holidays in PhillyFrom Jeff Goldblum to an offseason jazz fest down the Shore, blends of South Indian Carnatic and jazz, and a holiday extravaganza, and more.Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer
All the jazz to take you from fall to the holidays in PhillyFrom Jeff Goldblum to an offseason jazz fest down the Shore, blends of South Indian Carnatic and jazz, and a holiday extravaganza, and more.Shaun Brady, For The Inquirer
A treasure trove of jewelry awaits at the Woodmere Art Museum’s underground galleriesThe Jewelry Vault is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to the art of jewelry making and includes the work of artisans like Theophilus Annor, Doug Bucci, Henri David, and Mary McFadden.Elizabeth Wellington
A treasure trove of jewelry awaits at the Woodmere Art Museum’s underground galleriesThe Jewelry Vault is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to the art of jewelry making and includes the work of artisans like Theophilus Annor, Doug Bucci, Henri David, and Mary McFadden.Elizabeth Wellington
No joke, these are 15 best comedy shows coming to Philly this fallFrom Kathy Griffin, to social media favorite Mojo Brookzz, the no-holds-barred Tim Dillon, and the hilarious Michelle Wolf, and more. We can't wait to LOL this fall.Earl Hopkins
No joke, these are 15 best comedy shows coming to Philly this fallFrom Kathy Griffin, to social media favorite Mojo Brookzz, the no-holds-barred Tim Dillon, and the hilarious Michelle Wolf, and more. We can't wait to LOL this fall.Earl Hopkins
Meet the artist who makes art out of Ikea material board, steer horn, curtain rod, a toy velociraptor, and more'Mixed media' doesn't even begin to define Anna Tsouhlarakis's sculptures. They're her way of never sticking to a linear narrative. “It seems disconnected. It forces people to reckon with it."Amy S. Rosenberg
Meet the artist who makes art out of Ikea material board, steer horn, curtain rod, a toy velociraptor, and more'Mixed media' doesn't even begin to define Anna Tsouhlarakis's sculptures. They're her way of never sticking to a linear narrative. “It seems disconnected. It forces people to reckon with it."Amy S. Rosenberg
From Phoebe Bridgers, to AC/DC, to Gorillaz, and Doja Cat, here are 30 pop music concerts you cannot miss this fallPlus, Philly Music Fest, Phish, Shaboozey, Low Cut Connie, the Chicks, Sienna Spiro, Geese, Goosemas, and more.Dan DeLuca
From Phoebe Bridgers, to AC/DC, to Gorillaz, and Doja Cat, here are 30 pop music concerts you cannot miss this fallPlus, Philly Music Fest, Phish, Shaboozey, Low Cut Connie, the Chicks, Sienna Spiro, Geese, Goosemas, and more.Dan DeLuca
The painful, complicated roots of American mid-century design trace back to Japanese American concentration campsNakashima, Noguchi, and Asawa are artists who changed the way Americans thought of design. A Barnes exhibit wants to showcase their art without forgetting their trauma. Rosa Cartagena
The painful, complicated roots of American mid-century design trace back to Japanese American concentration campsNakashima, Noguchi, and Asawa are artists who changed the way Americans thought of design. A Barnes exhibit wants to showcase their art without forgetting their trauma. Rosa Cartagena
Opinion‘A Nation of Artists’ is the epic story of American art. It has its charms and its slights.The “most expansive presentation of American art ever mounted in Philadelphia” is a fascinating marker of time to think about the cultural whiplash of the past couple of years.Peter Dobrin
Opinion‘A Nation of Artists’ is the epic story of American art. It has its charms and its slights.The “most expansive presentation of American art ever mounted in Philadelphia” is a fascinating marker of time to think about the cultural whiplash of the past couple of years.Peter Dobrin
Looking to catch a concert or show this spring? Take our quiz and get tailored suggestionsAnswer a few brief questions to be paired with the best music, comedy, and theatre the city has to offer this springBedatri D. Choudhury, Sam Ruland, Rosa Cartagena, and Jasen Lo
Looking to catch a concert or show this spring? Take our quiz and get tailored suggestionsAnswer a few brief questions to be paired with the best music, comedy, and theatre the city has to offer this springBedatri D. Choudhury, Sam Ruland, Rosa Cartagena, and Jasen Lo
5 dance shows we are excited for this springThis season marks the return of several Philadelphia-trained dancers to their old stomping grounds. Ellen Dunkel
5 dance shows we are excited for this springThis season marks the return of several Philadelphia-trained dancers to their old stomping grounds. Ellen Dunkel
10 Philly-area theater productions we are excited for this spring, and where we’ll grab a bite before (or after)The big theme is America 250 but that's not all there is. New offerings from Anna Deavere Smith, Suzan-Lori Parks, James Ijames, and more.Rosa Cartagena and Hira Qureshi
10 Philly-area theater productions we are excited for this spring, and where we’ll grab a bite before (or after)The big theme is America 250 but that's not all there is. New offerings from Anna Deavere Smith, Suzan-Lori Parks, James Ijames, and more.Rosa Cartagena and Hira Qureshi
Two Black women sculptors are bringing in their pride and art to Philadelphia Both Syd Carpenter and vanessa german's shows speak to the beauty of found objects and the power of Black women. One in Woodmere and another the Colored Girls MuseumElizabeth Wellington
Two Black women sculptors are bringing in their pride and art to Philadelphia Both Syd Carpenter and vanessa german's shows speak to the beauty of found objects and the power of Black women. One in Woodmere and another the Colored Girls MuseumElizabeth Wellington
Highlights of a classical music spring: A Mozart marathon, a new Wynton Marsalis symphony, and music among the treesClassical music premieres play alongside Beethoven and Mozart in today's landscape. But organizations can do a lot more to spotlight underknown composers.Peter Dobrin
Highlights of a classical music spring: A Mozart marathon, a new Wynton Marsalis symphony, and music among the treesClassical music premieres play alongside Beethoven and Mozart in today's landscape. But organizations can do a lot more to spotlight underknown composers.Peter Dobrin
He grew up never liking the Rocky statue, but now he has a PMA show centered on it.A Philadelphia Museum of Art show will study monuments and their roles in the society. It will be curated by Paul Farber, the director of Monument Lab.Dugan Arnett
He grew up never liking the Rocky statue, but now he has a PMA show centered on it.A Philadelphia Museum of Art show will study monuments and their roles in the society. It will be curated by Paul Farber, the director of Monument Lab.Dugan Arnett
