Entertainment

Skip to content

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Keep reading by creating a free account or signing in.

Subscribe|Support Local News

Keep reading by creating a free account or signing in.

News Sports Business Opinion Politics Entertainment Life Food Health Real Estate Philly First Obituaries Jobs

Entertainment

The Wright brothers’ 1911 Model B airplane plane on display at the Franklin Institute after refurbishment in Ohio in 2003.

The Franklin Institute faces questions over Wright brothers plane acquisition

For nearly a century, the museum has maintained that wealthy draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll donated the aircraft. His family now disputes the claim.

Artists of Philadelphia Ballet perform in "George Balanchine’s 'The Nutcracker'" at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on Dec. 6, 2024.

Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is the dose of magic you need this holiday season

Nancy G. Heller, For The Inquirer

Philadanco in Martha Nichols' "An Acceptance of Necessary Endings."

Philadanco celebrates 55 years, female choreographers, and Lee Daniels

Large screen prints and three dimensional montages of Laura Moyer’s creations fill the windows of New York City’s Amazon building on 5th Avenue.Large screen prints and three dimensional montages of Laura Moyer’s creations fill the windows of New York City’s Amazon building on 5th Avenue.

Laura Moyer, a Lancaster County artist, has designed the Amazon Kids Gift Book this year

Julia Shipley, For The Inquirer

A Roast Pork Sandwich at John’s Roast Pork in Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday, Sept., 13, 2024. .

Ship these Philly foods and treats for your holiday gifting

The Franklin Institute faces questions over Wright brothers plane acquisition

For nearly a century, the museum has maintained that wealthy draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll donated the aircraft. His family now disputes the claim.

The Wright brothers’ 1911 Model B airplane plane on display at the Franklin Institute after refurbishment in Ohio in 2003.

The Wright brothers’ 1911 Model B airplane plane on display at the Franklin Institute after refurbishment in Ohio in 2003.

The Franklin Institute faces questions over Wright brothers plane acquisition

For nearly a century, the museum has maintained that wealthy draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll donated the aircraft. His family now disputes the claim.

Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is the dose of magic you need this holiday season

Nancy G. Heller, For The Inquirer

Artists of Philadelphia Ballet perform in "George Balanchine’s 'The Nutcracker'" at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on Dec. 6, 2024.

Philadanco celebrates 55 years, female choreographers, and Lee Daniels

Philadanco in Martha Nichols' "An Acceptance of Necessary Endings."

Laura Moyer, a Lancaster County artist, has designed the Amazon Kids Gift Book this year

Julia Shipley, For The Inquirer

Large screen prints and three dimensional montages of Laura Moyer’s creations fill the windows of New York City’s Amazon building on 5th Avenue.Large screen prints and three dimensional montages of Laura Moyer’s creations fill the windows of New York City’s Amazon building on 5th Avenue.

The New York Times confirmed what always we knew, Colman Domingo crushes the fashion game

Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist

Colman Domingo arrives at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Joey Umana, 62, a total Rocky fan, is seen in the Rocky Room, in his home in Levittown, N.Y. He is seen with his memorabilia and his artistic creations such as very detailed models of the gym where Rocky trained, the art museum facade and steps, even the side of beef Rocky trained with.

The ultimate ‘Rocky’ fan has rebuilt the show’s iconic locations inside his NY home

The Philadelphia Film Society on Chestnut Street in April 2020. A $2 million grant from Wyncote Foundation will now support the building's renovation.

Wyncote Foundation awards $2 million to Philadelphia Film Society

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Joey Umana, 62, a total Rocky fan, is seen in the Rocky Room, in his home in Levittown, N.Y. He is seen with his memorabilia and his artistic creations such as very detailed models of the gym where Rocky trained, the art museum facade and steps, even the side of beef Rocky trained with.

The ultimate ‘Rocky’ fan has rebuilt the show’s iconic locations inside his NY home

The Philadelphia Film Society on Chestnut Street in April 2020. A $2 million grant from Wyncote Foundation will now support the building's renovation.

Wyncote Foundation awards $2 million to Philadelphia Film Society

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Saquon Barkley and the Eagles are running toward their fourth-straight playoff appearance, but there isn't much room on the schedule to push them back into prime time.

Eagles schedule could change as the NFL eyes a couple of late-season flex opportunities

Jessica Kartalija in 2018.

Former CBS3 anchor Jessica Kartalija heads to 6abc

Saquon Barkley and the Eagles are running toward their fourth-straight playoff appearance, but there isn't much room on the schedule to push them back into prime time.

Eagles schedule could change as the NFL eyes a couple of late-season flex opportunities

Jessica Kartalija in 2018.

Former CBS3 anchor Jessica Kartalija heads to 6abc

Artists of Philadelphia Ballet perform in "George Balanchine’s 'The Nutcracker'" at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on Dec. 6, 2024.

Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is the dose of magic you need this holiday season

Accompanied by first-rate, live music by the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra, 'The Nutcracker' is a rare treat.

Nancy G. Heller, For The Inquirer

A Roast Pork Sandwich at John’s Roast Pork in Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday, Sept., 13, 2024. .

Ship these Philly foods and treats for your holiday gifting

People gathered around the Rocky statue at the top of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 during an unveiling ceremony to o Kick Off First-Ever Rocky Festival in Philadelphia, Pa. Sylvester Stallone lends his Rocky statue to the city for Rocky Fest and it will be placed on top of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where it was in Rocky III, for a month.

🥊 Celebrate RockyFest | Things to Do

Karen Peakes, Melanie Cotton, and Michael Doherty in "The Play That Goes Wrong" from 1812 Productions at Plays and Players Theatre.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ is a mess in the best way possible

Toby Zinman, For The Inquirer

Staff members at Yeager's Farm in Phoenixville prepare Christmas trees for customers in Phoenixville in December 2022.

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Check out these 17 tree farms around the Philly region

Michelle Myers and Henry Savage

Inquirer LIVE: Craig LaBan's AMA

Inquirer LIVE: Craig LaBan’s “Ask Me Anything”

Join legendary food critic Craig LaBan for a live AMA, where he shares stories behind his Top 10 restaurant picks, answers your questions, and offers exclusive dining insights.

David O'Neil, former manager of the Reading Terminal Market, shows an old photo taken by Laszlo, of the market.

Spanning centuries, Penn’s new Reading Terminal photo archive captures the ‘magic of the market’

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

David O'Neil, former manager of the Reading Terminal Market, shows an old photo taken by Laszlo, of the market.

Spanning centuries, Penn’s new Reading Terminal photo archive captures the ‘magic of the market’

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

© 2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC
Terms of Use/ Privacy Policy/ Cancellation Policy/ California Notice/ California residents do not sell my data request
California residents do not sell my data request