At 25, this Camden trumpeter has toured with Beyoncé, twice. Now, she’s bringing her act to Philly.

At 25, this Camden trumpeter has toured with Beyoncé, twice. Now, she’s bringing her act to Philly.

by Brandon T. Harden
Arnetta Johnson, a trumpeter who has performed with Beyoncé, The Roots, and Janelle Monáe, will bring her virtuosity to Chris’ Jazz Café for two intimate performances at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
PlayPenn events in Center City this month are your free way to see (and meet) theater’s rising stars

PlayPenn events in Center City this month are your free way to see (and meet) theater’s rising stars

by Shaun Brady
Six of the nation's hottest young playwrights bring their works-in-progress to the stage, in free staged readings.
PlayPenn events in Center City this month are your free way to see (and meet) theater’s rising stars

PlayPenn events in Center City this month are your free way to see (and meet) theater’s rising stars

by Shaun Brady
Six of the nation's hottest young playwrights bring their works-in-progress to the stage, in free staged readings.
‘Veronica Mars’: Let Hulu’s revival send you back to beginning
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‘Veronica Mars’: Let Hulu’s revival send you back to beginning

by Ellen Gray
Another long-canceled show is coming back, but this one feels as if its time may finally have come.
‘Veronica Mars’: Let Hulu’s revival send you back to beginning
Column

‘Veronica Mars’: Let Hulu’s revival send you back to beginning

Another long-canceled show is coming back, but this one feels as if its time may finally have come.
It worked in Paris for Manet and Cézanne. Now Philly has its own Salon des Refusés.

It worked in Paris for Manet and Cézanne. Now Philly has its own Salon des Refusés.

by Edith Newhall, For The Inquirer
A standout show at Vox Populi and a husband-and-wife exhibition at Wexler Gallery are two more of this month's must-sees.
It worked in Paris for Manet and Cézanne. Now Philly has its own Salon des Refusés.

It worked in Paris for Manet and Cézanne. Now Philly has its own Salon des Refusés.

by Edith Newhall, For The Inquirer
A standout show at Vox Populi and a husband-and-wife exhibition at Wexler Gallery are two more of this month's must-sees.
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Robyn plays a very wet show at the Mann Center | Concert review

Robyn plays a very wet show at the Mann Center | Concert review

by Drew Lazor
Pop music's weird older sister weathered the storm.
Copycat: ‘The Lion King’ is a rehash, but it’s also air-conditioned | Movie review
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‘Live-action’ ‘Lion King’ is a rehash, but it’s also air-conditioned

by Gary Thompson
There are those who say the new "Lion King" reboot has no good reason to exist, but I disagree.
Summer Shakespeare in Philly: Here’s what’s on stage now (and in parks)

Summer Shakespeare in Philly: Here’s what’s on stage now (and in parks)

by John Timpane
There's a bumper crop right now of six productions: three indoors and three outdoors.
‘Ghetto Cowboy,’ starring Idris Elba, will start shooting in Philly soon

‘Ghetto Cowboy,’ starring Idris Elba, will start shooting in Philly soon

by Nick Vadala
Look out for Idris Elba in town in a few months.
John Leguizamo on ‘Latin History for Morons’: ‘Courage to say what I want to say’

John Leguizamo on ‘Latin History for Morons’: ‘Courage to say what I want to say’

by John Timpane
The Latin comic and media pioneer talks about his Bogota-to-Broadway life story, and the inspiration for his one-man Broadway shows. He comes to the Merriam Theater on July 19-20.
Jennifer Lopez gave Carli Lloyd a lap dance this weekend

Jennifer Lopez gave Carli Lloyd a lap dance this weekend

by Nick Vadala
South Jersey native Carli Lloyd continued her Women’s World Cup win celebration over the weekend, this time with a congratulatory lap dance courtesy of Jennifer Lopez.
Ommegang to release ‘Game of Thrones’ beer, My Watch Has Ended

Ommegang to release ‘Game of Thrones’ beer, My Watch Has Ended

by Nick Vadala
Game of Thrones may be over, but Brewery Ommegang’s series of beers for the for the popular HBO fantasy drama is keeping Westeros alive — for one more release, at least.
Where in the world is André 3000? In Philly — with a flute.

Where in the world is André 3000? In Philly — with a flute.

by Brandon T. Harden
For the better part of the summer, Benjamin has been spotted several times around Los Angeles and New York City playing his Mayan double flute and taking photos with fans. And now, the notoriously elusive rapper is in Philadelphia doing the same.
At the Philadelphia Orchestra, a record-breaking $55 million gift raises the bar for local philanthropy — and that’s not all

At the Philadelphia Orchestra, a record-breaking $55 million gift raises the bar for local philanthropy — and that’s not all

by Peter Dobrin
The huge gift also hits the re-set button for a new era of momentum and civic meaning.
The Ruffhouse story: How a great hip-hop label took on the world from Conshohocken

How a great hip-hop label took on the world from Conshohocken

by Dan DeLuca
Friends had been suggesting that Schwartz write a book for years, but until now it felt like too soon.
Don’t laugh: Movie comedies are disappearing
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Movie comedies are disappearing

by Gary Thompson
Make ’em laugh? Not at the movies.
‘Stonewall @ 50’ art show is generously inclusive, but could use more of the raw anger and fierce humor that paved the way

‘Stonewall @ 50’ art show is generously inclusive, but could use more of the raw anger and fierce humor that paved the way

by Thomas Hine, For The Inquirer
Drexel University’s new art show bills itself as the largest LGBTQ+ exhibition in Philadelphia history.
Extreme Netflix-ing: 5 under-the-radar shows to get you away from ‘The Office’
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'Friends' and 'The Office' are leaving Netflix, but here are 5 under-the-radar shows to watch instead

by Ellen Gray
Can't find anything to stream but reruns? Maybe it's time to shake up the algorithm.
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