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John Wayne is at his career best portraying a morally complex Texas gunslinger in John Ford's seminal classic ‘The Searchers.’
‘Searchers’ delivers portrait of vengeance
I have long been wary of the classic Hollywood westerns – with their simplistic “good battling evil” morality. Then I rewatched "The Searchers." more
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The exhibit “Perpetual Inventory” is a display space wrapped in viewing corridors that took months to construct.
A haunting journey through craft and memory at Arcadia
If your haunting preferences run more to the unsettling than the terrifying, “Perpetual Inventory: A Ruminative Installation by Scott Kip,” is for you. more
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“Children’s Hour,” NoName Gallery’s latest exhibit in Chestnut Hill, features the work of artists (from left) Yesis4king, Kyle Confehr and Maya Puyat.
Play, memory and hip-hop: Celebrating the spirit of childhood
Jonene Lee's NoName Gallery is bringing a lighthearted and playful spirit to the Avenue with "Children's Story." more
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The works of artists including Barbara Handler’s “Blue-Gray Parrot” will be on display Nov. 2-3 as a part of the Cheltenham Artists Studio Tour.
Artists studio tour
Local artists are opening their studios to the public for the biannual Cheltenham Artists Studio Tour on Nov. 2-3. more
Nicholas Elizalde, mixed media, by Laura Elizabeth Arno
Last chance to see ‘Souls Shot’
This weekend is the last chance to view a powerful exhibition memorializing gun violence victims. more
"Floating Azaleas" is an example of the kind of work created by artist Ife Nii-Owoo, who will be featured in an exhibit at Allens Lane Art Center.
‘Shape of My Heart’ is a vibrant mixed-media odyssey
Ife Nii-Owoo was just 13 years old when she first stepped foot into Allens Lane Art Center in Mt. Airy. It changed the course of her life.  more
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Molly Rose Post, of West Mt. Airy, seen here with her children, is a jewelry artist and one of many festival exhibitors on Saturday, Sept. 28.
A fun festival of creativity at Allens Lane Art Center
In partnership with West Mt. Airy Neighbors, Allens Lane Art Center will be hosting its second annual Mt. Airy Arts Festival on Sat., Sept. 28. more
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Shannon Cronin's “Reciprocal Portrait Projects,” 65 pairs of portraits, many created by nonpainters, will run from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 at the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG), 7054 Germantown Ave.
‘Reciprocal Portrait Project’ is a brush with intimacy
In a world where genuine human connection can feel increasingly rare, one local artist has found a way to bridge the gap among friends, neighbors and even strangers. more
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Fitzgerald (second from left) and her co-author, Mary McCormack (third from left), aided by other “West Wing” cast members, are currently on an extensive book tour to promote “What's Next.”
Hill native and 'West Wing' star now best-selling author
Melissa Fitzgerald, a Springside School graduate, has the No. 3 nonfiction book on the New York Times Best Sellers List. more
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A visitor looks at the “Inspiration” wall of writings, testimonials and artwork by people who were formerly incarcerated.
New G-town museum examines the lives of people who were incarcerated
Since being released from prison more than two decades ago, the Rev. Michelle Simmons has turned her formidable energies into helping others. more
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Maxwell Over, 1992-93, by Ronald Bateman (Gift of Ann E. and Donald W. McPhail, 2013). Oil on canvas; 28 x 40 in.
New Woodmere show celebrates the surreal
In a world teetering on the edge of perpetual crisis, artists have long served as seismographs of societal tremors. more
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Thomas Mill Covered Bridge, painted in 2024 by Judy McCabe Jarvis, is among many local artists featured in a new exhibit at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy that showcases the natural beauty of the Wissahickon Valley.
Visions of the Wissahickon: An artistic tribute to a centennial legacy
A new exhibit at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy will showcase works that highlight the natural splendor of the Wissahickon Valley. more
Photographer Harvey Finkle's "Mariluz and Demitre Gonzalez, Kensington Welfare Rights Union Tent City II," Philadelphia, 1996.
Picturing progress: Harvey Finkle retrospective
Woodmere Art Museum will spotlight the work of renowned Philadelphia photographer and activist Harvey Finkle. more
Ignacyo Matynia (blue face), who plays Razzorakk, and Kristen Vaganos, who plays Cleo, film a scene in “Higher Grounds,” a sci-fi film, on location in Wildwood, New Jersey.
CHA grad leaves Chestnut Hill for outer space
Christian Sarkis Graham is making waves in the indie film scene. more
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“Down the banks of the Tigris, I wander” by Mayada Alhomsi
Exhibit showcasing immigrant artists debuts on July Fourth
A new exhibit opening July Fourth at the IMPeRFeCT Gallery in Germantown features the artwork of immigrants unified by their choice to live and work in Philadelphia. more
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Clint Eastwood could have walked the runway in his 1964 cowboy chic from “A Fistful of Dollars,” screening July 2, at the Ambler Theater.
‘A Fistful of Dollars’ inspires a hot cowboy summer
Sweat, tequila, shirts unbuttoned to the navel, and a scintillating playlist are bound to evoke summer vibes. more
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“Floribunda,” oil on canvas, 68” x 56,” 1991, displays Batchelor's whimsical imagination.
A career retrospective blossoms amid art school uncertainty
The delicate flower paintings of Betsy Batchelor are part of a colorful career retrospective on exhibit at the Cope House Gallery in Germantown. more
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The Colored Girls Museum in Germantown "honors the stories, experiences and history of the ordinary Colored girl."
A period of ‘Intermission’ for The Colored Girls Museum
Four months after The Colored Girls Museum was granted a zoning variance to remain in its twin Victorian home, the museum is navigating a period of flux. more
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Students of The Stained Glass Project show off their work.
Last chance to see student stained glass exhibit
For two weeks, Gravers Lane Gallery in Chestnut Hill has showcased intricate creations, each piece a testament to the talent of Philadelphia high school students. more
Marilyn Monroe took what turned out to be an iconic turn on a New York subway grate in “The Seven Year Itch” as actor Tom Ewell looks on. The Billy Wilder comedy screens May 29 at The Ambler Theater.
Your spring guide to Philadelphia area movie screenings
From recent hits to bonafide classics and offbeat cult favorites, this spring and summer bring a slew of movie screenings across the Philadelphia area. more
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