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Alec Guinness, Herbert Lom and Cecil Parker attempt murder in the British satire “The Ladykillers,” screening Nov. 25 at Woodmere.
Memorable characters light up the screen in stylish ‘The Ladykillers’
Tuesday Night at the Movies is presenting “The Ladykillers,” a classic British satire from 1955, on Nov. 25 at Woodmere. more
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“Alone in Gaza,” by Frances Gilmore, of Wyndmoor, now at Mt. Airy Art Garage.
Powerful exhibit in Mt. Airy of Gaza devastation art
A powerful, compelling exhibit of paintings by Wyndmoor artist Frances Gilmore, at Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) through the end of November, is almost impossible to erase from one’s consciousness long after viewing them. more
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Network for New Music, who performed at Settlement Music School, Nov. 9, has collaborated with the Germantown institution to collect food for families in need of assistance.
Network, Settlement join forces to provide needed food
Two of Greater Philadelphia’s leading classical music organizations, Network for New Music and Settlement Music School, have joined forces to offer emergency food assistance to the families of Settlement Music School students at the Peter A. Benoliel Germantown Branch of Settlement. more
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The annual “Vegan ThanksLiving Potluck Dinner” will be at the Chestnut Hill Meetinghouse, 20 E. Mermaid Lane, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 4-6 p.m. It is open to the public.
Annual ‘Vegan ThanksLiving Potluck Dinner’ at Hill site
Most people in Northwest Philadelphia will probably have turkey as their main course for dinner on Thanksgiving Day. more
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Shawn Gibbons, owner and CEO of Home Works, and Chloe Nicholson, an interior design associate, display a table setting.
Home Works and CHCA set seasonal tables
Home Works and the Chestnut Hill Community Association hosted a free, members-only table setting workshop on Nov. 12 to ring in the holiday season. more
Jay Adams (Melchior) and Rebecca Gomezrueda (Wendla)
‘Spring Awakening’ reverts to original, darker tone
Welcome back, Drama Group! For 40 years, Robert Bauer helmed the Germantown Community Theater. Following a few years’ hiatus, the troupe is back to producing two shows a year under its new, four-member board. more
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Brian Donlevy, Alan Ladd, and Veronica Lake in “The Glass Key.”
‘The Glass Key’ foreshadows a film noir future
Dashiell Hammett, author of “The Glass Key,” might be considered the father of modern crime fiction. However, few of his novels (with the exception of “The Thin Man” series) have made it into film. more
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Pianist Emanuel Ax, who first performed with The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1975, celebrated the 50th anniversary of that collaboration with a set of concerts at Marian Anderson Hall.
The Crossing to present world premiere of score by Christopher Cerone at Presbyterian church
East Germantown’s Donald Nally and The Crossing, the four-time Grammy Award winning professional choir, will present the world premiere of Christopher Cerone’s “Of being numerous,” Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave. more
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Produce bins at Weavers Way.
Unsung possibilities at Weavers Way
When my husband and I moved here from New York, I thought I’d miss the specialty markets. In Manhattan, you could find chile crisp or harissa at nearly any hour. more
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Dan Crozier as Peter Austin/Playwright and Susan Cantone as Julia Budder/Producer hold up a frail Virgina Noyes/Diva played by Michele King.
‘It’s Only a Play’ strikes an ironic but comical note
“It’s Only a Play,” a comedy by Terrence McNally, opened at Old Academy Players this weekend. But it is up to the actors to keep you laughing, because the play does not expand beyond its initial, dramatic premise. more
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An exhibit by artist Dan Ravasio, “Remembering Tommy & Other Wissahickon Wonders,” is currently on display at Spring Mill Pointe in Lafayette Hill until the end of November.
Hill artist’s exhibit will leave visitors feline good
Tommy the Cat might just have been the most popular feline in Northwest Philadelphia. more
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Trying to make up for all those decades of eating baked beans and white bread, Len and Jeanette Lear are traversing the culinary landscape, including a recent visit to Jean Georges on the 59th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City.
From culinary desert to fine dining explosion
By the time I was 40, my wife and I had never been within screaming distance of an upscale restaurant. more
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Alyson Richman, author of 11 historical novels, including “The Missing Pages.”
Hill area residents in just-published Titanic novel
Although the Titanic disaster happened 113 years ago, it still lives on in a mountain of movies, books and documentaries. The fascination never seems to abate. more
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The drama tech crew at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy works with the puppets that are part of the school’s production of “The Phantom Tollbooth.”
SCH theater kicks off with ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ and book drive
The Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Theater Program is launching its 2025–26 season with “The Phantom Tollbooth,” a wildly imaginative adventure based on Norton Juster’s beloved classic. more
Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman star in director George Stevens’ “Talk of the Town,” screening Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Woodmere.
‘The Talk of the Town’ blends comedy, conscience and classic star power
Romantic comedies often get a bad rap as frothy brain candy without much substance. But “The Talk of the Town” is a sharp, witty, and surprisingly layered film from 1942 that blends romance and humor with political drama and social commentary. more
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Musicians John Walthausen, Elena Kauffman, and Evan Few — collectively known as Filament — performed an all-Bach program at Fleisher Art Memorial in Queen Village.
St. Martin’s Church to present exciting piano recital
The Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Chestnut Hill will present pianist James Palmer in recital Sunday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. more
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Author Jay Nachman displays his book, “Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind,” chronicling the making of the album and tales of the 60s and 70s music scene.
Author to share stories of Graham Parker at Hideaway Music
When Jay Nachman was a college student at Temple University, he would often sit with other students in his dorm and listen to music. There was always a debate on which album to choose. more
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Susan Smith’s photography career has taken her to over 90 countries around the world.
Susan Smith’s journey of change spans interests
If there’s one thing Susan Smith has learned over the course of her career, it’s to not be afraid of change. more
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William Skeet Jiggetts hangs artist Jessie Read’s painting titled “It” at the Cope House Gallery. The painting is part of Dr. Robyn Jones and husband Adrian Moody’s collection.
New Cope House exhibit highlights the art of collecting
The progression from an art appreciator to an art collector might seem unattainable to some. However, William Skeet Jiggetts is here to report that’s not the case. more
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Giulia Iaquinto, 98, did prep work in the restaurant every day until her son Tony sold it in 2022, but she still comes in from time to time to make pizzas.
Great food for 63 years and a 98-year-old pizza maker
I would not be surprised if Giulia Iaquinto qualified for the Guinness Book of World Records. more
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