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Jacqueline Callahan
Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ soars through the holidays
Philadelphia Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” continues to soar in the historic Academy of Music through Dec. 30. more
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Naomieh Jovin is a first-generation Haitian-America and photographic artist whose work has been featured in The Nation, Buzzfeed, The New York Times and Vogue Italia.
Germantown artists featured in Free Library exhibit
In a new exhibit at the Free Library’s Parkway Central branch, four Germantown artists examine Black culture. more
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Rob Goldberg, who lives in Mt. Airy, has been interested in the toy industry since he was a graduate student.
Toys are more than child's play
As a chronicler of toy history, Rob Goldberg welcomed Barbiemania but ultimately, for him, the movie was a disappointment. more
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Jered McLenigan (front) plays the Aviator in the Quintessence production of The Little Prince, while Jacinta Yelland (back) is the little prince.
‘The Little Prince’ brings wonder and imagination
"The Little Prince, The Musical" is the second show in the holiday season offering of Quintessence Theatre. more
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Rafael Payare guest conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra in concert Dec. 1-3 in the United States premiere of a commissioned piano concerto by Lopez Bellido and Mahler’s First Symphony.
Nally leads The Crossing in world premiere of Lang’s ‘Poor Hymnal’
Donald Nally will conduct The Crossing choir in the world premiere of a major new work. more
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Geri Greinke-Mack's paintings are currently being exhibited at The Top of The Stairs Gallery in Cathedral Village, a Presbyterian senior living community in Upper Roxborough.
Exhibition: The 'Georgia O'Keeffe' of Cathedral Village
Geri Greinke-Mack is 81 years old, but just like a modern-day Georgia O'Keeffe, she keeps getting better with age. more
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Geri-Lynn Utter, who grew up impoverished with addicted parents but went on to earn master's and doctorate degrees from Chestnut Hill College, has just released her second book, "Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today," published by Simon and Schuster.
Local’s rock-n-roll childhood story in a powerful new book
Geri-Lynn Utter, who is signing copies of her recently completed book on Dec. 20, has quite a story to tell.  more
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From left to right, Karen Getz as The Mute, Eleni Delopoulos as The Boy's Parent (Hucklebee), Brandon Walters as The Boy (Matt), Raffaela Cicchetti as The Girl (Luisa), Steven Wright as The Girl's Parent (Bellomy) and Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton as The Narrator (El Gallo).
Quintessence delivers with a sparkling ‘Fantasticks’
Quintessence Theatre begins the holiday season with a sparkling production of "The Fantasticks." more
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And a little prince shall lead the way
Quintessence Theatre Group in Mt. Airy presents the musical “The Little Prince” through Dec. 30 in a production aimed at theatergoers of all ages. more
“Indigo Irises,” watercolor, by Linda Chicchi
Presbyterian Church puts on holiday show for NW artists
Eighteen local artists are each currently exhibiting four of their works in the annual Northwest Philadelphia Artists Holiday Show & Sale. more
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Philadelphia Ballet will present 31 performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Academy of Music Dec. 8 through 30.
The arts celebrate Christmas on the Hill and around the city
The themes of the holiday season are on full display in cultural arts performances throughout the region.  more
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A sold-out dinner featuring Indonesian cuisine is one of the highlights of artist Laura Cohn's annual holiday pop-up shop, From Bali to Us.
From Bali to Us highlights Indonesian cuisine
In Chestnut Hill, the holiday season’s hottest ticket is dinner at From Bali to Us. more
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Retired WIP radio host and Chestnut Hill resident Angelo Cataldi will be signing copies of his new book from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company on Dec. 6 and Booked on Dec. 13.
Angelo Cataldi makes Philly sports fans look good
After hanging up the headphones in February, former WIP host and current Chestnut Hill resident Angelo Cataldi is back with a new book. more
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Holiday tour houses are always festively decorated.
Finally! The Holiday House Tour returns to Chestnut Hill
One of Chestnut Hill’s most popular traditions is back again this year, after a three-year hiatus due to Covid.  more
Choral Arts' Donald Meineke will be conducting 'Carols by Candlelight' on Friday, Dec. 1.
Chestnut Hill conductor to lead Britten’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’
Chestnut Hill conductor Donald Meineke will lead in a performance of Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols.” more
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How singing saved a Holocaust survivor
An award-winning documentary about Holocaust survivor, cantor and military veteran David “Saba” Wisnia is coming to the Center on the Hill. more
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In Silent Sky, Andrea Ong (seated) plays Henrietta, while Stacy Skinner (left) plays Annie, Leah O’Hara plays Margaret (center) and Krishna Dunston (right) plays Willamina.
A forgotten astronomer and pioneer for women’s rights
Now running at Stagecrafters, Silent Sky honors the life of pioneer astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. more
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Mendelssohn Chorus celebrates Christmas on the Hill
Dominick DiOrio, artistic director and conductor of the Mendelssohn Chorus, will help celebrate the Christmas season with “A Feast of Carols.” more
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Tariq Trotter (left), better known as Black Thought, co-founder of Philadelphia's Grammy-winning hip-hop group The Roots, discussed his new memoir "The Upcycled Self" earlier this month with professor and commentator Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, owner of Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books in Germantown.Trotter and Hill talked about Trotter's story, which began with tragedy when Trotter, then a child, burned down his family's home. During the discussion, which was hosted at Greene Street Friends in Germantown,Trotter recalled losing a friend to gun violence at 10. "We normalize loss and numb ourselves," said Trotter, who called writing the book "a cathartic experience" that helped him cope with losses in his life that include the deaths of his mother and father who died when Trotter was a child. At 9, he began writing rhymes that reflected his experience. He told Hill, "Art saved my life."
Roots co-founder: 'Art saved my life'
Collage artist Yolanda Ward's vibrant use of paper produces work such as this piece, "If I Only Knew," which is so detailed that at first glance it appears to be painted in oils. Her current exhibition at Awbury Arboretum will be up through Dec. 19.
‘Rooted in Me’: A powerful use of collage at at Awbury
What makes Yolanda Ward's art so distinctive is that her Impressionistic works look exactly like oil paintings until you get inches from them. more
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