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'Shutter Man' by Richard Montanari
A pocket full of darkness
In ‘Shutter Man,’ the newest novel of Richard Montanari’s Byrne-Balzano murder-mystery series, a serial killer killer stalks Philadelphia’s “Devil’s Pocket” section. Bob Ingram reviews.
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Winterthur presents Lasting Impressions: The Artists of Currier & Ives
Looking at a young nation
Currier & Ives & Palmer & Tait in a small gem of an exhibition at Winterthur. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Piffaro presents 'La Nochebuena'
A 'nochebuena' that lives up to its name
Piffaro presented a "nochebuena," based on the traditional Spanish Christmas Eve, that offered variety, mastery, and spirituality. Tom Purdom reviews.
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Three things I learned from Handel's 'Messiah'
Hallelujah for Handel
Over the course of a career, professional musicians play a lot of Handel's 'Messiahs.' Kile Smith explains how to make it feel like new.
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Pennsylvania Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' and the Rock School's 'Nutcracker 1776'
A nutcracking good time
The dance companies of Philadelphia offer up their annual 'Nutcrackers' for audiences of all ages. Alix Rosenfeld reviews two of many.
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'Raising the Transgender Child: A Complete Guide for Parents, Families and Caregivers'
Families transition too
'Raising the Transgender Child' guides families through every stage of their child's transition with kindness as a guiding principle. Courtenay Harris Bond reviews.
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The Crossing @ Christmas
Christmas minus the carols
The Crossing @ Christmas didn't include any caroling, but it was both unique and mesmerizing. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Academy of Vocal Arts presents Anton Rubinstein's 'The Demon'
Devilishly good
'The Demon,' an extremely rare Russian opera, is presented in an authentic style by a well-trained ensemble at the Academy of Vocal Arts. Steve Cohen reviews.
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Tiny Dynamite's A Play, a Pie, and a Pint presents Chris Davis's 'Bortle 8'
Degrees of illumination
Tiny Dynamite's indie dinner theater, A Play, a Pie, and a Pint, presents Chris Davis's 'Bortle 8,' one man's search for true darkness. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Quintessence Theatre Group presents 'Wilde Tales'
Go Wilde!
A fun all-ages 'Wilde Tales' adapts Oscar Wilde's children's stories, and still reveals his larger themes. Mark Cofta reviews.
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