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Stew and Heidi Rodewald play under the watchful eye of James Baldwin. (Photo courtesy of FringeArts)

Philly Fringe 2016 review: 'Notes of a Native Song'

Lit crit rocks out

The creators of Tony Award-winning 'Passing Strange' pay tribute to James Baldwin in this lit-crit rock show.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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Habtemariam, Clayton, Lee, and the Prometheus Chamber Orchestra. (Photo courtesy of FringeArts)

Philly Fringe 2016 review: 'Room 21'

A DJ at play in Albert Barnes's record collection

Philly Fringe 16 review: DJ Jace Clayton digs into Albert Barnes's record collection and comes up with a performance as eclectic as Barnes himself.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

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In <em>'Angels Burning,'</em> secrets rise like Centralia's smoke. (Photo by Cole Young via Creative Commons/Flickr)

Tawni O'Dell's newest novel, 'Angels Burning'

Mine fires of the mind

Novelist Tawni O'Dell set her newest book at the site of a long-burning coal fire that's not under Centralia. Rick Soisson wonders why.
Rick Soisson

Rick Soisson

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The LDS temple is in the city but not of it. (Photo courtesy of Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)

Touring Philadelphia's new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

It's latter days for public viewing of the new LDS temple

After September 9, 2016, non-Mormons won't be allowed inside Philly's newly constructed temple. Judy Weightman visits and considers the implications.
Judy Weightman

Judy Weightman

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Angel Corella in American Ballet Theatre's <em>Le Corsaire</em>, 2009. (Photo by Kent G. Becker via Creative Commons/Flickr)

Pennsylvania Ballet prices rise and subscribers disappear

Ghosted by the Pennsylvania Ballet

A longtime subscriber to the Pennsylvania Ballet falls out of love with the company. Here's her tale of woe.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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The cast, dildo maracas and all. (Photo courtesy of Fail Better Productions)

Fail Better Productions presents Yoel Wulfhart's 'Cat-a-Strophe'

This 'Cat-a-Strophe' isn't quite

The appropriately named 'Cat-a-Strophe' perplexes in a brave effort well suited to the Philly Fringe.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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The <em>alter cockers</em> are gone, but the memories remain. (Photo courtesy of the Gershman Y)

The Gershman Y presents The Borscht Belt, by Marisa Scheinfeld

Where the Jewish gentry came to shvitz

Photographer Marisa Scheinfeld grew up in the Catskills during the slow death of the Borscht Belt, and captured what was left. The Gershman Y hosts an exhibition of her photos, Anndee Hochman reviews.
Anndee Hochman

Anndee Hochman

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We don't need no water.... (Photo courtesy of Theater with a View)

Theater with a View presents Lisa D'Amour's 'Detroit'

A site-specific theater company takes on 'Detroit'

Lisa D'Amour's 'Detroit,' a drama about life in the suburbs, is presented at a private home in the suburbs.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

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Sara Garonzik steps away from the spotlight. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

After 35 years, Sara Garonzik departs Philadelphia Theatre Company

A critic's fond farewell to Sara Garonzik

After 35 years at its helm, Sara Garonzik plans to step away from the Philadelphia Theater Company. Critic Gary Day recalls the impact she had on him and his career.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

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Bertram's Garden receives year-round visitors. (Photo by Pamela J. Forsythe)

Photo essay: the newly replanted Bartram's Garden

A replanted Bartram's Garden makes Kingsessing bloom

The newly replanted Bartram’s Garden combines 18th-century roots with 21st-century relevance. Pamela Forsythe visited the late-summer display and returned with a photo essay.

Pamela J. Forsythe

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