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Still a bedroom? Yadira Hernández-Picó’s ‘Lisamary Rivera & Kenyel Yahil Martinez.’ (Image courtesy of Bryant Girsch, DVAA.)

Da Vinci Art Alliance presents ‘Nor Wind Nor Water’

Art, no matter what

This exhibition, curated by an artist and gallery owner who split her time between Philly and Puerto Rico until Hurricane Maria, asks us to fathom the storm’s ongoing impact. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Aug 26, 2019 Articles 4 minute read

Soft, bright, and ready to explore: Florist bandleader Emily Sprague. (Photo by Carley Solether.)

PhilaMoCA presents Florist and Ami Dang

Mellow dynamic

The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art presented an evening of utter chillness with performances by Florist and Ami Dang. Aaron Pond Reviews.

Aaron Pond

Aug 19, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

How much does it hurt? The cover of ‘Cursed.’ (Image courtesy of Charlesbridge Publishing.)

‘Cursed’ by Karol Ruth Silverstein

Anything but perfect

We’re used to the arcs of YA novels like ‘Cursed.’ What’s new is a realistic protagonist navigating high school and a serious chronic illness. Anndee Hochman reviews.

Anndee Hochman

Aug 13, 2019 Articles 4 minute read

A worthwhile read for that last beach trip of 2019: Chuck Wendig’s ‘Wanderers.’ (Photo by Michelle Nugent.)

Pennsylvania author Chuck Wendig launched his latest novel in Doylestown this summer. ‘Wanderers’ isn’t so much concerned with the aftermath of the apocalypse as our humanity and inhumanity within it. Michelle Nugent reviews.

Michelle Nugent

Aug 13, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

Members of the EVER Ensemble drew a crowd to the Woodlands. (Image courtesy of the artists.)

The Woodlands Mansion presents chamber music from the EVER Ensemble

Around the world at Woodlands

The EVER Ensemble took listeners on a musical journey around the world at the Woodlands Mansion, spanning classical, pop, jazz, and more. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Aug 12, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

The ghost of a staircase: Jennifer Manzella’s 2019’s ‘Broad Street: South Philly.’ (Image courtesy of the artist.)

Arcadia University presents ‘Jennifer Manzella: City Blocks’

Unforgettable in passing

These aren’t the Philly views any tourists will seek, but they’re worth tracking down with ‘Jennifer Manzella: City Blocks’ at Arcadia University. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Aug 12, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

The REC Philly team in its new space at 9th and Market. (Photo by Kevin Kilkinney.)

REC Philly announces a major footprint in the new Fashion District

A new creators’ space by the old Market East

After meeting in school and building their business from the ground up, REC Philly cofounders David Silver and Will Toms announce a big new space on Market Street. Suzanne Cloud was there.

Suzanne Cloud

Aug 06, 2019 Articles 4 minute read

Untrammeled joy in music: Mac McClure at the Academy of Vocal Arts. (Photo by Margaret Darby.)

Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy presents Mac McClure in ‘An Afternoon of Spanish Music’

A refreshing Spanish repertoire

Pianist Mac McClure’s guest recital as a faculty artist with the Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy brought an exciting performance of rarely heard music to the Academy of Vocal Arts. Margaret Darby reviews.

Margaret Darby

Aug 06, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

A potent iconographic vision: Blitz Bazawule’s ‘The Burial of Kojo.’ (Image courtesy of BlackStar Film Festival.)

BlackStar Film Festival presents Blitz Bazawule’s ‘The Burial of Kojo’

Death and transcendence

Blackstar Film Festival presented the Philly premiere of director Blitz Bazawule’s first feature-length film, ‘The Burial of Kojo.’ Aaron Pond reviews.

Aaron Pond

Aug 06, 2019 Articles 3 minute read