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The National Constitution Center presents ‘Civil War and Reconstruction’
Toward a more perfect union
Even folks who think they know everything about the Civil War and what followed will discover something in this new permanent exhibition from the National Constitution Center. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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SoLow Fest 2019: Neé Danse/Theatre presents ‘Holding One’s Own’
Stories of breast cancer
‘Holding One’s Own,’ a SoLow Fest devised theater piece based on stories from women living with breast cancer, brings us into their heartbreaking and uplifting world. Erin Dohony reviews.
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A Philly screening celebrates 25 years for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’
Oh, I'm sorry—did I break your concentration?
'Pulp Fiction' is screening this week in 35mm, in honor of its 25th anniversary. Stephen Silver looks back at Quentin Tarantino's landmark 1994 film, which taught him more about the potential of movies than any other release.
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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre presents Nicole Burgio’s ‘xoxo moongirl’
Dancing on the moon
Nicole Burgio’s kinetic solo performance ‘xoxo moongirl’ is a candid, gripping tale on family, healing, and domestic abuse. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.
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Andrey M. Paounov’s ‘Walking on Water’
The miracle of the artist
Andrey M. Paounov’s documentary on Christo examines the artist’s process and explores the sometimes difficult consequences of the artist-as-celebrity—and as prima donna. Gary Day reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Anna Clyne and Rachmaninoff
Swept away in six minutes
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra brought excitement and dynamic interest to a program spanning contemporary composer Anna Clyne and the symphony that almost sunk Rachmaninoff. Linda Holt reviews.
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SoLow Fest 2019: David Strattan White’s ‘Gintry’
In vino veritas
In SoLow Fest’s ‘Gintry,’ a raconteur bartender riffs poetically on matters existential while serving his listeners a series of exotic cocktails. Gary Day reviews.
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Anne-Marie Mulgrew & Dancers Company presents ‘From the Female Gaze’
Girls and women; water and war
Anne-Marie Mulgrew & Dancers Company explored time and the female experience in its 33rd home season concert, 'From the Feminine Gaze.' Melissa Strong reviews.
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Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium presents Christopher Durang’s ‘Betty’s Summer Vacation’
The shores of absurdism
Christopher Durang’s disturbing dark comedy ‘Betty’s Summer Vacation’ gets a riotous, chilling production from Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Central Tattoo Studio presents ‘Passing Through’
The feminist lens
Central Tattoo Studio’s latest photography exhibition, ‘Passing Through,’ is a symbolic and surrealist exploration of beauty, femininity, isolation, and pain. Christina Anthony reviews.
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