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Jacqueline Constance is feeling the blow from the pandemic, but that isn't stopping her creativity. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

In the pandemic shut-down, Philly's musicians find creative ways to keep playing

The gigs we lost

Philly's music scene has taken a hit as clubs and restaurants have shut down and gigs have been canceled. John Morrison speaks with a few local artists on how they are coping, how they are adapting creatively, and what this means for the future of music in the city.

John Morrison

Apr 06, 2020 Articles 4 minute read

The show will go on: People’s Light artists gather to film one more run of ‘Shakespeare in Love.’ (Photo by Alix Rosenfeld.)

Theater artists are at work during the COVID-19 lockdown. Here’s how—and where to find them

Quarantine has never killed theater, and it’s not about to

With theaters all over the country going dark indefinitely because of the coronavirus, how will live art continue to thrive? Dramaturg Alix Rosenfeld has news for you.

Alix Rosenfeld

Mar 17, 2020 Articles 6 minute read

The organ at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in University City is one of many in Philly that need preserving. (Photo by Margaret Darby.)

The Playing and Preserving project aims to save Philly’s endangered historic organs

Organ-ized support

A national nonprofit is combining the forces of several music organizations to help 10 Philadelphia congregations preserve historic organs, launching a three-concert series to engage the public with these important instruments. Margaret Darby considers.

Margaret Darby

Oct 22, 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

On the outside in Media: musician and singer/songwriter Danie Ocean. (Photo by Brian Samson.)

Does the cultural renaissance in Media, PA include everybody?

No welcome at home

Media, PA is getting is own accolades as an arts and culture destination—but does this historic Philly suburb actually welcome performers of all backgrounds? Danie Ocean considers.

Danie Jackson

Jul 30, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

A new place to capture your sound: A recording session at MNYK Studios. (Photo by Kristen Humphries.)

MNYK Studios brings a new professional recording space to Manayunk

A new Philly studio in the DIY age

A Philly-based agency saw the chance to stretch beyond its original business model and jumped into the recording business. Now it's hoping to draw a wide range of artists to Manayunk.

Conor Michael Logan

Mar 05, 2019 Articles 4 minute read

Members of the original Old City Arts coalition march in 1978. (Photo by John LeFont.)

Old City Arts 1975-1980 shows how artists shaped the city of Philadelphia

Five years that changed Philly forever

A history project titled 'Old City Arts 1975-1980' looks back on five remarkable years that changed the face of the city and shifted the course of the region’s arts scene. Gary Day considers.

Gary L. Day

Feb 26, 2019 Articles 4 minute read

When will the PA Ballet rehearse outside the States? Principal dancer Oksana Maslova and artistic director Angel Corella in 2018. (Photo by Arian Molina Soca.)

Will the Pennsylvania Ballet ever hit the world stage?

Building an international company

Pennsylvania Ballet artistic director Angel Corella is making plans for the company’s next step, onto stages beyond the U.S. But it’s going to need some new partners. Camille Bacon-Smith considers.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Feb 15, 2019 Articles 5 minute read

Partners in life and in the book business: Christina Rosso-Schneider and Alex Schneider open their Passyunk store. (Photo by Catherine Smith.)

A Novel Idea opens on East Passyunk Avenue

Book it to East Passyunk

In a booming city corridor packed with world-class restaurants and indie shops selling everything from T-shirts to terrariums, book lovers finally have a home.