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Pronouns and PIFA
The great judy question
PIFA's presenting Taylor Mac's spectacular 'A 24-Decade History of Popular Music,' so shouldn't they know what to call the artist? Alaina Mabaso considers.
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Andy Borowitz and Moms Demand Action try to make America sane again
Taking aim at apathy
Comedy writer and satirist Andy Borowitz issued a call to action at his Keswick Theater show this week. Stacia Friedman took him up on it.
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A paean to paper(s)
All the news that fits
It might seem strange to celebrate newspapers in an online publication — but, hey, we love them too. Kathryn Taylor considers.
Kathryn Taylorand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan
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Calls continue for Mural Arts Program to remove its Frank Rizzo mural
Golden opportunity
As the grassroots campaign to take down the Frank Rizzo mural continues, the Coalition Against the Rizzo Mural considers critical questions about how Mural Arts’ actions fit in with its values.
Coalition Against the Rizzo Mural
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How performance artist Gunnar Montana learned to stop worrying and love the Eagles
Giving football a sporting chance
Sometimes artists and art lovers have a tough time relating to sports fans. The Super Bowl changed all that — at least for a little while — for performance artist Gunnar Montana, and he has the viral video to prove it.
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From the Burlington-Bristol bridge you can see forever
Life is a dream
Sometimes your past haunts you; other times it takes you right where you need to be. Kile Smith considers.
Kile Smithand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan
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Michael Wolff's fire hazard and fury at the Free Library of Philadelphia
Fireproofing the Free Library
When Michael Wolff spoke at the Parkway Central Library, the staff wasn't prepared for the crush of listeners. Wolff has a way of really surprising people. Alaina Mabaso considers.
Alaina Johnsand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan
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Soldiers Theatre and the power of educational arts programs
Artists and warriors
As battles rage over government funding for arts programs, one professor at Valley Forge Military College knows what a difference those programs make for participating cadets. Stephen Silver visits.
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Broad Street (Christmas) run
Where N. Broad meets the North Pole
Christmastime is tough on musicians, what with all the rehearsals, concerts, composing, copying, arranging, and more. Who has time to slow down and shop for a tree? Kile Smith considers.
Kile Smithand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan
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Another response to People's Light's 'Aladdin: A Musical Panto'
When did it cross your line?
People's Light's resident dramaturg says context matters, and when it comes to the company's 'Aladdin: A Musical Panto,' the lenses audiences use matter too. Gina Pisasale considers.
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