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Wanamaker Building partners announce arts lineup in the Grand Court starting in September
Welcome back to the Wanamaker
The Wanamaker Building in Center City has been standing empty since Macy’s left, but the public is invited back soon for a new arts program, and the continuation of popular holiday events. Alaina Johns visits.
Editorials
5 minute read
Lumazen Yoga and ADSS present Language n’ Motion: Poetic Movement Expressions
Connecting through art and yoga
Through Language n’ Motion artistic collaboration, the yoga mat becomes space for both movement and written poetic expression. Dara McBride previews.
Previews
3 minute read
Our popular review-writing webinars are back on July 16 and 17!
These Zoom sessions are for anyone who wants to understand the professional critic's process.
Are you an aspiring or emerging critic? Are you a journalist who is curious about getting started as a reviewer? Are you an arts-lover who wants an inside look at how critics work? These classes are for you.
Previews
2 minute read
Book giveaways, reviews, and staff recs! BSR Book Week 2025 is coming June 1-7
Here's how to join in on this year's BSR Book Week
The BSR team is excited for our third annual Book Week, running June 1-7, 2025. We have reviews, giveaways, recommendations, and a virtual panel event with awesome Philly authors. Here’s everything you need to know.
Previews
3 minute read
The BSR Podcast: Talking the 2025 PVLA Arts Affair
You're invited as Philly's "cool lawyers" party with artists and supporters on May 15
Darnelle Radford sits down with leaders of PVLA to talk about this year's Arts Affair (coming up on May 15 at REC Philly) and the legal and political concerns local artists are tackling with the help of volunteer lawyers.
Podcast
1 minute read
PHS presents the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show: Gardens of Tomorrow
Your guide to thrive at Philly’s annual botanical extravaganza
The Philadelphia Flower Show is back for its 196th year, with the theme Gardens of Tomorrow. From individual orchids and cacti to show-stopping floral displays and hundreds of vendors, this year’s show is a must-visit. An Nichols reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Née Danse/Theatre presents An Unfinished Herstory
Making ‘Herstory’ on International Women’s Day
The International Women’s Day Festival from Née Danse/Theatre brings together a variety of performers, workshops, and more. Dara McBride previews.
Previews
3 minute read
The BSR Podcast: season 9, episode 4: Simone Lawrence on The Coronation: An All-Black Drag King Show and Art Exhibition
Fine art, Black excellence, and the diversity of Philly's own Black drag kings
Podcast host Darnelle Radford sits down with Philly drag king Simone Lawrence about a Saturday, November 16, event at Prism Arts Philadelphia featuring fine art, drag, and the community we need.
Podcast
1 minute read
BSR's popular PR webinar for artists is happening again on November 21, 2024
Learn the basics of arts and culture PR with experienced editors and publicists
Everyone deserves a chance to learn the basics of good PR, especially artists and other independent creators and administrators. Join our November 21 HELP US HELP YOU webinar for tons of tips and a Q&A with PR experts.
Previews
2 minute read
The BSR Podcast, season 8, episode 10: the 2024 Philly Bookstore Crawl on August 24
Explore Philly bookstores with discounts, signings, events, and more!
Podcast host Darnelle Radford sits down with author and literary agent Eric Smith and Philly bookstore owners Catie Gainor and Sara Zia Ebrahimi Hughes to talk all things Philly Bookstore Crawl ahead of the citywide celebration on August 24.
Podcast
1 minute read