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Mixed media art. Three different poses by Betty Boop over piano keys, stacks of money, and other artifacts.

Showcasing visibility and connection at the 2025 Trans Art Mart

Understanding identity

The 2025 Trans Art Mart highlights trans, non-binary, and gender expansive artists and makers in Philly. Erin Dohony previews.
Erin Dohony

Erin Dohony

Previews 3 minute read
View from below of the giant Christmas tree, decked in blue lights, above the massive Wanamaker Organ.

The Wanamaker Light Show is back for 2025, along with new surprises

Philly pulls together to save a favorite Christmas tradition for another year

Beloved Christmas attractions at the Wanamaker faced an uncertain future after Macy's closed earlier this year, but Philly pulled together to bring them back for 2025. McCaillaigh Rouse has the details.
McCaillaigh Rouse

McCaillaigh Rouse

Features 6 minute read
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HELP US HELP YOU: The PR Webinar for Artists is back for 2025!

Join us December 10 on Zoom to learn the basics of good PR

It's back! Our popular 90-minute webinar full of tips for reaching out to the media, and inside info on how we run BSR, is coming up on Wednesday, December 10. Get the details and grab your ticket.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Previews 3 minute read
View from ground floor looking up at the grand architecture of the Court, giant gold organ one story above the marble floor

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.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Editorials 5 minute read
Two people sit cross-legged in the grass by a tree during the day, looking peaceful

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.

Dara McBride

Previews 3 minute read
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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.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Previews 2 minute read

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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.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Previews 3 minute read
Logo for the 2025 PVLA Arts Affair on May 15, with a Justice is Blind statue.

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.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

Podcast 1 minute read
Large display with a riot of flower bouquets against a backdrop of the Philly skyline, with moss hanging from stylized clouds

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.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Reviews 5 minute read
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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.

Dara McBride

Previews 3 minute read