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The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A triumphant and timely return
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates a decade with artistic director Robert Battle in the company’s 2022 tour, which kicked off last week at the Academy of Music. Melissa Strong reviews.

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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Daniele Rustioni
Cold nights, warm music
Mussorgsky’s vivid Pictures at an Exhibition and a remarkable concerto by local composer Ke-Chia Chen enlivened the Philadelphia Orchestra’s most recent concerts, led by debuting conductor Daniele Rustioni. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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EgoPo Classic Theater presents Alice Childress’s Wine in the Wilderness
An artist’s perspective
EgoPo Classic Theater offers a rich portrait of connection through art in Alice Childress’s Wine in the Wilderness. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Arden Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire
The cluelessness of strangers
The Arden Theatre Company’s long-delayed staging of A Streetcar Named Desire lacks realism and magic. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia presents Portals + Revelations: Richard J. Watson Beyond Realities
Moving through time and space in Black America
AAMP brings us a collection of naturalistic and abstract representations of Black history through illustrations, found objects, collages, and more by artist-in-residence Richard J. Watson. Olivia J. B. Baxter reviews.

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The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People, and Ideas, edited by Andrea Canepari and Judith Goode
A bridge to Italy
For at least three centuries, Italian culture has been an important part of our region. The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia, a new book from Temple University Press, takes a multifaceted look at Philly’s Italian story. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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The Center for Art in Wood presents Extra-Human: The Art of Michael Ferris
Carved with love
Artist Michael Ferris offers an engaging, larger-than-life tribute to loved ones with his intricate wooden sculptures, now on view at Old City’s Center for Art in Wood. Corey Qureshi reviews.

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The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality by Mike Sielski
Mamba mentality in the city of brotherly love
The new book about the late Kobe Bryant captures his early days, his high school and NBA career, and his achievements and failures with a Philadelphia-centric lens. Stephen Silver reviews.

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The James A. Michener Art Museum and Miriam Carpenter present Shaping the Ethereal
Unveiling the hidden complexities around us
Miriam Carpenter’s latest exhibit featuring her sculpture, furniture, prints, and drawings takes a deep look at the importance of technique and labor of art as well as the art itself. Michelle Nugent reviews.
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The Rosenbach presents Medium and Message: The Book Art of Colette Fu and Lothar Meggendorfer
Miniature worlds made of paper
The new exhibit opens visitors up to the world of moveable books from two different time periods: the 19th century and today. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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