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The Bourgeois Anarchist by Sam Gridley
Waiting for the revolution
In Sam Gridley’s new Philly-set novella, a now-privileged teacher grapples with her anarchist past as she continues to join leftwing activists. Walter Bilderback reviews.
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The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents Simone Dinnerstein
The keyboard, from Bach to Glass
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia spans the centuries with keyboard mastery from Bach to Philip Glass, featuring pianist Simone Dinnerstein. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Azuka Theatre presents Erlina Ortiz’s Young Money
Money well spent
In Azuka Theatre’s Young Money, two women from different walks of life learn how much they have in common during a chaotic event. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Chamber Music Society each present Davóne Tines
A sermon and a song
On November 5, Philadelphia audiences had two chances to discover Davóne Tines, recently named Vocalist of the Year by Musical America. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew
The best of the break room
Bristol Riverside Theatre returns to live theater with this powerfully acted production of Dominique Mourisseau’s workplace drama Skeleton Crew. Josh Herren reviews.
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The Days of Afrekete by Asali Solomon
Life as a mosaic
The past has a way of affecting the present for Liselle and Selena, the two former lovers of The Days of Afrekete, Asali Solomon’s new novel in which a lifetime transpires over a single day. Kirsten Bowen reviews.
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Theatre Exile presents Makasha Copeland’s Extreme Home Makeover
A worthy homecoming
With the charming, edgy family comedy Extreme Home Makeover, Theatre Exile finally returns to its own South Philly home. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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The Delaware Art Museum and Aesthetic Dynamics, Inc. present Afro-American Images 1971: The Vision of Percy Ricks
Fifty years later: Still an essential vision
The Delaware Art Museum teams with Aesthetic Dynamics, Inc. to address a 50-year-old injustice with a reimagining of a historic moment in American art. Vena Jefferson reviews.
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11th Hour Theatre Company and Prima Theatre present SOON
How soon is now?
In SOON, Nick Blaemire’s new musical, there’s a major climate event on the horizon … so it’s pretty tempting to just stay home and hide out with the 24-hour news cycle. Jill Ivey reviews.
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror
Explore, perceive, repeat
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, in a special companion retrospective with the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, explores the circle Jasper Johns creates between artist and viewer. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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