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By Kharisma McIlwaine In partnership with Socially Healthy, Helping Hands Warming Hearts (HHWH) will host the 2nd Annual “Cheers to Seniors: Winter Wonderland Gala.” The black-tie affair focuses on celebrating and uplifting Philadelphia’s senior community. Each year, the gala benefits a specific cause, with this year’s proceeds supporting families affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)…

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Namisa Mdlalose Bizana as Persephone in “Hadestown.” Forrest Theatre Photo Credit: Evan Zimmerman for Murphy Made By Kharisma McIlwaine Due to popular demand, the Tony Award-winning musical “Hadestown” will return to Philadelphia for a third engagement. The acclaimed production, which won eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical, reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus…

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Broadway legend Stephanie Pope with “Mr. Showbusiness” Mark Nadler star at the Rittenhouse Grill show, “Christmastime in The City” in Dec.Photo courtesy: Pope/Nadler By Kharisma McIlwaine Broadway legend Stephanie Pope, whose acclaimed career spans more than 35 years and counting, includes roles in “Chicago,” “Pippin” (for which she received an Astaire Award nomination), and “Fosse”—…

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This image released by Peacock shows filmmaker Jordan Peele from the documentary “High Horse: The Black Cowboy.” (Troy Harvey/Peacock via AP) By Gary Gerard Hamilton Associated Press NEW YORK — Texas-bred hip-hop duo UGK glared confidently into the camera atop stallions in the music video for their fan-favorite song “Wood Wheel.” The visuals reflected the…

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Ruth E. Carter poses with the award for best costume design for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) From kings to juke joint owners, Ruth E. Carter’s costumes have furthered the culture. By Denise…

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Artist Terrence Chambers displays his illustrations of Michael Jackson.Photo: Napoleon F. Kingcade By Napoleon F. Kingcade Aspiring cartoonist Terrence Chambers, 42, has just recently entered Philadelphia’s mainstream art scene after selling his artwork for nearly two decades from his Wynnefield studio with an eye toward bigger and better things. Previously, Chambers worked as an art…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine From the moment a stainless-steel DeLorean first screeched across the silver screen in 1985s, the movie “Back to the Future” secured its place as a timeless classic. The film captivated audiences with its blend of science fiction, comedy, and heart. Now decades later, the beloved story has been reimagined for the stage…

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The “Wednesday: Eve of the Outcasts” exhibitPhoto by Kat Kendon. ©2025 Netflix Attractions, LLC By Kharisma McIlwaine As you enter, the scale of it hits you first. It’s a massive, 100,000-square-foot space that feels less like a venue and more like a living, breathing extension of Netflix itself. The best part? It’s free to just…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine Samara Joy has rapidly emerged as one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of her generation. She captivates audiences with her velvety timbre and skillful reimagination of jazz standards. As a five-time GRAMMY award-winner at age 25 including a historic win for Best New Artist, Joy draws natural comparisons to legends like…

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American jazz drummer, pianist, and composer Jack DeJohnette performs at the Five Continents Marseille Jazz festival, in Marseille, southern France on July 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Claude Paris, File) By Jocelyn Noveck ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Jack DeJohnette, a celebrated jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis on his landmark 1970 fusion album and collaborated…

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