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The  Bristol Riverside Theatre is one of the most popular in the area but it didn't start out that way. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with artistic director Keith Baker  who is stepping down after 30 years. 

Imagine being a 17 year old and having a chance to curate an exhibit for a museum known around the world. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with the student and the head of the  youth council program at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts .

Sometimes costumes on television shows take on a life of their own.  KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with the designer of the Handmaid costume now on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 

The 3rd annual Philly Theatre Week begins Thursday February 6th and continues for ten days. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Leigh Goldenberg, executive director of Theatre Philadelphia.  

If you have heard about festivals like Burning Man, Sundance or Tribeca but you haven't had a chance to go and see for yourself, parts of them have come to you. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Wonderspaces General Manager Jenn McCreary. 

Images of doughnuts and union scabby rats at a Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts exhibit?  KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with curator Jodi Throckmorton about the exhibit.

So you think it's January and the party's over? Well, not just yet as we hear from KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton with Positively Philadelphia. 

Got kids, and looking for some good ideas for New Years Eve? KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton has some with Positively Philadelphia. 

Want to knock some holiday gifts off your list? KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton is here to help with Positively Philadelphia.

Gospel on the plaza at the Kimmel Center is a free concert series all this month. KYW' Newsradio’s Lauren Lipton talks with the Kimmel Center's Leslie Patterson Tyler,  Walt Blocker  director for St. Thomas gospel choir and Carlos McConico the pastor of Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church:

Temple University's Performing Arts Center will host a TV comedy special this Saturday. The headliner grew up in nearby North Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sat down with comedian Skeet Carter.

Get ready,  get set: the Philadelphia Christmas Village is about to open! KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Lea Köthe with the Christmas Village about the many new and old attractions. 

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market begins officially on Thanksgiving Day and unofficially on Nov. 23 and 24. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with one of the most popular vendors from last year, Charisse McGill, about her French toast bites.   

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is known around the world and is coming up this Friday through Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.   The competition to get in the show is tough and this year, a number of  artists are from Philadelphia including jewelry designer Maria Eife who talks with KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton.

"Designs for Different Futures is a new exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art . KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Curator of decorative arts and design Kathryn Hiesinger who says the exhibit is for your eyes and your mind.  

The award winning musical "Come From Away" opens at the Academy of Music this week and it tells the story of all the planes and people who were diverted on 9-11  to the small town of Gander. In this Positively Philadelphia report, KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Beverley Bass one of the plane's pilots. 

The summer fun might be over at Dilworth Park but the fall and winter festivities are just getting started. In this Positively Philadelphia report KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton gets a preview of events from Michelle Shannon, vice president of marketing for the Center City District. 

French kiss, a Love letter to Paris, is a photography exhibit at the Sofitel Hotel at 17th and Samson in Center City. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with the photographer a woman who has spent the last 35 years promoting Philadelphia.  

The Philly Pops 2019-2020 season is on sale now. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with the new music director of the Philly Pops Todd Ellison about the upcoming season.

Tickets for the Philadelphia Orchestra's 2019-2020 season are on sale now. KYW Newsradio's R.J. McKay spoke with Philadelphia Orchestra vice president Jeremy Rothman about the upcoming season.

The Rodin Museum presents "Rethinking the Monuments" on display now. KYW Newsradio's R.J. McKay spoke with museum curator Alexander Kauffman about the exhibit which traces the legacy of designing public monuments.

The Barnes Foundation presents "I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like: The Art of Bill Viola", now through September 15th.  KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with deputy director for collections and exhibitions, Nancy Ireson.

Alma Jacobs died this past week and while you may not know her name among her many accomplishments she helped preserve part of Philadelphia's history.  For decades. she headed up Women for Greater Philadelphia a group that keeps Laurel Hill Mansion in Fairmount Park up and running. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talked with her during women's history month about why this house is so special.

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents "Souls Grown Deep, Artists of the African American South". The exhibit runs now through September 2nd. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with collections project manager, John Vick.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents "Voyage to the Moon: A 50th Anniversary Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra". KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann Center's Catherine Cahill about the performance.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents "Rachmaninoff in the Park with The Philadelphia Orchestra", Tuesday July 23rd. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann Center's Catherine Cahill about the performance.

There is a major change coming to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and we can all thank a 92 year old patron. KYW's Lauren Lipton talks with Ross Richards, senior vice president for facilities and operations at the Kimmel Center

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents "Broadway’s Best" with the Philadelphia Orchestra Thursday July 18th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with CEO and president Catherine Cahill.444

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents A Night of Berlioz with the Philadelphia Orchestra" Tuesday July 16th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann Center president and CEO Catherine Cahill.

The Welcome America festival is underway and while there will be fireworks, concerts and of course Hoagie Fest, there are other activities that criss cross the city. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Welcome America president and CEO Michael DelBene about some of them in this Positively Philadelphia report.

KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo sat down with Maurice Waters the President of Black sci-fi to talk about Black Sci-Fi con coming to Philadelphia summer 2020.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents "Classic Albums Live" as they perform "Led Zeppelin 1 and 2 Friday July 12th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann Cntr. president and CEO Catherine Cahill.

The Broadway Philadelphia season is underway and many theater fans have already got their season tickets like Lorianne Lowy and Dianne Hennessy who come from Long Beach Island. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with them about why they come to Philly instead of New York.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents "Movies at the Mann, "Star Wars the Empire Strikes Back FridayJuly 26th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann Cntr. president and CEO Catherine Cahill.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents "Movies at the Mann", it’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with the Philadelphia Orchestra July 20th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann Cntr. president and CEO Catherine Cahill.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents Beethoven’s 9th with the Philadelphia Orchestra Monday June 24th. kyw Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann Cntr. president and CEO Catherine Cahill about the event.

Bebot. A new piece of art has landed in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Hayley Schneider of developer Post Brothers and creator and artist Andrea Greenlees on how this all came about.

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents "Movies at the Mann" featuring "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Saturday June 15th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with Mann president and CEO Catherine Cahill.

There is a new exhibit opening this week at the Philadelphia Library Company and you will be able to see things in person that few people have seen. KYW'S Lauren Lipton talks with curator Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra presents it’s 79th annual festival concert June 2nd at the Kimmel Center. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with orchestra president & music director Louis Scaglione about the performance.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents "Imressionist’s Eye" now through August 18th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with museum curator Jennifer Thompson about the exhibit.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents "The Middle East" May 19th and 20th at the Kimmel Center. KYW Newsradio RJ Mckay spoke with orchestra executive director Anne Hagan.