Paul Jacobs to Perform POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO with Cleveland Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will join the Cleveland Orchestra for a series of performances featuring POULENC’S ORGAN CONCERTO. Scheduled for April 2026, these concerts mark a notable return of Jacobs, who is renowned for his mastery in organ music. The event promises to showcase his exceptional skills alongside one of the most respected orchestras in the world, offering audiences a profound musical experience.
Lansdowne Symphony Wins American Prize For Orchestral Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2022
The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, established in 1946 in suburban Philadelphia, was honored with a national award by The American Prize for its première recording released by New Focus Recordings of never-before-recorded compositions by American female composers, selected from the Fleisher Collection of the Philadelphia Free Library.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Opens Carnegie Hall's 2022–2023 Season On September 29
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2022
Carnegie Hall celebrates the start of its 2022–2023 season with an Opening Night Gala concert on Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. featuring The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Acclaimed pianist Daniil Trifonov is the soloist for this special evening, performing Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1. Also on the program is Ravel's La valse, Gabriela Lena Frank's “Chasqui” from Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8 rounding out the festive evening.
Open Stage Announces 36th Season 'Breaking Through'
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021
In October, 2019, Open Stage reopened the facility at 25 North Court Street after a half-million dollar renovation, featuring a brand new black box Studio Theater, a modern lobby and bar ( dubbed The Court Street Cabaret), and made a slew of other updates, kicking off a year of performances that looked to be one of the small professional house's strongest seasons ever.
Quintessence Theatre Group Announces 11th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2020
Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's classic repertory theatre, announces its Fate vs. Free Will season. This award-winning company is celebrated for its language and actor driven epic classical theatre and will resume live performance in 2020 with a season of theatrical masterpieces.
Paul Jacobs to Undertake Recital Series of French Organ Music at Three Important NYC Venues
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2019
Grammy Award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs-deemed 'a grand New York institution' by James R. Oestreich of The New York Times (February 18, 2018)- will launch the fall season by highlighting the organ on the New York concert scene, performing in a three-recital series for solo organ in September 2019. Although months in the planning, these French programs assumed new meaning the night of April 15 to 16, 2019, when the Grand Organ of Notre-Dame Cathedral survived the devastating inferno in Paris.
Wawa Introduces Cold Brew Iced Coffee to its Hand-Crafted Specialty Beverage Program Chain-wide
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 17, 2017
Wawa is thrilled to announce that delicious Cold Brew coffee is now available in all stores chain-wide as part of Wawa's hand-crafted specialty beverage program. Available in two flavors of traditional black or sweet cream and both 16 oz. and 24 oz. sizes, Wawa Cold Brew incorporates a slow steeping process using Wawa unique coffee beans to deliver a smooth, full body flavor.
Happy Wawa Day! Wawa Celebrates 52 Years by Offering Free Any-Size Coffee for All Customers Chain-Wide
by Robert Diamond - Apr 13, 2016
WAWA, PA - Wawa Inc. today announced that in honor of its 52nd anniversary in retail, on the week of its founding, this year Wawa Day will be held on April 14! Wawa will celebrate the occasion by offering customers free coffee of any-size, chain-wide, all day! Throughout the day, Wawa expects to give away more than 1.7 million free cups of any-size coffee to customers at its more than 720 stores across its six-state operating area.
On the Twentieth Century: Golden Age of Train Travel
by Roundabout Theatre Company - May 6, 2015
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America is experiencing a resurgence in passenger rail travel. Between 1995 and 2012, ridership rose 55%. On the Acela Express, you can get from Washington, D.C. to Boston in 6 hours, 45 minutes. During the trip you can order vegetarian lasagna or a turbot fillet and sip a glass of wine or champagne, all while you get some work done via the train's wireless internet connection.
This Veterans Day, Wawa Pays Tribute to Our Troops and Their Families With Free Coffee All Day
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2014
Wawa, Inc. today announced this Veterans Day the company will offer free coffee of any size to veterans, active military members and their families, all day. The giveaway will take place on November 11, 2014, at all of Wawa's more than 650 stores throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. Throughout the day, Wawa expects to give away more than 200,000 cups of coffee, thanking these dedicated men and women and their families for their service.
The Jewish Museum Sets July-Sept Exhibits
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2011
The Jewish Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the Jewish people through its unparalleled collections, distinguished exhibitions, and related education programs.
MAIRA + MATISSE FAMILY DAY Held At The Jewish Museum 5/15
by BWW
News Desk - May 15, 2011
The Jewish Museum will present a fun-filled, multi-generational family day celebrating the vibrant worlds of illustrator, author and designer Maira Kalman and artist Henri Matisse on Sunday, May 15 from 12 noon to 4 pm.
MAIRA + MATISSE FAMILY DAY Held At The Jewish Museum 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011
The Jewish Museum will present a fun-filled, multi-generational family day celebrating the vibrant worlds of illustrator, author and designer Maira Kalman and artist Henri Matisse on Sunday, May 15 from 12 noon to 4 pm.
GLORIOUS Closes at The Rep, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010
Glorious! is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history.
The Rep Presents GLORIOUS 3/12-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010
Glorious! is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history.
The Rep Presents GLORIOUS 3/12-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010
Glorious! is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite who wanted to be a great operatic diva despite having one of the worst singing voices in history.
Photo Flash: 18th Annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2009
On Monday, April 20th at 6:30pm the New York Landmarks Conservancy will host its 18th Annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards. Among the recipients is the team behind the exterior restoration of Moynihan Station. The ceremony will take place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, also one of the exceptional award winners. Named after distinguished philanthropist Lucy G. Moses, the coveted awards laud outstanding preservation efforts by individuals and projects.