Arts & Entertainment
Arts
Remembrance of History: The Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza's Reopening
Understanding history as it should never be repeated.
by JOSEPHINE CHENG
Arts
More Than Just a Pretty Picture: Shahzia Sikander's 'The Perennial Gaze'
Shahzia Sikander explores the bounds of cultural identity and femininity through her art—and you can see it here in Philly.
by RANIA ZAKARIA
Music
A Blast From The Past: Lisa Stansfield Concert Review
Lisa Gathered the Stans for a celebration of times past.
by ALEKSEI KURYLA
Arts
'The Penn Review': A Literary Magazine by Penn Students
Street talks to Daniel Finkel (C'19), 'The Penn Review' Editor–in–Chief.
by SHUNMEL SYAU
Television
‘Her Body and Other Parties’ To Be Adapted into a Dystopian TV series
The upcoming “feminist Black Mirror,” which will premiere on FX, is based on a collection of short stories by Penn’s former writer–in–residence Carmen Maria Machado.
by CAT DRAGOI
Arts
Alice Deng The Triple Threat: Artist, Designer, Programmer
Her multifaceted approach to creativity juggles paintbrushes, cameras, and finite automata.
by CHRISTINA LU
Music
Matt McCloskey and Making Music for a Living
Between private lessons, small group tutoring, rehearsals, and performances, he never puts down the guitar.
by MELANNIE JAY
Arts
Reviewing 'Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now' at the PMA
The show features fashion from 1947 to present and is a must see for any style lover.
by CLAIRE OCHROCH
Film
'The Sisters Brothers' is Bringing Back the Western
Antiheroes and an old–school vibe make for an unconventional buddy flick.
by SAM KESLER
Music
Experiencing my First Concert with Mitski
Mitski’s performance on October 19 at Union Transfer was the first of two shows to play in Philadelphia for her Be the Cowboy fall tour.
by SHANNON ZHANG
Music
Pay Attention to Horror Movie Soundtracks This Spooky Season
Stop to appreciate the artistry of a well–made horror movie soundtrack this Halloweekend.
by SHRIYA BEESAM
Music
'A' by Usher and Zaytoven: An Uneven 27 Minutes
The collaboration between the singer and the producer has its hits and misses.
by ARJUN SWAMINATHAN
Arts
What the Sculpture on 34th and Walnut Can Teach You About Overcoming Obstacles
Robinson Fredenthal's "Black Forest" and his story of perseverance against Parkinson's.
by JOSEPHINE CHENG
Arts
A Year After Hurricane Maria KWH Exhibits Stories of Puerto Ricans in Philly
Las Voces de Maria exhibits the story of Puerto Ricans in Philly a year after Hurricane Maria.
by XINYI WAN
Arts
Berthe Morisot Arrives at the Barnes Foundation as a “Woman” Impressionist
An otherwise successful retrospective of an important female artist loses power in the exhibition title.
by SOPHIE BURKHOLDER
Music
At Jazz & Grooves’ First Show, DJ Haram and Injury Reserve Bring the Heat
The pounding beats and thunderous vocals kept the crowd moving until early morning.
by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA
Film
Halloween Film Events to Catch in Philadelphia this October
Celebrate spooky season across the city with your favorite horror flicks.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Music
The Penn Symphony Orchestra's Phenomenal Tackling of Tchaikovsky
A musical rendition of joy by an orchestral community 100 strong.
by JOSEPHINE CHENG
Film
‘The Wife’ is a Slow–Burning Reflection on Gender and Genius
A showstopping performance from Glenn Close elevates this dynamic relationship drama.
by ZOVINAR KHRIMIAN
Music
You Need to Listen to Spotify's New Global X Playlist
Rhythmic jams from around the world.
by SRINIDHI RAMAKRISHNA
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