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KYW Newsradio At Your Leisure

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Positively Philadelphia: The Bristol Riverside Theatre

March 08, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

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. 

Positively Philadelphia: Local H.S. student helps curate an art exhibition at PAFA

February 29, 2020 23:39 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB

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 .

Positively Philadelphia: The tale of the 'Handmaid's Tale' costume

February 08, 2020 21:11 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MB

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. 

PMOA exhibit includes a costume from a popular TV show

February 08, 2020 21:11 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MB

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. 

Philly Theatre Week begins Feb. 6

January 30, 2020 14:14 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MB

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.  

New Wonderspaces brings immersive art experience to Fashion District

January 26, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

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. 

An unusual exhibit at PAFA

January 15, 2020 13:31 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MB

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.

A birthday beer bash for Ben Franklin

January 12, 2020 17:54 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

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. 

New Year's Eve for kids at Franklin Square

December 29, 2019 21:20 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MB

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

Museums offer unique holiday gift ideas

December 07, 2019 22:43 - 1 minute - 1.67 MB

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

Kimmel Center hosts series of free gospel concerts

November 30, 2019 17:11 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

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:

Comedian & Philly native to host TV comedy special at Temple Univ.

November 21, 2019 00:23 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

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.

Philly's Christmas Village opens soon and includes new additions

November 16, 2019 21:28 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MB

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. 

Local vendor previews offerings at upcoming "Made in Philadelphia Market"

November 05, 2019 20:11 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MB

The Made in Philadelphia Market begins officially on Thanksgiving day and un-officially on November 23rd and 24.  KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with one of the most popular vendors from last year Charisse McGill and her french toast bites.   

Local vendor previews offerings at upcoming Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

November 05, 2019 20:11 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MB

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.   

Local artist to participate in PMOA's craft show

November 02, 2019 19:15 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MB

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.

New design exhibit speculates about our future

October 26, 2019 21:08 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MB

"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.  

Positively Philadelphia: Come From Away brings inspiring, true 9/11 story to Philly

October 19, 2019 21:05 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

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. 

Positively Philadelphia: Fall and winter festivities in Philly are just getting started

October 05, 2019 18:56 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MB

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. 

Photo exhibit highlights Philadelphia/Paris connection

September 27, 2019 21:27 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

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.  

Preview: Philly Pops 2019-2020 Season

August 23, 2019 19:57 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MB

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.

Preview: Philadelphia Orchestra's 2019-2020 season

August 16, 2019 19:30 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MB

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.

Rodin Museum presents "Rethinking the Monuments"

August 11, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MB

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 the works of Bill Viola

August 04, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

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.

Positively Philadelphia: Remembering Alma Jacobs, the woman who helped preserve Laurel Hill Mansion

July 27, 2019 11:25 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

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.

PMOA presensts works from artists of the African-American South

July 26, 2019 20:12 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MB

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.

Voyage to the Moon: A 50th Anniversary Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra

July 19, 2019 12:18 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

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.

Rachmaninoff in the Park with The Philadelphia Orchestra

July 14, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MB

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.

Positively Philadelphia : Generous patron sparks Kimmel Center improvements

July 13, 2019 18:52 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MB

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

"Broadway's Best" at the Mann

July 06, 2019 19:40 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

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

A Night of Berlioz with the Philadelphia Orchestra

June 30, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

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.

Positively Philadelphia: Things to do at the Welcome America festival

June 29, 2019 17:56 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MB

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.

Black Sci-Fi Con is coming to Philly!

June 24, 2019 18:09 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MB

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.

"Classic Albums Live" at the Mann

June 23, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MB

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.

Positively Philadelphia: It's Broadway season! New Yorkers flock to Philly

June 23, 2019 00:45 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

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.

Movies at the Mann presents "Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back

June 16, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB

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.

Movies at the Mann presents Harry Potter

June 09, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MB

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.

Phila. Orchestra performs Beethoven's 9th at the Mann

June 02, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MB

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.

Positively Philadelphia: 33-foot tall robot sculpture comes to Pod Park

June 01, 2019 23:22 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

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.

Movies at the Mann - Raiders of the Lost Ark

May 24, 2019 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MB

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.

Positively Philadelphia: New exhibit showcases rare African American art, culture

May 18, 2019 16:54 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

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 has their annual festival concert

May 17, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

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.

PMOA present the "Impressionist's Eye" exhibit

May 12, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MB

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.

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents "The Middle East"

May 03, 2019 21:21 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MB

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.

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents DGV, Trigger Touch Fade and Glass Pieces

April 28, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MB

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents DGV, Trigger Touch Fade and Glass Pieces May 9th through the 12th. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with the PA Ballet's Angel Corella about the performance.

Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Mahler's 9th Symphony

April 21, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MB

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents "Mahler’s 9th Symphony" May 9th through the 12th at the Kimmel Center. KYW Newsradio'sRJ McKay spoke with the orchestra's Jeremy Rothman about the event.

"La boheme" at the Academy of Music

April 15, 2019 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MB

Opera Philadelphia presents "La boheme" April 26th through May 5th. KYW Newsradio's R.J. McKay spoke with baritone Troy Cook who plays Marcello.

African American history and culture showcase returns to Philly

April 10, 2019 17:46 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

The annual African American History and Culture Showcase is back this Easter Weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sat down with Founder Everett Staten to discuss this year's theme "400 Years of Human Resilience".

Upcoming Bourbon Bash to raise funds for school supplies

April 06, 2019 20:02 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MB

The Bourbon Bash coming up at the Lowes Hotel in Philadelphia raises money for school supplies. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Dan Revis, the general manager of Bank and Bourbon Restaurant and head chef Joe Thomas about the event.

PCMS presents "The Romeros"

April 05, 2019 18:19 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents "The Romeros" Wednesday April 17th at the Kimmel Center. KYW Newsradio's RJ McKay spoke with PCMS artistic director, Miles Cohen.