CultureWire
CultureWire is the Alliance's blog for arts & culture news, resources, opportunities and more. Get the best of CultureWire in your inbox quarterly by opting in to receive newsletters in your philaculture account settings.
CultureWire is the Alliance's blog for arts & culture news, resources, opportunities and more. Get the best of CultureWire in your inbox quarterly by opting in to receive newsletters in your philaculture account settings.
CultureWire | April 2025
Cultural Alliance member BalletX is Philadelphia's premiere contemporary ballet. On May 2-3, BalletX returns to the iconic Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the 2025 Festival at the Mann, a two-day celebration of art, community and the power of dance. The event will feature the highly anticipated world premiere of Maslow's Peak by Jennifer Archibald, a daring full-length work inspired by William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies. Learn more. Photo by Chris Kendig Photography.
CultureWire | March 2025
Quintessence Theatre, a Cultural Alliance member organization, is celebrating their 15th anniversary this year! Located in the historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy, Quintessence is Philadelphia's text-based, actor-focused repertory theatre re-envisioning the classics to inspire our community to consider what is essential in theatre and in human nature. Pictured is the Season XV hit holiday production of Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate, directed by Todd Underwood. Photo courtesy of Linda Johnson.
CultureWire | February 2025
This year, Cultural Alliance member Performance Garage is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Performance Garage nurtures dance artists and builds a broader audience for dance. You can support the artists, educators, and community members who have made Performance Garage a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s dynamic dance scene by joining their Annual Gala on April 5. Learn more. Pictured: Dancers Meredith Rainey and Chandra Moss-Thorne. Photo by Joe Labolito.
CultureWire | January 2025
Broad Street Review, a Cultural Alliance member, is celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2025. As the city's largest remaining outlet dedicated to interdisciplinary arts journalism, Broad Street Review is Philly's home for arts, culture, and conversation. Learn more. Photo by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer.
CultureWire | November 2024
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Annual Meeting & Arts Party a huge success! We welcomed nearly 400 guests from every corner of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural community to celebrate our vibrant Creative Economy. See photos from the event. Photo by Ryan Brandenberg.
CultureWire | October 2024
The Clay Studio, a Cultural Alliance member organization, is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year! The Clay Studio inspires curiosity and discovery around the art and craft of clay, drawing together students, artists, and an engaged public into a welcoming community. Learn more. Photo by Sam Oberter.
CultureWire | August 2024
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP), a Cultural Alliance Member. Since HSP’s founding in 1824, they have collected and preserved an astonishing array of documents that bring the people of the past into conversation with us today. Coming up: In partnership with Taller Puertorriqueño, HSP's new exhibition Uncovering and Preserving Puerto Rican Stories will open on August 29. Learn more.
CultureWire | July 2024
On July 1, 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates to guests for the very first time! Over the last 150 years, the Zoo has welcomed nearly 100 million people. To celebrate this milestone, the Zoo is offering a $150 ticket bundle that includes a family four pack of tickets, the Wings of the World feeding experience (pictured here), and much more. Learn more about the history of America's First Zoo and purchase tickets here.