Q&A: Philly Fringe 2021 hopes to surprise you
The beloved annual event is celebrating 25 years of inspiring and intriguing the city. With more than 200 shows on the docket, there's something for everyone.
Touchstone Center for Crafts: A haven in the woods
This leafy retreat in southwestern PA welcomes artisans for immersive workshops and intensive programming. Whether you're a creative teen, a nascent crafter or a professional artist, there are opportunities for you to unplug and get to work.
Arts and crafts is big business in PA
A new trans-state partnership between Philly's CraftNOW and Pittsburgh's Creative Business Accelerator looks to track and boost the economic impact of the Commonwealth's artisans.
For the 2021 season, Totem Pole Playhouse improvises
This renowned summer stock theater, nestled in the pines of Franklin County, draws international talent to its humble stage. And while summer 2021 won't quite be business-as-usual, there are lots of reasons — live music, a film series — to add this gem to your itinerary.
A startup animation studio brings color to Cambria County
After working all over the country, David Romani II felt the pull of his hometown. He returned to PA and launched Patch, an animation studio already prepping its first short film.
On the banks of the Susquehanna, Lock Haven rides a tide of optimism
This small central PA town is using a combination of festivals, arts programming, open streets, recreation trails, and downtown shopping to lure folks to its picturesque streets.
Welcome to Lynn Hall, 'Fallingwater' in the Pennsylvania Wilds
This architectural gem was rescued from disrepair and obscurity by a series of passionate owners who hope to alert travelers to the existence of the state's other modernist masterpiece.
When the entertainment industry went dark, ATOMIC told a new story
Lititz, a small town in Lancaster County, has become a hub for global event production. So what happened when the world's shows, concerts, and festivals went dark overnight? One local company got creative.
Grab your easel for an afternoon of art in the Laurel Highlands
On May 16, Touchstone Center for Crafts and the National Road Heritage Corridor are hosting an exciting outdoor event at Christian W. Klay Winery in Southwestern PA. Artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the bucolic landscape and springtime vineyards, with help from two of the region's top professional painters.
In Philadelphia, signs of the times
A former bartender flexes his creative muscle with a small business that gives local storefronts a charming, unique flair — and makes southeastern PA streetscapes infinitely more interesting.