The program, which pays to transport students to the museum then allows them the opportunity to experience -- and discuss -- art without the usual distractions, is currently offering a guided tour of the exhibit "The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure." Continue reading ...
The head of Philadelphia's carpenters union claims the proposed Sixers arena will help them make strides towards diversifying their ranks.
Diversity among workers in the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters apprenticeship program has more than doubled in the past six years, said William C. Sproule, the union's executive secretary-treasurer. Continue reading ...
* Pa., N.J., and Delaware legislatures passed new laws on medical debt, cancer testing, insurance coverage and more. Some will kick in early in the new year. [WHYY]
* In the wake of a shooting at Christmas Village, Mayor Parker says the violence "does not define us." [PhillyVoice]
* After serving Philly for 30+ years, the nonprofit AIDS Fund Philly announced that they will be shutting down at the end of this year. [CBS3]
* The Harmonious Communities program with Opera Philadelphia formed a choir at the service and resource center for people experiencing homelessness. [WHYY]
* Jason Kelce impersonators gathered for a look-alike contest on Saturday, with Fishtown's Paul Crossley winning the prize of Bird Gang liquor. [NBC10]
The Mayor will join Kristin Bray, chief counsel to the Mayor and director of the Mayor's Office of Philly Stat 360, as the mayor's office launches a new website to increase the City's transparency and accountability, at City Hall. (Noon)
📺 Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 18-19: Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
The Philadelphia Orchestra plays the memorable score as viewers watch this classic adaptation of Dickens' holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). $46-$122 tickets. (7 p.m.)
🎭 Wednesday, Dec. 18: Philthadelphia: A Drag and Burlesque Tribute to All Things Philadelphia
Get weird and celebrate the City of Brotherly Love at Franky Bradley's. $20-25 tickets. (8 p.m.)
🩰 Thursday, Dec. 19: 'Twas the Night Before ... by Cirque du Soleil
Watch Cirque du Soleil's acrobatics as they take on this Christmas classic at The Met. $69.25 to $163 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
🕯️ Thursday, Dec. 19: Candlelight: Christmas Special featuring "The Nutcracker" and more
The Bok in South Philly hosts this live musical performance of holiday classics, with tickets going for $45 to $55. (6 p.m.)
🥘 Friday, Dec. 20: Khmer and Lao Elders Holiday Potluck Party
Dress in a holiday theme or colors for this community potluck with bingo, raffles, holiday photos, Asian pantry items, and more, hosted by the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia! (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)