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Axios
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Philly's iconic holiday light show at the Wanamaker is back on — for now
The Wanamaker Building is being transformed into a pop-up performing arts space this fall, guaranteeing the return of one of Philly's most cherished holiday traditions for at least one more year. Why it matters: The future of the holiday lights show and Dickens Village was in doubt after Macy's closed its flagship Center City store in the spring. Driving the news: The building's new developer, New York-based TF Cornerstone, is partnering with Opera Philadelphia on a new "Pipe Up" series that'll bring a lineup of performers to the historic Wanaker Grand Court over four months in the fall, starting in September. The Wyncote Foundation has given $1 million to help fund the programming, which will center around the historic Wanamaker Grand Court Organ. Context: Considered the world's biggest functioning pipe organ, the instrument was originally built in 1904 for the St. Louis World's Fair — and found new life as a centerpiece in the Wanamaker Building. Fun fact: It took 13 freight cars to transport the organ from St. Louis and two years to assemble it here. Flashback: Played twice a day while Macy's was open, the organ was a huge draw for people flocking to Philly's annual holiday light show. What's ahead: A Sept. 7 kickoff concert, "Meet me at the Eagle," which will include appearances from BalletX, the Bearded Ladies Cabaret and Grammy-nominated composer Nathalie Joachim. In early 2026, TF Cornerstone will begin construction on a two-year project to bring 600 new loft-style apartments to the building.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This week's best bets: A pair of plays, 'Star Wars' music and the Fiddlehead Festival
Apr. 28—'I'll Drink to That!' 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Stevens Square Theater, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland, $50, $10 for students and 30 and under. The Good Theater kicks off life in its new home at the 500-seat venue Stevens Square Theater, on the campus of the former Catherine McAuley High School. The cabaret style grand reopening shows will feature a century's worth of Broadway music comprised of both popular and rarely heard numbers. Broadway stars LaKisha Jones, George Dvorsky, Valerie Perri and Kevin Smith will be joined by 21 Maine-based performers and a band of local musicians. Good Theater ended a 20-year run at The Hill Arts last year. Their Stevens Square schedule this season includes five mainstage productions, four cabaret concerts and nine summer programs. 'Now and Then' Performances run through May 11. Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston, $35, $15 for 4-18, $20 for 35 and under. For a romantic comedy with a quirky twist, head to The Public Theatre for its production of Sean Grennan's "Now and Then." Set in a Chicago Irish pub called Mulligans, the story centers around what happens when a young, piano-playing bartender and his girlfriend encounter a curious older gentleman. He offers the couple a bunch of money to simply spend an hour talking with him. Find out what ensues in a show that stars Broadway and TV veteran Mitch Poulus. The cast fills out with Linda Marie Larson, Dylan S. Wallach and Allison Altman, all with Broadway credits. Nathalie Joachim 7 p.m. Thursday. Aura, 121 Center St., Portland, $35, $20 students. Portland Ovations has teamed up with Indigo Arts Alliance to present a performance at Aura by Grammy-nominated musician Nathalie Joachim. Joachim is a Brooklyn, New York-born Haitian-American flutist, composer and vocalist. Her latest release is the mesmerizing album "Ki moun ou ye." She is known for merging classical and modern music practice with Haitian heritage to create an immersive solo show. You'll hear electronics, flute and text that delve into ancestry and identity from the artist and storyteller. Joachim's focus on human connectivity with an emphasis on social change and cultural awareness should make for a memorable night. Fiddlehead Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. High Street parking lot, University of Maine at Farmington Campus (rain location is the student center), free. Maine's favorite ferns are being celebrated on Saturday during the 12th annual Fiddlehead Festival. Samples of fiddlehead dishes will be available and there will also be food trucks. You'll also find more than 65 vendors including farmers, artisan food producers, crafters and area nonprofits. Some other offerings throughout the day include performances by the Franklin County Fiddlers and Neveah Dance Circus. The festival will also have a kids' activities area. You can also catch a number of sustainability talks and a screening of the Maine-made film "Local Food Matters." Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert 7 p.m. Sunday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $18-$106.50. If you love the music from the 1977 sci-fi blockbuster "Star Wars," these are indeed the tickets you're looking for. Jump to lightspeed to get them, though, because two of the three performances are either sold out or are about to be. May the force be with you on Sunday night as guest conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin leads Portland Symphony Orchestra through John Williams' timeless score. Along with the iconic music, the original "Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope" will be projected on a huge screen behind the orchestra. Can you think of any piece of cinematic music more recognizable and beloved than the main theme from "Star Wars"? Neither can we. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
