Arts & Entertainment

South Philly musician makes ‘positive’ statement with new album

It took 14 years for Tony Enos to truly share beyond his closest circles. The South Philly resident, who has made a name as a musical pop artist, had been mostly open about his life...

Virtual benefit for South Philly guitar great Pat Martino

A local jazz cafe will launch a livestream event to raise money for South Philly guitar legend Pat Martino. The internationally adored jazz guitarist has endured serious health issues and hasn’t performed since November 2018,...

South Philly filmmaker hits home run with new movie

In his days as a high school baseball player at the Girard Academic Music Program, John DeStefano Jr. probably dreamed about playing in the big leagues. His bat didn’t get him there, but his love...

South Philly resident’s movie goes mainstream

Nick Lanciano was looking for a hero when Superman swept in and saved the day. As a 10-year-old boy growing up on Wilder Street in South Philly in the late 1970s, Lanciano went to the...

Online art sale will benefit student scholarships

The Brodsky Center at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will host a special online Spring Print Sale on May 27th and 28th, offering works of art by acclaimed contemporary artists at discounted prices. Twenty...

Philly native Boggs publishes Spike the Wonder Dog

By Tom Waring South Philly Review Philadelphia native Bill Boggs has done a lot in the entertainment field in his long career, including hosting a syndicated television show called Southern Exposure, based in High Point, North...

The beat goes on for South Philly band ‘The 1940s’

A few months ago, the biggest problem was deciding whose playlist would dominate the speakers on the long car rides to each gig. Feeding off the success of its debut EP “Marconi”, the South Philly...

When mass layoffs ensue, creativity sparks for Philadelphia residents

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Philly resident Cassie Jones worked as a part-time manager at Painting With a Twist in Center City, a popular destination for parties and girls nights out where patrons...

Paradigm’s Insider Picks exhibitions are bringing the South Philly art community together virtually

Like seemingly most businesses in the coronavirus economy, Paradigm Gallery + Studio has been forced to sub-out its standard business practices for a more virtual form attracting customers. Being the inventive entrepreneurs they are,...

Local artist will illustrate ‘Tiger King’ comic book

Joe Paradise was introduced to Joe Exotic the same way everyone else was. Paradise, a lifelong local artist and illustrator, satisfied a craving for what he playfully called “trash TV” with a two-night binge watch...
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