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philly has heART

Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts

The philly has heART podcast will take you behind the scenes of the city's art world. We will discuss upcoming performances, exhibits, and other events, programs, and initiatives that are not to be missed with those who comprise Philadelphia's art community: artists, gallerists, educators, curators, and other creatives. The art scene in Philadelphia is so rich that it can seem daunting. Consider this your cultural cheat sheet.

Philly has heart - and art!

Episodes
134
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
36 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
13 hours ago

Episodes

134 episodes, newest first

  1. PMA Contemporary Craft Show Series: Stacey Lee Webber

    Season 3, Episode 11

    Show notes

    This week, we have Stacey Lee Webber, metals artist, showing at the PMA Contemporary Craft Show this weekend, November 6th through 8th.

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyleewebber/
    • Website: https://www.staceyleewebber.com

    // Show Notes:

    • Tickets to the 50th Annual PMA Contemporary Craft Show: https://www.pmacraftshow.org
    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u

    48 min
  2. PMA Contemporary Craft Show Series: Kate Dannenberg

    Season 3, Episode 10

    Show notes

    This week, we have Kate Dannenberg, metalsmith and woodworker, showing at the PMA Contemporary Craft Show this weekend, November 6th through 8th.

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katedannenberg/
    • Website: https://www.katedannenberg.com

    // Show Notes:

    • Tickets to the 50th Annual PMA Contemporary Craft Show: https://www.pmacraftshow.org
    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u

    25 min
  3. All About Tech: Sound feat. Liz Atkinson

    Season 3, Episode 9

    Show notes

    This week, we have Liz Atkinson, freelance sound designer.

    • Website: https://elizabethatkinsonsound.com/

    // Show Notes:

    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u
    • PCMS presents Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:30 pm at the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center: https://www.pcmsconcerts.org/concerts/kaleidoscope-chamber-collective-2026/
    • Arden Theatre presents Topdog / Underdog, kicking off on October 29th: https://ardentheatre.org/production/topdogunderdog/
    • Interact Theatre presents This Much I Know, starting October 30th at The Drake: https://www.interacttheatre.org/this-much-i-know
    • The Addams Family: The Musical is closing on November 1st at Walnut Street Theatre: https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/season/show/addams-family

    36 min
  4. All About Tech: Props feat. Emily Schuman

    Season 3, Episode 8

    Show notes

    This week, we have Emily Schuman, props artisan of Philadelphia Theatre Company.

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyy_schuman/
    • Website: https://www.emilyschuman.net/home

    // Show Notes:

    • Take a Barry's class with Lucinda and Robert:
    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u
    • Opera Philadelphia's Suddenly Last Summer is running this Thursday the 22nd through Sunday the 25th at the Forrest Theatre: https://www.operaphila.org/whats-on/2627-season/suddenly-last-summer/
    • 3rd Street Gallery is feteing their October show with Fourth Friday on October 23rd: https://www.3rdstreetgallery.com/
    • Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Sphinx Virtuosi and J’Nai Bridges, mezzo this Friday October 23rd at Perelman Theatre at Kimmel Center: https://www.pcmsconcerts.org/concerts/sphinx-virtuosi-jnai-bridges/
    • The Museum of Art in Wood's Out of Place: The Windgate Arts Residency Program in Wood is closing on October 25th: https://museumforartinwood.org/exhibition/out-of-place-the-windgate-arts-residency-program-in-wood-2026/

    46 min
  5. All About Tech: Costumes feat. Millie Hiibel

    Season 3, Episode 7

    Show notes

    This week, we have Millie Hiibel, costumer designer of Opera Philadelphia, and more.

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiibel/

    // Show Notes:

    • Take a Barry's class with Lucinda and Robert: https://sl1nk.com/0hdweb1
    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u
    • Philadelphia Ballet's production of Dance at Great Velocity is running from Thursday, October 15th to Sunday October 18th at the Academy of Music: https://philadelphiaballet.org/26-27-season/dance-at-great-velocity/
    • Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Jennifer Koh, violin Vijay Iyer, piano on Friday, October 16th at 7:30 pm at the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center: https://www.pcmsconcerts.org/concerts/koh-iyer/
    • This weekend is the east of Broad half of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours https://www.cfeva.org/philaopenstudios
    • The Great Gatsby is opening next Tuesday, October 20th at the Academy of Music: https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/series-and-subscriptions/broadway-series/the-great-gatsby

    52 min
  6. All About Tech: Scenery feat. Nathan Renner-Johnson and Sasha Jin Schwartz

    Season 3, Episode 6

    Show notes

    This week, we have Nathan Renner-Johnson from Philadelphia Scenic Works + Sasha Jin Schwartz, freelance scenic designer.

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnaterj/ | https://www.instagram.com/salsaschwartz/ | https://www.instagram.com/phlscenicworks/
    • Website: https://philadelphiascenicworks.org/ | https://www.sashaschwartzscenic.com/

    // Show Notes:

    • Take a Barry's class with Lucinda and Robert: https://sl1nk.com/0hdweb1
    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u
    • Run Ben Run runs from October 6th to the 18th at Christ Church Neighborhood House: https://neighborhood-house.com/events/
    • Philadelphia Ballet's production of Stars and Stripes Forever runs from October 8th to the 11th at the Academy of Music: https://philadelphiaballet.org/26-27-season/stars-and-stripes-forever/
    • Art is Everywhere, a panel moderated by our very own Robert, is this Sunday, October 11th at Muse Gallery: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-is-everywhere-tickets-1996648470323
    • This weekend is the west of Broad half of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours https://www.cfeva.org/philaopenstudios

    47 min
  7. @215phillyfood feat. Brou Quinn Bonus

    Season 3

    Show notes

    We are kicking off October and performing arts season with a bonus episode featuring chef and food content creator Brou Quinn. Listen for her restaurant recommendations for a post-show meal, and learn about how Philadelphia food waste gets re-rerouted to serve our community.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/215phillyfood

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@215phillyfood

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@215phillyfood

    South Philly Community Fridge: https://southphillyfridge.com

    28 min
  8. Fringe Fest Cannonball feat. Nick Jonczak + Lisa VillaMil

    Season 3, Episode 5

    Show notes

    This week, we have Nick Jonczak + Lisa VillaMil of the Fringe Fest Cannonball hub.

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholajo/ | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_villamil_actor/ | https://www.instagram.com/cannonballfest/
    • Website: https://www.nickjonczak.com/ | https://phillyfringe.org/events/alpha/ | https://www.cannonballfestival.org/

    // Show Notes:

    • Take a Barry's class with Lucinda and Robert: https://sl1nk.com/0hdweb1
    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u
    • Yannick Conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 at Marian Anderson Hall at Kimmel Center from October 1st through 3rd: https://philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org/tickets-and-events/2026-27-season/yannick-conducts-mahlers-symphony-no-5
    • Abstract Constructivism, a solo show from Alan Levine, opening reception on Friday, October 2nd at PII Gallery: https://piigallery.com/
    • The opening reception of the October Exhibitions, Kathryn Pannepacker Fellowship Exhibition and Linda Dublin Garfield Fellowship Exhibition, is Saturday, October 3rd from 5-7 pm at DaVinci Art Alliance: https://davinciartalliance.org/calendar/opening-reception-3-8f76l-b7fh5-jhrdy-8a3dn-5btf5-k3rrs-bfyck-lr5df
    • EnsembleArts Broadway series' Mamma Mia! runs until October 4th at the Academy of Music: https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/series-and-subscriptions/broadway-series/mamma-mia

    48 min
  9. Priority Hoarding feat. Rose Jarboe and Naila Francis

    Season 3, Episode 4

    Show notes

    This week, we have founding artistic director of Bearded Ladies, Rose Jarboe, and grief coach, Naila Francis.

    • Tickets: https://phillyfringe.org/events/priority-hoarding-a-retro-spectacle/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjarbeaux/ | https://www.instagram.com/thishallowedwilderness/ | https://www.instagram.com/disarmingdarling/
    • Websites: https://www.johnjarboe.org/ | https://beardedladiescabaret.com/ | https://www.thishallowedwilderness.com/

    // Show Notes:

    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u

    Philadelphia Fringe Fest Picks

    • Goblet of Light: https://phillyfringe.org/events/goblet-of-light/
    • Alpha: https://phillyfringe.org/events/alpha/
    • Single Woman: Work in Progress: https://phillyfringe.org/events/single-woman-work-in-progress/
    • What Had Happened Was: https://phillyfringe.org/events/what-had-happened-was/
    • Priority Hoarding: https://phillyfringe.org/events/priority-hoarding-a-retro-spectacle/
    • Ideas of Grandeur: https://phillyfringe.org/events/ideas-of-grandeur/
    • My Carmilla: https://phillyfringe.org/events/my-carmilla/
    • The Adoption Game: https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-adoption-game/
    • Murdered Darlings: https://phillyfringe.org/events/murdered-darlings/
    • Dolls: https://phillyfringe.org/events/dolls/

    48 min
  10. Ideas of Grandeur feat. Imani Lee Williams and Rayne

    Season 3, Episode 3

    Show notes

    This week, we have the creator of Philadelphia Fringe Fest production, Ideas of Grandeur, Imani Lee Williams and director of Ideas of Grandeur, Rayne.

    • Tickets: https://phillyfringe.org/events/ideas-of-grandeur/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imanileewilliams/ | https://www.instagram.com/tallblackcreative/
    • Websites: https://findimanilee.com/ | https://www.angelabey.com/

    // Show Notes:

    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u

    Philadelphia Fringe Fest Picks

    • Goblet of Light: https://phillyfringe.org/events/goblet-of-light/
    • Alpha: https://phillyfringe.org/events/alpha/
    • Single Woman: Work in Progress: https://phillyfringe.org/events/single-woman-work-in-progress/
    • What Had Happened Was: https://phillyfringe.org/events/what-had-happened-was/
    • Priority Hoarding: https://phillyfringe.org/events/priority-hoarding-a-retro-spectacle/
    • Ideas of Grandeur: https://phillyfringe.org/events/ideas-of-grandeur/
    • My Carmilla: https://phillyfringe.org/events/my-carmilla/
    • The Adoption Game: https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-adoption-game/
    • Murdered Darlings: https://phillyfringe.org/events/murdered-darlings/
    • Dolls: https://phillyfringe.org/events/dolls/

    Weekend Picks

    • The reception for the New Talent group show at Bridgette Mayer Gallery is September 18th at 5:30 pm: http://www.bridgettemayergallery.com/exhibitions/new-talent
    • Sean 9 Lugo and Oliver Lugo opening of Are You Happy Now? is opening on September 19th at Works on Paper Gallery: https://www.wpartcollection.com/

    31 min
  11. What Had Happened Was feat. Heavy R. Cream

    Season 3, Episode 2

    Show notes

    This week, we have the creator of Philadelphia Fringe Fest production, What Had Happened Was, Heavy R. Cream.

    • Tickets: https://phillyfringe.org/events/what-had-happened-was/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsheavycream/
    • Website: https://www.itsheavycream.com/

    // Show Notes:

    • Contribute to the Philadelphia Ballet Capital Campaign: https://event.philadelphiaballet.org/BcBi1u

    Philadelphia Fringe Fest Picks

    • Goblet of Light: https://phillyfringe.org/events/goblet-of-light/
    • Alpha: https://phillyfringe.org/events/alpha/
    • Single Woman: Work in Progress: https://phillyfringe.org/events/single-woman-work-in-progress/
    • What Had Happened Was: https://phillyfringe.org/events/what-had-happened-was/
    • Priority Hoarding: https://phillyfringe.org/events/priority-hoarding-a-retro-spectacle/
    • Ideas of Grandeur: https://phillyfringe.org/events/ideas-of-grandeur/
    • My Carmilla: https://phillyfringe.org/events/my-carmilla/
    • The Adoption Game: https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-adoption-game/
    • Murdered Darlings: https://phillyfringe.org/events/murdered-darlings/
    • Dolls: https://phillyfringe.org/events/dolls/

    Weekend Picks

    • Waves Become Wings by Eric Spehn opens on September 8th with the reception on September 10th from 6 to 8 pm: https://www.pentimenti.com/waves-become-wings
    • Gloria Gammage-Davis and Vulon show Memory Made Visible reception on Sepetmber 12th from 2 to 6 pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memory-made-visible-tickets-1998618167741
    • Philadelphia Sketch Club's Small Oils Exhibition reception is September 13th from 1 to 3 pm: https://sketchclub.org/162-small-oil-2026/#gallery

    36 min
  12. Single Woman: Work in Progress feat. Tess

    Season 3, Episode 1

    Show notes

    This week, we have the creator of Philadelphia Fringe Fest production, Single Woman: Work in Progress, Tess.

    • Tickets: https://phillyfringe.org/events/single-woman-work-in-progress/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlewomanworkinprogress/

    // Show Notes:

    Philadelphia Fringe Fest Picks

    • Goblet of Light: https://phillyfringe.org/events/goblet-of-light/
    • Alpha: https://phillyfringe.org/events/alpha/
    • Single Woman: Work in Progress: https://phillyfringe.org/events/single-woman-work-in-progress/
    • What Had Happened Was: https://phillyfringe.org/events/what-had-happened-was/
    • Priority Hoarding: https://phillyfringe.org/events/priority-hoarding-a-retro-spectacle/
    • Ideas of Grandeur: https://phillyfringe.org/events/ideas-of-grandeur/
    • My Carmilla: https://phillyfringe.org/events/my-carmilla/
    • The Adoption Game: https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-adoption-game/
    • Murdered Darlings: https://phillyfringe.org/events/murdered-darlings/
    • Dolls: https://phillyfringe.org/events/dolls/

    Weekend Picks

    • Cerulean Arts' 20th anniversary show opened on September 1st: https://ceruleanarts.com
    • Paradigm Gallery + Studio's Tending to Clouds opens September 4th: https://www.paradigmarts.org/
    • Grief and Flourish opens at Arch Enemy Arts on September 4th: https://www.archenemyarts.com
    • Smoke Murmur opens at PII Gallery on September 4th: https://piigallery.com/
    • Davinci Art Alliance show, Surrounds, opens September 5th: https://davinciartalliance.org/

    53 min
  13. Bringing Stage Combat to the Street feat. Jameka Monet Wilson Bonus

    Season 3

    Show notes

    We are kicking off season three with a bonus episode featuring Philadelphia hero, stage actress, and self defense aficionada, Jameka Monet Wilson.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamekamonetwilson/

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16564085/

    23 min
  14. August Ticket Reminder: Philadelphia Ballet 2026-2027 Season Program Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Lucinda and Robert goes live with the Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director, Angel Corella to discuss the Philadelphia Ballet 2026-2027 Program.

    Secure your tickets to Philadelphia Ballet now: https://philadelphiaballet.org/26-27-season/

    3 min
  15. August Ticket Reminder: Philadelphia Theatre Company 2026-2027 Season Program Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Philadelphia Theatre Company Co-Director, Tyler Dobrowsky, joins Lucinda to announce the 2026-2027 season program.

    Secure your tickets to Philadelphia Theatre Company now: https://philadelphiatheatrecompany.org

    6 min
  16. August Ticket Reminder: Ensemble Arts' 2026-2027 Season Program Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Ensemble Arts' Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations, Fran Egler, joins Robert and Lucinda to announce the 2026-2027 Broadway Season Program.

    Secure your tickets to Ensemble Arts' Broadway Season now: https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/

    6 min
  17. August Ticket Reminder: Philadelphia Orchestra 2026-2027 Season Program Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Lucinda is joined by the Philadelphia Orchestra's Chief of Artistic Programming, Jeremy Rothman, to announce the opening and highlights of the PhilOrch 2026-2027 Season Program.

    Secure your tickets to PhilOrch now: https://philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org

    6 min
  18. Minisode Redux: Our Favorite Memories Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    This friendship spans nearly a decade. During this minisode, Robert and Lucinda recount their favorite memories about each other.

    Astana, Kazakhstan Presidential Park: https://www.archnet.org/sites/15983

    Palace of Peace and Reconciliation: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/palace-of-peace-and-reconciliation

    15 min
  19. Minisode Redux: Inquisition Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Lucinda makes Robert answer probing questions, and we dig into his blue ribbon success as a youth horse jumper.

    14 min
  20. Minisode Redux: This or That Bonus

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Lucinda makes Robert play This or That, and makes him answer the age old question: dirty or clean martinis?

    14 min

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