Arts/Entertainment/Media

Most non-Arabs who wear the keffiyeh do not intend it to be Anti-Semitic in any way. They wear it as an expression of sympathy for Palestinian civilians, support for human rights, concern about war, or identification with a broader cause of national identity and self-determination. In their minds, it is directed toward Palestinians, not against Jews. Chris Rabb, Democratic … [Read more...] about These Garments Have Been Politically Maligned

Both come out of the work of Raymond Loewy and his design firm. https://youtu.be/MfAUOaQ8zCQ?si=d_CQyvuBN5oswFKE Raymond Loewy (1893–1986) helped define what modern America looked like in the mid-20th century. Through his design firm, he worked across an unusually wide range of industries—transportation, consumer products, branding, and architecture—often simultaneously. No … [Read more...] about What Does My Fountain Pen Have In Common With The Former Lord & Taylor In Bala Cynwyd?

f you’re looking for a break from screens, alerts, and endless scrolling, the Philly Pen Show might be the cure—at least temporarily. It’s an unapologetically analog event: pens, paper, ink, and the people who still care deeply about them. Whether you’re a serious collector, someone who misses the feel of writing by hand, or just looking for something fun to do—indoors—the … [Read more...] about January 16-18: The Philly Pen Show — A Delightfully Analog Experience

https://youtu.be/YOkPbgp7nII?si=YTr-Zo0vInLyPDa_Music fans in Bryn Mawr were treated on Saturday night (July 20) to a high-energy performance by the Philadelphia band Hoots and Hellmouth. On several occasions, the group brought the audience to its feet by playing a mashup of music styles, including folk, gospel revival, blues, pop, and rock. … [Read more...] about Bryn Mawr Gazebo Rocks To Hoots and Hellmouth