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Asshole of the Week
So this week's asshole is coming not from Philadelphia, but from the internet. After last week's delve into the personal, we're taking it out into the tubes. We at Phillyist are obviously Americans (except for that one British dude, but nevermind him). We live in the cradle of freaking liberty. With a bell. So, it seems worth some Philadelphia-sized outrage that some wackadoos are hiding behind God to call for the death of the president. Through a T-shirt. Yup. The shirt, with the always recognizable symbol of hands praying, exhorts readers to "Pray for Obama, Psalm 109:08." This particular passage reads, "May his days be few, may another take his office" followed by "let his children be fatherless and his wife a widow." The people who would buy this trash are especially nefarious because of the code they are creating amongst themselves. To most normal people, they're going to look like patriotic-religion-loving types, while instead they're hateful and possibly murderous. So, gentle readers, if you see someone wearing one of these shirts, remember gentleness. The kind that guy doesn't have. A pretty famous guy once said we ought to turn the other cheek, and even to just give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's. Nothing at all about capping Caesar or praying for God to cap Caesar. Not even if you don't like him. Maybe the wackadoos ought to try reading the rest of their book. We hear it's pretty good.
Playlist Rewind: Shonen Knife at Johnny Brenda's
When watching a concert, there are many thoughts that may pop into one's head. "Oh, this is pretty cool, maybe I'll buy their album." Or, "This is putting me to sleep." When I saw Shonen Knife live at Johnny Brenda's on Monday, the thought that immediately popped into my head was, "I wish I could bake this band in to a cake so I could eat them!" That's a weird thing to say, but Naoko (guitar), Etsuko (drums) and Ritsuko (bass) would totally understand I meant it as a compliment. From their album covers, it may seem like Shonen Knife is just another young, cute Japanese girl-band, but do not be fooled: they've been producing their own brand of poppy garage rock for twenty-seven years and have gained quite a cult following. Yes, they wear matching outfits and the ones they wore at the show on Monday kind of looked like Powerpuff Girl dresses, but what about when Naoko and Ritsuko start head-banging in unison? Meanwhile Etsuko is completely murdering the drums and wearing a serene smile the entire time. The sound is a combination of The Ramones and Buzzcocks, laden with girl group harmonies, and lyrics alternating between Japanese and English. My favorite song off of their new album has to be "BBQ Party," with a chorus that involves screaming: "Pig out! Pig out! Pig out!" Shonen Knife also has a bit of a penchant for Paul McCartney; they've not only covered Beatles songs throughout their career, but have a version of Wings' "Jet" on their new album. The lineup has changed over the years, Ritsuko being the latest addition on bass. The night of the performance she was wearing a ponytail directly on top of her head that swung around ferociously throughout the show, so she fits right in with the other two members. We got an extra special surprise when Atsuko, Naoko's sister, founding member and former bassist, came on stage and sang "Fruits and Vegetables." The band's newest release Super Group is a testament to their return to the power trio format. It's entirely in English, and claims "to go back to the starting point of rock." It's a bit of a nebulous statement, I'll admit. But Naoko cleared everything up for me when she giggled and said that she's been listening to a lot of classic rock and metal lately, and proceeded to play "Pyramid Power" which is straight-up, no joke heavy metal, complete with a scorching solo. The opener for Shonen Knife was Jeff the Brotherhood, and they were a treat as well. The band consisted solely of drums and guitar played by two shaggy-haired Tennessee boys, and my friend described them perfectly as "Sabbath, with riffs played twice as fast." No complaints here. Shonen Knife's promise is that their new album makes everybody happy. All the smiling, the candy-colored outfits and songs about food may certainly seem its all there to make you happy, but let's not forget this band held their own on the road for over two decades, including during Nirvana's Nevermind tour. When you see Shonen Knife live, you're watching them, nodding your head to the beat, then the playful bopping and toe-tapping turns into the pogo and then ... wait a minute, did they all three just explode into a giant comic book star-shaped "POW"? At the end of the show, after the audience begged them back onstage for an encore, the three women stood together with their arms in a triangular formation to represent their solidarity as a trio. Shonen Knife, you are a super group indeed!
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Phillyist Playlist: The Kin at the Trocadero
Tonight The Trocadero is treating you to three acts sure to rock your soul and your socks. The Watson Twins, The Kin, and Joshua Radin will all take the stage, promising an evening of alternating relaxing and rocking. We're most excited to see The Kin, who are touring to support their latest album, The UPside (Amazon). Heaven knows no one has any money and we're all totally stressed out. But tickets are only $17, and really, the entire show should be like aural yoga, with a little bonus toe-tapping, too. The Kin, The Watson Twins, and Joshua Radin
Tonight, 11/20/09
Doors 7 p.m./Show 8 p.m.
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.)
Tickets: $17
I Have a Baby and Ten Dollars...Now What?
Things have been a little crazy in this momma Phillyist's sphere of life, so this week's column is late and abbreviated to strictly weekend happenings. We apologize for the inconvenience and promise that it won't happen again. Hands have been slapped and television privileges taken away. The Wooden Shoe Bookstore on South is hosting a parents-only event that I thought we needed to include in this week's abbreviated column. Jennifer Silverman, editor of My Baby Rides the Short Bus: The Unabashedly Human Experience of Raising Kids with Disabilities, will be reading aloud from the collection which prides itself on providing parents of special needs children with a welcome chuckle. While this event is adults-only, I think everyone dealing with a challenge needs to find support and it looks like this might be a great "networking" event. The reading begins at 3 p.m. and is set to last (roughly) until 4—and it's free. The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is having a graduation—and you're invited. Curtain goes up at 8 p.m., and kids ages 10 and up (along with their families) are invited to watch students perform individual and duet acts of their own creation. Later, the children can "mingle" with performers, ask questions, and get detailed information about how everyday objects found in their garage can be ingested in the search to breathe fire. Best of all, there is a dessert bar with "hot beverages" what kind of hot beverages I'm not certain. All I know is that they will be hot. Admission is ten bucks a head and while advanced registration is not required it is strongly encouraged. Either call 215-849-1991 or visit their website for more information. Feel like going to a robot party? Maybe a pirate party? The Big Blue Marble is having a birthday weekend extravaganza and everyone's invited. Beginning Saturday at 1 p.m., this kid-focused bookstore is celebrating their fourth anniversary by hosting a slew of activities, refreshments, and book readings. Mara Rockliff will be reading her work, The Busiest Street in Town to kick things off and then later Mark Rogalski will be hosting the aforementioned robot party with a reading from his work, Robox, crafts, and treats. Sunday sees further readings from the likes of Marc Rosenthal and pirate themed activities and pirate goodies. All activates are free and great for all ages but if you need more information on all goings-on, visit their website. The Tyler Arboretum is holding a crafty kids hour (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) on Saturday, the 21st for children ages 7 to 9. For a pretty reasonable fee of $8 a head ($6 for members) kids can create Thanksgiving centerpieces. And you know what? Tyler Arboretum gets a special pat on the back for not asking them to decorate mini-Christmas trees. Filling baskets with seasonal fruits, gourds, pine cones, and nuts will create a masterpiece that will make any grandparent reach into their wallet for the standard $5 cuteness charge. Parent participation is welcome, but really not necessary. Advance registration is required. Visit the Arboretum's website for more details. Continuing with the apparent literary theme of this pre-Thanksgiving weekend, the Philadelphia Free Library is holding a fundraiser for their summer reading program this Sunday. Hosted in Children's Book World, a number of distinguished young adult book authors will be on hand to sign copies of their work with 20% of all purchases made donated to the library. Now here's the catch: The authors will only be signing copies of books purchased there on the day of the event. While I would normally cry foul, the library needs money so badly, I'm standing behind this policy. For more information on authors and times, visit the website. I will leave you with a final, non-bookish type tip. The Kimmel Center is holding a free concert this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Featuring Svitanya, a woman's vocal ensemble performing Eastern European folk music, the Commonwealth Plaza stage is welcome to all people, all ages. No advanced registration is required, but if you'd like to know more call 215.893.1999 or visit the website. So that's the abbreviated and late-to-run baby deal column for the week. I'll be back next week with a full run through of the week's events. Remember, if you have a tip you'd like to see here or gripe you'd like to see elsewhere, please email me at amym@phillyist.com. Have a great weekend!
Blogged Around Philly: The Geeks Rule Edition
Who needs an RSS feed when you have us? Bringing you the best of the 215 blogosphere... We kinda feel bad for the Sixers after reading this Philebrity story. Geekadelphia celebrated their third anniversary last night. Word on the street—or in Beerleaguer—is that Pedro Feliz is showing interest in the Orioles. Break my Routine forces us to stop for a second and check out 30th Street Station. It's the second busiest rail terminal in the country.
We can't get enough of Schmitten Kitten's "Things in his house that make me sad" posts. This time, it's wastebaskets.
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Greensgrown Goes Whole Hog
Phillyist is a huge fan of Greensgrow, so much so that we've mentioned them bunches and bunches before, but just in case you can't place the name (or tear yourself away from this stellar article) we'll remind you of Greensgrow's fantastic mission. Dedicated to growing fresh veggies and fruits here in our fair city, making use of an otherwise barren super fund site, importing delicious local artisan groceries, and supplying ALL your urban gardening needs, Greensgrow provides a small oasis of agricultural calm in Fishtown. Greensgrow is hoping to expand their reach by adding a community kitchen (ala Moosewood) to their repertoire and they need your help...and your cash. This Saturday, November 21st, Greensgrow is holding their second annual Whole Hog event at the Philadelphia Brewing Company. Trading an evening of food, drink, and merriment for your "suggested" donation of fifty bucks a head, this fundraiser is actually a bargain. When else do you spend just fifty bucks on dinner and drinks on a Saturday night? The Philadelphia Brewing Company will be playing host to this feast of awesomeness. The menu? Oh, its not much. Just a feast featuring a Cuban style pig (thus the Whole Hog event), grilled salmon, vegan and vegetarian delights, freshly milled cider, and PBC's Harvest From the Hood beer made from hops grown at Greensgrow, and all this deliciousness is up for grabs for three solid hours. Doors open at 5, with event wrapping up around 8 p.m. Still unwilling to open your wallet? Try to remember, all proceeds from the event support the amazing community kitchen. What is a community kitchen you ask? In addition to offering the use of a fully equipped, commercial kitchen to established and start up food-based businesses, the Kensington Community Kitchen will act as a resource for all by hosting workshops on food preservation, smart cooking and food preparation, small business organization, and food safety and handling. The kitchen will also serve as home base for Greensgrow's 2010 Low Income CSA. To buy tickets early, visit Greensgrow online, pick up tickets at the door, or if you need more information, email Mary Seton at events@greensgrow.org. This Phillyist will be there with bells on, so if you want to rail against me and my dislike of early Christmas exploitation, here's your chance. I'll be the one with "Death to Elves" shirt.
Phillyist Playlist: 311 at the Borgata Event Center
311 has always been a band that puts on a fantastic, high-energy show and tomorrow night's sold-out performance at The Borgata should prove to be no exception. This Phillyist was a fan of 311 when Grassroots came out and their sound has evolved so fluidly, keeping us interested ever since. This new fall tour seems to stem off the most recent summer tour, promoting their newest album, Uplifter. We like Uplifter a lot, mainly because the title of the album does a great job of reflecting the songs that are on the album. Everything's very light, has a positive vibe and is perfect for relaxing with friends in the summertime (or, considering we're plowing into winter, wishing you were on that tropical island.) The quintet will be hitting up 20 cities across 15 states, visiting places they've not been in a while and, much to the delight of Phillyist, playing smaller venues. We've had the opportunity to see 311 play at the E Center (no, not any of this Susquehanna Bank Center crap. It was the E Center, whippersnappers). Shortly thereafter we saw them at a little club in Connecticut and frankly, we prefer the intimate venues over the arenas any day, especially when dealing with an old-school favorite. Do your best to grab some tickets on Craigslist. You'll definitely have a fun time at this show. 311
Saturday, November 22, 2009
The Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City
8 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT! See what you can grab on Craigslist
CinePhillyist Reviews... The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Going into it, I was unaware that the advanced screening held at the UA King of Prussia on Wednesday evening was to be a mix of industry invites, journalists, and a whole mess of Q102 radio contest winners. In fact, if I had known I would be sitting through a painful pre-show trivia session in front of the most obnoxious tween girls who insisted on screaming every answer, I probably would have elected to go see Amanda Palmer at the TLA instead. HOWEVER, when reviewing of a film like New Moon it's actually sort of essential to see it with an audience. Especially one filled with annoying little teenagers. Because it's not just about the movie; it's about the spectacle. Fair warning—if you know not the difference between your Cullens and your Quileutes stop reading now, because I'm not omitting plot points for non-Twihards. This has been your official SPOILER ALERT. The movie starts off with a quote from everyone's favorite star-crossed lovers (before Edward and Bella came along, that is), Romeo and Juliet: "These violent delights have violent ends/ And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,/ Which, as they kiss, consume..." It's a pretty clever steal directly from the New Moon book, which immediately gives the audience faith in the fidelity of the film. Shortly thereafter Director Chris Weizt takes a much better stab at the vampire sparkle effect than Catherine Hardwick was able to pull off in the first film (although, it's possible I've just learned to accept that sparkle on screen looks a little more like sweat than I had originally envisioned while reading). Actually, in my opinion, Weizt also draws better performances from everyone, especially Kristen Stewart, which was something I wasn't necessarily expecting. Things moves swiftly post-Bella's dream of aging beyond her appeal to Edward. The central love triangle starts early and the moment Taylor Lautner appeared on screen as Jacob, high-pitched girlie shrieks echoed from front to back. He wasn't even flashing abs yet. But when he finally does take off his shirt, even the older women in the theater sigh. Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg does an excellent job rearranging key elements and condensing the story down to the essentials: Edward dumps Bella for her own good (because sex = the loss of your soul, don't you know), Bella goes all kinds of emo, and Jacob saves her from her own misery but he's a werewolf. Pretty simple, except for the fact that Bella can't possible be attracted to a normal dude, yes? Eh, no. In true R+J fashion, there's mistaken death, attempted suicide, and then—in a twist from our old Bard's tale—a dramatic rescue. Of course, with soapy and somewhat unsophisticated source material such as Stephanie Meyer's, a fair amount of cheese manages to sneak in. There was plenty of awkward laughter from the audience to go along with the few scenes that featured awkward performances of the awkward dialog. It was um ... awkward. But somewhat charming and fitting all the same. Fortunately, there are also some snappy quips, mostly delivered by the much better screen version of Jessica (Anna Kendrick), the ever-easy going Charlie (Billy Burke) and the pale-faced James Dean himself (Robert Pattinson), along with captivating exchanges, especially between Bella and Jacob towards the beginning of their "relationship." There are a few notable technical achievements in New Moon. The time passage that is expressed with four practically empty pages in the book is done with a 360 x 4 (that's 1440 degrees of circle!) shot of Bella looking out her bedroom window. The window beautifully shows the seasons changing as October turns into January with no movement physical movement on Bella's behalf representing her virtually comatose mental state. Bella's hallucinations of Edward are made more real when she actually sees a spectre of him instead of just hearing his voice in her head, giving her desire for the reckless even more motivation. As for the battle sequences: I can see why Weitz was well suited to direct this picture, because Jacob versus Paul beats the polar bear versus polar bear fight in The Golden Compass. The Victoria/Jake standoff is just as cool, and had the added bonus of being underscored by the best song on the soundtrack. Wish I could tell you what that was, but whipping out the Shazam app in the middle of the theater have been rude. I'll venture to guess it's whatever Thom York wrote, but I could be wrong. (Sidenote: The soundtrack is somewhat brilliant, but the score is horrible and distracting. This is strange because I normally like Alexandre Desplat's compositions.) On the other hand, I have an issue with the vampire on vampire fight in Italy. Not technically, but story-wise. Yes, the Voluri are older and stronger, but Edward's convenient mind-reading talents should have helped him not get his head smashed so much. It's kind of an important strategy later on in the Saga. Finally, the hair and make-up team does an absolute bang-up job on Dakota Fanning. I never realized her eyes were so freaking giant until they were red. Michael Sheen is also made to look quite creepy as Aro.
Normally when we go out in the world to review films, we end up in one of the smaller theaters at the Ritz 5 with a mere handful of other journalists and/or bloggers. For Twilight: New Moon, not so much.
Edward and Bella are reunited but still locked in conflict over her future status as an immortal as the film finally cuts to black and the credits roll. The formerly mentioned obnoxious teen behind me shouts "I love Chris Weitz!" Now, no offense to the director—he did a really solid job on the film—but he's a not-all-that-attractive, middle-aged fellow. Teenage declarations of love for him are just further proof of rampant fandom. I may not be venomous in my devotion to the saga (or a teenager at that), but I'm not ashamed to admit my love for the tame vamps was sustained enough by New Moon to be excited for the next two cinematic chapters. Now how many days until Eclipse?
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The Blind Side The Messenger Planet 51 The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Only four new movie choices for this weekend, folks. Looks like Hollywood couldn't rustle up many opponents who wanted to do battle against the juggernaut that is Twilight. Cowards.
This Phillyist has a weird problem with sports movies, especially football ones. I have a tendency to cry my eyes out through all of Rudy and sob like a freak during We Are Marshall. So I'll admit it, the trailer for The Blind Side has made me tear up a couple of times. There's a good amount of controversy around the issue of race regarding this story, but if it manages to walk the fine line between touching and overly-sentimental, and remain grounded in the real-life details of how NFL player Michael Oher was adopted by the Touhy family, it could really work.
Playing at... - Trailer - Reviews
We're featuring the movie poster for The Messenger in this week's CinePhillyist because A) the design is bad-ass, B) this quiet little indie is the anti-Twilight choice of the weekend, and C) we like it when Woody Harrelson goes all dramatic-like. Not be confused with the Joan of Arc movie, The Messenger is a dynamic exploration of the Army’s casualty notification process and how the officers charged with this duty interact with their fallen brothers' next of kin.
Playing at... - Trailer - Reviews
Less funny versions of the little green aliens from Toy Story team up with a less adorable version of Wall-E and a poor excuse for Buzz Lightyear. Lame, lame, lame. Here's hoping your kids are smart enough to not be fooled.
Playing at... - Trailer - Reviews
The vampire/werewolf/angsty teenager love triangle has already won the weekend. Pre-sales are through the roof and little girls have been in line for days. Our review posts later, but since we've already admitted a good many of us have that 16-year-old girl mentality, it should come as no surprise that we dug it hard.
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Where Have All Our T-Shirts Gone?
Perhaps the sting of the Phillies losing has lessened. But wouldn't it be nice to wrap yourself in t-shirt touting the Phils as the World Champions? Clearly, all of those shirts had to printed before the results were determined. So where did they go? To developing nations. World Vision works with Major League Baseball to ensure that all of those new shirts don't go to waste. So somewhere out there, the dream of a Phils' win is alive and well and working for a good cause.
Extra, Extra
Eight Phillies Nominees for "This Year in Baseball" Awards
Remember that time when that cute little girl threw the foul ball away during that one Phillies game? Awwwww. Remember when Bruntlett had that amazing unassisted triple play and everyone forget how much he kind of sucked? Yesssss. The season may be over, but the voting and awards aren't yet! The 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards nominees have been announced and quite a few Phils are in the running. Take a gander and vote your brains out, Philly. It's what Jimmy's walk-off double would want you to do. Voting ends December 11th. Hitter of the Year: Ryan Howard
Manager of the Year: Charlie Manuel
Rookie of the Year: J.A. Happ
Oddity of the Year: Girl rejects foul ball
Executive of the Year: Ruben Amaro, Jr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Jimmy Rollins
Unsung Star of the Year: Jayson Werth
Play of the Year: Eric Bruntlett’s unassisted triple play
Postseason Moment of the Year: Ryan Howard's double play rally, NLDS Game 4
Postseason Moment of the Year: Jimmy Rollins' walk-off double, NLCS Game 4
PAWS Dog of the Week
And don't forget—Phillyist still has two of the Phillyist fosters who are looking for a forever home! Goldie Goldie is a young male Chihuahua mix who is friendly and smart as a whip. Goldie gets along with other dogs and is indifferent towards cats. He is eager to please and appears to be housebroken, as he's had no accidents in his foster home. Goldie is shy at first around men, but is fine once given a little time to warm up to them. It would be best if he went to a home without young children. This handsome boy will really light up your household. If you'd like more information about Goldie, e-mail his foster mom at sandramannon@hotmail.com.
PAWS is in constant need of support, both personal and financial. Click through for information on volunteering, fostering, or making a donation. If you have specific questions about fostering, you can e-mail the PAWS foster parent coordinator Robin at robin@phillypaws.org.
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BalletX Fall Series Begins TONIGHT
No? Well, lucky you: you get a chance to check them out this weekend, as Phillyist's favorite modern ballet company stages their Fall Series this weekend at the Wilma Theater. Their third full season opens with world premieres by three different choreographers: Alex Ketley, Meredith Rainey, and BalletX's own Matthew Neenan. Post show performances will be held after tonight's performance and Sunday's matinee. So, what are you waiting for? Go get your tickets. You won't regret it. BalletX Fall Series 2009
You know we love BalletX. But have you had a chance to experience it for yourself yet?
The Wilma Theater (Broad and Spruce Streets)
November 19–22, 2009
Tickets: $20–30. Group and subscription rates available.
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Ken Kalfus at Philadelphia City Institute
Author Ken Kalfus will be appearing tonight at the Philadelphia City Institute (1905 Locust Street) as part of their Philadelphia City Institute Author Series. Kalfus will read from and sign his book, A Disorder Peculiar to the Country. Doors open at 6 p.m., the event begins at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.
We're Off To See the Wizard... This Week in Philadelphia Theatre
. . .and we're back! Did you miss us? Were you itching to know just what shows were up and running in Philly? Well, here you go. Our title quote comes from the Wizard of Oz, which opens next Tuesday at the Media Theater. Opening
Continuing
- Almost, Maine - Vermont or New Hampshire. Through November 22. Ticket info
- Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes in Two Parts - A chance to see both! Through November 28. Tickets
- As You Like It - All the world's a stage. Through November 22. Tickets
- boom - Loud noises frighten us. Through November 21. Tickets
- Early in the Mourning - Is better than late in the afternoon. Through November 22. Tickets (Phillyist Review)
- The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity - Stage right. Through November 22. Tickets
- Good Puppet of Szechwan - Is there such thing as a good puppet? Through November 21. Tickets
- Hunter Gatherers -In a time before farming. Through November 22. Tickets
- I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - That doesn't sound right. Through November 22. Tickets
- The Kids Left, the Dog Died, Now What? - Get a cat? Through November 22. Tickets
- The Life of John Henry - He died with a hammer in his hand. Through November 29. Tickets
- The Light in the Piazza - Burns bright. Through December 6. Tickets
- A Body of Water - Like the Schuylkill. Through November 28. Tickets available at the door.
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -There can only be one! through December 22. Tickets
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Oh, wait. There are two. Through December 13. Tickets
- Little Shop of Horrors - Better keep an eye on your plants. Through December 20. Tickets
- Oliver! - Can he have some more? Through January 10. Tickets
- On Golden Pond - Things are shiny? Through December 13. Tickets
- Rabbit Hole - Don't fall down it. Through December 20. Tickets
- Red, White, and Tuna - Okay, that doesn't even make sense. Through January 3. Tickets
- Waiting For Godot - Maybe he'll show up this time. Through November 22. Tickets
- The Weir - It's a type of dam. Through November 21. Tickets
- Tony and Tina's Wedding - This is still running??? Open-ended run. Tickets
- ComedySportz - Its name says it all. Open-ended run. Tickets
- The N Crowd - Philly style improv. Open-ended run. Tickets
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Ridgeway has an air of neglect and forgotteness about it, even though it is largely in good condition and is litter-free. Towards the park's back (the Christian Street side) are two concrete picnic tables, each of which, strangely enough, only have one bench. The lone piece of playground equipment is a metal structure that resembles a giant light bulb cage (that's it in the photo). Climbing on the thing to made me feel as though I was taking my life into my hands. It's certainly a far cry from the bouncy, safety focused equipment at other parks. The pool, open in the summertime, sits drained and full of leaves. I had a staring contest with a squirrel who was sitting on a tree branch. I'm pretty sure he won.
A fence surrounds the park, leaving only an opening at the Carpenter/13th Street corner. A shrub with bright pink flowers grows over by the fence along Christian Street, an unexpected summery display standing in contrast to the the bare trees and fallen leaves all over the rest of the park. Ridgeway is one of a number of parks participating in this week's Fall for Your Park leaf clean up, see below for more details.
Upcoming Events in Parks:
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Farmer's Markets:
- Cliveden Park, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Google Map)
- Schuylkill River Park (Previous Parking), Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Google Map)
- Fitler Square (Previous Parking), Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Google Map)
- Clark Park (Previous Parking), Thursdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Google Map)
- Rittenhouse Square (Previous Parking),Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Google Map)
- Palmer Park, Thursdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Google Map)
Playlist Rewind: The Get Up Kids at the TLA
Hearing old favorites, such as old favorites like "I'm a Loner, Dotie, A Rebel," "Out of Reach," and "I'll Catch You" was awesome. New song "Your Petty Pretty Things" was enjoyable: poppy and catchy, and very much in line with the type of music we'd normally expect from The Get Up Kids. And the encore cover of The Cure's Close to Me was a hit with the crowd. But the highlight of the show was the other new song. A crazy amazing new song called "Keith Case." It started off with bass. A lot of bass. Then a ton of synth. And several extra helpings of electric guitar. The performance had a heavy layered sound punctuated with no-frills vocals. Usually we'd reference other bands to describe how it sounded. But to say it's like The Get Up Kids and Depeche Mode sat in a room and figured this thing out would be inaccurate. The sounds keyboardist James Dewees was creating were so haunting and intricate it was almost like he was channeling John Paul Jones. If "Keith Case" is an example of a more mature Get Up Kids, then bring on the newness. We like it just fine.
And Before You Know It Philly Will Be No Fun At All...
So you may have heard: New Jersey has kidnapped the 2010 Dad Vail Regatta. Well, more like bought. Why Rumson, NJ has an extra $250,000 to throw around, we don't know. But what we do know is the Dad Vail has been raced on the Schuylkill River every year since 1953. Over those 50+ years it has become an integral part of Philly sports culture. To take it off the Schuylkill and move it into New Jersey is like taking the Bike Race out of Manayunk. Like defacing the Rocky Statue. Like imploding the Spectrum. Oh wait. We're actually going to do that. Slowly but surely all that lends fun and character to the city is being destroyed. It started last year when there almost was no Mummers Parade. This year hometown movie star Kevin Bacon and his musically inclined sibling Michael are doing their best to give us the big, fancy, comedic, string band and booze-filled, parade we all know and love. The Bacon Brothers Benefit Concert: Save The Mummers Parade is slated for December 5th at the Electric Factory. But what happens next year when the city's still in the red? Will the Bacons save our (eh-hem) bacon yet again? Or does the grand Mummers tradition wither and die? Taking away Dad Vail, the Mummers, the Spectrum—it's like ripping the heart out of Boat House Row, Broad Street, 2 Street, the entire South Philly Sports Complex... Might as well close Fairmount Park (hey, hey, Doomsday Budget), too. And just for shits and giggles: send all the Tastykakes to Pittsburgh, destroy our murals, and ban cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, running up the Art Museum steps, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes. We get the city has no money. We don't know how to get it more. But somebody sure as hell better figure it out before all the fun is sucked out of town. We do elect people who are supposed to do that right? Cause we'd like to keep our Philly traditions, please. It'd be real cool if we didn't end up like Detroit.
Give a Squat on World Toilet Day
To bring attention to the lack of proper sanitation that 2.5 billion people in the world must face every day, the World Toilet Organization (the other WTO!), is asking that people all over the world take a one-minute long squat Tomorrow, November 19. Hopefully all of you readers have been practicing your chair pose at yoga class, because a one-minute squat will get your thighs screaming. Lack of proper sanitation creates a breeding ground for disease. Sure, the bathrooms at some of Philly's bars aren't exactly vacation spots, but at least they work; it beats using a field or a train track. And women are gravely affected by this lack of sanitation. Because of culturally bound ideas of modesty, women often have to wait until sundown or relieve themselves before sunrise. These dark areas are also not safe places for women. So, consider it your workout for the day or a great way to get together with others to draw attention to a serious world issue. But give a squat!
Oprah Author Two-fer Tonight at the Free Library
If Oprah Winfrey dictates your reading list (we don't judge), you're in for a treat! Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the Free Library hosts O Book Club faves: David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle and Uwem Akpan, who wrote Say You're One of Them, Oprah's current book club selection. Admission is free.
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PAWS Cat of the Week
PAWS is in constant need of support, both personal and financial. Click through for information on volunteering, fostering, or making a donation. If you have specific questions about fostering, you can e-mail the PAWS foster parent coordinator Robin at robin@phillypaws.org. And don't forget—Phillyist still has two of the Phillyist fosters who are looking for a forever home! Pip Pip is a beautiful Domestic Shorthair-Oriental mix with striking green eyes. She is a talkative, active cat who loves to play; even though she has a bit of an independent streak, she likes to cuddle and will purr up a storm. Pip is a special cat—she's deaf—and she can startle a bit, so she should not go to a home with young children. Apart from that, though, she's perfectly healthy and normal. She'd be best in a home without other cats, but is ready and deserving of a forever home and she'll be a wonderful addition to a lucky household. If you'd like more information about Pip, e-mail her foster mom at haircrazie016@aol.com.
Foodsday Tuesday: One Potato, Two Potato, Sweet Potato, More
I grew up thinking that I didn't like sweet potatoes. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I realized that it wasn't sweet potatoes, in and of themselves, that I had a problem with: it was the way they're served at Thanksgiving, sickly sweet and buried under marshmallows. (All due respect to marshmallows: I love you, but not in this particular instance.) Used with savory ingredients, however, sweet potatoes are nothing short of awesome. Plus, they're healthier than standard potatoes: high in fiber and vitamins and easier to eat unadorned by their white, starchier siblings. (Seriously, Yukon Golds have their place, but that place is usually under a large amount of butter or sour cream.) Once I discovered that I actually liked sweet potatoes, I was unstoppable, ordering them at any restaurant that had them on the menu and trying out every recipe I could find. Then, I started ignoring the recipes and experimenting. The below is basically a spicy hack of one of the first sweet potato recipes I tried, and it's still one of my favorite preparations for the bright orange tubers. Bring it to your Thanksgiving potluck for a twist on tradition: you may find yourself the most popular person at the party. Jalapeño-Lime Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Heat oven to 425°. Combine potatoes, jalapeños, zest and juice from limes, and cilantro in baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir all ingredients, then roast 20-25 minutes (until just before fork-tender) covered, then stir again and roast an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered, until potatoes are fully tender. If desired, top with freshly grated cotija cheese and additional fresh cilantro. Serve immediately. Note: don't throw your leftovers out. They microwave very well, and can—perhaps surprisingly—also be eaten somewhere between cold and room temperature if you're okay with the texture.
As always, the portions below are inexact. This recipe should serve four as a small side dish, but it's easily multiplied. My general rule of thumb is to use three jalapeños for every two sweet potatoes, but that can be adjusted according to how spicy the peppers are, and how spicy you want the dish to be overall.
Two large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Three jalapeño peppers, seeds and veins removed
Two limes (zest and juice)
Olive oil
Cilantro, coarsely chopped (whatever amount you like—I tend to go overboard)
Salt and pepper, to taste
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Rock Your Tuesday With Shatnerquake
Phillyist alumni Jim took his brain where few brains had gone before, guiding his gray matter through a tour of the vicious William Shatners in Shatnerquake. Now you too can fend off evil Kirk, because author Jeff Burk is making the entire novel freely available today on his website (http://www.jeffburk.wordpress.com/) as a download. Why should you download this novel, you ask? Because it is awesome. Bizarre art made freely available is worth it, books about William F'ing Shatner are of course worth supporting, and obviously books featuring societies of Bruce Campbells are everything you need to make your day better. And it's free!
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Ali Eteraz Reading Tonight
Author Ali Eteraz will read from his memoir Children of Dust: A Memoir of Pakistan tonight at the Brandywine Workshop. Lehigh University Professor Amardeep Singh will be moderating the event. Admission is free.
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Phillyist got personal this week, calling the man who stole a staffer's purse their official asshole of the week.
Torontoist thought about personal blogging, with special guest Lauren White (known better on the internet as Raymi the Minx).
Austinist had a chat with John Krasinski (Jim on The Office) about adapting David Foster Wallace's Brief Interviews with Hideous Men for the big screen.
Shanghaiist stopped making out in public, after getting wind that there was a group of PDA police tasked with ensuring that our displays of affection stay off the streets.
Gothamist was sad to hear that a dog which was brutally beaten and thrown off a building was, after being nursed back to health, euthanized by the ASPCA, which determined her to be too aggressive.
SFist wondered who paid for Mayor Gavin Newsom's life coach.
LAist interviewed Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe, stirring up talk of still-hot topics like John McCain, Rev. Wright, political journalism, and the concept of change.
DCist watched as a real life nature show unfolded at the National Zoo when a deer wandered in to the lion habitat on a busy Sunday afternoon.
Londonist mourned (or celebrated) the demise of poor quality free evening newspapers and loved/hated bendy buses on busy routes.
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Weekend Picks: Athletes, Eats and Some Good Ol' Fashioned Crafting
Friday: Learn to Felt Saturday: A Hard Act to Follow - Circus Cabaret & Dessert Bar Sunday: The Philadelphia Marathon Sunday Bonus: Morimoto's Happy Hour Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC Weekend Picks: Athletes, Eats and Some Good Ol' Fashioned Crafting originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 10:00:49.
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If you wish you could make woolly goods for holiday gifts but don't have knitting or crocheting skills, check out Felting: From Fuzz to Form at the Fairmount Art Center. During this evening workshop you'll learn how to turn old wool sweaters into new, totally giftable goods.
Watch performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts leap, bound and swing through the air, then give yourself a sugar high at the dessert bar.
Not running? Watch the race from one of the marathon's cheer zones, many of which also feature food, drink and entertainment.
While I was drooling over Philadelphia Magazine's list of the Best Happy Hours, and I noticed one particularly awesome thing: Morimoto starts the week off early by offering its happy hour specials on Sunday nights. Come on, it's been a long weekend: go eat some sushi.
Thanksgiving Cooking Classes
I'm a master of the side dish, but a dunce when it comes to cooking turkey. (I'm also very lucky - I've hosted Thanksgiving twice over the past few years, and both times I avoided cooking the bird.) If you also feel like your chef skills could use a little buff-and-shine before Thanksgiving Day, it's not too late. Here's a little run-down of upcoming Thanksgiving cooking classes in the area: Image: © Meg Favreau Thanksgiving Cooking Classes originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 09:40:50.
Wait, this can make a pie?
Have your chutney and can it too. In this November 21 class, students will learn how to make and preserve cranberry chutney, which makes both a great Thanksgiving condiment and a nice holiday gift.
On November 19 and 20, Reading Terminal Market is offering a dinner session that centers around that famous multi-bird, the Turducken. Learn how to cook the meal -- complete with sides like broccoli rabe with pork belly and baked sweet corn casserole -- and get to eat it too.
This November 19 class at Cherry Hill's La Campagne won't help turkey woes, but it should help you make some sides that could potentially outshine the bird.
Yes, it's after Thanksgiving, but Kitchen Kapers' post-turkey-day class teaches kids how to cook with Thanksgiving leftovers and could buy you some child-free holiday-shopping time.
Weekend Picks: Avoid the Rain
According to CBS3's Doug Kammerer, we're in the middle of a good ol' nor'easter right now, which means we'll be seeing this rain and dreary whether for most of the weekend. Here are some weekend picks that'll keep you inside: Friday: Body Worlds 2 Saturday: Festival of Forgotten Foods Sunday: Train Festival Not enough fun for you? Find more things to do on the November Events Calendar. Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC Weekend Picks: Avoid the Rain originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 07:54:26.
Visit Reading Terminal Market this weekend for forgotten foods.
The original exhibition of stripped-down and preserved human bodies is back at the Franklin Institute, this time with brains. Tickets for the 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. slot are only $18 as opposed to the regular $27, so go spend your happy hour learning about human anatomy.
From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, head to Reading Terminal Market to taste forgotten Philadelphia foods like teaberry ice cream and snapper soup.
The skies are supposed to finally clear up on Sunday and forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-60s - get outside! If you have a rail-loving wee one, spend that outside time at the Train Festival in the Camden Children's Garden.
The SEPTA Strike is Over
As I'm writing this, I can hear the sweet sound of the El rumbling by a few blocks from my house. Six days after it began, the 2009 SEPTA strike ended at 12:45 this morning. The deal finally reached between SEPTA management and Transport Workers Union Local 234 calls for a $1,250 bonus per worker plus, according to the Inquirer, How did the SEPTA strike affect your commute? Will you go back to using SEPTA today? What do you think of the contract deal? Sound off in the comments or join the discussion in the forum. The SEPTA Strike is Over originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 09:19:44.The five-year contract also calls for a 2.5 percent raise in the second year, and a 3 percent raise in each of the final three years. It increases workers' contributions to the pension fund from the current 2 percent to 3 percent, and increases the maximum pension to $30,000 a year from the current $27,000 a year.
This Weekend: Eagles, Pigs and a Few Humans Too
Between Election Day, the SEPTA strike and the World Series, it's been a crazy week here in Philadelphia. This weekend, do something fun: All Weekend: The First Person Arts Festival Friday: First Friday Saturday: Bacon, Sausage and Scrapple Making Sunday: Watch the Eagles This Weekend: Eagles, Pigs and a Few Humans Too originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 10:09:53.
Celebrating "memoir and documentary art," the First Person Arts festival features films, talks, workshops and more (including karaoke!) through the weekend.
Throw on a winter coat and brave the chill of November's First Friday. Go classic in Old City or check out the art openings, live music and more in Mt. Airy, the Frankford Avenue Arts Corridor, or Doylestown.
From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, stop by the Howell Living History farm in Lambertville, NJ to "meet your meat" as farmers make popular pork products while you watch. For $2, children can also participate in a craft program and make soap on a rope.
The Phillies didn't win the World Series. Disappointing? Yeah. Oh, yes. But this Sunday, fill your mouth with the only two words that could possibly replace "Go Phillies" right now: Go Birds.
Biking During the SEPTA Strike
If you're thinking of biking to work during the SEPTA strike, there are plenty of resources to help you travel on two wheels: If you are traveling to Philadelphia on Regional Rail and hope to use a bike once you arrive in the city, note that bikes are only allowed on Regional Rail trains during non-peak hours. The only exception is folding bicycles as long as they are folded and stowed in the train's luggage area. Read more about SEPTA's bicycle policy. For more information on how to commute during the public transportation stoppage, check out the SEPTA Strikes page. Image: Meg Favreau Biking During the SEPTA Strike originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 11:54:13.
SEPTA on Strike: What to Do
Governor Rendell was able to delay the SEPTA strike while the World Series was in town by ordering SEPTA management and union officials to stay at the bargaining table. Unfortunately, however, Rendell wasn't able to hold the strike off entirely: as of 3 a.m. this morning, members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 have walked off the job. SEPTA has posted a guide to which services are and are not running during the strike. For information on how to commute during the strike as well as a brief history of SEPTA work-stoppages, visit the SEPTA strikes page. SEPTA on Strike: What to Do originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 08:47:07.
Philadelphia and New Jersey Elections: Find Your Polling Place
Election Day is here again. On November 3, Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents will vote for a variety of public servants ranging from Philadelphia City Controller to Governor of New Jersey. If you have recently moved or just registered to vote for the first time, follow these links to find your polling place: Pennsylvania Polling Locations Polls in Pennsylvania will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; polls in New Jersey will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Happy voting! Philadelphia and New Jersey Elections: Find Your Polling Place originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 17:17:01.
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This Weekend: Phillies & Halloween
What a great game last night - despite the rain and being in Yankees stadium, the Phils brought the awesome. I've been joking with my friends since the National League games that the swine flu in Philadelphia is going to be spread solely through Phillies-based high fives. If we keep having games like last night, that joke seems more and more likely to become truth. All Weekend: Watch the Phillies Friday: Park in the Dark Saturday: The Henri David Ball Sunday: Halloween Candy Buyback This Weekend: Phillies & Halloween originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 09:52:37.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Febreeze that red shirt and put it on again. Not sure where to watch the game? Get some ideas by reading FooBooz's post on bars and restaurants with World Series specials.
The rain is breaking and tomorrow's high is supposed to be in the 60s, which means it should be a great night to spend in Norristown Farm State Park. For ages 7 and up, this nocturnal walk promises to be educational and creepy at the same time.
This elaborate costume ball put on by jewelry-shop owner Henri David is the place to scope out both wild costumes and famous folks - one of my friends has a much-cherished photograph of himself dressed as a creepy security guard with Governor Ed Rendell. The ball is at the Center City Sheraton and begins at 9 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.
If your kid has a king-sized pillowcase full of candy, here's a great way to cut the amount down to standard-pillowcase size: candy buyback. Mount Holly Family Dentistry in Mount Holly, NJ is running a candy buyback program on November 1 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. where children 13 and under will receive $1 per pound of candy they turn in. The dentist's office will then ship the candy to troops overseas.
Follow Me on Twitter
Follow Me on Twitter originally appeared on About.com Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 07:58:18.
I've created an AboutPhilly twitter account that I'll be using to share reviews and news, keep in contact with folks and more. If you're twitter-inclined, start following me at AboutPhilly, and I'll see you in, uh, twittertown.
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