http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com philadelphia weekly - philadelphia's source for dining, real estate, art, music and alternative news Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:17:44 EST Copyright 2008 Review Publishing http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/images/pw-rss-0.gif 130 90 5 http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/?inc=article&id=842&x=philly-on-the-web-mark-has-happy-feet&_c=news Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST A dancing Eagles fan, plus the best of Philly's blogs and tweets.
by Joel Mathis
Nov. 20, 2008 10:12am
Here's some of our favorite things going on in Philly's webiverse today. Got a link suggestion? Send it to jmathis (at) philadelphiaweekly.com ... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/?inc=article&id=842&x=philly-on-the-web-mark-has-happy-feet&_c=news http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17941/a-e Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST The world might be falling apart, but giving gifts still feels good.
Times are tough. The economy sucks, unemployment rates are off the charts and these days even the biggest optimists seem to be frowning. With all this bad news, shelling out cash to buy the obligatory holiday gifts seems more daunting than... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17941/a-e http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17939/a-e--a-list Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Claudia Acuņa, Designing Obama's Brand, Craftadelphia, Welcome To The Terrordome 2: Back in the Habit!, Book Discussion: John Adams and Alex Ross
Claudia Acuņa Fri., Nov. 21, 5-9pm. Main Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215.763.8100. www.chileinphilly.com Last week, in the midst of library... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17939/a-e--a-list http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17959/news--the-angry-grammarian Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Shlepping out the extra Cs.
by Jeffrey Barg
Sending tremors through the copy-editing universe, the AP threw a middle-of-the-night party last week: "The Associated Press is adopting a universal style for referring to all heads of state, including the... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17959/news--the-angry-grammarian http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17943/a-e--art Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST A quick look at new art venues.
by Roberta Fallon
For most galleries, it's a struggle to sell enough art to pay the rent. Many local galleries supplement in-store sales by peddling wares at art fairs and other local events. And many of the newest art venues have a different business... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17943/a-e--art http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17936/music--band-lib Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Deadmau5
]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17936/music--band-lib http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17947/film--capsules Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST A Christmas Tale and Slumdog Millionaire.
New Releases A Christmas Tale Directed by Arnaud Desplechin A- Reviewed by Matt Prigge Opens Fri., Nov. 21 Kings & Queens, mad Frenchman Arnaud Desplechin's last picture, was... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17947/film--capsules http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17961/cover-story Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST In these times, nonprofits and philanthropic organizations get hit hard.
by Philadelphia Weekly Editorial Staff
'Tis the Reason The day after Barack Hussein Obama was declared 44th president of the United States, spirits were high. Maureen Dowd wrote a column in The New York Times about the fact that ... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17961/cover-story http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17934/a-e--crossword-puzzle Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17934/a-e--crossword-puzzle http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17935/a-e--crossword-solution Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17935/a-e--crossword-solution http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17938/a-e--editors-picks Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Spreading Democracy the American Way in Cinema
Spreading Democracy the American Way in Cinema Sat., Nov. 22, 1-4pm. Free for members; $16 for guests. RSVP required. Philadephia Museum of Art, 26th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215.763.8100. ... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17938/a-e--editors-picks http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17950/food--field-guide Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST A guide for oenophiles imbibing around town.
by Tim McGinnis
An old Roman wise man once drunkenly proclaimed, "There are five reasons for drinking wine: the arrival of a friend; one's present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other reason."... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17950/food--field-guide http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17957/columns--laptop-anthropologist Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Stuck in the middle with you.
by Tara Murtha
Before last month, the most bizarre thing I'd ever witnessed on Broad Street happened on Election Day 2004. Walking to my polling place, I saw a man hunker down and take a shit on the sidewalk in front of a church in broad daylight. I happened... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17957/columns--laptop-anthropologist http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17956/columns--letters Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Negative thinking and Getting snippy.
Negative Thinking Regarding Kellie C. Murphy's cover story about HIV/AIDS among African-American women: Being someone who is committed to preventing, treating... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17956/columns--letters http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17940/a-e--lit-gloss Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Outside In and Entitlement.
by Liz Spikol
Given Courtney Thorne-Smith's history as an actor, it's no surprise her foray into fiction writing would be mediocre. There was never anything offensive about Thorne-Smith, who starred on Melrose Place... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17940/a-e--lit-gloss http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17952/music--live-music Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Fern Knight, Brian Wilson, Tombs, Robes, Amanda Palmer, Marc Silver & the Stonethrowers, Dark Horse and the Carousels, Benjy Ferree + Shortstack
Fern Knight Sat., Nov. 22, 8pm. With P.G. Six + Samara Lubelski. Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. 215.573.3234. www.therotunda.org. Fern Knight is one of those integrity music projects you expect to like only in ... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17952/music--live-music http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17958/news Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Fingerpointers are confused by Mayor Nutter's library cuts.
On Nov. 6, Mayor Michael Nutter delivered the details of a "midyear revision of epic proportions," announcing the ways his administration is tightening the belt and, in some cases, fastening nooses. ... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17958/news http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17960/news Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST The proposed expansion of a recycling plant raises community concerns.
by Kellie C. Murphy
Two years ago this summer, a dead body was found on the property of waste transfer plant Richard S. Burns & Co. Inc. Investigators believe the badly decomposed body was a black woman in her 40s with a scar down her abdomen--the... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17960/news http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17937/music--on-the-record Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Hall & Oates, Semi Precious Weapons, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17937/music--on-the-record http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17953/music--power-of-soul Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Maxwell finally comes out of hiding.
by Craig D. Lindsey
Maxwell, you light-skinned bastard! Sorry, was that too harsh? Well, excuse me, but I'm just a little miffed at the fact that I requested a phone interview with the elusive/reclusive singer a few weeks back ... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17953/music--power-of-soul http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17949/food--restaurant-review Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Get the scoop on Tiffin's major competition
by Adam Erace
As restaurants go, there are a few absolutes in Philadelphia. L&I delays. Calamari salads at Starr outposts. But the truest rule is that you cannot open an Indian place in this town without it being compared... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17949/food--restaurant-review http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17946/film--review Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Jean-Claude Van Damme parodies himself in JCVD.
by Sean Burns
It's hard out there for a washed-up action hero. At least according to JCVD, a bizarre, playful riff from director Mabrouk El Mechri. Partly truth but mostly fiction, and suffused with a weirdly affecting... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17946/film--review http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17944/film--roundup Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Mickey Rourke's Oscar buzz. Kate and Leo. Che Guevara. Everything old is new again.
by Sean Burns
It's that time of year again, and nothing brings on the holiday cheer quite like a slate of award-grubbing Hollywood epics. 'Tis the season in which studio heads happily toss away all sorts... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17944/film--roundup http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17942/a-e--run-through Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Anthony Lawton in The Government Inspector
by Michael Persico & Anastasia Kotsosavas
"This play is a comedy that takes place in the mid-1800s. We're only using about five actors to play as many as 12 roles. I'm playing three guys. Two of them are onstage at the same time and they have... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17942/a-e--run-through http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17948/film--the-six-pack Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Six films set in India by Western directors.
by Matt Prigge
The River (1951): Though it's had a strong national cinema almost since the birth of film itself, India has always attracted Western eyes. But where most filmmakers before had recreated the ... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17948/film--the-six-pack http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17955/a-e--stage Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST The 2008 theater season closes with something for everyone.
by J. Cooper Robb
Instead of giving gifts no one really wants, why not spend your cash at a local theater? Many are running productions that either celebrate, bemoan or joyfully ignore the holiday season. Two of drama's... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17955/a-e--stage http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17964/music--top-five-sellers Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Long in the Tooth
]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17964/music--top-five-sellers http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17945/film--tv Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST The Tyra Banks Show.
by Daniel McQuade
FOX Reviewed by Daniel McQuade It's official, people. The fictitious Institute for Real Statistics recently crunched the numbers and, late last week, announced their findings: Tyra Banks is the worst person on earth.... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17945/film--tv http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17954/music--umm--drop Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Michael Kiley's band wrestles with art and commerce.
by Doug Wallen
The idea of art competing with commerce is so much on Michael Kiley's mind these days that he imbedded it in the name of his current band--the Mural & the Mint--and gives out the songs for free, or at least for... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17954/music--umm--drop http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17951/food--walk-the-line Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:12:51 EST Tria
by Tim McGinnis
Jessie Caron, Bartender at Tria Who inspires you? "My mom. A common answer, I know. But I draw my strength from her.... ]]> http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/articles/17951/food--walk-the-line