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CONTENTS / August 6-13 ON THE COVER: “Noah,” the Penn Museum’s ancient find. Photo by Kyle Cassidy.

4 I PHILLYNOW Mad Decent Block Party; The Book of Mormon; Jamaica Independence Concert; and more!

14 I FEATURE How a Penn archaeologist rediscovered a 6,500-year-old Mesopotamian dude.

19 I BEACH BOUND Sights of the shore.

26 I FOOD Townsend is cooking up a Gallic storm.

29 I ARTS & CULTURE Music: Songstress Lydia Rene doesn’t mind the comparisons to Jill Scott. LGBT: GayFest! returns with another full slate of captivating plays and performances. Screen: Reviews of Cavalry and The HundredFoot Journey.

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Timaree’s Body: You’d think we’d know how to exist in our own bodies—but some of us could really use some basic pointers. The Uncomfortable Whole: Why the mayor’s take on pot matters.

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PHILLYNOW Friday, August 8

WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T BE IN PHILLY FESTIVAL

PA Burlesque Festival

Starring Medianoche, the 2013 Crystal Corset winner and special appearances by burlesque legend Penny Starr, the fifth annual PA Burlesque Festival features award-winning performers from across the country providing an unforgettable weekend of desire, dance and sex appeal. Aug 8-10. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 41 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. paburlesque.com COMEDY

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King Britt and Dozia’s Back2Basics Reunion Yes, it’s Back2Basics’ triumphant return! King Britt and Dozia Blakey’s iconic party—born in 1990 at Silk City, with a two-night-aweek model of a band joining DJs on a Monday and a straight-up dancefest on Saturday—is getting a revival at the new-andimproved Hard Rock Café. Britt and B2B took a small break in the early ‘90s to tour with Digable Planets (as Silkworm), and another hiatus came from 2000 to 2007, when they saw a successful short-lived rejuvenation. Of course, we know and love Britt for getting behind acts like Ursula Rucker and Lady Alma with his Ovum Recordings, and he’s as talented a remixer and DJ as he is a producer. Taking cues in equal parts from Quincy Jones and Frankie Knuckles, he and Dozia specialize in a groove-heavy dance music sound that’s fed a well-earned reputation far beyond our city limits. You never know what might happen tonight in the Hard Rock’s modern made-over facility. Yes, you will dance, but who’ll they employ to really turn the party out? Could be from Curtis Mayfield to Solange, De La Soul to Everything But The Girl, Femi Kuti to Mos Def. B2B will indeed go down in hip-hop history books—seriously, there’s an entry on B2B in Mickey Hess’ 2009 Hip Hop in America; A Regional Guide—but hopefully tonight’s the beginning of a new chapter for this local lovejam. // B.C.

Self-proclaimed “Undisputed Heavyweight King of Comedy” Andrew Dice Clay headlines the Golden Nugget, turning your favorite nursery rhymes into outrageous and inappropriate punch lines and ridiculing audience members in a way that keeps them coming back for more. Fri., Aug. 8, 9pm. $29-$49. Golden Nugget, Huron Ave. and Brigantine Blvd., Atlantic City, N.J. goldennugget.com FESTIVAL

Third Annual Craft Beer & Crab Festival

Enjoy fresh seafood, locally brewed craft beer, live music, craft vendors, farmer’s market and more. All proceeds benefit the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities educational programs. Sat., Aug. 9, 11am-8pm. Free. 1048 Washington St., Cape May, N.J. 609.884.5404. capemaymac.org

8:30pm. $20-$25. Hard Rock Cafe, 1113-31 Market St. 215.238.1000. hrcphillymusic.com

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Graveyard Shift: The Babadook

The Philadelphia Film Society’s beloved cult film series presents a screening of this year’s Australian thriller about a widow and her son, who experiences visions of a storybook monster coming to attack them. Midnight. $5-$6.66. PFS Theater at the Roxy, 2023 Sansom St. 267.239.2941. filmadelphia.org STAGE

The Book of Mormon

The South Park creators’ acclaimed satire of Mormonism, praised by everyone from Jon Stewart to the New York Times, continues its run at the Forrest Theatre tonight. The show has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. 2pm &

8pm. $67-277. Through Sept. 14. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. 215.923.1515. forrest-theatre.com PA R T Y

‘90s Prom on the Parkway

Whip out your neon formal wear and party like its 1999 this week at Eakins Oval. Rock out to the Bayside Tigers as you hit the beer garden, food trucks and photo booths. At the end of the night, two lucky attendees will be crowned prom king and queen. 8pm. Free. Eakins Oval, 2601 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215.683.3600. theovalphl.com S TAG E

Love’s Labour’s Lost

One of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies is brought to life by the Classical Acting

Company, telling the story of a small group of men who take it upon themselves to live without the company of women for three years. 7pm. Free. URBN Annex of Drexel University, 3401 Filbert St. 215.571.4413. phillyshakespeare.org EVENT

Journey 2 Home: Speaking with Signs

The Mural Arts Program continues its mission to address youth homeless by encouraging young people to participate in stimulating artistic activities. Today, they’re invited to create a sign, using whatever language necessary, that contributes to the discussion on housing insecurity. 4:30pm. Free. 42nd St. and Lancaster Ave. 267.972.3944. muralarts.org

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Sand Castle Contest

Ashore Reality of Brigantine presents the 5th Annual Sand Castle Building Contest, featuring live music, super-sized bubbles for the kids, Alex’s Lemonade Stand and more than $1000 in prizes for amateur sculptors. Professional sand sculptor Ian Deibert will be making rounds providing techniques to participants and creating one-of-a-kind sculptures for all to enjoy. Sat., Aug. 9, 10am. Free. 14th St. South Beach, Brigantine, N.J. shorehomes.com

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PW’s Concerts in the Park series returns this August to Rittenhouse Square Park, the heart of Center City Philadelphia, for its triumphant 24TH year showcasing acclaimed and emerging artists on today’s breaking music scene.

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Jamaica Independence Concert On August 6, 1962, the Caribbean island of Jamaica declared its independence from England; given America’s own successful schism from the same country, Philly is a more than appropriate site to host a festive party to celebrate that nation’s freedom. The Jamaica Pennsylvania Association, with Black Music Promotions, is set to present the largest Jamaican independence soiree our state has to offer, and it won’t be your average tailgating party in the park, either: A guaranteed cultural explosion is in store, offering everything from mouth-watering traditional foods, vendors up the wazoo, and, of course, fantastic live music. Headlining the event to celebrate her illustrious 50 years in the music industry will be reggae queen Marcia Griffiths, the former I-Threes member famed for her collaboration with Bob Marley and the Wailers and her widely-loved re-recording of Bunny Wailers’ “Electric Boogie.” True trailblazers Black Uhuru, considered the ambassadors of reggae for being the first group to win an Emmy in the genre, has been bringing down houses around the world for over three decades. Other island sensations like Half Pint, I-Wayne, Mighty Sparrow, Wayne Wonder and Roy Rayan are scheduled to sizzle onstage, too, all backed by the Inner Roots Band. Don’t forget the games and prizes woven into the proceedings: There’s a chance to win a free trip for two to Jamaica and much more. Kids 16 and under get in free, making this a memorable party for the whole family. // KENNEDY ALLEN

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Bug Fest: Beauty and the Bug

Learn about the art of all things insect at this annual celebration of bug beauty. Here you’ll be able to talk to Academy entomologists, watch cockroaches race and even make insect artwork to take home. 10am. $13.95-15.95. Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215.299.1000. ansp.org M USI C

Philly Bloco

Samba, funk and reggae come together at World Cafe Live tonight, as Philly Bloco’s 20+ members plan to put on an energetic, fun-filled show its audience will never forget. 9pm. $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. philly.worldcafelive.com SHOW

MPCC Hearse Show

Think of this as a dark take on February’s annual Auto Show, with plenty of hearses, limousines, flower cars and ambu-

lances lining the roads of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Music by Friends with Murder and Somebody’s Circus will provide a little extra morbidity. 10am. Free. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. 215.228.8200. thelaurelhillcemetery.org PAR T Y

Rock the Block

Aspen Street transforms into a veritable block party with craft vendors and live performances to benefit Rock to the Future, an organization founded to grant cost-free musical education to the city’s underserved children. 11am. Free. Rembrandt’s Bar & Grill, 741 N. 23rd St. 215.763.2228. rocktothefuturephilly.org P E R FO R MAN CE

Penumbra

Unraveled curates this unconventional performance that combines different media from an assortment of independent artists. Whether it’s music, dance or installation art, the collaborative promises to “engage multiple senses” with its dark instincts and lush beauty. 7pm. $8. AUX Performance

11:30am. Free-$40, Memorial Hall Field, 4231 Avenue of the Republic. 267.592.2426. jamaicapennsylvaniaassociation.com

Space: Vox Populi, 319 N. 11th St. 215.238.1236. penumbra. unraveledartists.com DR INK

100 Bottles of Beer on the River

Indulge in unlimited craft beer samples with paid admission to this festival overtaking Cavanaugh’s River Deck, the city’s largest outdoor deck. Participants include Brooklyn Brewery, Erie Brewing Company, Otter Creek Brewing and many more. 2pm. $25. Cavanaugh’s River Deck, 417 N. Columbus Blvd. 215.629.7400. theriverdeck.com SCR EEN

Miami Connection

Set in 1987, this little-seen indie flick stars Y.K. Kim as the lead singer of a martial arts rock band called Dragon Sound that takes up the fight against Florida drug dealers armed with their hit song, “Against the Ninja.” 9pm. Free. Liberty Lands Park, 926 N. American St. 215.627.6562. theawesomefest.com

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Tori Amos’s 14th studio album, Unrepentant Geraldines, focuses on the trials of aging as a woman in the spotlight. Tonight, hear songs off the new album, which features the singer’s ever-impressive vocals and some of her most personal, reflective lyrics to date. 7:30pm. $45-$65. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 1500 Walnut St. 215.790.5800. kimmelcenter.org

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Pets in Prison

Animal lovers can enjoy a weekend of interactive and educational activities, plus learn about the roles of animals in one of the most famous prisons in the world. There will also be a chance to meet and potentially adopt a dog from New Leash on Life, a training program dedicated to improving the lives of inmates in prisons. Noon. Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave. 215.236.3300. easternstate.org

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Grim Philly Twilight Tours

Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and psychopathic killer the “Corpse Collector” will all be included in this tour of the darker, modern and more gritty side of Philadelphia’s history. Join three historians/guides as they recount tales of yellow fever death and show up-close grave visits of our founding fathers. The tour includes a complimentary beverage and a stop at a local tavern for beer and snacks. 7pm. $19.99. Independence Visitor Center. 1 North Independence Mall W. 856.829.3100. grimphilly.com/tours

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Dog Date Afternoon

Match.com and PetSmart Charities bring pets and their people together for an event to benefit homeless pooches. Enjoy Frisbeecatching demonstrations, playtime at the park and complementary snacks as local canines get one step closer to finding their forever home. 3pm. Clark Park Dog Bowl, 4298 Chester Ave. 215.683.3679

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Shooting Stars and S’mores

What better way is there to celebrate National S’mores Week than with some of those melted treats and a night sky full of falling stars? The annual Perseid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated events every summer, and you’ll be able to see it in detail with some of the SCEE’s highpower telescopes. 9pm. $5. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd. 215.482.7300. schuylkillcenter.org

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In 2011, Philadelphia-based artist Sarah Koljonen, who specializes in printmaking and painting, helped develop an arts-based curriculum for schoolchildren in Bolivia. This, among her other projects, resonates with the interconnected nature of art, a theme currently celebrated in the Interchange exhibit at Moore. Koljonen and many other artists, hailing from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, display their work that showcases the mutuality and reciprocation of art creation. Through Aug. 23. Moore College, 20th St. and

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eccentric genres can bust a move without inhibition. Ghetto Goth, Witch House, Rap, Purple, ‘90s, SadWave and Grime enthusiasts will take to the dance floor, accompanied by visual projections by Hekkate and photos of dancers getting down by TommyBytes. 9pm. Free. Connie’s Ric Rac , 1132 S. Ninth St. 215.279.7587. conniesricrac.com

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PHILLYNOW Tuesday, August 12 TE CHN O LO G Y

Penn Science Cafe’s xLAB: Designing New Entertainment Experiences Sleek smartphones, snap-apart tablet computers and state-of-the-art video games only skim the surface of what today’s technology has to offer, and the next wave of innovative interactive entertainment is actually much more accessible than we realize. Through a collaboration between UPenn’s School of Design and School of Engineering and Applied Science comes Penn Science Cafe, a free public lecture series that attempts to take scholarship from the classrooms and directly to an interested public, creating opportunities for open discussion and exchange of ideas. The newly formed Experience Design and Technology Lab—or xLAB for short—began when students met to develop methods for technology to interact with its users in completely new ways. Whether via an intelligent yoga mat that knows when to pause a program until its user is in the correct position, a vest that enables movie watchers to actually feel what’s going on in their favorite film or children’s programming that interacts with a child’s toy as it’s played with, this ingenious hands-on think tank is bringing us the cutting edge of consumer technology—and working to improve upon it, right before our eyes. Tonight’s xLAB presenters—PennDesign’s Orkan Telhan, Sarah Rottenberg and Carla Diana, with Rahul Mangharam of Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science—will be on hand for Q&As after each demonstration. // K.A. 6pm. Free. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. philly.worldcafelive.com

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Crazyface

Horror icon Clive Barker is known for film franchises like Hellraiser and Candyman, but Crazyface is one of his numerous theatrical works making its first Philadelphia appearance. BrainSpunk Theater’s Christopher King brings us the story of Tyl Eulenspiegel (aka Crazyface) on a journey across Europe with magical substances, spies and a long-lost brother out to kill him. 7:30pm. $25. The Christ

Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. brainspunktheater.com PART Y

Best of Philly Bash

Philadelphia magazine hosts “A Taste of Summer” bash inside Citizens Bank Park to celebrate the winners of Best of Philly 2014. Enjoy samplings from some the city’s best restaurants, live music, outdoor activities, games and more. 6:30pm. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. phillymag.com

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Breast Fest 2014

Hosted by Bebashi Transition to Hope, Breast Fest features health workshops, clinical breast exams, free mammograms, food, entertainment and more. A performance by G.T.K. Music Group will take place, along with special appearances by Gemma Mcilhenny, Tammy Anderson and Kendra Anderson. 10am. Free. Pre-registration required. 615 N. Broad St. S TAG E

Death of a Salesman

Arthur Miller’s 1949 classic Death of a Salesman is renowned for its timeless exploration of what happens when a life teeming with tedium and

unmet expectations yields tragic results. South Philly-born and raised actor-producer Keith “Kash” Goins utilizes an exclusively African-American cast for the production of Death, a follow-up to 2013’s all-black 12 Angry Men. The production is directed by local stage master Ozzie Jones. 7:30pm. $27.50$35. Through Aug. 17. Plays and Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. gokashproductions.com SH OW

Sittin’ In, hosted by Ursula Rucker

The Kimmel Center’s free, monthly jam session continues with local lyricist Ursula Rucker. The spoken word recording artist shares the stage with resident DJ Matthew Law, aka DJ Phsh. 8pm. Free. Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

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Raiders of the Lost Storage Room EIGHTY-THREE YEARS AGO, AN ARCHAEOLOGIST UNEARTHED AN ANCIENT SKELETON IN IRAQ. NOW A SCHOLAR AT PENN HAS UNEARTHED IT AGAIN. by Randy LoBasso • photos by Kyle Cassidy TWEET FEEDBACK TO @PHILLYWEEKLY

Monge took Hafford to one of the museum’s private areas, to a musky old concretefloored storage space he’d never even heard of: the Mummy Room, where several Peruvian mummies (plus a couple of bear skulls) were kept. He started looking around. And indeed, tucked away on a shelf, there was a crate with no number on it that looked big enough to hold a human—a big one, at that. It was nailed shut. It had never been opened. So Hafford did what any archeologist in a room full of mummies would do: got a crowbar and pried the crate open. Inside, a dirty, dusty skeleton lay intact, enveloped in wax, its bones still positioned as they would have been in life. The condition was striking; Hafford immediately thought of Han Solo frozen in carbonite. “When you excavate bodies, even when they’re in good condition, you know you have to disassemble them,” he says. Despite what we often see in horror movies, he explains, there’s nothing left holding the bones together after the cartilage has deteriorated. Typically, therefore, the excavator is the last person to see human remains articulated as a full skeleton. But Woolley had preserved this skeleton in a unique fashion, using wax and perhaps some plaster around the casing, which kept most of the bones preserved—other than the skull, which Hafford describes as a “kind

of crushed skull cap where it would have been sticking up the most and the weight of the dirt has pushed it in.” So opening the crate that had been sitting, unknown, in the Penn Museum’s bowels for the better part of a century, he says, was “almost like finding it in the field. This makes it still more the feeling of encountering the very people we are trying to learn about— and makes for a palpably human connection, despite the intervening six and a half millennia.”

It’s hard to know how many more skeletal remains like this one exist. But one thing’s for sure: No more will ever set foot in Philadelphia. After World War I, the League of Nations established the state of Iraq and kept it under British control—and British archeologist Leonard Woolley saw a unique opportunity. Modern civilization’s roots, after all, were based in ancient Mesopotamia, where Iraq is situated. Woolley boarded a steamship in September 1922, got an excavation permit in Baghdad, headed to Ur and began digging. During his 12 years working in the country, he found hundreds of bodies buried underground, including what are today thought to be Sumerian royals, gold, silver, and pottery. Writer Agatha Christie, who was one of numerous notable British celebrities who attended the dig, would later write her novel

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heard of any ancient skeletons sent to Penn from Iraq, he thought it was odd that Woolley would have considered sending them in the first place: “I thought, ‘Why would we get that? Most of those ended up in the natural history museum in London.’” He started asking around. No one in the archaeology department knew anything about the Ur skeletons, and most assumed the note was a mistake—Woolley must have sent the bodies to London. Still, Hafford went to the anthropology department to see if he could turn up any surprises. Woolley’s note said one body was in an “extended” position—which is not an official term, but which suggested to Hafford that if these remains really did exist, he wouldn’t just be opening up a box of scattered bones. This would be a complete human figure. Dr. Janet Monge knew of one. And she’d known about it for a while. The curator-incharge at the museum’s physical anthropology department told Hafford about an unidentified skeleton that had been tucked away inside a sealed crate for at least as long as the three decades she’d been working at Penn. “I periodically visited it,” she says. “I was always drawn to open up the crate and actually see it… and scan the specimen.” But with no identification number, no catalog card, and nothing to actually explain where it came from, she’d never actually had a good reason to do so.

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rad Hafford was getting ready to head to Iraq this past May when he first caught wind of the skeleton. An archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania, Hafford had been working for almost two years at that point on a joint project with the British Museum in London and the National Museum in Baghdad, attempting to digitize the artifacts that the late British archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley had excavated from the ancient Mesopotamian kingdom of Ur, which was located in what’s now modern-day Iraq. Woolley had unearthed the kingdom during digs between 1922 and 1934, and had turned over the artifacts along with his notes to the three museums along the way. Having become particularly adept at reading Woolley’s handwriting after spending many years studying the Ur findings, Hafford was the first scholar at Penn’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to take note, 83 years later, of a curious piece of correspondence that Woolley had sent in 1931. “It said we [the Penn Museum] were going to receive two skeletons,” Hafford says. “But we didn’t have anyone at that time who analyzed skeletons.” That’s because in 1931, the U.S. was kneedeep in the Great Depression; unemployment was at 15 percent and rising, and institutions everywhere, including Penn, had suffered huge layoffs. So not only had Hafford never

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Penn Museum anthropologist Janet Monge and archaeologist Brad Hafford examine the ancient Mesopotamian skeleton their colleagues have dubbed “Noah.”

Murder in Mesopotamia about the dig. The skeleton Woolley would send to Penn was unearthed in what the archaeologist referred to as the Flood Pit. “He found 10 feet of silt from a large water event some 45 feet down from the top of the pit,” Hafford says. “Our skeleton was in that flood layer, [which means] he lived after the flood and his grave was cut down into the silts of it.” Woolley suggested this might have been the very Great Flood referenced in the Biblical book of Genesis. “Floods were common on the river plain,” Hafford points out, “but this one was big. It may even have inspired legends—but we can’t be sure of that.” Woolley’s arrangement was set up so that Baghdad’s national museum kept half of what was found in the dig, while Penn and the National Museum in London split the other half. Iraq’s tumultuous history notwithstanding, the museum and its collections successfully weathered the 20th century—until the U.S.-led invasion to topple Saddam Hussein’s regime, during which the museum was famously ransacked and looted for 48 hours in April 2003. Reports say that 40 statues were taken from the public galleries, along with an unknown number of smaller items—estimates put the total number of excavation site pieces stolen at about 3,100—many of which were essentially priceless. There’s been

an ongoing effort over the last decade to find the lost artifacts, with mixed results. Around that time, Penn and the British Museum had a thought: Given the lack of stability in Iraq the time seemed ripe to start digitizing as many Iraqi artifacts as possible—particularly, the plentiful Woolley finds, long divided across three continents. They’re calling the digitization project, which is receiving its lead funding from the Leon Levy Foundation, “Ur of the Chaldees: A Virtual Vision of Woolley’s Excavations,” and are hoping to have it done by 2015. When they do, they hope to include everything Woolley found, which will include artifacts from all three museums. This has, of course, proven difficult on the Baghdad side, given the constant fighting in Iraq—including the more recent terrorism that’s been storming the country, led by The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Hafford regularly travels to the Middle East, and he’s been attempting to get a permit to go to Iraq to attend the museum and excavation site. He recently returned from Kurdistan, the stable section of northern Iraq, but he’s been unable to get into Baghdad, and thinks even if he received a permit, the cost of attending, which might include security detail, would add another degree of difficulty. “When I started in archeology, I tended to be a little naïve,” he admits. “I want to study the ancient world—that’s what I

want to know about—but the modern world sits over it.” Even for archeologists, sometimes the concerns of the living trump those of the dead.

As for the skeleton, Hafford has been

studying it since his discovery in the Penn Museum. A lot of work still remains to be done, but there are some things he knows about the body many in the department have jokingly named “Noah.” For instance: The skeleton is likely from the Ubaid period, which lasted from 5500 to 4000 B.C. It’s likely the person, who was between 5-foot-8 and 6 feet tall, was buried in a mass grave in 4500 B.C.—putting the artifact at about 6,500 years. “That’s a good date for this guy,” says Hafford. “We have some pottery that was found with him, too”—namely, 10 pots, four of which Woolley also sent to Penn in the London-Baghdad-Philly split. There were what Woolley called “royal” tombs at Ur, though Hafford doesn’t think Noah is necessarily royalty. He appears to be related to the rest of the population found inside and, due to his stature, well-developed muscle and relative old age, “may have been important in his community.” These kinds of questions and maybes represent the excitement Hafford finds in his work: the opportunity to test hypotheses with research, and the promise of further

discovery. “Even if it’s been 85 years or so since [Woolley] pulled it out of the ground,” he says, “no work has been done on it since. It’s largely in the condition it was in there [in Iraq]. And we can probably learn a lot more. We’ve got so many new techniques now— things Woolley never even dreamed of.” For instance: Monge says a CT scan is in order “because it’s in a fragile state … and it looks like it may be very hard to remove the wax without damaging the underlying bone.” CT scans often help archeologists to get a sense of what the person may have looked like; the technique is commonly used by the British Museum on displayed mummies. From there, she explains, “we can look at evidence of trauma—for example, we could look for evidence of any other kind of paleopathology”—or for ancient diseases, and whether this guy was infected. Not to mention a “chemical analysis of the bones to look for certain isotopes,” which would signal certain 4,500 B.C. dietary habits. And then there’s this: Since the note Hafford found says Woolley sent two skeletons to the Penn Museum in 1931, that means somewhere on South Street, there may be one more lost Mesopotamian laying around, waiting to be discovered again.

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ot all that long ago, self-proclaimed food cognoscenti were declaring— inaccurately—the death of French food. And if you listened carefully, there was an edge of glee to their proclamations: Fusion had replaced the classics of haute cuisine, and good riddance to all that technical rigor; never-ending processions of small plates eventually, for a time, knocked the classic starter-main-dessert routine from its place of primacy; food pundits searched far and wide for the next great trend; and the chattering class had all but turned its back on the supposedly fusty old traditions of great French cooking. But you always, as countless country songs go, come back to the one you love. And here in Philadelphia, we’ve never really lost our love of dishes that, to some extent, are rooted in, or informed by, the great Gallic tradition. Kevin Sbraga, for all his global influences, is currently accompanying spring lamb with sauce bordelaise. Daniel Stern includes a blanquette with his “variations of pork.” Pierre Calmels seems to carry around an unabridged edition of Larousse Gastronomique in his head, able to translate a French classic into magic in the dining room with ease. Add Townsend Wentz to this list, who, at his eponymous restaurant on East Passyunk, is cooking up a Gallic storm right now. I asked him what he calls his style of food there during a follow-up phone interview, and he said, simply, “We just call it French.” Of course, Wentz has always been a chef of deep intelligence and creativity, which means that twists and turns along the way, deviations from orthodoxy, may be expected. Or not: It depends on the dish. Pan roasted sweetbreads, for example, sandwiched a rich slab of grilled veal tongue, all of it plated on an umber-toned veal jus, perfumed subtly with preserved lemons, that all shimmered against the plate. But it was the so-called Spanish gribiche that grabbed my attention most: Wentz had electrified the classic eggy sauce with boquerones, lending each bite a bright, pickly jolt. Black bass with cockles embodied the season perfectly: Each delicate bite of fish, dragged through the zucchini-basil purée, was like a transmogrification of the farmers market onto the plate. Marinated hamachi evidenced a more modern take on French cooking, which branches out to encompass cuisines it’s traditionally not necessarily associated with in the popular imagination—in this case, Japanese. It arrived like a particularly beautiful print on the plate, a rectangular fractal pattern speckled with sesame, cucumber, cilantro, apple and furikake, a rice seasoning that in this iteration is composed of nori, wasabi, toasted sesame, dried sweet potato, citrus zest and more. Wild striped bass, on the other hand, was more classically Euro-influenced, and while the tang of the basquaise peppers and slick of oloroso-sherry

sauce owe a serious debt to Iberia, the potato fondant bridged Spain and France with ease. Roasted Giannone chicken, air-chilled and concentrated, featured exceptional leg galantine stuffed with chicken mousse and wrapped in speck, and a roasted-chicken-and-madeira jus with bluefoot mushrooms and popping with peas. It’s a chicken to think about long after you leave. A phenomenal lamb special—earthy, tender slices of loin, and braised neck and a bit of shoulder with caramelized pearl onions, plums, cherries, grapes, and celery and zucchini batonnets— could have benefitted from some more acidic component, the better to cut it with and frame all those other ambrosial notes. I loved it anyway. And for all those great sauces, I wish they’d serve thicker slices of bread, the better to sop up all that brilliantly-crafted decadence spreading on the plates. Not that I left any sauce with the skate, a perfectly seared wing luxuriating in an uni emulsion with a fricassee of Hunter’s Farm corn and generous hunks of large-diced bacon. And even if I did have some of that unexpectedly light-yetdecadent emulsion left, I’d have simply tipped the plate back and drunk it straight, perhaps asking for a shot glass to make it easier. And the unabashedly chocolatey Valrhona soufflé—“I mean, we have jammed as much chocolate in there as we can,” Wentz told me—with its side of Pernod Chantilly, is easily one of the better desserts I’ve tasted this summer. All of this is paired with a very well-conceived beverage program that notably offers some of the more interesting, rewarding glass pours around, including an excellent Zweigelt rosé on tap, and cocktails that, even if you don’t finish them before you begin eating, are layered enough to work well with your food. After my Cynar- and Chartreusebased “One Sunday Evening,” I ordered the very pleasant Jacquere from France’s Savoie. It cut the rich sauces, went toe-to-toe with the brighter green notes of others, and sipped deathknelleliciously on its own. Townsend is a deeply successful refutation to the often-threatened deathknell of ambitious French dining. And further proof of Philadelphia’s ever increasing respect for this remarkable culinary tradition. 

TOWNSEND 1623 E. Passyunk Ave. 267.639.3203. townsendrestaurant.com Cuisine: French Hours: Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs., 5-10pm, bar open until 2am; Fri.-Sat., 5-11pm, bar open until 2am. Price range: $10-$27. Atmosphere: Elegant and sophisticated yet not pretentious. Service: Deeply knowledgeable.

FOOD & DRINK / Recent Reviews AVANCE 1523 Walnut St. 215.405.0700. avancerestaurant.com Cuisine: Progressive American. At Avance, Chef Justin Bogle is essentially running an in situ course on how to bridge the gap between occasionally avant-garde technique and the sort of comfort that a great restaurant meal should provide. This was embodied in the cauliflower chawanmushi, a texturally perfect rendering of the Japanese custard, here studded with thumb-sized Nantucket bay scallops, their seared crowns looking like little umber-toned exclamation points set against the creamy expanse of dashi-rich egg custard. One bite highlighted those sweet scallops, a second the refreshing snap of pickled romanesco, another the crystalline pop of sake-cured trout roe, yet another the bright zip of meyer lemon zest confit. (Brian Freedman)

beauties, first roasted under pressure and then finished on the grill and brushed with the same baste as the piri piri chicken. Dipped into one of the two homemade sauces (BBQ or hot), they’re excellent. The lobster roll, the most expensive dish on the menu at $18, is slicked with lemon butter yet never overwhelmed by it: That glistening addition clearly is employed in the service of framing the inherent sweetness of the meat itself, not supplanting its claim to primacy. Elote corn, occasional kernels blackened along their flanks and smoky against the sweetness of their neighbors, packed the spice of chili paste alongside the almost briny cotija cheese, as well as aioli, green onions, cilantro and a zip of lime juice. Scooped up with fried corn chips, it’s addictive. French fries are perfectly crisp and wellpaired with a exuberantly garlicky aioli. (B.F.) NOORD 1046 Tasker St. 267.909.9704. noordphilly.com Cuisine: Dutch-centric Northern European. The rabbit leg confit maintained a moistness and delicacy that the notoriously difficult-to-cook meat rarely achieves. Forked with zuurkool (think of sauerkraut) as well as a coin of smoked pork sausage, and maybe a tender carrot slice, this was as hearty as it was thoughtful. So, too, were the bitterballen, gorgeous fried meatballs of roux-creamy braised pork lifted with nutmeg and mustard. They arrived four to the order, a neat little procession of rich, palate-coating goodness. One of them had developed a crack in its carapace, and the impossibly moist center had begun to ooze out: one of the sexiest things I’d seen all month. A special of chicken croquettes, also perfectly fried, embodied a different side of the concept, seasoned with onion powder and thyme and based on the previous day’s impeccable rotisserie chicken. (B.F.)

BAR FERDINAND 1030 N. Second St. 215.923.1313. barferdinand.com Cuisine: Spanish. A recent menu started with a single deep-cupped oyster—the magnificently named Shoregasm—anointed with a spiced apple granita. It worked as an hors d’oeuvre, a warm-up lap and a palatecleanser all at once, and was swiftly followed by house-cured salmon. Three velvety slices, subtle with the aromas of soft herbs like mint, basil, dill and cilantro, were each wrapped around a spray of pea shoots exploding from their ends like cartoon contrails on an animated comet. The accompanying horseradish crema was a nice traditional touch, if not a terribly necessary one. (B.F.) BAAN THAI 1030 N. American St. baanthaiphiladelphia.com Cuisine: Thai. Attention to the minute differences in flavor and texture are what lift many of the dishes here above the fray. The generous green dumplings arrived still sizzling from their stint in the oil, a lacy, intricate carapace of wafer-thin happiness clinging to their sides. Inside was a joyous gathering of water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, leeks and shiitakes, all of it homemade, all of it infinitely better than the majority of what you’ll taste elsewhere. Ped yang was anchored by sliced barbecued duck with skin so crispy it reminded me of some kind of perfect hybrid between Peking duck and fried chicken. The meat itself played well off its ginger sauce, and the portion size was more than generous. (B.F.)

LUCHA CARTEL 207 Chestnut St. 267.825.7103. luchacartel.com Cuisine: Mexican- and Latin-inspired food. Each thumbnail-sized piece of the crispy fish tacos was perfectly fried with beer batter and crunchy. The chorizo burger was better—traditional and jalapeno-spiked sausages blended with ground beef into a flavorful 9-ounce patty, topped by a crown of fried queso tropical. The real bright spot at Lucha, it seemed, was with pork. Pork confit, swirling with life from its overnight orange juice marinade, anchored a happy hour carnitas taco. Each bite left the faintest aroma on the tongue, the result of smart additions of cinnamon, cumin, clove, and Mexican Coca-Cola. Cochinita pibil was well conceived and executed, each bite ringing with the pleasant tang of guajillo peppers, a whiff of achiote and orange juice. (B.F.) MORGAN’S PIER 221 N. Columbus Blvd. 215.279.7134. morganspier.com Cuisine: “Foodie picnic menu.” Ribs are a well-portioned serving of half a dozen St. Louis-cut

PORTO 1301 S. 11th St. 267.928.3956 Cuisine: Portuguese; breakfast and brunch. For the kind of brunch that sticks to the proverbial ribs, and that offers nourishment for the belly as well as for the soul, Porto is just about perfect. Savor a crunchy fried chicken breast lavished with sweet-spicy maple jalapeño yogurt glaze, all of it sandwiched with bacon between the geometry of house-made cheddar waffles. It’s called the “Yo Cuz,” and no hangover is a match for its crave-able charms. The cheesesteak is rendered as the “Ultimate Sin,” a green piri-piri-streaked ribeye beneath a crown of St. George cheese and cosseted in a perfect Portuguese roll. The side of roasted potatoes, tangled up with their caramelized onions and peppers, are standouts in the city’s brunch-wars. (B.F.) RED KINGS 2 1006 Race St. 215.238.1392. redkings2-hub.com Cuisine: Traditional Sichuan. Red Kings 2, replete with private rooms and plenty of karaoke opportunities upstairs, is a phenomenal addition to Chinatown. The space is simple yet pleasant, service is exceptionally friendly, and the food challenges, inspires and, as that cabbage proved, rarely disappoints. Boiled sliced lamb in chili sauce was infinitely more than that humble description, a stunning mountain of earthy meat joined by petals of sweet onions, thick slices of nutty garlic and snappy broccoli florets. Dan dan noodles, also numbing but far from painful,

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EL LOCO PEZ 2401 E. Norris St. 267.886.8061. locopez.com Cuisine: Mexican-American done right. El Loco Pez seems to be a nice middle ground where all people can feel comfortable. It’s a bar with a sense of inclusion, humor ... and damn good tacos and drinks. Carne asada was the most familiar,

the short ribs tender and deeply seasoned with cumin, as well as Worcestershire and soy. Taco al pastor is nearly halfway between dinner and dessert, the distinct whiff of cinnamon and clove in the tender chunks of pork combine with the pineapple in ways that are distinctly reminiscent of an old-school pineapple upside-down cake. Order two of these. The menu encourages overconsumption. On the drink tip: The margarita at El Loco Pez is a balanced gem, neither teeth-suckingly tart nor cavity-causing sweet. (B.F.)

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BRANZINO 261 S. 17th St. 215.790.0103. branzinophilly.com Cuisine: Fish-focused and inspired by Northern Italy. Salmon belly crudo arrived marching across a brick of pink Himalayan salt and glistening a similar color. Drizzled with lemon oil and brightened up with radish and cucumber, it was a deceptively simple preparation, resonant and restrained all at once. Charred octopus embodied all the tender meatiness you’d hope for, and without the gnawing chew it often falls victim to. Knobs of morcilla and coins of fried fingerlings lent it a lovely Spanish air without ever feeling heavy-handed. Speck-wrapped Alaskan halibut was just barely overcooked, but that was a minor hiccup: A quick drag of that otherwise excellent fish through the almond gazpacho and a singing brown butter moistened everything right up. And, as Chef Mike Stollenwerk did with a particularly memorable serrano-wrapped cod back at Fish a few years ago, accompanying roasted grapes and cauliflower gave it a sweetness and depth that jibed perfectly with the ham. He also topped it with what he described as dried milk powder solids, an ingenious, delicious preparation that involves straining the fat out of brown-butter solids and then re-cooking them in butter before mixing them with roasted marcona almonds. It’s like butter on steroids: An A-Rod of lactic goodness. (B.F.)

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PENNSYLVANIA 6 114 S. 12th St. 267.639.5606. pennsylvania6philly.com Cuisine: American bistro, elevated. This is serious American food devoid of pretense, just as it should be. The lobster roll was a wonder of dignified simplicity, the lobster cooked in a court bouillon just to the point of tenderness and not a moment longer, the brioche roll gleefully buttered and toasted until the edges took on the texture of a creme brulee’s crown. Yellowfin tuna was cast in an earthier light than usual, its accompanying parsley-caper vinaigrette and olives framing the fish in a unique and riveting manner. Kampachi, with its hit of cumin salt and cilantro, and the bright tang of lime and gooseberry, was a gently spicy, vaguely Latin-inspired plating that lingered on the palate long after it was swallowed. (B.F.)

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FOOD & DRINK / Recent Reviews sprinted across the tongue with each slurp. Steamed homemade dumplings swirled with a subtle hint of curry, lending them an all-too-unfamiliar perfume. Wonton soup benefited from a broth as hearty as it was pure. (B.F.) RYBREW 2816 W. Girard Ave. 215.763.1984. rybrew.com Cuisine: The sandwich joint done right. Depending on what you order, the components here will either be brought in or made in-house, but they’re all conceived and crafted with smarts and careful attention to detail. The crab cake anchoring the Rybread sandwich, for example, is a lightly packed, filler-free, homemade puck of notable elegance. Despite the name, it’s served on a fluffy brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and a chipotle mayonnaise that packs just the right punch. Turkey is lovingly roasted by the Rybrew team, too, and makes appearances (if you like) in the reuben-referencing “New York” sandwich and others. There’s also a solid selection of salads and a rotating roster of soups. Whether folks are here for a quick bite or to stock up on beer from the well-curated selection of bottles, they’re all happy. It’s easy to see why. (B.F.) SABRINA’S CAFE WYNNEWOOD 50 E. Wynnewood Rd. sabrinascafe.com Cuisine: Brunch. Strawberry pancakes had just the right balance of fluffiness and chew. And a pork sandwich I took home for lunch was very nice: sweet and subtly smoky and exactly as moist as I’d hoped. The 24hour marinade and homemade barbecue sauce are notably good. Sweet potato fries were also well-prepared. (B.F.) SANCHO PISTOLA’S 19 W. Girard Ave. 267.324.3530. sanchopistolas.com Cuisine: Tacos, plus a smattering of international pub food. A recent weekend brunch—it’s offered Saturdays and Sundays between 11am and 3pm—was both decidedly tasty and stupendously filling. Tortilla soup, anchored by a pasilla-amped chicken broth of serious richness, also boasted delicious pulls of chicken as well as a veritable flotilla of avocado, queso fresco, crema and a tangle of tortilla strips. Eggs benedicto is enough for two as a result of its stunning heartiness, the chorizo and black beans perfect foils for a chipotle hollandaise that you’ll want to lick from the plate. Plantains, sweet and spicy, should absorb any excess alcohol from the night before and, in the process, sooth any remaining jangled nerves. (B.F.) SHIFTY’S TACO 2730 W. Girard Ave. 215.232.1413. shiftysta.co Cuisine: Tacos with a twist, lovingly homemade. You can pretty much munch your way through the menu at this Brewerytown newcomer with relative impunity, confident in the fact that you’ll be eating well. Start off with guacamole and chips, but don’t stop there. After all, the tacos here are Shifty’s raison d’être. The Rub was a highlight, its tender strings of braised brisket singing a song of adobo and chipotles, the slow simmering heat building yet never cresting. The Hem and Hawl, on the other hand, demonstrated the kitchen’s aptitude with fish: Well-cooked and tender tilapia done on the plancha was anchored by an attractive slaw that brought enough crunch and liveliness to each bite. The Towner, a damn-the-orthodoxy handful of spicy chicken nuggets joined by translucent pickled red onions, cheese sauce, homemade ranch dressing and iceberg lettuce was a shamelessly savory, messy item that almost single-handedly justifies a walk down the street for a six pack. (B.F.) STATESIDE 1536 E. Passyunk Ave. 215.551.2500. statesidephilly.com Cuisine: Elegant, soulful preparations. The food here walks the razor’s edge between heady comfort and unexpected exoticism. Octopus is poached with sake, fresno chile, ginger, lemongrass and more until it takes on the texture of

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a particularly meaty porcini mushroom, then gets hard seared and tossed with red pepper caramel: Magnificent. Homemade andouille showed up like a surprise every other forkful, borne alongside blackeyed peas of heft and delicacy. But it was the single fried chicken leg riding shotgun that stole the show: Skin this crisp and flesh this tender is something to cheer. Oysters were made new with a side cup of pomegranate mignonette, the fruit’s sweetness electrifying the briny bivalves. (B.F.) TAQUERIA FELIZ 4410 Main St. 267.331.5874. taqueriafeliz.com Cuisine: Mexican Grasshopper tacos: petite, unabashed, four to the plate, each with its flanks akimbo and its centers piled high with splinteringly crisp, garlic-kissed insects—their bellies glistening, their legs a tangle of wiry stiffness. There was no hiding what this was, no glossing over or attempting to disguise the reality of tortillas stuffed with bugs, guacamole, onions and cilantro. It was a deeply respectful rendering of one of the great, underappreciated Mexican treats, and without a doubt the best version of tacos de chapulines I’ve had in years— probably the best I’ve had since first falling for them in Oaxaca itself. Each bite was a nutty, crunchy, subtly sour delight—an aria to antennae; a love letter to the locust-like. (B.F.) THE GOOD KING TAVERN 614 S. Seventh St. thegoodkingtavern.com Cuisine: “French Tavern Food” The kitchen here is subtly ambitious, crafting as much in-house as they can. The results are deliciously evident in the meat board, a canoe-sized wooden vessel bearing meltingly delicate foie gras torchon, sliced thin and elegantly perfumed from the Grand Marnier in its marinade; country pate all earthy with pork shoulder and chicken and pork livers, all of it wrapped in bacon; duck rillettes cleverly tossed with a parsley and pickled shallot salad; and nutmegand lavender-kissed Toulouse sausage, produced right here and seared to order. Pickled cauliflower and cabbage dot the plate, the better to cut through the heartiness of those excellent meats. Octopus, cooked sous vide and then charred to order, was streaked with unexpected notes of cinnamon and chili flakes: Dynamite. (B.F.)

TORTAS FRONTERA AT THE ARCH 3601 Locust Walk, University of Pennsylvania. rickbayless.com Cuisine: Fast Mexican. Tortas Frontera provides a more than pleasant diversion from other quick-eat-style options. Chipotle pork tinga bowl is anchored by tender pork and homemade chorizo, spice heat swirling with the aromatics of the braising liquid and offset by cooling slices of avocado. Shrimp torta was well-composed with goat cheese, chipotle garlic mojo, arugula and black bean spread. (B.F.) VEDGE 1221 Locust St. 215.320.7500 Cuisine: Ambitious, creative vegan. Vedge, which resides in the stunning space once occupied by Deux Cheminées, does more to bridge the chasm between the artificially distant worlds of the omnivore and the vegan than any restaurant I’ve ever visited. Grilled gochujang tofu boasts three (three!) separate rounds of marinating and arrives in a shallow pool of smoked miso dashi, crowned by a translucent lace of yuba “cracklin,” and accompanied by an edamame puree: soy beans four ways, each of them remarkable. Roasted golden beats are layered on pumpernickel with smoked tofu, avocado, capers and a cucumber dill sauce to perfectly embody the satisfying richness of a smoked salmon sandwich. (B.F.) WHITE DOG CAFE 3420 Sansom St. 215.386.9224. whitedog.com Cuisine: The original farm to table. Cauliflower salad, the thin-sliced florets from nearby Breaking Point Farms, brought together the brininess of picholine olives offset by batons of pear, arugula, knobs of goat cheese and lardons, all of it given posture by a bright apple-cider vinaigrette. Brussels sprouts also had some real love lavished on them: A side portion glistened with a bourbon-maple-chile glaze, which lent a sweetness wellcountered by the sprouts’ own nuttiness. They proved to be a perfect foil for the Lancaster County chicken with its snappy, muslin-thin skin all crisped up and nutty. The meat was decadently moist from its hourlong bath sous vide, and its finishing stint on the plancha tightened it all up into a compact, flavorful package. (B.F.)

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Woman on the verge: Singer Lydia Rene is bringing her undeniable artistry to the Tin Angel.

Far More Than Jill Jr. Songstress Lydia Rene doesn’t mind the comparisons to Jill Scott. In fact, bring ‘em on. By Bill Chenevert // bchenevert@philadelphiaweekly.com

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writing songs the whole time,” she reassures. “Was I telling people? Maybe not. I wasn’t ready to showcase myself yet.” Right now, her band’s perfecting a version of “Wonderwall”— yep, the jam Oasis built. I was more eager to talk about her rendering of “Prototype,” the subtle diamond from Outkast’s 2003 Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, to which she does beautifully jazzflecked justice live in concert. She put out a live album called My Love IS My Life, but took it down from iTunes after a while. “It doesn’t reflect how I sound now,” Rene confesses. “I think the songs are great—they’re well-written and well thought out—but the execution wasn’t there.” Although Rene’s only dabbled in guitar, someone in her band is knocking fire from it on “Only in Time,” a buoyant, folksy R&B track that’ll definitely be on the forthcoming LP she’s calling Vintage Heart. It’s already on Spotify, as are “Last Night” and “True Love,” also slated for Vintage, which was recorded mostly in Coatesville, PA and a little in the Poconos. These tracks are right on par with some of the artists Rene says she’d been listening to lately: Alice Smith, Lianne La Havas, Laura Mvula, even Snarky Puppy, which may sound a little goofy, but trust, makes total sense. It feels like her heartbeat is comprised of equal parts jazz and soul, R&B, folk and funk. Throughout the interview, it’s hard not to be struck by Rene’s booming, full-spirited laugh—like when it’s suggested that hardcore Outkast fans prefer Speakerboxxx and Big Boi to Andre 3000’s The Love Below—her calming tone and generous nature. She seems like the kind of girl with whom I’d like to have conversation and verbal elation, some stimulation—maybe share our situations, temptations, education and relaxations. Maybe we could take a cruise and listen to The Roots and eat some passion fruit. Or maybe we could just be silent. “I first heard ‘A Long Walk’ on the radio in our gymnasium when I was 14,” she recalls, “and ever since then, I’ve been a hardcore Jill Scott fan.” Without saying too much, Rene’s last name is also Scott—which made it just a little bit weirder, but twice as awesome, when she’d get, as feedback, “Oh, you’re so Jill.” She welcomes the opinion with open arms. “That” she says, “is an awesome, awesome compliment.” 

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h my god, [s]he was fly. [S]he was witty and sweet. Relaxed and comfortable,” Jill Scott sings—well, more like reflects—on “Some Other Time,” a favorite from her super-fly fourth, The Light of the Sun, a gift from her three Junes ago. It’s a lyric that comes to mind after my phone chat with Lydia Rene, the big-laughing, sweet-speaking songstress ingenue that Philly can claim on a handful of levels. By the way, this girl’s about to blow. Rene’s dabbled in the background of things for years, providing writing support for dank duo Tejumold and Johari Newton, the once-embattled musical masters behind The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, but she’s stepping into the spotlight herself, with a full-on debut album in the works and a couple Philadelphiaarea gigs this week. Unfortunately, the songs the three made together never got traction. “They were trying to shop all these songs around [to various artists], and then they’d get shelved,” Rene tells PW, having flown home from her current Los Angeles stomping ground the day before. “That kept happening with every artist,” she says. So now, she’s ready to go it alone. Her Mt. Holly, N.J. childhood, with parents who were churchgoers but also musicians, gave the impressionable Rene a firm foundation on which to blossom. “Their band was really good,” she says, describing times that were “never really strict. It was nice, loving—and we listened to everything.” James Taylor— whose July appearance at Susquehanna Bank yielded rave reviews from Rene’s mom and dad—Carole King, Tower of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire were a few family favorites in her youth. She started on piano at six years old with her dad until she got good enough to take lessons from his piano teacher, an 84-yearold woman Rene says “was killer on that piano. And she could bust out a jazz solo.” Rene didn’t really start sharing her songs until late into her college years at Philadelphia University, where she studied fashion design. (The latter’s apparent in her photos; it’s obvious this gorgeous girl’s got her own unique style.) Brutally honest Project Runway champion Jay McCarroll was her portfolio teacher for a term, a man who, unsurprisingly, never held back. “He likes to read people,” she admits with another laugh. “He got super real on them. I don’t think a lot of people can handle it. I thought it was hilarious.” On a break from rehearsals for her current string of shows, Rene says she didn’t make music a priority until after she got her B.A. “I was

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A Fest Full of Fabulous

GayFest! returns with a full slate of captivating plays and performances. By Bill Chenevert // bchenevert@philadelphiaweekly.com

n 2012, when Rich Rubin, Quince Production’s artistic director, announced to a GayFest! crowd at the Shubin Theatre that the festival would run again the following year, he got an unexpected response. “I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a standing ovation before the show started,” he jokes to PW. “The progress of the festival certainly seems unmistakable. I thought it would take five years, but in our fourth year, we’re taking off.” It’s true. This year’s 19-day run of queer-flavored plays, oneacts, events and one night stands is as robust as ever. There’s something for everyone, queer or not. In fact, Rubin recalls a male friend of his who saw three out of the four mainstage GayFest! productions a few years ago and said he felt no need to catch the lesbian play, ‘cause “That’s not about my life.” Obviously, that’s wasn’t the point—and Rubin naturally urged his pal to check it out anyway, pointing out the obvious loophole in his logic: “Neither are the millions of plays about heterosexual people.” Imagine what Philadelphia was like 50 years ago when Robert Patrick’s The Haunted Host debuted at Caffe Cino in Greenwich Village. The landmark play, which Rubin describes as one of the very first gay full-length plays—second only, perhaps, to Lanford Wilson’s The Madness of Lady Bright—is a fast-paced, three-scene comedy that’s full of zingers and oneliners. Once upon a time, there was a real stigma associated with even attending a gay-themed play. Imagine that. “I remember my friend Carl saying that when he went to see The Boys in the Band in ‘68, the next day” there were whispers, says Rubin: “‘Carl went to Boys in the Band,” they hissed. Thankfully, it’s a new day. Hopefully, hetero allies across the city will be supporting their queer brothers and sisters for solidarity’s sake. And no one will even think twice about their co-workers’ ticket-purchasing habits. Sarah J. Gafgen is handling directing duties for Host, almost to Rubin’s reluctance—only because he directed its 25th-anniversary production “in a little studio in the Douglas Fairbanks Theatre on theater row [in Manhattan]. I don’t think it exists anymore,” he says. (He’s right; it was demolished in 2005.) This year, he’s helming a collection of Daniel Talbott pieces, a playwright who’s now a staple at GayFest! One of the three in the trilogy, You Know My Name, is one of Rubin’s all-time favorites. “It’s only about nine or 10 minutes long, and you see these mens’ entire worlds change,” he says. “It’s remarkable.” No Talbott production is complete without actor Calvin Atkinson, and he finally gets his chance to direct with Geoffrey Nauffts’ Next Fall, a play that captures the dynamic of a faithful and faithless boyfriendship. “Much of what fuels the humor is the fact that Luke is a very religious Christian, and Adam is the furthest thing from it,” says Rubin. We talked about spirituality and homosexuality’s tense dynamic, and I suggested that there weren’t enough houses of worship that support a postmodern queer community that may want to praise Him, but don’t feel welcome. “That’s the feeling Adam has,” Rubin attests. “The smart, open, modern churches are too few and far between.” The last—and certainly not least—of the four mainstage productions is the Josh Hitchens-directed Some Are People,

Don’t open that door: The Haunted Host, playing at GayFest!, premiered 50 years ago.

written by Kathleen Warnock. It’s the one GayFest! play that may have the most buzz, thanks to Philadelphia’s lovable loudmouth Alexander Kacala, who’ll be dipping back into drag to portray Tommy Faymous, who’s also sometimes Miss Fitt. Amber Orion takes on Anna, Tommy’s landlady and dear friend. “[Anna]’s a survivor; she’s tough, but with a huge heart,” says Rubin. “She and Tommy are totally devoted to each other.” The play takes place in Provincetown, that iconic summer destination that attracts wayward artists and free spirits, and one of those is Lydia, who drifts into their dynamic, and everyone’s lives are changed. The four mainstages don’t even crack the week’s offerings: tonight’s the second and last night of The Bang Group’s funny, song-and-dance-heavy Head Over Heels; the worldtoured Confessions of a Mormon Boy, written and performed by Steven Fales, runs five nights and tells his story of coming out, excommunication, addiction and prostitution, plus an incredible nine-play collection, Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, Sunday’s not-to-be-missed, one-night affair benefiting GayFest! and Equality PA. Speaking of one-nighters, I won’t be missing R. Eric Thomas’ Always the Bridesmaid, which he lovingly subtitles “a romantic comedy about boys, God & baked goods;” the fabulous Rachel Tension’s set that blends hip-hop and tarot card readings, and The Homo Poe Show, presented by Baltimore’s Iron Crow Theatre, that’ll be pieces inspired by Edgar Allan.  Through Sat., Aug. 23. Various times, prices and locations. 215.627.1088. quinceproductions.com

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The Hundred-Foot Journey If you want to make sure a movie’s feel-good, The Hundred-Foot Journey carries a Triple Crown pedigree: produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg, plus direction from Lasse Hallström, who’s walking familiar ground here after 2000’s Chocolat, which also featured an ambitious woman, a family with big dreams, romance and tables groaning with food bound to bring everybody closer together. It’s the sort of film that guarantees a happy ending just by existing, with even the trailer rushing to assure you that all manner of things will be well. It’s a package, to be sure, albeit one that’s been beautifully polished. Cinematographer Linus Sandgren applies the same sundrenched affection to the French countryside and a bowl of curry, and composer A. R. Rahman offers a score that carries echoes of his beautiful work in Jodhaa Akbar. Indian film legend Om Puri delivers understated wryness in his performance as patriarch Papa Kadam, and Manish Dayal is effortlessly charming as family chef Hassan, whose palate brings him to the attention of Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren). The rest of the Kadam family maintains a sweet energy that manages to stay on the right side of cloying, a line also walked by Charlotte Le Bon as preternaturally sweet souschef Marguerite, whose flirtation with Hassan feels natural, even framed by the rest of the movie’s predictable artifice. It’s all part of the film’s determinedly pleasant outlook; even its treatment of racism is approached as just another standoffish neighbor who just needs one good meal to cast all their doubt aside. That sort of well-meaning sheparding prevents The Hundred-Foot Journey from earning much real emotion from viewers, which seems awkward in a film single-mindedly geared towards warming the heart by any means necessary. Still, those needing a sweet finish will find it here. (Genevieve Valentine) REVIEW

Calvary In the opening minutes of Calvary, Father James Lavelle (Brendan Gleeson) takes confession from a man who passes on a death sentence: He’ll kill Father Lavelle in one week. The movie that follows is no whodunit—Lavelle knows his would-be assassin—nor does it offer much in the way of life-affirming leave-takings. This is ritual disguised in naturalism, Stations of the Cross acted out along a rocky shore, its vignettes largely one-on-one as every village resident offers tests of patience and faith. If that sounds a bit heavy-handed, it can be. Calvary is a film in which characters repeatedly declaim one another’s cliches. But there’s an honesty in its circular discussions and resigned bleakness; its preoccupation with whether the Church can recover from its many sins is one the movie wisely never answers. And it takes its title seriously, drawing a stark picture of a town in which everyone—the performatively atheist doctor (Aidan Gillen), the local louche gentry (Dylan Moran), even Lavelle’s visiting daughter (Kelly Reilly)—inhabits a private hell the good Father can likely never touch. It takes a mountain of an actor to ground a film like this, but The Guard director John Michael McDonagh knew he had one in Gleeson, who gives a career-defining performance. Wringing dark humor from his own despair and battling mounting frustration, he turns every dialogue into a tour de force. (In one of the film’s most haunting scenes, Father Lavelle faces down a murderer— played by his own son Domhnall—whose unburdening steals over Gleeson in nightmarish quiet.) It’s not surprising that Calvary has moments of melodrama, and the darkly-comic tone slips occasionally as things spiral out of control in the village and Lavelle’s clock ticks down. But the impression that lingers is of Gleeson’s making: that of a harrowing, deeply-felt passion play. (G.V.)

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his week’s new releases, Calvary and The HundredFoot Journey, offer vastly different portraits of small towns, each reflective of the film’s general thoughtfulness about the human condition. In one, an insular burg made up of people seemingly tied to life only by the vividness of their own misery all struggle alone against the often-empty comforts of religion; they come, at last, to no conclusions or revelations whatsoever, except that life is a ceaseless battle to forgive oneself for living through it. In the other, a rich white woman decides that maybe the young, endlessly kind immigrant next door might be worthy to work in her kitchen after all—if it gets her that second Michelin star. Among Calvary’s many ethically-thorny scenarios, Father Lavelle confronts an immigrant in their small town (Isaach de Bankolé) about rumors he beat his white girlfriend— and we learn nothing else about him. In The Hundred-Foot Journey, a professional rival of the newly-arrived Indian family employs sabotage and snide asides to townspeople, behaviors so hostile an employee takes them as incitement to arson. In both cases, the person of color on the receiving end is expected to take these aggressions without hostility. If you’re not white, it’s just the cost of doing business. That said, at least both those movies admit the existence of racism. Presented as a foregone conclusion it may be— no one means to be racist; racism, like weather, happens to occur at intervals—each is at least aware of the patterns racism takes, particularly in close-knit communities, and the damage of people in positions of privilege buying into those patterns. Seeing Lucy this week was a reminder some movies stop short even of that. The Scarlett Johansson action flick had its moments, but her reprimanding an English interpreter amid a life-or-death situation is one of many small digs that could, if we’re generous, be subtle commentary on the Anglo mindset about some mythical,

monolithic East. However, every Asian character in the movie is either a mindless thug or comedically cowed by Lucy, plus there are several more language digs in store— one involves her shooting a man for not speaking English; her infinite mental powers never reach speaking other languages. And when Lucy meets and reaches out to her earliest ancestor, she’s an Aryan vision: blonde, blue-eyed, her arm a straight white line. In none of these movies is racism the point, but in none of them are issues of race treated with care. Unfortunately, as cool as it would be to cap a week of sitting in the dark with raised eyebrows by offering easy solutions, there are no real conclusions to be drawn. Well, there are, but those who recognize them don’t need them spelled out, and those who most need to recognize them—many in positions of power in the industry—aren’t likely to be convinced by this collection. They’re the same sort who see nothing in Zoe Saldana, accidental human barometer of the sci-fi blockbuster, appearing in three major franchises where her role shifted to provide support to the white male lead, in two of which she was the lone woman in the main cast. (Saldana’s also become a barometer of the kind of blackness Hollywood permits. She’s playing Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic of the singer, against some backlash—colorism impacted the much darker-skinned Simone’s life and career in hurtful ways this casting belies.) It’s an ongoing conversation both in the movies and behind them: movies needn’t be primarily concerned with these issues—not every movie must be Belle—but it’s hard to deny that a major concern facing many English-language movies is how to portray nonwhite people and cultures without mishandling the racism that almost inevitably surrounds them. Until then, it will remain an oddly omnipresent cinematic wallpaper: racism as given, prejudice as prelude. 

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Advanced level: Driving. In all reality, most people shouldn’t have driver’s licenses. How many times have you dropped your phone on the ground? Yeah, we shouldn’t be in charge of a two-ton object that can go a hundred miles an hour. Yet here we are, letting people take the wheel who are too young to be trusted with voting for City Council. Driving means paying attention. If you’re in the front of the line of cars waiting at a light, keep your eyes peeled for when it turns green. Accelerate based on how far you can actually go before you have to stop again, not how fast you would go if the road suddenly turned into the set of Tron. Remember that humans who are moving via bike have the same rights as humans moving via car, and give them plenty of space. Use your fucking turn signals. No matter how briefly you plan to stop, the bike lane is not Super Clever Free Temporary Parking. Same goes for the narrow one-ways of South Philly and NoLibs. If you’re not in a hurry, take public transit. There is much more to say on the matter, but this is certainly a start. Email or tweet at me with your How to be a Human 101 advice! 

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How to walk. Sometimes you want to take a leisurely walk with three other people. If you live in the suburbs, you can stroll in a line next to each other, taking up all the space in the world, like the hallway-walking scene of every teen-girl movie. In the busy city, it’s a different animal. At max there should be two people in a row, and no matter how engrossing the conversation gets, it’s still your responsibility as a life-form to be aware if someone is coming up from behind. They might possibly be knife-wielding, it’s hard to say. Move in a predictable, straight line unless you’re actively passing someone else. If there’s no rush getting to a destination, stick to the edge of the path so others can pass. While walking dogs, keep them next to your legs rather than creating a six-foot radius of unusable space which forces everyone else to adjust to the adorable-but-idiotically capricious whims of a Chihuahua mix. Same with kids. When approaching a door at the same time as someone on the other side, the person for whom the door swings outwards has the right of way. First person pushes it open with enough force that the second person can easily tag in and pass through next. If someone is following behind, tap a little harder to keep the door open longer for them or hold it open if they need a second to get there. Say “thank you” to people who do this for you.

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Dear Mayor Nutter: Have You Ever Gotten High? If so, how can you turn your back on decriminalization today? If not, why don’t you listen to the rest of us?

don’t do drugs anymore. That’s because I’ve learned I’m one of those small number of special people who, thanks to addiction, can’t do any drugs or drink anymore. I’m OK with that; I can still do other things to indulge myself, like overeat, have sex, drink caffeine and smoke cigarettes. Despite my history of substance issues, I never liked pot; it wasn’t my poison of choice. In fact, I can count on one hand the number of times I smoked pot in my entire life. Still, there were those few times—and I suffered no long-term ramifications, either medical or legal, as a result of getting high on pot. I certainly can’t say that about alcohol: Alcohol was a huge problem for me, like it is for many Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 88,000 people die every single year in America thanks to excessive alcohol consumption. I was lucky not to be one of them; nor, obviously, did I die when I switched my drug of

choice from alcohol to meth. This means I’m around today, sober and drug-free, to think about what the impact of society’s drug laws really is. I disclose these things because I think our personal experiences shape the way we view society. As young men and women mature— not just in age but in mindset—what they’ve gone through, whether brief youthful indiscretions or years worth of bad choices like mine, dramatically shape their worldviews. At least, these experiences certainly should dramatically shape their worldviews. Which brings us to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, whose chosen method of escaping reality these days seems to be “working vacations” to France. A week ago, while discussing marijuana decriminalization with the mayor’s spokesman Mark McDonald, I asked: “Has Mayor Nutter ever gotten high?” McDonald told me he had no idea—that the topic had never

come up in conversation between him and Mayor Nutter. To me, that sounds a little odd. After all, as mayor, Nutter is the city’s chief executive; he’s in charge of enforcing the city’s laws. Doesn’t it seem as though whether he’s ever smoked pot or not would be remarkably relevant to his personal perspectives on what it means for the city to enforce existing drug laws? Just for the sake of argument, let’s do a thought experiment here and acknowledge that, hypothetically, it would not make Michael Nutter a bad person if he’d ever smoked pot at least once in his life. I’m not saying he has, of course—just that most Americans who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s did. I can’t say for sure, because he’s allegedly never—not once!—talked about it with his own spokesman, the guy who’s supposed to answer questions about the Mayor to the press. Personally, if it were me overseeing a police department that, statistically speaking,

arrests people of color at four to five times the rate it arrests white people for the same crimes, I think I’d be moved to go beyond blaming the people arrested and reflect a bit upon our drug-enforcement policies. Indeed, I imagine I’d ponder the vast number of lives being destroyed because of the overtly racist results of those policies. And I would think about the lucky breaks that I’d caught when I was younger. On the one hand, if I’d gotten away with smoking pot without ever having been caught, I’d praise heaven for the statistics just having happened to fall my way. On the other hand, if I ever had been caught smoking pot and a kind policeman had let me off with just a warning, I’d consider what it means that the newer laws today of America’s post-War on Drugs era specifically do not allow police to grant that kind of mercy anymore. Michael Nutter doesn’t seem to indulge in this kind of reflection. He and his spokes-

the uncomfortable whole man, after all, have never even discussed the question! Instead, the mayor has apparently decided to make marijuana decriminalization a platform upon which he can launch a personal vendetta against City Councilman Jim Kenney, who’s championed the decriminalization bill. After all, instead of answering my question, Nutter’s spokesman ducked and dodged and started talking about next year’s mayoral race and how Kenney might be angling into it. If you ask me, this really demonstrates the mindset of the Nutter administration. Instead of sincerely caring about a racist law-enforcement policy that takes draconian measures against a vice most Americans now think is relatively harmless, Nutter’s of-

tenacity, Kenney’s bill decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana passed in City Council this June. It’s a popular bill citywide; even the Inquirer editorial board has urged Nutter to sign it. Yet it sits on the mayor’s desk, unsigned, as Nutter’s office “investigates” what decriminalization would look like. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey has said in no uncertain terms that, regardless of Council’s bill, state drug laws take precedence and he’s going to keep putting people in jail for possession of pot. Let’s take a look at the numbers, shall we, and consider just how many young people of color the Philadelphia Police Department has arrested since Kenney’s bill passed and

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Nutter has been “investigating” it? In 2012, for comparison, the Philadelphia Police Department arrested about 4,200 people, adults and juveniles, for pot possession. Of these people, about 80 percent were non-white. Now, this year, Kenney’s bill passed in June, about six weeks ago. So we can estimate that, in that time, more than 400 Philadelphians have acquired criminal records that stand to deleteriously impact their futures. Hey, Mayor Nutter: Have you ever gotten high? When you were in high school, did you ever smoke pot? How about when you were in college? If you did, it didn’t stop you from becoming mayor—so either you never got caught, or whoever caught you gave you a break. The same kind of break you’re specifically not allowing law enforcement to cut today’s youth. If you’ve never gotten high, then I wonder why you’re not listening to City Council, the ACLU, Philly NORML, the Philadelphia Inquirer board, and pretty much everyone else under the sun. I mean, if you have no life experience that’s relevant, shouldn’t you listen to everyone who does? I think those thousands of Philadelphians negatively affected by your police policies deserve to know the answer. Which is it? Are you an astonishingly unsympathetic hypocrite? Or just an astonishingly unempathetic ideologue? n

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fice would rather make the discussion into a power play about next year’s mayor’s race. In fact, this week the mayor has upped the ante by questioning Kenney’s motives in tackling the marijuana issue. “Suddenly, this is the great civil-rights issue of our day,” Nutter said to the Inquirer. “I find all of this sudden interest in the lives of black men by… some elected officials fascinating. They never talk about the real issues black men care about, like getting a job.” Nutter went on to call Kenney’s bill “simplistic.” You know what’s really simplistic? The fact that the Philadelphia Police Department— which, you know, currently has federal prosecutors investigating allegations of dirty narcotics cops in its midst—is arresting black people four to five times more than it arrests white people for marijuana possession. Those arrests mean handcuffs and custodial detention for any amount of pot. They mean arrest records lifelong ramifications. You know what’s also really simplistic? The transparent stupidity of Mayor Nutter right now in trying to distract us from that very important issue. This isn’t about Jim Kenney. It’s not about next year’s mayor’s race. It’s about a racist practice perpetuated both by American society at large and by a police department with an incredibly checkered history. Councilman Jim Kenney rightly sees this as a major problem, and he’s moved hell and high water to change it. Thanks to his

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I am a 38-year-old married woman. My husband of 18 years is 22 years my senior. I credit my husband for giving me a good life and helping me pursue goals. But my husband is a type A professional, and that has played out in the bedroom. He has always been disinterested in my pleasure. When our kids were little, I did not want sex as often as he did (“only” twice a week). I suggested that he masturbate in the shower if he wanted a morning quickie. His answer: A married man “should not have to pleasure himself.” That attitude about my wifely duties also translates into myriad other household tasks that fall into my lap. Hubby, by the way, does not fall into my lap. If I ask for oral, he tells me to “clean it really, really well,” then he’ll “think about doing that.” This makes me feel disgusting. I have tried to spice up our sex life. For years, it has been penis in the vagina, missionary position or doggy style. It can feel pretty “rapey” a lot of the time, as he typically comes at me rounding third base and then— bam—it’s over in five minutes. If I initiate or get on top, he loses his erection because I am “attacking him.” A few months ago, I told a friend that I had never once received “enthusiastic oral.” She said it made sense that my husband didn’t enjoy doing it because it was a “domination thing” that mostly submissive men enjoy. A little information can be a dangerous thing. I started visiting online domination forums. I hinted about these interests to my husband and got shot down (of course). This is a huge contrast to my new “online friends,” who would love to meet and orally service me. Two of these “sub males” want me to “own” them. This is heady stuff. I have spoken to each of them on the phone and exchanged hundreds of emails. I want to take this into “real life.” This is the happiest I have been in my entire life, and I want to act on these desires. My husband is my only concern. He is my best friend, and I don’t want to lose that. I feel like I can’t even tell him about the online stuff. He is so rigid. I am stuck. How do I deal with this? Don’t Offend My Man Ever On the one hand: a man who demands “rapey” sex on his schedule for 18 years, makes his wife feel bad about her genitals and isn’t open to trying new things is begging to be cheated on. So go ahead and get some enthusiastic oral from those sub males, DOMME; you more than deserve it. On the other hand: you say your rapey, pussy-disparaging, sex-shaming husband is your best friend (baffling!) and you don’t want to lose him (equally baffling!). And without a doubt, a guy with his retrograde attitudes about sex, gender roles and “wifely duties” would divorce you if he found out you cheated on him—and some days it feels like most people who cheat wind up getting caught—so you probably shouldn’t take this into “real life,” as it could wind up nuking your marriage. But on the other other hand: your husband sounds like the type of guy who would regard your secret online life as cheating—the hundreds of emails, the phone calls, the hours lurking on domination websites—and divorce you just the same if he found out. So you might as well go ahead and fuck those subs, DOMME, because if you get caught—and you probably will—you’ll be in the same trouble whether or not you got some enthusiastic oral from a sub male in “real life.”

I’m a 25-year-old woman who can only get off lying facedown and rubbing my clit against a pillow. The orgasms are great, but it limits the ways I can get off with my husband. For instance, the only way I can orgasm during sex is being on top and rocking back and forth on him in a similar manner. I’ve never climaxed during oral or hand stimulation, or in any other position. All of that feels nice, but I never climax. My husband has been very understanding and is fine with all of this (he even finds the way I masturbate “hot,” though I hid it for years out of shame), but I really want to be able to do more. I’m also concerned about this being bad for me in the long run, like how the “death grip” is for guys. How can I teach myself to masturbate correctly? I’ve been reading up online and hearing conflicting suggestions—and most of them are for men. I’m currently abstaining from masturbating for a week in order to become more sensitive and then trying to get off only with my hands while on my back. Some say to take a month off of sex, too? It’s all very stressful, and I’m terrified of never being able to get off the conventional way since I’ve been doing this since childhood. Can’t Really Use Direction Forgive me in advance for the mixed messages I’m about to send you, CRUD, although I promise they won’t be nearly as mixed as what I just sent DOMME. I’ve advised guys with Death Grip Syndrome— aka Traumatic Masturbatory Syndrome—to keep masturbating but to use a lighter touch and a lot of lube. (Not all of these guys are clenching their dicks too hard; some are rubbing up against pillows like you, CRUD, or even—my personal favorite—sliding their dicks between mattresses and box springs.) But here’s the difficult part: If they can’t come with the lighter touch and more lube, they don’t get to come. No reverting to a tightly clenched fist after 20 minutes of “trying.” Allow the pressure and frustration to build long enough, and a dick will adapt. A new groove will be carved—but they may have to keep at it for months, plural, not a month, singular. And go ahead and have sex but, again, no death grip, no pillow, no mattress. My advice for you is the same as my advice for the boys: If you want to learn how to get off in other ways, masturbate regularly—constantly—but without the pillow. If you don’t come, you don’t come. Focus on the pleasure you are able to achieve, and give it at least three months. It’s a very good sign that you aren’t entirely dependent on a pillow—you can get off with/on your partner. Most people with TMS aren’t so lucky. And it’s a lot less awkward to grind on your partner pillow-style when you want to come than it is for a guy to shift from penis-invagina sex (PIV) to penis-in-between-mattress-andbox-spring sex (PIBMABS) when he wants to come. That said, some people with DGS/TMS simply aren’t able to retrain their junk. But you don’t have to live without orgasms for the rest of your life or view yourself as damaged. After giving your junk a chance to adapt, CRUD, you may have to accept that this is how you get off—this is how your junk works, this is how your orgasms happen—and let go of the shame. Enjoy the fingering, enjoy the oral and enjoy the fucking, and then, when you want to get off, maneuver your husband into a position that works for you, and shamelessly grind away. 

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House for rent 1329 N. 29TH $2,200: 4BD/2.5BA, recently renovated! Rear yard, stainless kitchen, hdwd flrs, c/a, bright rooms, W/D, perfect gem! CALL MELANIE MCCONELL BHHS FOX & ROACH 215.267.6005/215.440.1533 13TH & WOLF VIC: Just rehabbed 2BR home, New HW flrs t/o, WD, Freshly painted, Yard, Bsmt and More. $1200/mo. 267-254-1914 22XX CANTRELL ST 2BEDR M . H O U S E . $ 75 0/m o. + u t i l s. Call 215-370-0595. BROAD & PORTER/BROAD OREGON VIC.3BDRMS.HOUSES,C/A.NEWLY RENOV. 215-467-8612.

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Queen Village 116 Queen St. $549,900 BHHS Fox & Roach

Passyunk Square 904 Moore St. $339,900 BHHS Fox & Roach

Queen Village 132 Kenilworth St. $529,500 BHHS Fox & Roach

Society Hill 530 S. 2nd St. Abbotts SQ GU5 $439,000 Plumer & Associates

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Spring Garden Spring Arts 608 N. 12th St. 499,000 Plumer & Associates

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Graduate Hospital 1810 Christian St. $695,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

Queen Village 932 S. 2nd St. $299,000 BHHS Fox & Roach

Graduate Hospital 1021 S. 18th St. Unit A $369,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred

Pennsport 209 Mountain St. $419,000 BHHS Fox & Roach

Graduate Hospital 1023 S. 18th St Unit B $269,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred

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Queen Village 311 Queen St. $755,000 BHHS Fox & Roach

Rittenhouse Square 1902 Waverly St. $450,000 BHHS Fox & Roach

Queen Village 759 S. 4th St. $599,900 BHHS Fox & Roach

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Grad Hospital 800 S. 19TH St. $997,000 Plumer & Assopciates

Washington Square West 919 Spruce St. $895,000 BHHS Fox & Roach

3:00-4:00pm Northern Liberties 1107 N. Hope St. $540,000 BHHS Fox & Roach Graduate Hospital 2104 Carpenter St. $595,000 BHHS Fox & Roach Graduate Hospital 2203 Kater St. $325,000 BHHS Fox & Roach Queen Village 931 E. Moyamensing St. $487,900 BHHS Fox & Roach Pennsport 333 Tasker St. $400,000 BHHS Fox & Roach

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Abbotts Sq. 2nd & Lombard Upgraded 1 Br., 1 Bth, elevator bldg., c/a, w&d, door person $1,475.00 1712 Pine St 1 br, 1 Bath, wood flrs., Heat Included, a/c, w&d in the bldg $1,425.00 1307 N. Marshall (N. Liberties) Lg. 1 br, 1 Bath, w&d in bidg. Avail now $675.00

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS

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TOWNHOUSES

1727 Monument St (Temple University) 5 Brs., 3 Baths, w&d, yard basement 238 ‘B’ Delancey St 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath,trinity, wood floors, w&d 1010 S. 7th (Bella Vista) 2 br or 1 br & Den, wood flrs, w&d 208 N. Clarion St (Hahnemann Hospital) 2 Br., 1 Bth, wood flrs, w&d, yard, bst. 236 Spruce (Society Hill) 2 br, 1.5 Bth, wood flrs, w&d, garden, deck, bst. 816 S. Hancock (Queen Village) 1 br, Den, Bath, trinity, wood flrs 1615 S. Lawrence St (Dickinson Sq.) 3 BNrs, 1 Bath, wood floors, w&d, bst. 1525 S. 12th St 4 br, 2.5 Baths ,hrd. flrs.& w/w carpet , w&d, yard 1009 . Randolph St. (N.Liberties 5 Brs., 1.5 Baths, central air, w&d, garden

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WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST / OLD CITY/ SOCIETY HILL Clinton Place - *11th & Pine – Sunny Studio W/ View Of Kahn Park In Elevator Building,Brand New Kitchen,H/W, Laundry On Premise, Avail. Now! All Utilities Incl. – Except Electric $835 5th & Lombard – Beautiful Contemporary 3 Bedroom Townhome On Peaceful Treelined Street, 2 ½ Baths, H/W Fl, W&D, C/A, Private Garage Parking, Courtyard Entrance,Basement W/ Lots Of Storage Space, Avail Now! $2,485 9th & Spruce – Delightful Bi-Level One Bedroom W/ Office Space In Brownstone, H/W Floors, C/A, Sliding Doors To Private Yard, Laundry On PremIse, Avail. Sept! $1,485

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Studios $115,000 to $150,000 24 Hr Maintenance 1830 St.Ave. Rittenhouse Sq. 110Addison Montgomery Bala Cynwyd Studios Pool •$175,000 $115,000 $150,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1 Bedrooms to $225,000 Fitness to Center • Valet 3$525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 4 New construction Carriage homes 1$525,000 Bedrooms $175,000 to $225,000 318 Saint James Place, Society Hill $525,000 2 Bedrooms $250,000 to $400,000 $525,000 • 24 to Hr Security • 1830 Addison St. Sq. starting atRittenhouse $689,000 Sq. $115,000 2Studios BedroomsParking $250,000 to $400,000 1830 Addison St. 3 Bedrooms $400,000 to$150,000 $500,000 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; 3,482 sq townhouse $1,599,950 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St.ftRittenhouse Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St.Hr Rittenhouse Sq.tax 3Includes Bedrooms $400,000 totransfer $500,000 4 beds/3.1 baths; 2 car garage; 24 Maintenance 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, real estate tax • No 1 Bedrooms $175,000 to $225,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 33Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 2718 folsom Street, Art Museum OpenBa; Floor plan with 3000 Sq ft 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Includes real estate tax • No transfer tax 3$525,000 Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 3Open Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 PARKING, front garden, corner/air light double $525,000 Sun 11-4pm | Mon 12-6pm 2 Bedrooms $250,000 to $400,000 G $525,000MAIN LINE SuBuRBS IN $525,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Studios $115,000 to12-3pm $150,000 $525,000 1830 1830 Addison St.D Rittenhouse Sq. $525,000 Tues-Fri 9-6pm | Sat 1830 Addison Addison St. St. Rittenhouse Rittenhouse Sq. Sq. 3 Bedrooms property 2P bedE +N den/1.1 bath, 1288 sq ftSq. 200 Sabine Avenue, Narberth $400,000 to $500,000 606 fairview Penn Valley Sq. 1830 Addison St.Y Rittenhouse Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, RenovatedTownhome, 33 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St.Road, Rittenhouse Bed/3Bath; 2,299 sq$175,000 ft Victorian $500,000 Also for 15Bedrooms to $225,000 townhome $450,000 OPEN SUNDA 11 AM - 1 PMSq. 33 Bd/2 Ba; OPEN SUNDA Y 2 4 PM 5 Bed/6.1 Bath; 8696 sq ft Craftsman $525,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. $525,000 Includes real estate tax • No transfer tax rent $2,500/month 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 2 Bedrooms 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 2427 Carpenter Street, Graduate Hospital $525,000 3$525,000 Bd/2 1438 Snyder Ave. 2nd flr, South Phila. $250,000 to $400,000 49 Ba; Cornell Rd., Bala Cynwyd onRenovatedTownhome, 0.69 Acres $2,450,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. Meeting House Merion Station 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Lane, Rittenhouse Sq. 3 350 Bd/2W. Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3 273 Bd/2 Ba;5,442 RenovatedTownhome, 2 Bed/1Bath for rent $1,000/month. $525,000 3 Bedrooms $400,000 to $500,000 Elm Street #3211, Conshohocken 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 5 Bed/4.2 Bath; sqft French Colonial $1,170,000 3BD/1.1BA; Townhouse $329K Open Sun 11-4pm | Mon 12-6pm 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 5BD/2.2Ba 3,314 Sq. Ft. Colonial Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 604-36 Washington Square #615 Sq. 2 Bed/2 Bath; 1,377 sq ft unit for rent $2,100. $525,000 $525,000 1830 St.D Rittenhouse 605real New9-6pm Gulph Road, Mawr tax Includes estate tax • Bryn No12-3pm transfer Tues-Fri | Sat G 3 Bd/2 Ba; Street, RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse INSquare Finished, Walk-out LL $549K Sq. 510 S.Addison 11th 3 Bd/2 Ba; Lindy RenovatedTownhome, 1 Bed/1 Bath; 778sq ftWash Condo $275,000West 1045 Lane, Bala Cynwyd Sq. EN 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 6 bed/4.1 bath; 4416 ft Colonial $999,999 P 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse 1830 Addison St.sq Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 341407 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, bath; 4,267 sq ftRd., Townhouse $525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3bed/4.1 Bd/2County Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Line Bryn$870,000. Mawr 3BD/2BA; 3-Story Twnhome C/A $339K 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Open Sun 11-4pm | Mon 12-6pm 268 Ripka Street, Manayunk 1212 Weybridge Lane, Wayne $525,000 $525,000 Open Sunday 1-4pm $525,000 $525,000 707 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd $525,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3Bed/3.1bath; 3,580 sq ft 2 story colonial Tues-Fri 9-6pm | Sat 12-3pm 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; 1,892 sq ft Townhome $2,350/month 18305BD/3BA; Addison St.Lane, Rittenhouse Renovated Colonial Sq. 1310 fenimore Gladwyne 1519 Swain Street, Museum Area Addison St.Art Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. in desirable Denbigh. 1830 4BD/2BA; Colonial in $799,000 college Park 31830 Ba; 1830 Addison St.sqRittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 33Bed/4.3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 5 Bath; 7,320 ft Train Colonial $2,495,000 4316Addison fleming StSt. 2ndRittenhouse fLR, Manayunk Sq. 3 Bd/2 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, RenovatedTownhome, 3/4 Acres; Walk to $724K Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3BD/2.1BA 1,552 Sq.$850/month Ft Townhouse 201 Lane, Penn Valley 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Bath RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 118 Ba; Rockland Avenue, Merion Station $525,000 1 Bed,1 For Rent 3$525,000 Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2Sq.Ft; Ba; Wynne RenovatedTownhome, 1,598 1-Car Attached Garage $349K 5 Bed/2.3 Baths; 3795 sq ft Contemporary $598,000 3 Bed/1 Bath; 1248 sq ft Twin $315,000 $525,000 Renovated, Central Air; Finished LL $399K $525,000 $525,000 4316Addison fleming StSt. 1st Rittenhouse fLR, Manayunk 1245 HollowSt. Rd., Penn ValleySq. 1830 Sq. old Gulph Wynnewood Sq. 1830 Addison Rittenhouse 1830 147 Addison St.Road, Rittenhouse 200 Simpson Road, Ardmore 3 Bed/2 Bath For Rent $1,250/month sq-ftThe TudorCorinthian Manor 190 5Bed/4.2Bath; Presidential4,955 #301 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Commercial (office & 2 apartments) $449,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq.l 4BD/4.1Ba Contemporary 1727 Fitzwater St., #A Graduate Hospita 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba;onRenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 2.2 acres $1,295,000 3416-18 N Sydenham Street, Temple 431 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3BD/3.1BA, 2700 Sq.Ft w/ Balcony 5,620 Sq.Ft. $1,500,000 2BD/1.1BA Townhouse $350K Area 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1025 Barr Lane, Gladwyne 6 Bed/4.2 Bath; 5500 sq ft Colonial $1,075,000 2-3BR Units, w/parking garage. $1,625,000 4bd/3.1Ba 2625 Sq. Ft; Renovated Cape $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 Updated; For Rent $4,700/month or $749K 759 Conestoga Road, Berwyn 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3508 Hamilton Street Powelton 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1363Addison Naamans Creek Road, Marcus Hook 4081 Manayunk Ave, ManayunkVillage 3 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2074 sq ft Colonial $550,000 w/3 spaces. $999,999 3Bed/1.1 Bd/2Addison Ba; RenovatedTownhome, St. Rittenhouse Sq. 4BD/3.1BA; 3,300 Sq. REDUCED $635k 31348 Bd/2 Ba; 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3Commercial Bd/2 Ba;Opportunity RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 31830 bath; 1,326 sq ftFt. townhouse. $199,999 Bobarn Drive, Valley 1108 St RenovatedTownhome, Andrews Road,Penn Bryn Mawr 2636 201 Chestnut Street, Ardmore david Road, Havertown $525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 4 Bed/2.1 2,852 sq ft Townhouse at 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Bath; RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Bath; RenovatedTownhome, 4Bed/2.2 4,100 sq ft colonial $750,000 2040 N. franklin St., Temple university 5BD/4.1BA, 5588 Contemporary 1333 South Street Washington Square West 3BD/1.1BA Twin w/ Attached Garage $525,000 $525,000 Hermitage $599,000 $525,000 1230 Ridgewood Road, Bryn Mawr 3 sty 1880Addison sqParking; ft duplex; 1-1Utilities bed/1 bath; unit 1830 St.unit Rittenhouse Sq. 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Fishtown – 1800 Memphis St 3BR/1BA with Characer modern updates lots of ligt and utdoor space at a totally doable price

$219,900

Glenside – 2371 Mt Carmel Ave 4BR Colonial home, HW Floors freshly painted, Great Location

$227,900

Fishtown – REDUCED 2553 E Lehigh Ave Corner renovation 2BR/2BA and 2 outdoor spaces Exp Brick wood Fl ultra Kitch New Baths

$234,900

Glenside – 2371 Mt Carmel Ave 4BR Colonial home, HW Floors freshly painted, Great Location

$229,900

Old Kensington – 146 W Palmer St Great Corner Location Commercial Space with a 2 BR Apt above being sold In AS IS Condition $239,900 Girard Estate – 2601 S 18th St Well maintained mixed use property 1st fl tailor shop 2nd fl 3BR Apt, being rented for $900.00 per month $255,000 Elkins Park – 8231 Forrest Ave 3BR/1.5BA Dutch Colonial, yard Screened in porch, HW Floors, Fireplace, C/A , SS Appl

$249,000

202 Jackson St 3BR/1.5BA Hardwood floors throughout, Updated Kitchen New washer dryer Finished basement and yard $269,900 1615 Reed St This a fabulous value in Pont Breeze Fully renovated 2 BR/2BA

$275,000

Old Kensington – 2400-4 N 9th St Multi Unit Property Currently generating good cash flow

$280,000

East Falls - 4433 Driftwood Unit 107 Newer townhome at Hilltop at Falls Ridge 2BR/2BA, Garage tons of upgrades throughout $285,000 Pennsport – 227 Mountain 3BR/1.5BA Full Renovated, Lots of closets HW Flrs C/A Beautiful block near Dickinson Sq

$280,000

Fishtown – 2109 Abigail St New Construction 2BR/2.5BA Roof top deck Finished basement

$289,900

Fishtown – 2226 Martha St 2BR/2.5BA 3 Story New Construction

New Construction $289,900

Port Indian Montco – 11 W Indian Lane West Norritan PA Waterfront Bungalow on the Schuykill River Great place to getaway

$299,900

Fishtown – 2013 E Susquhanna 2nd floor 2BR/BA brand new condo open floor plan, Parking, Storage, Low condo fees and great finishes

$299,000

Fishtown – 1757-59 Frankford Ave #5 Spacious New Condo units common outside area, Brand new Kitchen Bath and new floors and more

$299,900

Chinatown – 1100 Vine St P201 2BR Penthouse unit with HW Floors and a modern kitchen Pet Friendly

$325,000

East Passyunk 2031 S 10th St Join us for a tour of this beautifully Renovated S Philly Home near Passyunk Sq

$325,000

Port Richmond – 3007 Richmond St Newly renovated duplex 1st unit 2BR/1.5BA, 2nd Unit 3BR/2.5BA C/A HW Floors, Yard

$319,900

Chinatown – 1100 Vine St P201 2BR Penthouse unit with HW Floors and a modern kitchen Pet Friendly

$320,000

Fishtown – 2336 E Cumberland St 4BR/2BA HW Floors custom woodwork newer windows deck kitchen renovated a few years ago $344,900 Fishtown – 813 E Girard Ave Great 4BR/1.5BA Stylish Home with Lots of Character

$347,500

2201-3 N Front St Apt#3 Great Investment opportunity! Corner Property inc (3) 1 BR Apts, Catering Hall, New Roof New boiler All utilities separate

$350,000

Graduate Hospital -2714 South St 19146 3 Floor 2BR/2BA

$369,900

Frankford – 4441-49 Frankford Ave Opportunity to own a supermarket with gross receipts between $40K-60K a Month in Phila $385,000 3805-3807 Lauriston Brand New Luxury twin homes 3BR/3BA decks Gardens Garags 10 Yr Tax Abatement

$425,000

Fishtown – 1301 N Front St #C Condo with parking 2BR/2BA Den HW Floors Open floor plan exposed beams, double skylights $785,000

SURROUNDING AREAS

Old Kensington – 1954-58 & 1960 N 2nd St Commercial Investment opportunity! 3 Story Warehouse plus bar and garage $1,000,000

North Phila – 2830 N Taylor St Investor Alert! Tenant Occupied 2BR home on a great block in North Phila

$19,900

Phila – 3425 N Bodine 2BR/1BA Below Market Value and can be used as a starter home or a good buy for an Invester

$29,900

$1,800,000

Bridesburg – 2138S Scattergood St Very solid investment property or first time buyer opportunity!

$47,000

Grays Ferry- 2501 Oakford St. Vacant WH with lots of potential for residential conversion, commercial use, warehouse or office space! $1,950,000i

Frankford – 1101-3 Frankford Ave Ready for investors, 22.000 + Sq Ft Property is approx for 1 Commercial unit, 15 res Units W 1-1 Parking

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CENTER CITY LUXURY SALES

Avenue of the Arts

Art Museum

22 st. JAmes court

tHe pHilAdelpHiAn 2401 pennsyLvania avenue

AcAdemy House 1420 Locust street 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath on a high floor with north and east city views, large great room and a W/D in the unit, 1019 sf $359,900

WHite Building 105 s. 12th street

1 bedroom loft with 18’ exposed brick barrel ceilings, exposed brick walls and ductwork, an open chef’s kitchen, high-end bathroom and wood floors, 898 sf $399,900

center city one 1326 spruce street

1 bedroom overlooking the Art Museum with a large kitchen, spacious great room and excellent closet space throughout, 1262 sf $199,900 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated kitchen, intimate northeast city views, excellent closet space, 1538 sf $299,900 Bi-level penthouse with soaring ceilings and window walls providing dramatic city views to the east and west; 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 large terraces, 3278 sf

1 bedroom on a high floor with panoramic southern views, lots of natural light, great closet space, an open kitchen, balcony and W/D, 873 sf $285,000

Society Hill toWerS

1183 sf $469,900 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, completely updated

rittenhouse Square

Society Hill

$785,000

40 st. JAmes court Multi-level townhouse condo with soaring ceiling heights, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, renovated kitchen and baths, wood floors, balcony, 1566 $559,900

tHe BArclAy

2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wood floors, lots of natural light,updated eat-in kitchen, marble bath, beautiful original building details, 1136 sf $639,900

Corner 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with original building details including high ceilings and oversized windows as well as high-end modern features such as an open chef’s kitchen, there are custom stained glass windows throughout and lots of natural light, 1900 sf $1,249,900

tHe WArWick 1701 Locust street One-of-a-kind bi-level penthouse with

$1,195,000

pArc rittenHouse 225 s. 18th street 1 bedroom, wood floors, balcony, marble bath, excellent closet space, 765 sf

$389,900 1 bedroom plus den (can be used as 2nd bedroom), 2 bathroom with 2 balconies overlooking the building’s landscaped courtyard, large modern kitchen, marble baths, hardwood $729,900 floors, 1422 sf 1 bedroom plus den (can be used as a 2nd bedroom), 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, open contemporary kitchen, 2 Juliet balconies overlooking a landscaped $825,000 courtyard, 1473 sf 2 bedroom home converted to a custom 1 bedroom plus den, 2 baths, furnished, designer finishes and features, open floor plan, luxurious master suite, $885,000 southern views, 1079 sf

Updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with a large balcony providing city, marina and bridge views; wood floors; an open and updated kitchen; and lots of natural light; 1300 sf Open SUn 8/10 1:15-1:30 $339,900

pier 5 7 n. coLumbus bLvd.

Completely renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bath with a deck providing bridge and river views, 1 parking space in garage included, 2229 sf Open SUn 8/10 1:45-2:45 $399,900

penn’s lAnding squAre 313 s. 2nd st. #3b

1 bedroom, 1.5 bath with direct street access, one parking spot included, wood floors, an open updated kitchen, lots of natural light, 915 sf $369,900

PArc rittenHouSe 2080 sf $1,075,000 2 bedrooms + study, 2 baths, generous entertaining space

1173 sf $499,900 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony, updated throughout

1900 sf $1,249,900 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, original building details and modern updates

with 270 degree city views, hardwood floors, an open floor plan with chef’s kitchen and luxurious master suite, 1978 sf $1,250,000

pier 3 3 n. coLumbus bLvd.

Spacious 2 bedroom plus home office, 2 bathroom with an open chef’s

Washington Square

kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, formal dining room, lavish master suite, marble bathrooms, excellent closet space and two private balconies overlooking the building’s landscaped courtyard, 2080 sf

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with a view

$1,075,000 Custom penthouse, with 270 degree city views, a large balcony, open floor plan with chef’s kitchen and generous entertaining space, luxurious master $2,000,000 suite, 1853 sf

tHe dorcHester

Junior 1 bedroom with lots of natural light, south-facing windows, balcony, wood floors and great closet space, $350,000 623 sf Spectacular 2 bedroom, 2 bath with south-facing treetop views from all rooms, an open designer kitchen, beautifully appointed bathrooms, custom $699,900 finishes throughout, 1281 sf 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom showplace with Rittenhouse Square and South Philadelphia views, a designer kitchen, luxurious master suite and custom up$1,325,000 dates throughout, 1826 sf

700 locust street

of Washington Square, wood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and one car $650,000 parking, 1160 sf

independence plAce 241 south 6th street

1 bedroom plus alcove, 1.5 baths, balcony providing Washington Square and city skyline views, large bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet, 1118 sf $399,900 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with balcony and treetop city views, wood floors, open updated kitchen, renovated baths, 1173 sf $499,900

620 pine street

Three story Washington Square town-

home with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, parking, an open kitchen, private patio and $850,000 basement, 2740 sf

802 pine street

Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath overlooking Pennsylvania Hospital with an open floor plan, finished basement, 2 car parking, 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms (can be converted to 2 units), 3000 sf $875,000

stricklAnd roW 1014 spruce street

Sun-soaked bi-level with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors and a recently renovated kitchen, 857 sf $289,900

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spectacular southern views and amazing natural light, marble bathrooms, a large kitchen appointed with high end finishes and appliances, 1565 sf $899,900 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with 270 degree city views, hardwood floors, an open floor plan with chef’s kitchen, marble bathrooms, washer/dryer, 1978 sf

1 bedroom, excellent closet space, floor-tofloor ceiling windows, panoramic southern views, 712 sf $259,900 1 bedroom, wood floors, floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking river views, potential $269,900 investment opportunity, 700 sf 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, north and west treetop city views, wood floors, floor-toceiling windows, great living/entertaining space, 1183 sf Open SUn 8/10 12:30-1:00 $469,900

Waterfront

P H I L A D E L P H I A W E E K L Y. C O M I A U G U S T 6 - 1 3 ,

tHe BArclAy 237 s. 18th street

society Hill toWers 200-220 Locust street

indePendence PlAce

3 bedroom, 3 bathroom on a high floor

1830 rittenHouse squAre

Multi-level townhouse condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, lots of natural light, high ceilings, wood floors, and a balcony overlooking the landscaped courtyard, 1602 sf $475,000

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