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o this day, I am still blown away a film. But from what I was told from our own

by Christopher Nolan’s “The movie critic, Stephen Silver, whose expert Dark Knight.” preview of the upcoming slew of film festivals It’s a movie that every time over the next five weeks is this week’s cover it’s on some cable network, I story, that’s not even remotely the case. find myself sitting through large Furthermore, Silver suggests that the film portions of it, if not watching really isn’t even that good.

“All of the ‘this movie is going the whole thing all over again. The to lead to incel people shooting up story, cinematography and real theaters’ stuff was a bunch of nonworld encounters in the film make sense,” wrote Silver, who noted that it by far the best Batman movie ever people jumped the gun based meremade, in my opinion. ly on premise. “I don’t know that it’s Ask people who think in the same ‘PC,’ really. A lot of people seem to vein and they’ll be quick to also have misinterpreted the trailer to suggest that it was Heath Ledger’s assume the movie was depicting the diabolical role as Batman’s nemeJoker as an incel who’s driven to sis, the Joker, that made this film violence by women rejecting him, what it was. Many feel that Ledger’s but that’s not really what happens method acting and his submersion in the movie. That said, the movie into the character’s psyche as a reitself isn’t particularly good. It pales sult was associated with his unforin comparison to The Dark Knight.” tunate death just months before the Here’s my question. While Silver release of the film in 2008. posits that our PC culture’s interThe film featured mass attacks on @SPRTSWTR pretation may not be the case here, civilians, explosions and hostage sitI do believe that the current emphauations that were orchestrated in a sis on a more thoughtful approach to art-makmanner that made it believable some madman ing in the face of so much tragedy is what could very well make these events happen. raised so many alarms about the notion of Ledger was lauded for his role both before his making a movie like this — especially in our untimely death and even more after he died, modern climate. winning an Academy Award and a Golden I’d like to think that on the flip, if Todd Globe for Best Supporting Actor.

Phillips’ Joker came out among 2008’s culturFast forward 11 years later, and look at just al sensitivities as opposed to today’s, there how much time has changed.

On Oct. 4, “Joker,” the latest movie related wouldn’t be this much negative hype surrounding it. What I do understand is the move to the Batman series, steers completely away by a number of movie theaters to ban people from any correlation to the Dark Knight. from wearing certain costumes and masks And it’s already receiving a bad wrap. It’s into the theater. It was that lack of oversight an in-your-face depiction of malice, hate and that some believe fueled the Aurora movie mass murder in an uber-politically correct theater mass shooting following the release time in our society. of the last film in the Dark Knight Trilogy in The movie hasn’t even dropped nationwide 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” and its production company already had to isAre we nearing a culture where movies sue a statement that the film is not an endorsedepicting horrific violence could get banned? ment of real world violence, it’s director Todd I’m sure that’ll be food for thought among Phillips had to preface the same and its main the many discussions over film over the next actor Joaquin Phoenix walked out of an intermonth or so. Personally, I hope not. view when asked his thoughts on whether the I’ve seen a ton of films that have depicted film might inspire real-world acts of violence. real world situations and they’ve never inDid much of this backlash purely serve as spired me to cause harm — especially on a hypebeast material? I’d like to think much of mass scale. it was — but I wanted a professional opinion.

I’m not old yet, but I know I’m from a difNow, before I get too crazy with it, I want to ferent generation. In mine, films like the Joker preface this by saying that I understand the are “highly anticipated.” In this one, they are sensitivities of scenes in the flick that draw too close to real-world situations. Shootings on vilified even before release.

Not saying it’s wrong. Just saying it’s somea mass scale are horrific acts caused by comthing else to get used to. plete cowards and should never be the basis of

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Spawned from tragedy, 19-year-old singer-songwriter Louis Knight’s track “Change” of his latest EP “Small Victories” is making the rounds on local TV and radio. Change was written in the aftermath of a high school classmate who committed suicide. | Image: Cliff Jurkiewic

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No victory too small Narberth’s own Louis Knight is sparking a suicide awareness conversation with his newest single “Change.”

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that properly captured how he was ocal talents like Louis something feeling. However, once he found the words, Knight provide an op- they began to flow fast.

“I wrote the song in about 30 minutes, retimistic outlook to the ally,” he said. “It’s kind of weird how those things play out.” future of the Philly area Capturing such raw emotions in a roughly four-minute song couldn’t have been easy for music scene.

Knight. This is part of why writing the song is the proudest moment of his music caAt just 19 years old, the reer thus far.

“This is the song where I’ve had to British-born Knight, who re- BY ALEX reflect the most,” he said.

NAGY sides just outside the city’s Through writing a song based on such a painful experience, Knight confines in Narberth is dohopes to raise awareness surrounding mental health, and ensure people that they’re ing all he can to make it known never alone. it as a tribute to him, and hopefully that he has an outspoken voice. to “Igivewrote hope to other people that are suffering He shares stories that are close to mentally,” he said, nothing plans to donate all of the proceeds made from “Change” to the his heart through his music.

Philadelphia chapter of the American FounKnight’s debut EP, “Small Victories,” was just released on Sep. 20. His single off the album, “Change,” is about his best friend who committed suicide while they went to high school together at Lower Merion High School together.

Writing the song proved to be a difficult experience for Knight. He tried to write it several times, but never felt like he could write

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He will also be performing the song, in addition to the national anthem, at the AFSP “Out of the Darkness Greater Philadelphia Walk” on Oct. 6.

“I’ve always wanted to get involved and try to advocate for suicide prevention, and try to use this experience to help others,” Knight said.

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY While writing the pivotal track “Change” off his latest album took Philly-area singer songwriter Louis Knight just 30 minutes, he notes that the words began to flow once he recalled the impetus for the song that has landed him most recently a spot on Fox29’s “The Q Show.” | Image: Cliff Jurkiewicz

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KNIGHT, FROM PAGE 7 Knight performed “Change” on the FOX 29 show “The Q” on Sept. 10. This appearance on regional TV gave exposure to his bright personality and endless talent. He sat center stage as he played his keyboard and powerfully sang his single. There was an apparent rush of emotion in every lyric he sang and his unwavering voice throughout the performance proved him a future force to be reckoned within the rising talent pool of Philly’s music scene.

“Change” is a departure in seriousness from his other single “Just Kiss Me,” which is also featured on his EP. The song is about a relationship he had in high school that ended when his girlfriend went to college. Nevertheless, it’s a stunning example of Knight’s ability to translate his emotions and experiences into meaningful pop songs for the masses to enjoy.

Knight said he was inspired to become a musician by his dad, who was in a rock band for about 15 years. His dad motivated him and his siblings to play instruments and become involved in the music world. Although he claimed he has been singing since he learned how to talk, Knight said he didn’t write his first song until he was 14 years old.

“I only knew the main four chords to every pop song ever,” he joked.

After finding his passion, Knight began writing more music and posting covers of his favorite songs to YouTube. He released an EP in his junior year of high school to only his close friends and family.

He realized that he wanted to pursue a music career when he began working with his friend, co-producer and bandmate Matt Fell during his senior year.

“It was like a dream, finding your passion at such a young age,” he said. “I’m really lucky to have found music.”

Knight draws influences in his music from powerhouse pop performers - like Amy Winehouse and Jon Bellion - who’s strong voices have led them through much success throughout their music careers. Although he’s just starting to break out, Knight already has a vision of becoming a well-known, internationally touring singer-songwriter five years down the line.

Fulfilling this goal would mean the world to him.

“This is all I’m good at, to be frank,” Knight laughed.

Follow Louis Knight on social media: @ louisknightmusic.

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After a nearly decade-long hiatus, welcome Khyber Pass back to Philly’s music scene

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ith September’s First Friday seems to be getting its sea legs? exhibition of photos from its The Khyber just has this rich, interesting illustrious live music past, history of live music. You can’t imagine the “From the Vault: Photos by amount of people who come in — older guys Paul Havelin,” Old City’s who stop and look around — and remember Khyber Pass Pub is back in the place. For our generation, Khyber Pass the business of live show was the CBGB of Philadelphia. The kind of programming after nearly a decade of being shows, bands who went on to become legends…. this piece of shit crusty rock away. club like Todd Barry said… this was While its tin-ceilinged downstairs history. It really only fell off at the end will stay tuned into a Southern-inBY A.D. because of the influx of spaces such as spired bar and restaurant menu, AMOROSI Johnny Brenda’s and Boot & Saddle.

Upstairs at Khyber will again roar A decade after NOT doing it made the loudly. Longtime Khyber employnostalgia factor ripe for doing it again. ee-turned-booking manager Josh Craig, our manager at Khyber, knew Agran gave PW the scoop on how the that I had a past with R5, knew that I knew Khyber got its groove back. the bands and the Khyber… I guess that’s why Give us a quick history of you. I know you they asked me to do it. They convinced me. did R5 Productions with Sean Agnew.

Is it fair to say that ‘From the Vault’ I grew up in Havertown, went to Temple starting in 1999 and started with Sean and R5 was a transition from Khyber’s past and present? from the very beginning. I did a lot of the First Yes. As we’re trying to get music to happen, Unitarian Church stuff. I played in a bunch of Paul just happened to have all of these great bands, most notably Paint It Black. I started photos that would remind people — those working at Khyber four years ago.

That’s where we lost track of you, as who have been there and those who just come part of the Khyber’s food and bar enter- in without knowing — what Khyber meant.

Check it out. Iggy Pop played in this small prise. What do you recall of the best of weird place where you’re having a beer. Our the Khyber’s past glories? marketing person, Jenny Hobbs, is responsiI remember The Strokes having a residency there, which was awesome. Turbonegro had a ble for that idea.

Considering where you want and need great show. I even played there as Tokyo with members of the Dillinger Escape Plan. The this to go, what is the feel from the bands most hilarious experience I had playing there you want?

It might not even be the most money makthough was through Stacey George, the Khying venture, but I think that a room like Khyber’s former booker. I used to play children’s shows on acoustic guitar, and she had me ber’s is beautiful and deserves to have great opening for Bob Rock III because I was funny, shows that you would find in a great West That show killed. So, a year later when come- Philly warehouse show. I’m collaborating with dian Todd Barry played the Khyber, [George] [War on Drugs’ producer] Jeff Ziegler on some asked me if I wanted to open, do a stand up live music events. Give new acts a chance to set. I guess I’m better at off-the-cuff stuff rath- show off, spread their wings, like Soft Crime er than scripted jokes because I put together who is playing September 29. And comedy such a terrible set, totally bombed, that years shows, too. Only here you could have great later I found out that Barry mentioned my beers, Mac N’ Cheese or even half-rice Po’ act, and this ‘crusty rock club in Philly’ in his Boys with a special second floor menu. People book, saying something like ‘never let the lo- have great memories of being there from the past. Old and new, people coming up there are cal promoter book the opener.’

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City Council is considering a proposed bill that would offer a rebate of Philadelphia’s nearly four percent wage tax to members of its working poor. It’s estimated that if passed, the notion could help close to 60,000 households in the city. | Image: Maria Young

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Citing t cilmember that he ho the pocket The bill from $360 poverty. A delphia 15 before it w are linge whether D ary concer Philade highest of city leans Domb arg recent yea ping its po “We cha levels of t city wage food on the Council and Janni Other in C er look at t The rea Kenney’s ting go of t estimates year.

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Low-income Philadelphians could be in for a tax reprieve if city councilmember Allan Domb gets his way

hiladelphia woke up Sept.

26 with the first sign of relief for the city’s oppressive poverty rate in more than a decade. The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report showed the city’s poverty rate has dipped below 25% for the first time since the 2008 recession.

The legislation would impact about 60,000 households who live below the poverty line in Philadelphia, according to Domb’s office.

It would work like this: Workers below a certain income would still pay the city’s wage tax from their regular paychecks, but the city would send them a refund at the end of the tax year.

The kickback would vary based on income levels and the number of dependents you claim on your tax return. Applicants would have to apply.

Domb argues the infrastructure is already in place for quick implementation. Qualifying workers already receive a wage tax reimbursement — Domb just wants to increase the amount.

Citing that good news in City Hall, CounSome quick math: The wage tax sits at cilmember Allan Domb introduced legislation that he hopes will put more money back into 3.88% for Philly residents and 3.45% for non-residents who work in the city. the pockets of struggling Philadelphians.

Right now, the city reimburses 0.5% from The bill proposes to give wage tax rebates those deductions to some low-income from $360 to $1,700 to families living in taxpayers. Domb’s bill proposes bumppoverty. A similar law passed in PhilaBY MAX ing that reimbursement to 2.36% — delphia 15 years ago, but was repealed MARIN with hopes to eventually bring it up to before it went into effect — and there refunding the full levy. are lingering concerns today over A similar wage tax rebate passed in whether Domb’s proposal will survive budget2004 — then flopped ary concerns.

Domb’s proposal began circulating in CounPhiladelphia’s oft-maligned wage tax is the cil earlier this year. highest of its kind in the nation — and the In 2004, the late Councilmember David Cocity leans on it for 44% of its annual revenue. hen worked the chamber to pass a bill that Domb argues the city budget has boomed in recent years, and the city should not be tap- would provide a $300 flat wage reimbursement to the average low-income taxpayer. Cohen ping its poorest residents for tax dollars.

“We charge people in poverty the highest died the following year, and Council stalled levels of taxation…and it’s all coming from the rebate’s implementation. The legislative body ended up repealing the law entirely in city wage tax,” Domb said. “They can’t put 2012, citing crushing budgetary constraints. food on the table.”

“We can’t afford that level of tax relief at Councilmembers Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and Jannie Blackwell support the legislation. this time, and in the near future,” then-Mayor Other in Council said they need to take a deep- Michael Nutter said at the time.

Domb’s bill has already earned some outer look at the numbers. side support. Beth McConnell, policy director The real hurdle will be whether Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration will sign off on let- at the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, said a wage tax ting go of that money from the tax rolls. Domb rebate would provide tremendous help for the estimates the rebates would total $43 million a city’s lowest-income — and it could also be an year. economic boost for the city.

A Kenney spokesperson said the adminis“[Philadelphians] will spend those funds on tration hasn’t reviewed the proposal yet. necessities like food, housing, clothing, helpHow much money could Philadelphians ing them stretch their limited incomes further get back?

and circulating those funds in our local economy,” McConnell told Billy Penn.

Can the budget handle the lost tax dollars?

Domb said his bill is structured differently, but the principle is the same as Cohen’s bill from years ago. He also noted the city’s budget has grown over $1 billion in the last four years since Kenney took office — and letting go of these tax dollars should not hurt the rolls.

Legality remains another issue. Pennsylvania tax code has a “uniformity clause” that prohibits taxes from different classes at different rates. Council sources explain the rebate as a way to work around the uniformity issue, as everyone is still taxed the same.

The bill has yet to be reviewed by Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration. City spokesperson Mike Dunn noted the administration has already approved incremental reductions in the city’s overall wage tax rate. That and other reforms “represent a projected $136 million of foregone revenue” over four years, he said, which is “an investment in the city’s economic growth.”

City Councilmember Bill Greenlee, who helped repeal the first wage tax bill in 2012, said finances were the main concern then, and they’ll be the main concern now.

“I’m all for helping lower-income people, and I may wind up supporting the bill — we’ll see — but I have to see what effect it will have on the budget,” Greenlee said.

This story first appeared on Billy Penn under the headline: A $43 million tax break for people in poverty? Philly is thinking about it.

Billy Penn, like Philadelphia Weekly, is part of Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project among 23 news organizations focused on Philadelphia’s push towards economic justice.

Read more of our reporting at brokeinphilly. org.

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SMALLER BITES OF THE PIE A numerical breakdown of the poverty situation as it currently stands in Philadelphia and the proposed wage tax rebate in City Council that could rectify a lot for members of the city’s working poor.

44

The number in percentage that the city receives in annual revenue courtesy of the wage tax, which is the highest of its kind in the United States. As it currently stands despite a downtick in the poverty rate, Philadelphia still ranks at the top as the poorest big city in the nation.

43

The number in millions that Philadelphia’s working poor could collectively benefit from should City Council passed a proposed bill that would offer a tax break for people living on or below the poverty level.

60,000

The number of potential households a working wage tax rebate would affect in Philadelphia, according to city councilmember Allan Domb who’s proposing a bill to offer a wage tax rebate to Philadelphia’s working poor.

$1,700

The estimated maximum amount some Philadelphians could receive annually from a rebate of the city’s wage tax.

According to Allan Domb’s office, the average Philadelphian living in poverty would see a rebate of $360.

3.88

The number in percent that the city bites from each paycheck per Philly resident. For people who work in the city but live outside of its confines the current wage tax hit is 3.45%.

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hiladelphia has become a town that hosts film festivals all year round. There’s QFlix, PFS Springfest, the Philadelphia Latin Film Festival.

There’s Cinedelphia in the spring and BlackStar in the sum-

mer.

There are separate festivals called PIFF and PUFF-with the “I” and “U” standing for Independent and Unnamed, respectively, along

with “Philadelphia” and “Film Festival and we’d be remiss if we neglected to mention the summer 48-Hour Film Festival.

But the most dense film festival season of the year is nearly upon us, with four big festivals in October and November. If you look at the timing of all of it the fall film festival season continues virtually uninterrupted for a five-week period.

Over that span, here’s what you can expect to see:

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Philadelphia Film Festival The city’s largest film festival, conducted by the Philadelphia Film Society at the Philadelphia Film Center and other local venues, is scheduled to run from Oct. 17-27 and consist of over 100 films.

The lineup announcement for PFF’s 28th annual event was scheduled to be announced on Oct. 4, unfortunately a day after after this issue’s press time, so we don’t know which films will be featured. We do know that tickets go on sale that same day for Film Society members, and then on Oct. 7 to the general public. Also on Oct. 7 at the Film Center, a Programmers Panel is scheduled at 6:30 p.m., where the programming team will go over this year’s lineup.

Each of the last several years, most of the major Oscar contenders have been part of the PFF lineup as centerpieces — both La La Land and Moonlight in 2016, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Lady Bird, and Darkest Hour in 2017, and last year’s Oscar winners in The Green Book and Roma. Local cinephiles are hoping for a glimpse of some of the major movies set for the end of the year.

First Glance Film Festival Next up, after the calendar turns to November, is the 22nd annual First Glance Film Festival, which is set to take place at the Film Center from Nov. 1-3.

The indie-focused festival will feature four feature films, seven documentaries, 13 shorts and even web series and music videos.

The feature films include Philadelphia area filmmaker Phillip G. Carroll’s horror movie The Honeymoon Phase; director David Vincent Bobb’s drama Right Before Your Eyes, which is about a man on a train ride to visit his son; Temple alum Bill Crossland’s Kick-

starter-funded Catching Up, about a man with Muscular Dystrophy who “grapples with love, sex, and masculinity”; and Tom Morash’s 1/2 New Year, about a group of friends who annually celebrate the half year on the last Saturday in June. That last film stars Philadelphia native actress Brooke Lewis.

See the full First Glance schedule here.

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Also in November, it’s the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAAF), which runs from Nov. 7-17, at venues that include the Lightbox Film Center in University City and the Asian Arts Initiative on Vine Street.

PAAFF will kick off its first night at the Lightbox with writer/director Emily Ting’s Go Back to China, a film about an aspiring fashion designer (Anna Akana) who is forced by her father to work at her father’s factory in Shenzhen. This will be followed by an opening night reception in the lobby at International House.

The festival will close at Asian Arts Initiative with the documentary Chinatown Rising, taken from footage shot over the course of four decades by Harry Chuck and assembled by his son, director Josh Chuck.

In between, the festival will include over 90 events, including films, concerts and live theater, in addition to a three-day conference at Penn’s Institute for Contemporary Art, on the theme of “Has Asian American Studies Failed?”

The full PAAFF lineup and program book will be revealed at a preview party Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street). The event will feature snacks from Chinatown’s Sang Kee Peking Duck House

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Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival Fall Fest And finally, the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival Fall Fest runs for two weeks, from Nov. 9-23, at a variety of locations in and out of the city.

The festival gets underway Nov. 9, with Picture of His Life, directed by Dani Menkin and Yonatan Nir. The documentary, showing at the Philadelphia Film Center, looks at Israeli wildlife photographer Amos Nachoum, and his mission to photograph a rare polar bear in the Canadian Arctic.

On Nov. 10, it’s Ryan S. Porush’s The Passengers, a documentary about the community of 9,000 Jews who live in Ethiopia, wishing to emigrate to Israel. That’s showing at the Ambler Theater. Inside the Suzanne Roberts Theater on Nov. 16, it’s Latter Day Jew, Aliza Rosen’s documentary about H. Alan Scott, a gay former Mormon — and stand-up comedian — who decides to convert to Judaism and travel to Israel.

On Nov. 17, at the National Museum of American Jewish History, it’s comedians’ Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman’s Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal. Arrive hungry, because the 11 a.m. screening is preceded by a bagel buffet.

The festival wraps up Nov. 23 at the Film Center with Standing Up, Falling Down, a feature film directed by Matt Ratner. It stars Ben Schwartz as a failed comedian who returns to Long Island, where he befriends a dermatologist (Billy Crystal).

For movie buffs out there, it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year.

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f you live, work, dine or drink in Cenerection of the Catto statue arrives new work ter City, you’ve seen Octavius Catto’s dedicated to preserving the memory of the 12-foot bronze statue at City Hall’s African-American activist while uplifting his southern corner. messages of real equality into the present day The memorial known as “A Quest dialogue: Philadelphia-born composer and pifor Parity” is homage to Philadel- anist Uri Caine’s The Passion of Octavius Catphia’s most noted civil rights activist, to. educator, abolitionist and baseball hero. The Based on the 2014 concert commissioned first city-sanctioned public monument to an by the Mann Center in collaboration with the African-American person in Philly Philadelphia Orchestra, Caine’s eleis a bold dedication to one man’s dragant, eloquent mix of jazz, classical, matically diverse and smartly incenchamber music, R&B and gospel is

BY A.D. diary brand of advocacy. an epic along the lines of John Dos AMOROSI Even if you don’t know who Catto Passos’ USA – a reflection of Ameriwas and is, the intensity of sculptor ca’s then and now – torridly told with Branly Cadet’s design is palpable. the aid of old Philly friends in vocal“A Quest for Parity” is also a reminder of ist Barbara Walker, a rhythm section of Mike history’s fucked up racism, then and now, Boone and Clarence Penn and new collaboraPhilly and beyond, as Catto (a Republican) tors in conductor Andre Raphael, the Nadra was killed on Election Day 1871, at 9th and Neal Singers and the Philadelphia Choir EnSouth, by an ethnic Irishman (Democrat) semble. during a day of turbulence where white riot“There’s a reason it’s called ‘passion,” said ers ran roughshod through the city’s black Barbara Walker with gusto. “That’s what Catneighborhoods in an attempt to silence the Afto was about when it came to true freedom rican-American vote. and emancipation, and that’s what we are And yes, the murderer was acquitted. singing and playing about him.”

“Catto gave a commencement speech in Uri Caine, a master of Modern Creative Philadelphia for the Institute of Colored Youth sound and its wild mix of classical, jazz and students in 1864, In that that talk, he urged Tin Pan Alley stylizations — both avant-gargraduating students to help newly freed slaves de and traditional —applies his usual blend(s) to read, write and acclimate to life as free to his compositional passages of The Passion. people,” said one-time Philadelphia Inquirer Whether the listener goes full tilt into its decscribe Murray Dubin, the co-author alongside adent, dissonant strings and airy choral vofellow journalist Daniel R. Biddle of Tasting cals or focuses on Caine’s coolly intense piano Freedom: Octavius Catto and the Battle for lines with hearty singer Barbara Walker in Equality in Civil War America. the foreground, it’s not hard to hear that this Along with the Dubin-Biddle book and the project feels different than what we’re used to

hearing from the Philadelphia-to-NYC transplant, even though much of its tones are similar to that of his most epic works.

Caine started the Catto dialogue in 2014 – a time where he had just released separate albums with trumpeter Dave Douglas and singer Christina Zavaloni – upon the insistence of the Mann Center and its collaboration with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

“I had come through a period of doing other composers’ classical music and releasing my own original albums and writing my own music for those, so the Catto project came at an interesting time, a good time,” said Caine.

The Mann, at the time, was looking to a do a community-based event with gospel singer Marvin Sapp, area musicians and the Philadelphia Orchestra with a message of unity serving as undercurrent. As Caine discussed the project, a Mann executive played a Mahler recording the pianist had done with Barbara Walker and a choir. “That’s it… You have to write a piece now,” Caine recalls the exec saying.

Only what was he to write? About what?

And what sound? And who would be involved?

A connection was made, in Caine & Co.’s mind, as the City Hall statue of Catto was being unveiled, and the activist was to be honored. The pianist recalled gigs he had played in his youth for “Shriners,’… organizations of guys in those hats at lodges … American new workLegion guys ... and there was actually a Catto ry of thegroup,” said Caine, probably referring to Catlifting histo’s Elks Lodge. resent day er and piavius CatOctavius Catto was the

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Caine considered the history of the Philadelphia he knew, musicians such as drummer Philly Joe Jones who was one of this city’s first trolley drivers. As he did with most of his albums’ topics, he got into the story at hand, and read everything he could get his hands on.

For the most part, this meant the one and only in depth book dedicated to all things true and Catto: Murray Dubin and Daniel R. Biddle’s Tasting Freedom.

When these two authors wrote Tasting Freedom, there were no books on Catto, scholarly or general overview.

So why him? And why, them?

Octavius Catto, the muse In 1996, while working at the Inquirer, Dubin wrote a book on the history of South Philadelphia called South Philadelphia: Mummers, Memories and the Melrose Diner. “One of the institutions where I did research was at the Library Company at13th and Locust,” said Dubin. “I was there regularly for weeks and the librarians knew what I was doing. One day in 1994 or 1995, Phil Lapsansky, a librarian with expertise in local black history, gave me an academic essay written in the 1970s about Octavius Catto. Like most academic essays, it was not written very well, but it was nonetheless fascinating and Catto’s speeches were extraordinary. I was surprised that I had never

heard of him and disappointed that no teacher had ever mentioned his name. I added four or five paragraphs to my South Philadelphia book about Catto, but I knew he was worth more. A magazine piece, a book, something.”

By 2001 or 2002, when the two full-time Inquirer writers decided to work together, in addition to the academic essay, they now had Google on their side.

“Our research efforts were stolen moments at night or on weekends,” claimed Dubin. “We knew that Catto was a teacher at what was the best school for African-American children in the city. We knew he was a civil rights leader.

We knew he was a recruiter of black soldiers in the Civil War and we knew he was a baseball player on a black baseball team. It’s difficult to remember when in time you learned something, but by 2003 we wanted to make sure that we could work together easily. We pitched a Catto story to the paper’s Sunday Magazine and had it published that summer.

The reaction to the piece was generally positive, but we received several hateful phone calls criticizing us for putting a black historical face on the cover of the magazine. We also received a delightful phone call from an out-oftown woman who was the great-granddaughter of a woman close to Catto that we wrote about. Both emotional reactions spurred us forward.”

The newspapers of the time were a major source of information for the authors. While the white-owned newspapers did not cover the day-to-day activities of black life, black news-

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papers did. “And because Philadelphia had the largest free black population in the nation, not only did the Philadelphia black newspaper pay attention, but so did black papers elsewhere,” noted Dubin.

“There were also white civil rights newspapers that paid attention to the city because of its abolitionist organizations. The Frederick Douglass newspaper in Rochester, New York often had stories about black Philadelphians and about Catto and his father, the Rev. William Catto.”

The pair researched black fraternal, social and religious organizations and institutions in the 1800s, and had help with Catto research from the historians at African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas (Catto’s church). Often, the two authors met dedicated men from the Catto Elks Lodge at Catto-based events.

“There was so much we didn’t know… so I started trying to get smarter both about his life and about the lives of black men and women in both Philadelphia and the North,” Dubin continued. “I knew something about the history of slavery, but knew very little about the lives of free black men and women in the 1800s. That’s where we started.”

And what began as a biographical look at a forgotten hero of emancipation turned into a tale of a call heeded by many black men and women fighting for equal rights in the North in the 19th century: a civil rights movement long before that of the 1950s and 1960s.

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CATTO, FROM PAGE 17 ment, and used Catto’s life as the spine to tell the bigger and more important story,” said Dubin. “If we had not written about Catto, Dan and I both used to say there were two dozen other incredible and courageous men and women we could have used.”

Ask Dubin if Tasting Freedom is at least partially responsible for the Catto statue and Caine’s long-form classical-jazz work, and he’s pragmatic.

“Let’s be clear — Jim Kenney, then a City Council member, did not learn about Catto because he read Tasting Freedom. He did that on his own. But the book certainly gave his effort to put up a statue some gravitas and name recognition for Catto. We believe the book helped him and the statue committee raise awareness and money. How much help did it give? I do not know. Ask the mayor. As for Uri and the music he composed, I know he read the book and liked it. He asked us questions about Catto, we asked him questions and then, like magic, he made music.”

Racism, as a constant Octavius Catto was born free, to his mother, Sarah Isabella Cain who was a member of Charlestown’s prominent mixed-race DeReef family. His father William T. Catto gained his freedom and was ordained a Presbyterian minister after working as a machinist and being enslaved.

The brood moved to Philadelphia, where his dad wrote “A Semi-Centenary Discourse,” a history of the First African Presbyterian Church in the city. Octavius went to segregated learning institutions such as Lombard Grammar School, before entering New Jersey’s all-white Allentown Academy in Allentown River in 1853. By 1854, when his family returned to Philadelphia, young Catto

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enrolled at the Quakers’ Institute for Colored Youth.

Upon his graduation in 1864 however, Catto’s commencement address touched on the insensitivity of white teachers toward the needs of African-American students. The seed had been planted, and from there, Catto crafted eloquent, wise speeches dedicated to equality, civil rights and desegregation, while holding posts such as that of Corresponding Secretary of the Pennsylvania Equal Rights League and Vice President of the State Convention of Colored People held.

In 1865, with a reputation for elegantly incendiary writing and oratory, Catto delivered the opening address at the celebration of the second anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Catto also picked up on the cause of desegregating Philly’s horse-drawn streetcars, especially where women were concerned. Not only did he aid in the passage of a bill that prohibited segregation on transit systems in Pennsylvania, Catto was a necessary part of the state’s vote to ratify the 15th Amendment prohibiting discrimination against citizens in registration and voting based on race or color.

“Coming to terms with the long history of racism and the accounts of Catto’s deeds and words made me want to use his texts as the basis of our story,” said Caine. “I began calling the two authors, Dan and Murray – great guys – to get their insights into their book, as well as seeking out any and all documents, films, whatever I could get my hands on.”

One-time Philadelphia Orchestra assistant conductor Andre Raphael became part of the project, and was integral – after the Mann concert’s event – in pushing Caine and Co. to get to record that music they made, first, with the Philadelphia Orchestra. “There was enthusiasm about Caine’s piece, that we talked for a few years about trying to record it,”

said Raphael, currently a conductor laureate of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. “What was neat about the project was that it started from the ground up, with Uri and I having conversations about why the album would be important and how we could make it work “ Caine claimed that it was frustrating at first. “But, after Trump was elected, we really thought it was crucial to the temperature of the times.” A Kickstarter was enacted for funding, the cost was met, and the album was set to be recorded. “Funding it through Kickstarter made it an independent project, and gave it a personal focus,” noted Raphael.

Caine divided Catto’s biography into 10 musical chapters with different moods and movements guided by the spirit of righteous indignation and literate furor. It’s not new territory for Caine, shifting from dissonant classical to calm jazz trio passages.

“The text lends itself to various styles, and one could then think of it as a modern day representation of what the feeling must have been like when some events happened during Catto’s lifetime,” claimed Rapahel. “Through those words, I imagined it as something dramatic, sung by a choir. As I was reading his views on equality, the words of the Constitution also came into view. I liked the contrast of the concerto-like and the dissonant, playing into the harder elements of the story, such as his murder. Even the baseball thing, I wanted that to be playful, something more Charles Ives-like.”

For the three minutes and 12 seconds of “Baseball Star of 1867,” you’ll get to hear how a serious man was also a great sporting hero.

You are moved by the dramatic arcs within the Passion and its forward progression.

“Uri, an esteemed jazz pianist who also composes classical works, understands how to write for an orchestra and gives the music a

Barbara Walker and Uri Caine have worked together on other musical projects making this collaboration a “no brainer” according to the singer. | Image courtesy: Uri Caine

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gospel feel,” said Raphael of that progression.

“Those attributes, combined with his world views, made him the right composer for this story. “ While all of Caine’s work has the feel of an epiphany or a hallelujah chorus – even at its darkest display – The Passion of Ocatius Catto has a rise to it that, even when its protagonist dies, feels sanctified and elevated. “It’s exactly what it should be, about a man who would not give up his struggle,” noted Caine. “I wanted to give this, at its start, a “once upon a time” feeling, and build its mood from there to climax.”

Raphael places Caine’s compositions in a larger context when he stated that the scope of this music can actually help us heal. “It’s powerful with songs that mirror protest songs, patriotic songs and of course the words of Catto himself from some of his speeches. There is something very uplifting about the work, which not only brings further historical clarity, but a sense of how we should live together.”

Barbara Walker – a powerhouse vocalist possessed of a rich dynamic baritone and nuanced subtle theatricality – is well versed in everything from Hammond B-3 organ jazz (thank her dad for that, as the West Philly pair played together) to simmering R&B (“Aretha and AL Green were my first favorites). She’s toured with Patti LaBelle, Oscar Brown Jr. and Branford Marsalis, recorded with LL Cool J and Jamaaladeen Tacuma, made house music for the Brando/DeNiro movie The Score, and worked the dramatic musical stage in tribute to Duke Ellington with Essentially Ellington.

But, Walker, the literal voice of The Passion of Octavius Catto — soulfully singing parts of the activist’s speeches – said “No matter what else I’m doing, Uri comes first,” of a collaboration that started almost as soon as they met.

She is, in a fashion, the most crucial piece of the Passion puzzle as Catto’s and Caine’s voice is her voice. Then again, Walker has been Caine’s muse since they met 23 years ago in a most auspicious fashion.

“We met in in St. Barts, when my agent sent me down to the Caribbean to sing R&B, and Uri was my keyboardist, a lounge act for 45 minutes a night,” she said with a big laugh.

“We fell in love with each other like brother and sister.”

Three years passed before Caine called Walker to do him a favor: sing on the Uri Caine Orchestra’s 1999 album The Sidewalks of New York: Tin Pan Alley.

“For $1,000, that was more than a favor,” noted Walker. “We’ve been working together ever since, and thank God for his friendship and the collaborations that we do. He lets me be free, tells me to feel it out, do what I want to do.”

Caine, calling Walker “a great friend,” states that the singer is equally open minded and collaborative. “We just try different things. It’s easy to work together.”

With that, Walker has recorded as a vocalist and lyricist on Caine opuses such as 2000’s

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The Goldberg Variations, 2004’s Dark Flame, 2005’s Shelf-Life , 2013’s Caine/Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, 2018’s Poem of a Cell, Vol. 1: The Song of Songs, and more. Then came Octavius Catto, a subject “so interesting and so powerful.”

Walker knew of Catto’s civil rights advances before the project, but, curiously did her research into his life and achievements, studying his speeches repeatedly before she stepped into the recording studio. “They gave me the necessary insight and inspiration to go deeper into the songs and Catto’s words,” said Walker.

She starts singing the lyrics “We can rise, yes, we can rise,” and talking about the momentum of songs such as “No East No West,” and begins hooting. “I’m feeling it now,” she said with a laugh. “Considering the election, watching the primaries’ politicians and their little pitches, a song such as “No East No West” and its discussion of voters’ right for all makes sense. It’s current… in our faces today.

We’re still working toward freedom and salvation. Plus, he was a martyr for his cause like Dr. Martin Luther King. “ The singer quickly personalizes Catto’s words by quietly mentioning “The Lament of Caroline Le Count,” the song of the late activist fiancée, with Walker stating that her husband died over 20 years ago. “That song touched my heart, and allowed me to project my pain into the lyrics. We did that song last, and when I went to get into the booth, I began to cry. They had to wait for me to be able to sing it without tearing up.” Though Walker had to stop her sobbing, you can hear love’s palpable loss in every phrase.

Walker quickly focuses on a most unlikely aspect of Catto’s heroism – being a black ball player and team organizer at a time when sports were strictly a province of white America – with a clever idea for marketing.

“Catto was a baseball star, co-founded the Philadelphia Pythians. I told Uri that when the Phillies play, we can set up a tribute to African-American ballplayers in Philly history, and celebrate Octavius Catto’s memory by playing a song or two.”

When asked if Caine is much of a sports guy, Walker confirms suspicions with an emphatic “No,” but does say that he’s big on her suggestion.

Ask Walker what she hopes audiences will feel from her new album with Uri Caine - whether they know the historical legend of Ocatvius Catto, or simply stroll by his statue on a casual basis - and the singer is blunt.

“That passion of Catto’s, how it’s going on now, and will continue to go on,” she says.

“That’s what should know. If you don’t stand for something, you’re going to fall for anything.”

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Where the hoes at?

To the Editor,

To the Editor, I work at a health center in North Philadelphia. Many of our patients struggle with physical and mental illnesses. We hear a lot about the importance of diet, exercise and medication compliance.

But what good is any of that if your hospital is transformed into a luxury hotel or condo? I have watched Wall Street companies and private equity firms shut down hospitals like Hahnemann and interfere with our healthcare across Pennsylvania.

Enough is enough.

I am a member of Put People First! PA (PPF), a grassroots human rights organization, and we are fighting back against Wall St.’s agenda. Seniors living in Manor Care nursing homes across the state were being neglected and mistreated in the understaffed, poorly regulated private facilities.

In Pittsburgh, a PPF member’s mother was neglected and ultimately died.

We took action to shine a light on these conditions. In Lancaster, mega “non-profit” UPMC uses Wall Street’s playbook.

They purchased, and quickly shut down, the historic St. Joseph’s hospital in Lancaster city. Real estate players are working to turn the site into luxury housing. Sound familiar? Just last week, we called out these and other healthcare profiteers with statewide Medicaid marches.

Who in our state government is on our side in this fight against Wall Street? Our utilities, like electric and water, are considered public goods and regulated by the state. Healthcare should be considered a public good too. That’s why we are campaigning for legislation to establish a public healthcare advocate in PA, an independent ombudsman’s office vested with the authority to win money back for patients and fight for everyone’s healthcare rights.

Find out more at putpeoplefirstpa.org.

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Taking the taste out of your mouth To the Editor, Regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to ban vape flavorings: The percentage of 12th graders who vape skyrocketed from 28 percent in 2017 to around 37 percent within the last year, and recent reports of severe lung illnesses have been linked to the use of these e-cigarettes.

Since the Trump administration’s push to ban flavored e-cigarettes in the face of major illnesses and deaths, we’re already learning that some chemicals in vape flavor products, like pulegone, are carcinogens that were banned as food additives by the FDA just last year. Greater regulations on vape pod ingredients are long overdue.

Current research has not yet identified a definite cause for this pulmonary illness, but preliminary studies have suggested a possible link with some of the compounds found in the flavored e-cigarette pods.

Generally, the lungs react to inhaled chemicals by recognizing them as foreign to the body and increasing inflammation, which ultimately destroys the lung tissue in the process and can lead to diseases like pneumonia or emphysema.

There is no reason to believe the body would react any differently to chemicals in e-cigarettes. We support the Trump Administration’s decision to increase the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) oversight of e-cigarette flavorings.

With vaping’s appeal among our youth, continued research into the ingredients, manufacturing and sale of these devices should be everybody’s priority. We urge the FDA and local legislators to halt the sale of flavored cartridges and implement greater safety precautions for flavoring ingredients immediately.

—Troy Anlage, Ishani Khatiwala, Rostyslav Bukachevskyy, Swaksha Rachuri and Zane Kaleem | MS2, Drexel University College of Medicine

I remember when your newspaper used to be 100 pages, man, and at least 20 of those pages were the ho ads. You had everything in there. Asian birds, Spanish ones, Black babes...what happened? Where’d all that go? You got the Squirt dudes hugging each other and like one phone sex ad.

You’re supposed to be alternative news. I like that you still keep Savage and it seems like you pick writers that don’t care about PC, but we need that smut, baby. Philly needs that smut.

P.S. Love the puzzle, but make a way for me to print it out online. Sometimes I miss the paper, but I love the puzzle.

— Allen Richardson | Frankford

Gays aren’t people too, apparently To the Editor, I read your [Sept. 26 editorial] “The Bowie Book.” You should listen to your friend and realize the countless ways you’re setting your son, who you claim to love so much, for failure. Whether you choose to believe it or not, homosexuality is a sin before God. It’s a part of our culture, fine, whatever. We have no choice but to live with that, but that doesn’t mean it’s not immoral. Reading books to your child about a man created as man who “explored his sexuality” questions not only your parenting but your own feelings on gay culture. I invite you to read Leviticus 18:22 and then read it again, and then think about what you’re telling your child.

— Martin | South Philadelphia

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To the Editor, Politicians are people with jobs and with bosses.

On its face, that seems like a relatively uncontroversial statement, but I'm always surprised at how much time people spend looking for high principle in the decisions politicians make instead of considering the mundane dynamics of political employment.

In a recent column, I pointed out that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.) finally opened a formal impeachment inquiry versus President Donald Trump because she's good at counting votes, not because she's personally keen on the idea. Pelosi wants to keep her party's top job in the US House of Representatives.

Sometimes keeping that job involves running to the front of parades she didn't plan.

When I write things like this, some accuse me of being overly cynical.

Agree or disagree with a particular politician on a particular issue, they're convinced that politicians in general are more like painters or musicians who create art for the sake of art than like fry cooks or janitors who work for paychecks and in the hope of promotion.

I don't think I'm too cynical. I'm not saying that politicians lack principles or beliefs. I'm not saying they never act on their principles or beliefs. But they're people with jobs and

with bosses. Many people seek particular jobs out of what we might consider selfless, or at least highly principled, motives.

A kid dreams of becoming a veterinarian because he or she loves animals.

Decades later, is that kid still spaying, neutering, smooshing stool samples, etc., solely from pure love of animals, or does paying the mortgage and building a profitable practice (or remaining employed in one) perhaps also play a role?

The average elected official probably answers to more bosses than the average American worker. Voters.

Campaign contributors. Party officials.

Fellow politicians up and down the ladder of power.

Those bosses have conflicting goals and priorities, which means conflicting pressures on the politician.

Pressure to move slowly on something he supports.

Pressure to move fast on something she has doubts about. Pressure to sacrifice his goals to the group's goals, just for now, we'll get to your thing soon, pinky promise.

Politicians aren’t ethereal creatures of pure principle, operating on a higher moral plane than the rest of us. They’re people with jobs and with bosses, just LIKE the rest of us.

And that’s more than sufficient reason to not give them much power OVER the rest of us.

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Here’s the Thing October 3rd, 2019

Hello! The world has turned like a plastic pail left for years in your overgrown yard revealing its pale sun-bleached autumn overcarriage and richly-toned unders flecked with earthy specks and glints of broken and sparkling phyllosilicates. What is it in the air of autumn that brings us back to the small years?! What is it about the planet tilting swiftly toward night that shakes us awake to fight the receding tide of a summer already dead? Why do we only care about things when they’re gone or going? I don’t know the answer to any of these questions but I do know that if you drink two fifths of tequila and make a crossword puzzle for an indeterminate collection of strangers across Philadelphia, you don’t feel any better. Or worse. You don’t feel anything.

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for R eal Human Beings!

Aquarius Someone may offer you a deal that seems too good to be true. You’re smart enough to see through this. Take it all with a smile and a nod, but don’t be suckered into responsibility.

Taurus Friends will gather for a variety of reasons this week, and celebration will run high, but keep your spending reasonable for an unforeseen financial burden near the middle of the

Leo Friends or work may rub you the wrong way this week, but you can take solace in romance, be it fantasy or reality. Gaze at the glow in the dark stars on your ceiling. Hold their hand. Drift.

Scorpio You’re likely to receive any help that you request this week, so be assertive in your needs. It may surprise you how willing your friends are to help.

Thursday is your lucky day.

Pisces Your communication with animals is very high this week. It’s a great week to find a new pet or to visit a zoo. If you play a board game around midweek, you’re likely to win.

Gemini Friends or coworkers may come to you with problems or concerns that make you uncomfortable.

Don’t put up with shit talking if you don’t want to. Seek out positive friends to match your Autumn mood.

Virgo Friends or lovers may approach you with emotional or spiritual needs this week, but you have needs of your own, and would do well to attend to yourself before helping others.

Sagittarius A close friend or lover may move away or move on this week. Don’ take it personally.

Conversely, another friend or acquaintance may see fit to upgrade your relationship. Inhale. Exhale.

Aries You stand to lose a Capricorn or Cancer friend or lover this week if you don’t let them know how much you care for them. Be honest, even if it makes you feel vulnerable.

Cancer New romance is unlikely, but rekindling old friendships is, especially with a Taurus. Invite people along with whom you don’t usually hang out.

Libra Expect a lull in energy or motivation later in the week, and plan for it by getting your work done early. Procrastination is not your friend this week. Also, don’t rely on others to follow through with promises.

Capricorn Someone will flatter you with empty compliments this week in an attempt to get favors from you. Don’t be swayed.

Words are a fiat currency. Take it in stride and be true to yourself.

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Drug Companies Fear Release Of New $2 Sex Pill For Older Men Men in clinical trial see huge boost in desire, strength of erections, and sexual activity without side effects.

NEW YORK - It’s hard to believe that in America today an affordable pill that could improve the sex lives of millions of men is in danger of being yanked from the shelves. And it’s just because big drug companies fear for their pro�its.

Big Pharma is worried because men are reporting increased sex drive, stronger erections and more stamina - all without the side-effects and $40-per-pill price tag associated with drugs like Viagra. Clinical results show men feel these bene�its within just a few weeks of taking JackedUp’s active ingredient.

The product also has a unique ability to help men feel more passion, desire, and sex drive. These impressive bene�its come from boosting free testosterone levels by up to a whopping 193%. Doctors are astounded by its effects.

Why do drug companies want this pill stopped? Since the “JackedUp” pill is natural, drug companies can’t patent it (like they did with Viagra) and make big pro�its. Plus, if you’re over 50 and suffering from low sex drive, decreased stamina and inability to perform, low testosterone is the biggest factor. If you can safely boost your testosterone, you won’t need their

“If you’re over 50 and suffering from low sex drive, decreased stamina and inability to perform, low testosterone is a major factor. Drug companies do NOT want men to know about this afforable new pill...”

The pill, made for men over 50, was released early last month. Despite Big Pharma’s efforts, sales have already exceeded expectations.

Exciting Bene�its

There are very good reasons why sales are booming and drug companies want it gone. Apart from costing just two dollars per daily dose, the clinical results con�irm JackedUp’s active ingredient is very impressive.

It greatly boosts a man’s ability to get and keep erections. Stamina during sex also improves.

expensive pills. That’s the very reason big business is trying to have it pulled from the shelves.

Strong Clinical Results Worry Big Pharma

Recent clinical trials on JackedUp’s active ingredient have made the drug companies more desperate. The trial results were published in major medical journals, and doctors are now recommending JackedUp to patients.

The testing was done on men 40 – 65 years old, and the results were remarkable. The men who took the active ingredient in JackedUp reported major improvements in their sex lives. Their ability to get and keep erections went up by over 200%. Libido and sex drive surged. Even staying power and stamina during sex more than doubled!

Head of product development, Dave McNeill, said the big drug companies weren’t worried at �irst. “They didn’t care because the active ingredient can take a few weeks before many men really feel the bene�its. But these awesome clinical trials really got their attention. They’re learning A LOT of

men will wait a few weeks if it means avoiding negative side effects and saving money.”

How It Works

The “JackedUp” pill works by helping older men produce more testosterone.

It doesn’t force dangerous fake testosterone into your body like injections do. Instead, it works with your body to produce testosterone naturally. And the results have been extraordinary.

It’s like your body reboots itself to feel like it did in the prime of your life.

Initial Users Are Thrilled…

And Worried

“After only one bottle I noticed a high change in my sex drive. At age 77, this is almost a God send product. I will be a customer for life..”

- Earl C, 77 years old, Ohio “My wife and I were both sexually vibrant until I had prostate cancer.

After my surgery we tried everything my doctor recommended but nothing worked. Within a few weeks of taking JackedUp, everything has been functioning beautifully and we’ve been riding high ever since!”

- Ken S., 78 years old, Phoenix, AZ

Doctors Speak Out

Drug companies are also concerned that doctors are now recommending JackedUp. The active ingredient has strong clinical results and lacks the side effects seen in current drugs on the market. This makes it an easy option for doctors to suggest.

Dr. Laguna-Bedia, a specialist in internal medicine says, “A lot of men think their lack of interest and inability to perform are simply parts of aging. This is just not true. JackedUp can help these men regain a healthy appetite for sex and the physical ability to perform.”

Dr. Jacob Moss notes, “I recommend JackedUp if you’re struggling with getting and keeping erections or low libido. It’s also a great option for men who want to last longer and have more control over when they orgasm.”

Big Pharma Worried: Older men are having better sex after taking the newly released $2 pill called JackedUp. Clinical trials show active ingredient triggers surge in desire, strength of erections, and sexual activity in older men.

Special Opportunity for Our Readers Older men are rushing to buy this product. This is making inventory disappear fast. Thankfully, a special discounted supply has been reserved for Philadelphia Weekly readers. But only for those who call within the next 48 hours.

This is the best opportunity to try JackedUp risk-free with their 100% results guarantee.

A Regional Order Hotline has been set up for local readers to call. This gives all men an equal chance to try JackedUp. Starting at 6:00 am today the order hotline will be open for the next 48 hours. All you have to do is call TOLL FREE 1-888-926-7956 and the company will do the rest.

Due to recent media attention, phone lines are often busy. If you call and do not immediately get through, please be patient and call back. Current supplies of JackedUp are limited, and callers that don’t get through to the order hotline within the next 48 hours will be forced to wait for more inventory to be produced. This can take as long as 6 weeks.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. ALL DOCTORS MENTIONED ARE REMUNERATED FOR THEIR SERVICES. ALL CLINICAL STUDIES ON JACKEDUP’S ACTIVE INGREDIENT WERE INDEPENDENTLY CONDUCTED AND WERE NOT SPONSORED BY THE MAKERS OF JACKEDUP.

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Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival

Halloween is essentially a month-long event. Getting into spooky season back then for us meant turning on movies like Hocus Pocus and baking those Pillsbury Halloween sugar cookies.

Hell, we still do that now, and we’re lucky enough to have events like these to relive the good days even more | 7:30 pm. $13. Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut St. filmadelphia.org

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Back 2 School Club Party

At this point, you’ve already spent about a month in school. Let some stress loose and party once again. We expect there to be bumping DJ beats and lots of space to dance. | 10 pm. $12. TLO Event Complex, 1621 Cecil B. Moore Ave. eventbrite.com

Night Market: Point Breeze

Get outside and get a taste of all the food and entertainment in the area.

You can’t miss the last night market of the season. | 6 pm.

Free. Ellsworth St. and Point Breeze Ave. nightmarketphilly.org MUSIC

White Fence

A big home with a white picket fence is part of the traditional American dream. Let this guy be a part of it, too. You never knew you needed this weird psychedelic pop in your life. | 9 pm. $15. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.

COMEDY

Songs You Left Behind

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Latin-American folks sing the songs that they grew up with in their home countries.

Listen to the stories held within the music, and relate to that feeling we all get when we think of where we came from. | 7 pm. Free. Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St.

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If you’ve ever had the urge to get out on the open water that is the Schuylkilll, then here’s your chance.

This annual race allows Philadelphia to take part in a Chinese tradition that highlights teamwork, camaraderie and a ton of fun. If you’re comfortable with going out on the water and have signed a waiver, then you’ll be apart of a pretty exciting and colorful event that takes place each fall here in Philly.

If you’re good on all of that and

would just like to watch, that’s cool too as this near all-day event will provide a chance to take in what’s supposed to a be nice fall day along Kelly Drive to watch some boats. The description on the race site says it’s a “wet, wild” experience, which means if you do go you might be able to play a little game of “watch the amateur rowers fall into the river with abandon.

Whichever route you choose, we’re sure it’ll be worth the trip

WHAT: Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m COST: Free. WHERE: Gillin Boathouse, 2200 Kelly Drive MORE: philadragonboatfestival.com/default.asp

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If you have some comedic material to show the audience, or just want to come check out local talent, this is the open mic for you. Sign up beforehand if you’re brave enough, or take a chance by entering the lottery - you just may get a spot if you’re lucky. | 8 pm. $5. Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com MUSIC

KOKOKO!

This group is like nothing you’ve heard before. They get their unique fusion of sounds by playing cans and plastic containers as instruments.

You don’t need to drop thousands on a guitar to be a real good musician. | 8:30 pm. $20. Boot and Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. bootandsaddlephilly.com

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Everyone in familiar with She’s soothi A relaxing night to do with her sou something for homeless folks. Chill out and knit some meaningful mittens, hats and scarves a local girl w become as b for the homeless to stay | 8:30 pm. $ warm in this winter. Bring your own supplies, and your Hits, 529 W. own desire to give back to eventbrite. the community. | 11 am.

Free. The School District of Philadelphia Auditorium, 440 N. Broad St.

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Nick at Nite

Times are tough, so let’s relive those days where everything was alright.

Get wild to all your favorite throwback and guilty pleasure hits. All song requests are welcomed by the DJ, so run the night however you want, whether it be with Britney or Blink-182. | 10 pm. Free. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com

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Ghost Ship: Waterfront Arts Debut Installation

You’re not tripping balls - it’s actually there. This spooky season, an apparently haunting image of a ghost ship will be projected underneath the Ben Franklin Bridge. This is the first time art will be displayed along the waterfront like this. | 7 pm.

Free. Race Street Pier, 199 N. Columbus Blvd.

NHL Global Series Watch Party

Not all of us are lucky enough to follow the Flyers to Prague.

Watch all the action go down against the Blackhawks in this special series game.

Sure, you could watch it at home, but you won’t be getting killer appetizers and fresh beers on tap. | 1 pm. Prices vary. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. facebook.com

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Sophie Coran

Everyone in Philly should get familiar with Coran’s name.

She’s soothing our ears with her soulful vocals and meaningful lyrics. Support a local girl who’s on track to become as big as Alicia Keys. | 8:30 pm. $10. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave.

Night of Lights

The history of Chestnut Hill runs deep. See it all on display at this special show of public appreciation for the neighborhood. Stores will be staying open late and projecting historical films and images on their windows. | 7 pm. Free. Locations vary.

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Late Night First Friday

Every month, this bar hosts a showcase of emergent Philly artists. This month, it will feature the impressive work of Jane Surak and Virginia Chonko. | 9 pm. Free. Jerry’s Bar, 129 W. Laurel St. facebook.com COMEDY

We Love the Media

TV and entertainment has shaped society more than we thought. Reminisce about the happy days with a sketch comedy show that observes the influences of our favorite movies and shows. | 10:30 pm. $12. Philly Improv Theater, 2030 Sansom St. eventbrite.com

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A Day in Their Shoes: Poverty Simulation

Poverty affects one quarter of Philly residents, but those who haven’t had to go through it don’t quite understand. This day-long simulation serves to sensitize people to the struggles that those in poverty have to face. | 8:30 am. Free. Bishop McDevitt High School, 125 Royal Ave., Wyncote. eventbrite.com FESTIVAL

Girard Ave. Street Festival

A day to meet your neighbors and enjoy all the area has to offer Music, food and an artisan market will represent some of the best things about Brewerytown. | 12 pm.

Free. 29th St. and Girard Ave.

DANCE

Beauty and the Beast Ballet Drama, dance, grace. All will be in full swing in this performance of one of everybody’s favorite Disney tales. Watch and appreciate the challenge of telling a story through only dance moves. | 7:30 pm. $25-$35.

Mandell Theater, 3220 Chestnut St. arballet.org FESTIVAL

Midtown Village Fall Fest

LGBTQ

Leather Pride Night

The kinky community comes together for this night in support of Project Home and the William Way LGBT Community Center. Enjoy a cigar social and dance your ass off for the rest of the night. | 5 pm. $20. Voyeur, 1221 St. James St. phillyleatherpride2019. brownpapertickets.com FUNDRAISER

Gamers vs.

Cancer

Walk around the neighborhood and feel the fresh fall air. Although it still feels like summer out here, it’s not - so, it’s time to get into all our favorite fall festivities. | 12 pm. Free.

13th St. between Market and Locust St.

Gamers will likely survive the apocalypse, so they’re a credible opponent to go up against cancer. This 24-hour gaming tournament has games for everyone to play to raise money for the American Cancer Society. | 10 am. Prices vary. Localhost, 908 N. 3rd St.

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Live in the Moment

Leave the bullshit behind for a night. Let loose to all your favorite trap and R&B songs.

This party is strictly for those that can learn how to let go. | 8 pm. $15. Taqiy Studios, 3237 Amber St. eventbrite.com

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COMEDY

Spin Da Freaking Wheel Fitting enough entertaining comedy into a four minute performance is hard enough.

It’s all turned up a notch with a wheel, which will decide how these comedians must perform their sets. It could either go perfectly right or horribly wrong. | 8:30 pm.

Free. Cave, 1932 N. 17th St. withfriends.co

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5K Mosaic Brunch Run

Get fit and cultured at the same time. Run through a beautiful course of Philly’s mosaic art displays and raise money for the Mosaic Preservation Fund. Enjoy a whole year of membership to the Magic Gardens for your efforts. | Saturday, 8 am. $49. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. eventbrite.com

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White Denim

You’ve never heard sounds created like these before.

This group somehow manages to fuse all random sounds together to make chill tracks. Truly genredefying and a must-see. | 7 pm. $7. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St.

One of the current rock-n-roll greats.

Watch them be unafraid to get dirty onstage. We’d be pretty afraid, though, because how are they going to get the stains out of that denim? | Sunday, 8 pm. $20.

The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St.

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WXPN 5K Run

It doesn’t matter if you can run or walk it - either way, you’ll directly be helping someone in need. This 5K will support Musicians on Call - an organization which allows musicians to play at the bedsides of people with illnesses. | 8 am. $50. Penn Park, 3100 Walnut St.

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crafty brain. Show up for a family-friendly day full of art performances and crafty activities. | 10 am. $14.

Pennovation Works, 3401 Grays Ferry Ave. phillymakerfaire. ticketleap.com FESTIVAL

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Italian Festival

Holy tortellini. There will be endless supplies of heartwarming Italian food and music at this annual street festival. If you can withstand some belly bloat from all that pasta, stay all day to hear some great local talent. | 12 pm. Free. 1700 S. 9th St. facebook.com

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Masters of Horror Marathon

Get spooked over and over and over again.

Five of the most memorable and scary horror movies will be played back to back for brave moviegoers.

Stay the distance if you can handle it. | Sunday, 12 pm. $30.

Lightbox Film Center, 3701 Chestnut St. lightboxfilmcenter. org

The Warm Up Phamily BBQ

This iconic event in Philly’s music community is unfortunately coming to a close. Come out to the last open mic/performance/ jam session to make some history. On the upside, the venue will also be celebrating its eighth anniversary. | 4 pm.

Free. The Boom Room, 1300 N. Front St. facebook.com ART

Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire

All makers are welcome to celebrate innovations in creativity. The level you’re at doesn’t matter - just be enthusiastic about changing the world with your own

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Steve Lacy

This guy was Grammy nominated when he was still in high school. Now, at 21, he’s doing pretty damn well for himself. He’s on tour, taking his alternative R&B magic around the country. | 8 pm. $30. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com LEARN

Poison or Panacea?

Forget cold medicine there’s tons of plants in the world that can heal just as well. Learn how to decipher the good from the poisonous at this pop-up exhibit. Read from some old literature on all kinds of medicinal benefits of herbs. | 5:30 pm. Free.

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Hillary and Chelsea Clinton

The former First family will be in Philly to promote their new book, “The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience.”

Discuss legendary women who made history with some women who are rather familiar with making history. | 6:30 pm. $45. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. constitutioncenter.org MUSIC

That 1 Guy

Sometimes, just one is all you need. This is that one guy that does all the stuff - you know who he is. If you don’t, though, you’re missing out.

This guy plays a “magic pipe” on stage all by himself, and manages to wow the crowd every damn time. | 8 pm. $13.

MilkBoy, 1100 Chestnut St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

Incubus

It’s already been 20 years since these guys released their album “Make Yourself,” which includes a lot of their hits we all know. This is the second show they’ll be playing in Philly on this tour - we wanted them so damn much that they decided to come back again. | 8 pm. $29.50-$99.50. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com

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The Distillers

This band has been in business 21 years, and hadn’t released any new music in 15. That all changed with their 2018 single “Man vs. Magnet,” which they re-released in February. New music or not, it’s imperative to catch these punk kids while they’re around. | 8:30 pm. $35. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com OUTDOORS

Swanky Garden Party

Eat some fancy food in a perfectly preserved historic home. Join Billy Penn for a night of conversation and of locally made food and drinks. | 7 pm. $55. Powel House, 244 S. 3rd St. eventbrite.com

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Champagne Girl

This is the punk people are listening to down on the bayou. Let’s show these New Orleans dudes what the Philly scene is all about. Go hard and don’t hold back. | 8 pm. $10. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. facebook.com TRIVIA

Disney Pixar Trivia

All we can hear is the sound as that lamp bounces onto the screen. So many of the innovative and nostalgic films we know have been the work of Pixar. If you get some questions wrong, just keep swimming until you reach the top. | 7:30 pm. Free. The Field House, 1150 Filbert St.

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Noah Kahan

You really can succeed at anything if you work hard at it - even if you’re from the middle of nowhere Vermont.

It’s worked for Kahan, who has seen one of his singles go platinum in Australia and has toured the world to share his gift. | 8:30 pm. $20-$89.

Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com MUSIC

Ottmar Liebert

It takes a lot of talent to wow a crowd with just an acoustic guitar. Liebert has all that talent and more. His flamenco-style playing has gone platinum in the U.S. and beyond, so you bet he knows how to strum those strings. | 8 pm. $30. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. facebook.com

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Spooky Spirits and Boozy Boos

The only thing that’s scary is how good these drinks taste. Learn how to whip up some batches of brew good enough for all the witches to get lit off of. | Tuesday, 6:30 pm. $40. Art in the Age, 116 N. 3rd St.

MUSIC

Mason Ramsey

This is the kid that got famous for yodeling in a Walmart. At just 12 years old, he’s already achieved so much fame, and he’s on a successful nationwide tour. Walmart makes stars happen. | Tuesday, 8 pm. $20. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

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Garden Plant Swap

You’ve cared for it and given it all the love you could - now, swap it out for another one.

Share your beloved plants with your neighbors at this monthly swap, where you’ll find a variety of beautiful foliage to keep in your home garden. | 6 pm. Free. PHS Pop Up Garden, 1436 South St. facebook.com MUSIC

Despised Icon

Extreme metal music that will make you want to pull your eyelids back and overthrow the government.

The band’s newest album “Beast” is a statement on the fucked up current nature of the world, after all. | 7 pm. $22. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

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There Goes the Neighborhood Diversity is the focus of this comedy open mic. Get up there and go on about anything that’s happening in the world from your point of view. We all come from somewhere different and we’re all unique. Tell us something we can laugh about. | 8 pm. $16. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com INTERESTS

Tokusatsu

Tokusatsu is Japanese sci-fi and fantasy TV shows and

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films, like Godzilla. Binge on a new show every week and get weird at this bar.

You’ll always see something different, but it’ll always be a show from the 1960s-70s. | 8 pm. $5. Trestle Inn, 339 N. 11th St. facebook.com DISCUSSION

E3 Series: #BlackGirlRise

This community series is dedicated to making sure young black women can make enact change throughout the stage. This first installment will get everybody talking about passing a new sex education bill, and people will be encouraged to share their experiences with the subject. | 5:30 pm. Free. Scribe Video Center, 3908 Lancaster Ave. eventbrite.com FOOD & DRINK

Wine Tasting: Animal Labels

If an animal is on the label, we’re interested in it. Taste some wines with adorable animals on the bottle to benefit the Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, who is co-hosting the tasting. | 6:30 pm. $40.

Jet Wine Bar, 1525 South St. jetwinebar.ticketleap.com MOVIES

Free Rooftop Movies

Don’t miss free screenings on top of a luxurious rooftop park. Lay out on the grass and enjoy the gentle fall breeze. This week’s movie is Rocky II - an essential piece of Philly film history. | 8 pm. Free. Cira Green, 80 S. 30th St. facebook.com

COMEDY

Mike Brooks, A Loving Tribute Show

The tragic passing of Brooks seriously impacted the Philly comedy community.

Laugh and have a good time in his honor, all while giving support to his family while they really need it. | 8 pm. $5$25. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. philadelphia. heliumcomedy.com INTERESTS

Pride Night

Get the shit scared out of you at this special night behind bars. Your ticket gets you into an afterparty at Al Capone’s cell with a cabaret performance by Glitter and Garbage. | 7 pm. $24.

Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave. facebook.com MUSIC

Perpetual Groove

These guys have the same allure of Phish and all those jam bands. Following them on tour is just a small part of the typical fan experience.

Get into their catchy rock and intense visuals at each of their performances. | 8 pm. $18. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

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Hannah Krupa

Listen to the soulful music of a local talented musician. Krupa will be performing in a gallery space with plenty to offer.

Immerse yourself in art and talent. | 7 pm. $30. HOT BED, 723 Chestnut St. eventbrite.com

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Martha Graham Yeshi Cracker Chinatown Cabaret Night Market Take some advice from this tall, hairy drag queen. Sit down with her as she shares some tales over a stiff cocktail or two. Her last performance sold out, so you bet people are clamoring to see her. | 8 pm. $20. L’Etage, 624 S. 6th St.

We all know that Chinatown has so much to offer as a commercial and cultural hub.

All that and more will be on display as a ton of vendors hit the streets for this night market. | 7 pm. Free. 10th St. between Arch and Vine St. yeshinightmarket.com

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Cornhole for Cancer Research

Toss the bags for a cause other than winning a round of beer. Bring out your competitive side to raise money for the American Association for Cancer Research, | 6 pm. $10. Piazza Pod Park, 1075 Germantown Ave. facebook.com

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The Thirsty Caterpillar Beer Garden

From a butterfly into a beer garden. Secure your spot at this exclusive event that will be happening one night only.

Live music, butterflies, beer and food will mystify the night. | 7 pm. $10. Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion, 8046 Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com

Bon Iver

Gentle indie folk that takes you to a different world.

Despite standing out with his own sound, Bon Iver manages to find new magic with each major musician he collaborates with. | 7:30 pm.

Prices vary. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. liacourascenter.com

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Beer and Mead Festival

Drink lots of beer and throw axes. Sounds a little dangerous, but we’ve never had a good time without a little risk involved. Not to worry, though - it’s a definite way to have a good time. | Thursday, 6 pm. $25. Bury the Hatchet, 1719 Washington Ave. burythehatchet.com

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Make and Take: Chocolate and Green Tea

We always love hearing that chocolate has health benefits.

Learn about all of them, and take home some recipes and a medicinal hot chocolate blend. Staying healthy can be delicious. | Thursday, 6:30 pm. $20. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. facebook.com

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This historically certified home, a classic beauty from the late Federal style circa 1830, has been lovingly restored and thoroughly maintained. You’ll be welcomed by a strong, handsome brick facade with historic details including a fire insurance plaque, shutters, and brass details. This home features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and remote-control skylights that close automatically when it rains. Enjoy the incredibly deep brick patio with custom landscaping.

This beautiful brick-front row-home boasts all the modern upgrades. Upon entering you’re greeted with warm hardwood floors throughout and a wide, open concept.

The kitchen is appointed with white shaker cabinetry and abundant granite countertops. A convenient half bath and private patio space complete the first floor. Head on up to the roof deck for an unobstructed view of the Philly skyline.

$1,250,000

$499,999

Rittenhouse Square

Under Contract | Dickinson Narrows

Welcome home to this beautifully designed, 5 bedroom, 5.2 bathroom estate. From the impressive exterior to the well thought-out interior, this stunner features elevator access on each floor, a 2-car garage, an outdoor roof deck, and 6.5 years remaining on the tax abatement! The chef’s kitchen is a dream with it’s sleek design and high-end Thermador stainless steel appliances, and a huge quartz waterfall island.

This well maintained townhome sits on a quiet, tree-lined block of South Philly. This two bedroom home has hardwood floors throughout, an open living/dining room and private back patio with concrete raised bed for gardening.

A new water heater was installed in 2017 and a new rubber lower roof with a 10 year warranty was installed in 2018.

$215,000

$2,950,000

New Price | Point Breeze

New Price | Fishtown

Welcome home! Enter into the living space with the open floor concept. The grande kitchen includes a HUGE double waterfall island, a wine fridge, grey multi-toned cabinetry, and stone backsplash with antique glass outline for a unique look. This home has it all with light hardwood floors, ceiling fans, a wet bar, a Nest Thermostat, outlets with USB ports, as well as a backyard, a roof deck with skyline views, and a 10 year tax abatement!

This sprawling and impeccably maintained condo features exposed wood beams and brick, ceilings that max out at over 14’, and sleek hardwood floors throughout. In addition to the generous living space, this unit also comes with deeded and assigned gated parking, a secure basement storage locker, access to a communal roof deck, and roof rights over the unit for building a private roof deck. 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath

$443,000

$575,000

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New Price Cherry Hill/ Woodcrest This amazing architecturally designed home has 6 Bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, walk-out finished basement & a 3-car garage that is nestled on an acre of property that backs to Woodcrest Golf course. Over 5,700sq ft w/an open spacious floor plan that is on secluded lot located in a great neighborhood with top rated schools and conveniently located near all major highways. $695,000

Merchantville Beautiful 3 Story Grand Victorian has 8 Bedrooms, 3.5 f baths located in the heart of town. The first floor has 12 ft ceilings, formal living room w/fireplace, parlor, dining rm, family rm & kitchen, crown molding, hardwood floors, gorgeous wood staircase and banisters with a cover front porch .This home has an updated heating system, full unfinished basement, a 2 car detached garage on almost an acre of property. Property is being sold in as is condition. $299,900.

Cherry Hill Contemporary 4 bedroom, 2.2 bath home with 2 car garage and in-ground pool. 2 story foyer w/ rounded staircase, living room with fireplace, full bar, large eat in Kitchen. Master bedroom suite has a luxurious bath and plenty of closet space. Full finished basement. Great outside for entertaining. Freshly painted throughout $540,000

Moorestown An amazing, truly unique 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bath home with gourmet kitchen, full finished walk out basement, 2 car garage w/home theater on 2nd level, a tennis-basketball court, built-in pool w/slide, hot-tub & waterfalls and a covered outdoor kitchen & bar which is nestled on a resort like professionally landscaped 2 acre property. $1,359,900

Cherry Hill/ Wilderness Run Beautifully updated 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 car garage home that flows seamlessly from one room to the next, it's elegant, bright and spacious. Designer kitchen, with professional appliances. The master bedroom suite has a wonder-fully updated bath w/a free standing tub, glass enclosed shower w/decorative tiles, floating double vanities with marble tops and make up area, there are 3 walk in closets and patio doors to a private balcony. $649,900.

Cherry Hill/ Short Hills This magnificent Coventry Model has an open floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 3 car garage, 1st floor office, double staircases, full finished basement. The custom eat in kitchen has center island with breakfast bar, and extra windows allowing plenty of light. Large custom backyard with paver patio & fire pit. $699,900.

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Voorhees/Sturbridge Woods Updated 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 car garages, finished basement, located on a private cult-de-sac in a desirable neighborhood.. The updated kitchen has center island breakfast bar w/5 burner stove & granite tops. There is a 1st fl office, Dining rm w/ butler’s pantry, Living rm, & cozy family rm w/gas FP. large master BR has a huge WIC, office, 2-sided FP & updated master bath. 3 add’l BR’s & Hall bath on 2nd fl. The BM has a media room, full bath, bonus rm & exercise rm. $599,900.

Clarksboro/Village At Whiskey Mill A 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, 1 car garage, w/3 levels of living space located in a quiet development. The first floor has a garage, family Rm and access to back yard. The main level you will find a large kitchen and dining area with sliding glass doors to deck. The 3 level has a master BR with private bath, large WIC and 2 additional bedrooms with hall bath and Laundry. $259,900

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