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Labor day Lowdown Made in America might be the main event but here’s the DL on other acts (and fests) coming to the stage this weekend

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ere it is. The unofficial final was listening to two people getting it on in a port-a-potty. The level of alcohol, drugs and week of summer in Philadelhormones you have to be on to commit to havphia. ing sex in a portable bathroom is something Even though summer doesn’t technically end until Sept. 23, I’m still unable to wrap my mind around.

Frankly, MIA is something you experience for anyone that’s lived in this once — OK, maybe twice — and then you’re city long enough, Labor Day good. Trust me. Unless, of course, you live in weekend is Philly’s farewell party. It could be as large as that final pilgrimage Fairmount and are able to watch from afar from your roof deck or listen from to Jersey shore towns with the rest a window, but that might only be of the Greater Philadelphia Region because you have little choice if you or as small as that final Summer don’t get the hell out of there way Friday at the office to make it truly ahead of Saturday’s first act. hit home that, ostensibly, it’s a wrap I know I can’t be alone in feelon summer 2019. ing like this, so it’s why this week For me, one big event that serves we thought it necessary to make a as a timely reminder is the clusguide — for the rest of us who won’t terfuck on the Benjamin Franklin be in attendance but aren’t hightailParkway that is the annual Made ing it out of the city. We’re music in America festival. This marks the lovers who don’t want to deal with eighth year that rapper Jay-Z and all of that just to see a live show.

Live Nation have brought this caraThere’s a number of acts headed to van and its gang of musical acts to venues all over the city that may not Philly. So far, according to Jay-Z in be on the current level of the artists an opinion piece penned just last @SPRTSWTR at MIA but are still worthy of my year, the event has brought in a dollars (and yours). Old school hipreported $120.8 million to the city. hop fans, did you know Big Daddy HOV pointed this out when it was Kane is in town? For the metalheads out there, believed Mayor Jim Kenney was going to pull are you aware Slipknot is on a world tour and the strings on the Parkway serving as host. making a pit stop in Camden on Saturday The economic boost and seasonal work MIA brings is without question as much a posi- night? Like a good DJ battle? How about one while taking a midnight cruise down the Deltive as many of the names on its bill over the aware River? course of the two-day affair. But if there is a There’s something about realizing some con for me, it has to be the clientele.

In short, fans of Made in America have events just aren’t worth attending anymore.

Despite all of the positives it purportedly demade it an event not worth going to if you’re livers, MIA for me is just one of those been of a certain age. Let me preface this by saying there, done that, no thanks events. I guess it that I’m not old here. I understand the nature of large-scale concerts and that at some point, comes with age, even if I’m not yet wanting to admit it. it’s inevitable to expect some level of shitI don’t know. It’s similar to debating if sitshow. I’ve even been to two Made in America weekends before, with my last in 2016 when I ting in dense shore traffic for one final weekend is worth it. saw Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott for the first Once you get there, sure. But while you’re time — on side stages — the latter of who is Sunday’s headliner. I thousands of people box in the car frustrated at the long lines of traffic, you’re constantly pondering the better things in together like canned meat to hear Coldplay to do — closer to home. belt out their signature songs.

Enjoy the long weekend, Philadelphia. Oh, I stood in line to buy an overpriced t-shirt. keep your eyes peeled next Thursday, Sept. 5 It was a great time. for the labor of love within our editorial deBut I also saw underage kids puke right in partment that is Philadelphia Weekly’s annufront of me, suburban kids hop fences and cut lines and end up in near fist fights, in addition al Fringe Festival Guide.

For me, it has always been the issue that to unbearable traffic to navigate — even if you kicks off fall just right. were on foot. But the creme de la creme for me

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STATE Although Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a firearms violation that happened over a decade ago, DA Larry Krasner stated he will face no jail time or probation/parole. “Mr. Williams has demonstrated significant rehabilitation; he has evolved and grown,” Krasner said in a press release Tuesday. This means Meek is now free of all the legal bullshit he’s been thrown in since his arrest back in 2017. It also means we expect one hell of a fucking party to be thrown for this man.

Inappropriate comments from Manny Citron — the chief of staff at the Mayor’s Office of Labor — came under fire in a recent TIME cover story. The article covered the struggles of wait staff at Broad Street Diner that are struggling to make minimum wage due to inconsistent tips. Citron said he’s “not a pro on what our labor law says,” and that if servers aren’t making enough tips to reach $7.25 an hour, they “could just be a bad waiter.” Upon hearing a ridiculous statement like that we think we can surmise who’s really shitty at their job here.

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3 That’s how many years Police Commissioner Richard Ross lasted in his position before resigning last Tuesday amid allegations of sexual harassment and gender and racial discrimination against the department. In a suit filed in late July by Officer Jennifer Allen and Cpl. Audra McCowan, Ross was called out for not taking action against the allegations, despite being reminded of them by McCowan. Even Acting Commissioner Christine M. Coulter has some skeletons in her closet — she’s also been named as a defendant in the suit. Let’s just hope the next commissioner isn’t as crooked as the last.

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Schuylkill graveyard A human’s femur and tibia were excavated at the Schuylkill Yards construction site near 30th Street Station. Apparently, the area used to have two cemeteries on both upper and lower burial grounds which date back to the 17th century Quakers. Brandywine Realty Trust will coordinate a plan with Philadelphia Orphans’ Court to remove and inter any remains found on the site. It’s fun to know that 30th Street Station patrons or anyone in that vicinity of West Philadelphia have been walking over burial grounds. Then again, that’s probably the case for most of this city and until we dig em up, we’ll never know.

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Big love Beejay, AKA “Mr. B” — a 26-pound cat that was sheltered at Morris Animal Refuge — has been adopted after going viral on social media. The shelter posted a photo of an employee holding the “chonk” cat last Thursday, and the internet immediately fell in love. In fact, there were so many interested people looking to submit an application for Mr. B., Morris’ website briefly crashed.

Looking at the sheer size of the feline, we just have a warning for the home that took him in: Realize that while he’s cute, you may have just rescued a snow leopard in disguise.

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While lovers of Chris Kearse’s East Passyunk spot Will may come in looking for a heightened version of his original eatery, the chef says the only thing that’ll remain the same is the care and attention he plans to give to each person that walks through the door. | Image: Lexy Pierce

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he Chris Kearse you see today is Seven years is a long time between drinks, not the same Chris Kearse one however and East Passyunk is different. would have found bobbing and The local restaurant scene is different, to weaving up-and-down the East say nothing of what Philly diners want and Passyunk Avenue restaurant strip expect from chefs and restaurants. exactly seven years ago.

Mostly, Kearse is different, matured, It was a weekend in Aumoved on. gust 2012 when Kearse – a classically He’s no longer running around East

BY A.D. trained French chef known, locally, AMOROSI Passyunk Avenue, having given up from his affiliation with Pumpkin – Will on June 2, only to unveil his new opened Will, his tiny BYOB specializing French-inspired spot Forsythia in Old in molecular gastronomical wonders, City on Aug. 23. With a familiar cuisingle ingredient focus, avant-garde plating sine but a completely different set of tastes, and, what today Kearse jokingly refers to as, looks and sensual textures – not to mention a “tweezer food.” first time cocktail and wine list – for his fresh Along with Izumi, Paradiso, Le Virtu and menu. Even the plating is different at ForSouth Philly Italiano-traditionalists such sythia, having gone from the spare design of as Chiarelli’s and Marra’s, Kearse’s Will hit the stately Will’s haute couture elegant oddiEast Passyunk hard at the start of its renaisties to his new bistro’s sexy big shared plates sance as a soon-to-become, internationally of whole roasted chicken, deep dish bouillarenowned go-to spot for high-end dining and baisse and rabbit porchetta. inventive cuisine.

Not only is Kearse not walking around East Confident in his abilities as a chef, with the Passyunk anymore, he’s barely walking at all, training of Philly’s The Restaurant School as you most always spy him driving around and time spent at California’s The French town on his hot new motorcycle, his bare, buff Laundry, then 27 year old Kearse – still shy arms exposed and freshly covered in a sleeve from a wretched drunk driving accident in his of complex tattoos. He’s even got some ink of teens that kept him hospitalized for a year – his longtime favorite rock group, Metallica – was, personally, just coming out of his shell. no doubt inspiration for his own heavy riffing Even after 20-plus surgeries, he remained guitar playing – on his chest. cautiously eager to discuss his work, choosing “I’ve evolved, man, grown up in this to instead let his superior and artful cuisine business, this city, my art form, and in my serve as the loudest voice in the room. life,” said Kearse late in the afternoon of

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Chef Chris Kearse formerly of East Passyunk’s Will is putting a different spin on classically French fare with his new Old City restaurant, Forsythia. | Image: Lexy Pierce

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Forsythia’s opening (!), excited, but calm enough to hang out and chat leisurely. “I’ve been considering this (Forsythia) for a while, and wanted to move from what I was doing.

I’m not a guy who looks back.”

Forsythia isn’t a rehash of Will, or its second coming. Kearse would never let that happen. Instead, Forsythia is its own thing, a brand new animal – just like Kearse.

Doubling down You don’t have to imagine so much where Chris Kearse’s head was on the day his second-only restaurant is opening. Meet him, en drinks,ask him and he’ll tell you, frankly. ent.

“I’m pumped, and not really nervous,” he fferent, totold PW, his wide eyes peering through clear want andrimmed-glasses. It’s almost as if he’s been ready for Forsythia forever. , matured, Kearse is quick to state that in the large space along 2nd and Chestnut – the old locaound Easttion of Capofitto and at least three times the given upsize of Will – his new crew of 30-plus staff il his newmembers are learning all about him, his ways, hia in Oldwhat he likes; another far cry from the past of miliar cui-his skeleton crew he had at Will. “It’s nice to of tastes,have a staff that can make things happen, and mention anot have everything be on my shoulders.” r his fresh He’s quick to add that, at Will, everything nt at For-was on his shoulders – doing the orders, front design of and back of house business, dicing every cargant oddi-rot and slicing every shallot. red plates Being able to designate responsibility inh bouilla-stead of taking on almost the full responsibility of being a hands-on, single but mobile inound Easttelligent unit has its merits. One gets used to king at all,being a jack-of-all-trades beyond one’s area of ng aroundexpertise. bare, buff Might he miss doing it all on his own? n a sleeve “No,” he said with an emphatic laugh. “It’s me ink of actually exciting not to have to do all of that – Metallica –and yet, it is still a challenge. I’m great at a lot avy riffingof things and I’m not great at a lot of things.

Here, I can double down on what I’m good at: p in thismenu conceptualizing, cooking, even the ornd in myganizational standpoints and morale building. ernoon of Everything else…. Nah.”

Though he’s only been gone from Will a scarce two months, one might think he’d miss its heady, algebraic cuisine. “No,” he said, quietly. “I’m naturally a forward thinking person. I’m more focused on the future than I am the past. What can I do next? What can I do in the future? That’s where my head is at, rather than looking back or backwards.”’

Not looking back. Beyond being a forward thinking and moving chef, the biggest reason for Kearse not ruminating, marinating or living in the past comes from his deepest wounds. At 16, the Levittown youth was in an automobile accident with a drunk driver that impacted much of Kearse’s life and looks.

Nearly 30 skin grafts from forearm to face, jaw reconstruction with metal and mesh, the loss of teeth, the loss of his ability to speak for a year, the loss of his sense of smell, the constant pain – all of this damage has taken its physical and emotional toll on Kearse.

And yet, Kearse simply has never and notes that he will never let it affect where he wants to go or be. It’s through tragedy what drives him forward and into a constant state of forward living.

“That, that’s definitely why I am this way,” he said matter-of-factly. “I’ve had therapy.

Using work as my focus…. So hard, so challenging, so time consuming…. I wouldn’t have time to worry about my personal demons.”

With that, Kearse has honed his strengths to a fine point, making a new menu based on his classical French training and the natural evolution of that style, with his own growth spurts serving as culinary twists.

That training, along with time spent at Alinea, Tru, Café Gray, Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, London’s Gordon Ramsay and the aforementioned French Laundry, is what led him to Will’s sculptural designs and experimental processes of powders, sprays, fish foams and meat glues. For seven years, that tony menu’s high-minded aesthetic is what defined Kearse and his cooking.

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An accident as a young teen and the pain that came along with it, only fueled Chris Kearse’s passion to become a successful chef and now full-fledged restaurateur. | Image Lexy Pierce

KEARSE, FROM PAGE 7 At Forsythia, it’s now two intense months with his management team – headed by general manager Jennifer Camela, who also steers the bar and its cocktail and natural wine program – meant getting to know the chef-owner, his likes/dislikes, his philosophies and the ways he moves.

“And that was fine, great, but, there had to be an evolution at some point,” he said. “I was 27 when I started and Will was everything I had learned up to that point, on one menu and every dish.” As his time with Will went on, Kearse’s own stylings, peculiarities and signatures took hold beyond schooling. “Turning 35 as I am this year, I realized that the stuff I wanted to do at Will...I couldn’t. That’s not what Will was. Forsythia is not what Will was.

So, I got tired of it, I guess.”

With that, I get how and why Kearse hopped

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around from job to job and city to city when he first graduated from The Restaurant School.

“I’m older now, and wiser now, and accept things more. It’s basic maturity. Talking to my therapist, I believe I have totally detached myself from what happened then. I don’t spend a lot of time on social interaction. My life is about the business, the food, always getting better and moving forward rather than looking back or missing something that I once had.”

Tattoos. Motorcycles. A continued love of heavy metal, and bouts of CrossFit. Eventually, this was all part of how Chris Kearse moved forward since his tragedy, how he continues to power forward as a part of his health, well-being and self-preservation.. So was getting the hell out of South Philly and East Passyunk Avenue another part of his safeguarding.

Of course, Kearse was thrilled to get in on

the East Passyunk Renaissance early in the game. “Like so many things in my life, If one person just gives me a shot, I know I could make something of it. That’s all I need, a foot in the door. “ East Passyunk was just that, his shot. Perfect timing, too, as he was ready to move on from Pumpkin – an early home for avant-garde, but still homey, culinary technique and taste sensations.

“There was such great energy around that block,” said Kearse. “Around Will, in particular. On opening night, my phone went on the fritz. When it finally [opened] I had 57 text messages, everyone was psyched about Will.” Beyond being a chef, Kearse was raw to the business of running a restaurant. He hired friends to work there when perhaps he shouldn’t. He worked at Will every morning until 3 a.m., and lost track of his life and his home. “Got to do it. Got to do it though.”

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY Going into year No. 6 of Will, East Passyunk, or at least Kearse’s slice of it, had begun to shift. The people who he came up with – such as Izumi and Paradiso – had left the block due to rising rents, price hikes that were soon to affect his space as well. Kearse understood that landlords raise prices when a block is at its optimum popularity and taxes are doubled.

Yet, in still...

“Things were changing. PARC – the Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation – had cut its budget. The price to buy my place, let alone rent, had jumped to a price that didn’t’ leave me many choices. It was almost as if my landlord didn’t want me there long term. It became harder and harder to stay in business down there.”

Then there was the fact that the hip singles and young millennials who had helped fuel East Passyunk’s restaurant boom had gone off and had kids and were probably having kids of their own. “Suddenly a particular restaurant with a particular cuisine such as mine may have become out of reach. Keeping up and staying there with the small budget that I had for such high end food just got harder.”

The community of East Passyunk that remained – its restaurateurs and customers – would have to be a thing of the past if Kearse was to survive and thrive. Now in Old City building a newfound sense of community is the mindset. “I am looking for that sense of community here by the way,” said Kearse. “Amada’s a few doors away. Buddakan is down the street. That camaraderie would be exciting to have here. I talked to Marc Vetri and I talked to Greg Vernick about business, and they were both saying for me to never force it. That a new space or idea should be a natural progression.

Have a goal. Have a target. But, it has to just be comfortable. Click.”

‘Why not just reinvent yourself ?’

When it came time to leave Will, did Kearse ever consider doing like many a chef before him – Spraga, Garces, Schulson, Cicalla, Vernick – and simply have more than one restaurant?

Another emphatic, “no.” Turns out, Kearse actually wants to be where his food is at all times. “Having two or more places that I can’t be at – that’s not who I am,” he said. “It’s not an insecurity or that I don’t trust people – at Forsythia, I’m trusting like 35 people – It’s just not what I want. For me personally, my food and my style, people expect me to be here, I expect me to be here. I want to be here.”

Plus, when people are employed by Kearse, he wants them to work with him, not for him.

“Each restaurant has its own culture within its four walls. Building and maintaining morale is important to me,” said Kearse. “I can’t do that If I’m not here, at a restaurant of mine in another part of town.”

So, here is Chris Kearse, solely, at Forsythia in Old City. The chef had been considering cuisines and toying with where his classical French training with a twist could take him, when his younger brother told something sim-

ple: why not just reinvent yourself ?

“Doing the same thing over and over is not a challenge, I get that,” said Kearse. “The menu for Forsythia, what it became, that’s a challenge. Canapes. Shared plates. Not so super-composed entrée plates – all of that is different for me from [what we did at] Will. My brother Matthew said to reinvent myself, and I did.”

It took a while to let his brother’s advice sink in. Kearse laughs when he states that he didn’t even write a menu for Forsythia menu the first week of August, a mere two weeks before opening. “I had an idea, a style, and the price points but nothing actually laid out – until I did, and then it all just clicked.”

It’s impossible not to agree after dining during the soft open at Forsythia that Kearse’s French signature was prominent. It was apparent in items such as his masterful, deeply rich Foie Gras, with plum and buckwheat brioche to his stomach warming Whole Roasted Hen Of The Woods (with Smoked Ricotta, Madeira, and Sumac). There was an epic entree of a hearty Rohan Duck with Cashew, Bing Cherry, Morel Mushrooms and his cleverly cut Tuna Collar Amandine with Fresno Chili and Hearts of Palm.

The bar seating area in particular at Forsythia – something Will never had, a space without a reservation sheet where walk-ins are always welcome – is something of which Kearse is delighted. “I really wanted that, a place where you could be in shorts or a suit, and come in for happy hour or late nights and have a cocktail and a snack. That alone makes me so happy.”

Poised to have more fun as a restaurateur, a chef and as someone just dining for hedonistic pleasure, Kearse doesn’t have to have a mission statement for every dish as he did at Will. He wants diners to have a shot at something slightly more familiar and accessible at Forsythia.

“I’m different and the way people eat is different in 2019 than it was in 2012. I want to do something approachable that still very much me – not dumbed down – with detailed components, but streamlined. There’s ways of doing that, and I can do that. “ People who know Kearse need to know that if you’re coming to Forsythia, shouldn’t arrive expecting Will 2.0.

“And I expect that [they will],” Kearse said with a laugh. “But whether you know me, or have no notion of what this is, I think you’ll get that Forsythia is sexy, high energy and an adventure. Look, when I started having a restaurant at 27, I was bare skinned and walking around. Now, I’m covered in tattoos and riding a motorcycle. My food then was complicated and now its simpler but sexier. The only thing that has remained is that I love taking care of people. That’s always going to be there, with me, no matter what I do or where I open.”

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he majority of Philly’s college It’s that serious. And it should be. campuses are back in session this According to a 2016 PennLive report, there week. were 30 reported cases of rape at Drexel, Penn We thought this was as good a and Temple combined, with Penn having 16 time as ever to remind students reported cases of alleged rape and eight rethat consent goes way beyond ported cases of unwanted touching and fonjust asking for or offering up sex. dling.

There’s a right (and a wrong way) to apWhile the aftermath of last September’s Senproach people these days. As riate Hearings against now-sworn-in diculous as it may sound, a timely Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavapublic service announcement never naugh didn’t exactly matter much BY KERITH hurts. Earlier this week, we were despite very strong testimony allegGABRIEL contacted by people representing ing sexual misconduct during his Dr. Nadine Pierre-Louis, a licensed college days, what it did, however, marriage therapist and adjunct prowas flip the script on what’s PC and fessor of human growth and development. what’s clearly not.

Dr. Pierre-Louis offered tips for students who Inappropriate touching or unwanted attenneed a little help with navigating what she tion can land you — yes, you, college student — in hot water your ass won’t easily be able calls “complex concepts.”

She noted that more than 90% of human to jump out of. In fact, in July, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a law mandating that all Pennsylvania interaction and communication is non-verbal colleges and universities have one year to de- and that these days, consent is a much broadvelop an anonymous way for students to file er topic than just sex. What one might view as a simple touch, grab or poke could land you in complaints of sexual assault and misconduct at the hands of students, professors and other some serious shit.

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“I want to make sure that everybody in the gests should be assumed, the growing number of cases of alleged sexual misconduct and asUnited States and in the world knows that, if you come to college or universities in Penn- sault proves that a friendly reminder is good now and again. She notes that the classic movsylvania, this is a place that you can feel free ie cliche of guy meets girl (or guy), falls for of the threat of sexual violence,” Wolf said during a July news conference after passing the law.

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SCHOOL, FROM PAGE 11 them and moves in for the hot movie kiss just isn’t realistic in today’s world.

“If you’d like to know if you have consent, say something!’ Dr. Pierre-Louis wrote. “‘I really like you, is it OK if I …’ or ‘I really would like to kiss you?’ and pause for a response.

Don’t be ambiguous. ‘Do you want to go to my room?’ is not code for ‘and have sex.’”

When it comes to the “I was drunk” or “we were wasted,” line, Dr. Pierre-Louis notes that ship has sailed as well, which if one recalls was the basis of the Kavanaugh hearings that alcohol-induced partying led to memory loss for him...but not for the victim, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.

“College protocol and the law do not always have to agree,” she wrote. “In other words, if students are inebriated at the time, and there is what was understood to be consensual sex at the time, and neither lost consciousness, in some states the parties would still be considered incapacitated to consent; however, in other states a legal argument can be made that there was consent.”

And while much of this might assume male students as the aggressor, there’s actually a point to be made about male consent. According to statistics from Rainn.org, male college-aged students are 78% more likely to be a victim of rape or sexual assault than non-students of the same age.

According to Dr. Pierre-Louis, if you want to take a look at how sexual assault from female to male students occurs, peer inside the world of the modern sorority, where it’s encouraged to collect “sexual scalps.”

“It is important for young men to realize that they can be sexually assaulted and/or raped,” she wrote. “It is a myth that men cannot be raped...sexual assault of a male is traumatic and should not be minimized because of gender. Males should be encouraged to report and are entitled to the same protections afforded female victims.”

Finally, even if you’ve taken all the necessary steps to get someone to come back to your room or allow you inside their own, there’s no threshold for where consent begins and where a person can make it stop. Take it too far in Pennsylvania and you face a max of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000, according to current statutes. Additionally, anyone that is found guilty of any crime of a sexual nature must register as a sex offender — for life.

“Just because someone consents to sex, that does not mean they have given up their right to end the experience at any point,” Dr. Pierre-Louis wrote. “Once someone says ‘stop,’ or ‘no’ or ceases participation, they

have withdrawn consent and the other party needs to stop as they are no longer with a ‘willing’ participant. [Simply] put, there is no justification to continue the encounter.”

Or to ruin your life just as it’s getting started.

The comments from Dr. Nadine Pierre-Louis arrived via an essay submission to Philadelphia Weekly, entitled, “Is Your Son Going to College? How to Make Sure He’s Clear on Consent.” Read more on this topic via Dr. Pierre-Louis’ latest book, Richard and the Boyz: A Puberty Experience via GoodReads.

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t was the smell of fresh rainfall that shikawa notes how the smell of fresh rainfall served as inspiration. created the sense that the “pieces began to feel Yuko Nishikawa and like dozens of droplets” or “vapor the ceramic creations that released from the earth,” — all of inspired “Petrichor,” the which is reminiscent of a rainstorm

BY MICHAEL artist’s solo exhibition cucaptured in a single moment.

DEA rated by Olio Projects (723 While she may create her work in NYC, Nishikawa originally moved Chestnut St.), transformed the mifrom Japan to Philadelphia, where cro space of Hot Bed Gallery into a place where emotions and feelings were given she got her start in the United States. Now, freedom to exist in a world addicted to logical working full time as a ceramic artist and designer, Nishikawa has worked at some of explanations.

NYC’s leading interior design studios and Nishikawa’s work was just one of many exhibits that were curated by Olio Projects’ di- companies, designing furniture, lamps and rector William H. Felinski, but it was the light more. Additionally, she runs her own design and art company, which specializes in sculpand form of the pieces from this Brooklyn-byway-of-Japan sculptor that left you not want- tural lighting and installations.

For Nishikawa, “Petrichor” marked her ing to leave. debut solo exhibition. She noted that it was Last Sunday was the final weekend of the important for her to have it in Philadelphia as Philly exhibit for an artist who hopes her work was able to leave an indelible mark on her goal was to represent a “new approach to the collective psyches of those that walked the iconic chandelier.”

Make no mistake, in her time here in Philly, through the transformed gallery.

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Tokyo-forged ceramic artist and designer Yuko Nishikawa just wrapped her debut solo exhibition “Petrichor” at Hot Bed Gallery in Philadelphia. It was one of a handful of shows curated by local outfit Olio Projects. | Image: Nico Schinco

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his weekend, the two-day extravaganza cessively long lines for almost everything -- which that is the annual Made in America will pro-tip, Go Puff, one of the sponsors of the event assuredly take the headlines as the big- has created a fast pass lane for people who have gest event going down in Philadelphia. the app. All you have to do is look for the blue flags Frankly, looking at the lineup of scheduled acts that signify the dedicated GoPuff lanes and you coming to the main stages on Saturday can dodge the riff-raff.

KERITH and Sunday, it should. Rapper Cardi B is BY Listen, we’re not saying MIA isn’t great GABRIEL the main event on Saturday in addition to we’re just saying can feel a little past its Anderson.Paak and the Free Nationals, sell-by-date for those that have been there, Juice Wrld and Kaskade holding it down. Sunday’s witnessed the debauchery and want more. bill arguably is the can’t miss with Travis Scott and With that said, if you’re looking to check out Lizzo serving as the main attraction, but for the some live music without having to step over piles natives, a chance to see Philly’s own Tierra Whack of vomit or bump elbows with some sweaty ass and Lil Uzi Vert is worth the price of admission. teenager that smells like body spray and B.O., Also, a side note, shoutout to Uzi who agreed to we thought it necessary to provide a roundup of pay a Temple student’s $90,000 tuition bill while the venues around the city that also have great perusing the King of Prussia Mall earlier this week. acts coming to town. In fact, if you want a little That’s what’s up.

MIA without actually being at MIA, check out the However, for those of us that have been to MIA Fillmore (29 E. Allen St.) which will have a music before, you know that the acts are just one part battle between Cardi B. and Travis Scott vs. Jay-Z of the must-see events. Between the underage and Beyonce by way of a DJ spin-off beginning at drinking, public urination (and defecation), the ex- 9 p.m.

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CONCERTS, FROM PAGE 15 Here’s a look at who and what else will be around and worth checking out this weekend:

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Grits and Biscuits: A Dirty South Set

Polish off your grills and get ready to throwdown to some classic Dirty South tunes.

Remember that time you bumped Project Pat in your car while you were pulled up next to those old ladies on Broad Street? Wait, that might have been just us but for anyone who’s a fan of that Southern hip-hop is in for a treat as this DJ set returns to set some fire to that ass. | Saturday, 9 p.m. $20. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com/

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Camden is the third stop of a world tour for this heavy metal quartet who just dropped a new album this year entitled, We Are Not Your Kind. While they may not be the kind for everyone, this group has one hell of a following and make for a perfect alternative for those looking for something completely different that the lineup headed to the Parkway this weekend. Plus, it’ll be a good chance for you metalheads and emo types to get one last rage in before summer chunks up the deuce. | Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (doors open). $119-$120. BB&T Pavilion, Camden, N.J. concerts1.livenation.com/event

This one is on Monday, so not exactly a weekend jaunt, but that’s OK, as it’s a holiday. Consider this one to be a microlevel MIA -- if MIA was around 30 years ago. To put it in perspective? MIA founder Jay-Z was just a wet behind the ears 19-year-old upcoming rapper from Brooklyn at the time. Essentially, Party in the Park is for all the OG’s and just sheer lovers of oldschool hip hop, R&B and soul as legends like Whodini, Big Daddy Kane and Frankie Beverly are all scheduled to perform -- rain or shine. | Monday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. $37. Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive. thedellmusiccenter.com/event/patty-jacksonparty-in-the-park/

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If you’re a child of the 1990s, then on Friday night you’re in for a treat. World Cafe Live is hosting an event featuring four cover bands dedicated to ripping some of the best tunes from the bands you grew up with. There’s The Elysiums who will do a tribute to Nirvana, arguably one of the originators of the Grunge scene, White Limo, who will rip a Foo Fighters set, there’s Superunknown who will try its best to replicate the unmistakable sound of Soundgarden and Audioslave fueled by the unmistakable voice of Chris Cornell. Finally, there’s Purple to the Core, who will do a tribute to the Stone Temple Pilots. | Friday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com/event/1865761-grunge-palooza-philadelphia/

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This soulful songstress has Saturday night upstairs at World Cafe Live and is prepared to showcase what has made her one to watch this year. After crushing her performance on NBC’s The Voice, that performance and her insane range she has in her voice has lead to tour dates with Christina Aguilera and landing on a host of other TV shows. It’s good to be Caldwell right now and this Jersey native plans to showcase why during her set in West Philly. | Saturday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m. $15 ($20 at the door) World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com/event

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Battle of the Best: DJ Touchtone vs. DJ Jay Ski

Going to check out two well-known Philly DJs going at it is cool, but what about two wellknown Philly DJs going head-to-head during a midnight cruise? That can be your Saturday as WRnB 100.3-FM disc jockeys DJ Jay Ski and DJ Touchtone will battle for who can drop the best beats.

The other thing that makes this one extremely worthwhile is that if you’ve ever heard Touchtone over the airwaves, you’ve heard his signature voiceover, “I can’t see goddammit.” That’s not just a saying, the homie Touchtone, arguably one of the best DJs in the city is completely blind. | Saturday, Aug. 31 midnight (boarding begins at 11:30) $44.90 Spirit of Philadelphia, Penns Landing. rnbphilly.com/events

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We know it’s not as great as seeing Cardi B stick her tongue out or Travis Scott give you the middle finger, but hey, you have young kids now and you need something to do with them this weekend, especially if you didn’t take a trip to the shore. Consider the following for these reasons: it’s better than being in the house going stir crazy, chances are your kids will know the songs and finally, the show is centrally located at the Merriam Theater, so there’ll be plenty of places mommy and daddy can pop in real quick for a cocktail while you ponder your life choices. | Saturday, Aug. 31, noon and 4 p.m. $46.50 (tickets just $5 for kids under a year-old) Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org/ events-and-tickets

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Netflix’s latest documentary “American Factory” depicts a Dayton factory under Chinese ownership and the oil vs. water fight between American workers looking to unionize and Chinese owners who want anything but. | Image courtesy: Netflix

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hen Barack and Michelle one of whom declares his wish to “take that Obama announced last year big scissors [from the ribbon-cutting] and cut that they were starting a Senator Brown’s head.” production company called Also in the doc, there’s a scene where a top Higher Ground and using it company executive threatens to pull the plug to produce documentaries on the project if the workers unionize, and a on Netflix, some detractors recorded meeting with a representative of the predicted that the former President and First Labor Relations Institute who urges factory Lady would use these films to advocate for pet workers to ditch the whole union idea.

The Obamas didn’t have anything to do political causes, or perhaps use hindsight to with the project creatively. In fact, shed positive light on things No. 44 their company didn’t even come on did while in office. board until after the film premiered Now, “American Factory,” the

BY STEPHEN at Sundance and was bought by Netfirst film from that deal, has arrived SILVER flix. on Netflix, and it’s safe to say that So exactly how does the story told it does neither. What it does is tell a in “American Factory” figure into fascinating story about America today, one that doesn’t fit so neatly into any ideo- the legacy of Obama and the rise of Trump?

It’s clear that, while one could argue the logical box. It also shows that when it comes why, how and where the blame belongs, life to the questions of international competition, didn’t improve much in this region of Ohio the hollowing-out of the industrial midwest depicted in the film, which depicts events and how to provide significant opportunities for low-wage workers, there are no easy an- that continued near the end of the Obama presidency. It also depicts a portion of Trump swers.

“American Factory,” directed by the winning Ohio in 2016. However, it’s not like Ohio-native duo of Steven Bognar and Julia Trump’s current trade war with the Chinese or even the more traditional Republican idea Reichert, tells the story of the time beginning in 2014 when a Chinese auto glass company that a factory owner should have the “free called Fuyao re-opened a long-shuttered auto market” right to pay his workers next to nothing and not follow basic safety standards factory near Dayton. would have made this story — or life in generThis provided hundreds of jobs to American workers who were greatly in need, but it al for labor workers — any better.

If Obama wanted to tell a China-related stoalso set off a major culture clash. The company’s use of the type of customs traditionally ry that was more in line with his ideological used in Chinese factory settings — long hours, priorities, he could have commissioned a doclow pay, subpar safety standards and absolute- umentary about Wisconsin and Foxconn. It would have been the tale that is Scott Walker, ly no unions — were resisted by the American workers at the plant, some of whom had been the state’s then-governor and self-described “fiscal conservative” who steered billions in unemployed since the auto plant shut down in state money to Foxconn, a breathtakingly evil 2008.

Chinese manufacturing company with an exThe dynamic is something of a throwback tensive record of employee suicides. Neither to a brief period in the 1980s when it was feared that Japan was taking over American the factory nor the jobs ever came to pass, and business, as satirized in the 1986 film “Gung it was a story that featured all of the worst Ho.” The film depicted the takeover of a West- aspects of hackery, crony capitalism and govern Pennsylvania auto plant by a Japanese ernment wastefulness.

But back to why we’re here. While it might firm. “American Factory” also recalls another not exactly be aesthetically groundbreaking, documentary about factories and the Midwest, Michael Moore’s “Roger and Me,” although Netflix’s “American Factory” is still one of Bognar and Reichart, unlike Moore, complete- the better documentaries made this year. ly stay out of the way and don’t make themselves the story.

If nothing else, the film reveals that the WE GIVE IT business elite of supposedly communist China is among the world’s leading union busters. We see the ribbon-cutting at the factory’s opening, when Democratic Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown declares that he’s happy about the new jobs but also hopes that the workers can find a way to unionize — which leads to @STEPHENSILVER seething anger from the company executives,

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This festival celebrates Southwest Asian North African people involved in the arts. It’s a CultureTrust of Greater Philadelphia project, which is an organization focused on collaborating and sharing great creations within communities. You can expect this to be an observance of SWANA artists’ work in film, comedy, music and more. | 3 pm.

Prices vary. YallaPunk, 1315 Walnut St.

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Back to School Toga Party

Don’t get that school sadness going - party hard enough to forget you even have to go back. Come dressed in your best toga and bring that cash to spend on some serious drink specials. | 5 pm. Free. Howl at the Moon, 258 S. 15th St. facebook.com EVENT

A Toast to Our Ten

Tonight, we salute the 10 officers who made it home safe after the 15th St. standoff two weeks ago. Let’s honor their bravery and their safety. Shootings like this should never happen in our city, but unfortunately they do, and we’re thankful we have a police force to protect us. | 6 pm. Free. Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd. facebook.com

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100DEEK and G19: Back to School Concert

G19 and 100DEEK are local rappers breaking out into the industry. Don’t head back to school without catching them on stage.

Be sure to talk them up to your classmates and lunch buddies. | 7 pm. $20. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com MUSIC

Flying Lotus

This stunning visual and musical artist is back in 3D. Get ready for a completely immersive experience as color from the screen dances over the audience. Bop to some tunes from his newest album “Flamagra” and feel the energy around you. | 8:30 pm. $29.50. Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th St. facebook.com

This outdoor hybrid farmer’s market, is the first of its kind for the reimagined Cherry Street Pier just opened up on the banks of the Delaware River last week.

Here, the goal is a fusion of fresh food and fine art served up along the waterfront. Vendors from the Greater Philadelphia Region will set up their wares and performance artists will bring their best each weekend.

Although all the best outdoor ac-

tivities around the city are wrapping up as summer winds down, this jawn is here to stay for a bit. With this being only the second week, soak up the best of the market every Saturday through Nov. 16.

There’s something about knowing exactly where your food comes from that will make you feel much better about whatever you eat. Consider stopping by here to gather all your goods for your Labor Day Weekend cookouts.

WHAT: The Food Trust’s Market WHEN: Aug. 30 and every Saturday through Nov. 16 COST: Free WHERE: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. MORE: delawareriverwaterfront.com

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End of Summer Beer Garden

Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner - go all out before it consumes you.

Beach vibes will be all around at this late-night beer garden.

Drink specials, sangrias and good times will be abound. | 6 pm. $12. Mutter Museum, 19 S. 22nd St. eventbrite.com INTERESTS

Witch Market: Summer’s End

Shop around at this pop-up of all things weird and witchy.

Local vendors - including Black Cat Clothiers and Ludlow Luna - will be

showing off their odd goods. Get roped in to this wonderful world with some tasty food and drinks, and all the wares will make you stay. | 9 pm. Free. Lucky’s Last Chance, 848 S. 2nd St. facebook.com MOVIES

Nicolas Cage Movie Marathon

He’s a meme god and a movie legend. Come watch a few of his kookiest movies wrapped up into one epic marathon for the price of one. The theater will be screening “A Vampire’s Kiss,” “Mandy,” and “Mom & Dad.” |Thursday, 6 pm. $10.

Mayfair Theater, 2990 St. Vincent St. eventbrite.com

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Made In America Comedy Jam and Afterparty

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Philly is turn for a special grungy cove on that torn the hair brus glory days. | Cafe Live, 30

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Philly is turning into Seattle for a special night of filthy, grungy cover bands. Throw on that torn up flannel, skip the hair brush and relive the glory days. | 8 pm. $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

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Sign and seal your love letter to the season at this end of summer party. Jam out to performances by Boob Mile$, Rebel Foster and more as you say your final goodbyes. | 9 pm. $12.

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This Week Sucked

We all go through some shit in our lives. This show is an opportunity to share it with others and sympathize. Your life doesn’t suck too bad - it just sucks as much as the rest of ours. | 8 pm. $10.

ComedySportz Philly, 2030 Sansom St. comedysportzphilly.com

The Food Empowerment Project has declared this day of action nationwide. Lead the change by participating in trash cleanup around Philly. Keep that trash from flowing into the ocean, and help prevent Earth from dying out. | 4 pm. Free. 1528 N. 27th St.

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Weeding Out the Stoned

Sixteen comedians on stage. Only one is sober.

It’s up to the audience to figure out who the outlier is, and they can all win prizes. | 8:30 pm. $15.

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Philly Art Flea Market

Get your hands on some original works and insanely discounted prices. | 4 pm.

Free. Philly Art Collective, 253 N. 3rd St. eventbrite.com COMEDY

They Can’t Do It Like Us: HipHop Comedy Show

Comedians, musicians and dancers will all take the stage and win your affection. | 7 pm. $19. Prestige Hall, 700 W. Tabor Rd. FESTIVAL

Cannstatter Volksfest

This iconic Oktoberfest celebration goes down every Labor Day Weekend. Eat, drink and party like the Germans do. Make a new tradition or continue a long-running one. | Saturday, 12 pm. $6-$11.

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This day is dedicated to learning how to dance. There are plenty of techniques to learn at this outdoor bash.

If you plan on moving a lot, though, don’t fill up on too many tacos. | 3 pm. Prices vary. Drexel Park, 385 N. 32nd St.

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Good ‘n Country Saturday Night Chill out to some covers of country and bluegrass songs. You’ll feel like you’re spending a relaxing night under the stars, even though you’ll really be inside a bar. | 8 pm. $5. The El Bar, 1356 N. Front St. facebook.com

Celebrate the last of summer with an outdoor music festival. Hip-hop and R&B artists will perform, and plenty of food, festivities and fireworks will be offered for everyone. | 3 pm. $5. Race Street Pier, Race St. and N. Columbus Blvd.

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Labor Day Concert and Fireworks

The traditional way to get down on Labor Day. Cozy up by the river for a free concert and a flashy fireworks display. Laying out at Penn’s Landing is the Philly way to commemorate the holiday. | 8 pm. Free. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront. com

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Manayunk BBQ Crawl

Try all the best BBQ this bustling neighborhood has to offer. Walk around to the 12 locations offering some sweet deals on their food. Don’t let all this smoky goodness slow you down, though - we challenge you to make it to all the spots on the map. | Saturday, 12 pm. $10. Locations vary. upcomingevents.com

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This smackdown series has been going for a few rounds. Now, the finest vegan mac and cheese dishes will go head to head. The winner gets the title of the best vegan mac maker in the city. | Sunday, 5 pm. $15. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

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Blue Corn Green and Organic Festival

Let’s all get into living greener lifestyles. This festival is dedicated to sustainability and maintaining old traditions. In a time where the Amazon is literally burning, we think it’s time we all consider cleaning up our acts. | 12 pm. Free. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront. com PARTY

Labor Day Luau

Transport yourself to Hawaii on your day off for some relaxing vibes and tropical dreams. We can only dream we were there, but we’re too busy paying the bills. | 6 pm.

Free. The Thirsty Soul, 1551 W. Passyunk Ave. facebook.com MUSIC

Made in America Afterparty

This is for those of you who don’t like to kick it casually. It’s for those that love popping big bottles of bubbly. Ladies get in free ‘til 11. Get classy after you twerked your way through the biggest music festival of the year. | 10 pm. Prices vary. Reserve Lounge, 724 Arch St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

London Calling

Four local bands will team up to perform The Clash’s legendary 1979 album in its entirety.

There’s one band to tackle each side. This show is just calling your name. | 8 pm. $10. Ruba Club, 416 Green St. facebook.com PARTY

HIPS

A rock band from Houston that stays true to their rock roots. We nominate this band to be the next one you see live. They’re definitely worth your consideration. | 5 pm. $10. Creep Records, 1050 N. Hancock St.

A celebration of black bodies, black music and black representation.

This event will be bringing the party this African diaspora. Come show everybody what that booty can do. | 10 pm. Free. Warehouse on Watts, 923 N. Watts St.

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Reggae, Wine, Food and Music Festival

Sip some drinks, shake your body to the music and chow down on some amazing food. Take advantage of the unlimited wine tastings – but don’t get too crazy. Here, you’ll feel just as chill as the wine. | Sunday, 1 pm. $25$50. Belmont Mansion, 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr. eventbrite.com

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Drowse

Kyle Bates – the man behind the name – went through lots of self-reflection to write his music. Hear his stories and demons come to life through his songs. This musician’s act definitely won’t make you dose off. | 8 pm. $10. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

TV Theme Song Karaoke Party We spent countless hours of our lives glaring at that illuminated screen. Dive deep into the abandoned filing cabinets in your brain full of all the TV show theme songs you’ve ever heard. Embarrass yourself by belting them out for the whole bar to hear. | 9 pm. Free. Cavanaugh’s Headhouse, 421 S. 2nd St. facebook.com

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Themed Quizzo: Back to School Movies

From elementary to college, all the worst moments of each experience have been played out in movies. Test your knowledge on all the little and major things about these films. We’ve all seen them, we’ve all lived some of the material in them. | 8 pm.

Free. Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen, 2370 E. Norris St. facebook.com MUSIC

Patty Jackson’s Party in the Park

Jackson is always dishing the 411 on 105.3 WDAS. She’s the master of ceremonies at this concert featuring Maze, Frankie Beverly, Big Daddy

Kane and Whodini. Catch some of the finest R&B talents in one place. | 7 pm. $57-$82. Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr.

Whether you’ve been having the summer of a hot girl or a shitty city dweller, you’re invited to this. | 9 pm. Prices vary. Fifth Street Lounge, 5929 N. 5th St.

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Into the Pit

The goal at this open mic is to get at least one pit opened up throughout the night. Get up and perform any song, any genre or any kind of routine that you’re feeling as long as you’re confident, the crowd will be feeling it too. | 8 pm. Free. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. facebook.com PARTY

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Party on your own terms. Put on a pair of headphones and choose the kind of music you want to jam out to.

DJ Deejay Moshulu Boat Party

Sometimes, all you need to do on Labor Day is party on a boat. Dance to all the top 40 hits and all the best throwbacks being played by a DJ so nice he named himself the same word twice. | 10 pm. $5. The Deck, 401 S. Columbus Blvd. facebook.com MUSIC

CalenRaps

It’s amazing what SoundCloud can do for young rappers these days.

That’s how CalenRaps got his start in 2016 by posting videos that went viral. Now, after a move to L.A. and some new music coming up in the fall. | 8 pm. $12. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St. eventbrite.com

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Rocky Trivia

Northlane

This heavy metal band has traveled north from down under in Sydney. They’re no strangers to surprises – they released their last album “Mesmer” with no warning to their fans. Let them blindside you tonight. | 7 pm. $18. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com TALK

We Met at Acme

Isn’t that how every epic love story starts? Dating can be a touchy subject, but Lindsey Metselaar – the host of this podcast – is brave enough to discuss and explore it. Drop in to get some insight into the dating experiences of others, and take some of that knowledge home with you. | 8 pm. $20. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com TRIVIA

Rocky Trivia

It may be pretty cliche to live in Philly and be obsessed with Rocky. However, if you have all that knowledge of the movies, use it to your

advantage here. Lay it all on the table and you’ll come out as the champion. | 8 pm.

Free. Morgan’s Pier, 221 N. Columbus Blvd. eventbrite.com DISCUSSION

How to Be an Antiracist

Not being racist isn’t enough to take action anymore. Dr. Ibram X Kendi’s book of the same title is about becoming part of the solution, rather than remaining a part of the problem. Sit down for a serious discussion on how to fight racism. | 6 pm. Free.

University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. eventbrite.com

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Kaelen Mikla

These ladies will leave chills running down your spine.

Come to this show to see a fresh group from Iceland.

They’ll be playing their synth-pop songs that will get your body moving and your heart swooning. | 8:30 pm. $12. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. kungfunecktie.com

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Free Yoga and Meditation

We all deserve the chance to relax and center ourselves before a hectic weekday.

Don’t miss this class that’s open to all people and all skill levels. Chill out in a beautiful garden before you have to face the day’s chaos. | 9 am. Free. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. facebook.com FOOD & DRINK

Botanical Cocktails with Ketel One

Come by the garden during this small window to try some vodka with herbal infusions. Unfortunately, we’re not talking about that kind of herb. However, there will be delicious samples of Cucumber and Mint, Grapefruit

and Rose and Peach and Orange Blossom drinks for everybody. | 6 pm. Free.

PHS Pop-Up Garden, 1436 South St. facebook.com SHOW

The Original Songwriter’s Open Mic

The emphasis here is on original music created by the performers. Get up there and low the crowd away.

Any talent is welcome, but just remember this crowd is ready to hear your organic lyrics and sounds. | 8 pm.

Free. SawTown Tavern, 4717 Princeton Ave. facebook.com

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The Great Wiener Race

Witness a fierce race of wiener dogs at this fundraising event for the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. Place your bets, drink some brews and chow down on some hot dogs while watching some little hot dogs race their butts off. The profits from food and drinks will go directly to PAWS, who will also be on site with adoptable pups ready to go home with you. | 5 pm. Free. Pretzel Park, 4300 Silverwood St. facebook.com

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Vampire Weekend

Beyonce would probably be the queen of the U.S. if it had a monarchy. Come party for her birthday at this night all about her. She may not be going to it, but you can at least pretend you were invited to her birthday party. | 8 pm. $5. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St.

These alt pop rockers have an infectious, upbeat energy in their sound. It’s no wonder they’ve been so damn successful throughout their 14-year-long career. Catch them on tour playing their newest album “Father of the Bride.” | 7:30 pm. $25$99.50. The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.

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A film that provides an intimate look of the man who defined “cool.” We don’t think anyone would pass up the chance to learn more about this boundarybreaking musician. | 7 pm. $13. Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut St.

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Two Bedroom, One Bath

We all process grief and trauma differently. However, this process is even weirder when you’re going through it with your roommate. This dramedy show explores this situation in close detail. | 7 pm. $15. Philly Improv Theater, 2030 Sansom St. eventbrite.com

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This Kills Me

We’re proud that they’re from Philly in the first place.

Catch a low-key show featuring some high-key talent. | 7 pm. $7. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite.com

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Rhythm and Brews

Late summer and early fall evenings are some of the best. Get soothed with a serenade every week here.

This first of the season show is starring Lisa Chavous and the Philadelphia Blues Messengers. | 5 pm. Free.

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Crooked Colours

Electro hits that hit straight to the heart. This Australian group first made waves with their debut album “Vera.”

They’ve been going strong ever since and keep releasing bangers. | 9 pm. $15. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave.

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Future Islands

In the future, we’ll all be on islands because climate change will have melted the ice caps and most land will be mostly underwater. Too deep? Eh, just come out and jam to some electropop that’ll make you forget you have any troubles. | 7 pm. $20-$55. Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr. thedellmusiccenter.com

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Terminally Chill

Wander through the city to find all the animals depicted in murals. Be the first to find them all to win some prizes.

This is a great event to bring the kids to. | 6 pm. Prices vary. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St.

We’re gonna ride this vaporwave into oblivion, and you should too.

Come jam to some of the best lo-fi/ chillwave music you can imagine. It’s like the lo-fi hip-hop radio on YouTube come to life. | 10 pm. $3.

The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave.

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Paula’s Drag Kitchen

Take a seat and let Paula serve it to you. What’s on the menu, you ask? Some fierce flips, tricks shenanigans that only the most fabulous drag queens in Philly could pull off. | 7:30 pm. $8. L’Etage, 624 S. 6th St. eventbrite.com COMEDY

Comedy and Cocktails

The North American Comedy Distillery Tour is making a stop and dropping off some funny ass comedians in our city. Get treated to a free cocktail during the show. It’ll either the alcohol or all the laughs that will make you piss your pants by the end of the night. | 7:30 pm. $25.

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In Transit

This circus is a performance of the experiences we face while riding public transportation. Except, of course, we don’t fly trapeze over the bus stop. Come to this to witness intimate moments and gravity-defying stunts that will leave you wondering, “how the fuck did they do that?” | Thursday, 8 pm. $20. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. tangle-arts.com

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All City Beer Run

Join the city and many of its running clubs for a run to the Yards brewery.

Mingle over your common love for fitness and alcohol. Be sure to not drink the beer before you run, though - that’s not how it works. | Thursday, 6:30 pm. Free. Locations vary. facebook.com

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Seeing the work of local artists always makes us proud of the city we live in. Show your support for this charitable display of talent. All proceeds from the raffle tickets bought here will go to “For You Haiti.” | Thursday, 6 pm. Prices vary. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. tattooedmomphilly.com

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Notice of Public Sale: The following self-storage Cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 501 Callowhill Street Philadelphia PA 19123 (215)627-3510 to satisfy a lien on September 10, 2019 at approx. 11 AM at: www.storagetreasures.com: cube 1024 Norman Bey cube 1016A James Culver cube 1048 Maurice Hall/FS Jeans cube 1055 Maurice Hall/FS Jeans

AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify a wireless telecommunications facility on a building located at 23 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19139. Modifications include the replacement of six panel antennas and six RRHʼs mounted at 93 feet & 107 feet above grade on the rooftop of the 108-foot tall building. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6119003311- JLD EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (203) 231-6643.

Notice is hereby given that the shareholders and directors of Ed. Weintraut, Inc. a Pennsylvania corporation, with a physical address of 735 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, have approved a proposal that the corporation voluntarily dissolve, and that the Board of Directors is now engaged in winding up and settling the affairs of the corporation under the provisions of Section 1975 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended.

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AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing telecommunications installation located on an existing building at 2202 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The project will consist of the collocation of antennas at +/- 109 feet above ground level (measured to the center of the antennas) on the 130 foot tall building. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6119003310 - TC EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (339) 234-2597.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REMEDIATE Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 29, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2, notice is hereby given that Follow Through Capital (the remediator) has submitted a Notice of Intent to Remediate to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Southeast Regional Office, for a site located at 3320 Collins Street, Philadelphia (the Site). The Remediator has indicated that the proposed remediation measures will be soil removal and pathway elimination and will result in the attainment of the residential Statewide Health and Site Specific Standard for soil and groundwater established under the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act. The future use of the site will be for residential use. Follow Through Capital plans to use the site-specific standard at the site.

The Act provides for a 30-day public comment period for site-specific standard remediation. The 30-day comment period is initiated with the publication of this notice. Until September 29, 2019 the City of Philadelphia may submit a request to Follow Through Capital to be involved in the development of the remediation and reuse plans for the site.

The City of Philadelphia may also submit a request to Follow Through Capital during this 30-day comment period to develop and implement a public involvement plan. Copies of these requests and of any comments should also be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection- Southeast Regional Office, care of Mr. Ragesh Patel, located at 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. This notice is made under the provision of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the Act of May 19, 1995, P.L. #4, No. 2.

AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing building located at 1100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19146 (N39° 56’ 15.0” and W75° 10’ 5.2”). AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Action Section 106.

Comments pertaining specifically to historic resources may be sent to Impact7g, Inc., Attention Ms. Madeline Sarcone at 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325 or call 515-473-6256. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice.

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WILLIAM PENN HOUSE 1919 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Rittenhouse sq • Rooftop Pool Fitness Center • Valet parking • 24 hr security • 24 hr Maintenance • All utilities included • Includes real estate tax no transfer tax

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MAIN LINE SUBURBS NEW LISTINGS 2369 Pineview Drive, Malvern

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421 Old Gulph Road, Penn Valley 4 BED | 2.2 BATH | 3,197 SQ FT | $949,000

106 Airdale Road, Bryn Mawr 8 BED | 4.1 BATH | 6,200 SQ FT | $924,000

1607 Winston Road, Gladwyne

3 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,038 SQ FT | $799,000

2 BED | 2 BATH | 2,100 SQ FT | $325,000

19 ROCK HILL RD, #2E, BALA CYNWYD

2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,216 SQ FT | $175,000

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1315 Bobarn Drive, Penn Valley

207 Lindy Ln, Bala Cynwyd

4 BED | 3.1 BATH | 2,400 SQ FT | $725,000

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NEW LISTING

4 BED | 4.1 BATH | 4,217 SQ FT | $572,500

112 Sutton Road, Ardmore

880 N TAYLOR STREET, PHILADELPHIA

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2,100 SQ FT | $599,000

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LISTINGS 1309 Summer Hill Lane, Gladwyne 4 BED | 4.3 BATH | 6,465 SQ FT | $2,895,000

717 Conshohocken State Road, Penn Valley 6 BED | 6.1 BATH | 6,508 SQ FT | $1,849,000

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625 Fordham Rd, Bala Cynwyd 3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,495 SQ FT | $535,000

442 Ashton Drive, King of Prussia 4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 3,318 SQ FT | $499,000

LISTINGS 1814 LUDLOW STREET, PHILADELPHIA INVESTMENT | | 1,650 SQ FT | $1,395,000

533 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova

207 Wyndham Ln, Conshohocken

809 LATONA STREET, PHILADELPHIA

5 BED | 4.1 BATH | 4,716 SQ FT | $1,325,000

3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,604 SQ FT | $434,900

3 BED | 1 BATH | 1,288 SQ FT | $299,000

1351 Bobarn Drive, Penn Valley

1228 Edmonds Ave, Drexel Hill

3419 SUNNYSIDE AVE, PHILADELPHIA

5 BED | 4.1 BATH | 6,647 SQ FT | $1,125,000

4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,450 SQ FT | $300,000

SOLD

34 Sandringham Rd, Bala Cynwyd 1305 Summer Hill Lane, Gladwyne 5 BED | 5.3 BATH | 5,217 SQ FT | $995,000

LOT | | 0.5 ACRES | $150,000

Unit #923/924 3 BED | 2 BATH | 1,581 SQ FT | $499,000 Unit #705 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,176 SQ FT | $499,000 Unit #1914 1 BED | 1 BATH | 495 SQ FT | $320,000 Unit #510 1 BED | 1 BATH | 825 SQ FT | $310,000 Unit #2513 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 495 SQ FT | $185,000 Unit #1102 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 495 SQ FT | $165,000

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Unit #2720 2 BED I 1 BATH I 1,134 SQ FT $499,000 Unit#2006 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,171 SQ FT | $485,000 Unit #904 2 BED | 1 BATH | 1,145 SQ FT | $385,000 *NEW Unit #1815 1 BED | 1 BATH | 871 SQ FT | $315,000 Unit #2824 1 BED |SOLD 1 BATH | 677 SQ FT | $310,000 Unit #1213 1 BED | 1 BATH | 872 SQ FT | $269,000 Unit#1819 1 BED | 1 BATH | 606 SQ FT | $219,000 Unit#1919 1 BED | 1 BATH | 606 SQ FT | $219,000 Unit #1512 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 475 SQ FT | $185,000 Unit#2911 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 522 SQ FT | $184,900 Unit#2816 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 517 SQ FT | $169,000

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224-30 W RITTENHOUSE SQ, #1017, PHILADELPHIA 500 Kingsley Court 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2,000 SQ FT | $487,000 1 BED | 1 BATH | 570 SQ FT | $275,000

504 Kingsley Court 4 BEDSOLD | 3.1 BATH | 2,000 SQ FT | $480,000

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY New Listing | Pennsport Stunning new construction in Pennsport, just steps from Dickinson Square Park. This sun-drenched house offers a spacious and airy layout which is enhanced by the high ceilings and multitude of windows throughout. The first floor is an open concept with living room, dining room, and a chef’s kitchen with access to the spacious yard. Enjoy the finished roof deck with 360 degree views of the city. This home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

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New Listing | Temple University Wonderful Triplex built in 2015. All 3 units include kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances.

Unit 1 has 4 BR, 2 BA, and a large fenced in backyard.

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Unit 3: This is a 5 BR, 2 BA condo with a huge roof deck.

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New Price | Pennsport The first floor of this well thought out renovation boasts an open floor plan with an expansive living room warmed by a gas fireplace leading to an ergonomically designed C-shaped kitchen. Oversized windows naturally illuminate the gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with solid cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Enjoy 2 outdoor spaces! 3 BR | 1.5 BA

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New Listing | Temple University Great investment opportunity to own a Duplex near Temple University. Both units have a kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dark cabinetry, and hardwood floors throughout. Unit 1 is a bi-level unit with 3 BR, 2 BA and a fenced in backyard. Unit 2 consists of 3 floors and features 5 BR, 3 BA, and roof deck.

$880,000

New Price | Fairmount

Under Contract | Dickinson Narrows

Welcome to Chatham Row Condominiums! This 1 bedroom unit features an open living room/dinning room and large hallway that can accommodate a separate office space.

The kitchen boasts granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. There is a beautifully landscaped common courtyard with plants, BBQ grills, benches and patio furniture for Chatham Row Residents.

Enter from either one of the 2 entrances onto the ground floor level boasting a large, completely remodeled kitchen with upgraded counters, a large island with seating, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast area and kitchen study. From the kitchen, you’ll walk into the open dining room and living room concept, showcasing original hardwood floors, a powder room, and endless space for entertainment. 4 BR | 1.2 BA

$244,900

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