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Punk Rock Karaoke
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Belt out a slew of punk and hardcore classics while backed by a band made up of members of Bad Religion, Circle Jerks, Agent Orange, Social Distortion, the Adolescents and the Dickies. 8pm.
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12 FEATURE Mayoral candidates
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16 FOOD+DRINK Wines of the times
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19 MUSIC Top 10 shows around town
20 STAGE A 21st-century tragedy
21 SAvAGE LOvE Trans ally or not?
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It’s the Italian Market’s 100th anniversary
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f there’s a better endorsement of a street festival than pointing out that it will feature a halfball tournament—well, I haven’t heard it yet. I grew up hearing my father talk about the legendary game—he’s from the Great Northeast, but the rules in South Philly, apparently, were similar— and I had long assumed that it had faded into the mists of collective memory. Nope: Saturday, as part of the 2015 installation of the 9th Street Italian Market Festival, we’ll find halfball aficionados and newbies discovering the joys of the classic game, battling it out in epic fashion. At stake will be a plaque and, far more importantly, a year’s worth of lording over your friends that you reigned victorious. The sixth annual John Marzano Halfball Tournament is just one of many events to look forward to. The weekend of May 16-17, the Italian Market will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in classic South Philly style, with countless family-friendly activities, more great food than you could possibly eat in a lifetime, great local vendors, and a procession of the saints on Sunday at 11am, starting from St. Mary Magdalen Church (according to the Festival’s web site, “the first Italian parish in the United States, formed in 1852 by Bishop John Neumann to meet the spiritual needs of Philadelphia’s Italian immigrant community”) to the St. Paul Catholic Church, with a stop along the way at 9th and Washington for the Blessing of the Market. The centenary of the Italian Market makes the festival and blessing even more notable than
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they always have been. Since 1915, the Market has served the needs of neighbors and visitors from all over the world, so if you’ll be in the area this weekend, it promises to be a celebration to remember. On Saturday, the WMGK house band Work Release, as well as DJ Donny Chiro, will be hosting a dance party from noon until 6pm. On Sunday, the City Rhythm Orchestra and Jerry Blavat will be holding sway, as well. There will be more music, too: From DJ Johnny Looch to the Accordion Corner to Connie’s Ric Rac Local Music Scene Stage, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to dance away all the calories you’re pretty much guaranteed to stuff yourself with the rest of the time at the Festival. But man, what delicious calories they’ll be. The 9th Street Italian Market has, for the past century, been one of the central sources of great food in our city. And with this, its 100th-birthday celebration, we all have the perfect excuse to spend with abandon at Isgro Pastries and Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese, at Esposito’s and Superior Pasta Company, at 12 Steps Down and Paesano’s and more. The moral, then, is this: Get to the Festival early, bring an appetite, and plan on visiting both days. With this much to see, experience and eat, you’ll need the entire weekend. | BRIAN FREEDMAN
Italian Market Festival May 16-17. Italian Market, Ninth St. between Fitzwater and Federal streets. italianmarketfestival.com
This adults-only event may be taking place at a playground, but it will feature cocktails, snacks and people willing to embrace their inner child. Even better, you’ll be helping raise funds that provide programs to keep kids healthy and safe. 6pm. $50. Smith
Memorial Playground & Playhouse, 3500 Reservoir Dr.
THURSDAY, MAY 14 FOOD
Night Market
The Food Trust’s Night Market returns this week, kicking off the summer food fest season on South Street and featuring delicious bites from Bistro Romano, Jet Wine Bar, Sbraga, Founding Fathers, The Baker’s Jar and more. Local hip-hop star Joie Kathos and other entertainers provide the dinner music.
6pm. Free. South Street West. 215.546.6496. thefoodtrust.org STAGE
First Person Arts Grand Slam
Comedian David Hill hosts the 14th annual storytelling showdown. Winners from this season’s StorySlams will compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia,” along with cash and prizes. 8pm. $20-$25. Un-
derground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. firstpersonarts.org BENEFI T
Knock Out Homelessness Honoring boxing Hall of Famer Matthew Saad Muhammad, proceeds benefit One Step Away, Philly’s homelessness awareness street newspaper. Enjoy complimentary beer & wine, raffles, games and more. 5:30pm. $75-
$100. Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave. osaphilly.com
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A Taste of Opera: Charlie Parker’s Yardbird Paying tribute to legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, this new opera is Opera Philadelphia’s first world premiere in almost four decades. In a preview performance tonight at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, American tenor Lawrence Brownlee, for whom the piece was conceived and written for, takes on the Grammy Award-winning bebop legend, along with a jazz ensemble. Directed by Ron Daniels under the leadership of music director Corrado Rovaris. 5:45pm
and 7:15pm. Free with museum admission. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. operaphila.org ART
114th Annual PAFA Student Exhibition
Browse an array of 1,000 different works by more than 80 students from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. 5pm.
Free. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, 128 North Broad St. pafa.org/ase PART Y
Elixir: The Cure for the Common Gala
Celebrate the Mazzoni Center’s 35th anniversary of providing health and wellness services to Philadelphia’s LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities at the annual Elixer Gala, which honors individuals who have made an impact on the community. This year, Philly Pride Presents’
Franny Price and drag diva Cherry Pop (aka Michael Tambón) will be recognized for their contributions and support.
5:30pm. $125-$250. Mill House Deck at Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive. mazzonicenter.org
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Miss Fish Philly
Who’s the fishiest drag queen in all the land? The annual Mermaid-in-Waiting pageant returns with performances by past winners and fishy friends including Teena Handline and Robert Alexander.
9pm. Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar, 200 S. 12th St. tabuphilly.com MUSIC
Legends of Rock
Rock tenors Micah Wilshire, Rob Evan and Shem von Schroeck join the Philly POPS for a performance of iconic rock ballads from the Beatles, Coldplay, Sting, Queen and more. Conducted by Michael Krajewski. 8pm. $28-$89. Verizon Hall at
the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org EXHIBIT
The Order of Things
Preview three large-scale installations by internationally renowned artists Mark Dion, Judy Pfaff and Fred Wilson. Inspired by Dr. Alfred C. Barnes unusual “order of things,” the art will be accompanied with the music of King Britt. Curated by Martha Lucy. 6pm. $20-$25.
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PHILLY NOW SATURDAY, MAY 16 OUTDOOR S
Philadelphia Renaissance Faire
A medieval-themed weekend wonderland of staged swordplay, wandering bards and big chicken drumsticks that, unlike pretty much every other such festival in the nation, is based not in the exurban countryside but within the borders of the city itself. The Faire’s entertainment lineup features 14 performance acts throughout the weekend, including fusion belly dancer Samantha Diaz, magician Michael Mirth, mythic-folk band Ashagal, comedian Lord Marshall Laww, contortionist Scarlet Checkers and more. May
16-17. Noon–8:30pm. West Fairmount Park, 4100 Chamounix Drive. phillyrenfaire.com PA RT Y
Preakness at the Piazza
Break out your fancy hats, and join fellow race-loving revelers in watching the 140th Preakness Stakes while supporting the National MS Society. 5pm, $65-150. The Piazza,
Northern Liberties. preaknessatthepiazza.com EX PO
East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention
The annual black comic book confab in Philadelphia unites artists, writers, retailers and fans participating in an array of panels, workshops and film screenings. 11am.
Free-$10. The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market St. ecbacc.com PER FOR MAN CE
The Ghostly Circus at Laurel Hill Cemetery
Intriguing performance featuring fire and aerial acts evoking and encompassing the spirit of Laurel Hill. The show features fire dancing, aerial performers, theatrical sideshow, original music and a Dance with the Dead after-party. Bring your own blankets or beach chairs. 7pm. $20. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. thelaurelcemetery.org
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Yo Philly Author Event
More than 65 talented authors from across the country—including Addison Kline, Nikki Worrell, JR Grant and H.D. Gordon—stop in Philly for this book-signing event.
10am. Free. Holiday Inn Stadium, 900 Packer Ave. 215.755.9500. yophilly.weebly.com OUTDOOR S
PLAY Manayunk
A celebration of all things recreation, fitness and fun. Start off the day with the Manayunk Mile, a Guinness World Record sit-up challenge and many outdoor recreation activities. Activities include a mini-triathlon, nature walks, kayaking and more. 8am.
Free. Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St. manayunk.com OUTDOOR S
CRAFT PHILA Liberty Bell Fair FE STIVAL
Trenton Avenue Arts Festival + Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby Featuring more than 200 local artists, musicians and restaurants, the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival celebrates all that Kensington has to offer. Don’t miss the Kinetic Sculpture Derby, where spectators can munch on goodies as they watch homemade float designs race through the streets. Noon. Free. Trenton Avenue and
Norris Street. kinetickensington.org or trentonaveartsfest.org
Celebrate American hand-made craft, visual art and fashion. Meet dozens of the country’s best independent artists and shop for wearable and decorative wares. Sip on craft brews and play old-fashioned games at the adjacent Independence Beer Garden.
7pm. Free. Independence Mall, 150 S. Independence Mall W. 267.679.3121. craftphila.org DR IN K
100 Bottles of Beer on the River
Sample more than 100 craft beers on the city’s largest outdoor deck. Chase down the unlimited brew with cheeseteak spring rolls, fish tacos and funnel cake fries. 2pm.
$10-$35. Cavanaugh’s River Deck, 417 Columbus Blvd. 215.629.7400. theriverdeck.com
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Yoga On the Steps
3pm. $15-$50. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. 215.573.3234. therotunda.org
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Luther King Jr. Drive, Philadelphia Museum of Art. walkagainsthate.org
of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy. yogaonthesteps.org
Singers, dancers, musicians, artists, live band, theater/opera companies and children’s acts donate their time and support to the cancer center at CHOP.
Weeklong LGBT celebration, block party and Pride Parade that brings color to the town’s streets with a procession of floats, bands and community groups. May 10-
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The one-of-a-kind annual 5K stroll is coming back to Philly to unite likeminded people working together against injustice and bigotry. 11am. $5-10. Martin
One of Philly’s most unique fundraising events features yoga class and live music, with an emphasis on breast cancer awareness. 9:30am. Free-$20. Rear steps
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PHILLY NOW MONDAY, MAY 18 FESTIVAL
Pint of Science
The three-day global science festival kicks off with a discusson at WHYY on how medicine can transform a fatal diagnosis into a treatable condition, including HIV, spinal cord injury and Alzheimer’s disease. The festival continues at various locations with talks on gluten-free beer, the rise of human interaction, gene therapy, Volcanology and more. Through May 20. Various locations. pintofscience.us
TUESDAY, MAY 19 AUTHOR
David K. Shipler
Pulitzer Prize winner David K. Shipler will examine the threats to and the triumphs of America’s most sacrosanct ideal in his new book, Freedom of Speech: Mightier than the Sword. 7:30pm. Free. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. 215.686. 5322. freelibrary.org
PERFORMANCE
The Souls of Black Folks
Artists have created photography, visual art installations, performance and movements exploring the black body, the concepts of the problem and privilege in society, personhood and the question of blackness. Come for the culminating presentation of the work developed through the program. 7pm. Free. Painted Bride Art Center, 230
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Was there ever a better Disney film for sick days and sleepovers when you were a kid? Elton John, Tim Rice and Hans Zimmer really did knock it out of the park: More than 20 years later, and its songs and score still sound as fresh as morning mist. The African parable that melds biblical mythology and Shakespearean elements had one helluva run on Broadway—earning director Julie Taymor and choreographer Garth Fagan well-deserved Tony Awards—before it toured the world over. The production comes to Philly through June 14. $28.50-$150.50. The Academy of Music, 240 S.
Broad St. kimmelcenter.org
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SOAP, STONE & LEATHER ACCESSORIES
Fisticuffs leather bracelets
John Davis is a no-nonsense kind of dude, and so are his dope-to-death cuff bracelets, each one as uniquely cool as the man who makes ‘em. His products are made from leather recycled from old purses, belts, bags—you name it—and they get dyed, rubbed, embellished and tricked out in myriad ways, all of them stylish to a fault. Not only can you acquire some wrist candy for every day of the week, but you can do so knowing no one’s gonna sport anything even close to identical. Now, that rocks. Who it’s for: Wanna-be tough guys and gals, biker babes, leather lovers, people who like their street fashion relatively effort-free. Where to get it: We found this amazing cuff collection over the weekend at the Art Star Craft Bazaar at Penn’s Landing, but they’re available regularly at Art Star Gallery & Boutique, 623 N. Second St. 215.238.1557. fisticuffsleather.com —SHEENA LESTER TOILETRIES
The Urban Cabin Soap Co. beard oil
If you’re either sporting a beard or have a boyfriend with one, Evan Dormont could be an absolute real saviour—or, at least, his fragrant beard oils certainly can be. Sold in two varieties—Copperhead and Mountain Mint—the founder of The Urban Cabin Soap Co. carefully combines almond and grapeseed oils, plus essential oils of patchouli, spearmint, tea tree and others that meld to make for excellent lubrication, skin softness and a scent that’s as fresh and clean as the Outkast classic. Wash with any of TUCSC’s foamy soaps beforehand (I recommend the Activated Charcoal) for maximum man-babe props. Who it’s for: Guys with thick facial hair, metrosexuals, significant others who appreciate the little things. Where to get it: Bearded hottie Dormont often sells his stuff personally at Urban Outfitters, 1627 Walnut St., in Center City. urbancabinsoapco.com —S.L.
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Stanley Chester & Albert stoneware
Something about stoneware just speaks out loud: It’s sturdy, crafty, distinctive and usually created with apparent care. All that can be said about Bethany Rusen’s impeccable, handmade work, which is as wide-ranging (vases, tumblers, bowls, etc.) as it is special and quirky, and they’re embossed with everything from anatomical hearts and Victorian portraiture to birdcages and bare trees. Rusen’s a beast on the potter’s wheel—and a sweet soul to boot. Who it’s for: Clumsy clods, snooty collectors, fans of all things mixing the ordinary with the extraordinary. Where to get it: Plan to say hi to Bethany at the Clover Market in Bryn Mawr on June 7 and Art for the Cash Poor on June 12-14. But ‘til then, find her wares at VIX Emporium, 5009 Baltimore Ave., or Nice Things Handmade, 1731 E. Passyunk Ave. stanleychesteralbert.com —S.L.
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Find complete 2015 primary election information from the nonpartisan Committee of Seventy at: seventy.org
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All seven would-be mayors make their final case before Tuesday’s big primary election. ou’ve followed the news. You’ve attended one or more of the numerous public forums. You’ve realized that, because of the sheer 8-to-1 margin by which Philadelphia voters are registered Democrats, whichever candidate wins the Democratic primary this Tues., May 19, is extremely likely to take the general election for mayor come fall. Or maybe you’ve only kind of been paying attention and are catching up now. In either case: Philly Weekly asked all seven primary candidates—six Democrats, one Republican—to make their final direct appeal to voters before Election Day. Here, then, are the mayoral candidates in their own words, completely unedited. (For further impartial, nonpartisan information about the primary and all the candidates—including for City Council and other offices—see seventy.org.)
Doug Oliver (D)
There are two questions I have either been asked or heard every day since entering this race: “Who is Doug Oliver?” and “Why is Doug Oliver running for Mayor?” Answer one question, and you have the answer to the other. I’m a Philly guy; an example of what is possible when a kid from Germantown is given a shot and the support to make something of his life in spite of the odds. I believe great things are possible for this city, given a shot and provided with the support of the right vision, the right plan and the right leadership. I have the vision. I have the plan. I am the right leader for the future of this great city. That’s my main reason for running for Mayor. But there are more than 878,000 other reasons why I’m asking for your vote on May 19th. That’s how many registered voters stayed at home in the last mayoral election. I can relate. While I respect my opponents’ combined century’s worth of elected experience and I do believe longevity has its place, a look around our city provided me with all the motivation I needed to throw my hat in the ring; a young, untested, under-funded, un-chosen outlier just bold enough to believe I have what it takes to make a difference. This campaign is based on a central belief: Show me a neighborhood or a city that offers its residents high quality education, strong job opportunities and a commitment to providing all of its residents an equitable opportunity to thrive, I’ll show you a place that is safe with a strong tax base that can support basic city needs. I believe this is possible for Philadelphia. I believe city agencies should focus on ensuring that every child is a successful
child, dedicating resources to supporting families so that they can send whole students to our city’s schools. I believe that conversations around who is in control of schools and how we pay for schools are irrelevant if the curriculum we teach in our schools doesn’t properly prepare our students to compete in a 21st Century economy. I believe we must expand economic growth so that it benefits small businesses by creating public/private partnership in support of neighborhood-based Main Street corridor development. I also believe we must create a culture that encourages and supports entrepreneurship and innovation and leverages the strength of our “Eds & Meds” institutions to retain the best and the brightest minds. But most importantly, I believe that a successful city is one where each resident gets a fair shot to take part in that success, where no one stands in fear and where each person is treated with respect. Margaret Meade said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world.” I have no doubt May 19th will be the day the committed citizens of Philadelphia cast our votes and decide it’s time to change our corner of the world in a big way.
Anthony Hardy Williams (D)
As Election Day approaches, I hope voters will focus on what is needed to move Philadelphia forward. We’ve made progress in some areas of the city. But we currently live in two Philadelphias: one with a vibrant center city, successful businesses and entrepreneurial co-working spaces in the footprint of the glittering Comcast Tower; a walkable city with world class restaurants and hotels, million dollar condos, special services districts to keep the sidewalks clean. We see a city growing, prosperous and well policed. But in the other Philadelphia, we fight over types of schools while too many children receive an education that doesn’t provide them the skills for college or a 21st century workforce. The other Philadelphia is strangled by a 27% poverty rate and widespread joblessness while we impose taxes that strangle existing business and scare new employment away. In some communities, people don’t feel safe or respected by the police who protect them; while our police officers face increasing dangers on the streets. I am running for Mayor to change this culture of false choices, to move away from the “If you win, then I lose” paradigm. I am running for Mayor to lift people
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out of poverty by moving beyond “eds and meds” . . . to realize Philly’s potential as an energy hub that will bring thousands of family sustaining jobs to the city. Whether you have a GED or a PhD, are returning from college or returning from prison, I want an economy that welcomes us all. Establishing a municipal bank that provides access to capital for neighborhood businesses will, in turn, increase hiring within their communities. I am running for Mayor to re-establish a weighted, fair funding formula and charter reimbursement funds—ending the money argument so both traditional public and effective public charter schools can offer families real educational options. I am running for Mayor to end Stop and Frisk and to change the culture of policing; balancing public safety with citizens’ rights. Additionally, we must give our heroes—who put their lives on the line every day—the tools, training and mindset they need to be effective officers and go home at the end of their shifts. I am the only candidate who will establish zero tolerance for hate speech and the one who elevated the nation’s policing crisis to the top of the mayoral agenda. Philadelphia can no longer be a tale of two cities. When I look at my grandson, I see the hopes we all share. We hope our children will have great schools so they can achieve everything they desire no matter their zip code. We hope to feel safe walking the streets or on the front porch— and no one fears those who are charged to protect them. We hope anyone who wants work, will work—and for a wage that rewards hard work. On May 19th, I ask you to help me turn this hope into reality for our city. One city. One Philadelphia.
Lynne Abraham (D)
My name is Lynne Abraham and I would like you to vote for me as the next Mayor of Philadelphia. This candidacy, like much of my life, can hardly be described as conventional. Like dreamers everywhere, I see the best of what the future holds. To quote Robert Kennedy: “Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say, why not.” As we approach the most important Mayoral election in decades, Philadelphia is a city poised for greatness, but stymied by a system that perpetuates the status quo. Most of us share a common vision for the city: a quality education for our children, well-paying jobs and job opportunities, safe neighborhoods, and good community focused law enforcement relationships.
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This vision will never be realized as long as we have politicians doing their own business and serving vested interests—rather than doing the people’s business. I believe a city as big and complex as Philadelphia needs a strong Mayor form of leadership. That person needs to be an independent thinker, but also a collaborative worker. To get it right, we must have a comprehensive approach. Our children are our number one priority and saving our schools is our number one challenge. I will achieve our common goals by bringing stakeholders, representatives to the table: the superintendent, principals, teachers, students, all parents, community leaders, business leaders, government leaders, and civic organizations. We must honor our teacher’s contracts, but also hold them accountable for the success of our kids. My experience as a leader makes me uniquely qualified for this job. As District Attorney I worked effectively in trying cases, presiding at jury trials and leading an office of 600 employees that handled 75,000 cases a year. I fought to protect victims of crime, especially those least able to protect themselves. My opponents Jim Kenney and Tony Williams are getting millions in television ads from outside spending groups. This is wrong. City Hall should not be bought and paid for by the unions or Wall Street bankers. That why I rejected “dark money” and called on my opponents to do the same. But, if you want a leader who will succeed, who has the brains and know-how to get things done—then I’m your mayor. If you want a leader with the grit and courage to tell Philadelphia the truth— then I’m your mayor. If you want someone to put Philadelphians first and rise above the vested interests—then I’m your mayor. And together, we’ll turn Philadelphia into the Next Great American City.
Nelson Diaz (D)
Philadelphia is at a crossroads. Our city has great opportunities and great challenges before us over the next four years. The choices we make now will determine the type of city we will be in a generation, and I’m running for Mayor to make sure that Philadelphia becomes a city of opportunity for all of its residents. Over the last decade, we’ve watched as Center City and University City boomed, and as the Navy Yard began to take off. Shiny new towers have gone up as jobs and residents and restaurants have started to come back. But there’s another side of Philadelphia as well. 28% of Philadelphians live in poverty. 40% of Philadelphians with a job have to commute outside of the City to get to work. We have the second lowest rate of small business job growth since the Great Recession, ahead of only Detroit. >>>
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>>> Crime is far too high, and relationships between police and community are badly frayed. And, most distressingly, our schools have failed to educate a generation of our children. We can do better. Fixing our schools starts with ending the SRC—without equivocation and without conditions—and restoring local, parental control of Philadelphia schools. We deserve to run our own school district, just like every other district in Pennsylvania. To fix our schools, we also need to fund them. When teachers don’t even have pens and paper for their classrooms, much less textbooks or technology, our children can’t learn. Fixing our schools will improve our economy, but we need to do more. Philadelphia’s working class, middle class, and small businesses pay far too much in taxes. You pay the same tax rate on your house as a mega-corporation pays on a Center City office tower. You pay a regressive 4% wage tax on every penny of your income. Too many Philadelphians don’t have reliable access to mass transit, and hence to jobs or educational opportunities. That doesn’t make sense. I’ll change it. To make sure that every Philadelphian can share in our prosperity, I’ll also make sure that the police treat every Philadelphian the same. The era of mass stops of African-American and Latino men made without regard to whether they’ve done anything wrong has to end. We need community policing—where individual police officers are on the beat in neighborhoods, where residents know officers by name. I’m running for Mayor to take on those tough challenges because that’s what Philadelphia deserves. Since I was a kid, people have been telling me that I shouldn’t dream big and couldn’t accomplish anything. I was told I would never get out of poverty. I was told I would never graduate college or law school. I was told I couldn’t fix public housing or make the courts work. I’ve never listened to those voices—because they were wrong. As your Mayor, if you dream with me, if you stand with me, and if you fight with me, I will never stop fighting for you.
T. Milton Street, Sr. (D)
We are living in a time where the City of Philadelphia is at a crossroads. We face economic challenges in the market place and unrest in our neighborhoods. The policies of the Nutter Administration, over the last eight years, have been more to focus on “what we are not” than “what we are and can be.” We need to strengthen our economic position and value in the nation while at the same time restore relationships in our communities that have been severely damaged by policing policies that threaten our civil liberties. To do this strong leadership is what is needed and that is what I have to offer. All my life I have tried to serve. As
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a teenager I served as a church youth leader. As an activist I served my neighborhood and fought unfairness shown in city policies. I served my community by advocating for small businesses, minority contractors, and those that were being disadvantaged by a broken system. I stood against a dysfunctional establishment and fought successfully for the rights of working families. Under my leadership neighborhoods joined together to successfully lead an effort to defeat an initiative by City Council which served special interest to inhibit the rights of vendors to earn a decent living and compete in the market place. I successfully fought to protect the rights of Taxi Cab Drivers and enabled them to have better working conditions and earn a fair wage. With community support, I led a successful protest in the building of the Gallery Mall which led to more money redirected back to neighborhoods and increased housing for the poor. We fought against a disconnected City Council and we won. I stood against a Mayor who condoned policing practices that infringed on our civil liberties and won. As a State Representative and a States Senator I fought for equal housing and for funding for our school district. I introduced bills such as gaming and the legalization of marijuana that were front runners to the legislation just enacted over the last 10 years that have resulted in for Philadelphia. When you look at the money being pumped into this race by outside investors from the suburbs for various candidates we need to clear—over a million dollars is not a campaign contribution it is a purchase. The question is, “what did they buy?” I stand as a person, who like many of the voters in this great city, has made my share of mistakes—but abusing the public trust as an elected official is not a mistake I have ever made nor a mistake I would ever tolerate from anyone in my administration. While in office I never violated the public trust nor my oath of office. This is the type Mayor the city needs—straight talk and a Mayor who stands for what he believes. I couldn’t be bought then and I cannot be bought now. A vote for me is a statement that you matter and that you do count.
Jim Kenney (D)
At its best, Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. I grew up the oldest of four in a rowhome neighborhood in South Philadelphia. My father, a firefighter, and my mother, a homemaker, worked second jobs at The Inquirer and The Spectrum to help make ends meet. Thanks to their guidance and hard work, I became the first person in my family to graduate from college. I started my career in public service and I learned quickly that the only way to move everyone in Philadelphia forward
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was to take a block-by-block approach. If our neighborhoods do not have good public schools, thriving local businesses and safe places for our children to congregate in the summer or after school then far too many families will get left behind. So, as a City Councilman-at-Large, I dedicated myself to protecting and growing every community in Philadelphia. I fought to end the city’s cooperation with ICE holds that were tearing immigrant families apart. I championed marijuana decriminalization because arrests for small amount of marijuana possession were disproportionately saddling our black young men with criminal records. I fought in the 1990s for domestic partnership benefits and, later, for the greatest expansion of transgender health benefits in the country. In the last four years alone, I voted to provide over $200 million in revenue to our public schools, so that every child had the chance to succeed. At the time, many of these were not politically popular positions. In fact, I almost lost reelection in 2011 when I was the sole Councilmember to vote to end the DROP program. I thought it was wrong that our elected officials were earning hundreds of thousands of dollars in pension benefits when so many of our working families were struggling to get by. Not a single municipal union supported my re-election that year, including my father’s, but it was the right decision to move everyone in Philadelphia forward. My reputation for doing what’s right rather than what’s easy has earned my campaign a broad coalition of support. I am so humbled to have the endorsement of the National Organization for Women, the Sierra Club, Powleton business owners, Liberty City Democratic Club, the Philadelphia Gay News and many Latino, African American, Asian-American, union and clergy leaders. As mayor, I will build on this unique coalition to carry-out my block-by-block approach in City Hall. That starts by creating universal pre-k, increasing the minimum wage, ending stop and frisk, and making schools the centerpieces of their community again. Our city has made some impressive strides in the last decade, but we will not truly be successful until every neighborhood is included in our progress. To achieve that goal, our city will need a leader who can make tough decisions and bring diverse and sometimes opposing groups together. I spent my career in City Council doing just that, so I ask that you consider me for your vote on May 19th as the next mayor of Philadelphia.
Melissa Murray Bailey (R)
Melissa Murray Bailey is a different kind of candidate for Mayor. She’s not a career politician, not a government insider, and has never run for office before. Instead, she is a concerned citizen with the real world
experience and personal commitment to do what’s right—because her only goal is to make Philadelphia stronger than it has ever been for the people who call it home. What makes Melissa qualified to serve as Mayor if she’s never held office before? To start, exactly the fact that she hasn’t. Melissa isn’t beholden to doing things “the way we always have”—which hasn’t solved Philadelphia’s problems anyway. She isn’t beholden to a political machine or the bosses who run it—which means she answers to the people. Melissa will bring to the office of Mayor a new perspective focused on fixing the root causes of the challenges we face, instead of just putting band-aids on problems. A perspective built as a business executive who has actually created jobs, developed budgets, and met tough benchmarks for delivering real results. A perspective grounded in the concerns of a mother who is raising her own child here— sending her to public schools next year. Melissa loves Philadelphia. It is where her grandparents grew up, her grandfather in South Philly and her grandmother in West Philly. It is where she returned to after graduating college and working overseas—to enjoy married life with her husband, Sean. And it is where they are raising their young daughter, Cricket. Melissa is one of four children, and the daughter of teachers. She worked as a substitute teacher in college herself, and deeply respects the key role strong schools and a quality education will play in making Philadelphia better for all our families. Melissa is an American success story— working her way through college on scholarships, school loans, and part-time jobs to eventually earn a degree and enter the job market. Melissa’s work has taken her overseas to Singapore and Australia. This experience of living in some of the world’s best run cities has shown her what works—and what we can do to make Philadelphia better. Today, Melissa is President of the Americas at Universum. As a successful business executive, she makes tough decisions everyday—a skill lacking in the politicians who have run our city for decades. She also has real-world experience at helping businesses grow and create jobs—perhaps the most important thing for revitalizing our city. As you have seen throughout the primary, Melissa is passionate about making our city better. Your vote for Melissa is a vote for a Better Philadelphia, a vote against doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Together, we can do better than a failing school system for our children; we can do better than 1 in 3 children living in poverty; and we can do better than burdening our hardworking families with additional tax increases. Voting for Melissa is your voice being heard for a Better Philadelphia. n
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21st Amendment hell or high watermelon.
Beer goes well with many things—pizza, friends and conversation, backyard sports, etc.—but perhaps the thing it goes best with is a hot day. With Memorial Day a quick skip away, we’re going to be pining for thirst-quenching beers take the place of the big stouts and double IPAs we’ve been drinking all winter. 21st Amendment’s Hell or High Watermelon certainly fits the bill. This watermelon-infused wheat beer is light, crisp, pale as straw, and has a sweet kiss of Jolly Rancher-ish watermelon flavor in each sip. It’s currently on draft at over a dozen locations, including St. Stephen’s Green and Tattooed Mom.
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Nodding head Ich Bin Ein Berliner weisse. We suspect people are going to be drinking
a lot of Berliner Weisse this summer. This previously obscure German style was once limited to the region surrounding Berlin, where it is served with sweet syrups to counteract its sharp tartness, but America’s recent fascination with both sour beers and so-called “session beers,” i.e. those with a low alcohol content, meant this traditional style was sure to start making waves. Ich Bin Ein is a good example why. Though less complex than other Berliners, it manages to pack good flavor into its remarkably low (3.5 percent) alcohol content. Mild funk and sour apple intermingle with light tropical fruit and lemon for a beer that is as refreshing as it is easy to drink. Close to 20 locations are now featuring it, including Grace Tavern and Local 44.
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Evil Genius Ma! The Meatloaf! Belgian
witbiers like Namaste and Allagash White are fantastic for warm weather drinking. A nice sunny-weather snack is fresh-cut mango. Why not combine the two? That’s what Pennsylvania’s Evil Genius Beer Company did with the oddly named Ma! The Meatloaf! (the name comes from the movie Wedding Crashers). It’s got a foamy white head, yeasty aroma and the crack of wheat; the mango isn’t overdone, just a sweet kiss in each sip. Give it a whirl at Doobies, Broad Street Bullies and other locations.
Anderson Valley Blood Orange Gose.
Originating from Germany, the gose (not to be confused with gueuze) is a soured wheat beer traditionally brewed with sea salt and coriander. The style had virtually disappeared by the mid-20th century, along with the secret to making it, but today it has been rediscovered and revived. Anderson Valley’s version is fairly light on the saltiness in part because of the addition of blood oranges. They add a brisk, tart fruitiness that is juicy and refreshing. The beer’s dry finish, faintly tart tang, and the fact that it’s widely available in cans makes this a beer we bet you’ll be drinking all summer. Try some now at Interstate Drafthouse, Sidecar, 12 Steps Down, Beast & Ale and other locations.
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Philadelphia Brewing Co. Kenzinger.
When the sun is beating down and sweat is pooling in places you didn’t realize you had, sometimes what you want more than anything else is an easy drinking, malty lager. Brewed right in Philly, Kenzinger is a light German-style lager by Philadelphia Brewing Co. It’s pale and hazy, with a fizzy white head and mild aromas of grain, grass and corn. This is a malt-forward beer, but it’s not sweet. Instead, the malts evoke open fields of hay. As for finding it on tap, it’s almost easier to say where it’s not available; check PhillyTapFinder.com. | ERIC SAN JUAN 16 | Philly Weekly | May 13-20, 2015 | philadelphiaweekly.com
Wines of the times
Late spring delivers fantastic vintages from around the world. STORY & PhOTO BY BRIAN FREEDMAN @WineUpdate
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azing out over the Franschhoek Valley with a chilled glass of Morena MCC in my hand, the mountains in the background framing the brilliant expanse as if it were some sort of perfect painting, I filed away the overwhelming feeling of calm and contentment that washed over me. I told myself that I’d use the memory of that particular moment to get me through the harshest days of the Philly winter back home that was surely, just then, on its way. This happened in South Africa this past November, late springtime there, and the wine was utterly perfect: complex, refreshing and stunningly food friendly—exactly what you want when the weather turns warmer, as it has right now in our own hemisphere, finally, after the winter of our collective meteorological discontent. So the time has finally come to start stocking up on exactly this sort of wine—bottlings that both speak of the season and pair up perfectly with its food. Lucky for us all, there are plenty of them available locally. And, as always, you don’t have to spend a fortune to buy them. In addition to that spectacular South African sparkler, I also fell for the amazing rosé and Viognier of Babylonstoren, the phenomenally expressive Syrah and Pinotage of Noble Hill and the range of wines from Groot Constantia—the oldest winery in the Southern Hemisphere. South Africa is justifiably hot right now in the world of wine, and we all should take full advantage of the bounty coming out of the country. The same goes for New Zealand, which is producing a far wider stylistic range of their great signature Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir—both springtimefriendly—than many consumers realize. Along the expanse of the country, from the North Island to the South, look for names like Nobilo Icon, Te Mata Estate and Waipara Hills Winery to experience all it has to offer. (Also look for other excellent wines produced from different grape varieties: New Zealand excels with Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and beyond.)
Spain, as always, is home to lots of great wine. Seek out bright, delicious Albariño from Rias Baixas (I love Bodegas As Laxas, Mar de Frades and Pazo San Mauro, among many others); profound Riojas like Marques de Murrieta, Bodegas Riojanas and R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia; and the spectacular new Cava Casa Sala Gran Reserva, from Freixenet, which will singlehandedly change everything you think you know about the country’s standout sparkler. I’ll also be drinking plenty of Portuguese wines, from Alentejo to Vinho Verde, and everything in between, like those from Esporão, Quinta da Pedra and Quinta da Lixa, all of which are a major reason that Portugal is such a go-to among wine professionals and consumers alike. I also drink lots of port in the warm weather; a great tawny after BBQ is perfect, and Portonic—white port and tonic—is a perfect way to relax into the afternoon and early evening. Alto Adige, in northeastern Italy, is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also home to world-class producers like Elena Walch, Kaltern and Abbazia di Novacella. Further south, in Puglia, the Primitivos and Negroamaros are astounding. Top producers include Cantine Due Palme, Cantele and Cantine Risveglio. Over in France, the great range of wines from the Pays d’Oc are among the best values right now. Look for names like Gerard Bertrand, Mas La Chevalière and Luc Pirlet. From our own country, I’d seek out Pinot Noir from producers like MacRostie, Fulcrum, Cobb and Patz & Hall; Riesling from great Pacific Northwest producers like Chehalem, as well as all of the exciting things that Columbia Winery is doing right now with Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and more. There’s also the new, sleek style of California Chardonnay; I love FEL from Lede Family Wines and Paul Hobbs CrossBarn in particular, but there are plenty of others, too. Or head south to Chile, with the amazing, terroir-specific wines from Undurraga. Or over to New Mexico for the great sparklers from Gruet. The point is: There are stunning, affordable bottlings to be found all over the planet. n
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Call these jars of The Sassy Indian exactly what they are, please: godsends to time-squeezed home chefs aiming to create healthy meals that taste delicious yet require neither dozens of ingredients nor hours on the stove to prepare. Thanks are due to Holly Adams, a busy, Narberth-based mother of two, for crafting these all-natural, gluten-free, low-sodium cooking sauces in three not-too-spicy flavors: Red Curry, Tikka Masala and Rogan Josh. Simmer with the meat or seafood of your choice— or for vegetarians, rinsed cooked chickpeas from a can—and serve with piping hot brown rice and garlic naan. Yeah, baby. Who it’s for: Admittedly overwrought parents, frazzled students, whichever roommate’s turn it is to handle dinner chores. Where to get it: ShopRite Supermarkets near you. —SHEENA LESTER
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Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse has been serving up fine cuisine for years—now, it’s also pouring imported craft beers that come from the same region. Diners at the Center City restaurant can enjoy their choice of two outstanding microbrews: There’s Birreria Le Baladin Nora, a robust yet super-mellow saison whose citrusy flavor is accented with hints of ginger and pepper. And there’s Birreria Le Baladin Super, a bottle-fermented, Belgian-style brew whose bright, fruity taste layers cherry with a hint of almond. Who it’s for: Craft beer lovers who prefer a smooth meal pairing rather than mad-hopped fury. Where to get it: Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 111 S. 17th St. 215.563.4810. davios.com —STEPHEN SEGAL
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Square 1682’s new appetizers
Now that she’s no longer handcuffed by the Hotel Palomar’s room-service menu, Chef Caitlin Mateo is enjoying her freedom by turning up and turning out a delightful, all-new spring selection. Virtually every item’s a masterpiece, but with the exception of the to-die-for tea-brined chicken entree, the real gold’s in her carefully crafted starters: Deviled duck eggs, with tender duck meat and crispy skin atop a velvety yolk filling, and fava bean toast, loaded with seasoned mash and a house chorizo that melts in your mouth under creamy queso fresco. Your only complaint about the silky mushroom pate is that there aren’t enough crispy lavash wafers to scoop it in, but that’s what your fork’s for, silly. Who it’s for: Friday night first-daters, people-watchers dining al fresco, those who prefer small bites over heavy plates. Where to find it: 121 S. 17th St., in the corner lobby of Hotel Palomar. square1682.com —S.L.
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THE Top 10 SHowS ARoUND pHILLY THIS wEEK
Scott bradlee’s postmodern Jukebox May 13
at Trocadero Theatre. Bradlee’s a virtual virtuoso at music mashups, as his popular YouTube videos prove. Come hear his band’s boisterousness live. thetroc.com
Lightning bolt + buck Gooter May 14 at First
Unitarian Church. Moved from Johnny Brenda’s to the FU sanctuary, tickets to this anythingbut-holy hellraiser are all gone. Sorry. r5productions. com
Matt pond pA + Young buffalo + Joy Riding
May 14 at Union Transfer. It’s the 10-year anniversary of the headliners’ amazing 2005 LP, Several Arrows Later—which is fine, ‘cause it’s still in rotation. utphilly.com
peedi crakk May 15 at Pub Webb. Another Hei-
neken Green Room set you’ve got to RSVP for to gain guest-list love. Today’s the deadline, by the way, so save your spot now. pubwebb.com
Faith No More + Le butcherettes May 15 at
Electric Factory. Four days ahead of the drop date for Sol Invictus, their eagerly awaited reunion record, FNM’s playing to a sold-out crowd. electricfactory.info
Lee Fields & The Expressions + Dirty Dozen brass band May 16 at Ardmore Music
Hall. Little JB and his soul band brethren join the New Orleans musical clique that’s the grandaddy of Big Easy brass outfits. ardmoremusic.com
The philadelphia Singers May 16 at Church
of the Holy Trinity. This enchanting symphonic chorale’s singing its swan song: After 43 years, they’re hanging up their well-traveled robes for good. philadelphiasingers.org
The ill Fated Natives + Mad Satta + Joie Kathos May 17 at The Fire. Paint your pretty
faces, and get ready for a night of raucous rock, horn-hefty soul stylings and top-notch hiphop. thefirephilly.com
The blow + Anna oxygen May 17 at Johnny
Brenda’s. Daring, dynamic dames from Olympia fill the bill: The electro pop performers go unplugged, and singer-songwriter Oxygen’s all fresh air. johnnybrendas.com
Nico & vinz + Jason French + Sirenxx
May 18 at Theatre of Living Arts. Are we wrong for digging the Norwegian pop darlings? ‘Cause being right couldn’t possibly feel better than those two sound. tlaphilly.com
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Tennis says winning—at life, love and making quality music. bY bILL cHENEvERT @BillChenevert
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record that’s born out of a sailing trip with your husband up and down the East coast. How cute, right? Tennis’ Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley landed, pounded out Cape Dory and cut it in the winter of 2011 to great acclaim, even getting a minute of “it-band” status. Somehow they captured the good stuff, though, ‘cause it’s a delicious record: airy, playful, joyous, catchy, full of memorable, repeatable choruses, and at under 30 minutes, it rips from beginning to end, akin to a punk record with 10 three-minute tracks. But people got the wrong idea about their excursion, according to Moore— like they spent a trip “lounging on a deck in all white drinking out of a coconut.” Not so, Tennis’ vocalist/keyboardist tells PW. “I was scared all the time. There was nothing cozy about it. It’s very fucking dangerous, this very real thing, the absolute hardest thing. I remember asking ‘When will this not be scary?’” As it turns out, Moore goes for things that scare her because it pushes her. And Tennis’ third and latest LP, last September’s Ritual in Repeat, is indeed leaps and bounds beyond their first project, both in terms of craft and songwriting. “Take Me Somewhere,” the opener on their now four-year-old debut, makes Moore cringe. “We don’t even play that song anymore. [It’s] just painfully rudimentary. It sounds like the songwriting of a five-year-old to me,” she admits, though they don’t altogether ignore its source
or their sophomore, 2012’s Young & Old. She’s just much prouder of the newer material. In fact, a track on Tennis’ 2013 Small Sound EP like “Cured of Youth” shines as a funk-heavier, deeper and more complex song than anything on their first two albums. It’s still just her and Riley, the duo’s guitarist, usually with the help of James Barone on drums, but it marked a concerted shift, a bridge to Ritual. Songs breach four minutes, plus they’re grittier and better-produced. For last year’s LP, they wrote 30 songs and scrapped them. Then, as they developed a discipline of almost ritualistic songwriting and collaborating, their rudimentary process actually yielded something great—hence the album’s title. And you know what? Moore literally hates the stage. She can barely bring herself to walk out to a sold-out room of fans, even though she knows there’s real love in the room. “I’m a painfully inhibited person,” she says. “I’m genuinely horrified by the thought of performing. It’s just absurd to me, having hundreds of people staring at you. I’m coming around because I keep telling myself ‘I can do this on my own terms—it’s my band, it’s my songs. I don’t need to pretend like I’m somebody else that loves to have people staring at them.” n
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h, Esperanza, how you slay us so. It’s not simply the inviting defiance of that gargantuan Afro or the cool gentility of her overall manner, mired in the pure, unmistakable genius revealed via her melodic travails. Must be all of those things—and still more: That’s why heads are open on the jazz baby’s new offspring project. Four albums into the bassist/singer/songwriter’s already-storied career, and girlfriend’s ready to switch it up some—but who knew there was her own lil’ Sasha Fierce-esque persona bubbling up inside? Here she comes, in the form of Emily’s D+Evolution, for which Spalding says she’ll “create a world around each song,” keeping her eye toward theatrics, spoken word, even some dance. We’ve all seen this lady soar, but there’s no telling what heights she’ll transport us to next. Aren’t you anticipating the trip with genuine excitement? | Sun., May 17, 8pm. $30. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. tlaphilly.com | SHEENA LESTER
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THE MOVE bOMbING, 30 yEARS LATER
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hirty years ago today, Philadelphia earned a second sobriquet that belies its brotherly love and sisterly affection: The City that Bombed Itself. The infamous May 13, 1985 bombing of the West Philly-based MOVE compound remains, to this date, the only time municipal authorities have ever dropped actual incendiary devices on our own citizenry. As a result, 11 people were killed, five of them children, and 60 homes destroyed. Despite two grand jury probes and a special investigative commission that assigned blame to top city officials, the sole person to be charged in connection with the tragedy was MOVE member Ramona Africa, one of its only two survivors. Thursday, the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists will convene a public dialogue dubbed “MOVE 30 Years Later: A Look at the People, Politics and Policies of a Disaster,” at which veteran journalist/Temple professor Linn Washington will join NBC 10 photographer Pete Kane, CBS 3 investigative reporter Walt Hunter and other local news pros who covered the bombing. Washington chatted with PW ahead of the event.
Why don’t the vast majority of Americans know much about this historic police action? Many people actively ignore inconvenient facts, particularly facts that clash with cherished beliefs. City, state and federal authori-
ties abdicated their responsibilities to protect the lives and civil rights of the five children incinerated in the firestorm caused by that police bombing. The death and devastation of that day is a lasting stain on Philadelphia.
What are you hoping will come out of Thursday night’s conversation? Journalists have ethical and constitutional duties to provide information to the public and hold authorities accountable. This PABJ program is a rare occasion for sharing information and insights. This program presents eyewitness accounts; the public will hear many things that have never been articulated before.
Given your vast experience as a journalist, how do you feel the media has performed in their coverage of police shootings in places like Ferguson, baltimore, Staten Island and right here in Philly? Too often, police abuses are presented in the news media as isolated instead of endemic incidents. A lingering problem with news media reporting on police brutality is not flaws in immediate coverage but failings to provide adequate context. Coverage of that 1985 bombing, for example, rarely referenced the roots of that conflict: rampant police abuses during the 1970s in Philadelphia. n Thurs., May 14, 7pm. Free, but online RSVP required. PhillyCAM Studios, 699 Ranstead St. 267.639.5481. phillycam.org
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oncession: You got me good, Kimber Lee. The playwright has conjured some authenticity in brownsville song (b-side for tray), a deeply felt and utterly timely consideration of communities rife with violence and deadend poverty. Lee says she read a story of a life cut short by senseless violence in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn and was struck by the feelings it sparked in her. “I kept thinking about the tremendous loss of life… and how easy it is in this hyper-connected world for these losses to disappear from our consciousness,” she says in an interview from the playbill. “And how that is especially true for some of our more challenged neighborhoods… Often there can be this sort of headshaking resignation—“oh well, that’s just what happens there”—and implicit in that thought is the idea that these deaths are acceptable somehow.” Sound familiar? Do I even need to say the words? Ferguson. Baltimore. North Philly. Philadelphia Theatre Company’s timing is startlingly appropriate with this contextually-rich spring run. Plainly put: Tray is killed at 18 on the eve of receiving a scholarship that would’ve put him on a path to greatness. The caring student, boxer, brother and Starbucks employee doesn’t even dabble in gang violence, but it is inevitably what takes his life. The play weaves his pre- and post-death presence magically; Tray’s little sister, Devine, has a hard time accepting Tray’s departure, and his appearances on stage often skew the audience’s conception of death. Lee deftly points out that loved ones linger even when they’re gone. We go to pick up a phone to text only to remember Tray’s gone. Or cook for three—but then realize that the table only needs two settings. This play is so important—but it’s also kind of simple. Lee says she sat down to write this one, and Lena’s voice came flowing out of her. Lena is Tray’s grandmom, and she is acted with uncanny power by Catrina Ganey. From the moment she steps onstage, the audience is transfixed by her character’s power and ultimate devotion to her grandson and granddaughter. Curtiss Cook Jr. does a great job with Tray, towing the line between urbanized and modern teenager, full of piss and vinegar, and thoughtful growing man
determined not to be anything like his long-gone father. His dynamic with his estranged stepmother (Merrell), executed with extreme grace by Sung Yun Cho, is taut and engaging: She wants to try to step back into his life after braving addictions that lost her a teaching career, and Tray is rightfully but tepidly suspicious. You can tell that Tray isn’t sure if he trusts her but that he’d like to. Their relationship forms this amazing trope in the play: the college essay. She’s a writing tutor who his boxing coach reached out to, and she shows up late to their first meeting and uphill-climbs to a connection valiantly. She pushes Tray to dig deeper, to be more ambitious, to be his truest self in written form. Tray has thoughts about his essay that shift over the course of the play. He definitely does not want to, so to speak, pull a card: the poor, fatherless, grandma-raised, Brooklynite who wants to make it out of the hood. It’s his reading of his final draft, the one that earned him a posthumous scholarship, that got me good: It’s inspired. It’s a lightning rod through the murky waters of ill-chosen race language, the kind you see bandied about on our Facebook feeds, to the humanity inherent in this young man. He doesn’t want to be the Poor Black Exception to the perceived norm. He just wants to live nobly and honorably and not for any reason other than his own personal fortitude. A great little 90-minute no-intermission play, brownsville song is tight and spare but full and bold. The gorgeous set houses the characters’ Brooklyn apartment, becomes Tray’s bedroom when a twin is pushed out, the home cafe where Tray ends up hiring his stepmom, and the street where Lena demands answers from Junior (much love for Anthony MartinezBriggs for beautifully pulling off a hardcore thug friend of Tray’s and the snotty, 20-word-coffee-order Brooklyn College student at Starbucks). It’s an important play, a great one for 2015, and its messages are clear and digestable. And Lee’s words through Catrina Ganey’s Lena will get you right in the chest. n brownsville song (b-side for tray) Through Sun., May 31. $46-$59. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org Photo by Paola Nogueras
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Ally or not?
If you’re going to claim to support trans people, discriminating against them is a little weird.
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’m a lesbian who has been pretty successful at online dating. Lately, however, I’ve had a few women contact me who turn out not to be cisgender. I’ve tried to remain open, but I have never been attracted to a trans woman. I don’t rule out the possibility that it could happen. But one great thing about online dating is that you can express preferences before going on a date, and I’d rather not unknowingly walk into these potentially awkward and painful situations. Is there something I could put on my profile expressing my preference for cisgender women that is not offensive to trans people? It’s important to me that I remain an ally. —Can I Say? You can put “not into trans women” in your online dating profile, CIS, but you’ll have to hand in your Trans Ally card. Gay men are likewise free to put “no fats, no femmes” or “white guys only—just expressing my preference” on their profiles, and too many do (and not all of them are white guys), but gay men who do that have to hand in their Not an Asshole cards. Occasionally having coffee with someone you’re not into—and having to tiptoe through the awkwardness— isn’t something you can avoid in online dating. You would have to do that even if only cis lesbians responded to your ads, as you’re presumably not attracted to all cis lesbians. Having a coffee now and then with a trans woman you most likely won’t find attractive—but you never know—is a small price to pay to make the online dating world a less shitty place for trans people. It’s what an ally would do. My wife is one of those women who need manual stimulation of her clit during sex to climax. Before meeting her, I had several long-term girlfriends, and not one needed to do this in order to climax. Before we got married, I explained that I wanted to explore and push the boundaries, and she promised me that would happen. But she has no fantasies, kinks or fetishes, and she’s not into any of the things I’ve proposed. Bringing this all together is that when we are having sex, she’s so fixated on stimulating her clit, it’s almost like we are in two different worlds. When she’s working toward an orgasm, her eyes are shut and she’s concentrating on the rubbing—whether she’s doing it or I am—and I can’t help but wonder if the work it takes to get her to orgasm is part of the reason she’s not interested in exploring. I’ve talked to her several times about how I’m yearning to do more, but I haven’t brought up my thoughts on how the way she comes may be affecting things. —Come As You Are
My thoughts, in no particular order: 1. Three out of four women need direct, focused, and sometimes intense stimulation of their clit in order to climax—sailing a dick up the vaginal canal isn’t going to do it for most women—so either you lucked out and all of your previous girlfriends were 25 percenters or many/most/all of your previous girlfriends were faking it. 2. I’ve never met a man who wasn’t fixated on stimulating his dick during sex and/or having his dick stimulated for him during sex. 3. If your wife is picking up on your negativity about the way her pussy works, that could negatively impact her enthusiasm for sex in general and sex with you in particular. 4. Your wife is fantasizing about something when she closes her eyes and starts rubbing her clit. You might be able to have more productive conversations about your sex life—and your desire for a more adventurous one—if you drew her out about what’s going on in her head when she’s getting off. Tell her how sexy she looks, tell her you would love to know what she’s thinking about, tell her how hot her fantasy is if she opens up about it (and don’t freak out if she’s not fantasizing about you), carefully build on her fantasy with some dirty talk. Once she opens up about whatever it is that’s unspooling in her head, you can suggest realizing her fantasies in real life—and a few of yours as well. 5. And, um, lastly: Your wife may need to block you out—she may need to clamp her eyes shut—in order to climax because, um, she may not be sexually attracted to you. That’s harsh, I realize, and I hope that’s not the case. But if marital sex for her is a joyless exercise—she gets you off then clamps her eyes shut and gets herself off—then this is a problem that can’t be fixed, and spending the next five decades trying to fix it will be both futile and frustrating. Here’s hoping your wife’s issue is something more common and something that can be fixed—she’s sexually repressed but can work through it, this clamp-eyes-and-rubclit routine was her masturbatory go-to for years but you two can find new and exciting ways to get her off. Those new and exciting ways to get her off will most likely require her to fixate on stimulating her clit—and that’s OK. n
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ris, Albert Maysles’ lovely documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel, is as much a rare bird as the subject herself. She’s a legend in an industry that touts careless minimalism thanks to her painstaking outfits, constructed in architectural proportions of layers and more jewelry than it seems possible to carry. She’s got one of the largest collections of designer costume jewelry in the United States, but Maysles shows her as happy to be haggling over bodega bracelets as hunting for couture. She’s a longtime industry insider (her textile company redecorated the White House several times) who became a mainstream name only after a 2005 exhibit in her honor at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute. Though Maysles is known for teasing the melancholy from his famous subjects (particularly as he and his brother David did for Edith and Little Edie Beale in the iconic Grey Gardens), there’s no such sense of ennui to be found in Iris. The self-mythologizing here is all of the knowing, winking sort (Frieda Loehmann once told her she’d never be pretty, but she sure was stylish). The energetic Apfel makes for a wry subject, and the film’s energy floats on the simpatico between her and Maysles, who even cameos in front of the camera; it’s documentary as hangout session. But that sort of low-key portraiture only works if everyone’s already familiar with the frame. And in that sense, Iris isn’t just a documentary about her, or even a documentary about her place in fashion. It’s also a glimpse into the ways fashion has gone from an insider industry to an increasingly transparent one, in which touchstones of the fashion industry are more and more mainstreamed. Those markers are easy to see, whether portrayed in pop culture or glimpses behind the scenes. (These days, the Costume Institute Gala is a red-carpet evening, which has ballooned since Iris’ exhibition into a major press event that garners as much fashion scrutiny as the Oscars, even though what’s considered chic for the industry set and savvy for the celebrity set make for a confusing night—and that’s before you introduce a theme like this year’s “China Through the Looking Glass” and hope in vain that no one shows up in appropriative gear.) There are the touchstones, of course; one of the most influential of recent years is Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, playing a perfectly pitched Anna Wintour analog that only works because Wintour herself has become such a recognizable public figure that people know what a good impression of her looks like. The film has also slowly seeped into perception of Wintour—perhaps inevitable in an industry that borrows from itself as much as the fashion industry does.
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Studios $115,000 $150,000 $525,000 $525,000 Greenbriar Lane,to Paoli 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bedrooms $525,000 Open9 Sun 11-4pm | Mon 12-6pm2018-32 $400,000 to $500,000 Walnut Street Rittenhouse Square 1311 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley Sq. 1830 Addison St.10L, Rittenhouse 1830 Addison St. S 5 Bed/5.2 Bath; 7930 sq$175,000 ft Colonial on|2.5 acres $1,490,000 3 Bd/2 Ba;SUNDAY RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St.Rittenhouse Rittenhouse Tues-Fri 9-6pm Sat 12-3pm Bedrooms to $225,000 1830 Addison St. Sq. 1 OPEN 11 AM - 1Rittenhouse PMSq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, OPEN SUNDAY 2 4 PM 2 Bed/2Bath 1198 sq ft Condo $585,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 6Ba; Bed/4.2 Bath; Converted Barn $1,200,000Sq. Includes real estate • Merion Noto transfer 3 Ba; RenovatedTownhome 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse 317Addison Meeting House Lane, Station 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 1830 St. tax Rittenhouse Sq.tax 3 Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 2427 Carpenter Street, Graduate Hospital 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 2 Bedrooms $250,000 $400,000 49 Cornell Rd., Bala Cynwyd Open Sunday 11:30am-1:00pm 834 Lindy Lane, Bala Cynwyd $525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3Ba; Bed/2.1 Bath Colonial $519,000 $525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3 Bd/2Sun RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 $400,000 to $500,000 3BD/1.1BA; Townhouse $329K Sq. Open 11-4pm | Mon 2Bed/4.1 Bath; Updated Condo $799,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse 1489 Russell Road, Paoli 12-6pm 5BD/2.2Ba 3,314 Sq. at Ft.Hillgate Colonial 1830 Addison St.Rittenhouse Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bedrooms 1830 Addison $525,000 3307 Ainslie Street, EastSt. FallsRittenhouse S 1830 Addison St. Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. $525,000 $525,000 24 Airdale Bryn Mawr Sq. 1830 St. Sq. Includes real estate tax • No12-3pm transfer 9-6pm | Colonial Sat 4Bd/2 Bed/3.1 Bath; 4431 sqft $894,000tax 33Bd/2 Ba;Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 3 Ba;Rittenhouse RenovatedTownhome 1830 Addison St.Road, Rittenhouse Finished, Walk-out LL $549K 510 S.Addison 11th Square West 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3Tues-Fri Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Bed/1 Bath;Street, 1056 sqftWash End Unit $215,000 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 2,144 sq ft Clonial $650,000 2005 County Line Road, Villanova $525,000 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 $525,000 31407 Bd/2 County Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 1322-24 E Hewson Street, Fishtown Line Rd., Bryn Mawr 3BD/2BA; 3-Story Twnhome C/A $339K Open Sun 11-4pm Mon $639,390 12-6pm 200 Ford Street, West Conshohocken 5 Bed/3.2 Baths; 2,576 sqft|Colonial 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse S $525,000 707 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd Sq. $525,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St.| 5E, Rittenhouse 3 Bed/1.1Addison Bath; 1700 sq ftRittenhouse End Unit $375,000 1830 St. Sq. 1st Floor 3 Bed/2 Bath RentColonial $1,750/month 1750 Oakwood Terrace Penn Valley Tues-Fri 9-6pm Sat 12-3pm 1830 Addison St. For Rittenhouse Sq. 5BD/3BA; Renovated 3 Bd/2 Ba;Art RenovatedTownhome 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1519 Swain Street, Museum Area 3 Bd/22Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Ellsworth Street, Graduate Hospital Bed/2 Bath; 1299 sqft UnitPark Floor 2 Bed/1 Bath For Rent $1,300/Month 1830 St. Rittenhouse Sq. 4BD/2BA; Colonial in college 32208 Bd/2Addison Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse $525,000 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 32nd Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3/4 Acres; Walk to Train $724K Sq. $525,000 For Rent $1,850/month 3 Bed/1 Bath; 1208 sq ft Townhouse $199,900 3BD/2.1BA 1,552 Sq. Ft Townhouse 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 191 Presidential Blvd R903, Bala Cynwyd 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 31,598 Bd/2 Ba; Sq.Ft; 1-Car Attached Garage 1830Street, Addison St.Square Rittenhouse S 710RenovatedTownhome, Preston Ave, Mawr $349K Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St.Bryn Rittenhouse 2030 Latimer Rittenhouse 1 Bed/1 Bath; 971 sqft Condo…For Rent $1,650/month $525,000 Renovated, Air; RenovatedTownhom Finished LL $399K 3 Central Bd/2 Ba; $525,000 $525,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 bed 2.1 bath rehabbed twin. $349,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1245 HollowSt. Rd., Penn Valley 1830 Addison 2 Bed/1.1 Bath; 795St. sq ftRittenhouse Trinity $399,000 Sq. 1830 Addison Rittenhouse 515 Oxford Road, Bala Cynwyd Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 139 Ebenezer Avenue, 190 Presidential #301 - Bala The Cynwyd Corinthian 31238 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq.l Bed/2.1 Bath; 2254 sqft Colonial $549,000 4BD/4.1Ba 1727 Fitzwater St., #A#405, - Graduate Hospita Callowhill Street Loft District 3 3Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St.Contemporary Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. sqft Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bed/ 3 Bath; 1329 Colonial $250,000 1 Bed/1 Bath; 1,315 sq ft Condo $269,000 243 Crosshill Road, Wynnewood 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3BD/3.1BA, 2700 w/ Balcony 5,620 Sq.Ft. $1,500,000 2BD/1.1BA Townhouse $350K 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1135 Riverview Lane,Sq.Ft West Conshohocken 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bed/2.1 Bath: 2049 sqft Colonial $485,000 1919 Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Square 3 Bed/3.1 Bath; 3,455 sq ft$4,700/month Colonial at MerionorHill $625,000 $525,000 $525,000151 Sheldon Lane, Ardmore $525,000 Updated; For Rent $749K 1830 Addison St.ForRittenhouse Sq. 3508 Hamilton Street -Rent Powelton Village 7,000 sqft Office Building $16,500/month 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St.Lane, Rittenhouse 1111 Penshurst Penn Valley Sq. 3 Bed/1 Bath; 1,008 sq ft Twin $175,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 St.Washington Rittenhouse Sq. 4BD/3.1BA; 3,300 Sq. Ft. REDUCED 61830 Bath; sq ftRittenhouse Cape with pool $1,099,000 31348 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3Bed/4.1 Bd/2Addison Ba; 4399 RenovatedTownhome, 1412Addison South Street, Square$635k St. Sq. Bobarn Drive, Penn Valley 9 W Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd 2636 Chestnut Street, Ardmore 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Space RenovatedTownhome, 273 Meeting House Lane, Merion Station Commercial Rent for $5,000/month or 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Bath; RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 4 Bed/2.1 2,057 ft Colonial $474,000 5BD/4.1BA, 5588sqContemporary 1333 South Street Washington Square West 3BD/1.1BA Twin w/ Attached Garage 5$525,000 Bed/4.2 Bath; 5,442 sqft French Colonial $1,150,000 $525,000 For Sale $825,000 $525,000 20 W Turnbull Avenue, Havertown 1830 St. Rittenhouse Sq. Duplex Addison w/ Parking; Separate Utilities $499K 1,280 Sq. FtRittenhouse $199,900 1830 St..89Rittenhouse 2-3 Addison Car Garage; Acres $879K Sq. 1830 Addison St. Sq. 431 Montgomery Avenue, Merion Station 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2564 sq ft rehabbed colonial $575,000 St., South Philadelphia 32700 Bd/2Cleveland Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 6 Bed/ 4.2 Bath; 5500 sqft Colonial $999,000 -- OAK HILL PENN VALLEY -20 W Dartmouth Road, Bala Cynwyd S.Bath; 12th1184 Street -End Passyunk Square 31501 Bed/1 sq ft Unit $249,000 $525,000 $525,000 $525,0001025 Barr Lane, Gladwyne 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2,761 sq ft Split-level $499,900.
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AMAZING, 3 story, custom home with a roofdeck and FULL skyline view you can practically touch. 3BD/2.5BA, finished basement and 10 year TAX abatement APPROVED! Amenities include ROOF-DECK, custom kitchen, 2.5 sleekly tiled baths, wide plank hardwood floors, interior iron railings system and designer finishes everywhere. This perfect North location is close to all the fun! Come to our Twilight Open House Thurs. [5/14] from 5-6:30pm.
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Please join us for a special open house and garden tour Sunday, May 17th, 2015 - 1:30 to 4:00 Lovely Society Hill 4 story Federal Period Home with Jeffersonian Grace. Built in 1803, Restored in 1970, 2788 sq. ft, 9 rooms and 2.5 baths.. History pervades the house, the block and the neighborhood. Located on a beautiful tree lined Society Hill block across from St. Peter’s School and St. Peter’s Church. St. Peter’s towering steeple is in view from the Front windows of the house. The first two floors serve together as Family and Public space. A formal dining room, Chef’s kitchen, coat closet, small bathroom, sitting area with informal dining area, fireplace and French Doors opening into a picturesque English garden. Just above are the formal living room, a full bath, study-librarychildren’s playroom - guest room. The third and fourth floors contain the master bedroom, full marble bath, a second study and two lovely dormer bedrooms each with two large closed storage spaces under the eaves. A full dry basement has high ceilings, laundry, mechanicals and lots of storage. The house can be rearranged as living room, kitchen, dining room and six bedrooms or a myriad of options between. This house is convenient and close to most everything - Terrific Restaurants Coffee Shops - Ritz Movie Theaters - Galleries - Museums - Concert Halls and Center City Shopping. Busses and Taxis abound on nearby Streets. Close are two indoor parking garages and one outdoor.
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