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PIFA is coming, people. Here’s a look at what’s in store over 11 days of art, dance and acrobatics beginning May 31. SEE PAGE 14
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RAISED RACIST
Philly is responsible for educating the formative years of NYC racist lawyer Aaron Schlossberg. And it sucks. SEE PAGE 10
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Close to the finish line KERITH GABRIEL
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ince becoming a dad, my weekends have irrevocably changed. Weekends once ďŹ lled with late-night social gatherings and much-needed downtime have been replaced with playdates, birthday parties and watching the same Pixar movie over and over – and over – again. However, this past weekend, while at yet another birthday party, I had a really insightful, albeit all-too-short conversation with another dad on race, racism – and how the topic has seemed to saturate everything from the dinner table to social media feeds – putting people at their wits end. As we’re all aware, with this current political climate, hell, I say it, this current Administration has busted closet doors wide open on almost everything – and it appears most of the explosive charge has been attached to race relations both domestically and abroad. There are people calling the cops on others for the sake of feeling threatened by a person of color, there are people of color making names for themselves exacerbating the topic across any and all mediums to the point of nauseam. But on the ip, the conversation – at least in the lifetime of a large number of us – has never seen the topic this polarized. We’ve gone from the days where the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, and the Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson were almost at a romanticized pitch to seeing much of what they preached regarding bias, bigotry and segregation thrust back into practice, all seemingly highlighted by a media collective that can’t get enough. So with all that said, the question this dad posed as we watched our toddlers from two different racial backgrounds at play was a fair one: is all of this heightened awareness on racism in America making the situation worse – or ultimately better – for future generations, like, you know, our kids? I think for me, personally, the jury is still out. The cliche is that things get worse before they get better, and I don’t know, short of another Charlottesville, if they can get any worse. The fact that as a black person, you can’t fall asleep in a common area of a university you’re paying thousands of dollars without someone think-
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ing you’re a homeless vagrant or be forced to smile and wave or have the cops called on you for being “suspiciousâ€? is arguably one of the more egregious forms of closet racism one can ever imagine. Conversely, this hyperfocus on race has also made for a profoundly large number of white people go over the top to prove that they aren’t part of the problem. Regardless of color, one should never have to feel uncomfortable in their own skin, and I think for the ďŹ rst time in a long time, we’re seeing examples of it happening repeatedly – on both sides. But is that good? Will that evoke change? I believe in some small way it’s allowed for the question to be raised. I think the sheer ridiculous heights people have gone to be a racist asshole have really made some people – again on both sides – really take a look at how they view the outside world and people who don’t look like them. But at the same time, we live in a world where bias is ingrained and passed down through generations. Think about it, as you read this, there is some white parent pissed off that his son got passed up for some sport over a person of color and is spewing familiar stereotypes that due to the black kid’s superior genetic makeup, he got passed over and planting that seed. That’s much easier than realizing that despite all the two-a-days or dollars spent on personal training, maybe his son just isn’t very good. On the ip, that black kid picked for the team? Probably hearing from his parent that white people are always gonna get picked over you and that you have to work extra hard to prove yourself, that off the bat you’re always going to be second place unless you prove without a doubt that you deserve to be in ďŹ rst. Seed. Planted. Frankly, both arguments are fucking exhausting. People are never going to look past someone’s race or socioeconomic status and see them simply as another member of the human race. It’s a wonderful thought and a world I’d love to live in and have my family live in, but I live in reality. I think regardless of whether you side as more logical or emotional, we can agree on that. But the question of whether thinking that these arguments will start to bring us closer to utopia is a good one. If not in my lifetime, my utmost wish is for the lifetime of those two boys playing with abandon, and due to childlike innocence, both completely in the dark of what their fathers were talking about. Q
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Oh, beautiful stupid Philadelphia, with your adorably passÊ culture and fatty cheese people and your clinging obsession to a fictional boxer! The only thing missing from this parody of an ode is a Fresh Prince theme song reference. Anywho, maybe it’s time for some off-campus field trips for Temple’s social media team.
The South Philly tradition returned to the South 9th Street Italian Market festival last weekend, and we’re pretty certain the greasy victory was inevitable given the practice Philly got during this year’s Super Bowl shenanigans.
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On poverty and hunger
And we shall call him Carson When the Phillies won the World Series in 2008, it was all “let’s call our son Chase.â€? But now Pennsylvania is seeing a notable spike in babies named “Carsonâ€? across the commonwealth, according to an NBC Sports analysis of Social Security data. There were 301 newborn Carsons in 2017 (the 37th most popular boy’s name in the state), up from 181 Carsons in 2015, the year before the QB was drafted. The name has actually surpassed “Chaseâ€? in popularity for the ďŹ rst time since 2008.
“I am hungry, hell, yes. I’ll walk around supermarkets pretending to shop, opening food packages, then eating away from the cameras. I don’t feel bad at all. You would kill somebody to eat. Do or die.� – That’s 65-year-old William Dillahunty of North Philadelphia on what he has to do to survive, according to The Inquirer. Dillahunty is one of 327,320 Philadelphians (about 20 percent of the city’s population) who are defined as “food insecure,� meaning they lack the proper amount of food to lead healthy lives.
Funeral for a tragedy Compassionate Philadelphians have emptied their pockets to help pay for the funeral costs of Julian Angelucci, the 11-year-old boy who was fatally struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle on May 18 in South Philadelphia, near 10th and Shunk streets. Last we checked, the GoFundMe page set up by the victim’s sister raised nearly $19,000, far above its $15,000 goal. Police and the District Attorney’s ofďŹ ce say charges are likely forthcoming in the incident. 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
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Like many neighborhoods throughout the city, Brewerytown is seeing the merger of old meets new but like many neighborhoods, the integration is slow.
“Replaced, not revitalized� What does it really mean to live in Philadelphia’s next hot neighborhood? Depends on who you ask BY SHANNON ULLMAN
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he noise of construction starts as early as 5 a.m. even though it’s not supposed to. Post-it notes on the doors of abandoned homes and signs tacked on telephone pole read: “Cash for your home. Please call.� Cars hustling for morning commutes or evening rush hours are forced to wait for cranes, supply trucks and double-parked utility trucks to haul supplies down almost every street, perhaps none more than a mile-long section of Girard Avenue, Brewerytown’s main strip.
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Longtime Brewerytown resident Alia Williams says that while she welcomes the change coming into her neighborhood, there’s a bit of trepidation in whether or not her family will be able to remain due to rising taxes.
Brewerytown is changing – it has been for years. However, some things seem like long-standing traditions. The same group of men laughs together outside the Blue Jay Diner each evening. They appear to be old friends. Neighbors chit-chat in the street, a duo of charming women goes door-to-door reading verses from the Bible to anyone willing to listen. However like many of Philadelphia’s emerging neighborhoods, long-time residents and businesses are witnessing pricey, new condos, restaurants, craft beer bars, coffeehouses and a ton of new faces cozying up in an effort to share the same blanket. With all of the new development, it’s hard to not say that gentriďŹ cation of a large swath of a multi-cultural section of North Philadelphia is imminent, if not already apparent. Brewerytown got its name from the number of breweries that operated here in the late 19th and early 20th century. Located close to the river, this area ourished, attracting architects, businesses, and residents. At one point, when the city hosted over 700 breweries, Brewerytown was the home to many of them. However, like many neighborhoods fueled by the factory boom and washed out when many of them closed, Brewerytown suffered from economic loss and subsequent depression. Alia Williams, 42, grew up in Brewerytown. As a child, she spent most of her time playing in Fairmount Park with her neighbors. However, as more drug dealers moved in, many of those neighbors moved out. “At one time, I remember that there were 15 abandoned houses just on my street,â€? Williams recalled. Williams moved out in her 20s, but her mother still lives in the house where she grew up. She said her mom is worried about property taxes going up, and is ready to move because she doesn’t know her neighbors anymore. But today, looking fondly at her old street, Williams mentioned how different it looked lined with trees and with almost no abandoned houses. Nancy Flynn and her husband moved to Brewerytown Square in 2006 from Roxborough in their ďŹ fties. Their housing complex was newly developed, taking up residence in a formerly abandoned Acme parking lot. According to Flynn, at the time, the city’s announcement of its 10-year tax abatement program was a huge draw, much as it still is, in addition to Brewerytown’s proximity to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Kelly Drive. Nancy knew she may not be welcomed by long-term residents at ďŹ rst. “In 2006, it was not unusual to see homes and stores with ‘NO GENTRIFICATION’ signs in the windows,â€? said Flynn. “We made a concerted effort to say ‘hello,’ ‘good morning’ or ‘how are you?’ to every person we passed. I am happy to report that now at least nine out of 10 people say hello back. I think it is a success story.â€?
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FEATURE Much-needed necessities Flynn says they are happy with all the new businesses around the neighborhood, but say the Aldi supermarket at 30th and Girard is a gift from above. “Brewerytown went far too long without a supermarket,� Flynn said. “It was sad to see elderly people getting off buses with bags of groceries from their shopping trips to surrounding neighborhoods.�
“I believe that integration and communication can break racial barriers and the two cultures within the neighborhood. This would be great for the future of Brewerytown so that we all can better understand one another, and truly operate as one community and not just appear to be [living that way] on the surface.� – QUENTIN ODRICK, BREWERYTOWN RESIDENT
The commercial strip on Brewerytown’s section of Girard has long been lined with abandoned shops, trash and liquor stores. But over the last several years, diverse and community-based businesses have been opening their doors. The Monkey and The Elephant Cafe has become a staple for coffee-lovers in the area. They serve fresh baked goods and quality coffee and its nonproďŹ t approach is staffed with former foster youth who have aged out of the system. The local yoga studio, Yoga & Movement Sanctuary, offers low-cost community classes, and “pay-what-you-wishâ€? classes every week. There’s a newly-opened Dollar Store, cycling studio and a gym. Pam Hetherington, the owner of Brewerytown’s dance studio, Soundspace, says she is quite happy with her location. She hopes to keep growing her community outreach program, The Philadelphia Community Tap Project, which offers low-cost and free tap dancing for kids and adults. Girard is also home to Le Cat Cafe, an organization that houses homeless cats until they can be adopted. Rybrew, a restaurant with a large selection of various craft, domestic and international beers, hosts free open mic nights on Thursdays. Pizza Dad’s offers free PBR with the purchase of
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A host of new shops and restaurants are sprouting up along Brewerytown’s section of Girard Avenue. a pizza on Tuesdays, and Crime and Punishment Brewery often holds fundraisers for local charities. Tim McAdams, the owner of Best In Show Dog Grooming, has been in Brewerytown since 2004. He believes the new businesses have been assets to the community. “In my opinion, all people like better quality merchandise, more nutritious food, and a higher level of service,� said McAdams. “We’re getting that with the newer businesses, and the community is responding very positively.�
Replaced, not revitalized Quentin Odrick, 32, has lived in Brewerytown his entire life. While he has always enjoyed his neighborhood, he says that, like many longtime residents, people have no choice but to as McAdams called it, “respond positivelyâ€? and embrace the gentriďŹ cation of the neighborhood.
“I 110 percent believe that Brewerytown is currently undergoing gentriďŹ cation. It is inevitable at this point,â€? Odrick said. “It’s sad for those that were already having a challenging time managing their homes. These are the people who usually are the ďŹ rst to sell [their homes] for $70-80k, and must ďŹ nd somewhere else to live due to rising property taxes.â€? While he still maintains close relationships with his long-term neighbors, Odrick says he hasn’t formed relationships with any of the new residents. “I’ve noticed that nobody hangs on their steps or seems to have a desire to get to know their neighbors,â€? he noted. A Brewerytown resident who wished to remain anonymous, says he and his wife are preparing to move out. The young couple lived in Brewerytown for a few years but said it has been difďŹ cult to get to know the neighbors. He wants to go somewhere and start a family
where he can have the same neighbors for 20 years. “What you’re seeing is just a neighborhood getting replaced, not revitalized,� he said. According to Odrick, the new stores on Girard seem positive for the neighborhood, although he knows many of his long-term neighbors don’t feel that way. He would like to see more neighborhood integration, block clean-up days, and communication between new homeowners and long-term residents. “I believe that integration and communication can break racial barriers and the two cultures within the neighborhood,� Odrick said. “This would be great for the future of Brewerytown so that we all can better understand one another, and truly operate as one community and not just appear to be [living that way] on the surface.� Q TWITTER: @LIVESABROAD1
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Feminista Jones is back for the second year in a row to host a night of sex friendly conversation, discussions and performances at SeXx Interactive’s annual Sextopia on May 23.
Sex is good, people The fifth installment of SeXx Interactive’s Sextopia kicks off this month BY TIMAREE SCHMIT
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hings suck right now. Big time.â€? In regard to the state of sexual freedom, this is the sentiment from one of its foremost advocates, Elicia Gonzales, the co-founder of sex-positive Philly based collective SeXx Interactive. “We have to do all we can to imagine, envision, create, heal if we are going to survive... and ideally thrive.â€? In that regard however, Gonzales has been doing her part, as one of the organizers of SeXx Interactive’s annual rundown of events, now heading into its ďŹ fth year in Philadelphia. On May 23, the group will again host Sextopia at Franky Bradley’s, an evening of lightning talks and live performances by community members who are interested in sharing ideas and experiences about sexuality.
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The lightning talks will take place from 7-9 p.m. and will be hosted for the second year by writer and activist Feminista Jones. “I got involved with SEXx because I believe in working collaboratively to change the way we think about sex,� she says. What does she anticipate with this year’s theme of Sextopia? “We are imagining the future of sex – what it could be if sexual liberation was the rule and people were free to be who they are and make pleasurable decisions for themselves.� Full disclosure: This author is also on the organizing committee. “We live in such a sex-negative, shamebased society – where access to accurate, healing, pleasure-based sexuality information is virtually non-existent,� Gonzales says about the original concept behind the collective and its events. “I thought that it would be important to collectively create a space where
sexuality can be discussed and explored. I also wanted to make sure that anyone would have access to this information – not just folks with the privilege to pay to attend college or a workshop.â€? This year’s event features quick discussions on everything from the future of fetishes to a world without proms, and sexuality education for people with cognitive disabilities. There is a special emphasis on the impact of FOSTA-SESTA, recent legislation that purports to combat sex trafďŹ cking but has proven to make it harder to rescue trafďŹ cked people and more dangerous to be a sex worker, in addition to curtailing online free speech rights. Dr. Alex Bove will be presenting on some of the ďŹ ndings of his dissertation on the future of masculinity and presenters range from artists to academics, activists and everyday people – all sharing their experiences.
“I have been a presenter at every SEXx event so far. It's one of my favorite nights of the year. I love the mix of topics and the diversity of the presenters,â€? said Bove. “When we consider things too taboo to say in public...we limit people's freedom to express themselves fully. This is not good for democracy. And sexuality is one of the most important aspects of our lives. We need to be able to discuss important things candidly and openly. That's what grown-ups do.â€? Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke, a renowned professor and clinical sexologist at Goddard College who focused on African-American sexuality, is also scheduled to present. “I wanted to be involved to highlight a perspective that hasn't been presented yet,â€? said Clarke. “Oftentimes, I am subjugated to politics of respectability as well as overcompensating for hyper-sexualization of my multiethnic body by asexualizing myself‌I felt that this platform would allow me to bring my whole authentic self to a performance/presentation I am passionate about.â€? Not all of the topics are scholarly. For example, the hosts of the comedy show Porn Stash will be talking about what it’s like to watch porn in a room full of people. “There is so much shame attached to sex in America, and sexuality is often used as a weapon to hurt others rather than a bridge to connect us,â€? says comedian Ralph Andracchio. “Any opportunity we have to gather together and talk about sex in a non-judgmental space and help people learn a little more about themselves is a step toward making sex a little less shameful and a whole lot more fun.â€? At 10 pm the event switches gears to showcase a variety of live performances, ranging from burlesque and drag to spoken word and something special from a performer who is known as the “Lube Witch.â€? “I've devoted all of my performances solely to lube for the past three years,â€? says the performer who is also known as Skye Carter and who also plans to hand out free samples to those in attendance. “I can't wait to get you as excited about lube as I am!â€? It’s a night destined to make those like Gonzales proud of the work being put into making sex, well, normal. When asked which piece she’s most excited to see? “I know this sounds corny, but I'm looking forward to all of them,â€? she said. “The whole night becomes this magical place where you can feel people open up, relax, have fun, connect. It's so thrilling to know that people feel inspired to participate and be brave enough to get up in front of folks and share a piece of them. That's dope.â€? Q SeXx 5.0: Sextopia | May 23, 7pm (conversation) 10pm (live performance). $15-$25. Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St. piahpublishing.com/collections/sexxtopia-tickets TWITTER: @TIMAREE_LEIGH
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Infamous NYC attorney Aaron Schlossberg, seen here extending his middle finger during a Trump rally in New York City, is actually a native of the Greater Philadelphia Region who attended all-boys Haverford School. offer grants and scholarships at a rate of $7.7 million in need-based tuition assistance with an average grant of $23,000 annually. The school itself can run upward of $38,000 annually to attend grades pre-K to 12. Schlossberg is the antithesis of what the school is trying to represent, but arguably its most extreme case of an alumnus tied to the ongoing saga of racism, bigotry and antiequality sentiment empowered by the election of Donald Trump as president. Schlossberg’s most recent tirade is just among a slew that have been uncovered since the story broke. He’s attended white nationalist rallies, allegedly assaulted people on the streets of Manhattan, spewing insensitive comments, and has routinely berated Hispanics, his latest inside that Fresh Kitchen, upset over employees talking to a customer in Spanish. But it’s probably the story of Willie Morris, that arrives as one of the more shocking runins with Schlossberg. Morris took to YouTube to recall an encounter he’d had with Schlossberg in 2016, where the attorney threatens to call the police on Morris – a recurrence we’re now ďŹ nding a theme among racists in America – in addition to hurling insults at Morris, most notably calling the Massachusetts-born man an “ugly fucking foreigner.â€? Morris took it in stride, saying after the video was posted about Schlossberg’s ugly fucking foreigner comment: “the ďŹ rst part is debatable, but the second part is not.â€?‘ In the aftermath of the Starbucks incident in which two African-American males were taken into custody by police after a manager called the cops on them for using the bathroom without purchasing anything, there was a hope that Philly wouldn’t have another tie to a incident of racism and insensitivity on a national scale. However, it looks like the Greater Philadelphia Region sadly has to claim ties to educating the latest embarrassment to society. Q TWITTER: @SPRTSWTR 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
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Edward Hancock, the executive chef of the Sofitel’s pair of restaurants, works with Girard College students in the creation of a urban garden on the hotel’s rooftop.
Keeping it local
Sourced ingredients from the city’s urban gardens for its fine dining establishments is happening more than you might think BY KERITH GABRIEL
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f the kitchen staff of the SoďŹ tel, the posh Center City hotel in the heart of Rittenhouse, run out of ingredients to make one of their signature salads or entrees, they don’t have to go far to replenish ingredients. They only need to take the service elevator about 15 oors up. Courtesy of a partnership with Philadelphia preparatory school, Girard College, earlier this month the hotel unveiled its brand new rooftop garden complete with 3,000 pounds of soil ripe with recycled rainwater producing many of the vegetables and herbs found in the hotel’s pair of French-inspired eateries, Chez Colette and LibertĂŠ Lounge. The completely sustainable garden features radishes, jalapenos, grape tomatoes, basil, beets and is complete with eight bee hives that, according to the SoďŹ tel, are home to more than a half million bees exclusively producing fresh honey for the hotel. The partnership is
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fueled by executive chef Edward Hancock, who oversees the menu in both establishments, and powered by freshman students from Girard’s health and sciences classes. In addition to working alongside the students to produce the garden, Hancock took it a step further to show them the fruits of their labor (pun intended). He gave the students a ďŹ rsthand look in inside the kitchen, making many of the hotel’s signature dishes with the ingredients planted on the roof – in addition to dinner. “It’s been a pleasure working with the students from Girard College and exchanging gardening knowledge with them,â€? Hancock said. Angela Bauer, SoďŹ tel’s general manager added: “The garden is an example of how we use sustainable resources to provide food for our restaurants. It was a wonderful opportunity to invite this neighborhood school to participate in our gardening initiative.â€? The beet salad ($12) on the Liberte’s lunch and dinner menu? Planted with care by Girard students. The carrots and watermelon radish in the braised short
ribs ($24) or the fennel in the seared salmon ($24)? Yep, Girard. But it doesn’t only extend to the plate. Many of the herbs are used to create signature cocktails, using locally sourced spirits. The aptly titled Rooftop Garden cocktail, which consists of Bluecoat Gin, uses basil and honey from the roof. The Lavender Martini? Vodka from Philadelphia Distilling paired with homemade lavender syrup. “This has been an amazing experience to expose our ninth-grade health students to the sustainable urban gardening program of SoďŹ tel’s rooftop, said Monet Anderson, a science teacher at Girard College. “Now, through this partnership, they have learned how gardening supplies a hotel’s food and beverage operations.â€? It’s work Girard College already does within the towering walls of its sprawling campus, as the school is home to one of the largest urban gardens on a school campus in the city. With 25 in-ground plots and four fruit trees, Girard’s community garden produces about 1,500 pounds of produce a year, creating many of the meals for the campus, in addition to selling much of the produce at a weekly farm stand in the school’s Fairmount-based neighborhood. This is perhaps the latest in a growing trend of area restaurants pairing with community gardens and greenhouses to serve up dishes provided by sustainable urban gardens. Earlier this month, Rocco Cima, owner of fresh food eateries, FUEL announced a pairing with celebrity chef Brian Duffy (DIY Network’s Date Plate, Spike TV’s Bar Rescue) to create 17 new menu additions – many of which are priced at $10 or less – sourced from a community greenhouse in North Philadelphia. Another city chain of restaurants, Marathon, has been one of the pioneers in this trend, sourcing much of its produce from an organic farm in the city that serves all six of its locations. In June, Center City is scheduled to have its own urban food garden. Farm for the City, an initiative by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, will create an interactive food awareness installation on Thomas Paine Plaza. Slated to run through the summer and into the fall months, Farm for the City plans to shed a light on food security, and show that urban agriculture can sustain many of the city neighborhoods. And its restaurants. Q
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Number of pop-up gardens in Philadelphia. In addition to instructional guidance on sustainable growing, there’s a bar and routine entertainment at both the South Street (1438 South St.) and University City (36th and Filbert) locations.
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The percentage of the world’s food source that’s grown in a city or urban-based setting, according to global restaurant consultants, Aaron Allen & Associates.
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Number of urban farms and gardens spread throughout the city, according to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
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Estimated pounds of fruit and vegetables, Farm for the City, an interactive food awareness installation to be housed this summer in the heart of Center City is expected to grow and donate to homeless nonprofit, Broad Street Ministry.
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Pounds of produce Girard College grows annually that is used in many on-campus meals in addition to being sold each week at community farm stands in the city.
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Beginning May 31, much of Philadelphia becomes a stage courtesy of the annual Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts.
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A conversation with PIFA’s artistic director, and why this year’s event plans to bring exactly that BY ANDREA CANTOR
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rt lovers of all disciplines: the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts has returned. Taking the stage that is Philly, artists from around the globe will gift our fair city with a multitude of performances, a handful of which are completely free of charge. For 11 days beginning May 31, city-dwellers and out-of-towners can pop open their regimented bubbles and gain exposure to the world beyond via comedy, music, dance, theater and acrobatics. Expect to once again witness the unusual, the bewildering and the awe-inspiring pieces that range from contemporary to experimental – to very experimental. With 50-
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plus performances, packed with gut-wrenching heights, profound narratives and sheep — yep, you read that right – PW caught up with Jay Wahl, the artistic director of both PIFA and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, to gain insight on the upcoming festival in all its eccentric awesomeness.
How did you get the idea for the festival? Wahl: It happened gradually. I think that we often, as people who live in the city or the region, think that magical things happen elsewhere, like we have traveled somewhere to a beach or to Disney World or to something. I always thought you could transform your own city and ignite the magic potential inside you, if you could get people to experience places they are in every day in a
Wahl: In 2011, when we launched the festival, we did a ďŹ nale on Broad Street and with a company called Transe Express for 200,000 people. It was one of those unbelievable and most memorable experiences of my life. I had planned that a chandelier would lift into the air above the crowd for a long time, a lot of logistics went into that as you can imagine, and to see them ďŹ nally go up in the air and the whole crowd just gasp, it was as special a moment as I could imagine. It felt like the whole city was there. For this year’s festival, I wanted to bring them back, and try to do something equally special. So, we created a new show with them called "Cristal Palace,â€? a world premiere on the riverfront, on the Schuylkill River. Instead of doing one performance, we're going to do nine and really hope that everybody in the city gets a chance to see it.
In your eighth year, it seems like PIFA keeps getting bigger and better. How does the festival keep topping itself, and are you nervous about being able to sustain that trajectory for future PIFA events? Wahl: I don't think about it that way. I think about it as when I meet people when I travel or when people send me ideas ‌ I just look for stuff that makes me say, "Oh, this speaks to me about where we are right now. This is a new way to tell a story. This is a new way that the public could intersect with art.� It's not about topping myself, it's more about how do we surprise people, how do we engage people in new
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To continue on this idea of innovative performances, what do you look for when scouting new events? Wahl: I really just think about [the festival] as a belief that when you're surprised, you open yourself maybe a little bit to some emotion or to some place in your heart to create a memory. I look for things that give you that experience ‌ This year we're doing a project with sheep, I've got German dancers going down the street with masking tape to create an unusual experience and we're doing a 24-hour telling of the whole history of the United States in America. These are all about ways that we come together and share space.
Would you say that's how you keep it new and exciting for people who've gone to the festival before? Wahl: I think it's new and exciting whether you've been before or not ‌ In many cases you won't have heard of the artists. I always think of PIFA as an opportunity for us to bring or produce art that wouldn't normally happen or that hasn't happened in Philadelphia. I think of the projects always being difďŹ cult to categorize. They're not easy to talk about, and so they have the opportunity to provide a lot of perspective on a lot of ways to think about what they're about or how they work. Whether you're coming back, and you've seen everything we've done before – and of course that's amazing – or whether you're just hearing about this for the ďŹ rst time – I still feel that we are relatively young as a festival – I hope that when projects are crossing your path ‌ you just say, "all right, well I want to try something. I want to open myself up to the experience and I'm going to do that with my grandmother or my date or my ďŹ ancĂŠ or my best friend or, or maybe just the neighborhoodâ€? if the work happens to be in your neighborhood. [On a side note], if we just happen to be in your neighborhood, I hope you just come outside and try it.
Your events are priced free-andup and are designed for various age groups. What is your thought process behind increasing the demographics? Wahl: We really work hard to make sure that there are different
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ARTS/CULTURE shows that bring together different groups of people. The whole festival is about how we build community as a city, how we come together and ďŹ nd common ground and recognize each other as our neighbor, as our friends, our fellow citizens that all share Philadelphia. The festival always wants to try to bring people of different ages of different backgrounds to share the space with the artists. With PIFA, there's no fourth wall. There is no distance between the art form and the audience. We're in it together. We're part of telling the story, part of creating the experience, part of creating a memory together.
Wahl: Well, “Cristal Palace.â€? I have been planning that since 2012, so that's going to be spectacular. Taylor Mac, the idea that we're going to tell a 24-hour story about the history of our nation in the history of music and our nation, and we're going to do that from point of views of people who haven't always been part of the storytelling theme seems so empowering to me. “The Fever,â€? that's a very special show with a small group of people. You sit in a circle and as the story happens, almost the way a story happens around a campďŹ re, someone starts talking to you and all of a sudden you are all wrapped up in it.
PIFA has over 50 events that all are very difLess intimate, one of the larger events is the ferent in nature. What advice would you give to annual street fair. Why was it important to have navigating the festival when it comes to choos- this type of event in the festival? Wahl: When we started the festival, we ing events? Wahl: I always say you want to try to see at least three different projects. When you do that, you start to draw connections between them for yourself. You start to say, "Huh, I think these ďŹ t together in this way," "this made me experience these three different emotions" or "these made me spend time with these three different people in my life" or "these made me think about the same person in my life three different ways." You start to draw connecting points. I really see this particular festival as really about what does it mean to build community. What does it mean to be both an individual, who has all sorts of hopes and desires and dreams and fears, trying to trying to ďŹ gure out how to express that and the tension between being that individual and being a member of a society where we are collectively responsible for each other. We all have to vote, we all have to pay taxes, we all have to make the city a thriving thing. So there is a natural dialogue I think between being an individual and being a member of the society. I think that's what the festival really tries to get you to consider differently by opening new doors and drawing back the curtain.
The inevitable follow-up question is what’s your three? What are you personally most excited to see this year?
thought that if we're going to do something at this scale, we should always do something where everybody comes out on the street together. It's fundamental. We close down Broad Street, which of course is the biggest street in town, and we just put on a full extravaganza. We have had in the past a Ferris wheel right in the middle of the street, we've covered entire blocks in graph, had a dinosaur petting zoo and a 25-foot waterfall. We've brought in performers from around the world to surprise people on the street.
So clearly your typical street fair. Wahl: Oh yeah, just typical. This year, one of the surprises is a paper boat river where we can encourage kids to make paper boats and put them into the street, which will ow down Broad. We'll see how that works. That's going to be magical. I think when you're a 5-yearold and you fold your paper boat and place it into the water in the middle of the street with the whole city, watch it go down and collect it later, that is pure magic. Q May 31-June 10. Times, prices and locations vary. kimmelcenter.org/events-andtickets/201718/pifa/pifa-2018/ TWITTER: @ANDREAJCANTOR
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 MUSIC
Radio 104.5 Presents New Found Glory
Get over hump day with New Found Glory. Rock out to the Florida group’s latest album “Make Me Sick.� Unlike the title’s album, you won’t get sick of listening to their latest jams. | 7:15pm. Prices vary. Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St. bit.ly/NewFoundGlory_Tickets
FITNESS
Yoga at the Fishtown Library
Among the stacks of knowledge, ďŹ nd your inner wisdom to reach nirvana. Bring your own mat for this weekly stretch session with Roots2Rise instructor Meghan. | 6:307:30pm. $3. Fishtown Community Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave. roots2rise.org/
POLITICS
General Election Kickoff with Gov. Tom Wolf
Get into that political spirit and into a few beers too! Kick off the General Election with Gov. Tom Wolf at the new Goose Island Brewhouse. Let your voice be heard at the polls. | 6-8pm. Prices vary. Goose Island Brewhouse, 1002 Canal St. secure.actblue.com/donate/ yp18
From Home to Haiti Fundraiser
Let’s bring the community together for Home for Haiti, an organization committed to sustainable development work in Haiti. Sit outside in Front Street CafÊ’s garden for live local music from Samantha Rise, Stone Soup, Alex Brown and more. Order food and drinks at the outdoor bar, or dine al fresco on the patio while you enjoy the music. This event will also feature a silent auction table, with contributions from local artists and businesses. | 7-10pm. $10-$15. Front Street CafÊ, 1253 N. Front St. classy.org/fundraiser/1313165
CAUSES
Night Race & After Party Benefiting Blossom Philadelphia
Lace up your running shoes and head to Morris Arboretum after work or school for the 38th annual race beneďŹ ting Blossom Philadelphia, which serves people with a wide variety of physical, developmental and cognitive challenges. Get pumped for the good cause by participating in a Thursday night 2k walk and 5k run. Not a runner? No problem! Sign up for the After Party, which will have some of Philly’s best foods and a beer garden. | 6:3010pm. Prices vary. 100 E. Morris Arboretum, Northwestern Ave. runsignup.com/Race/PA/ Philadelphia/LWL5k
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Festival: Sail Philadelphia
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n the wise words of the Styx: “come sail away� – to Sail Philadelphia that is! During the annual festival, tall ships from U.S. and international ports will set anchor and dock in Philly. For a nautical Memorial Weekend at the waterfront, climb on board for sailing expeditions down the Delaware River and ship-hop the different tours. Don’t jump ship on weekend plans. Bring the whole clan to watch the Parade of Sail as you enjoy the long weekend with music, food vendors and beer gardens. In commemoration of Memorial Day, the festival will pay tribute to fallen sailors and have educational programs to highlight the expansive and important history of maritime vessels. With a whole boatload of fun activities, come spend your weekend and Monday off with the ones you love to honor those who loved our country. Q May 24-28. Times vary. Prices vary. Independence Seaport Museum and Penn’s Landing. sailphiladelphia.org
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Post Malone with 21 Savage is back for the North American Tour in 2018 with special guest West Coast hip hop group SOB X RBE! Check out “Rockstar� rappers live. | 8pm. Prices vary. Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. festivalpierphilly. com/
ARTS & CRAFTS
Paint the PUUURfect Glass at Le Cat Cafe!
Paint your purrrfect cat-themed glass at Le Cat Cafe! Drinkable Arts will supply the paint, the brushes, the glasses, instructions and designs to paint your meow-tastic glass. You come with the fun to this BYOB event! Use promo code LCAT0418 to donate $3 of your registration right back to Le Cat! | 6:308:30pm. $30. Le Cat CafĂŠ, 2713 W. Girard Ave. drinkablearts.com/event/2070
THURSDAY, MAY 24 CAUSES
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Beach Party Beer Garden at the MĂźtter
Surfs up at the Mßtter Museum. Enjoy access to the entire museum during these exclusive late-night hours. It’s all about the cowabunga as you drink specialty beers and sangrias in the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Garden. For an extra treat, view the special Historical Medical Library pop-up exhibit. | 6-10pm. $5-$12. CPP Fellows, free. Mßtter Museum, 19 S. 22nd St. eventbrite.com/e/ beach-party-beer-garden-at-the-muttertickets-42096365362#tickets
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May Twilight in the Gardens
Start your Memorial Day weekend off right at Twilight in the Gardens with this BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks) event! Let your stress melt away as you catch a live performance from awardwinning singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia. Take home some of that Magic Gardens glow by making your own lantern using recycled glass jars and colorful tissue paper. | 7pm. $12-$20. Philadelphia Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. phillymagicgardens.org
THEATER
‘Speakeasy’: An Original LGBTQ Play
For two nights only, live in the world of Kyle Kaleo, a young man working a simple job in a medical records ofďŹ ce where he doesn’t have to talk much. Kyle has always found conversation to be like a chess match. Only one person ever understood him, and that person has sadly passed away. But one day, when witnessing an accident and seeing a woman in trouble, Kyle runs to help her, and in turn is blessed with mysterious powers. | 7:30pm. $10-$15. Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St. eventbrite.com/e/speakeasyan-original
ART
Photo Pop Philly
Hold up, let me take a selďŹ e. Don’t judge, it’s for art! Come to the ďŹ rst day of Photo Pop Philly, the city’s ďŹ rst interactive pop-up exhibit of its kind. Inspired by the history of Philadelphia and the American spirit, Photo Pop’s inaugural theme will be red, white and blue. Going on through July 4, guests will make their way through ďŹ ve rooms, each ďŹ lled with interactive displays by many talented local artists. You and your squad are sure to ďŹ nd selďŹ e-worthy art, impactful murals, fun installations and an endless number of photo opportunities! | 3-11pm. $25. 1315 Walnut St. photopopphilly.com
THEATER
Don’t Dress for Dinner
Catch the preview of Lantern Theater Company’s latest production “Don’t Dress for Dinner,� running through June 24. Bernard wants Suzanne, and his wife Jacqueline wants his best friend Robert. Suzette comes to cook them all dinner, and her husband George might have to set everybody straight in this wickedly funny comedy by French playwright Marc Camoletti. The action spills from the drawing room to the bedroom to the kitchen in this hilarious and fast-moving farce of marriage, lust and cordon bleu cuisine. | 7pm. $15-$26. St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St. lanterntheater.org/
FRIDAY, MAY 25 HISTORY
Independence After Hours
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, this one-of-a-kind tour takes you on a realistic journey back to 1776. After
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an 18th-century-inspired dinner at historic City Tavern, and a visit from Thomas Jefferson, the group sneaks into Independence Hall where they eavesdrop on Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin discussing the Declaration of Independence. | May 25 – June 9: Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30pm. $55-$85. Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut St. historicphiladelphia.org/independence-afterhours/
THEATER
Puppets Here & There
Come for a sophisticated, multi-media, improvised comedy show – with puppets! Based on an audience suggestion, the performers use a “plethora of puppets� to create two hysterical comedy shows for the price of one. Watch the fun as it happens live on stage or watch the live video feed for the hilarious “puppets-only� version. So you can watch the performers “here� on stage or the puppets “there� on the screen. Fun, right? | 8pm. $15. CSz Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. comedysportzphilly.vbotickets.com
DANCE
8th Philly Tango Fest
It may take two to tango, but it takes only the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School to put on an epic tango fest! Going on through May 29, put on your dancing shoes of the ďŹ rst night of 26 workshops at a variety of levels, taught by 13 phenomenal instructors as well as nightly performances that will amaze and inspire. | 5pm-3am. Prices vary. Lithuanian Music Hall, 2715 E. Allegheny Ave. philadelphiatangofestival.com/about.html
SATURDAY, MAY 26 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Comcast NBCUniversal Memorial Salute
The Philly POPS presents the third annual Memorial Salute, a community concert honoring the American tradition of service. Led by Maestro Todd Ellison, the Memorial Salute features the 65-piece POPS orchestra, singers,and the Philly POPS Festival Chorus in a stirring lineup of patriotic anthems, Great American Songbook classics and legendary show tunes. Broadway’s Nikki RenĂŠe Daniels from “The Book of Mormonâ€? and Phillynative Justin Hopkins will be the show’s featured voices. | 7pm. Free. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. phillypops.org/memorialsalute
HOAGIENATION
Music Festival
Come out to the second HoagieNation music festival, curated and headlined by Philadelphia’s own Daryl Hall and John Oates. In addition to Hall and Oates, Train and Fitz and the Tantrums will also headline. Other performances include: Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Beano French, and Down North. Come for food, culture, fun and, of course, music! | 3pm. Prices vary. Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. hoagienation.com/
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Memorial Day Weekend and Revolutionary Sailors
To coincide with Sail Philadelphia, the Museum of the American Revolution will highlight the lives of Revolutionary sailors through Memorial Day Weekend. Board the Museum’s replica ship and witness an auction of a deceased sailor’s personal effects, meet interpreters portraying the men and women who crewed ships and worked on the city’s docks, and see what they think of their prospects as the sailing season begins. | 10am-5pm. $12-$19. Veterans, active and retired military receive free admission during Memorial Day Weekend. Museum of American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. amrevmuseum.org/events/ memorial-day-weekend-and-revolutionarysailors
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Memorial Weekend at the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center will honor Americans who gave their lives in service to the country over Memorial Day Weekend with family-friendly programs and activities, including ag etiquette and ag folding workshops, 18th century games, arts and craft activities, and interactive shows. Throughout the weekend, visitors can also take a moment to write thank you letters to those who have served in the country’s armed forces at the Center’s Thank-A-Vet postcard writing station. | Times vary. Free with general admission. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. constitutioncenter.org/calendar
MUSIC
Chad Valley
Known for his R&B-inspired e-pop, Chad Valley is a unique sound that is set to headline Milkboy Philly for what should be a pretty electric night (pun intended); especially given the pairing of Philly-based artists, tiedye kye and the sounds of Chris Coulton, better known as the one-man digital show that is Dream Safari. | 8:30pm. $13-$15. Milkboy
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SUNDAY, MAY 27 KIDďšşFRIENDLY
Sundays with PopUpPlay
Sunday mornings are the perfect time to bring your kids to Spruce Street Harbor Park for a variety of free kids activities with monthly themes. Children and families will engage in interactive activities through art, music, science and physical movement that revolve around themes like water science, civic engagement, building and more. | 11:30am12:30pm. Free. Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/sundayswith-popupplay-2018
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Memorial Day Parade, Service & Reception
Laurel Hill Cemetery was the site of Philly’s ďŹ rst Memorial Day Observance in 1868. The entourage will gather at the resting place of Gen. George Gordon Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. Wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards will enhance the ceremony. The event is co-sponsored in part by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia and the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Complimentary beer and refreshments courtesy of the Kearney Kommissary will be served after the service. | Noon. Free. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. thelaurelhillcemetery.org/ events/memorial-day
BYOD Brunch (Bring Your Own Dog)
Square 1682 is teaming up with Pennsylvania SPCA to bring back the Ăźber-popular Bring Your Own Dog (BYOD) brunch every Saturday and Sunday, all summer long. The brunch, which guests and their canine companions can enjoy on the patio, includes a specially crafted delicious doggy menu as well as a selection of cocktails for canine owners to sip on. For every purchase of a dish or cocktail, $1 will be donated to PSPCA! | 8am-2:30pm. Free admission. Square 1682 Restaurant, 121 S. 17th St. square1682.com
MONDAY, MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Irish Festival 2018
Honor Memorial Day with an Irish Festival. Spend your day off of work by getting cultural. The day will be ďŹ lled with entertainment, food, vendors and kid-friendly activities. Some of the performances will include: Derek WarďŹ eld & the Young Wolfetones, The Seamus Kelleher Experience, and Irish dancers. | 11am-7pm. $10. Cannstatter Volkfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road. cannstatter.org/event/memorial-day-irish-festival-2018/
MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Ceremony
Join Independence Seaport Museum, The Chapel of Four Chaplains & The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, and Arlington National Cemetery in commemorating Memorial Day with a special ceremony aboard Cruiser Olympia at Independence Seaport Museum. Honor fallen soldiers and veterans, and learn the important story of Cruiser Olympia and its history with the World War I Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Special ceremony guests include the United States Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard, Sr. Chaplain Gary Holden and bugle player Aidan Peterson. | 10-11am. Free. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. phillyseaport.org
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Philadelphia Psychotronic Film Society Meeting
Calling all movie buffs. Come for free screenings of cult/weirdo/B-movie fare. BYOB and watch a ick with other ďŹ lm lovers. After signing into three meetings, you will receive an enamel pin of the Philadelphia Psychotronic Film Society Logo. | 7:30-9:30pm. Free. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St. psychotronicphilly.org
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Philly Memorial Monument Run
To honor the fallen, run to several war memorials in the city. Memorials will include: the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, the Vietnam and Korean Memorials, and the Doughboys WW1 Memorial. There will also be a rafe for a pair of Phillies tickets and a Yards gift card. | 9am-4pm. Free. Yards Brewing Co., 500 Spring Garden St. yardsbrewing.com
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Cooking Alchemy: Plant-Based Mexican Fusion
Come hungry for food and knowledge! Dive into the world of Tex-Mex tacos, salads and more. Learn new recipes to take home to your kitchen table. | 6:30-9pm. $65. City Kitchen at Reading Terminal Market, 1136
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2018 Memorial Day Service Gorgas Park Memorial Day Family Picnic and Festival
Spend Memorial Day at the Sexton Sideshow’s annual Festival and Picnic! Enjoy the day with friends and family, complete with two stages of music, food trucks, drinks, vendors and kid-friendly activities! | Noon-6pm. $12. Sexton Sideshow, 927 S. Water St. facebook.com/events/1628313893918216/
Commemorate Memorial Day with a traditional service, hosted by the Twenty-First Ward Veterans Association. The service will be complete with a Call to Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, invocation, placement of the wreath, rife salute, the playing of “Taps� and benediction. Spend your day off with the ones you love, honoring those who loved our country. | 1-1:45pm. Free. Gorgas Park, 6400 Ridge Ave. facebook.com/ events/195395107741651/
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The LGBTQ State of the Union
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of events, perfect for the whole family. Going on through June 3, performances include aerials, acrobatics, juggling, and everything in between. | Times vary. Prices vary. Fringearts stage and Haas Biergarten, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. fringearts.com/event/hand-to-handcircus-festival/
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‘The Office’ Quizzo
Do you feel closer to the Dunder-Mifin staff than your own work ofďŹ ce? Do you feel the urge to say, “that’s what she saidâ€? anytime something vaguely sexual has been mentioned? Then this is the perfect themed trivia night for you to show off your knowledge of the hit TV comedy. First prize is a $40 Roy Pitz gift card (also valid at Schrute Farms) and second prize is a $20 Roy Pitz gift card. The group with the best team name wins a $10 gift card. | 8pm. Free. Roy-Pitz Barrel House, 990 Spring Garden St. roypitzbarrelhouse.com
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Woofstock: Summer Concert Series Party in the Park Fundraiser
Join the newly founded Friends of LOVE Park for an evening of music, cuisine, cocktails, rafe prizes and more in the redesigned park. All proceeds from the event beneďŹ t maintenance and free programming at LOVE Park! Event highlights include: DJ Jazzy Jeff, open bar, food trucks, lawn games and rafe prizes. | 6-8pm. $125. LOVE Park, 16th St. and John F. Kennedy Blvd. fairmountpark. ticketleap.com/love-park-fundraiser/
Hosted by the members of Seger Dog Park, Woofstock is a summer-long concert series that dog owners and community members alike are invited to attend. Enjoy the live music while your pups run and play in the off-leash dog run, or bring a blanket and sit by the performers on the grassy hillside of the park. A local food truck will also be available each Tuesday to purchase food and drinks. | 5:30-7:30pm. Seger Park, 1020 Lombard St. segerpark.net
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The Gang does a Quizzo Night! Always wanted to be part of the Paddy’s Pub crew? Answer questions about Sweet Dee, Dennis, Charlie, Frank, Mac and the rest of the raunchy show’s characters and antics. Get excited for the Game of Games – well, hopefully without emotional battery. | 9-11:30pm. Free. Landmark Americana, 3333 Market St. landmarkamericana.com/ph-home/
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Hand to Hand Circus Festival
FringeArts and Circadium School of Contemporary Circus present a new, multi-day festival of contemporary circus art. Featuring performances on the FringeArts stage and outside in the Haas Biergarten, Hand to Hand brings remarkable levels of artistry and ability together into one thrilling weekend
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THEATER
Young People’s Concert Series: ‘West Side Story’
In partnership with The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and performed by students of Upper Darby High School, the Mann Center will present the musical “West Side Story� to kick off the Young People’s Concert Series. Although this Bernstein classic premiered on Broadway more than 60 years ago, its themes of hope and love, as well as racial and ethnic social injustice, still resonate with today’s youth. The show is recommended for students in grades seven through 12. | 10am-12:30pm. Free. The Mann Center for Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. eventbrite.com/e/2018-youngpeoples-concert
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Workshop with Craftery: Straw Tote Bag
Getting excited to show off your beach style? Take your wardrobe to the next level with embroidered tote bags or oppy hats! Customize yours with a word or phrase in various colors. Add colorful pom poms for a little extra something! This is a great beginner workshop if you’ve never done embroidery before. Phrases include: eat beach sleep, so busy, sail me away, beach please, or your ďŹ rst or last name. | 7-8:30pm. $35. The Deck, 401 S. Columbus Blvd. thecrafterypa.com
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JUST REDUCED 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit# 710, Philadelphia STUDIO/ 1 BATH | 475 SQ FT | CONTEMPORARY | $180,000 501 Kingsley Court, Philadelphia 4 BED/ 2.1 BATH | 2,400 SQ FT | TRADITIONAL | $441,300 508 Kingsley Court, Philadelphia 4 BED/ 2.1 BATH | 2,400 SQ FT | TRADITIONAL | $439,300 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit# 1409, Philadelphia 2 BED/ 1 BATH | 1,140 SQ FT | CONTEMPORARY | $439,000 418 Pensdale St, Philadelphia 3 BED/ 3.1 BATH | 2,535 SQ FT | COLONIAL | $369,000 2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit# 7B31, Philadelphia 1 BED/ 1 BATH | 1,343 SQ FT | TRADITIONAL | $299,000 2254 N Carlisle St, Philadelphia 5 BED/ 2 BATH | 1,830 SQ FT | $269,000 2248 N Carlisle St, Philadelphia 5 BED/ 2 BATH | 1,606 SQ FT | $239,000 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit# 1911, Philadelphia STUDIO/ 1 BATH | 552 SQ FT | CONTEMPORARY | $199,000 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 1412, Philadelphia STUDIO/1 BATH | 475 SQ FT | CONDO | $187,000
CONDO LIVING 191 Presidential Blvd, Unit# 824-25, Bala Cynwyd 2 BED/ 2 BATH | 2,100 SQ FT | TRADITIONAL | $425,000 1655 Oakwood Dr, Unit# N115, Penn Valley 3 BED/ 3 BATH | 1,716 SQ FT | CONTEMPORARY | $325,000 1750 Oakwood Ter, Unit# 1A, Penn Valley 2 BED/ 2 BATH | 1,299 SQ FT | END UNIT ROW | $259,000 1750 Oakwood Ter Unit #6D, Penn Valley 2 BED/ 2 BATH | 1,247 SQ FT | 1FT FLOOR UNIT | $249,000
1030 E Lancaster Ave, Unit# 116, Bryn Mawr 3 BED/ 2 BATH | 1,125 SQ FT | CONTEMPORARY | $179,000 1650 Oakwood Dr, Unit# E119, Penn Valley 2 BED/ 2 BATH | 1,144 SQ FT | CONTEMPORARY | $179,900 1655 Oakwood Dr, Unit# N103, Narberth 1 BED/ 1 BATH | 858 SQ FT | CONTEMPORARY | $159,000 1030 E Lancaster Ave Unit #304, Bryn Mawr 1 BED/ 1 BATH | 700 SQ FT | CONDO | $126,000
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1110 LOMBARD STREET #13 - WASHINGTON SQ WEST PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE OUR NEW ENHANCEMENTS OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, MAY 27TH, 2018 FROM 12:00 TO 1:00
Exterior: Lovely two-bedroom Washington Mews condo features private wood gate entrance to charming, personal garden and entertainment space. Move right in! This lovely unit is in pristine, move-in condition! Everything you need to be comfortable. Plus Ring Doorbell and Nest Wireless Home Automation systems. First Floor: Dramatic sunlit two-story foyer entry opens directly into living room-dining room with original random width pine oors; exposed brick wall hosts wood-burning ďŹ replace; great storage area secluded under steps. Updated chef’s kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops with backsplash, and stylish cabinets with recessed lighting above counters. Adjacent area serves as storage cupboard, laundry, and utility closet for mechanicals. Second Floor: Random width pine ooring continues up the stairs throughout second oor. Hallway with linen closest links two bedrooms. Peaceful, secluded main bedroom has ample closet space, overhead fan, bookshelves, and large window streaming natural light. Light-ďŹ lled front bedroom overlooking Seger Park features well-organized closet, overhead fan, and installed bookshelves. Updated full tile bathroom with glass transom. Setting: Washington Square West is a super location for the urban dweller! Close and walkable to everything – City parks (including Seger Dog Park), grocery shopping (Whole Foods, Acme, other South Street shops), restaurants, coffee shops, theaters, hospitals (Jefferson and Penn Medicine) and public transportation. Monthly garage parking available across the street; U-Haul self-storage nearby. Great Dog Park with friendly two- and four-legged locals across the street in Seger Park. $,385,000
What They Are Saying: “Pat Conway and Kathy Conway were outstanding. Pat was very patient with us during our home search. He always went above and beyond by getting us in to see new homes on the market immediately. We ďŹ nally purchased a home and the closing process was calm and easy. Pat and Kathy are very customer service oriented and do whatever they can for their Kathleen Moreton clients. To put it simply, they are truly good people.â€?
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NEW LISTING BELLA VISTA Beautiful and spacious townhome with 1 car garage parking features hardwood floors, a gourmet granite kitchen with an island and lots of storage, a master suite on the top floor with cathedral ceilings, and two outdoor decks- perfect for grilling and entertaining. 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms
$775,000
NEW LISTING GIRARD ESTATE AREA
CENTER CITY This beautiful 1 BR, 1.5 bath condo features 17+ ft ceilings, a sundrenched interior, and an enormous Palladian window that defines the modern space. This building offers a 24/7 concierge service, a fitness center, a media room, an event space, a spectacular rooftop terrace, and direct access to Suburban Station, a full-service restaurant, and valet parking
$429,900
NEW PRICE RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
This completely renovated, immaculately maintained 3 BR twin features 9.5 foot ceilings, original hardwoods restored throughout, a beautiful vestibule with original details galore, a spacious living room with tons of natural light and an open kitchen with island seating. Enjoy spending time in the professionally landscaped yard with patio
Stunning, upgraded bi-level condo offering a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and dark wooden cabinetry. This unit features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a roof top deck with amazing views and a one car parking spot! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
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NEW LISTING WASHINGTON SQUARE
Stunning, new row homes designed with a fresh approach to contemporary sophistication. These homes feature 10 ft ceilings, state-of-the-art kitchens with quartz counters, large windows, 5� oak hardwood floors, glass railings, and private roof decks with stunning views! 1 and 2-car parking! 10 Year tax abatement approved
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This spacious property offers 2 beautiful, bi-level units. Unit A (1 BR/1.5 BA) features a private entrance, red oak hardwood floors, a large kitchen, and 2 fireplaces. Unit B (1 BR/1 BA) features a foyer entrance, a bright and spacious living room and kitchen, hardwood floors, and 1 fireplace. Both units have their private outdoor space
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