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his issue marks the ďŹ nal one of the summer for us. By the time this hits stands, we’ll be mere days away from the ďŹ rst day of Fall; headed into cooler temperatures and nonstop talk about all things pumpkin spiced. Personally, I usually get a little depressed around this time as I am one of the few people I know who doesn’t get absolutely giddy over sweater weather, falling leaves and Oktoberfests. Fall reminds me that I’m heading into an abysmal onslaught of allergies and popping Claritin like breath mints just to cope, having to get a u shot and inevitably getting the u anyway (happens almost every year) and frigid temperatures for the foreseeable future. I know, I’m Scrooge with this, you don’t have to tell me. I will say, what aids in getting through all the months I ďŹ nd dreadful and bleak are the number of things upcoming in Philadelphia over the course of the next few months that are at the ready to check out. Many of these events you can once again discover over the pages that make up our annual Fall Guide, highlighting some the best in music, books, food, festivals and other events set to arrive by the time the chill comes. This year’s picks arrived from careful consideration from both myself and our crew of both in-house staff and contributors about what they’re most eager to do this Fall. For me, I’m all about checking out more of Philly’s food scene and seeing
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what places I can ball out on a budget and bring a sometimes moody toddler along for the ride without getting dirty looks. I also had a conversation with comic and Chicago native Sebastian Maniscalco about Philly’s ridiculous comic scene. Maniscalco’s brand of comedy has roots in Philly, and prior to his near sold-out show earlier this month, he had lots to say on the subject. Fellow writer-editor Andrea Cantor takes a look at the slew of upcoming festivals you have to check out, sits down with Philly author Irene Levy Baker, who’s back with a book on city eateries that plays right into the same theme of her ďŹ rst book, 1000 Things to do in Philadelphia before you Die. Cantor also takes a look at the impact that geeky Chestnut Hill event formerly known as the Harry Potter Festival still hopes to have under a forced rebrand after Warner Bros. called organizers out. Quickly, can I just note how lame you have to be as a major production studio to send a cease and desist letter to a civic association for an event that not only affects not just revenue and tourism, but also boosts interests in literacy among city kids? That’s pretty weak sauce, Warner Bros. Anyway, this year’s Guide also provides a look at the upcoming Philly Music Fest, and its plans to grow off the success of its inaugural launch year, paired alongside a full rundown of upcoming shows for music lovers of all types to consider. We got you covered on upcoming movies to check out, especially on those cold, inclement, crappy days that suggest staying in sweats but you just gotta get out of the house. So despite your record heat waves and the smells throughout sections of the city those said waves would produce, I’m going to miss you, Summer. But it’s nice to know Philadelphia plans to once again hold it down with a host of things to get immersed in until the calendar ips and you’re back. Q
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Leaves will soon turn among the backdrop of Philly’s beautiful landmarks and historic buildings. So prepare to fall back in line with annual and new fall events going on throughout the city. Philadelphia Weekly has compiled a list of fall festivals to help you get back into that sweater wearing, apple picking, pumpkin spiced latte drinking vibe. Philly Fashion Week Who needs “Project Runway� when you have Philly Fashion Week? Tap into your inner fashionista, and get glammed up for a week of catwalks. Taking place mainly at City Hall, see what new and seasoned local designers are putting down the runway and into your closets! In addition to three main runway shows, the annual fashion week will also include: Le Grande Carnival Runway Show, Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Runway Show, Made Institute Runway Show, Tend Show on Dilworth Park Runway Show, Lov’n My Curves Runway Show and the Kids Runway Show. | Sept. 24-30. Times, prices and locations vary. Phillyfashionweek.org
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It was a pair of Chestnut Hill professors that conjured up the annual Harry Potter Academic Conference. The conference which aims to bridge conversations around science and religion was not sent a cease and desist from Warner Bros.
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wish and ick, and poof, the Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival is gone. It was like Dumbledore died for the second time when the Chestnut Hill Business District announced it would no longer host the annual fest, following a cease-and-desist letter issued in June citing copyright infringement by Los Angeles-based production house and keeper of all things Harry Potter, Warner Bros.
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But because one can’t put a cease-and-desist order on imagination, the CHBD has planned a reimagined version aimed to keep excitement at its customary fever pitch. Out of incantations and spells to remedy the situation, the festival’s name, look and feel will continue this year under the new guise of Witches & Wizards. “Witches & Wizards is a new event for Chestnut Hill that will, no doubt, develop its own traditions and enthusiastic following,� Philip Dawson, executive director of Chestnut Hill Business District told
Latino culture has much to celebrate, including Puerto Rico’s resiliency in the aftermath of the 2017 Hurricane Maria. In honor of the island’s strength after the complete devastation and the lack of aid and support from the U.S., this year’s Puerto Rican Festival Parade will be themed “Renacer de Puerto Rico� or “The Rebirth of Puerto Rico.� Join thousands at the annual parade and fest with traditional Latino music, poetry, and dance. If you can’t make it, watch the day’s festivities live on 6ABC. | Sept. 30. 12:30-2:30pm. Free. The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. elconcilio.net/event/ puerto-rican-festival-parade-2018/#
DesignPhiladelphia Did you know Philly has the oldest design festival in the country? Fostering local talents in design, come meet, mingle, and learn from designers, architects, and creative professionals. Going on throughout the city, attend panel discussions, fashion shows, participatory workshops, studio tours, book signings, professional development classes, design exhibitions, and imaginative celebrations. | Oct. 4-13. Prices, times and locations vary. designphiladelphia. org/
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It was scenes like this under the moniker of the Harry Potter Festival, organizers of the event say made kids excited about literacy. The goal is to not have that lost under the new look Witches & Wizards Festival this year. PW via email. “While the Halloweenthemed nature of the event does include magical elements, it is a completely new festival that we are working hard to create from the ground up, and not the old festival in disguise as some have suggested.� Dawson also noted the new event will be scaled back. “[It is] consciously smaller and more locally-focused – this festival is really designed for the community. Without the street closures and logistical expenses of past years, Chestnut Hill can only accommodate about one-third of the 45,000 visitors that came in past years,� Dawson explained. But who are we kidding? Just like the He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, we all know the fest has at the very least become a generic off-brand of the former Harry Potter Festival. The two-day fest will still be featuring many of the regular events, including the Brews and Broomsticks Pub Crawl, sans the Potter theme, the Woodmere Art Museum Straw Maze and Little Circus and even the Chestnut
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Hill College Brotherly Love Cup Quidditch Tournament. The event is vital to commerce and tourism in Chestnut Hill and surrounding neighborhoods, but it also has become a Philly signature. But more importantly, the old version, based on author J.K. Rowling’s book series, has been applauded for its ability to increase literacy rates and reading levels among various age groups. In Philadelphia, approximately 60 percent of children, including those from the School District of Philadelphia, Archdiocese and Charter schools, are not reading on grade level by the time they enter third grade, according to Data and Administrative Coordinator Sam Fischer of the citywide Read by 4th campaign. To understand the positive effects of the “Harry Potter� series on reading, it’s important to remember the local festival was partly inspired by Chestnut Hill College’s annual Harry Potter Academic Conference. Other than changing a lightning bolt image and font on materials, the separate seventh annual conference is
still scheduled to commence. Chestnut Hill College’s Patrick Mccauley, associate professor of religious studies, and Karen Wendling, associate professor of chemistry, are the coordinators and creators of the nonproďŹ t conference. The duo came up with the idea, which showcases scholarly work based on the themes of “Harry Potter,â€? after creating a successful year-long science and religion honors course. “It’s difďŹ cult to teach a science-religion class without tipping to one side or the other. We looked for something that could be in the middle of both of those things,â€? said Mccauley this summer, also admitting his kids cried when they found out their annual fest had been canceled. “We started to realize that some of the writing that came out of that seminar with those really excellent students was simply too good not to share with other people.â€? While labeled a “young adultâ€? series, Wendling commented on the depth and universality of Rowling’s books. [People] read these books almost cyclically. They keep coming back to them and reading them again,â€? said Wendling, a Hermione Granger fan. “I think every time you read them, as you get older, as you mature, you start seeing things more in the text that you would have just missed as a child. [The deeper themes are] just waiting for you to be ready to understand.â€? Back in June, Warner Bros. released a public statement about the closing of local Harry Potter festivals: “Warner Bros. is always pleased to learn of the enthusiasm of Harry Potter fans, but we are concerned, and do object, when fan gatherings become a vehicle for unauthorized commercial activity.â€? Warner Bros did not reply when asked for further comment. While the annual pay-as-you-go fest may have been “unauthorized commercial activity,â€? what other alternatives do many locals have? Flying to Universal Studios in Florida or Hollywood to experience the Harry Potter amusement parks? According to Pew Charitable Trusts 2018 “State of the Cityâ€? report, Philadelphia is still one of the 10 poorest cities, with a poverty rate at about 26 percent. So booking a ight might be out of the picture for many Philly residents. Warner Bros. could have partnered with local communities using the Harry Potter moniker and look, gaining some good PR at the very least. Instead, the multinational organization closed the book on the small towns and the children and adults who struggle to read. The ofďŹ cial end of the Harry Potter Festival is a bitter loss on how popular literature can impact urban space. But the festival will go on in some form, proving that not even the cruciatus curse can fully kill off the beloved, community event. Q Witches & Wizards | Oct. 19-20. Free admission to festival. Pub crawl, $25. Chestnut Hill, locations vary. chestnuthillpa.com/events/ witches-wizards/
Get ready to fall back in love with, well, Fall! Join 50,000-plus people at the annual autumn outdoor fest. Highlighting the best of Midtown Village, shop among vendors and craft-makers, sample food and drink, and enjoy live music and entertainment. The little ones will also have a blast with children’s activities. | Oct. 6. Noon8pm. Free. 13th and Chestnut streets. midtownvillagephilly.org/
Old City Fest
Aging like fine wine, the Old City annual outdoor fest just keeps on getting better. It’s going to be a day of food and drink, entertainment, crafts and other goods, kid-friendly activities, and more! Go a round of mini-golf at Franklin Square, play trivia at the Museum of American Revolution or dress-up at Elfreth’s Alley. The streets will be bursting with local talent and more than 100 vendors, so break open those piggy banks and shop among the city’s makers. | Oct. 7. 11am-6pm. Free. 3rd and Arch streets. oldcitydistrict.org/oldcityfest
Philadelphia OutFest
Out and proud! Be your true you at the world’s largest Coming Out Day. In the heart of the Gayborhood, the
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Festival for the People Spend your weekends at Race Street Pier and the soon-to-be opened Cherry Street Pier with Festival for the People. Presented by Philadelphia Contemporary in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, come for three weekends of contemporary arts. Enjoy thematic programming, sculptures, installations, videos, and banners. | Oct. 13-28. Weekends. 11am-11pm. Free. Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. philadelphiacontemporary.org/festival-for-the-people/
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Fishtown RiverCity Festival Back for an 11th year, celebrate the Fishtown neighborhood at Penn Treaty Park on the Delaware River Waterfront. Presented by the Fishtown Neighbors Association, the day will showcase local music, food and business. Make sure to bring your sneaks and tie up those laces for the RiverCity Fun Run, a 5K throughout Fishtown. | Oct. 13. Noon-6pm. Free. $15-$25, RiverCity Fun Run. Penn Treaty Park, 1341 N. Delaware Ave. rivercityfestival.org/
Bloktoberfest Beer, beer, and oh, more beer! Drink in the annual Bloktoberfest with blocks of drinks, food, live music, and more. Don’t worry, non-drinkers and parents, while a highlight is the various seasonal craft brews, this is an all-ages event with enough entertainment to keep the sober buzzed on fun! | Oct. 13. Free. Noon-8pm. 18th and South streets. bloktoberfest.com/
Film Festivals Grab the extra large popcorn and a whole bunch of movie candy because Philly is pulling no punches when it comes to amazing film fests. Going on back-to-back, movie buffs will be in film heaven with the Philadelphia Film Festival, Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival and The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. Not only will the month of film festivals showcase a diverse collection of local, national and international films, they will also include special events with famed filmmakers. |
Philadelphia Film Festival | Oct. 18-28. Times, prices and locations vary. filmadelphia.org/festival/ Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival | Nov. 3-18. Times and prices vary. Locations vary and Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. pjff.org/ The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival | Nov. 8-18. Times, prices and locations vary. phillyasianfilmfest.org/
South Street PumpkinFest
For a day so fun, it’s spooky! Get into that Halloween spirit at the annual South Street PumpkinFest. With a fest where treats trump tricks, the whole family will be able to enjoy circus performances, horse and wagon hayrides, live music, crafts for kids, seasonal bites, Pumpkin Putt-Putt golf, a straw bale maze, face painting and costume contests. A fest as sweet as pie, pumpkin pie that is, the beloved event will be featuring a new pumpkin pie eating contest and a jack o’ lantern contest. | Oct. 27. Noon-5pm. Free. Headhouse Square, 2nd and Lombard. southstreet.com/event/south-street-fallpumpkin-fest/
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Philadelphia Marathon Before you gobble ‘til you wobble, run in the 25th annual Philadelphia Marathon. The 30,000 or so runners will be making their way through the city in a 26.2-mile course that covers many of Philly’s historic landmarks and locales. With cheering fans along the route, let’s give thanks this holiday to one of the city’s premier events. | Nov. 16-18. Prices vary. 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philadelphiamarathon.com/
6ABC/Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade The oversized balloons are coming into town for the 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade! Grab the mittens and scarf, and spend the morning enjoying floats, balloons, special guests and more. If the event is a bit too nippy for your taste, watch the nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade on Channel 6. | Nov. 23. 9am-noon. Free. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. facebook.com/6abcThanksgivingDayParade/
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the tri-state area. But it was playing Philly that was poignant for Maniscalco, who referenced playing at Helium as a litmus for his own authentic brand of funny. “I know you Philly, I know you,â€? Maniscalco started with the crowd. “I started out in this little comedy club here called Helium in front of like 45 people, and it was one of the few cities I’ve been in where if you suck they let you know. Don’t think I ever forgot. So to be back here for this [massive crowd] ‌ this, is incredible. I’m truly grateful Philly, thank you.â€? Maniscalco, 45, had more to say about the city, how it inuenced his career and our comedy scene as a whole during a recent conversation with PW.
We’re obviously happy to have you, but why is Philadelphia such an important stop on your tours? Philadelphia has always been a great market for me, I started out about 8-9 years ago at Helium and they really had a great response to what I was talking about, lot of the material is centered around my own family and people in this area can really relate to those shared experiences. Year after year, more and more people came out shows and from Philly spawned into success in Atlantic City. But the thought was when we ever got back to Philly would be to host a show in an arena [like the Wells Fargo Center].
Why the Wells Fargo Center? Did you feel at home so to speak in South Philly? IMAGE: PEGGY SIROTA
Sebastian Maniscalco played to a near capacity crowd at the Wells Fargo Center earlier this month, a monster change from playing in front of 45 when he started out.
Italian stallion We know why Philly feels like home to comedian Sebastian Maniscalco BY KERITH GABRIEL
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Well, let me start by saying I never envisioned being able to do shows in an arena, it’s not actually what I set out to do, and personally I think comedy is enjoyed in a more intimate space, but it just so happens that to meet the demand, I’ve have to basically get an apartment in Philadelphia, and I don’t think the wife will let me do that, so playing in South Philly felt perfect and to have it inside such a place like the Wells Fargo Center will be a memorable experience. You’ll see the show and having the stage in the middle was really by design to give the arena show a more intimate feel for the crowd.
What do you like about playing shows in Philly? First and foremost, I love the city. I grew up in Chicago, so that city feel is something I enjoy. Plus, Philly has a ton of great comedy clubs that pump out some really funny people. It’s a working class city where people are down to Earth, driven and grew up in the same environment. People here can relate to what I’m talking about and it’s almost like we grew up on the same street, just in a different city. I came into town and wandered into a little jazz club and had an absolute blast. There’s just so much going on, it’s not just the comedy, but all the stuff to do without really having to do any planning that makes Philly fun to see on the schedule. Q TWITTER: @SPRTSWTR
Bringing The Funny A selection of shows to consider if you’re looking for a good laugh this fall. Moshe Kasher Coming off a three-part comedy special for Netflix alongside his wife and fellow comedian Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher tells it like it is in a unique way. His routine has commonly referenced his white boy upbringing in rough and tumble ‘90s Oakland, and everything from his drug use, his over excessive body hair and comparisons to Leggero, who has blazed her way to fame arguably in a brighter spotlight than Kasher. However, this dude is hilarious and plans to remind all of us during back-toback nights at Punch Line Philly. | Oct. 4, 8pm. Oct. 5, 7pm & 9:45pm. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com
Affion Crockett Always the supporter but never the lead is the only reason why Affion Crockett isn’t a bigger name. Crockett has appeared in big time shows (Curb your Enthusiasm, Blackish, the Wedding Ringer), and has been on the comedy scene for decades. Lucky for us, Philly gets him for three nights in November at Punch Line. | Nov. 1, 8pm., Nov. 2, 7:30pm & 9:45pm; Nov. 3, 7:30pm & 9:45pm. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com
Gary Gulman Finding success on the big screen, HBO actor/ comedian Gary Gulman heads to Philly in October for three nights. Gulman, who has appeared on Last Comic Standing and is currently on a pair of HBO series and just wrapped a Netflix special has been quite the traveler. Now, he’ll bring much of the comedy brand that’s made him a household name to Helium. | Oct. 11, 8pm; Oct. 12, 7:30pm & 10pm; Oct. 13, 7:30pm & 10pm. Helim Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/events/23732
Doug Smith He just killed it on Conan. He was once listed in Top 100 Best Things About Comedy by the Comedy Bureau. This fall, you can be the judge as comedian Doug Smith will headline the Philly Comedy Club for a one-night show in November. | Nov. 16, 7pm & 9pm. $19. Philly Comedy Club, 16 S. 2nd St. phillycomedyclub.com
Ur Mom is Funny We highlight this every Fall Guide in part because it’s absolutely hilarious. Kate Banford’s Good Good Comedy Club kills it each month with this show that pairs comedians with their moms for some really great banter, punchlines and surprises. Hosted by Hannah Trav and Pete Steele, the next installment of this special coming up in October. Enjoy. | Oct. 20, 7pm. $12. Good Good Comedy Theater, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com/urmom/
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The World Cafe Live will feature some of Philly’s musical heavyweights over four days of Philly Music Fest. Names like Waxahatchee, Low Cut Connie and The Districts are all scheduled to take the stage:
Philly in the building The annual Philly Music Fest is back for a second year with a spotlight of the city’s finest acts BY TOM BECK
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nother fall means another chance for the Philadelphia music scene to ex its melodical muscles during the anticipated Philly Music Fest. The second annual event will host four nights of local acts beginning Sept. 27-30. Famed Fishtown venue Johnny Brenda’s will open the festival with performances from Soul Glo and Pissed Jeans on Thursday, Sept. 27, before moving to Friday and Saturday’s main event at the World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St.). The World Cafe Live performances will feature some of Philly’s musical heavyweights, such as the luscious sounds of Katie Crutch-
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ďŹ eld’s Waxahatchee and the sleazy barroom piano rockers Low Cut Connie on Friday night. Saturday night will be headlined by the former indie rock boy wonders, The Districts, who’ve since become (young) adults, but haven’t yet ceased kicking out awesome sound. The festival, which aims to be more than a weekend of great tunes, also serves as a nonproďŹ t organization, aimed, according to its website, in the “support [of] local musicians, local music education programs and local independent music venues.â€? The festival donated approximately $15,000 to local music education programs in the aftermath of last year’s launch. In addition to funding Philadelphia musicians, the one thing the Philly Music Fest was good for from a fan perspective was the chance
Sure, summer concerts are great, but this is fall. We have to prepare for chillier climates, but these acts are sure to keep things fire around here. Jesse Colin Young Lead singer of the acclaimed rock band “The Youngbloods� hits the Philly stage. With more than 15 solo albums under his belt, Jesse Colin Young has released chart-toppers, such as “Song for Juli,� “Light Shine,� and “Songbird.� | Oct. 5. 8pm. Prices vary. worldcafelive.com/ event/1625053-jesse-colin-young-philadelphia
Maroon 5 All about Maroon 5 and their latest album “Red Pills Blue�? Well, you’re in for a pop rockin’ good time, because the famed band is on tour with Julia Michaels, promoting their sixth studio album. Make sure to catch them live if you know what's “Best 4 U.� | Oct. 12. 8pm. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com/events/detail/maroon-5
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Dark Tranquility and Amorphis More into progressive metal than mainstream tunes? Get ready to thrash, bash and mash, because Dark Tranquility and Amorphis are co-headlining a tour. Joining the tour is Portuguese gothic-black-metal Moonspell and Finnish, melodicdeath-metal Omnium Gatherum. | Oct. 12. 7:30pm. $29.50, advance general admission. thetroc.com/event/1644872dark-tranquillity-amorphis-philadelphia/
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Storm Large: A Crazy Kind of Love A large storm, or more appropriately Storm Large, is blowing into town, and it couldn't be more welcomed! A musician, actor, playwright, author and interpreter of American popular music, Storm Large is a tour de force of talent. Singing with POPS Philly orchestra, her renditions of classic staples, including “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,�“Somebody to Love,� and “Forever Young,� will have you on your feet in no time. | Nov. 9-11. Times vary. Prices vary. Single tickets available. kimmelcenter. org/events-and-tickets/201819/philly-pops/popsstormlarge
The Tallest Man on Earth If raspy, folksy vocals that conjure up sounds of the 1960s is your jam, then The Tallest Man on Earth has got your name on it. The Swedish singer is coming over to the States with his When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground Tour. For a listen of the new album, he released his first song this March, called “Ocean.� | Nov. 10. 8pm. $30. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com/event/1656507-tallest-man-on-earth-philadelphia IMAGE: YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT
Philly favorites Hardwork Movement are one part of what promises to be a bigger, better and more spread out Philly Music Fest, kicking off on Sept. 27-30. to see some of Philly’s most revered acts, but also for discovering new ones. This year plans to pack much of the same in discovery with some notable up-andcomers. One group is The Mysteries, steadily climbing their way up the local music ladder with their psychedelic surf garage rock (think The Ventures mixed with The Sonics). Then there’s Secret American, which features former Cheers Elephant lead singer Derek Krzywicki and his heavenly yet melodic keyboarddriven rock. Also, The Whips have a song about riding the Broad Street Line – which is all you need to know about their Philly roots. This year’s installment also features a number of bands you may not know but should. For instance, there’s the energetic Hardwork Movement, a hip hop group who’s played everywhere and anywhere throughout Philadelphia, from Spruce Street Harbor Park to opening for Bernie Sanders at his Temple University rally in 2016. There’s also Hurry, a local pop-rock band whose music is as enjoyable as their Instagram account (check out @hurryband for yourself). Finally, there’s Ruby the Hatchet, a psychedelic doom metal band that came to Philly via New Jersey. Not to be outdone, Milkboy, which rounds out the trio for Philly Music Fest, will feature all local jazz artists. Headlining the bill is Derrick Hodge’s Philly State of Mind, presented by DL Media. The project features James Poyser of The Roots, Rich Medina, Eric Wortham, Rashid Williams, Jaleel Shaw and more. Q TWITTER: @IAMTOMBECK_
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Streetlight Manifesto It’s been 15 years since the ska punk band released their debut album "Everything Goes Numb." To celebrate the anniversary, the seven-member group will be performing the full album that started it all. | Nov. 30. $27.50, advance. $30, door. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. electricfactory.info/ Event/11/30/2018/streetlight-manifesto
Justin Timberlake He’s bringing “SexyBack� with his Man in the Woods Tour. Supporting his fifth and latest album “Man in the Woods,� vibe out to old and new JT songs. Nashville-based R&B/pop band The Shadowboxers will open for Timberlake. | Dec. 17. 7:30pm. Prices vary. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com/events
A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season! When celebrating the Christmas season in Philly, A Philly Pops Christmas is a must. With more than 300 performers, enjoy the tradition with all your favorite holiday music. Back from Broadway, Todd Ellison conducts The POPS Philly Orchestra and the extravaganza that features Mandy Gonzalez, actress in Broadway’s hit show “Hamilton.� For added Christmas cheer, more vocals will be provided by The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, the award-winning African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and the Philadelphia Boys Choir. | Dec. 1-22. Prices vary. Single tickets available. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, 200 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org/eventsand-tickets/201819/philly-pops/popschristmas
New Year's Eve with Yannick NĂŠzet-SĂŠguin Ring in 2019 with an orchestral delight. Leave 2018 behind, and enter the New Year with Yannick NĂŠzet-SĂŠguin, conductor and musical director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Fabulous Philadelphians. | Dec. 31. 7:30pm. Prices vary. philorch. org/concert/new-years-eve-5?date=2018-12-31_19-30#/
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his missing kid (TimothÊe Chalamet). In his search, Felix Van Groeningen (The Broken Circle Breakdown) directs more than a voyeuristic car-crash story of addiction. He shows what it’s like to love someone more than everything and helplessly watch as they self-destruct in drugs. Rather than showing us the depths of Nic’s descent in cyclical, ever-worsening despair, Beautiful Boy is the story of a desperate parent held hostage in love. Nic and Dave’s road to recovery isn’t about right or wrongdoing, but accepting things that just happen, and learning to let go.
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ctober for movies is going to be insane. However, rather than providing a long list of movies you probably won’t get out to, here are the four movie releases in October we’re excited about, and a short list of late-fall ďŹ lms to consider. So there is a Big 4, and all carry themes of addiction and the underbelly of fame. A Star Is Born puts a contemporary spin on a classic story, while Beautiful Boy tackles addiction head-on. First Man is Neil Armstrong’s overdue biopic, and Serenity explores the nature of the neo-noir, the trendiest genre of the decade. All four are strong Oscar contenders with big names – and budgets – behind them.
cal melodrama most likely to win a soundtrack Oscar (Lukas Nelson, Diane Warren, Bradley Cooper and, of course, Gaga herself). The familiar plot arc is rife with contemporary twists and details. It’s still love at ďŹ rst sight for alcoholic rock star Jackson Maine but he meets Allie, a struggling young artist, at a drag show instead of a bar. The once-controversial age gap is barely noticed; the theme has more to do with connection than authenticity. While prior versions dealt with the rise and fall of stars, this one is more interested in the relationship between them. Can the light of Allie’s love ďŹ ll the Hollywood-sized hole in Jack’s heart? Or will he bring her down in depression with him? Regardless, staying real in La La Land, A Star Is Born says, is not about being “authenticâ€? but seeing people for who they are and loving them for what we see.
A Star Is Born (October 5) For a star to be born, another must die. Whether the 1937 original, Judy Garland’s 1954 remake, or Barbra Streisand’s 1976 performance as Allie, each generation has its own A Star Is Born. With Lady Gaga (Allie) and Bradley Cooper (Jackson) starring in his directorial debut, Cooper revamps the City of Stars in the musi-
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Beautiful Boy (October 12) Perhaps it’s unsurprising that, in our culture of excess, addiction is an epidemic. From fame and food to drugs and alcohol, almost all Americans know someone battling addiction, if they aren’t ďŹ ghting it themselves. Beautiful Boy starts with a desperate father (Steve Carell) looking for
“One small step for man, one giant step for mankind.â€? Three things deďŹ ne the 20th century: The world wars, the Berlin Wall, and Neil Armstrong’s journey to become the ďŹ rst man on the moon. In Saving Private Ryan, the glory of war is punctured by the gritty, horriďŹ c reality that was the American campaign. In Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, the good versus evil spy stories shift to the nuance and confusion that was the Iron Curtain. In First Man, Damien Chazelle (La La Land) shows space travel for what it really is – terrifying, lonely, and industrial. Armstrong’s (Ryan Gosling) triumph, his earthshattering achievement, didn’t change human nature, much less his own. First Man: The Life of Neil A Armstrong, the primary source for the movie, shows, above everything else, the solidity of Armstrong’s character. Facing challenges from Aldrin (Corey Stoll) to the atmosphere, Armstrong shunned stardom to keep what was left of his personal life intact. As a biopic, First Man is structured by this story. Armstrong, at his core, was an engineer, a pilot, a man of machines. Gosling and Chazelle stay true to this, trading goldenhour glamor of rising stars in La La Land for physics. In doing so, they move the genre away from the sweeping interstellar tropes we’ve grown used to (Interstellar, Gravity), and show, instead, the human experience of being in space. Walking on the moon doesn’t change who you are, even if it pushes the limits of possible.
Serenity (October 19) “Truth lies beneath the surface.â€? Not much is known about Serenity, a tropical neo-noir starring Matthew McConaughey, a ďŹ sherman, and Anne Hathaway, his ex-wife. She washes ashore and asks for a favor, a small thing, really. To kill her new husband and feed him to the sharks. The ďŹ shing line ticks. “I got a feeling, today is the day.â€? Set in the Caribbean but ďŹ lmed in Mauritius, the ďŹ lm’s premise is interesting. With a plethora of LA neonoirs (Gemini, Blade Runner: 2049), the change of scene is refreshing, the chemistry between McConaughey and Hathaway, undeniable (Interstellar). “Good to see you, John. Took so long to ďŹ nd you.â€? “I’m not called John anymore.â€? The line ticks faster. Written and directed by Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things, Peaky Blinders), a master of the “underbelly,â€? Serenity starts as beautiful and relaxed. “Everybody knows something I don’t.â€? John (McConaughey) goes out to sea. “How do you explain that?â€? The line spins out of control. A shark, a suicide, a body lying on the oor. Knight’s experience, an all-star cast (Djimon Hounsou, Jason Clarke, Diane Lane support), mysteries within mysteries. “Sometimes we do bad things for good reasons.â€? Serenity. A must-see. Q TWITTER: @LJWEEKLY
THE OTHERS From comedy to drama to suspense, there are plenty of other films to consider... Bad Times at El Royale (October 12) The guests at a tacky hotel on the Nevada border make trouble amongst themselves. Dakota Johnson, who could have a massive fall, leads, with a great cast supporting (Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo).
If Beale Street Could Talk (November 30) Barry Jenkins directs in his first movie since Moonlight. Based on the book by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk is about a young man (Stephan James) in Harlem wrongfully accused of rape. His wife (KiKi Layne) struggles to cope.
Bohemian Rhapsody (November 2) After drama with directors (Bryan Singer was recently fired) I’m not as keen on Bohemian Rhapsody as I once was. Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, however, is something I still look forward to seeing.
Creed II (November 21) The past two years have seen a lot of sequels (I would argue too many). What makes this one interesting is that the first Creed was really good. The contemporary Rocky vibe could pay off.
Mary Queen of Scots (December 7) Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie star as Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth in the geopolitical duel still in “United Kingdom� consciousness today. The cousin-queens are often depicted as opposites – the former wild, hot-blooded, young; the latter chilly, calculated, the old virgin. Q
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With forks, spoons and knives at the ready, author Irene Levy Baker digs into Philly eats and digs up heartfelt stories.
Determined to eat her way through Philly, Baker has dined at each of the 90 places mentioned, giving them her personal appetite of approval. Just over 200 pages, the picture-ďŹ lled book maintains a casual tone, reading more like a friend, guiding your senses through James Beard Award-winning restaurant to hole-in-the-walls. Not a “food critic,â€? the self-proclaimed “food admirerâ€? gives readers quick “bite-sizedâ€? stories about a eatery’s food and drink, and a compelling story to match. Among the brief but pages, readers can ďŹ nd out how a 3-yearold named the restaurant the Hungry Pigeon, the Italian mob history of Dante & Luigi's Corona di Ferro, Mr. Lê’s rules and ban list at the speakeasy Hop Sing Laundromat and the rebirth of Le Gran Caffe L’Aquila in Philadelphia after a devastating earthquake in Italy – plus its vertical gelato tasting not on the menu. Faced with the biggest threat to any food writer, Yelp, Baker believes her carefully curated spots provide a more palatable experience than online information overload for both visitors and residents. While the book does have its fair share of touristy sections, such as those on Wawa and Philly cheesesteaks, “Unique Eatsâ€? hosts a story mine of tiny gems even the Philly lifer has yet to discover. “I realized it's as much, if not more, for locals than for tourists because you can really work your way through all 90 places,â€? explained Levy. “You can circle the things you're interested in or dog ear those pages and make a point of going
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hen Gourmet magazine proďŹ led the new, socially conscious, gourmet chocolate shop John & Kira’s for the cover of its 2002 Valentine’s Day issue, the fact checker called to verify with owners John Doyler and Kira Baker that they were married. Doyler picked up and said they were not but to leave the error in anyway. When the issue came out, Doyler handed Baker a copy and an engagement ring. The chocolate-covered love story is just the sweet opening to a full buffet of charming stories about local eateries in Irene Levy Baker’s latest book “Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia.â€?
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Following the success of her 2016 100 Things to Do in Philadelphia Before You Die, a ďŹ ve-sectioned Philly bucket list, Baker is back with another coveted guide, “Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia.â€? Released on Sept. 1, the Philly food bible has already earned the No. 1 spot on Amazon’s new releases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Travel Books. “I deďŹ nitely had more fun [writing Unique Eats than 100 Things to Do in Philadelphia Before You Die] because food and drink is my passion,â€? said Baker over a cup of coffee at Frienda, a cute multi-purpose restaurant found on page 10 of the new book. “I like everything about food. I like to cook. I especially like to bake. I really like to eat.â€?
Go make a cup of tea or a cup of coffee and check out Philadelphia Weekly’s picks for upcoming and recently published titles by local authors. ‘Boomer1’ Dejected and rejected, thirtysomething Mark Brumfeld leaves New York City after his punk rocker girlfriend declines his marriage proposal. Living back at his childhood home, Brumfeld posts online video rants, accusing Baby Boomers for his financial pitfalls. Told in in the voice of the protagonist, his girlfriend and his mother, Bryn Mawr Director of Creative Writing Daniel Torday brings forth a timely piece about opportunity and technology. | Release date: Sept. 18. Hardcover at Joseph Fox Bookshop, $27.99. barnesandnoble.com/w/boomer1-danieltorday/1127685007?type=eBook#/
‘The Letters of Flannery O'Connor and Caroline Gordon’ Learn about the craft of writing and the friendship between two of the most renowned 20th-century American Southern writers. Compiling a collection of letters between Flannery O'Connor and Caroline Gordon, Associate Professor of English at the University of the Sciences Christine Flanagan showcases a 13-year correspondence and its influence on O’Conner’s works. “This girl is a real novelist,� wrote Gordon in response to “Wise Blood,� O’Connor’s first novel. “She is already a rare phenomenon: a Catholic novelist with a real dramatic sense, one who relies more on her technique than her piety.� | Release date: Oct. 1. Hardcover at Headhouse Books, $32.95. headhousebooks.com/ book/9780820354088
‘Imaginal Marriage’
‘100 Things to Do in Philadelphia Before You Die,’ author Irene Levy Baker serves up a new title to hungry readers BY ANDREA CANTOR
Fall Book Picks
In Eleanor Mae Stanford’s third collection of poetry, the writing professor at Saint Joseph’s University travels through the trials and comforts of Brazilian midwidwives as well as those closer to home. Capturing life’s ups and downs, the Philly resident deftly weaves back and forth from euphoric verse to its opposing extreme, a hummingbird’s kiss to an apocalypse. | Release date: Oct. 2. Paperback on Amazon, $15.95. amazon. com/Imaginal-Marriage-Carnegie-MellonPoetry/dp/088748641X IMAGE COURTESY: SPOTLIGHT PR
The Amazon New Releases bestseller is available for purchase at most book retailers. But you can get yours signed when mentioning this article at checkout on the book’s official website: uniqueeatsphilly.com.
‘The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions Edition’ As Eagles center Jason Kelce said at the Super Bowl parade: “Hungry dogs run faster.� Almost a 60-year wait, the underdog win against the Patriots last year for the Super Bowl title is still a shining point of pride for
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Philly. Still hungry for more, fans can soon get sportswriting Hall of Famer Ray Didinger’s new version of his best-selling “The Eagles Encyclopedia.� The new “Champions Edition� includes a new chapter on the 2017–18 season and postseason, and dozens of new player, coach, and front-office profiles, as well as Hall of Fame updates on 2018 inductees Brian Dawkins and Terrell Owens. The latest edition will also have a 16-page color insert, more than 100 photos of the season and past years, and references to all the key moments of the Eagles’ historic flight to victory. | Release date: Oct. 5. Hardcover at Penn Book Center, $40. pennbookcenter.com/ book/9781439918487
‘The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: The Sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven’ Fans of Mitch Albom, rejoice! The “Tuesdays with Morrie� author and Akiba Hebrew Academy alumnus is coming out with a sequel to his other bestseller, “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.� In the 2006 novel, war veteran and amusement park mechanic, Eddie dies saving a young girl and goes on a journey to heaven, meeting five people along the way. Now in 2018, readers will have the chance to learn about the young girl Eddie saved, Annie. After the accident, Annie is left physically and emotionally scarred. On her wedding night, Annie makes her own voyage to heaven on her wedding night and meets Eddie as one of her five people. Learning the importance of her life, Annie revisits the fateful day that left her with unbearable guilt. In a magical and heartfelt story “‘The Next Person You Meet in Heaven� is a tale of the paths we cross and the lives we touch. | Release date: Oct. 9 Various formats at Barnes and Noble, $12.99-$25.99. barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nextperson
‘Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious’ Want to be able to make food like Zahav, one of Philly’s trendiest restaurants? Zahav owners Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook make their Israeli cuisine accessible and open readers up to the Israeli culture. Traveling through Israel to find the soul of Israeli cuisine, Solomonov and Cook bring you recipes, stories and pictures from busy cities to quaint villages. Get ready to make a smorgasbord of yummy foods from a five-minute hummus with toppings to ice creams and shakes.| Release date: Oct. 16. IndieBound hardcover, $35. indiebound.org/book/9780544970373
&&"u there.â€? Baker became a Philly local in 1991, after leaving a string of jobs in public relations around the nation for a position at the Convention Center Visitors Bureau. After working for a decade at the Visitors Bureau, she broke off and created Spotlight Public Relations, a public relations ďŹ rm that specializes in food and hospitality. “I feel like I was meant to be in Philadelphia. The pace, the authentic realness of it,â€? said the Ohio-born foodie on why she planted roots in Philly. “I moved to Philadelphia ‌ as it was on the upswing, just as you're starting to have outside dining and just as George Perrier and Jean-Marie Lacroix were starting to spin off proteges and now, after all those years, those proteges are spinning off their own proteges. I’ve watched the restaurants grow and expand and become even better and better, so I could never leave Philadelphia.â€? On an average day, the bonaďŹ de foodie will crave Turkish coffee tahini shake at Goldie, lamb chops at Palizzi Social Social Club and Budino dessert at Barbuzzo. Knowing the food scene like the back of her plate, Baker explained the major complaint she hears is trouble securing reservations. For that, ip to the prelude and read her “Ten Tips for Getting Reservations at Philadelphia’s Top Restaurants.â€? Giving a tasting sample, Baker divulged a few of her 10 tips and tricks on putting a table on lock. Her ďŹ rst rule of thumb is to go Open Table but know its limits. Popular places typically do not put up all of their reservations on the service site, since they pay for the referral. So, in the case that Open Table is closed on reservations, Baker insisted, “don't give up.â€? Next, the food writer said to give the place a call and see if, indeed, they kept some of the coveted reservations off Open Table. If it’s two strikes, ask about a waiting list and/or walk-ins. Baker explained top eateries, like Israeli restaurant Zahav and vegan and vegetarian Vedge, leave a few tables open for walk-ins. In a last ditch effort, make a reservation somewhere else, walk into your desired local 30-minutes before your other reservation. “If you get in, cancel your reservation ‌ and if you don't, you have a backup plan,â€? said Baker. Social media is also a go-to when you’re in a mealtime snag. Baker explained chefs and restaurants will occasionally post when there is a cancellation or an open spot. But even without a table, Baker always recommends eating at the bar. “It's fun to eat at the bar because you end up meeting the people sitting around you,â€? said Baker. “I have not found a restaurant in Philadelphia that doesn't serve its full menu at the bar.â€? Hungry to get your hands on a copy of “Unique Eats and Eateriesâ€?? Copies can be found at most book retailers, but if you mention this article when purchasing a book on the ofďŹ cial website, Baker will sign your copy. While you’re there, make sure to check out Baker’s upcoming book talks and events, including her book launch party at McGillin’s Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury St., on Sept. 25 from 6-8pm. | Paperback, $20.95 uniqueeatsphilly.com Q
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With more than 10 new eateries already open or set to open this fall, here’s five that you should definitely consider for a Friday night if you’re looking to change it up and have a conversation starter when you’re back in the office on Monday. Louie Louie If you’re going to Louie Louie, the trip is less for a big meal but more to sample some absolutely fantastic cocktails. This University City eatery is gorgeous on the inside and features French-inspired dishes but that definitely arrive with an American twist. We kept it strictly American with a pairing of the steak tartare ($17) and the truffle pomme frites ($8) – a steak with french fries, essentially – and were not disappointed. But back to the cocktails; Louie Louie offers 13 different specialty cocktails all priced reasonably fair and housed with any spirit you heart desires. Highly worth a trip to the West side of our fair city. | 3611 Walnut St. louielouie.restaurant/ IMAGE COURTESY: MOLLY TAVOLETTI
Honeygrow plans to pair with popular New York City bagel shop Black Seed to produce its newest noodle bowl, currently being perfected in Honeygrow's Fishtown test kitchen and set for its fall menus in October.
Palate cleanse A new season means a host of new menu options on the horizon in many Philly eateries BY KERITH GABRIEL
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f you’re a devout foodie, fall is a great time to be in Philadelphia. As the seasons change, so do the menu options of many top restaurants in the city, looking to infuse popular fall tastes into new, inspired dishes. But it’s not just what’s on the menu, but all the new concepts coming to the area this fall. At last count, there are anywhere between 12-13 new restaurants hitting Philly’s food scene before the year ends – some expanding from agship locations, but a majority are completely new in terms of concept, location and ambience. For example, it seems Rittenhouse is the obvious next place to go for popular Fishtown-Kensington BYOB restaurants like Stock and Helm, as both are set to expand into the Rittenhouse neighborhood this fall. Stock, which is known for its intimate setting on Girard in Fishtown
is set to bring much of that same casual vibe along with favorites like its spicy papaya salad and peanut noodles and that banh mi that rivals any you’ll ďŹ nd in the city. If it’s new dishes you want, Honeygrow founder Justin Rosenberg has partnered with an NYC favorite to add some air to his menu, with a noodle bowl ($14.50) that already sounds sexy by description alone. Pairing with popular Gotham bagel shop Black Seed, the bowl will host Honeygrow’s egg noodles, smoked salmon, and organic baby spinach tossed in a three-herb pesto sauce. Where Black Seed enters is in the ďŹ nal touches with everything bagel avored croutons along with an everything bagel spice that will feature red onions, fried capers, watermelon radish and fresh dill. The bowl doesn’t drop throughout Honeygrow locations until October as it’s still being perfected inside the company’s Front Street test kitchen. But if you’re more of a sit down,
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enjoy the ambience sort of diner, there are a few new spots that offer ideal settings. Perhaps none more than Harper’s Garden, the new indoor/outdoor restaurant in Center City offering great food and an even better dining experience. A fan favorite in the entree category is surely the crab spaghetti ($19), which offers jumbo lump crab, over a harissa spice blend of noodle, squash and rounded off with garlic bread crumbs, oregano and basil. This spot seats more outside than in (roughly 50 tables inside) making it an obvious choice if you’re looking to sit outside for a nice meal under city lights. Suraya, the popular Lebaneseinspired eatery on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, is set to open its back patio for the fall season as well. An ambience that truly speaks for itself with ďŹ replaces, lounge seating and a garden, diners will now have that space of the restaurant as an option to enjoy some of the great options on Suraya’s lunch and dinner menu. This is only a sampling of options from a city that hosts James Beard award-winning chefs, some of the best restaurants in the world, arguably more food trucks per capita and overall a food scene people from all over ock to give a try. Enjoy fall, folks, and all the season plans to offer your plate and your palate. Q TWITTER: @SPRTSWTR
L’Anima Graduate Hospital has its first Italian-inspired BYOB in this well-lit and airy eatery featuring classic Italian favorites and some that will definitely expand your horizons. The group that brought us Center City’s Melograno has bolstered this menu with a host of seafood options. Ever had sea urchin? No? Well, for $18 you could try it in the Carbonara di Mare, a sea urchin spaghetti with egg sauce, pistachio, black pepper parmesan and garum, a Roman-inspired fermented fish sauce used as a condiment on many menus in the Old Country. Enjoy. | 1001 S. 17th St. lanimaphilly.com/
The Rooster From the folks that brought you Dizengoff, Abe Fisher and the cancer-curing Zahav, the Rooster is packed with a rundown of Jewish-inspired sandwiches that are too good to say you’ve never tried. There’s the lox, egg and onion sandwich ($10), which features house cured salmon, eggs and schmear all pressed between a kaiser roll. Pair it with a signature soup and it’s game over. It’s first-come, first-served as the Rooster doesn’t do reservations. Perhaps the best part about this place is not only its food but its mission as all proceeds from the Rooster support Broad Street Ministry. | 1526 Sansom Ave. roostersoupcompany.com/
Irwin’s Open since July, Irwin’s, the rooftop restaurant located alongside Bok Bar in South Philly, offers a great menu and a great ambience. Small Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is the goal of this menu as Irwin’s features dishes like a lamb kofta ($13) which features herb-spiced lamb meatballs and spicy paprika lamb meatballs alongside a herb tzatikilike yogurt sauce. There’s also over five different salad options (highly suggest the eggplant salad) and more than 10 specialty cocktails on the menu to pair with any dish. | 800 Mifflin St. irwinsupstairs.com/
Pineville Tavern Chef Drew Abruezze is doing big things at this Fishtown-East Kensington piano bar, located in a part of the neighborhood that if you blink twice you could miss. What you can’t miss once inside is the clean cafe feel on the first floor and the more intimate lounge setting on the upper floors complete with a grand piano in the dining area. The dishes at the new Pineville iteration are modeled closely from the success the restaurant has had at its historic Bucks County location, featuring a fresh raw bar daily, to bar favorites, to a Luger steak ($75) that feeds two if you have the appetite. | 2448 E. Huntington St. pinevillefishtown.com
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' &'# What was the impetus for starting this magazine? What made me want to start Daydreamers was rejection. When I graduated from college, I knew I wanted to be a magazine journalist; from day 1. So I applied to all of the top magazines I wanted to work for. I applied for writing positions, editing positions, you name it. Every single one of them said “no.� It was crazy because to me because I did everything they say you’re supposed to do to get in. I went to school for it, I did internships, I wrote for my college magazine and newspaper, so I just thought to myself “what kind of candidate are you looking for, because it’s clearly not me.�
A lot of people would press pause after so much rejection, what made you keep going?
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Bria Williams checks out a copy of her magazine, Daydreamers, which the 23-year-old created as forum for people like her.
The stuff of dreams Tired of rejection, meet the woman who dreamed up what others said she wasn’t qualified for BY KERITH GABRIEL
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How did the name Daydreamers come about? Well, when I was working these jobs and applying to these magazines I was never really into what I was doing, and all day I felt like I was daydreaming. So I just researched what I needed to do to start a magazine and it really didn’t seem that difďŹ cult. The magazine came about from me daydreaming about it.
What’s the concept of Daydreamers? Who would want to read it?
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f there was ever a picture to describe someone to ďŹ t the adage that there’s only so much one person can take, that image would be of West Philly native Bria Williams. Even before graduating from Penn State, Williams, 23, had dreams of working for a top magazine as an editor. The idea of collaborating, sharing ideas to put out a dynamic product weekly, monthly or quarterly was something she dreamed of. But that dream hit a wall as soon as rejection letter after rejection letter started hitting her inbox, citing inexperience, no need or just at out thanks for applying. But with each outlet sending her a reply stating they were going to pass her by, Williams began to daydream of how she could do it herself. It was rejection that fueled her ďŹ rst issue of her own fully gloss magazine called, Daydreamers, full of stories, pictures and illustrations created by people just like her – just like all of us. Life is a struggle, but instead of letting it detract her from a goal, Williams created an enterprise in
It didn’t really stop me to be honest. But the more and more I was rejected, the more I felt like I could do it, and these editors just weren’t giving me the opportunity. So I just needed to ďŹ nd a different way to do it, why can’t I start my own? Plus, at the time I was working this really crappy copywriting job for a tech startup making horrible money so I felt like with all this negativity, I needed to make a change, for myself.
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Williams says her magazine is open to anyone that has a daydreaming mind. It’s a book for creatives who want to use her pages to make their imagination run free. hopes to get a little bit closer to it. Recently, in a conversation with PW, Williams talked Daydreamers, her goals for it, and why none of us should ever take “noâ€? for a ďŹ nal answer.
Daydreamers is a print and digital literary magazine and is a place for digital artists, photographers, writers and other visual artists to run wild on my pages. I wanted it to be for daydreaming minds, for the people who put time aside to daydream and think about what they want to do in life, what they want to be, the changes they want to make in themselves in the world around them. I don’t know how many people are conscious of just how much they daydream over the course of a day, but I’m aware. So aware that I set aside time each day to daydream. I put my music in, look out a window and escape. It’s for people like me, the creators, the weirdos, the lovers.
Where did you start the magazine? I started it at home by myself, but collaborating is something I’ve always wanted to
do and when I dropped everything to work on my magazine full time is where I found a lot of people who wanted to collaborate, who saw my vision and was down for it. My goal was to get a strong team established because doing it all is really hard. I have a photographer, but a lot of what it is now is submissions, and a lot of interns. Last summer I had three Williams women serve as a social media manager, a stylist and a photographer and I think empowering them, empowered me as an editor. I proved to myself that I can manage a business and the work we produced collectively is something I’m very proud of.
Is there a level of empowerment in all of this too being a black woman? Your goal is to give daydreaming minds a space, how much of that is happening with a focus on giving women – specifically black women a forum for their creativity? It’s a good question. I never really wanted it to be a black thing. Regardless of race, we all daydream, right? But I will say I do want this to be a space for women to show off their creativity. I deďŹ nitely want it to be a woman thing. Ideally, Daydreamers would be [comprised] of an all-woman team, sorry fellas. Daydreamers is for men, but I’m passionate about this being a space for women to come and share their ideas freely without any restrictions. Some women are not 100 percent themselves and don’t let themselves shine in male-dominated situations. This is not that. [Laughs], In the future, when Daydreamers is poppin’ and I have newsrooms around the world, I’ll allow men to join our teams.
What do you hope is the ultimate takeaway from this magazine? Knowing your story and stories of rejection, what do you hope each issue portrays to a magazine editor who just might pick this up? I don’t know if I really see this as proving people wrong anymore. I deďŹ nitely had that mentality going into it, because I felt so much rejection, but now I look at it as giving back and having it be a place where someone can say “this was created for me.â€? This is a place for people who like poetry, like art, knowing about things that expand their mind. We’re not that magazine promoting the newest fashion trends or what Kardashian did last week. We don’t deal in the superďŹ cial and we’ll never cover any of that. This is real stories about real people and something I think in this day and age we all can relate to. Q Check out issue No. 2 of Daydreamers Magazine via MagCloud.com. TWITTER: @SPRTSWTR
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 MUSIC
David Byrne
David Byrne brings his awe-inspiring American Utopia Tour to the Mann with special guests tune-yards. Byrne will perform songs from the new album, “American Utopia,� as well as classics from his solo career and his days with Talking Heads. A 12-piece band will join Byrne on stage for a choreographed concert. | 8pm. $80 - $185. The Mann Center of Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. manncenter.org/events/2018-09-20/davidbyrne
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Bridging Connections Across The LGBT Community
Connect with the Mayor’s OfďŹ ce of LGBT Affairs for a fun night of building new relationships. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and happy hour drink prices. The event is a fundraiser for Morris Home, the ďŹ rst residential recovery program in the country to offer comprehensive services speciďŹ cally for trans- and gender-variant individuals. | 6-8pm. Free. Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St. facebook.com/events/287777865139501/
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Stop scratching your heads and embrace the collab of Sting and Shaggy. The acclaimed artists are sharing the stage on their 44/876 tour. Bringing those reggae sounds, the duo will be performing their latest joint album. | 8pm. $100.50. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com/EventDetail?tmeventi d=020054A8D23AC3CB&offerid=0
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Eastern State Penitentiary’s 2018 Terror Behind the Walls
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t’s a spooky, creepy-crawly kind of ‌ colonoscopy? Grab your weird grippy socks and hold tight to the aps of your hospital gown, because this year Eastern State Penitentiary is transforming into the medical malpractice suit of your dreams. Or is it nightmares? That’s right, the every-year amazing awfulness of Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State is getting shot up with 50 CCs of hospital horror in 2018. You’ll scream. You’ll cry. You’ll wish you bought into the nicer HMO. You know, the one that Craig from accounting has. Stupid Craig always showing off his elective surgery scars. Who needs calf implants, Craig? Really, Craig? Really. Because there aren’t many things in life scarier than an accountant with too much testosterone. Except maybe, for the Eastern State Penitentiary’s latest Terror Behind the Walls. Sept. 21-Nov. 10. Times and prices vary. 2027 Fairmount Ave. easternstate.org/halloween/
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‘Company’
EgoPo Classic Theater’s hit show is reprised for a four-day run in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival before travelling to the Provincetown Theater Festival. “Companyâ€? has sold out in ďŹ ve cities, including the 2009 Philly Fringe. Bring your blanket and pillow for a Samuel Beckett slumber party. An immersive sensory experience, you are blindfolded on your back in the dark, the haunting text whispered in your ear. Show concludes with cookies and milk. The show runs through Sept. 23. | 7pm. $20-$25. The Latvian Society, 531 N. 7th St. fringearts.com/event/company-9/
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Jill Lepore: ‘These Truths: A History of the United States’
Jill Lepore is the author of the National Book Award ďŹ nalist “Book of Ages,â€? and “The Secret History of Wonder Woman.â€? Her new book is an ambitious biography of the United States, as told through the intersection of politics, technology, journalism, and sketches of greater- and lesser-known leaders, mischief makers, and visionaries | 7:30pm. $15. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St. libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/authorevents/index.cfm?ID=79415
Bringing opera to urban spaces, get ready to experience the music form throughout the city. From free to priced tickets, the 11-day fest will bring everything from classical performances to revamped productions for an accessible operatic extravaganza. | Sept. 2030. Times, prices and locations vary. operaphila.org/festival/
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 VISIT
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The weather’s ďŹ nally cooling off, which means it’s high time you hit the best urban beach in Philly for a relaxing nap in a hammock, a quick round of bocce with an old
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Italian man, and a craft beer or two to wash it all down. But hurry – the season ends on the 30th. | All day. Free. Spruce Street and S. Columbus Boulevard. delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park
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Oktoberfest Live! 2018 At XFinity It’s the ďŹ rst day of Oktoberfest in Munich, so that means it’s a fresh chance for all of Philly to celebrate in style. If you can’t make it to South Street, head on over to XFinity Live! for some brews and beer-soaked pretzels. | 3pm - 7pm. Prices vary. 1100 Pattison Ave. ticketfly.com/purchase/event/
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Parks on Tap at Pretzel Park The theme of this issue seems to be seasonenders, and this day is no different. Parks on Tap, the roving, often rollicking beer garden, is getting set for its last couple weeks of operation. This week, it’s Pretzel Park in Manayunk. Next week – the world? | 5-10pm. Free entry. The corner of Cresson, Cotton and Silverwood streets.parksontap.com/parks/ pretzelpark
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R&J Technically, you can play this game at any point during the Fringe Festival, but since this week we’re all about season-ending, we’ll focus on stuff that’s headed out the door in the not-too-distant future. Like R&J, a twoplayer, multi-day game based on Romeo & Juliet. Intrigued? | All day, through the 23rd. $10/5 days. 140 N. Columbus Blvd. (at Race St.). fringearts.com/event/rj/
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Martin Lawrence’s LIT AF Tour Martin Lawrence, the actor, comedian and director behind such glorious ďŹ lm experiences as Big Momma’s House, Blue Streak, and Bad Boys I and II, is bringing his particular brand of comedy to the Liacouras Center, along with other comedians including DeRay Davis, Deon Cole, Adele Givens and Benji Brown. | 7:30pm-11pm. Prices vary. 1776 N. Broad St. ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/
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Gardens Speak An immersive sound installation containing the oral histories of 10 ordinary people who were buried in Syrian gardens, Gardens Speak is a moving theatrical piece that will leave you with as many questions as answers. | Select times. $20/person. 150 North Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr. fringearts.com/event/ gardens-speak
Farm for the City
It’s Philly, so you know we’ve got the culture, and as any Eagles/Phillies/Flyers/Sixers/all four fan will tell you, we’re plenty agro too. So it should be no surprise that there’s a working urban farm smack dab in the middle of center city – agro culture. Get it? But you better hurry. Because – and stop me if you’ve heard this before – the season ends soon. | Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 6pm. Free entry. 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd. phsonline. org/programs/farm-for-the-city/
urday night Fringe Festival treat. You legit might get to sit on the stage, which is cool depending on your preference. | 8pm. $20/person. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place. fringearts.com/event/shelter-4/
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 CULTURE
Fall Restaurant Week
Hit the town and live the highlife (for at least one night) as some of Manayunk’s ďŹ nest restaurants roll out the red carpet for Restaurant Week. It runs through the 28th and offers a wide array of special deals, so don’t miss out. | 4pm-midnight. Prices vary. 4312 Main St. manayunk.com/news-and-events/ events/
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10th Annual South Street Oktoberfest It’s all about beers, brats and britches on Saturday as the 10th annual South Street Oktoberfest kicks off in style. This hoppy event is held in a massive tent, so don’t worry about
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Collect the kids and celebrate all things Latin American, as you help support the advancement of Latinx peoples in Northern Philadelphia. Enjoy live Latin music, dancing, food and more. | Noon-5pm. Free. 2600 N. 5th St. feriadelbarrio.org/
FRINGE FESTIVAL
One Hundred Abstracts
This next one’s kind of a “make your own adventureâ€? sort of deal. Visual artist Kathatine Goodall has placed paintings in various locations across the city. Find them all and you’ll become the greatest Poke- ‌ wait.
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to get a home-cooked meal without lifting a ďŹ nger. Your house. Your rules. Their show. Your house. fringearts.com/event/chezvous/
MUSIC
downing a drink or three and then talking through the intricacies of protein synthesis? Seriously. I’m waiting. Just kidding. Held at The Franklin Institute, this speakeasy comes with a heaping side of science. | 7-10pm. $15 for members. $20 for non-members. 222 N. 20th St. fi.edu/event/2018-09-25/scienceafter-hours
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La NOCHE with Flor de Toloache
Master percussionist Arturo Stable leads The La NOCHE Band ďŹ rst, then all-female group Flor de Toloache follows suit for a free Monday night performance at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Flor de Toloache offer an innovative spin on traditional mariachi music. | 8pm. Free. 300 S. Broad St. www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets
COMEDY
Hasan Minhaj: Before The Storm
It’s jokes on jokes on jokes as actor, comedian, writer and longtime Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj brings his unique perspective to the Merriam Theater. Hasan has his own Netix show coming this fall, so this might be your last chance to see him for a moderately reasonable price. | 10pm. Prices vary. 250 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/
That’s not right. | All day. Free. Various locations. fringearts.com/event/onehundred-abstracts/
MUSIC
‘Kill Move Paradise’
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 FOOD
Healthy Cooking
It’s time to tame some wild veggies. Ever heard of kohlrabi? You’re not alone. Follow along live with the Healthy Cooking series at Independence Live as chef Khoran Horn teaches you to turn strange veggies into delicious meals. | 6pm-7:30pm. $15/ person. 1919 Market St., 2nd Floor. www. eventbrite.com/e/healthy-cooking
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Paint Nite Philadelphia
Pretty certain that if you got a few cocktails in you, you’d discover you’re not just an accountant with amazing calves, but the next Rembrandt? Maybe Charles Schultz? Either way, here’s your chance. Have a few drinks, paint a few paintings. Smile. Laugh. ProďŹ t. | 7pm. $45. 2481 N. 54th St. paintnite.com/ events/lola-in-the-fall
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
FRINGE FESTIVAL Your ďŹ nal chance to check out the New York Times critic pick play written by James Ijames. Following four black men into a waiting room in the afterlife, Kill Move Paradise takes aim at the evergrowing list of slain unarmed black men in America. | 2pm. $33 or $48. The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. fringearts.com/ event/kill-move-paradise-21/
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Chez Vous!
It’s Monday. You’re tired. The weekend went too fast and work was a struggle, but now what’re you gonna do about dinner? Meet Chef Daagh and the Sous, and ďŹ nd out how easy it is
Philly Fashion Week 2018 kicks off with a Conrad Booker-clad bang. Come out to City Hall and see what the season’s latest fashion trends are bringing, starting with Booker’s carnival-themed offering. | 7-10pm. $35. 1400 JFK Boulevard. eventbrite.com/e/legrande-carnival
THEATER
Holiday Inn at Walnut Theatre
The Walnut Theatre plays host to the classic tale of Jim. That’s right, Jim. Jim the Broadway vet who moves to the countryside but brings more than a few pieces of the big city with him. We feel you, Jim. We feel you. | 8pm. $25-$97. 825 Walnut St. walnutstreettheatre.org/season/show/irving-berlinsholiday-inn
COMEDY
Philadelphia Comedy Academy
Ever dreamed of making people laugh for a living? Maybe you just need to ďŹ ll a few hours in the evening before returning home to your studio apartment and single person meals. Either way – learn to laugh at yourself! And others! From a professional! | 6:30-9pm. $400 (total tuition). 33 E. Laurel St. bradscomedyacademy.com/
The Open Porch
Normally, an open mic night doesn’t rate particularly high on the scale of “cool things to do in Philly.� But when it’s run by someone named Momma Good Bones and held at a place called Franny Lou’s Porch, you gotta at least go and check it out. Plus, ya know, music and whatnot. | 7pm-9pm. Free. 2400 Coral St. www.eventbrite. com/e/the-open-porch
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You won’t have to be “Faded� to enjoy this live concert at the Electric Factory, but it might help. Or not. It’s all about whatever can get you in the mood to show off those “Moves Like Ms Jackson.� | 8pm. $35. 421 N. 7th St. zhumusic.com/tour
DRINK
Science After Hours: Speakeasy
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FOOD
‘Dining Under the Stars’
This marks your last chance to head to Media for one of its “Dining Under the Stars� events. Food, shopping and a whole bunch of pretty lights dotting the sky above you; what could be better? World peace, of course, but hey – drink deals are nice too. | 5-11pm. Prices vary. State Street from Jackson to Orange. visitmediapa.com/dining-under-the-stars/
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we dislike him as a person. He seems ďŹ ne. But as a musical act, we mean, come on. You can do better. But, we’re willing to bet more than a few of you don’t want to do better. A few of you may even be excited. We respect that choice. That is all. | 7pm. $115-plus. 1020 Pattison Ave. ticketmaster.com/ed-sheeran-2018
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SCIENCE
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What the Nose Knows: Using Dogs for Odor Detection
Made Institute Runway Show FOOD
Supper Sessions on the Avenue
Hey, another outdoor eating event! We Philadelphians sure know how to do a dinner date, huh? Seriously though, head to airy Mt. Airy for the second-to-last of this season’s al fresco evenings on the 7100 block of Germantown Avenue. It’s the Philly thing to do. | 5-10pm. Prices vary. 7100 block of Germantown Avenue. mtairyusa.org/supper-sessions/
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The Made Institute is Philadelphia’s premier independent fashion design and sewing school. As part of Philly Fashion Week, they’re helping put on a runway show highlighting Philly’s best local fashion talent. | 7-10pm. $40-$80. 1400 JFK Blvd. eventbrite.com/e/made-institute-runway
MUSIC
COMEDY
Philadelphia Fashion Incubator
The National with Cat Power
ART
Tim Heidecker & Gregg Turkington On Cinema Live!
It’s not quite free real estate (look it up), but Tim Heidecker swears by it, so we will too. The comedian/musician/actor of Tim and Eric Awesome Show fame tackles all the hottest topics in popular cinema, live! | 8pm. $30. 29 E. Allen St. concerts1.livenation.com/event Free for All is a biannual event at The Institute of Contemporary Arts. Pop by and you’ll enjoy free entry, free food and drinks, plenty of exhibitions and a performance by Farid Abdul Bari-Barron, keyboardist of the Sun Ra Arkestra, along with his quartet, Sunship. | 6-9:30pm. Free. 118 S. 36th St. eventbrite. com/e/ica-free-for-all
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A fashion show by Philadelphia fashionistas, for Philadelphia fashionistas. This show, on the second night of Philly Fashion Week 2018, highlights local fashion talent from the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator 2018 Residency. | 7-9pm. $40. 1400 JFK Blvd. eventbrite.com/e/philadelphia-fashion-incubator
ICA Free for All
Ever wondered how it is the bomb sniffing dog on the train can tell the difference between explosive materials and the cheesey scent of your 2-years-past-their-prime Tevas? Well, wonder no more. Hosted by the Wagner Free Institute of Science. | 6-7:30pm. Free. 1700 W. Montgomery Ave. eventbrite. com/e/what-the-nose-knows
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 MUSIC
Ed Sheeran: 2018 North American Tour
Look. We don’t like Ed Sheerhan. Not that
OK, OK. This one’s a little more our speed. We included ol’ Eddie boy, so we ďŹ gured we’d cleanse the palate with something a bit more on-brand. The National is dark and soulful and, at times, beautiful. Cat Power will melt your face. And then make you weep with joy. | 7pm. $40-plus. 5201 Parkside Ave. ticketmaster.com/the-national
PUBLIC
2018 Annual Knit In
Are you an avid stitch-head? A committed yarn addict? Crazy about crocheting? OK, they’re different, we know. Maybe you just want to spend your Thursday doing some good for the city’s homeless youth. Join Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown at City Hall for some knitting and giving back. 10am-2pm. Free. 1400 John F Kennedy
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am newly divorced and have started a relationship with a man I’ve known and deeply cared about for decades. The sex is amazing – from start to ďŹ nish, I feel better than I ever did even in the best moments with my ex. And in the most intense moments? He makes me see stars. He is a very generous lover – he turns me on like crazy and I regularly come while sexting with him. But I have yet to have an orgasm with him. In the past, I have had an orgasm with a partner only from oral or very occasionally from digital clit stim. My ex-husband was not skilled at oral, so I always had to fantasize pretty hard to get there (and regularly chose not to bother). My new partner has amazing moves and amazing oral skills. And he is willing to keep at it for as long as it takes. But regardless of how amazing I feel when he’s going down on me, every single time I eventually hit a wall where I am just done. I haven’t had a single session with him where I’m left feeling unfulďŹ lled, despite the lack of orgasm. In contrast, any sex with my ex that didn’t end in an orgasm left me feeling frustrated or, worse yet, bored. (There were also times when I’d ask my ex to leave the room so I could masturbate after sex.) Do you have any ideas as to why I can’t get over that hump? I wonder if I just need him to be more boring and repetitive so that I can focus. But if that’s the case, is it even worth it? Why would I want to make the sex worse to make it “betterâ€?? Or should I just be satisďŹ ed with the mindblowing sex I am having, even if it means I don’t have an orgasm? Is it OK to give myself permission to give up on partner-based climaxing? – No Orgasm Possibly Ever
Beware of those self-fulďŹ lling prophecies! If you sit there – or lie there – telling yourself that being with Mr. Amazing-Moves means giving up on “partner-based climaxing,â€? NOPE, you’re increasing the odds that you’ll never have an orgasm with this guy or any other guy ever again. Here’s what I think the problem is: You had tons of shitty sex with your ex, but you could climax so long as you focused, i.e., so long as you were able to “fantasize pretty hard.â€? Your ex provided you with some half-assed oral and/or uninspiring digital clit stim that didn’t interfere with your ability to focus/fantasize. In other words, NOPE, with
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your ex you were able to – you had no other choice but to – retreat into your own head and rely on your own erotic imagination to get you there. You may have been physically present during sex, but you were not emotionally or erotically present. Because Mr. Amazing-Moves’ moves are so amazing – because he turns you on like crazy, because whatever he’s doing feels great, because sometimes you see stars – you aren’t able to retreat into your own head. For years, you had to ďŹ guratively leave the room so you could focus/concentrate on whatever it was you needed to focus/concentrate on in order to come; sometimes you even asked your ex to literally leave the room. You created a powerful association between going to a private, safe, sexy place – pulling away from your partner emotionally, erotically, and sometimes even physically – and climaxing. You aren’t able to pull away from your current partner in the same way. Nor do you want to. And, hey, wanna know why you come when you sext with him? Because sexting is assisted fantasizing. You’re alone when you’re swapping those dirty messages with Mr. Amazing-Moves, NOPE, kind of like you were alone when you were having sex with your ex. It’s going to take some time to carve a new groove, i.e., you’re going to have to create a new association, one that allows you to be fully present (emotionally, erotically, physically) during partner-based sex and able to climax during it. The trick is not to rush it and, again, not to box yourself into negative self-fulďŹ lling prophecies like the one you ended your letter with. So instead of telling yourself you’re never going to come again during partnered sex, tell yourself that your orgasms will come again. It may take some time, sure, but trust that your body and your brain are already hard at work carving that new groove. One practical suggestion: The next time you have sex with Mr. Amazing-Moves – the next 10 times you have sex with him – tell him in advance that you’re going to ask him to stop eating you out long before you hit that wall. Then stimulate yourself, either digitally or with a vibrator, while he holds you. If you need to lean back and close your eyes, lean back and close your eyes – but do not retreat into your own head. Maintain physical contact and ask him to say dirty/ sexy things to you while you get yourself the rest of the way there, so you’re always aware of his presence. A couple of dozen self-administered orgasms with both of you in the room – in the room emotionally, erotically, and physically – will speed that new-groovecarving process along. Q
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TERRIFIC NEW LISTING 120 BAINBRIDGE ST 26&&/ 7*--"(& t TOTALLY REMODELED, OPEN, LIGHT-FILLED 3 BEDROOM (PLUS LARGE DEN), 2.1 BATH, 4200 SQUARE FEET ROW HOME (INCLUDING FINISHED BASEMENT) WITH GARAGE PARKING AND A LARGE DECK WITH AN AMAZING PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE CITY ON A BEAUTIFUL TREELINED STREET LOCATED IN THE MEREDITH CATCHMENT IN QUEEN VILLAGE. FEATURING DUAL ZONED SMART CONTROLLED HVAC, 2 WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES, DISTRESSED RED OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS, CROWN MOLDING, CUSTOM DESIGNED CLOSETS, STORAGE GALORE AND SO MUCH MORE! What They Are Saying: “BUYING AND SELLING A HOUSE IS ONE OF THE MOST STRESSFUL PASSAGES IN LIFE. YOU EXPECT AN AGENT WITH A VAST KNOWLEDGE OF THE MARKET, SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHO YOUR BUYER IS AND HOW TO REACH THEM, ONE WITH A PROVEN RECORD OF SUCCESS. YOU EXPECT WORLD CLASS NEGOTIATING SKILLS. WHAT YOU DON’T EXPECT IS HONESTY, PATIENCE, CREATIVITY, KINDNESS AND THE TENACITY TO STICK WITH YOU EVEN IF IT’S A TOUGH SELL KATHY & PATRICK CONWAY ARE ALL OF THOSE THINGS AND MORE. WE WOULDN’T JAX & JOHN LOWELL CONSIDER SELLING OR BUYING AGAIN WITHOUT THEM.�
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GRADUATE HOSPITAL Bright and sunny 3 BR home features wood floors, a modern and open staircase to the living room with high ceilings, large windows, and a wood burning fireplace. The renovated eat-in kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, and sliding glass doors that open onto the spacious private garden. Enjoy 3 separate outdoor spaces
$750,000
OPEN SATURDAY 1 - 3 & SUNDAY 11 - 1 1135 S. 7th Street This renovated 4 BR home features finished dark hardwood floors and a spacious eat-in kitchen with custom wood cabinets and a thermador oven. The living room bay window allows for plenty of natural light. The home offers 2 outdoor spaces: A backyard patio and a roof deck with views of Penn’s Landing
$449,900
UNDER CONTRACT BREWERYTOWN Enjoy living in this completely renovated 3 BR home. The 1st floor features a spacious living room and dining room that leads into a chef’s kitchen with stateof-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, and quartz counters. This super functional home boasts 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and a nice sized backyard
$189,000
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SOLD GRADUATE HOSPITAL A rare opportunity awaits in this bright and sunny corner duplex with gorgeous bi-level owners’ unit, garage parking, and private deck with city views. This property has been lovely maintained and updated. Designed as a duplex with CMX1 zoning for residential or commercial uses
$859,000 FISHTOWN Newer construction home with 4 BR, 3.5 baths, a finished basement, a roof deck with panoramic skyline views, and 9 years left on the tax abatement. This home offers hardwood floors throughout and an open concept floor plan with a captivating kitchen with sparkling, polished counter tops
$495,000
OPEN SATURDAY 11 - 1 2100 Carpenter Street, Unit A This brand new 3 BR construction home features a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, highend fixtures throughout as well as grade A finishes. Enter into the main level where you will find the comfortable living room and kitchen. This home offers an audio system, an intercom, a Nest thermostat, a metal staircase and a nice backyard patio
$425,000
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1124 YOUNGSFORD ROAD, GLADWYNE 5 BED/ 4.3 BATH | 6,144 SQ FT | $1,595,000
NEW LISTINGS 533 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova 5 BED/4.1 BATH | 5,667 SQ FT $1,375,000 1205 Chermar Ln, Penn Valley 5 BED/4.1 BATH | 3,356 SQ FT $975,000
JUST REDUCED 726 Conshohocken State Rd, Penn Valley 4 BED/3.1 BATH | 4,894 SQ FT $1,029,000 239 Trianon Ln, Villanova 4 BED/3.1 BATH | 3,443 SQ FT $855,000 1116 Tower Ln E, Penn Valley 6 BED/4.1 BATH | 5,151 SQ FT $799,999 200 S Narberth Ave, Narberth MULTI-UNIT | 3,397 SQ FT $749,000 407 Conshohocken State Rd, Gladwyne 4 BED/3.1 BATH | 3,619 SQ FT $699,000 415 S Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley 4 BED/3.1 BATH | 3,186 SQ FT $599,000 19 Snowden Rd, Bala Cynwyd 5 BED/2.1 BATH | 1,940 SQ FT $499,000 1211 Mirabeau Ln, Gladwyne 7 BED/8.3 BATH | 15,317 SQ FT $3,950,000 1320 Monk Rd, Gladwyne 5 BED/8.2 BATH | 9,923 SQ FT $3,850,000 1461 Lanes End, Villanova 5 BED/4.3 BATH | 7,322 SQ FT $2,150,000 1351 Bobarn Dr, Penn Valley 5 BED/4.1 BATH | 6,647 SQ FT $1,279,000 1311 Flat Rock Rd, Penn Valley 5 BED/3.1 BATH | 3,760 SQ FT $1,249,000
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Rittenhouse Square • Rooftop Pool • Fitness Center• Valet Parking • 24 Hr Security 24 Hr Maintenance Studios $200,000 to $300,000 1 Bedrooms $300,000 to $400,000 2 Bedrooms $400,000 to $500,000 3 Bedrooms $500,000 to $600,000 Includes real estate tax • No transfer tax 437 Hidden River Rd, Penn Valley 6 BED/5.2 BATH | 6,324 SQ FT $1,199,000 1007 Black Rock Rd, Gladwyne 6 BED/5.1 BATH | 4,593 SQ FT $1,100,000 241 Indian Creek Rd, Wynnewood 5 BED/5.2 BATH | 6,896 SQ FT $1,098,000 207 Lindy Ln, Bala Cynwyd 3 BED/4.1 BATH | 4,217 SQ FT $730,500 424 Devereux Dr, Villanova LOT $665,000 836 Lindy Ln, Bala Cynwyd 3 BED/4 BATH | 3,500 SQ FT $611,000 19 Daylesford Blvd, Berwyn 3 BED/2.2 BATH | 3,413 SQ FT $599,000 410 Conshohocken State Rd, Bala Cynwyd 3 BED/2.2 BATH | 2,957 SQ FT $589,000 317 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr 4 BED/2.1 BATH | 3,287 SQ FT $545,000 605 San Marino Ave, Bryn Mawr 4 BED/1.1 BATH | 2,052 SQ FT $475,000 xxx West Chester Pike, Havertown LOT $400,000 150 Stoneway Ln, Bala Cynwyd 3 BED/1.1 BATH | 1,320 SQ FT $274,999
210-20 S. 25th Street, Unit 1403, Philadelphia 2 BED/2.1 BATH | 1,227 SQ FT $1,695,000
JUST REDUCED 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit#2911, Philadelphia STUDIO/1 BATH | 522 SQ FT $189,000 737 W Allens Ln, Philadelphia 7 BED/4.3 BATH | 7,332 SQ FT $1,750,000
5860 Woodbine Ave, Philadelphia 6 BED/4.1 BATH | 3,725 SQ FT $695,000 2317 N 50th St, Philadelphia 5 BED/3.2 BATH | 4,059 SQ FT $529,000 1420 Locust St, Unit#16D/B, Philadelphia 1 BED/2.1 BATH | 1,386 SQ FT $449,000 501 Kingsley Court, Unit#LOT 1, Philadelphia 4 BED/2.1 BATH | 2,400 SQ FT $441,300 4523 Baker St, Philadelphia 4 BED/2.1 BATH | 2,240 SQ FT $325,000 2248 N Carlisle St, Philadelphia 5 BED/2 BATH | 1,606 SQ FT $239,000 3900 Ford Rd, Unit#6G, Philadelphia 2 BED/2 BATH | 1,328 SQ FT $194,500
1901 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, PHILDELPHIA Unit#2521/2 | 3 BED/3 BATH | 1,906 SQ FT | $950,000 Unit#1409 | 2 BED/1 BATH | 1,140 SQ FT | $439,000 Unit#1819 | 1 BED/1 BATH | 606 SQ FT | $299,000 Unit#1911 | STUDIO/1 BATH | 522 SQ FT | $199,000 Unit#1412 | STUDIO/1 BATH | 475 SQ FT | $187,000 Unit#2816 | STUDIO/1 BATH | 517 SQ FT | $185,000 Unit#710 | STUDIO/1 BATH | 475 SQ FT | $175,000
CONDO LIVING 191 Presidential Blvd, Unit# 824-25, Bala Cynwyd 2 BED/2 BATH | 2,100 SQ FT $369,000 1600 Hagys Ford Rd, Unit#10F, Penn Valley 2 BED/2 BATH | 1,381 SQ FT $260,000
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Charm-ďŹ lled corner Condo features 12 ft. ceilings, exposed brick & exposed beams. Sunlight streams into the Living rm w/gas ďŹ replace & large deck. Spacious granite kitchen boasts handsome cherry cabinets & cherry oors. 1 Bedrm, 1.5 baths. Laundry & storage. C/A. Picturesque neighborhood with cobblestone street.
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street is this inviting 3-story Townhouse which features an open oor plan, hardwood oors & an updated granite kitchen w/pr. Relaxing brick patio. 2 Bedrms, bath on 2nd r; master suite on 3rd incls luxurious bath & walk-in closet. C/A. Conveniently located near the Schuylkill River Trail & the South Street bridge.
NEWBOLD $625,000
SOCIETY HILL $1,997,000
This elegantly restored Victorian Townhouse on ‘Doctors’ Row’ includes a grand foyer which opens to the living rm w/original ďŹ replace mantle & ďŹ ne craftsmanship throughout. The chef’s kitchen has been beautifully updated & includes top-of-the-line appliances, a cozy breakfast area & access to the back patio & garden. 5 Bedrms + family rm. 2nd r Laundry. C/A.
This double wide 18th century Townhouse boasts one of the city’s largest private gardens & seamlessly blends the best of all worlds: an historically accurate exterior & a 4-story (plus full basement) modernist interior. Living rm w/soaring ceiling & ďŹ replace. Dramatic chef’s kitchen. 4 Bedrms + large studio w/ďŹ replace, 2.5 baths. C/A. Unique architectural details throughout.
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