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16 CULTURE Painting the Naked Bike Ride
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Invisible River 2015 T he Schuylkill River is a central piece of Philadelphia’s geography, a huge curving reality that’s greatly responsible for the way many of our neighborhoods are shaped. Yet most of us have very little relationship with it; it’s just a barrier to cross, a vista to drive past, a word to say. Alie Vidich, artistic & executive director of the Invisible River festival, thinks it’s high time for that to change. That’s why, this Saturday, Invisible River 2015 will bring together art, dance, boating and green sensibilities for a nonstop afternoon and evening of riverside fun.
“We use art and recreation as a vehicle to get more people involved in the life of the river,” Vidich says, “so they could see the possibilities that seem invisible to most of us: swimming on the river, more boating opportunities for all, healthier creeks that lead from our neighborhoods to the river, and the chance to make the Schuylkill a community space.” There will be paddleboard dancers and aerialists spinning above the water, suspended from Strawberry Mansion Bridge. There will be futuristic river art. There will be public
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canoe and kayak rentals. There will be yoga, fishing and circus classes; there will be food trucks; and there will be Sly Fox Beer. There will be bike racks and Phlash shuttles. There should be you, too. —S.H.S.
Sat., Aug. 29. 2pm: Music processional from Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd St., to river site at St. Joseph’s University Boathouse, 2200 Kelly Dr. 5:30pm: Finale performance. Event continues until 8pm. Attendance on shore is free; boat rentals are available online in advance. More info: invisibleriver.org
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P.M. @ Penn Museum: Red Hot Ramblers Step back into the Roaring ’20s with this authentic jazz ensemble as the Ramblers perform the rhythms and melodies that made the age special. 5pm. $10. Penn
Museum, 3260 South St. 215.898.4000. penn.museum
COMEDY
Stand up At the Movies
Grab your popcorn and take your seats for a night of standup comedy, live music and film screenings. The event, hosted by KeithFromUpDaBlock, features comedian Anthony Moore and live performances from Aviance Musiq and Ken Khaoss. 8pm. $25. Pearl Movie Theatre,
1600 N Broad St.
tHuRSDAY, AuguSt 27
Guardians of the Galaxy
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Screening under the Stars: guardians of the galaxy
Last summer’s blockbuster hit—starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana as the interstellar comic-book characters come to life—is screened outdoors on the waterfront. 8:30pm. Free. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront.com
SCREEN
Bergman’s Actresses: Persona
Stroll the Street: Walk, Dine and Eat
7:30pm. $10. PFS Roxy Theater, 2023 Sansom St. filmadelphia.org
Manyunk, 4132 Main St. manayunk.com
What happens when a popular actress suddenly becomes mute? Watch moments of frustration and tenderness in Ivo van Hogh’s U.S. adaption of Persona.
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Out DOORS
Stroll through Main Street and browse through a selection of food trucks, antique vendors and artisan pieces. Participating restaurants will be offering $5 cocktails and appetizers. 5pm. Free.
150+ shows all over Philadelphia, featuring the most provocative national and international innovators in theater, dance, music, and more.
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Festival Late Night The official afterparty, with rare concerts by artists breaking new ground in rock, electronic, hip-hop, soul, and more. Curated by King Britt and Kate Watson-Wallace / anonymous bodies. Spank Rock • Helado Negro Xenia Rubinos • Saul Williams +more!
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Movies in the Park: Casablanca
See the timeless classic heralded as one of the best films of all time. Bring your own blanket and enjoy snacks from Chewy’s, Pitruco Pizza and Weckerly’s Ice Cream. 8:15pm. Free. Clark
Park,4398 Chester Ave. universitycity.org/movies-clark-park PERFORMANCE
Jesus Benavente: The Fool
Benavente brings his fearless talents to Philly to dazzle audiences with his inventive performance style. Witness his brash series of funny videos, sneaky jokes and false bravado for one night only. 6pm. Free. Icebox Project Space,1400 N. American
St. 215.232.3203. cranearts.com EXHIBIT
Hip-Hop In Focus Philly
Learn more about hip-hop’s golden-era artists through music photographer Carolyn Grady’s exhibition. On select days, enjoy spoken word poetry performances. 1pm. Free. Mount Olivet Rec-
reation Center. 642 N. 41st St. rhythmicimages.com DRINK
Friday Night Flights: ABC’s of Wine
Enjoy special wine tasting flights with themes from different importers. Hear from industry experts while snacking on delicious cheeses and hors d’ouerves. 6pm. $35. Panorama
Ristorante, 14 North Front St. panoramaristorante.com STAGE
Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare’s bitingly comedic tale of love comes alive in the Powel House Garden. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to witness the classic play with a poignant, modern twist. Directed by Josh Hitchens. 6:30pm. $15. Through Aug. 30. The Powel House,
244 S. Third St. Photo by Johanna Austin
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Art After 5
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Twilight in the Gardens Bring your own drinks and blankets to enjoy a performance by My Son Bison and make your own fiber art piece with the help of Stefanie Fuoco. Also enjoy an Instagram hunt and a guided tour of the amazing gardens. 7pm. $15. Philly Magic Gardens, 1020 South St. 215.733.0390. phillymagicgardens.org
It’s the long-standing gold standard by which all other artsy nightlife series are judged. Every Friday, world-class musicians take to the museum’s grand staircase. This week, it’s the Brazilian/reggae/Afrobeat ensemble Dendê and Band. 5pm. Free with
museum admission. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philamuseum.org
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Browse more than 125 tables of sports cards, Yu-GiOh, Magic, Pokemon, unopened toys, Legos, games, comic books, beanie babies and much more. Aug. 28-
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Dylan Fest AC
A musical celebration of the birthplace of Bob Dylan and the Band on the 50th anniversary of where it happened, in August 1965, following Dylan’s performance at the Newport Folk Festival in Somers Point.
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North American Sea Glass Festival
The 10th annual festival dedicated to sea glass features more than 50 sea glass artisans and authors, along with expert workshops, educational displays and more. Sat., Aug. 29, 10am. $5. Roland E. Powell
Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Md. seaglassassociation.org
SHOW
Atlantic City Air Show: Thunder Over the Boardwalk
One of the largest attractions each year at the shore, the Atlantic City Air Show is an exciting display of unique aircrafts, pilot skills and fast-and-furious flying. This year’s performers include U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden Knights, Geico Skytypers and other military and civilian acts. Don’t miss aerobatic pilot Andrew Wright as he attempts to set a Guinness World Record for most inverted flat spins in his Carbon Fiber Airshows G202 monoplane. Wed.,
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Burlesque Is Coming
This Game of Thrones burlesque tribute show was given the stamp of approval from George R.R. Martin himself. Hosted by Ego Von Hubris, the event features dancers Lily Liqueur, Zadora Zaftig, Bree MaDonna and Xander Lovecraft, along with comedians Ray Bullock and Moxie LaBouche. 9pm. $12-
$15. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. thetroc.com
MUSIC
Reggae in the Park
The outdoor summer music fest returns with performances from Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Morgan Heritage, Black Am I, 9 Mile Roots, I Yahn I Arkestra and other legendary reggae artists. Catch live DJ sets on the main plaza, arts & crafts, Caribbean food and more. 3pm. $39.50-$89.50.
Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave. manncenter.org OUTDOOR S
40th Street Summer Series
The outdoor family-friendly concert series returns with a special hometown performance by the Sun Ra Arkestra. The festivities continue with the South Pacific Island Dancers, free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Philly pretzels. 6pm. 40th and
Walnut sts. universitycity.org/40th-streetsummer-series
KIDS
Back to School Bazaar
Get ready for the upcoming school year by buying, trading or selling new or gently used school supplies and uniforms. Unsold items can be donated to Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit dedicated to providing children with the essential items needed for school and at home.
Noon. Smith Memorial Playground, 3500 Reservoir Drive. WO R K S H O P
ComedySportz Open House
Ever wondered if you could hack it as a comedian? During this free class, learn the basics of improv with the city’s longest-running comedy show. You’ll play ComedySportz-style games—similar to what you may have seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway?—and learn how to keep the show going. 1pm. CSz Philadelphia, 2030
Sansom St. comedysportzphilly.com
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SUNDaY, aUgUST 30 RUN
Philly 10K
Race through the heart of Philadelphia and finish with a post-race festival on South Street where runners will receive a PBC beer and Federal Donutsinfused shake shack custard. 7:30am. 8th and South sts. thephilly10k.com
COMEDY
Kevin Hart
The proud Philly native, one of the biggest names in Hollywood today, is back with the What Now? tour, his fifth national outing, and he’s left audiences sobbing and exhausted. Not bad, hometown hero. 8pm. Lincoln
Financial Field. 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way. lincolnfinancialfield.com SPORTS
Belmont Plateau Cross Country Classic
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Belmont Plateau in an open race for all levels. Run on this historic Philadelphia course, and see the new trail signage made possible by fundraising efforts from the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. 9am. Montgomery Drive
and Belmont Mansion Drive. myphillypark.org
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As part of Eastern State Penitentiary’s Searchlight Series—an ongoing series about crime, justice and the prison system—Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey talks about running one of the nation’s largest police forces. 6pm. Free. East-
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exit the King Eugene Ionesco’s classic play follows 400-year-old King Berenger as he rules over his decaying kingdom wearing pajamas and partying his days away. Directed by Tina Brock. 7:30pm. $25. Through Sept. 20. Walnut Street Theatre, Independence Studio on
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The Penn Museum’s summer concert series concludes with a performance by Animus, blending ancient and modern music with traditional elements of Greek, rock, Middle Eastern, blues, Indian and jazz. 5pm. $10. Penn Museum, 3260 South St.
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Sarah Lewis calls her Tribe Jewelry designs “fashion talismans for modern tribal culture,” an apt description for the gorgeous assortment of wearable art she’s been producing in Philly, Thailand and India. That global aesthetic is apparent in her stunning gem-filled necklaces, bracelets and rings, which run the gamut from the simple to the elaborate, not to mention her handbags and home-decor artistry aimed at higher consciousness. This ring, though, which features her carved Flower of Life pattern, captures the essence of what gives Lewis’ work resonance: Three polished turquoise stones are set in oxidized bronze—Lewis makes a silver version too, available via the Tribe website—lining vertically to best showcase their natural beauty. Worn alone or aside other rings, it’s a standout, as is the rest of what this passionate young visionary brings to bear. Who it’s for: Lovers of Southwest American culture, rabid ring wearers, free-spirited witchy women, ladies who adore all things bohemian and badass. Where to get it: Mushmina Boutique, 164 E. Lancaster Ave., in Wayne. 610.293.8089. tribe-jewelry.com —SHEENA LESTER
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One step into this Gayborhood staple is akin to a literal trip to bountiful, as it’s absolutely abundant in amazing items to wear, beautify and simply add joy in spades—but there’s something incredibly special about the Blithe and Bonny products among Verde’s body-and-bath inventory. One, they are handmade, using high quality ingredients from U.S.-based suppliers and recyclable packaging. Two, their very-cool labels are printed on actual pages from real books that’d otherwise be clogging landfills, so no two are identical. And three, they’re just dope in general. The grapefruit hand and body lotion, in particular, is a must-have; it’s full of natural aloe, cucumber, calendula and chamomile extracts and completely free of potentially harmful parabens or sulfites. More importantly: Its verbena-enhanced scent is powerful, enthralling and long-lasting. Grab the matching soy candle to enjoy, too. Who it’s for: Luxuriant bath obsessives, folks with dry skin, candle collectors, supporters of ethical indie businesses of every stripe. Where to get it: Verde, 108 S. 13th St. verdephiladelphia.com —S.L. THR iFT
Chicken tchotchkes at A Part of Me
Vintage stores win, period, ‘cause, hey, what’s not to love? Nothing beats discovering hidden gems amid their racks of ultra-affordable, often one-of-a-kind wardrobe additions for both sexes and shelves of rare, quirky collectibles and objet d’art. A Part of Me, the consignment/thrift shop in the heart of West Philly’s Powelton Village neighborhood, has been the go-to spot for shopaholics with both shrewd eyes and limited budgets since it opened its doors—and lord knows it never comes up short. Take this curated collection of fowl-festooned pieces we ran past recently outside its doors: Cute, inexpensive decorative conversation pieces that, even if you weren’t necessarily into chickens that seriously, would make you at least stop to see what else they’ve got that may be worth a glance or two. And once you’ve perused their mix of the used and the new, you’ll make A Part of Me part of your regular browse-and-buy destinations. Who it’s for: Proud cheapskates, flea market fanciers, fashionistas inspired by the thrill of the hunt. Where to get it: A Part of Me, 3834 Lancaster Ave. apartofme.net —S.L. 12 | Philly Weekly | August 26 - September 2, 2015 | phillyweekly.com
FEATURE
Above: Every city’s got museums, but only Philly has the Mütter Museum. (Photo by George Wildman)
The Philly college bucket list Ten things every student should try before graduating. by TIMAREE SCHMIT @timaree_leigh
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ongrats, college students—you’ve just moved to Philadelphia, prompting hometown folks to offer helpful advice like: “Be careful!” Our city is an odd little gem: small enough to navigate easily but big enough that you can avoid that person you drunkenly made out with your first night here. When I moved here for grad school ten years ago, I figured it was temporary. But I fell deeply, madly in love with Philadelphia’s weirdness, gritty edge and the quality of housing available for less than a grand a month. Sure, it’s mean and scary at times—it’s a city. But by venturing out into the corners and trying all the cool things being offered, I found a place full of magic, excitement and community. I found a home. Your stay here may be brief—perhaps just long enough to get a degree that will land you an exciting career in retail—or maybe you’ll fall in love with the place and stay so long you catch yourself using the word “jawn.” Either way, make use of its treasures while you’ve got the chance. Here are 10 things you absolutely have to try before you graduate.
ed Citywide Special (only Google that if you’re 21), South Street dive Bob & Barbara’s is home to some of the most weird and entertaining shows in the city. Finding a more diverse audience would be impossible, as punks, queers and suits stand side by side to bask in the warming glow of some late night drag. (bobandbarbaras.
com) tumor. Both your amazement and your vague unease at the medical world’s miracles will mount as you check out the Wet Specimens collection (which, to be fair, is not quite as sexy as the name implies). Similarly quirky, check out the Wagner Free Institute, a collection of Victorianera science exhibits. (muttermuseum.org)
Eastern State is now a brilliantly creepy must-see tourist destination. Nationally renowned for its Halloween-season “Terror Behind the Walls,” the old jail makes for a great day trip year-round. Go for the ghosts, the amazing dilapidated architecture, or the audio tour narrated by Steve Buscemi. (easternstate.org)
Visit the top of City Hall. I lived here
Follow the abolitionist trail. Centuries af-
for years before I found out I could take a ludicrously tiny elevator 500 feet up to William Penn’s shoes. It’s one of the coolest views imaginable, at the top of the nation’s largest and tallest City Hall. For only $6, it’s a pretty cheap thrill too. (phila.gov)
ter our nation’s founding, civil rights and racial justice are still major issues, and Philly is where the fight got underway: The first society to end American slavery was started here. Spend a weekend with the Quest for Freedom, checking out the history of the abolitionists who already understood way back in the 17th century that black lives matter. (visitphilly.com)
Do the Naked Bike Ride. If you want to tap into your exhibitionist/athletic/activist side, this is the perfect week for it. Promote sustainable transportation and positive body image by cycling around town with a bunch of other naked people this Saturday. (Read more on page 16.) You don’t have to be nude—it’s an “as bare as you dare” type of event with a clear code of conduct—but it’ll definitely get that whole “I wonder what he looks like naked” thing with your crush out of the way.
See the Mütter Museum. Sure, we’ve
(phillynakedbikeride.org)
got museums that showcase fine art and groundbreaking science, but only one that features a nine-foot-long human colon and Grover Cleveland’s malignant
Go to Eastern State Penitentiary. An experiment in holistic punishment that housed infamous criminals in its heyday,
Try a Toynbee Tile scavenger hunt. Immortalized in the documentary Resurrect Dead, these iconic, mysterious street tiles are embedded on roads throughout North and South America, but are most heavily concentrated in Philly. The cryptic plaques refer to “Toynbee Idea,” “In Movie 2001” and the “Planet Jupiter” and are randomly placed throughout the city. Join up with some friends to see how many you can find and photograph. Catch a drag show at Bob & Barbara’s. Known for its invention of the oft-imitat-
Experience “Nightscape” at Longwood Gardens. Now, I would never advocate doing recreational drugs, because that’s illegal and the law should obviously be the arbiter of what you do with your own body, but I would point out that the nighttime light-and-sound show running through October at Longwood Gardens is, like, totally awesome. The meticulously tended greenery is beautiful in sunlight, too, and makes for a romantic quickie day trip. (longwoodgardens.org)
Watch the Mummers Parade. New Year’s Day is a way off, but at some point while you live here, pry yourself out of bed early enough on Jan. 1 to see some of the city’s loudest straight people prance around in “fancy brigades.” It’s the city’s big, silly, family-friendly costume party.
(mummersmuseum.com)
Volunteer. Not only will it be excellent resume fodder, volunteering is a great way to befriend your community and use your skills. Play in the dirt at Bartram’s Gardens; tell stories with older folks at “Best Day of My Life So Far” or help out at the Philadelphia Film Festival. Aside from the good accomplishments, you never know who you’ll meet: maybe your next boss, new friends or a total hottie who shares your passions. n
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FEATURE
Above: It’s all about the food trucks, yo. (Photo by J.R. Blackwell)
Cheap eats!
Where are Philly campus folk dining well on a student’s budget? by bRIAN FREEDMAN @WineUpdate
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nce upon a time, my college diet consisted of the usual sorts of off-campus goodies: pizza and stromboli, bad General Tso’s chicken and oil-glistening fried rice, massive heartburn-inducing burritos about as authentically Mexican as neon green guacamole-in-a-bag. That was off in State College; meanwhile, friends who attended college closer to home, at Drexel and Penn and Temple, told tales of eating food slightly more adventurous and interesting—a natural consequence, I suppose, of going to school in a major city. These days, it’s even more so: The Philly food scene offers college students around the area even more options than ever before—and plenty of them are priced for eating on a tight budget. In the city, there are, of course, plenty of great choices. The SpOt Burger cart, right near Drexel’s School of Hospitality and Sport Management, is always a worthy lunch—they’re opening a brick and mortar shop soon on West Girard—and the food trucks all around that area are impressive. Head to 33rd and Arch and wander through the various trucks and carts perched about.
Where to eat toward the University of Pennsylvania? My most carnivorous friend, Penn guy and frequent restaurant-review companion Martin Ihrig, raves about Greek Lady Restaurant (222 S. 40th Street): “[The] value for money is great,” he explained. “For example, you get a huge garden salad with gyro meat on top for under $10—’huge’ as in I eat it for lunch, but normal people can easily get two meals out of it.” He also digs Beijing at 37th and Spruce, which, he explains, is “super popular with university staff” and home to a meal that can be enjoyed for just about $11. Jessica Fry, a grad student at Penn going for her M.S. Ed. in higher education administration, suggests: “When I do eat out, it is usually at one of the nearby food trucks. I really appreciate all of the vegetarian options they have. MexiCali [at 38th and Walnut] is really good: Their ingredients always seem really fresh, and I can eat there for $4-$5. They grill their burritos, which are made to order, and offer burrito bowls as an alternative. The falafel at Halal [across the street from MexiCali] is also very good, again for about $5. The falafel is really soft, not overly fried, and
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very flavorful. I get the rice plate, which has curried veggies, rice and falafel.” Emory McLeod, a program assistant at Drexel’s Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, says it’s all about the food trucks. “There are so many great places popping up around Drexel. My go-to places are KAMI and Cucina Zapata: both awesome, both under $10,” she says. “KAMI typically shows up on 33rd and Arch. They are primarily a Korean food truck with an American spin. I highly recommend the bibimbap with beef or the Korean cheesesteak made with cream cheese—to die for! Cucina Zapata is parked permanently on 31st and Ludlow. I’m obsessed with their Cap’n Crunch Tilapia burrito and their chicken satay taco. Pair one of those with their Thai iced tea, and you have a perfect meal. And the owner is one of our alums!” McLeod also loves Pitruco, which hits Drexel’s neighborhood on Thursdays, for its on-board wood-burning pizza oven. Another favorite is Schmear It: “They’re on Market between 33rd and 34th every Thursday. All of their specialties are made with fresh ingredients, which I love. Their veggie cream cheese actually has real vegetables mixed in—imagine that!”
Alex De Los Reyes, a junior in Drexel’s culinary arts program, is a fan of the school’s Academic Bistro on the sixth floor of the Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Center. (Disclosure: I have hosted wine events there.) “It’s the best deal in Philly,” he says. “The Bistro offers a 3-course meal for only $12, every Thursday starting in the fall. Prepared and served by students, there is always something great on the menu.” Then there are the restaurants from chefs who made their names with pricier places, but whose spots in and around University City can, if you order right, offer tremendous bang for the proverbial buck. CoZara (3200 Chestnut Street), from Chef Zama Tanaka of Zama fame, offers an excellent selection of lunchtime bento boxes that, while not bargainbasement, boast very good value considering the quality of food you’re getting. The pork katsu, for example, is $13 and includes panko-crusted pork loin with Japanese mustard mayonnaise and a hoisin katsu sauce, as well as miso soup, salad, edamame, house-made pickles and rice. The Fat Ham (3131 Walnut Street), in addition to their menu of spectacular Spraga-fied Southern gems, has a killer “Winged Out Pop Up” event coming up next week, Sept. 3–5, with $7-perhalf-dozen wings, including grilled with chicharron spice, confit with pepper glaze and hot wings. Really, that’s what makes collegiate dining so exciting right now: Just because you don’t want to spend a fortune doesn’t mean you can’t eat very, very well. n
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the art come alive,” he says. Deifer has wowed audiences nationwide over the past five years with his elaborate body-paint designs at New York City’s Body Painting Day, Glow Garden events, Philly’s Night Market, private VIP events, underground raves and much more. This will be Bodypaint.Me’s fourth year at the Philly Naked Bike Ride. In lieu of his usual, more intricate style, Deifer will splatter paint in a Jackson Pollack style on a few people at once. Riders may also do DIY body painting on themselves and their friends to express their own unique styles and messages. The decoration, Deifer says, helps people of all shapes, sizes and ages find a sense of pride in their bodies; for some, it helps them to feel less naked. “It would be naive to say that everyone shows up uninhibited and just strips down,” he says. “It takes time for people to get comfortable in the crowd, and that’s completely normal. The paint helps make it fun… Once you’re undressed and ready in a giant group of naked painted people, it’s a rush, and there’s power in numbers. It’s one of the major reasons we want to increase the number of riders every year. The more riders, the more fun it is for the participants. “It also calls attention to the message,” he adds. “Philly is one of the top cycling cities in the country—we want to be the top Naked Bike Ride city, too! Together we can create change in the world, one body-painted bike rider at a time!” n
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If Old City is off your brunch radar, that means your ‘dar needs some retooling. The Olde Bar, typically packed with scenehungry mixology experts and oyster-lovers at night, has some great takes on the cutesy Sunday brunch-lunch hybrid everyone loves to love. Their Crab Benedict has gotta be one of the best I’ve had in many moons: jumbo lump crab over country ham, lobster butter, a perfect poach, all of it covered in Bearnaise sauce. Also delish: the Philly Special, a perfectly-smoked chicken salad mound topped off with frisee and fried oysters. Of course, there’s their famously-legit raw bar for chef’s selection towers, NE chowda and turtle soup, plus fried shrimp and clams. Too fishy? Build a meal of sides with bacon, home-made breakfast sausage or home fries. Who it’s for: Brunch-heads looking to beat the crowds, oyster- and seafood-loving morning folk, sophisticates looking for a bite before a Ritz flick. Where to get it: The Olde Bar, 125 Walnut St. theoldebar.com —BILL CHENEVERT APPETIZER
Vuelve La Vida at Distrito
You know how some Mexican eateries go out of out their way to be all fancy, so much so that they lose their regular-guy appeal? Thank heavens Distrito isn’t that place, even though their recent renovation has certainly tightened up their already formidable hospitality game. Downstairs is now a decidedly more approachable taqueria, with plates meant for sharing, unless you show up extra hungry. No shame if you are—just be sure to start with the Vuelve La Vida, a spicy-sweet seafood ceviche filled with chunks of plump shrimp and calamari, that’ll marry well with the teeming Nachos Ignatio, a gargantuan platter of nachos covered in black beans, tomatos, jalapeno, arbol chiles, queso mixto and finely chopped radish. Sure, the guac-bottomed ceviche comes with some plantain rounds, but so few that the tortilla chips underneath the nachos’ pile of toppings will find a welcome home. Enjoy it all with a cucumber margarita or the El Dorado, a savory cocktail blessed with ice-cold Modelo Especial cerveza. Who it’s for: Date-planning co-eds attending Penn and Drexel, Mexican-food freaks, fans of colorful atmospheres and casual eating. Where to get it: Distrito, 3945 Chestnut St. distritorestaurant.com —SHEENA LESTER SALAD
Batzarosalata at Opa
Modern Greek cuisine: That’s clearly what Chef Bobby Saritsoglou’s cooking up at Opa, where his June-introduced menu has been boosted by his skill, flair and passion. In ways both large and small, the restaurant’s revamped bill of small-plates fare sends traditional Greek dishes through a gastronomic time machine, resulting in food that’s as innovative as it is celebratory of old-world conventions. Take their dolmades, for instance: No lemony rice wrapped in oily, pungent grape leaves—Saritsoglou stuffs his with succulent ground beef seasoned with parsley, mint, cinnamon, fenugreek and other spices, then wraps them in grape leaves that are then grilled, importing a smokiness and charring that sets them far apart from the mostly-canned variety. Eat them aside a real showstopper: their batzarosalata, a mouth-watering pile of salt roasted beet cubes sitting atop a creamy, deep-purple puree of beets and feta cheese that’s both a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Underneath a spoonful of goat cheese and a microgreen sprinkling, the beets lose their earthy funk, becoming a bright, lively punch in the palate. Who it’s for: Vegetarians and veggie enthusiasts, pregnant women, Dwight Kurt Schrute III. Where to get it: Opa, 1311 Sansom St. opaphiladelphia.com —S.L.
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Samuel Adams Octoberfest. Some beers are more than beers, they’re traditions: annual events that mark the passage of time and signal the start of a new season. One of those beers is Samuel Adams Octoberfest, a mainstay of the American craft beer scene that’s partially responsible for popularizing the Marzen style of lager here in the States. This amber beer’s caramel and toast malts are balanced by leafy herbal hops. The soft body leads to a lasting sweet finish. But most important of all, it drinks easy, which is just what you want from a beer intended for autumn celebrations. Sam’s Octoberfest is the signal that summer is on its way out; celebrate the change by grabbing this on draft at Boat House.
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Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. Generally speaking, if you want a stellar Oktoberfest beer, you should look for those made by German brewers. No one does it better – which shouldn’t be surprising, what with them having invented the style and all. But this year, Sierra Nevada is proving that the Americans can do it, too, and do it well with their new Oktoberfest. It helps that this was brewed in collaboration with Augsburg’s Brauhaus Riegele, of course. This one leans away from the darker, toffee-laden end of the Marzen spectrum, instead pouring a gorgeous golden color and boasting lightly grassy grains, a gloriously soft texture, and bright, assertive herbal hops. Try some at Capone’s, 320 Market Cafe or The Pour House.
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Weihenstephaner is touted as the world’s oldest brewery, having gotten their start nearly one thousand years ago. Yes, you read that correctly: They started brewing in 1040 and have been doing it ever since. Their Festbier is a hoppy lager brewed especially for the autumn season. The aroma suggests the season, too, with hints of grassy fields, hearty breads, and the outdoors. The taste is grainy, with touches of banana and yeast, and the carbonation is smooth as butter. It’s brighter and livelier than many Oktoberfest beers, making it a good one for the final days of summer before the weather cools. Like so many German beers, this is ideal for pairing with food. Match it up with some hearty meats or fresh breads and you’ll be in pub heaven. Enjoy this at 320 Market Cafe in Swarthmore.
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weißenoher monk’s Fest. Oktoberfest has been a Bavarian tradition since 1810, a September folk festival that celebrates music, food, and of course, beer. No better time to drink something traditional, right? Imported from Germany, this traditional Oktoberfest beer goes by several names, but you’ll find it in the Philly area as Monk’s Fest. It’s an amber-colored beer with the kind of nutty, caramel-dipped sweetness and faint herbal bitterness you expect from an Oktoberfest. We’ve said it before with beers like this and it’s worth saying again: This is made to be paired with food. It’s currently on draft at Bru Craft & Wurst, so you’ll have no trouble doing exactly that, as they specialize in authentic German Bavarian dishes that are going to pair beautifully. Great lakes Eliot Ness. When it comes to Oktoberfest beers
brewed in the U.S., few are better than Eliot Ness, a mainstay of the craft beer scene brewed by Great Lakes. This copper-colored beer is all toast and nuts and sticky caramel, with grassy hops providing perfectly balanced bitterness. The mouthfeel is light and each sip goes down with remarkable ease, ending with a last kiss of bitterness to clear your palate. In other words, it’s a classic Oktoberfest brew through and through, the kind of beer you’ll want to get by the pitcher as the last days of summer wind down. Swing over to Bru Craft & Wurst or Bourbon & Branch to enjoy this American classic on draft— which, we should add, is the best way to enjoy Oktoberfest beers. That, and with a table full of friends. | ERIC SAN JuAN
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La Luz + Scully + The pretty Greens Aug. 26 at
Underground Arts. Girls rock in general, yes, but these rocking all-girl bands take it to the next level—especially our own Greens gals. undergroundarts.org
Jake Shimabukuro Aug. 27 at Keswick Theatre.
Think the ukelele’s only for ironic hipster bands if you like, but this renowned virtuoso’s ingenuity and genius’ll kick that notion to the curb. keswicktheatre.com
Stephcynie + Dynamo + orion Freeman + Mindless Flesh Aug. 27 at The Fire. A melange of
spirit-saturated soul, funk-jazz, folk and rock fill a diverse bill guaranteed to result in new fans for all these dope acts. thefirephilly.com
Grandchildren + Spaceship Aloha + white bike
Aug. 28 at Johnny Brenda’s. We’ll try really hard not to be offended that Grandchildren’s celebrating their release of their Zuni LP in NYC before Philly. johnnybrendas.com
King Raam + Smoke Season + bigger Than bears Aug. 28 at North Star Bar. The also-solo
singer for Iranian punkers Hypernova has the moniker of a rapper and poetic lyrics that haunt. Go watch his video for “The Vulture.” northstarbar.com
Screaming Females + vacation + Radiator Hospital + pinkwash Aug. 29 at Union Transfer.
Now, this is how you spend a proper Saturday night. They already had us with the Females, but all this other excellence just ups the ante. utphilly.com
The vaccines + The Lawsuits Aug. 29 at Theatre
of Living Arts. The former’s spring-released English Graffiti is too damn short. And it’s no secret how fly the ‘Suits are, so go and enjoy. tlaphilly.com
Lenny Kravitz Aug. 30 at The Mann Center. For goodness sake, uncross your fingers and blow out those prayer candles already: The man’s pants are not going to split again, okay? manncenter.org Ed Schrader’s Music beat + Colma + Line Leader Aug. 31 at PhilaMOCA. Baltimore’s best
export since The Wire, plus the John MurphyAbigail Fox musical union and three cool Philly kids on the come-up. philamoca.org
Have Gun will Travel + Garrett Klahn
Sept. 1 at Ortlieb’s. NPR loves these alt-folkrock renegades, as do their fellow Floridians. The ultra-emo former singer-guitarist for Texas Is the Reason opens. ortliebsphilly.com
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ear Budweiser Made In America Festival, I’m gonna give you one more go. Please don’t make me regret it. Back in 2012, Philly Weekly did its best to sniff out the Jay Z-curated weekend-long festival on the Parkway, partly because something didn’t smell right. Mostly money matters: Did he see Philly as a cash cow waiting to be milked with the right corporate partnerships grasping the teats? Or was there something truly earnest in a festival that defied genre uniformity and brought together Philly’s music fans in a way that creatively utilized a public space? Well, we went that first summer and were predominantly impressed. Set times went off like clockwork, the space felt big enough for the crowd, and, despite the feeling of being trapped all day (no reentry), exorbitantly-priced vendors seemed like an inevitability worth suffering. Jay, of course, dazzled, closing out the first night with the help of Kanye West, their Watch the Throne album still fresh in our collective pop consciousness. On the second day, a light morning rain cooled the grounds off for a few hours, and Santigold and Jill Scott brought their feminine mystique to save the day. Your second year had more attendees, and that youthful crowdedness got ratcheted up a notch. They could try to plant themselves for, say, Janelle Monae or Gary Clark Jr., and within the first song or two, they’d be boxed out of some sightlines. I’d never felt older or more disenchanted with the moneymaking machinery that packs in teens and college kids to stampede around and over others who paid just as much money for tickets as their parents did. Oh, and during Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Same Love” performance, some redneck shouted a “Queer!” slur into the abyss. Good times. So, I swore M.I.A. off in Year Three. There was no way I could subject myself to what felt like an hourly royal rumble. Plus, to be honest, one of the things that always bothered me was the lack of local headliners, short of Santi. This year, though, I’ll be back. ‘Cause while we’re
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easily pumped about Beyonce’s return, The Weeknd, Death Cab for Cutie and Banks, it’s the Illadelphians on the bill that make all the difference in 2015’s outing: Meek Mill, Creepoid, Hop Along, Waxahatchee, Strand of Oaks, Marian Hill and Ground Up to name a few. There are some auxiliary higher-ups we can’t wait for, either, like Metric, Fabolous and Future, Action Bronson, Vic Mensa, Earl Sweatshirt and De La Soul among them. So, thank you. And see you out there. One more thing: Post huge signs of the following on fences, if it’s not too late: Share shade. Drink water. Don’t take molly. And most of all: Please, for all that’s holy, use garbage cans. n
Sat., Sept. 5-Sun., Sept. 6. $150 for both days. Benjamin Franklin Parkway. madeinamericafest.com
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think that there’s a growing concern with always having more and better that might characterize many cities I know and love.
The society in Updraft has long associated safety with upward movement, because what’s below is dangerous. But the higher they go, the more infrastructure they need to support the city, and the harder it gets to house and feed everyone. Hmmm—yes, I can see where you might have drawn some comparisons!
Your heroine, Kirit, juggles lots of personal relationships along her quest to find her role in this world, but there’s no cliched young-adult romance in Updraft. Is there any literary distinction to be found, do you think, between the te e n - p r o t a g o n i s t adventures on Barnes & Noble’s fantasy & science fiction bookshelf and those that live on the YA shelf? Part of the difference is often in the depth and layering of emotions, cross-generational relationships, politics, environment—and even sometimes in the worldbuilding. The line can be pretty blurred by the best of both categories: The main character of Robin Hobb’s Fitz and the Fool series is a child for a fair bit of the time, but the books are shelved in fantasy & science fiction. Similarly, Hunger Games appeals to adult readers as well, though it’s shelved for young-adult readers. That said, I love the young-adult genre and feel it’s so varied and rich that categorizing it is nearly as impossible as categorizing adult fantasy and science fiction. So much YA today is pushing back against clichéd relationship stereotypes; there’s so much diversity there now, less “Which boy shall I choose?” plotting. I’m all for readers picking books they like, not just age-based categories. For Kirit, her focus is on family and friends, future and fear. She becomes irrevocably intertwined in the future of her city and must make adult choices about her own future within it—and face real consequences for those choices.
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lease do a public-service announcement about the Ashley Madison hack, and request that NO ONE look up information on ANYONE other than their own spouse. I’m a former AM user. I’ve been married to my wife for 20 years. We met when we were both 20 years old. Seven years ago, I made a selfish decision to have an affair, and five years ago, my wife found out. She hated me for a while, but we worked things out. I have been faithful since then, and our marriage is better than ever. Since my wife already knows everything, I have no worries about her finding out. But what about every other person I know? It is mortifying to think about my colleagues or my wife’s family poring through my profile information. I’m going to assume the best—most people have the common decency not to snoop into their neighbors’ bedroom habits—but it would be great if you could ask people to respect other people’s privacy. —Really Enraged Guy Requesting Everyone’s Tactful Silence I’m happy to back you up, but I don’t share your faith in humanity. Most people are only too delighted to snoop into their neighbors’ bedroom habits—particularly when doing so induces feelings of moral superiority. And I like to think the kind of puritanical busybodies who would go looking for names in the Ashley Madison dump are unlikely to be readers of mine, so they wouldn’t see my Ashley Madison PSA anyway. But I have to disagree with your suggestion that people should look for their spouses’ names in the AM data. If someone in a shitty, high-conflict marriage needs an excuse to get out—because no-fault divorce isn’t good enough for them—okay, sure, that person might wanna search for their spouse’s name. But people who are in loving, functional, low-conflict, happy-ish marriages might want to think twice. Finding out that your spouse cheated—or fantasized about cheating—is impossible to unknow, and it’s something many people can’t get over. Caveat coniunx. I’m one of those morons who had an Ashley Madison account. But for me, and probably for many others, AM has been a strong antidote to the urge to cheat. Spending some time on AM taught me the following: (1) I’m nothing special—there are millions of other men looking for the same thing, and most of them are younger and better-looking. (2) The women on AM are nothing special—the few who even bother chatting with you are often looking for money, and your wife starts looking damn good by comparison. (3) The whole thing is basically a scam to separate horny middle-aged guys from our wallets. And it doesn’t even have the relatively honest sleaze of a strip club. —Ashley Madison Mark
There’s no way to tell the difference between an Ashley Madison member who came to his (or her) senses before cheating, like AMM here, and a member who f—ed a dozen other people—or, for that matter, a member who had a good reason for being on the site… I’m an Ashley Madison user in an open relationship with a bi woman. I can assure you that a large number of AM users are also in open relationships. The hackers made no effort to distinguish between adulterers and people in consensual, honest relationships. They are smearing thousands of people as adulterers who are more honest in their relationships than the average person. —Healthy Openness Not Egregious Sexual Trysts The hackers also made no effort to protect Ashley Madison members living in countries where adultery is punishable by death. Along with all the cheaters, wannabe cheaters and people in honest open relationships, HONEST, the hackers exposed hundreds of people living in Saudi Arabia— some of them gay. Do the people out there saying AM members are getting what they deserve realize that some are going to get their heads cut off? I am a data-security attorney. One important point that seems to be missed by those celebrating the Ashley Madison hack is that while cheating is not illegal, unauthorized hacking is. Hacking into someone’s system and accessing data without authorization is considered so morally reprehensible that we have state and federal laws against it. Also, there are state and federal laws that apply to sites like Ashley Madison around properly securing their data and not making promises about security or handling of data (such as whether data is deleted). It will be interesting to see what actions, if any, may be taken against the site. I predict this is just the start of attacks against sex-oriented sites. —Who Is Next?
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Almost everyone has posted stuff online anonymously, has privately shared pictures and fantasies, and has a browser history that could screw up their lives. The people celebrating the Ashley Madison hack might have more sympathy for the victims—the fantasizers and the cheaters—if they contemplated their own vulnerability. We are all one malicious hack, one lost cell phone, or one vindictive ex away from the kind of exposure and humiliation and, in some cases, the kind of ruin that the AM members are facing today. n
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714-22 Bainbridge St -13 Condos with Garage Parking - 2/2- Gardens & Decks. FROM $379,900
Great Rental 3rd & Bainbridge - Live & work from home in this fabulous space. 2 bedrooms +den,1.5 Baths, hardwood floors, Deck + Gallery space on 1st Fl. $3000 427 Queen St- Beautiful 3 story, 2 bedroom, 1 bath trinity, H/W, EIK & garden. $1400 225 Catharine St - Beautiful 3 BR + Den, 4 BA, H/W, Granite ktchn, grdn & 2 car parking. $3500 776 S. 2nd St - Very nice 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Bi level apartment w/ CA + Lg Deck. $1350 810 S. 3rd St –Beautiful large 3 BR + Den home with hardwood floors t/o, yard + parking. $2500 1119 E. Palmer St –N/C 3 BR + Media Rm, 3 BA, H/W t/o, Fp, Lg Garden + 3 car parking. $2500 400 Spring Garden-N.C Commercial Space Available-800 to 1600 Sq Ft. Call for Details
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118 Catharine St Award Wining,3500 sq. ft, grdn & grg. $1,300,000
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LOMBARD & 12th – Two Bedroom with lots of natural light, H/W Floors, Central Air, Private Patio off Bedroom, Laundry on Premise, Storage Unit Provided, AVAIL. SEPTEMBER! $1,765
246 Catharine St Beautiful Home. 3/2.5 2 Fp’s + lg garden $650,000
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RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
$1,795,000
On one of the finest locks in all of Center City, discover this once in a lifetime opportunity to own a grand 5BD/3.5BA historic home. The exquisite elegance and handsome details of this property are amazing with soaring ceilings, light hardwood floors with oak trim, crown moldings and wainscoting, original grand staircase and several ornate marble fireplace mantels. Come to our Open House on Sunday 8/30 !
ART MUSEUM AREA
$575,000
This stunning condo has 2BD/2BA and a den. It floats in the sky with million dollar views of the Barnes Museum, Parkway and Center City skyline. You’ll enjoy luxury living with over 100 feet of coveted west- and south-facing windows that provide fantastic light. CityView has a 24hr doorman and condo fees include: elevator, water, sewer, maintenance, hallway lighting and cleaning, trash, 24hr gym and pool.
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Stately and immaculate 3-4 bed, 4.5 bath newly renovated Society Hill home located on one of the finest tree lined blocks in Philadelphia. This elegant home features gorgeous detailed moldings, grand ceilings, tremendous light and plenty of living space for all your needs. Grand circular staircase leads up to the 2nd level! Do not miss your chance to own a piece of history! Come to our Open House on Sunday 8/30 !
Pristine and immaculate 6BD/5.5BA Society Hill masterpiece built in 1837 and designed by Thomas U. Walter, founding member of the American Institute of Architects, now completely restored from top to bottom in all its historic glory. Features range from beautiful wood floorings to a unique, custom wood and steel circular stairway, 6 zoned HVAC, tremendous light from all three exposures, an elevator and all-new kitchen, bathrooms and mechanicals.
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$524,900
This extra wide home has it all, over 2400 square feet not including the finished basement, approximately 4 years left on a 10 year tax abatement, 4 huge bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 designer bathrooms, closets galore, a sumptuous kitchen, deck, spacious paved rear patio, 2 zone HVAC and more. There is also an outside entrance to an expansive rear yard, all tastefully complete with stamped concrete. Make this home yours today!
$375,000
Impeccably maintained 2BD/1.5BA home on a beautiful, low traffic, tree-lined block in a prime location! Foyer entrance with hardwood flooring leads into the living room with beautiful hardwood floor, wood fireplace with mantle and sliding doors out to a charming yard with planters. The beautifully redone eat-in kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. See this wonderful Bella Vista Home today!
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113-121 BAINBRIDGE ST QUEEN VILLAGE
Grand spacious home on several parcels of land, beautiful detail throughout, gated garden with private terraces, 3-4 car garage. Ideal for entertaining $2,400,000 Call Izzy Sigman
604-36 S WASHINGTON SQ #2603 HOPKINSON HOUSE OPEN SUNDAY 8/30, 12-1:30 PM The finishes, the views…stunning! Corner 2br, 1.5b, completely renovated, balcony, parking available, new price
$629,000 Call Michele Golembeski
739 BAINBRIDGE ST BELLA VISTA STRADA
Fabulous new construction, 4br, 4b, +/-3500sf, gourmet kitchen, Smart House Technology, patio, roof deck, Garage, tax abatement $1,349,900 Call Jody Volpe
700 RODMAN ST WASHINGTON SQ WEST OPEN SUNDAY 8/30, 12-1:30 PM Bright corner 4br, 2b, upgraded kitchen & baths, f/p, patio, parking
310 S 2ND ST SOCIETY HILL OPEN SUNDAY 8/30, 3-4 PM
18th century home with dramatic contemporary interior & palatial garden, +/- 4,062 sf, 4br, 2.5b, roof deck with view $1,250,000 Call Karen Joslin or Jan Stephano
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Beautiful 3br, 1.5b, h/w flrs, c/a, finished basement $235,000 Call Donna Russella
$449,900 Call Jeff Mayer
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Beautifully redesigned c1817 home with 3br, 3b, patio/garden, roof deck with skyline view, new price! $819,900 Call Karen Joslin
1433-39 FEDERAL ST & 1153-61 S 15TH ST DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! 9 property parcel, zoned CMX2, +/16,000sf, 2 street access $2,600,000 Call Michele Golembeski
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NEW PRICE ART MUSEUM AREA ONE BEDROOM CONDO IN AN ART DECO BUILDING $209,800
BELLA VISTA NEW CONSTRUCTION LUXURY TOWNHOUSE WITH ROOF DECK AND 1 CAR GARAGE 3 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $585,000
NEW LISTING FRANCISVILLE TWO STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION CONDOS WITH 10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS FROM $349,000
SOUTH STREET COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY RETAIL SPACE AND TWO 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS $899,000
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