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FROM THE EDITOR

Are we missing the point?

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think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve read just about every piece of news out there involving Meek Mill, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I think I see both sides here.

Let me preface that his current situation puts zero doubt in my mind that Mill has become a symbol of just how unfair the American justice system is and its stance on the differences that still divide our nation. When it comes to race, minority men regardless of status, wealth and power donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the same breaks as their white counterparts.

On Monday, Common Pleas Court Judge Genece E. Brinkley denied an appeal for bail calling Mill a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dangerâ&#x20AC;? to the community and labeling him a ďŹ&#x201A;ight risk, sending him straight back to state prison to continue to serve his two-to-four year prison sentence. It was a shocking, but perhaps not surprising decision from the judge, one who has seen the Philadelphia rapper appear in her court room countless times over a 10-year-period.

Do I think Brinkley has been too hard on Mill and shouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given him a pass? Sure.

Yeah, I honestly do. I think sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s setting an example, one her track record shows sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done a lot. She has no problem sending people to jail for probation violations, take a look at her timeline. But I think she also sees Mill as a guy sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s given breaks to over a 10-year stretch and this time was the last time.

To label him a danger to the community however may have shown just how biased Brinkley has become in her dealings with Mill. He may hang with â&#x20AC;&#x153;killas,â&#x20AC;? but Mill didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill anyone. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a weed smoking, wheelie-popping rhyme sayer that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to get out of his own way as stupid decision after stupid decision seems to be his M.O. But a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dangerâ&#x20AC;? to Philadelphia?

A ďŹ&#x201A;ight risk on a bid of two-to-four?

Please. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stretch, Genece.

But I get it. For the people who call Brinkley racist, a part of the system, a shill for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Manâ&#x20AC;? or whatever other labels came from last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protest letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a step back to remember a few things here.

Meek Mill violated probation. He violated probation.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on probation and you get caught

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doing something that violates probation, you have a very good chance of going to jail or prison. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how the law in this country works.

We live in a very screwed up, biased and unfair judicial system, one ďŹ lled with closet racists that would gladly give someone that looks like them a pass over someone that looks like someone they feel is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong with America. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just life.

In my younger years, I had a run-in with the law for a minor infraction. I got into a ďŹ ght and was charged with disorderly conduct. It was in that moment as a 20-something year-old man viewing how the system was set up that made me realize quickly that I never wanted to be back in that situation, back in a courtroom and honestly back where a white man held court over what could ultimately affect my life long term.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only talking about a petty misdemeanor here. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even begin to comprehend what a potential felony situation like the one Mill is facing even looks like. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard hill in even the smallest of cases like mine, so his predicament must feel like Mount Everest.

I feel for him. I really do. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from North Philly, I was born in and for a large chunk of my formative years grew up in Hunting Park.

But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not naive in thinking that he put himself in this situation, no matter how minute the infraction. Popping wheelies on a dirt bike, or mini-bike or any kind of motorized vehicle when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on probation is going to get you back in front of a judge where your fate now lies in their hands. Getting involved in an altercation at an airport is going to get you involved in another court case. These arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slap on the wrist, minor â&#x20AC;&#x153;oh, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just Meek being Meekâ&#x20AC;? moments that we should just look past and ďŹ&#x201A;ip the script to an easy topic of a biased, racial justice system.

This is the shit he chose to do and now the transgressions he has to own.

And yeah, sometimes owning up to them will get you two-to-four.

So hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping Mill can ďŹ nd a solution, the last thing we need is another young man in prison. But if he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping his case is one that hopefully portrays to all youth especially ones of color that sometimes regardless of status, power and money â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes you go to jail, even for the stupid shit like popping wheelies down a city street.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tragic case, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a substantial period of time to have to serve, but letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget here that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decisions originally made by Mill, not Brinkley, that ďŹ nds him wearing a familar blue jumpsuit at SCI Chester. â&#x2013;

SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, BUT I STILL LOVE MY HUMAN. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BANDIT adopted 11-26-09

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Connect with us: @PhillyWeekly EDITORIAL Kerith Gabriel, Editor kgabriel@philadelphiaweekly.com Max Marin, Staff Writer, mmarin@phillyweekly.com Tim Ronaldson, Editor-in-chief , Newspaper Media Group tronaldson@newspapermediagroup.com

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ENJOY A COLD ONE ON CHILL

Earlier this year, when Philly lyricist Chill Moody released his pineapple-infused IPA, aptly entitled nicethingsIPA, the beer sold out in no time leaving Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craft beer aficionados hanging. Well, rejoice beer nerds as Moody, in collaboration with Dock Street Brewery, has produced a second batch of nicethingsIPA and will hold a two-day party to celebrate. Both will take place at the two Philly locations of Garage Bar on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. You can come kick it with Chill on Dec. 6 at Garageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Philly location on 1231-22 E. Passyunk Ave. and on Dec. 7 at the Fishtown spot on 100 E. Girard Ave. from 6-9pm on both nights. Cheers! Q

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Has to go to Philly resident Philip Garcia, who jokingly entered himself as a write-in candidate for an election judge in 21st Ward and won. Garcia now has this role which oversees much of the Manayunk-Roxborough region of the city running unopposed and winning by one vote â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his own â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the four-year term. A Temple Ph.D candidate, Garcia joked on his Twitter account with his esteemed power that no one else wanted are plans to do all he can to get President Donald Trump impeached and to make every Tuesday in Manayunk,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taco Tuesday.â&#x20AC;?

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not laughing at the absurdity of this, something is wrong with you. Q

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The number of kids in Pennsylvania affected by the loss of Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Insurance Program after the feds have still not reinstated federal funding to ensure these kids have basic health care. On Monday, health organizations and activists from across the Philadelphia region held a call to discuss what next steps are to push the government to return the program to the kids who desperately need it.

CHIP and other federal programs like it have been expired since Sept. 30. Q

OH, SHUT UP!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a] danger to the community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Common Pleas court Judge Genece E. Brinkley, who denied bail during a scheduled hearing for Philly rapper Meek Mill, whom she sentenced to 2-4 years in state prison for probation violations just a month prior.

She also claimed Mill was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;flight risk,â&#x20AC;? and questioned the validity of a clean drug test in her reasoning behind upholding a decision that has sparked questions about her dealings with Mill, one that reportedly have the FBI looking into whether she should be removed from the case and subsequent appeals.

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OVERHEARD in PHILLY â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a week Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m done with school for good.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long road but in a week, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m done. My plan? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to take that degree, put it in a frame, hang it on the wall and then smoke crazy amounts of weed to celebrate.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Soon-to-be graduate who in a week will unroll a brand new college degree and will roll up paper of another kind in commemoration.

LITTLE PEOPLE 1, SEPTA 0 As SEPTA continues to push forward with plans to increase its Norristown High Speed Line to cut through the heart of King of Prussia providing an artery from 69th Street Station to King of Prussia Mall and into Norristown, naturally KOP residents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too keen on much of said artery ďŹ&#x201A;owing through their backyards. Many of these residents now have taken upon themselves to delay the construction through a group called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No KOP Rail.â&#x20AC;?

As a result, the planning of this route, started in 2012, now has an anticipation date of carrying passengers in 2023. Not because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legitimately how long itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take to construct the 5-mile â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yes, cinco millas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stretch, but because the No KOP Rail efforts are forcing SEPTA to reconsider, delaying the process.

According the article, SEPTA has evaluated more than 30 possible routes as a result of No KOP Railâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dismay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took it as a little victory,â&#x20AC;? No KOP Rail group leader Dan Cowhey told Philly.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re slowing them down a bit. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really starting to think about this.â&#x20AC;? Q

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THUMBS UP

Goes to the event at a pair of Philly malls catering to children with Autism looking for a little holiday cheer without all the bells and whistles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literally. On Sunday, Santa arrived at both the Philadelphia Mills and King of Prussia Malls to visit all of the good, little boys and girls in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Kids had the opportunity to meet Saint Nick without having to wait in lines, no crowds around them and no music, offering a gift of sensory appreciation. The Caring Santa event in partnership with Autism Speaks and AbilityPath.org has expanded from just seven malls from its inception in 2011, to being featured today in more than 108 across the country. Q

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GIFTS FOR THE SPIRITED DRINKER The Grainfather

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Thought starters to ensure you get the perfect (locally sourced) gift COMPILED BY PHILLY WEEKLY STAFF

The right gift isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy.

Gift cards are just lazy.

We ďŹ nd you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong with ideas from local small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia Region. At minimum, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooler to say you got this at [insert cool Philly store here] as opposed to some cheesy big box or the monster that is Amazon.

Taking the time to get in the car, hop the train, bus or sub and ďŹ nd that right gift makes puts you in the hot tub and not in the same cold pool everyone else is swimming in.

Across these next few pages, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve compiled over 30 gift ideas to wrap and give.

From the pet lover to the too cool hipster to the drink snob to those new parents in need of a little something, there is an idea you can grab destined to offer a thanks and a conversation starter. Want to get a gift for the person that has everything or someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather see that investment go to a noble cause? We curated a list of great charities you can donate to.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the giving season. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to make sure you give something uniquely Philadelphia.

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Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an experienced booze-meister or a novice who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the difference between a radler and a gose, this all-in-one brewing system makes the journey from grain to great homemade beer. User-friendly design, sleek stainless steel look, and attachments for a distilling pot. Find them at either Philly Homebrew Outlet location for a competitive price. | $889. Philly Homebrew Outlet. 1447 N. American St & 1314 S. 47th St. phillyhomebrew.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Brew,â&#x20AC;? by John Palmer

If you already know about â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Bible,â&#x20AC;? read no further. SufďŹ ce it to say that this book is not only a must-have for brewers young and old, but also any drinker who takes their beer seriously. In here youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd sure-ďŹ re instructions to improve your craft beer knowledge as well as a new vocabulary that you can ďŹ&#x201A;ex during at your next ďŹ&#x201A;ight tasting. | $20. Philly Homebrew Outlet. 1447 N. American St & 1314 S. 47th St. phillyhomebrew.com

Crime & Punishment Gift Cards

The small, literary-themed brewery doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t advertise much, but beer lovers in the know can attest to its inspired range of taps and Russian-infused menu. If you need a bigger recommendation, Craig Laban hailed C&P as one of the best brewpubs in the region, â&#x20AC;&#x153;an ideal model for the kind of quirky pocket breweries that I multiply in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.â&#x20AC;? Pick up a gift card for your closest beer snob, book nerd, or drinking buddy. (Just make sure they take you with them when they go.) | Name your price. Crime & Punishment Brewing Co. 2711 W Girard Ave. crimeandpunishmentbrewingco.com

Bear Trap from Rowhouse Spirits

Rowhouse Spirits is a small, one-man distillery outďŹ t located in East Kensington, but for theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been bottling some of the most distinctive small-batch boozes in the city. The standout, of course, is Bear Trap. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got an amaro or schnapps lover in the family, this herbal liqueur will pass the snootiest taste test. But Bear Trapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19 herbs and spices are smooth enough to win over fennel and anise ďŹ&#x201A;avor haters, too. Good in hot toddies; better neat. | $35. Rowhouse Spirits. 2440 Frankford Ave. rowhousespirits.us

Small-Batch Manatawny Whiskies

Manatawny Still Works just released another musthave for whiskey lovers this holiday season. BATCH15, the distiller notes, is its most rye creation yet (31 percent!).

The Pottstown-based distiller, which also has a South Philly tasting room, aged this particular batch for more than two years. Last year, Manatawny released another small batch whiskey even closer to the holiday season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so keep your eyes open. | $43-46. Manatawny Still Works.

1603 E Passyunk Ave. manatawnystillworks.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MAX MARIN | @MAXMMARIN

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GIFTS FOR THE I-LIKED- GIFTS FOR THAT-BEFORE-IT-WAS- NEW PHILLY COOL HIPSTER PARENTS â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Miss The Old Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;?T-Shirts

Nothing quite captures modern hipsterdom like Philly transplants taking the scorn held for them by native-born residents and projecting it onto later-wave transplants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You,â&#x20AC;? the hipster exclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know how bad [insert gentriďŹ ed neighborhood name] was in 2010 when I moved here!â&#x20AC;? Well, bundle up in irony this holiday season. These t-shirts and hoodies, branded by and sold at none other than Jinxed, were made just for you. | $18 - 36.

Jinxed Philly. Locations in East Passyunk, West Philly, Fishtown and NoLibs. jinxedphiladelphia.com

Kombucha Jar

What can we say about Kombucha that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already been said? The bubbly fermented tea is one of our most polarizing beverages. Love it or hate it, Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credentialed hipster eateries are now serving this madness on tap, and chances are you know someone who is drinking it three times a day. This 5-liter fermenting crock will save them some money at the bar. | $60.

Philly Homebrew Outlet. 1447 N. American St., 314 S. 47th St. phillyhomebrew.com

Ritz Movie Theater Gift Cards

Three serious points: you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong with a gift card; everyone loves movies; and culture warriors love to support our local theaters. Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three Landmark-owned Ritz theaters, all located within a walk of each other in Old City, show both acclaimed Hollywood productions as well as art-house foreign language ďŹ lms. They also do throwback movie nights to show cult classics. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for every personality here. | Ritz at the Bourse, 400 Ranstead Street. Ritz East, 125 S. 2nd St. Ritz Five, 214 Walnut Street. landmarktheaters.com

One-On-One Film Classes

Blame vinyl. Blame the digital age. Blame iPhones. Whatever the cause, photographers have correctly predicted that 2017 would be the year that ďŹ lm makes a (relative) comeback. Manufacturers like Kodak are re-releasing iconic ďŹ lm rolls. Polaroidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instant ďŹ lm is back. Thrift stores are displaying your grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; old ďŹ lm cameras from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s at marked-up prices. Want an original gift idea for the artsy ones in your family? Indie Photo in Fishtown offers affordable lessons to get you shooting some gloriously fuzzy ďŹ lm rolls, regardless of skill level. | $60-100. Indie Photo. 206 E. Girard Ave. indiephotolab.com/classes

Two words: fresh eggs. The Pennsylvania-based company Rent The Chicken has gone national, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still proudly serving up temporary fowl for noncommittal urban farming types in Philly. Package deals are available for the Spring time, which include the delivery of two egg-laying hens, a chicken coop, 100 pounts of feed, and a how-to guide for taking care of your rental birds. | $500-700. Rent The Chicken. Free delivery in the Greater Philadelphia area.

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Dad deserves to look cool when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going for a stroll and this backpack ďŹ ts the bill for both him and mom.

Looks like a backpack, but it has all the necessary compartments to hold bottles, diapers and toys. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hang perfectly on a stroller, comes with a cushing changing pad and for the parent trying to get some work done during naptime, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a padded pocket that can hold a 15-inch laptop. We found this bad boy at The Nesting House which has three Philadelphia locations | $65. The Nesting House, 1605 E. Passyunk Ave., 4501 Baltimore Ave., 606 Carpenter Ln. thenestinghouse.net/

Beco Gemini â&#x20AC;&#x153;Limited Editionâ&#x20AC;? Bus Ride

Because babies get heavy even for dad after a while, this carrier will not only give your biceps a break itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep your little one close, warm and even offers mom a little privacy during breastfeeding.

With four different ways to carry your bambino as they get older this jawn will grow with your baby. youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll like it for all the aforementioned features, we like it because the bus print screams city baby. | $90. The Nesting House, 1605 E. Passyunk Ave., 4501 Baltimore Ave., 606 Carpenter Ln. thenestinghouse.net/

Arctic Splash printed onesie

On the edge of Fishtown-East Kensington is a nestled little baby boutique called Minnow Lane, specializing in two things, organically sourced clothing and designs by local artists. We enjoy both, but that latter is what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited about like this onesie, hand screen printed by a Philadelphia artist featuring the unofďŹ cial ofďŹ cial city beverage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in 100 percent organic cotton. Unfortunately, these are out in 3-6 months but sizes from six months on up are available. | $20. Minnow Lane, 2029 Frankford Ave. minnowlane.com/

Bike Onesie

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With bike culture becoming more and more apart of a sustainable Philadelphia this onesie will set the precedent for little one. Another 100 percent organic cotton gem, this itty bitty baby shirt features a hand drawn, screen printed bike. In this one also, Minnow Lane offers a variety of sizes beginning at 3-6 months. | $20. Minnow Lane, 2029 Frankford Ave. minnowlane. com/

Cookie monster â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kaleâ&#x20AC;?Tee

We know, this one really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a tie to Philly per se except for the awesome store that is Born Yesterday in the heart of Rittenhouse Square. But Sesame Street is a timeless classic and this is a question most kids (and adults) would offer at the taste of kale, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deďŹ nitely appropriate. Plus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s super soft and who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like a super soft tee? | $28. Born Yesterday, 1901 Walnut St. bornyesterdaykids.com/ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; KERITH GABRIEL | @SPRTSWTR

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GIFTS FOR New PhiladelphiaNs Walking

Philadelphia: 30 Walking Tours Exploring Art, Architecture, History, and LittleKnown Gems

Forget all of your preconceived notions about blasĂŠ, walking tours, because this latest book is a hoot-and-a-half! Get ready to laugh and learn with award-winning journalist Natalie Pompilio as she guides you through a whopping 30 different tours. Perfect for any personality, foodies, historians, artsy types, thespians and more can explore the city either for the ďŹ rst time or like the ďŹ rst time. | $16.95. The Spiral Bookcase, 112 Cotton St. thespiralbookcase.com

Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City

The only precaution to giving this book as a gift is that the recipient will end up knowing the ins-and-outs of Philly more than you! Urban observers Nathaniel Popkin and Peter Woodall with architectural photographer Joseph Elliott capture the hidden nature of one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest cities through a contemporary lens in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden Cityâ&#x20AC;?. This is a must read for any Philly newbie or full-ďŹ&#x201A;edged city dweller as they explore secret places on common streets. | $40. The Spiral Bookcase, 112 Cotton St. thespiralbookcase.com

Authentic Philly Food Tour

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be honest, the chances your present doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get returned, re-gifted, or altogether forgotten about is pretty low. So instead of an item, give an experience.

Philly newcomers will love Chew Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manayunk Food Tour, where you can expect an intimate group tour and eight plus tastings. Try â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of Phillyâ&#x20AC;? tomato pie, award-winning cheesesteaks, and more as you stroll the 300-year-old Northwest Philly neighborhood. | $59. Starting location emailed after ticket purchase. phillyfoodtours.com

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Chestnut Hill Food Tour

The best way to get to the heart of Philly is through the tummy! Led by a local, put on your walking shoes for a tour of Chestnut Hill. As you explore the neighborhood, let your taste buds experience six tastings from local eateries. Enjoy vendor demonstrations and meet some of the store owners. Leave full and with an exclusive, full color Taste Book that contains food articles and recommendations. | $59. Starting location emailed after ticket purchase. phillyfoodtours.com

Philly Favorites Basket

A basketful of all the best that Philly has to offer! What could be better? How about the fact that you can just order the basket online? The city newcomer will feel right at home when they dig through this wicker basket of Philly delicacies. The Philly Favorites Basket includes: Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes, Goldenbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peanut Chews, Melrose Diner Butter Cookies, Asherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Anastasio Italian Market Reserve Coffee, a Chocolate Liberty Bell, Asherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keystone Crunch, Uncle Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hard Pretzels, Endless Mountain Dipping Mustard, a Philadelphia Love Mug and a Replica Liberty Bell. | $69.99. Pennsylvania General Outpost in Reading Terminal, 51 N 12th St. pageneralstore.com/category/ phillybaskets

Pennsylvania Heart Pillow

Moving can be an adjustment, so let your transplant Philly friend rest easy in and on their new home. The locally made pillow outlines the state of Pennsylvania and has a heart to mark Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location. Let them know their heart is in Philly! | Small 12â&#x20AC;? x 16â&#x20AC;?, $45. Large 16â&#x20AC;? x 26â&#x20AC;?, $65.

Philadelphia Independents, 35 N 3rd St. philadelphiaindependents.com/shop/pennsylvania-heart-pillow

Declaration of Independence Mug

The Philly novice should know that the city is one of the most historic in the nation! While they drink their morning cup of Joe, this gift will remind them that Philly was the place that gave them the most valuable present of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happinessâ&#x20AC;?! | $16.99. Independence Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, 599 Market St. giftshop.phlvisitorcenter.com ANDREA CANTOR | @ANDREACANTOR9

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Band Tees: Dog Apparel

Adornables: Bow Ties for Pets!

Do you want a dapper as well as eco-friendly pup?

Look no further than these bow ties handcrafted in South Philly from recycled fabrics. Designed for that special canine companion, these custom-made bow ties will have any tail wagging. | $12. Order online through the website: bowtiesforpets. com/home/

Putting the wow in bow-wow, the dog owning, music fan will be paws-itively in love with these bandthemed dog shirts. Anyone down for some â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poo Fighters?â&#x20AC;? How about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beastie Dogsâ&#x20AC;?? If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too ruff of a decision, why not go with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dogapooloozaâ&#x20AC;? to encompass all of the doggie-themed bands? | $29.99. BONeJOUR, 53 N. 3rd. St. bonejourpetsupply.com

Kawaii Kitty Cafe

For a purr-fect present, give your feline-crazed friend a one-hour session with cats and kitties. Your friend will be in kitty heaven as they play with adoptable cats from Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no-kill shelter PAWS. After the session is up in the cat lounge, get a Kawaii themed beverage and treats from the cafe. | $11/ hour session. kawaiikittycafe.com

LOVE Hoodie: Dog Apparel

In the City of Brotherly Love, dress your lovable pooch in a LOVE hoodie. As the weather drops, this hoodie also provides some needed warmth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; stylish and practical! | $29.99. BONeJOUR, 53 N. 3rd St. bonejourpetsupply.com

Cat Yoga at Le Cat CafĂŠ

If your cat obsessed friend has everything under the sun when it comes to knickknacks, apparel, toys, and treats, why not give a unique experience as a gift this holiday season? Your friend will lose their catnip as they do a yoga session surrounded by adoptable kitties! Cat pose with cats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; does it get any punier than that? For an added bonus, the proceeds directly help Green Street Rescue (GSR). | $15. Le Cat CafĂŠ, 2713 W Girard Ave. lecatcafe.org

Wag Your Tail Photography| Pet Photography

A picture is worth a thousand words, so why not give the gift that shows the depths of an ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for their pet. The photographer will meet you and set up the perfect scene for either a solo or family

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pic. For the true animal lover, this will be a gift to be treasured for a lifetime. | Package prices vary. Travels to you in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. wagyourtail.photography

GIFTS FOR THE RABID PHILLY SPORTS FAN Sixers Satin Jacket

Anyone that trusted â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Processâ&#x20AC;? over the last few years deserves a gift. Period.

For the devout why not lace them in satin with this new release just in time for the holidays from the folks at Mitchell and Ness? This jacket is nostalgic, but modern, pays homage to Philadelphia basketball and looks pretty versatile to dress up or down. | $120. Mitchell and Ness, 1201 Chestnut St. mitchellandness.com/

Custom Dog Treat Cake

Dan Baker bobblehead

Hey, if Santa is getting cookies, the pets should get something tasty too!

How about a custom cake for the pup?

For extra whimsies, you can even get a portrait of the pet on it too. The cakes are made in the bakery and from natural, high-quality ingredients. | $24.9938.99. mkt.com/barkshopbakery/

There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a sport in this city announcer Dan Baker hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touched.

Like soft pretzels and mustard or a steak wit wiz, Baker is a Philly staple.

Your hardcore would know that and would appreciate this limited edition bobblehead at Shibe Vintage Sports in Midtown Village. Looking good, Dan. Looking real good. | $25. Shibe Vintage Sports, 137 S. 13th

Frankford Yellow Jackets t-shirt

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obnoxious, yes but in many ways thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best part. This t-shirt will guarantee two things. Any sports fan in this two over the age of 20 will throw you the head nod in appreciation and any Philly sports fan under the age of 20 will ask you who the hell the Frankford Yellow Jackets are. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nostalgic win-win.

Plus, you can wear it at night and standout from space. | $28. Shibe Vintage Sports, 137 S. 13th St. shibevintagesports.com

LBF Impossible series

J u s t in time for the holidays, the guys at the Brewerytown-based, online only soccer apparel company, Live Breathe Futbol released their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Impossible Collection,â&#x20AC;? inspired to supply the perfect blend of soccer meets style. Two favorites from their new collection is the LBF Impossible Gray Tee and the LBF Pullover hoodie.

The hoodie, which features hidden compartments thumb holes and a split hem could be worn during a cold day on the pitch or a chill night out and look the part. The gray t-shirt is subtle, soft and features a unique logo on the back. Both pieces will are deďŹ nite conversation starters and authentically Philly. Sold. | Impossible tee. $35. Hoodie. $65. livebreathefutbol.com/

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Custom Portrait Ornament

With all your hoards of tree ornaments, do you have any with your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face on it? The painted portrait ornament of a furry friend is sure to get the everyday animal lover into the holiday spirit! Created by a local Philadelphia artist, the portraits have a turnaround time of 1.5-2 weeks. | $60-100. Amelieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bark Shop, 1544 E Passyunk Ave. mkt.com/barkshopbakery/ ANDREA CANTOR | @ANDREACANTOR9

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Charlie football tee

We really like the folks at Bark Tees. Because they make a wide array of designs in almost every sport and a bevy of Philly centric tees as well. Best part is you pick the type of shirt and size you want it made on. Want a soft ring spun cotton tee in a kids with one of their designs? They got you. Want it in a variety of colors? Sure. Want a 100 percent itchy cotton? They probably have a Gildan or Jerzees special somewhere to plaster a print on. South Jersey-based this is another online only Philly outďŹ t. Literally and ďŹ guratively. | Charlie tee $19.99. barktees.com/ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; KERITH GABRIEL | @SPRTSWTR

GIFTS FOR FOR THE PERSON WITH EVERYTHING Make A Donation In Their Name

Does this really need an explanation? Whatever cause is close to your loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no shortage of local nonproďŹ ts with a wide reach. Give to the ongoing Puerto Rico relief efforts through Concilio.

Does addiction hit close to home? Prevention Point is raising money to supply Narcan to the public, or thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels in Motion, which also provides harm reduction services to addicted persons on the streets. Aspiring immigration activists can become a sustainer of Juntos in South Philly.

Bike lane and bicycle rights advocates can donate to Neighborhood Bike Works. Got a yogi in your life? Transformation Yoga Project and Roots 2 Rise both work to bring zen into underserved communities. Check out Community Legal Services (leading pro-bono legal ďŹ rm), or Project HOME (housing for homeless), Philabundance (food insecurity), or the Attic Youth Center (safe space for LGBTQ youth). There are so many worthy causes, both big and small. As far as gifts that keep on giving, personalized donations are the way to go. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MAX MARIN | @MAXMMARIN

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Paying big for failing to pay Tierra Colombiana, Mixto pay $830,000 to employees in overtime settlement

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wo popular restaurants are paying big for failing to pay their workers overtime wages.

According to a federal judgment ďŹ led Thursday, Mixto and Tierra Colombiana, popular Latin American restaurants owned

by Jorge Mosquera, have agreed to pay $414,765 in back wages to 156 employees to resolve overtime and recordkeeping violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as an equal amount in damages.

Grant total? Nearly $830,000.

The judgment, which still needs approval from a federal judge, also mandates that the restaurant owner pay a $10,000 civil penalty to the government.

The undoing of Mixto and Tierra Colombiana appears to have been partially self-inďŹ&#x201A;icted.

In a complaint ďŹ led back in March, the U.S. Department of Labor pointed to the businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own employee handbook, which explicitly stated that workers would not receive overtime pay. The federal labor act â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enacted in 1938 to establish minimum wage and overtime regulations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; requires employers to pay time-and-half to workers who put in more than 40 hours a week.

The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investigation found that workers at both eateries were regularly working more than 40 hours a week without due compensation. OfďŹ cials also found that management had failed to keep proper records of employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hours, per FSLA standards.

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Tierra Colombiana runs out of a terracottatiled building on 5th Street in Hunting Park, and is a well-regarded hub in North Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Latino community. Mixto is located at 11th and Pine Streets. Both restaurants have agreed to comply with federal labor standards as part of the settlement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This resolution restores back wages rightfully earned by hard-working employees,â&#x20AC;?

James Cain, the Department of Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wage and Hour Division district director in Philadelphia, said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage all employers to take advantage of the Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education and outreach efforts to help them understand their responsibilities and how to properly comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act.â&#x20AC;?

This is the second recent six-ďŹ gure settlement for Philly restaurants regarding labor practice.

The government won a $396,000 case last month from Talulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden, a popular fast casual eatery owned by restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Amiee Olexy. That settlement found that managers had underpaid 63 workers at the Washington Square spot.

Oscar L. Hampton III, a regional solicitor for the Department of Labor, said in a statement that the enforcement against Mixto and Tierra â&#x20AC;&#x153;will ensure that workers are paid for all of the hours they worked, and will go a long way in leveling the playing ďŹ eld for employers in the restaurant industry.â&#x20AC;? Q TWITTER: @MAXMMARIN

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Students, all from distinct cultural and religious backgrounds, are having their ideals and ideas merge through a new yearlong Interfaith pilot program.

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Three religious schools to participate in yearlong pilot program the ďŹ rst time, because they can speak about their lives, they can speak about what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be a teenager where they ntering the season of holiday cheer, our thoughts may grew up,â&#x20AC;? Vogel described. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So they are going through the strictly be with immediate family and friends. But for whole writing process. But in the beginning, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize a true example of togetherness, leave it to a newfound that because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re writing about their lives, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun for community of 13-year-olds to break barriers with other eighth them.â&#x20AC;?

Serving dually as ice breakers and learning activities, stugraders of different socioeconomic and religious backgrounds.

A Christian, Jewish, and Muslim school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a dents teamed up and made poster boards focused on words that unite them. Through word associalong-winded set up to a joke â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are in the tion, themes spanned from monotheism midst of a yearlong pilot program with Writers Matter, a writing-based organization â&#x20AC;&#x153;...Programs like this are so impor- and the names of their Gods and houses through La Salle College for middle school tant...is very important that my of worship to their favorite Philly sports and best spot to have a hoagie. and lower-high school students. students know about these other teams â&#x20AC;&#x153;For my children, I would bet for â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think there are any kind of programs that does it the way we are trying to students, and the other students most of them, with maybe the excepdo this,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Robert Vogel, founder of Writ- know about my students...I hope, tion of one or two, this is the ďŹ rst time they have been in a room with people ers Matter, now going into its 15th year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to make the program a part we can close the gap that divides of the Muslim faith or talked to some of their culture, that it is not a one - or two- us, and in that sense, we can be- students who go to a Jewish school and week kind of a thing, and that it extends come a better, stronger communi- who have different kinds of traditions,â&#x20AC;? explained Diane Peters, the eighthover the whole period of the school year.â&#x20AC;?

Close to 50 students from Al-Aqsa Islamic ty, and maybe face the challenges grade coordinator as well as English Language Arts and religion teacher at Academy, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Acad- that time has posed.â&#x20AC;?

St. Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a wonderful, emy, and St. Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JOSE SANTIAGO, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AT eye-opening, changing experience, in met for the ďŹ rst time on Wednesday, Nov. NORTH PHILADELPHIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AL-AQSA ISLAMIC ACADEMY that they get to see that we are just a 29 in Barrackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beit Midrash,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;House small microcosm, and that there is so of Learning.â&#x20AC;? The students are scheduled to reconvene at the other two schools later in the academic year. much more out there, and that there [are] so many common Before the four-hour anticipated meeting, the students only bonds between people of all faiths and all religions.â&#x20AC;?

As students bowed their heads, some covered by hijabs and met virtually through video projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing is the medium. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in common is that this pro- kippot, over poster boards and pasted words that conveyed gram allows the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; voices to be heard, sometimes for commonalities, they spoke about their past exposure to other

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religions. While a boy from Al-Aqsa said he had previous interactions with Christians and Jews, a girl from St. Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said that this was her ďŹ rst explicit experience speaking with people from the Jewish and Muslim faiths.

Originally, the collaboration was designed for Al-Aqsa and Barrack as an extension of Writers Matterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Israeli/Palestinian program. But through a multitude of factors, it evolved into an interfaith program that included St. Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Even so, Dr. Sami Adwan, the head of the Israeli-Palestinian program in the Middle East, traveled across the globe to talk about his experiences in Israel and the West Bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[In Israeli schools] we use the same approach. Children team up and talk about their lives, their stories, their issues, their concerns their fears, who they are,â&#x20AC;? explained Adwan, who mentioned that West Bank schools require a unique setup due to segregation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you read [their journals] without names, it is hard to distinguish whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palestinian and whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Israeli, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how we try to go beyond the immediate boundaries, which is really created by the political situation.â&#x20AC;?

According to Stephanie Raphel, the English and history (CORE) teacher for Barrack Hebrew Academy, while the day focused on similarities, the differences are still very real and noticed by the students. Raphel relayed that a number of the Jewish students, which included some seventh graders, were a bit wary of meeting the others due to the political climate and global treatment of the Jews. Currently, the Jewish middle and high school students visibly wear swipe card IDs as a precaution against potential attacks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the kids know their differences. If you ignore them, it seems fake or artiďŹ cial to underplay the kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge,â&#x20AC;? challenged Raphel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I do feel that they ďŹ rst have to be comfortable with each other, [before they deal] with the harder topics, because you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just jump into the hard topics.â&#x20AC;?

Raphel went on to argue that the socioeconomic differences in the Jewish and Muslim studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; poetry assignments were palpable. Situated in the afďŹ&#x201A;uent suburbs of Bryn Mawr, Barrack maintains an economic landscape that contrasts St. Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Northeast Philadelphia and Al-Aqsa in North Philly.

Jose Santiago, a social studies teacher at Al-Aqsa, was ďŹ rst drawn to the program because of the socioeconomic component. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want my students to break the isolation they live in.

They come from one of the poorest areas of Philadelphia, and I want them to meet the other reality of their community. So thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one part,â&#x20AC;? relayed Santiago, who was born in Puerto Rico and converted to Islam 10 years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the religious part, for me, this is part of my religious responsibility as a Muslim. It is a commandment from God, in the Koran, that we meet others, learn the differences, and learn where we are alike, and treat each other with respect.â&#x20AC;?

In an exchange of cultures, the Jewish students explained a few of their religious wares and texts, and the Muslim students performed their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Call to Prayer.â&#x20AC;?

If implemented in more schools, not only could this program revolutionize the pedagogical structure in lower grades, but Santiago also believes it could bring in the skills needed to transform future domestic and global politics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many politicians use the divide and conquer technique.

They can divide us and have us ignorant about each, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how they can win elections,â&#x20AC;? suggested Santiago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why programs like this are so important...is very important that my students know about these other students, and the other students know about my students. So maybe, I hope, we can close the gap that divide us, and in that sense, we can become a better, stronger community, and maybe face the challenges that time has posed.â&#x20AC;? Q TWITTER: @ANDREACANTOR9

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Jay-Z put on a show for the ages in South Philly on Dec. 1, the latest stop on his 4:44 tour.

Rap royalty Jay-Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sold out show

at the Wells Fargo Center awed and inspired

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ay-Z is the master of speaking things into existence. On his song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m From,â&#x20AC;? which appeared on his sophomore effort, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In My Lifetime, Vol. 1.,â&#x20AC;? he boastfully positioned himself among hip hopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s royalty when he rapped the line: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from where n*ggas pull your card, and argue all day about whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best emcees, Biggie, Jay-Z or Nas?â&#x20AC;?

It was an audacious line for the Brooklynborn rapper who had just released his debut a year prior and hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet garnered attention from the masses.

Nearly four years later on his track â&#x20AC;&#x153;U Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Know,â&#x20AC;? which appeared on his 2001 critically-acclaimed album â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Blueprint,â&#x20AC;? he proclaimed that he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;raping Def Jam till he is the $100 million man.â&#x20AC;?

Now, a decade and a half later, his net worth is listed at $810 million and arguably, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considered one of the greatest of all time.

Jay, born Shawn Carter, reminded us of these early predictions during the Philadelphia stop of his 4:44 tour on Dec. 1 at the Wells Fargo Center. He also used the performance as a chance to inspire his fans to achieve their own greatness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gotta get our shit together, we gotta boss up,â&#x20AC;? he told the crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t no second-class citizens to nobody. We are some of

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the most beautiful, most intelligent people in the world and tonight we gonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; celebrate that Black excellence in here.â&#x20AC;?

After a preceding performance by Vic Mensa, Jay appeared on stage shortly before 10 p.m. and opened while â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Let It Showâ&#x20AC;? by the Alan Parsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Project blasted on the speakers while a bevy of huge big-screens showed pictures of the star of the show surrounded and amassed in ďŹ&#x201A;ames. Then, the audio transitioned into â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kill Jay-Z,â&#x20AC;? the intro track to his 4:44 album, which samples the aforementioned song by the 1970s-progressive rock band.

As the screens lifted, Jay emerged wearing a black leather jacket over a white T-shirt, track pants and white sneakers. He also wore a paper planes Roc Nation ďŹ tted cap with 4:44 emblazoned on the right side.

As the crowd went wild, he moved through a number of his fan favorites including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Evils,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart of the City (Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t No Love),â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Run This Town.â&#x20AC;?

The mood shifted and turned somber as he performed the title track â&#x20AC;&#x153;4:44,â&#x20AC;? which he described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most uncomfortable songâ&#x20AC;? that he ever created. The track, considered the crux of his latest album, hints at his potential inďŹ delity to his superstar wife, BeyoncĂŠ Knowles-Carter. The audience gazed on as Jay-Z poured his heart out over the stirring

beat, which samples Hannah Williams & The AfďŹ rmationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Late Nights & Heartbreak.â&#x20AC;?

Shortly thereafter, the energy lifted again as he breezed through his arsenal of hits including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jigga My N*ggaâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Izzo.â&#x20AC;? By 10:30, he had the crowd enthralled with â&#x20AC;&#x153;U Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Knowâ&#x20AC;? as an electric guitar played over the infectious melody. A sea of people threw up the Roc-A-fella diamond hand symbol that Jay notoriously made famous in his earlier career at the cap of the song.

Though he had already included a segment dedicated to Philly emcee Meek Mill in earlier tour stops, Jay continued his lament about the rapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current situation while in his hometown.

In early November, a judge sentenced Mill to two to four years in prison for violating his probation terms. The judgment drew protest from fans and celebrities alike, considering it unjust. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This young man has been on probation for 11 years, since he was 19 years old. That man is being stomped by the system,â&#x20AC;? Jay said during the show.

He also motioned for his DJ, Young Guru, to throw on Millsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dreams and Nightmaresâ&#x20AC;? and turned the microphone toward the crowd as they chanted the lyrics. Jay intermittently rapped the lyrics with the crowd, as he moved across the stage. At the end of the set, the crowd began chanting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;free Meek Mill.â&#x20AC;?

Then after performing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allure,â&#x20AC;? and a verse from his longstanding classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dead Presidents,â&#x20AC;? Jay slipped below the stage via a trap door for a short intermission. He emerged a short while later and performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moonlightâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Imaginary Players.â&#x20AC;?

After moving through a bevy of other songs from his extensive catalogue, he performed the single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Numb/Encoreâ&#x20AC;? from his 2004 Collision Course album with rock band Linkin Park. He dedicated the performance to the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frontman Chester Bennington who died in July after apparently committing suicide.

Capping off the evening, Jay performed a mashup of his signature hits including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t No,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Money Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a Thang,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Money, Cash, Hoes,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;La-la-la.â&#x20AC;? He then proceeded to walk through the crowd and make his exit as he signed autographs and shook hands along the way.

Though Jay celebrated his 48th birthday on Dec. 4, the 4:44 tour is the latest example of why the rapper is a hip hop anomaly: heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maintained relevancy across decades. The audience alone proved this as fans young and old rapped his modern-day hits and old favorites over the course of the show.

The Philadelphia tour stop comes on the heels of the announcement of his eight Grammy nominations. Among the nods, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up for Album of the Year, for â&#x20AC;&#x153;4:44â&#x20AC;? and Record of the Year for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Story of OJ.â&#x20AC;? Q

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ing new art from Center for Creative Works and Friends artists and local artists. Shop for comics, T-shirts, drawings, paintings, ceramics, clothing, prints and more. | 4-9pm. Free admission. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. facebook.com/events

This is a BYOB screening so bring a drink, kick back, and get lost in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghost Worldâ&#x20AC;?. | 8-10pm. $5. Cinemug, 1607 S. Broad St. cinemug.coffee

MUSEUM

MUSIC

Jingle Ball

Jingles bells â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Jingle Ball.

Q102â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual concert is back. Get pumped for some big acts: The Chainsmokers, Fall Out Boy, Charlie Puth, and Niall Horan. The night will deďŹ nitely get you into the holiday cheer spirit. | 7:30pm. Price varies. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com/events/detail/jingle-ball

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS

For an early holiday treat, visit one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most historic prisons for free. The day includes â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Voices of Eastern Stateâ&#x20AC;? audio tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi, Hands-On History interactive experiences, history exhibits, and artist installations. | 10am-5pm. Free. Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave. easternstate.org/

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George Balanchineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Nutcracker

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ugarplum fairies, giant mice, dancing snowďŹ&#x201A;akes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Candyland, but it sure is close with this Land of Sweets!

In the season of traditions, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to see the annual ballet performance of The Nutcracker. Experience the 49th season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yes, an enchanting 49 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of George Balanchineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeless classic at the Academy of Music.

With the 50,000 people who attend the show each year, watch as Marie and her Prince combat the wicked Mouse King and escape to the land of sugarplum fairies.

Bring the whole family to be enchanted by the movement, costumes, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic score.

Dec. 8-31. Prices vary. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. paballet.org/programs/thenutcracker/

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ANDREA CANTOR | @ANDREACANTOR9

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 SHOPPING

Stag & Doe Nights

Experience one of Chestnut Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most beloved events. Going on every Wednesday throughout December, stroll along Germantown Avenue and take advantage of late night store hours. Enjoy entertainment, seasonal treats, dazzling lights, and holiday characters. | 6-9pm. Free admission.

Chestnut Hill, Germantown Ave. chestnuthillpa.com/events/holidays-on-the-hill/

LITERATURE

Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City

Do you know the true Philadelphia? Ur-

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ban observers Nathaniel Popkin and Peter Woodall with architectural photographer Joseph Elliott capture the hidden nature of one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest cities through a contemporary lens in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City.â&#x20AC;? This is a must-read for any Philadelphian as they explore secret places on the streets we walk every day. Come meet the authors and have a book signed. Books will be available for purchase. | 6:30-7:30pm.

Philadelphia City Institute Free Library, 1905 Locust St. freelibrary.org/calendar

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Holiday Art Fair: Center for Creative Works and Friends

If you want to get a head start on the holiday shopping, look no further than West Philly! The sale is a combination art sale, concert, and fashion show. Get ready to see excit-

Philly Holiday Festival: Free Museum Day

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Wreath Making Workshop

While you are taking out the Christmas lights and other festive gear, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about the wreath! Learn to make beautiful holiday wreaths, and decorate your own. Your ticket includes the frames, wires, various greens and decorations like pods, pine cones, bows, and ornaments. | 6-8pm. $40. Greensgrow West, 5123 Baltimore Ave. greensgrow.org/event

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 DRINK

Wine Tasting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christmas Village in Philadelphia Spend a lovely evening tasting wine in Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Village. Relax after a long day of work with Chaddsford Winery and artisan food vendors. Try a selection of wines paired with a sampling plate. Wine tastings will be held every Tuesday and Thursday until Dec. 21. | 5-7pm. Prices vary. Christmas Village in Philadelphia, LOVE Park, 1500 Arch Street. philachristmas.com/events

FILM

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghost Worldâ&#x20AC;?

Ever feel like an outsider? Then this cult comedy classic is for you. Starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson, two high school friends face a rift when one of them takes an interest in an older man, played by Steve Buscemi.

Pub Theology Fishtown

Who says religion has to be boring? Grab a brew, and delve into a conversation about theology with two local pastors in Fishtown.

Talk about the intersection of faith and life.

No matter your religious background or beliefs, all are welcome to this monthly event. | 7-9pm. Evil Genius Beer Company, 1727 N. Front St. facebook.com/events

DRINKS

Merry, Merry Happy Hours

What could be merrier than discounted drinks? As part of Philly Holiday Festival, visit one of the participating restaurants and bars for food and drink specials. Get ready for holiday inspired drinks and other entertainments. Some of the participating restaurants: Libertie Lounge at Softiel, Bourbon Blue, Craft Hall Pop-Up Restaurant, and Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia. Merry, Merry Happy Hours will take place every Thursday until New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. | 5-7pm. Prices vary. Various locations throughout the city. phillyholidayfestival.com

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 MARKET

Mt. Airy Makers Market

Scrambling for the right present for your loved ones? Looking for a little somethingsomething for yourself? Mt. Airy Village businesses will be open late, and live music will keep the good cheer going into the night. Mt. Airy Moving Arts and Weavers Way Mercantile will have handmade and locally made goods, including jewelry, pottery, woodwork, metal work, homemade candy, herbal body care products, local honey, ďŹ ber arts, and more. Meet local authors signing books at Big Blue Marble Bookstore. | 5-9pm. Free admission. Mt. Airy Village, Greene Street and Carpenter Lane. mtairyvillage.com

MUSIC

A Philly POPS Christmas

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usher in the holiday season with a music extravaganza. Led by Music Director Maestro Michael Krajewski, witness and listen to 300 performers on the stage. The lineup showcases Philly native and internationally recognized Justin Hopkins, The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, the award-winning African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and a special musical version of â&#x20AC;&#x153;How The Grinch Stole Christmas.â&#x20AC;? The show runs through December 19. | 8pm. Prices vary. Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, 300 S Broad St. phillypops. org/christmas

YOGA

Yogapuncture

The workweek is over so it is time to relax! Tap into your chi and achieve some zen.

Do downward dog, and reach your spiritual high. After 60 minutes of peaceful yoga, get 30 minutes of cleansing acupuncture treatment. | 6:30-8pm. $35. Nava Yoga Center at The Navy Yard, 1200 Constitution Ave. bit. ly/yogapuncture2017

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and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;echappee (Wait For Me).â&#x20AC;? A Q&A with the ďŹ lmmakers follows the screenings. | 7:30pm. Pay what you wish. Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. ďŹ lmadelphia.org/events

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

Holiday Lights Tour

Be dazzled and ďŹ lled with holiday cheer.

Ride the holiday trolley through South Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magical winter wonderland, including Miracle on 13th Street. Sing songs to live music, and sip on hot cocoa. Bring your own â&#x20AC;&#x153;extra festive drinksâ&#x20AC;? for an even jollier time.

The trolley will make a stop at Christmas Village for you and your family to browse. | 6pm. $35 adult, $25 child. Founding Footsteps, 302 Arch St. foundingfootsteps.com/ tours/

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 MUSIC

Bobby Zankel and The Wonderful Sound 6

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a night of celebration and anniversary when the sounds of Zankel and more will be on display at the Philadelphia Clef Club.

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of J. Michael Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bridge on WRTI (90.1-FM), Zankel along with legends like Dave Burrell, William Parker and Odean Pope. Having Pope and Burrell, the latter a Philly native whose resume includes working with the likes of Pharoah Sanders, Elvin Jones, Archie Shepp, Jimmy Garrison, and more make this night a true treat. | 8pm. $30.

736-38 S. Broad St. clefclubofjazz.org

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South Philly Handmade Brigade

Philly Film Showcase â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December Short

Lights, camera, action! Watch shorts by up-and-coming local ďŹ lmmakers. The night will include four shorts, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seagull,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nemophilistâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aquae Sulis,â&#x20AC;?

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Why get the same-old presents this holiday season? Find the perfect, handmade item for all on your gift list. Indulge in snacks and drinks at the 12th annual market. Support your local scene all while getting your shop on. | 11am-6pm. Free admission. 1241 Carpenter St. mkcphotography.com

CULTURAL

German American Weekend

For a gut time, come celebrate German

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 PUB CRAWL

Running of the Santas

Forget the Running of the Bulls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the Running of the Santas. Grab your red hat, your beard, and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get jolly for the 20th annual Santa themed bar crawl. Party with thousands of other Santas at the North Pole a.k.a Electric Factory and South Pole a.k.a Field House. | Times vary. Prices vary. Electric Factory, 421 N 7th St. Field House, 1150 Filbert St. runningofthesantas.com American heritage this weekend. On Dec. 9 and 10, the Christmas Village will showcase German choir songs and traditional dance troupes, as well as authentic German food, such as sauerkraut, schnitzel, and leberkäse. | 11am. Free admission. Christmas Village in Philadelphia LOVE Park, 1500 Arch St. philachristmas.com/events

MUSIC

Andrea Bocelli

Is there anything more beautiful than Andrea Bocelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singing? For a night of unparalleled talent in the operatic world, come listen to the legendary tenor with Philly Pops. Conducted by Eugene Kohn, Bocelli will be joined by soprano Larisa Martinez, and special guest as well as Broadway star Heather Headley. | 8pm. Price varies. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com

FILM

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sound of Music:â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Movie Screening at the Kimmel Center

The hills are alive with the sound of music!

See the timeless classic of the Von Trapps like never before. The 4k restoration of the 1965 classic on the big screen will become one your new favorite things. | 1:30-4:30pm. $10. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org/events-andtickets

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Fishtown Holiday Bazaar

Do you have the holiday shopping frenzy?

Keep the momentum going with 30 plus of the trendiest vendors, artists and local craftspeople. Buy goodies from food vendors and

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trucks. The kids can sit on Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lap, and look around the Kids Shopping Corner. Enter a rafďŹ&#x201A;e, and meet the 26th Police District.

Bring unwanted gold, silver, platinum, and coins to sell for cash from the Gold Party buyer. | 10am-3pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church in Kensington, 418 E. Girard Ave. facebook.com/events

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

Parade of Lights

For a night that twinkles, watch the boats light up on the Delaware River from the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-ďŹ&#x201A;oor terrace. Head over to the Holiday Hut for seasonal beverages and food.

Journey to Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop on the Water for fun activates and crafts, such as decorating gingerbread boats for $5. Meet Santa himself, and play in fake snow. | 11am-6pm. Prices vary. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. phillyseaport.org/lights

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 SHOPPING

Style Me Manayunk

Are you a Philly Phashionista? Well then bring your stylish self to Manayunk for a day of all things fashion! The pop-up fashion retail event will pull out all the stops from clothes and accessories, to food and music. | 10am-6pm. Free admission. Manayunk, Grape Street in between Main and Cresson Streets. Manayunk.com

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immigrant and refugee communities. Bring an unwrapped, holiday toy under $25 for refugee children in Philadelphia. |11am-3pm.

Free admission. Bok Building, 1901 South 9th Street. muralarts.org/program

MARKET

Get Sovereign! Holiday Marketplace and Giving Festival

Celebrate the last day of the Philadelphia Assembled exhibition at the Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Buy gifts, and support artist activists in our community. Come for vendors, youth artisans, performing artists, and a featured clothing auction with models, and local fashion designers. | 10am-4pm. $20 for adults. Perelman Building, 2525 Pennsylvania Ave. phlassembled.net

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Barnet Fair Vintage and Handmade Holiday Market

Pop into the pop-up shop, and check out some handmade holiday ďŹ nds. Vendors include: Cactus Collective, Of An Era, Shop Journal, Pearce, Angela Monaco, Stefanie Fuoco, Patricia Poteat, Rod Martino and more. Come ready to eat, drink and shop. | 11am-4pm. Free admission. Barnet Fair, 139 N. 3rd St. barnetfairhair.com

CAUSES

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Get Them Home For The Holidays Adoption Event & Celebration

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raise the roof roof! Dress your pets in their holiday ďŹ nest, and take a photo with Santa. For just $10 you will receive a stocking ďŹ lled with holiday goodies and a digital photo of your pet! 100 percent of proceeds beneďŹ t Fishtails Fighting Chance Fund. Want to provide an adoptable pet of City of Elderly Love and Citizens For A No-Kill Philadelphia with a forever home? Come and meet your potential furry new friend. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, and a barking good time! | noon-3pm. Free admission. Fishtown Animal Hospital, 233 E. Girard Ave. theďŹ shtownanimalhospital.com/event

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 Southeast by Southeast Holiday Craft Fair

The holiday season is all about giving back, so come buy gifts that beneďŹ t immigrants and refugees. Peruse handmade crafts and textiles from all over the city, made by people all over the world. This year, put presents under the tree whose sales directly beneďŹ t Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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MOVIES

Philadelphia Psychotronic Film Society Meeting

Calling all movie buffs. Come for free screenings of cult/weirdo/B-movie fare. BYOB and watch a ďŹ&#x201A;ick with other ďŹ lm lovers. After signing into three meetings, you will receive an enamel pin of the Philadelphia Psychotro-

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 FOOD

Ingredients Across Border: Cinnamon Can you already smell the cinnamon in the air? Learn about the spice in different cultures from a number of speakers who will connect meals to home and place. Dishes will include Liberian rice bread, baklava and Sudanese cinnamon tea. This program is presented in partnership with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, as part of An Immigrant Alphabet art installation designed to raise awareness of the experiences of immigrants and refugees. | 6-8pm. $10. Free Library of Philadelphia Culinary Literacy Center. 1901 Vine St. freelibrarycook.eventbrite. com nic Film Society Logo. | 7:30-9:30pm. Free.

PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St. facebook.com/ events

ART

OPEN MIC

Philly Rising

Check out the Philly scene of artists. Musicians, bands, poets, comedians, and more will take the stage, and show their skills.

The winner will go on to Philly Rising Monthly Showcase. The winner of that becomes the standout performer of the month and wins a prize package that includes a spin on Hometown Heroes WSTW, a free song recorded and mixed by Neptune Wavs and a featured spot at a Future Philly Rising Event. They will also perform at Downstairs at World Cafe Live as part of the end of the year showcase. | 6pm. Free admission. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

Unsilent Night

Instead of seeing a Christmas show, why not be a part of one? Participate in Phil Klineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interactive sound sculpture! Bring a boombox, mp3 player, or smart phone and play one of the four tracks of the original composition while walking through East Passyunk.

For added fun, get dressed up in Christmas lights, glow sticks, or anything along those lines for a visual element. | 7-8pm. The Singing Fountain, 11th St and E Passyunk Ave. unsilentnight.com

CAUSES

Christmas Light Show

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoy the Christmas festivities, and do some good along the way. See Christmas lights and meet Santa. There will also be a donation box for the Flying Dutchman Foundation, a nonproďŹ t that raises autism awareness. | 5-11pm. Donations. 1500 S. 13th St.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 THEATER

crafty. Choose a wine, pint, or pilsner glass, and uncork your creative side. All supplies are provided with your ticket. Just come ready to wing it and paint! | 7-9pm. $30. East Coast Wings & Grill, Aramingo Super Ctr., 2539 Castor Ave. drinkablearts.com/event

GAMES

The Color Purple Musical Tour

Okay, Broadway babies, this one is for you! Watch the Tony Award-winning musical, based off the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, about an African Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the South. With a musical score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, you are sure to have a riveting and soulful experience. The musical will run through Dec. 17. | 7:30pm. Prices vary.

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org/events-andtickets

THEATER

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Star Warsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trivia

May the force be with you for this intergalactic showdown! The battle will include ďŹ ve rounds of trivia focusing on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rouge One,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Force Awakensâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Original Trilogy.â&#x20AC;? What better way to pump yourself up for the release of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Last Jediâ&#x20AC;? than with refreshing your memory on the entire franchise? Remember to reserve tickets for your entire team. | 8-10pm. Free. The Callback Bar at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel Street. punchlinephilly.com

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 CYCLING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Walnut Street Theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Get into the Christmas spirit with Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Carol.â&#x20AC;? Watch Walnut Street Theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future who visit him on Christmas Eve. The show will be playing through Dec. 23. | 10:30am. Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut St. $15-$18. walnutstreettheatre.org

MUSIC

Elephant Stone at Underground Arts

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