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Wynnter of discontent Casino developer reneges on involvement with Foxwoods Philadelphia, imperiling riverfront gambling in South Philly.

By Joseph Myers Review Contributor

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ast Thursday, Steve Wynn, not yet two months into reviving the Foxwoods casino project, likely consigned it to its coffin. Wynn Resorts, for which the 68-year-old billionaire serves as chairman and chief executive officer, announced it has abandoned plans to bring a casino to Columbus Boulevard

by May 2011.

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Karen Wolfe, right, and daughter Gwendolyn Koziara, 7, planted petunias with other LoMo volunteers outside of Southern, 2101 S. Broad St., as part of the third annual Philly Spring Cleanup Saturday.

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S ta f f P h o t o b y G r e g B e z a n i s

Local residents pulled up their sleeves for a day of beautification as a part of an annual citywide event.

Stepping down

When Chip Reitano held his first practice at Neumann-Goretti on November 14, 2000, he knew it was “the start of something special.

By Bill Gelman................Page 40

By Erica J. Minutella Review Intern

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hose Philadelphians not busy sleeping in Saturday might have noticed some strange sounds from the outdoors. Amidst the everyday clamor of traffic and the morning chirping coming from birds, one might have been able to discern the swishing of brooms against

the sidewalks or the crunching of shovels in beds of dirt. Curious residents may have stuck their heads out of their windows and doors to find a bevy of locals working to beautify the neighborhood.

The early hustle and bustle was all a part of the 2010 Philly Spring Cleanup, “Keep up the Sweep up,” which ran 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eager residents young and old were removing litter from pavements, planting

trees, and tending greenery in neighborhoods spanning the city limits.

South Philadelphia in particular hosted a total of 22 cleanup sites, which included efforts as simple as neighbors pitching in to clean up their blocks as well as wider projects coordinated by local civic groups. Some official sites inSee CLEANUP page 13

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Lifestyles: Snapping shots of her life

After leaving New York to travel around India, a woman with local ties unexpectedly moved into her family’s East Passyunk home and is now sharing her art at a local coffee shop through April.

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Police Report: Landlord shoots tenant

A man was allegedly shot multiple times inside his home by his landlord Saturday morning.

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After educating children for decades, a local Catholic school will shut its doors for good in June.

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Word on the Street

With Steve Wynn backing out of the Foxwoods project, how do you think the Gaming Board should address the future of the project?

“The Gaming Board has to be realistic. They have to understand that a lot of this is caused by community opposition and any other investor is going to see that.”

Christine Flowers, Broad and Porter streets

“They need to bring Steve Wynn back in. I think [Mayor Michael] Nutter had something to do with why he backed out and it’s a real loss.”

Sharon DeBrewer, 23rd and Morris streets

“I think they should try to get Steve Wynn back or find another buyer.”

Ashley Villari, 10th and Wolf streets

“They made a mistake with not letting [Steve] Wynn do what he wanted to do ... They should look for someone who has knowledge of the gambling industry instead of them making the decision.”

Joseph Ferrante, 16th and Jackson streets Interviews by Rachel Halkias Photos by Natalie Kellem

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Lion in the streets

To the Editor: I use the title “Lion in the streets” as a metaphor to draw attention to the fact that we are in danger again — and not from the four-legged beasts of the jungle that we all recognize as dangerous — but to the danger of our own planting because here we go again with a new initiative to turn South Philly green and to plant more trees on the sidewalks.

I had thought it was common knowledge and understood that the sidewalks cannot hold a tree because the walkways are too narrow and the tree will be too close to the foundation of a house. I understand the concept of a tree-lined street. It’s a vision that we all had back in the 1970s. it was just a dream that soon turned into a nightmare.

People got sick from the fungus and mold spores coming from the growth on the trees. Foundations and pipes got cracked. The people that fought those battles are now in nursing homes or moved on to the so-called better place. The new homeowners have no knowledge of what that generation went through trying to save their houses. So let me say it again, kill a tree, save your house and community. Don’t let the lions eat the front or the back of your homes.

Thomas J. Barnes South Philadelphia

Being resourceful To the Editor: Perhaps citizens of Pennsylvania may take some assurance that the destructive and dangerous federal health legislation will be thwarted by the actions of State Attorney Tom Corbett in conjunction with at least a dozen other states to defend citizens’ constitutional rights and freedoms through the judiciary. The state’s legislature should too stand with the people.

Hopefully, Corbett also has taken steps to secure the states polling places so Pennsylvanians are not disenfranchised by lawless organizations in upcoming elections. There is also a great concern about the work of scientist Michael Mann, who worked out of Penn State University advancing his man-made global warming theories and who has been accused of falsifying data.

The Environmental Protection Agency subjects our employers to restrictions based on such data and has caused much job loss in our tin and steel press shops across Pennsylvania that depend on auto parts contracts. The anti-coal movement also is propelled by these theories that have in recent months been the subject of much exposure in the British press. We are a state abundant in coal resources. Coal powers about half of our nation’s electrical energy. We need responsible, courageous and righteous men and women in government and we need citizens to encourage them.

The EPA is today acting as a lawless agency. That is, it is acting with no authority of law to interfere with Americans and the acquisition and use of coal resources for their needs.

Laws should serve the interest of the people, not special interest groups and politicians. The EPA attacks all citizens through its attacks on our businesses that provide us with our daily needs. It threatens us and our businesses with IRS agents and the security forces of our own United States Department of Justice.

Alfred Essex South Philadelphia

Jobs, jobs, jobs To the Editor: How much longer will America’s gravest recession last?

Of course, no one knows for sure, but a table produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which has tracked the increase or decrease in non-farm jobs since 1939 as reported in its monthly employer survey, offers a very cautionary note.

From its post-Great Depression base of 29.2 million, America added 109.6 million non-farm jobs until reaching the peak figure of 138.8 million in 2007.

Since December ’07, when this Great Recession started, non-farm payrolls have declined by 11.2 million, and employment overall has declined by 13 million jobs. Replacing these millions of jobs — and adding the 140,000 a month needed in order to keep pace with growth in the labor force — must be our nation’s highest priority. And yet, sadly, it isn’t.

The bureau’s non-farm payroll table offers a focused summary of job cre-

ation in the past and a strong sense of what may be possible in the future.

America’s best three-year job creation total was 10.3 million, which occurred from 1997 to ’99 — Its second best effort produced 9.4 million jobs between 2004 and ’06 and the third-best performance was 7.7 million new jobs in the years 1984 to ’86.

But America needs to find at least 11.2 to 13 million jobs right now just to get us back to December 2007’s employment level, which itself was no great shakes.

And for every month we delay further, the total increases by 140,000 jobs, which, if measured over three years, would total five million. Yet, not once in seven decades have we ever added more than 10.3 million jobs in three years.

Economists can debate which single lever can best add millions of jobs a year for the next several years but, to date, we have used almost none of the arrows in the nation’s job recovery quiver. Meanwhile, 18 to 20 percent of America’s workers have been unemployed or extremely underemployed for 27 months.

Like the unemployables of the Great Depression before FDR came along, America’s jobless today face the cruelest of choices: hunger, homelessness and declining heath. And their anxiety and anger are growing even as their hope fades.

But the jobless are not completely destitute in a democracy. They still own their votes which can be spent on election days or not. Given their sheer numbers, the jobless can determine the outcome of any election. And their decision to go vote or to boycott an election make them a power block to be courted and convinced that jobs, jobs, jobs is more that cheap political rhetoric.

If the bureau’s total non-farm payroll history is any indication, the jobless will have at least three election cycles — 2010, ’12 and ’14 — to spend those votes, and then, as embittered as they will be, theirs will be the last (sad) laughs.

Rick Sloan Acting Executive Director Union of Unemployed Marlboro, Md.

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tribute acts on the landscape are slapped as ‘hacks.’ That’s especially so in the world of the Beatles, in which a myriad of acts attempt to replicate the Fab Four in every manner. The first thing you’ll notice upon experiencing the Fab Faux is that the band doesn’t ape the Beatles look. There’s no wigs or Beatles-que threads.

“That’s just something that we never thought about adding to what we do,” vocalist-bassist Will Lee said. “We focus on other things.”

The Fab Faux, which also includes vocalist-guitarists Jimmy Vivino and Frank Agnello, keyboardist Jack Petruzelli and drummer Rich Pagano, focuses solely on the music, which is arguably the most gripping, moving and meaningful poprock ever crafted.

“The Beatles had a massive impact on me,” Lee said. “I remember when I was growing up in Texas and they played the Ed Sullivan Show (in 1964) and it just changed my life. I don’t know if I would be a musician today if it weren’t for the Beatles.” Lee doesn’t need the ...

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n off-duty officer called police when he spotted a 47-year-old man on the 2200 block of Snyder Avenue bleeding and spitting upblood around 11:38 a.m. Saturday, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said.

The victim is believed to have told the officer, who provided first aid while awaiting police and a medic, that his landlord, Harold Blackson, 50, of the 1900 block of South Lambert Street, had shot him inside his dwelling on the same block following an argument. Blackson allegedly fled in a black and white taxi.

The man was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in critical condition, Tolliver said.

Police located Blackson driving his taxi on the 1700 block of Taylor Street, arrested him and charged him with attempted murder, aggravated assault, firearm violations and related offenses. Blackson allegedly had a loaded AMT .380 caliber pistol in his possession when he was arrested, Tolliver said.

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A Grays Ferry man, who demanded money as he held up a couple at gunpoint, fell for a police trap and was arrested hours later April 7.

Leevin Parker, 19, of the 1500 block of South Bambrey Street, approached the driver’s side of a 21-year-old man’s car as he and his 19-year-old girlfriend were parked on the 1500 block of South Stillman Street around 2 a.m., Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said.

Parker allegedly pointed a revolver at the man and demanded money, but when the couple handed him $15 and two cell phones, he was not satisfied. He is believed to have demanded more cash and cocked the gun, so the man offered to drive him to an ATM to withdraw more funds, Tolliver said. Parker allegedly hopped in the backseat behind the driver and was taken to the Hess gas station, 3300 Grays Ferry Ave. The 21-year-old exited the car, but on the way to the ATM, he saw a police car and tried to flag it down. Parker fled from the car and the girlfriend drove off leaving her boyfriend behind, but it is unclear if police saw the 21-year-old.

The man went home before going to

check on his girlfriend at her Delaware County home, Tolliver said. When he returned home at about 4 a.m., he reported the crime to police. Police called the girlfriend’s cell phone, which the suspect allegedly answered. A female officer posing as the woman set a time to meet him near his home on the 2600 block of Tasker Street where police nabbed Parker with the girlfriend’s BlackBerry.

Parker was charged with robbery, theft, simple assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, firearm violations and related offenses.

Missing teen found in river A 14-year-old who had been missing since Christmas Eve was discovered in the Schuylkill River April 8. His death has been ruled a suicide.

The Philadelphia Marine Unit pulled the body from the river near the Girard Point Bridge 10:26 a.m. April 8, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Jason Vu Division said. The body was described as a white or Asian male, age 20 to 50 and wearing a dark-colored hoody with sunglasses in the pocket, black shorts, black socks and sneakers.

The Medical Examiner’s Office identified the body as Jason Vu, of the 2200 block of South 23rd Street, via dental records retrieved from his dentist, Tolliver said. The cause of death was suicide by drowning.

Vu was reported missing by his mother at 7:15 p.m. Dec. 24 after Vu’s brother discovered a suicide note on the family computer. He was last seen 8 a.m. Dec. 24 when he said goodbye to his 4-year-old sister before leaving the house.

Vu was described as 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a black hoody and blue jeans.

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Stella Maris students were informed last week that they will have to transfer to a new school due to limited enrollment at 814 Bigler St. File Photo

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he Archdiocese of Philadelphia officially announced Friday that Stella Maris School, 814 Bigler St., would close at the end of the school year due to low enrollment.

Cardinal Justin Rigali reviewed the data from a feasibility study conducted by each school that examined Catholic identity, education programs, personnel, class size, enrollment, facilities, demographics and finances, according to the Archdiocese.

Stella Maris’ closing was announced along with Collingdale-based St. Joseph School.

“It was our hope that through registration and fundraising efforts, Stella Maris and St. Joseph parish schools could remain open, but sadly the conscientious and diligent efforts of the parish schools’ communities were unable to surmount the trend of declining enrollment,” he said in a April 9 statement.

Holy Spirit, 1845 Hartranft St., also was on the chopping block before an unknown donor saved it.

Rigali announced he would consider keeping the school open if it enrolled 175 students for the 2010-’11 school year, according to a press release from the Archdiocese. However, enrollment ended on March 30 with only 69 students on board.

Keeping the school open with such a low enrollment would result in a deficit of more than $800,000, according to the release.

There are 181 students currently enrolled with 27 set to graduate in June. Enrollment has decreased from 284 six years ago.

Rev. Peter J. DiMaria, Principal Sister Lawrence Elizabeth along with other administrators met with the Archdiocese prior to last week’s announcement, but could not find a viable option to keep the school afloat past June.

“It gives me great pain to close our parish

school and I know it will cause tremendous sadness for you, the school families, for our dedicated faculty and your precious children,” DiMaria said in a letter sent home to parents. “Unfortunately, Stella Maris is in crisis now and must take decisive action.

However, Stella Maris will continue to be part of the planning to ensure quality Catholic education for our parishioners and this region of South Philadelphia.”

DiMaria and the Stella Maria Parish School Study Group started to evaluate the school’s viability last September, but an ongoing decrease in enrollment and an increase in costs resulted in DiMaria telling parents in his Feb. 12 letter that he had recommended to the Archdiocese that it close the school. A meeting was scheduled for the following week to provide details to parents, but it was later cancelled due to a death in the vicar’s family. It was never rescheduled.

However, DiMaria vowed to refund registration fees by Monday and organize a meeting at the parish to provide parents with information on academics, programs, tuition and uniforms at St. Monica, 1720 Ritner St., and Epiphany of Our Lord, 1248 Jackson St., according to the Archdiocese.

“It is important to realize that the children of our parish will continue to have access to quality Catholic education. … The school families of Stella Maris who opt to attend either Epiphany of Our Lord or St. Monica Parish School in September 2010 will receive the parish subsidy to make up the difference between out-of-parish tuition and in-parish tuition at the new school,” DiMaria said in a statement. “Stella Maris Parish will offer this subsidy as we continue planning for the future of Catholic elementary education in the area.” SPR

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One-stop shopping Future brides gathered in Pennsport Sunday to help them plan for the big day.

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or many people, Feb. 19, 2011 will be an ordinary winter Saturday, passing without fanfare. Claudia Carbajal, on the other hand, expects it will be one she’ll remember for the rest of her life as it’s her wedding day.

With her walk down the aisle less than a year away, the bride-to-be from 11th Street and Washington Avenue has a lot of important decisions to make. Sunday, she was one of more than 100 guests who attended the Review’s first annual Bride’s Day Out expo at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd.

It featured about 25 vendors for anything a bride could need, including photographers, florists, formal wear and entertainment. Brides and their guests enjoyed light fare supplied by Penns Landing Caterers and a discounted beverage

bar. Tables draped in blue and white lined the walls of the venue, which was cheerfully bedecked with pink and white balloon clusters.

After taking a sip of her rose wine, Carbajal said the event helped her feel more confident about the process. “It puts me at ease, I think,� she said. “I already have an appointment with David’s Bridal and I can get an idea of prices for everything,�

PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE MOFFA, who has been in the picture-taking business for more than four decades, knows something about capturing memories of the big day.

He offers an outdoor “love story� composed of casual romantic photos taken in a scenic location. “I ask, what do you envision your wedding to be?� Moffa, based at 241 McClellan St., said.

While the trend of wedding cupcakes may

be in the past, a new one has emerged. Customized cakes a la the a popular Food Network show “Ace of Cakes� are very popular.

For the all-important cake selection process, Cristina Benigno, coowner of Potito’s Bakery, 1614 Ritner St., recommends placing an order three to six months in advance so decorators can finish the “intricate details.�

And she noted there is a growing demand for groom cakes. “They have themes like sports or race Brides-to-be and friends had a chance to check out cars, often with a dif- everything from wedding gowns to cakes at Sunday’s expo.

P h o t o b y N ata l i e K e l l e m ferent flavors from the traditional cake, like wedding planning story. red velvet.� “The best part is getting to come to For Amy Linder, of 20th and Tasker streets, Sunday’s event was just one of the things like this, like Bride’s Day Out,�

Linder said. perks that comes with being a bride as she is The worst part of wedding planning — tying the knot May 22. She said it has been “People giving me a hard time about it, like her job to do the bulk of the planning, but bridesmaids,� she said with a laugh. SPR now only “labels and small stuff� remain.

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WYNN continued from page 1 The decision daunts hopes many had hatched for rejuvenating Philadelphia’s economy yet resounds as a victory for local activists.

“We are fascinated by the legalization of full gaming in Pennsylvania and stimulated by the opportunity that it presents for Wynn Resorts, but this particular project did not, in the end, present an opportunity that was appropriate for our company,” Wynn said in an April 8 statement.

His words could not have made Lily Cavanagh happier. Wynn’s reversal is “pretty fantastic,” said the organizing director of Casino Free Philadelphia, whose 6,000strong base protested Wynn’s testimony last month before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in Harrisburg.

“We are oversaturated with casinos,” she said, referring to SugarHouse in Fishtown, Harrah’s Chester and Parx Casino in Bensalem.

Foxwoods must now scramble to find help, as an April 29 meeting with the board looms. Richard McGarvey, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, said he could not comment on the likelihood of revocation, but he did say that he is confident that the investors will keep the meeting date.

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n April 24, the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee (PMBC), which is part of the Streets Department’s Sanitation Division, will kick off its 2010 volunteer cleaning season with the first three clean-ups scheduled for the 1st, 3rd, and 17th Police Districts. Block captains and community group leaders in the area who wish to schedule their block for the first cleanup should call their PMBC clean block officer.

For more information, call Stephanie Robinson for the 1st and 3rd Police districts, at 215-685-3988 and William Stern for the 17th Polic District at 215-6853989.

After adding his name to the Foxwoods project on Columbus Boulevard in February, Steve Wynn suddenly backed out of negotiations last week. tion in September ’08 from Governor Ed Rendell and Nutter. The politicians suggested a move from Reed Street and Columbus Boulevard to Eighth and Market streets and Foxwoods agreed.

Last August, an equally unrelenting board approved an extension of the group’s license, which had expired in May, but on the condition that it remain in South Philly.

The South Philly site, according to published reports, cost the casino’s partners roughly $65 million in ’05, with an extra $50 million going towards a casino license two years later. Because the investors had missed a December deadline for constuction renderings and a timeline, the board began instituting a $2,000 a day fine Jan. 27, retroactive to the Dec. 1 deadline.

Wynn was to have made all lost funds, which has reached $272,000 as of today, look like pocket change. He had hoped to benefit from Rendell signing of legislation to allow casinos to add table games Jan. 7. In ’04, the Pennsylvania General Assembly had approved the use of only slot machines.

Investors are now in need a miracle, which Cavanagh does not foresee. “[Wynn’s decision] proves what a beautiful conglomeration of community involvement we have,” she said. “It’s clear that we can fight anything.” SPR Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/ features.

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rom 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 24, the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program will host a tour of Philadelphia murals led by Allison Baver.

The Philadelphia area native and Olympic medalist is fresh off a bronze medal speed skating performance in Vancouver, and will join guests on a two-hour tour of storied Philadelphia murals painted by nationally renowned artists.

The tour begins at South Philadelphia Bar & Grill, 1235 E. Passyunk Ave., and will conclude with lunch there after the tour.

Reservations are required and space is limited. Tickets cost $45 and may be purchased online at www.muralarts.org/ tours or by calling 215-685-0754.

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EVS Supports for Independence is offering free home assessments and modifications to help low-income seniors with visual impairment remain safe in their own homes. To be eligible, you must be a resident of the Philadelphia area.

Modifications include adaptations for lighting, large print and talking clocks and watches, magnifying lamps and other tools. Simple changes such as the removal of tripping hazards can eliminate the risk of injury and provide a more secure environment.

To see if you qualify, please call JEVS Supports for Independence at 267-2981300 or visit www.jevs.org. SPR

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According to published reports, speculation on Wynn’s next move dominated the headlines last week. Many feel he may apply for his own license if the board revokes Foxwoods’. Wynn had sought an extension from the board, hoping it would give him until December ’12 to open the casino, instead of until May ’11, but he he had not applied for an extension before his departure.

Last week, published reports noted Wynn made a stop in Atlantic City to visit the 7.8 million square-foot beachfront Revel Casino Resort project, which remains under construction. Like Foxwoods, the company is in need of financial backing to meet its targeted ’11 opening. Wynn Resorts has denied interest in the project.

Wynn’s unexpected move jeopardizes the fate of a project that has had little but opposition since December ’06, when the board granted a slot parlor license to the Foxwoods Casino Group. The group, based in Ledyard, Conn., consists of members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, which operates two casinos — the Foxwoods Resort Casnio and the MGM Grand at Foxwoods — and a group of investors including Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider that own 70 percent of the project.

However, unrelenting foes, including area civic associations and Casino Free Philadephia, have combatted each move.

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WYNN, A UNIVERSITY of Pennsylvania alumnus, entered the fray on Feb. 23, declaring in a letter to the board that he had joined the partnership. The involvement of an additional investor became necessary when the recession began to dwindle the funds of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, which controls 30 percent of the project.

The mogul, who owns properties in Las Vegas and China, met with the board on March 3 to declare his role in salvaging the project and to convince the board not to revoke its license. According to published reports, under his plan, he would have controlled a 51 percent stake in the casino, with the investors claiming 35 percent and the tribe 14 percent.

The board gave him a March 31 deadline to produce financial documents explaining the funding of the project and an April 26 cutoff for an architectural depiction and a construction timeline. Wynn met both, beating the latter on April 5, the same day he met with Mayor Michael Nutter and other city officials about the project.

Showing his enthusiasm, Wynn said he would have 3,000 slot machines ready, doubling the board’s mandate of 1,500.

He vowed to create a casino that would be “Wynn, top to bottom.” Three days later, his plan bottomed out, leaving many per-

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Joseph Genovese, 20, of the 3100 block of South Juniper Street, was sentenced Tuesday to four to eight years for homicide by a vehicle for driving under the influence plus another three to six years for aggravated assault by a vehicle for driving under the influence, according to court Joseph documents. He faced Genovese up to 27 years for the charges he pled guilty to Feb. 16, according to the District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

According to police, Genovese was driving under the influence when he drove into Cindy Grassi, 43, and Sandra Wacker, 36, both of St. Louis, as they crossed Broad Street at Curtin around 6:30 p.m.

July 10, 2008. The two Cardinals fans were in town to catch a ballgame at Citizens Bank Park.

However, Grassi died from her injuries to her head and body two days later at 10:40 p.m. at HUP while Wacker was in the intensive care unit with brain trauma,

broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder.

In state prison, Genovese will undergo drug treatment, as well as psychiatric and psychological testing in addition to serving 150 hours of community service with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and paying $5,774.71 in restitution and court costs, according to court documents.

Members of Grassiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family flew in to Philadelphia for the sentencing and a statement written by Wacker was read in court, according to the District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The family of Cindy Grassi and Sandra Wacker are all satisfied with this verdict and thankful that they have closure after two years of waiting for this day,â&#x20AC;? Assistant District Attorney Beth McCaffery said in a statement.

Shot in the stomach A 23-year-old was shot once in his abdomen by a man on a bicycle Sunday evening.

The man was on the 500 block of Moore Street around 10:55 p.m. when he was struck, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. Police transported him to HUP. He was transferred in critical condition to Jefferson Hospital Trauma Center where he received surgery, Tolliver said.

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The shooter was described as a black male, medium complexion, age 20 to 25 with braids and wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants.

To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.

Watch men Two armed men broke into a Grays Ferry home forcing a resident to the ground and taking his Rolex watch.

Around 9:04 p.m. Saturday, the duo entered the dwelling on the 2600 block of Mifflin Street carrying black handguns, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. One man pointed a gun to the 42-year-old residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head and told him to get on the ground when both men asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the money?â&#x20AC;? When the man claimed he did not have any, the men rummaged through his pockets and took his Rolex, valued at $7,000, from his wrist.

They searched the rest of the house but came up empty handed fleeing out the front door with the jewelry. A third male left the area with them, Tolliver added.

The scene was processed and fingerprints were collected.

The two who entered the home were de-

scribed as black, age 20 to 25, 6 foot and thin. One was bald and the other had short hair. The third was black with a medium complexion, mid-20s, 5-foot-10, thin, with a mustache and beard and wearing all black.

To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.

Vehicle shot A man heard what sounded like fireworks while sitting in his car in Point Breeze Sunday evening.

When police arrived, the 53-year-old was informed his car was struck by three gunshots, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. He was parked in his 2005 Hyundai facing northbound on the 1500 block of South Garnet Street around 5:11 p.m. when the shots struck his car.

An air conditioner in the front window of a 51-year-old manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home on the block also was struck once, Tolliver said.

Ballistics were recovered from the 1900 block of Tasker Street.

To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013. SPR Contact Staff Writer Amanda Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.

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CLEANUP continued from page 1 cluded Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, 20th Street and Pattison Avenue, Stephen Girard Park, 21st and Shunk streets, and Gold Star Park, Sixth and Wharton streets, among many others.

“We cleaned from Eighth and Wolf all the way down to Broad and Wolf,” Nicola Gordon, resident of 24th and Moore streets, said about her family’s desire to give back to the community.

While the citywide event was orchestrated by Mayor Michael A. Nutter and the Philadelphia Streets Department, groups like the Lower Moyamensing Civic Association concerted efforts on a community basis. LoMo participants worked primarily at South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St. The entire stretch of pavement border-

‘People got involved in a smattering of different ways. They joined up through our e-mail list or went to the Philly Spring Cleanup Web site and found our site through there.’

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Gwendolyn Koziara, 7, in gardening.

“We really wanted to help make South Philadelphia a little cleaner and a little more beautiful,” she said.

Another volunteer, Rich Cucarese, traveled all the way from Levittown with his two daughters, Gia, 7, and Arianna, 5.

“We’ve been trying to get some stuff started in our area because we have a lot of problems down there with a lot of trash around the roads and nobody wants to take any responsibility,” he said. “We come down to Philly sometimes to go to the zoo, so we heard this was going on and we wanted to come down and help.”

AT ABOUT THE same time and a bit further to the north, the South of South Neighborhood Association was busy with similar projects around the area of 22nd and Christian streets.

“Probably around 50 to 75 volunteers showed up at our two locations,” said Andrew Dalzell, program coordinator of SOSNA. The first SOSNA team met at Broad Street and Washington Avenue and contin-

ued west to 16th Street while the second team started at 22nd and South streets and moved south to Washington Avenue. In addition, volunteers focused on cleaning up an area construction site as well as a shopping market lot.

“People got involved in a smattering of different ways,” Dalzell said. “They joined up through our e-mail list or went to the Philly Spring Cleanup Web site and found our site through there.”

An added incentive for SOSNA participants came through a special partnership with the Sidecar Bar and Grille, 2201 Christian St., which offered bracelets that guaranteed happy hour priced drinks all day long to volunteers who joined in the SOSNA effort.

Perhaps the most mobile cleanup participant was Nutter himself. The mayor commenced the event at 9 a.m. with an outdoor celebration at Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School, located at 18th Street and Girard Avenue. He was joined actor/teacher Tony Danza, along with members of the Streets Department.

Nutter then proceeded through a hectic tour of six of the 200 total project sites

within the city. One of the stops along his way included the Southern site.

Around 1 p.m., shortly after LoMo members finished raffling off 2010 Census T-shirts to volunteers and relaxing with a spread of pizzas, the mayor arrived to plant a tree in the Southern orchard.

“Cleaning up is not a one day thing,” the mayor said. “Think of it as you think of brushing your teeth or taking a shower.

You don’t do those one time; you don’t clean up one time.”

The mayor thanked everyone who participated in the day’s activities, but urged everyone to continue to do their part in making Philadelphia a greener city.

“Get involved,” he said. “If everyone does their part — I’m not asking you to go save the whales — just do your part, sweep your stuff, take care of your sidewalk. I love whales, wonderful, but not many at Broad and Snyder. So if you just take care of your little part of the planet, everything will be fine.” SPR Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/ features.

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ing Southern was arrayed in chalk illustrations meticulously drawn by participants that day. Sidewalk art included sketches of trees as well as environmentally-friendly messages, such as “This way to a cleaner Philly” or “Recycle.”

“About 100 people turned out for the cleanup,” Kim Massare, president of LoMo, said. “We have 30 members from City Year, a Target team, and some people from Beneficial Bank, as well as local neighbors.”

Volunteers spent the morning handing recycling bins out to residents, distributing flyers about the Recyclebank program and clearing the surrounding blocks of debris.

During the afternoon hours, LoMo volunteers switched to tasks like painting fences and planting tulips in the small orchard of the Southern parking lot. The Southern orchard is the only official green space within the bounds of LoMo’s jurisdiction, according to Massare.

Karen Wolfe, of the 2500 block of South Hancock Street, joined her daughter

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After leaving New York to travel around India, a woman with local ties unexpectedly moved into her family’s East Passyunk home and is now sharing her art at a local coffee shop through April.

By Jess Fuerst Review Contributor

W

hen women everywhere read “Eat, Pray, Love,” the idea of leaving the hustle and bustle of a working girl’s world behind became a shared fantasy.

The 2006 book may have inspired many, but Maria Camoratto created her own unique journey without the aid of the New York Times best-seller.

“I came to point in time where I was in living in New York City, I had a very good job and a nice apartment and, I just thought, ‘This is it?’” Camoratto said.

Her self-reflection put plans to trek across India for three months — eventually extended to six — into motion. The art history buff and long-time photographer snapped countless pictures throughout her journey that she turned into a 21print exhibit being featured through the end of April at Black N Brew, 1523 E. Passyunk Ave. “I didn’t choose the ones most personal to me as the ones that are most compelling,” Camoratto said.

Clearing out her apartment upon departure and subletting it to a friend, it was clear Camoratto had no intention of moving back to her old way of doing things.

“Very quickly in India I decided I was making all these subtle changes and big changes and if I went back to New York I’d pick up where I left off,” Camoratto said. “And that was not the intention.”

Upon her return last fall, she moved

Lifestyles into her mother’s childhood home at 11th and Tasker streets to get her bearings. However, she got more than she bargained for.

“I love it. I love it. I really am enjoying it. [South Philly] is at a really nice stage of development — a developing community,” Camoratto said. “It has everything. I can walk to the organic green deli on Passyunk, or I can go to the ACME a block away. There is a farmer’s market in the summertime.”

Though both parents are from the area — meeting at a her maternal grandfather’s pharmacy at 11th and Annin streets — Camoratto grew up the sixth of six children in Marlton, N.J. Assimilating into the local community has been an adventure akin to the trek she took through India, and one Camoratto enjoys on a daily basis.

“I just attended my first East Passyunk Crossing meeting, so, yes, I am looking to get more involved [in the community],” Camoratto said.

She noted her art exhibit is a chance to explore the community in a unique way and make an impression on the new neighborhood.

“In looking at [the photos I displayed] now, I chose a lot of people and I was surprised. I don’t take images of people if they don’t know it, so many of the people in India would pose and they were really great about it,” Camoratto said, adding the impetus for her journey was to do “something that was fulfilling for me — if I’m not going to take the traditional path and if that’s not really what was happening right now, I want to do something equally satisfying.”

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AFTER GRADUATING FROM Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. in 1993 with a bachelor’s in art history, Camoratto took a year off to manage a handcrafted art store in Philadelphia.

“It was in Liberty Place. We sold upscale, high-end art crafts,” she said of the Center City-based business.

The following year brought the artist to the Newark-based New Jersey Institute of Technology for a master’s in architecture.

With degree in hand, Camoratto decided to do what she does best: Travel.

“I was a Peace Corps volunteer and I wound up staying in El Salvador for three years,” Camoratto, who spent some additional time abroad in Costa Rica, said. “I love to travel. You bring a little bit of you to them and them to you — bring a bit of their culture home with you.”

Snapping pictures during all of her journeys, Camoratto has walked a fine line between artist and architect, often meshing the two into one profession.

“I worked for Mia Lin, she did the Vietnam Memorial in D.C. She was very influential [on my work].” Camoratto said.

“She was green before anyone else was green. She is interested in how it makes people feel — with architecture and art

my interest has always been how does it affect the community.

“I have a lot of gifts that I’ve gotten in my life and you want to give some of that back to the community.”

Since the start of her professional work, Camoratto has been committed to using her skills to help those less fortunate. In New York City, she was a senior project manager for a company that rehabbed foreclosed houses and working with the owners to subsidize and fund renovating the property.

“I enjoyed the work but there was a point in time when I was too young not to do anything more,” she said.

When Camoratto left on her spiritual journey that took her to the country’s southern tip before a flight back north to further explore the Himalayas, the Tibetan resettlement and an encounter with the Dalai Lama, she never pictured East Passyunk as her final destination.

“My family is from Philly, but if you had asked me two years ago if I was going to buy my mother’s home, I would have said, ‘No way, I live in New York!” Camoratto, who purchased the dwelling from her aunt in November, said.

However, the attraction was too strong to deny.

“I was staying here when I was interviewing and figuring things out,” Camoratto, who turned down a job in San Francisco, after falling in love with the area, said. “It very quickly felt like home.”

The new digs are an odd meeting of old and new. Bringing in her own furnishings, Camoratto also kept her mother’s former bedroom set and a Hollywood-style boudoir that her grandfather owned. With family down the street and her parents the closest they have been since Camoratto left home at age 18, discovering Philadelphia has been an extension of her enlightening that started in India.

“It’s an exciting learning curve,” Camoratto said. “You have to get to know your way around and get to know the people.”

Carving out a place in her new home, Camoratto took a job with the Philadelphia Housing Authority as senior architect and is teaching yoga classes at HawthorneYoga and Reiki, 1241 Carpenter St., after getting her certification at intensives during her trip to India.

The Black N Brew show marks the beginning of Camoratto’s integration into the community and talks with the Santore Library, Seventh and Carpenter streets, have begun about displaying some of her prints there, as well. “[The show at Black N Brew] was part of placing my roots in a new community. I consider myself an artist, using the terms loosely,” Camoratto said. “It was a place in my neighborhood and it’s only two blocks away from me.” SPR

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By Tom Cardella Columnist

Once in April

This is another in a series about Eleanor and Pete, the columnist’s parents. It is written not only to honor them, but all lovers of a generation now gone.

M Teen comic book fan Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) transforms into a superhero in “Kick-Ass,” which is based on the comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

By R. Kurt Osenlund Movie Reviewer

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hard-core hybrid of “Kill Bill,” “Spider-Man” and a witty teen comedy, “Kick-Ass” has much to offer. It’s exciting, wickedly funny and even has time for a little puppy love that’s sweeter than you’d expect from a subversive superhero movie whose title would get many kids grounded if they uttered it at home.

And, frankly, while my adolescent self would hate me for saying this, most of those kids should be shielded from this splatter-rific flick. Though a savvy and unique addition to the cape-and-cowl genre, it’s teeming with expletives, deaths and dismemberments, and it manages to shock despite being of an era in which the “Saw” franchise is nearing its seventh installment.

Why? Because the merciless brutality often comes courtesy of children barely old enough to juggle homework and hormones.

Yet, for viewers of appropriate age and tolerance levels, the controversial content of “Kick-Ass” is part of its charm. Directed and co-written by Matthew Vaughn, the adaptation of the comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. is designed to keep its harsh and tender elements in balance.

Its subject matter grows quite dark, but it’s almost never without the bubble-gum colors of a Saturday morning cartoon.

Teenager Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), who on a whim becomes the haphazard hero of the title, takes a beating and is poised to serve it right back, but his helpthy-neighbor motives are as old and pure as those of Beaver Cleaver. And 11-yearold Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz), who fillets mobsters with a flick of her samurai sword, has an oddly affecting relationship with her retired-cop dad (Nicolas Cage) to offset her propensity to spill blood.

With Mark Strong and Christopher MintzPlasse as a father-son nemesis team, and Lyndsy Fonseca as the hero’s squeeze, “Kick-Ass” is a movie of the times, both in its shrewd utilization of insta-media (camera phones! YouTube!) and its insistence on not pushing, but shoving, the envelope. The latter will raise many an eyebrow, but it doesn’t wound the film’s fine craftsmanship.

Kick-Ass R Three-and-a-half reels out of four In area theaters tomorrow

Recommended Rental Avatar PG-13 Available April 22 The most talked about movie of 2009 and the most successful movie in history, James Cameron’s astonishing sci-fi saga “Avatar” needs no recommendation from me, as everyone from tweens to grandparents has already paid a visit to the lush, bioluminescent jungles of Pandora.

For those who still haven’t, know this: While seeing the film in your living room won’t measure up to the enveloping experience of catching it on the big screen, the beauty of the imagery will hit you just the same. For Cameron, though not a genius in the screenwriting department, thinks as much about unadulterated artistry as he does jaw-dropping theatrics. SPR Comment on these movies or reviews and see the trailers at www.southphillyreview.com/artsand-entertainment/movies

om only dated one guy and she married him. It was often the way it was back then. It seemed to work more often than not. The marriage, like many marriages, had more than its share of bumps in the road. The one sure thing was they loved one another and made it work. He died four years shy of what would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. For her, that was when the terrible loneliness set in.

Widows back then did not remarry. They were expected to keep faithful evermore. If you were lonely, well, that was now your life. Get over it. You visited family. She did what was expected of her. She endured.

She was still a pretty woman. In her 70s, she wore her hair cut short with blonde highlights. Her skin was fair, her eyes green like the old Helen O’Connell song.

Sadly, she also was bipolar. When depressed, she would lie on the couch in total darkness. The only time she spoke was when I brought her food. She wanted to be reassured I had paid her bills on time. She lived half of her life in darkness. Perhaps you could call hers a half-life.

Eventually, the depression would lift like a dark cloud passes to let the sunshine through. It was then that she would discard her bathrobe and dress in the brightest colors she could find. She was reborn, springing from the cocoon of her apartment like some beautiful butterfly. Sometimes she even would convince herself the depression was gone for good, but inevitably it always returned.

It was in April one year during one of her manic phases when she met a man.

It happened quite by accident. She was washing her clothes at a nearby laundromat when he walked into her life. He was not what you would call handsome. He wore the kind of anonymous clothing that is the unofficial uniform of some seniors.

The beige Members Only jacket reminded her of Pete, her late husband.

In retrospect, I think what attracted mom to Ben — that was his name — was his soft-spoken manner. He seemed like a gentleman. He had a nice car with a sparkling clean interior. He loved the Atlantic City casinos. Most of all, he let her do the

talking and make the decisions.

Mom was in love. It was not the same kind of love that I had witnessed between her and my father. This was more like teen-age love. I felt as if I were getting a glimpse of my mother as a vivacious teen.

Ben worshipped her. I was happy for her.

When I realized the relationship had gotten serious, I attempted to explain Mom’s illness to Ben. I wanted to prepare him for the time, not far off, when his spring blossom would fade away and retire to a couch in a dark room for weeks at a time. I couldn’t tell whether Ben fully understood the implications of sharing this half light, half shadow world in which mom lived.

Mom became determined to do something about treating her illness. She wanted to prevent the onset of another depression.

She admitted herself to Friends Hospital for treatment. Ben visited her. He was a bit puzzled, but still loyal and docile. He raised no questions. During one of our visits to the hospital, Mom confided to me that Ben was even better than my father. I couldn’t help grimace at the remark. “He even irons clothes and polishes the furniture,” she explained. She was ecstatic.

Mom was not cured of her depression.

Despite the treatments, it swept over her like locusts darkening the sky. Ben was undaunted in his attention to her. Maybe this could work.

It was a late, spring evening. Mom and Ben were walking arm-in-arm along South Broad Street. Suddenly, a woman sprang at them from the shadows. She grabbed Ben by the arm. “He’s my husband!,” she shouted, “and you can’t have him.” Ben said softly, “Eleanor, I’m sorry.” He was led away by his wife and they disappeared down the street, leaving my mother in stunned silence.

Mom had given me solace many times when one of my affairs of the heart had ended badly. I felt strange now that it was I consoling her. This was not the end of any youthful affair from which the heart quickly recovers. This was not a stage of life where your broken heart mends and you find another. Mom knew that what was gone was her last chance at happiness.

I never saw Ben again. Mom hardly mentioned him, until one day she mentioned that he had passed away. A small tear trickled down her face. Mom carried on. She endured. SPR Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/opinion/cardella.

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“Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins” is on stage through April 18. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. 215-985-0420. www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.

“Henry IV, Part I” runs through May 2. Tickets: $10-$35. St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-0395. www.lanterntheater.org.

Ss. John Neumann & Maria Goretti class of 1975, reunites 7 p.m.-midnight April 16. Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, Boston Ave. and The Boardwalk. Cost: $75. Maria Montone Polillo, bchbunny1105@comcast. net; Joe Sarnese, 800-962-5373, ext. 2.

Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime, performs 8:30 p.m.

April 16. Tickets: $20-$22.50. Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th St. 215-627-1332. www.electricfactory.info.

“Earth Day in Pennsport,” is 9 a.m. April 17.

Dickinson Square Park, Fourth and Tasker streets.

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St. John’s Baptist Church flea market takes place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17. Table rentals available.

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Free Library Festival is April 17-18. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. www.freelibrary.org.

Fourth Annual Community Shredding Event is 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 17 rain or shine. Locations are: 13th and Geary streets; 17th and Hartranft streets; 10th and Bigler streets; and 18th and Bigler streets. 215-271-1701.

Chelsea Handler delivers laughs 8 p.m. April 17.

Tickets: $55-$85. Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 877-598-8696. www.ticketmaster.com.

Colin Hay sings 7:30 p.m. April 20-21. Tickets: $35$45. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com.

“Family Story Night,” for ages 2-6, is 7 p.m. April 21. Fumo Family Library Branch, 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.

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Live shows >Angie Stone and Leela James: 8 p.m. April 16. Tickets: $39.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. >Maurice Brown: 8 p.m. April 16. Tickets: $10. Chris’s Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St. 215-568-3131. www.chrisjazzcafe.com. >Edie Carey: 11 p.m. April 17. Tickets: $5. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. >Gaelic Storm and Carbon Leaf: 7:30 p.m. April 18. Tickets: $29.50.

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com. >Curtis Chamber Orchestra: 8 p.m. April 21. Tickets: $23. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Richard Goode: 8 p.m. April 22. Tickets: $23. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org.

One Night of Queen: 8 p.m. April 22. Tickets: $32.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: 8 p.m. April 23. Tickets: $38.50$48.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

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Cowboy Junkies: 7:30 p.m. April 24. Tickets: $40-$50. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com.

Joe Bonamassa: 8 p.m. April 24.

Tickets: $27.50-$40. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Steve Harvey: 8 p.m. April 24.

Tickets: $42.50-$49.50. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. 800-2984200. www.liacourascenter.com.

Thirty Seconds to Mars: 8:30 p.m.

April 24. Tickets: $31-$33. Electric Factory, 421 N Seventh St. 215-6271332. www.electricfactory.info.

Jason Reeves: 8 p.m. April 21.

Tickets: $13-$15. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com.

Echo and the Bunnymen and Hatcham Social: 7:30 p.m. April 25.

Tickets: $30-$35. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Hot Chip: 8 p.m. April 25. Tickets: $30-$33. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 877-598-8696. www. livenation.com.

Discovering Einstein’s God: An Evening With Krista Tippett: 7-8 p.m. April 27. Tickets: $24-$29.

Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St. 215893–1999. www.KimmelCenter.org.

Hagen Quartet: 8 p.m. April 28.

Tickets: $23. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela: 8 p.m.

April 28. Tickets: $36.50-$46.50.

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com.

Belcea Quartet: 8 p.m. April 29.

Tickets: $23. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 215569-8080. www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Roberto Díaz and Meng-Chieh Liu: 8 p.m. April 30. Tickets: $23.

American Philosophical Society, 104 S. Fifth St. 215-569-8080. www. pcmsconcerts.org.

Bill Cosby: 4 and 8 p.m. May 1.

Tickets: $49-$67. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Corinne Bailey Rae: 9 p.m. May 1. Tickets: $27.50-$30.50. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 877598-8696. www.livenation.com.

Johnny Mathis: 7:30 p.m. May 2.

Tickets: $40-$61. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. academyofmusic.org.

Sia: 8 p.m. May 2. Tickets: $2-$23.

Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 877-598-8696. www. livenation.com.

Mark Knopfler: 8 p.m. May 7.

Tickets: $39-$85. Tower Theatre, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 877-598-8696. www.livenation.com.

Tommy James and The Shondells: 8 p.m. May 7. Tickets: $39.50.

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com.

Love Songs and Doo-Wop: 8 p.m. May 8. Tickets: $42.50-$52.50.

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com.

Pat Metheny: 8 p.m. May 18. Tickets: $52.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-5727650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Railroad Earth: 7:30 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $24-$34. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com.

Buddy Guy: 7:30 p.m. May 21.

Tickets: $29.50-$49.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com.

Mo’Nique: 8 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $39.50-$59.50. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.liacourascenter.com.

Dr. Rudi and Sharon Swanepoel Sunday: 11 am and 6:30 pm Monday—Wednesday 7:00 pm

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>Academy of Natural Sciences: “First Impressions: Thomas Horsfield’s printed plants of Java,” through May 2. “Looking at Animals,” through May 16; “Creatures of the Abyss,” June 5-Sept. 6. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-2991000. www.ansp.org. >African American Museum: “Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia, 1776-1876,” ongoing. 701 Arch St. 215-574-0380. www.aampmuseum.org. >American Philosophical Society: “Dialogues with Darwin: An Exhibition of Historical Documents and Contemporary Art,” April 17 to Oct. 17. 104 S. Fifth St. 215-440-3400. www.amphilsoc.org. >American Swedish Historical Museum: “Printscapes: Impressions of Nature,” through May 2; “Nudes by Anders Zorn” and “Material Matters: Samples from the Textile Collection,” both through spring. 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-3891776. www.americanswedish.org.

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Museums/Exhibits/ Galleries

Art Institute of Philadelphia: 1622 Chestnut St. www.artinstitutegallery.com. >Asian Arts Initiative: “Carrying Across,” through Apr. 30. “The World Through Our Eyes,” May 7 to June 25. 1219 Vine St. 215-557-0455. www. asianartsinitiative.org. >Bridgette Mayer Gallery: “Explosive Relationships,” and “New Ceramic Works,” both through May 1. “New Works,” May 4-29. Opening reception is 6-8:30 p.m. May 7; “Group Show Benefit” for Back on My Feet, June.

Opening reception is 6-8:30 p.m. June 4; Gallery Artists Group Show, July.

Opening reception is 6-8:30 p.m. July 2. 709 Walnut St. 215-413-8893. www. mayerartconsultants.com. >Chemical Heritage Foundation: “Of This Century: Residents, Fellows and Select Guest Artists of The Clay Studio, 2000-2010,” through May 2. 315 Chestnut St. 215925-2222. www.chemheritage.org. >The Clay Studio: “Of This Century: Residents, Fellows and Select Guest Artists of The Clay Studio, 2000-2010,” through May 2. 137-39 N. Second St. 215-925-3453. www. theclaystudio.org. >Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia: “Sketches by members of The Philadelphia Sketch Club in the Salon and Dining Room,” “Jewelry

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Animal Liberation Orchestra: 9 p.m. May 21. Tickets: $10.50-$17. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 877-598-8696. www.livenation.com.

Delbert McClinton: 8 p.m. May 22.

Tickets: $36. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-5727650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Toad the Wet Sprocket: 8 p.m.

May 26. Tickets: $27.50-$32.50.

Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com.

Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer: 8 p.m. May 27. Tickets: $38.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-5727650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Carole King and James Taylor: 7:30 p.m. June 10 and 22. Tickets: $39.50-$350. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www. comcasttix.com.

The Eagles with the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban: 8 p.m.

June 14. Tickets: $50-$225. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. 800-298-4200. ComcastTIX.com.

Maxwell and Jill Scott: 7 p.m.

June 19. Tickets: $57-$152. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-2984200. ComcastTIX.com.

U2: 8 p.m. July 12. Tickets: $33.50$253.50. Lincoln Financial Field, 1020 Pattison Ave. 877-598-8696. www.livenation.com.

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W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n g Vitrines,” and “Pottery by Shawn Spangler in the East Vitrines,” through May 14. 1616 Latimer St. 610-0649-3174. www.cosclub.org. >Da Vinci Art Alliance: “Out of Place: Clay and Context,” through April 30. 704 Catharine St. 215-8290644. www.davinciartalliance.org. > >Drexel University Presents: “Underground Art: Henry Chalfant, Martha Cooper & artist BLADE,” 7 p.m. April 22. Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3128 Market St. 215-895-1029.www. drexel.edu/westphal. >Fleisher Art Memorial: 12th Annual Student Exhibition, through April 17; “Wherever There is Water,” through April. 705 Christian St. www.fleisher.org.

Franklin Institute: “Electricity” and “Changing Earth,” ongoing; “Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt,” June 5-Jan. 2. 20th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.

215-448-1200. www.fi.edu.

Ice Box Gallery: Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St. Independence Seaport Museum: “It Sprang from the River!

Everyday Objects with Maritime Secrets,” through Jan. 3. 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-8655. www. phillyseaport.org. >Institute of Contemporary Art: “Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World)” and “Video Art: Replay, Part 3,” both through June 6; “Queer Art,” April 22 - August 1. Opening Reception 6-8 p.m. April 22. 118 S. 36th St. 215-573-9975. www.icaphila.org. >International House: “Selected Portraits: A video installation by David S. Kessler,” through July 2. International House Video Lounge 3701 Chestnut Street, first floor. www.inliquid.com. >Laurel Hill Cemetery Tour: “The Moving Finger Writes: Laurel Hill in Words So Written,” 2 p.m. April 17; “A Note Suspended in Time: The Musical Masters of Laurel Hill,” 2 p.m. April 25; “Designing for the Dead: Laurel Hill’s Art & Architecture,” 2 p.m. May 22; “Unearthing Laurel Hill: By the Rise of the Full Flower Moon,” 7 p.m. May 27.

3822 Ridge Ave. 215-228-8200. www. thelaurelhillcemetery.org.

Laurel Hill Mansion: East Edgley Drive and Fairmount Park. 215-6271770. LaurelHillMansion@verizon. net. www.laurelhillmansion.org. >Magic Gardens: “Tell-Tale Tiles & Fractured Fantasies,” through April 19. 1020-22 South St. www. philadelphiasmagicgardens.org. >Mutter Museum: “Corporeal Manifestations,” through Aug. 2. 19 S. 22nd St. 215-563-3737. http:// www.collphyphil.org/MUTTER.ASP. >National Constitution Center: “Ancient Rome & America,” through Aug. 1. 525 Arch St., Independence Mall. 215-409-6700. www.constitutioncenter.org.

Open Lens Gallery: “Capturing Sky,” April 25-Aug. 15. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. April 29.

Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. www. gershmany.org.

>Painted Bride Arts Center: “Home,” through May 15. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 7. Painted Bride Arts Center Café Gallery, 230 Vine St. www.inliquid.com. >Philadelphia Art Alliance: “Convergence: Pottery from Studio and Factory” and “En route,” both through May 3. 251 S. 18th St. 215545-4302. www.philartalliance.org. >Philadelphia Folklore Project: “Under Autumn Moon: Reclaiming Time and Space in Chinatown,” through June. By appointment.

735 S. 50th St. 215-726-1106. www. folkloreproject.org. >Philadelphia Museum of Art: “Marcel Wanders: Daydreams Now,” through June 13; “Interactions in Clay: Contemporary Explorations of the Collection,” through July; “Celebrating Picasso,” through June; “Informed by Fire: Highlights of American Ceramics,” through Spring; “Notations/Bruce Nauman: Giorni,” through May; “Jun Kaneko,” through April 18; “An Enduring Motif: The Pomegranate in Textiles,” through Spring; “Picasso in Context,” through April 25; “The Platinum Process: Photographs from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-First Century,” through May 23; “Willem Kalf and the Sumptuous Still Life in the John G. Johnson Collection,” through June 5; “Kantha: The Embroidered Quilts of Bengal from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz and the Stella Kramrisch Collections,” through June 25; “Arts of Bengal: Town, Temple, Mosque,” through August; 26th St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-763-8100. www. philamuseum.org. >Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art: “Judith K. Brodsky: Memoir of an Assimilated Family,” through July 30.

615 N. Broad St. 215-627-6747. >Philadelphia Sketch Club: “147th Annual Exhibition of Small Oil Paintings,” through April 24. 235 S. Camac St. 215-545-9298. www. sketchclub.org.

Philadelphia Zoo: Family Overnight Adventures: Slumber Party for the Planet, 6:30 p.m. April 24-10 a.m. April 25; Creatures of Culture Series: Asia & Pacific Islands, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8-9; Keeping Up with the Keepers, 9-11 a.m. May 16; Family Overnight Adventures: Roar and Snore Under the Stars, 6:30 p.m.

May 22-10 a.m. May 23. 34th St. and Girard Ave. 215-243-5336. www. philadelphiazoo.org. >Plastic Club Art Gallery: “Open Theme Show- ‘Black and White’,” through April 23. 247 S. Camac St. 215-545-9324. www.plasticclub.org. >Please Touch Museum: “Exploring Trees Inside and Out,” through May 2; “There’s Something Under My Bed,” through May 9; Book Awards ceremony, April 23; Storybook Ball, 6-9 p.m. April 24. Other highlights this spring include special programming during “Earth Week” April 22-30; the “Spring Strings” concert series, May 7-10. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia.

Antiquarian’s delight

The Philadelphia Antiques Show is April 17-20 with loan exhibit “A Call to Arms: Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the British and American Markets, 1700-1850.” Navy Yard, 5100 S. Broad St. 215387-3500. www.philaantiques.com.

The Print Center: 84th Annual International Competition: Photography, May 1 – July 24. 1614 Latimer St. 215-735-6090. www.printcenter.org.

Projects Gallery: “Susan Howard’s ‘Tipping Point’,” May 7–May 29. 629 N. Second St. 267-303-9652. www. projectsgallery.com. >Rosenbach Museum & Library: “Moore Adventures in Wonderland,” through June 6; “For Ruthie: Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak, and Their Young Philosophers,” through June 21; “Friend or Faux: Imitation and Invention from Innocent to Fraudulent,” through July 11. 2008-2010 Delancey Place. 215-732-1600. www. rosenbach.org. >Sam Quinn Gallery: “Silent Spaces,” through April 19. 4501 Spruce St. 267-408-5769. www. samquinn.com. >Sol Mednick Gallery: “Fall River Boys,” through May 2; Sophomore photography exhibit, May 7-21; “Brace for Impact: The Aftermath of Flight 1549,” May 28-Aug. 7.

University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad St. 215-717-6300. >Sub Octo Gallery: “Val Cushing,” through April 25. Opening reception is 5-9 p.m. April 1. 2202 Alter St. 215893-8812. www.octostudio.com. >University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Belly Dance Course, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays through May 4; “Righteous Dopefiend: Homelessness, Addiction and Poverty in Urban America” and “The Goodlands: Young Photographers Inspiring Hope in North Philadelphia,” both through May; “In Citizen’s Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889-91,” through

June 20; “Ceramic Interactions: Steve Keister,” through June 27; “Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania,” through July 11. 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. www. museum.upenn.edu. >Vox Populi Gallery: “Dead Flowers,” through May 2. 319 N. 11th St. 215238-1236. www.voxpopuligallery.org. >Wood Turning Center: “Magic Realism: Material Illusions,” through July 17. 501 Vine St. 215-923-8000. www.woodturningcenter.org.

Special events Flavors of the Avenue is noon-5 p.m. April 24. Tickets: $20-$25. East Passyunk Ave. between Dickinson and Morris streets. 215-336-1455. www.visiteastpassyunk.com.

Philly Beer Week is June 4-13. www.phillybeerweek.org.

Spring things >Peddler’s Village: Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1-2; fine art and contemporary crafts show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 5-6. 41 Peddler’s Village Road, Lahaska. 215-7944000. www.peddlersvillage.com. >Camden Children’s Garden:“Getting Started in the Garden” adult workshop, 10-11:30 a.m.

April 21. Reservations required; Earth and Arbor Day Family Festival, noon-

4 p.m. April 24-25; Beautiful Butterflies, Birds, and Cinco de Mayo Family Festival, noon-4 p.m. May 8-9; Fit and Fun Family Festival, noon-4 p.m. May 22-23; StrawBEARy Surprise and Nature in Art Day Family Festival, noon-4 p.m. June 12-13. 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J. 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. >Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: “Pollination Biology,” 6:30 p.m. Mondays through May 10; “Brown-Bag Lunch: Southeast Asia,” noon April 19. Fee: $5. 100 N. 20th St. www.phsonline.org. >“Designing and Maintaining Spring Planters:” 6:30-8 p.m. April 19. Fee: $25. Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden St. 215-751-8381/8531. www.ccp.edu. >“Kitchen Garden in a Pot” 6-7 p.m. April 21. Philadelphia City Institute Free Library of Philadelphia, 1905 Locust St. www.phsonline.org.

Theater/Dance/Opera >Some Assembly Required: Through April 17. Tickets: $25. Red Room at the Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210 www. societyhillplayhouse.org. >The Irish and How They Got That Way: Through April 18. Tickets: $35$47. Kimmel Center, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. >Respect, A Musical Journey of Women: Through April 18. Tickets: $40-$45. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-925-3769. www. comcasttix.com. >The Lion King: Through April 24. Tickets: $23-$95. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-8931999. www.academyofmusic.org. >Cirque Du Soleil’s Ovo: Through May 2. Tickets: $24.50-$112. Broad St. and Washington Ave. 800-4501480. www.cirquedusoleil.com. >ROOMS a Rock Romance: Through May 2. Tickets: $19-$30 Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 267-987-9865. www.11thhourthe atrecompany.org. >Flashpoint DNA, Dynamic New Art: Through May 3. Tickets: $35$45. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 215-665-9720. >Fallen Angels: Through May 7.

Tickets: $10-$60. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org. >Travels With My Aunt: Through April 18. Walnut Street Theatre Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www. walnutstreettheatre.org. >Shining City: Through April 25. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-735-0630. www. playsandplayers.org.

>Laughter on the 23rd Floor: Through May 8. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-7350630. www.playsandplayers.org. >Playwriting Class: Playwriting Fundamentals Or Facing The Blank Page with Bruce Graham, Mondays 7-9:30 p.m. through May 31. Cost: $265. Location: TBA. 215-242-2813. www.playpenn.org. >When We Go Upon the Sea: Through May 10. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 215-123-4567. adriennelive.fatcow.com. >Step On A Crack: April 17-18.

Tickets: $10-$30. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-7350630. www.playsandplayers.org. >If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: through May 30. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-9221122. www.ardentheatre.org. >Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake): April 15-May 8. Tickets: $35-$45. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 215-665-9720. www. flashpointtheatre.org. >Girls Night: The Musical: April 20-May 23. Tickets: $49. Innovation Studio, 260 S. Broad St. 215-8931999. www.kimmelcenter.org. >Our Show of Shows: April 21May 15. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-735-0630. www. playsandplayers.org.

American Mud: April 22-May 9.

Tickets: $21-$25. Red Room at the Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210. www.strawflower.org.

August, Osage County: April 27May 2. Tickets: $34-$126.50. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. 215-8931999. www.forrest-theatre.com.

Playwriting Class: “Comedy Tonight” with Michael Hollinger, Tuesdays 7-10 p.m. April 27-May 18. Cost: $245. Theatre Alliance, 1616 Walnut St. 215-242-2813. www.playpenn.org.

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family: April 29-May 2. Tickets: $45-$70. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www. liacourascenter.com.

The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!): May 4-June 27. Walnut Street Theatre Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Pennsylvania Ballet: “Square Dance,” “Afternoon of a Faun,” “Requiem for a Rose” and “In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated,” May 5-9. Merriam Theater, 240 S. Broad St. 215-551-7000. www.paballet.org.

Lord of the Dance: May 14-16.

Tickets: $20-$70. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. kimmelcenter.org.

Fiddler on the Roof: May 18-July 18. Tickets: $10-$70. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St., 215-5743550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

The Screwtape Letters: May 19-30. Tickets: $25-$35. St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215829-0395. www.lanterntheater.org.

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W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n g Philadelphia Young Playwrights: “Sent to Me Was You” and “Apollo 64,” 11 a.m. May 21. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St. 215-665-9226. www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: May 21-June 20. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. 215-985-0420. www. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.

Carousel: May 27-June 12. Tickets: $10-$30. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-735-0630. www.playsandplayers.org.

Sunday in the Park with George: May 27-July 4. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

Black Pearl Sings!: May 28-June 29. Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St. 215-123-4567. adriennelive. fatcow.com.

Storytime Live!: June 4-6. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org.

Pennsylvania Ballet: “Romeo and Juliet,” June 4-12. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-551-7000. www. paballet.org.

Jigsaw Jones: June 5. Tickets: $10-$14. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St., 215-574-3550. www. walnutstreettheatre.org.

COMMUNITY Civic associations/ Town Watches CCP Townwatch serves Eighth to 13th streets, Snyder Ave. to Ritner St. Meetings held the second Wednesday of the month. Jason, 215-271-2424. >Columbus Square Park Advisory Council holds meetings 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month.

12th and Wharton streets. www. columbussquarepark.org. >Dickinson Narrows Civic Association holds meetings 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month. George Washington Elementary, Fifth and Federal streets.

East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and Town Watch serves Broad to Eighth streets, Tasker St. to Snyder Ave. Meetings are 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month. Cafeteria of Ss. NeumannGoretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St. 215-339-0400. www.epcrossing.org. >Friends of Dickinson Square Park general meeting is 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month; Citywide Clean-Up 9 a.m. May 8. Parsons Building, Dickinson Square Park, Fourth and Tasker streets. 215-6851885. www.dickinsonsquare.org.

GENA-Girard Estates Neighbors Association serves 17th to 22nd streets, Wolf St. to Oregon Ave. PO Box 20116, Philadelphia, PA 19145. gena001@comcast.net. www. gena001.com.

Grays Ferry Community Council covers 27th and Wharton streets to Moore St. to 34th St. and 24th and Moore streets to Passyunk and Penrose avenues. 1501 S. 29th St. 215336-5005. www.graysferrycc.org.

Guerin Residents Organizing Urban Pride (GROUP) meets 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month.

16th and Jackson streets. www. group_mngr@yahoo.com. >Hawthorne Cultural Center holds meetings 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848. >Neighborhood Stakeholders Advisory Committee holds meetings 6-7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. United Communities, 2029 S. Eighth St. Keith Watkins, 215-468-1645 ext. 226.

Newbold Neighbors Association meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month. South Philadelphia Library, Broad and Morris streets. www.newboldneighbors.org.

Passyunk Square Civic Association serves Washington to Tasker, Sixth to Broad streets. General meetings are 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, Passyunk Ave. and Dickinson St. Gold Star Park Clean Up is 10 a.m.-noon the second to last Saturday of the month. www.passyunk.org.

Pennsport Civic Association meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. EOM, 138 Moore St. 215-462-9764.

South of South Neighborhood Association serves the area from Broad St. to the Schuylkill River, South St. to Washington Ave. Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month. www.southofsouth.org.

West Passyunk Point Neighborhood Association meets 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Cafe con Chocolate, 2100 S. Norwood St. 215-498-6891. westpassyunkpoint@hotmail.com. >Whitman Council Inc. holds board meetings 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 2329 S. Third St. 138 Moore St. 215-468-4056.

Paris” slide lecture, 1 p.m. April 29; Stiffel Book Club, 10:30 a.m. April 29.

604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.

Philadelphia Senior Center: Digital photography class, 1 p.m.

Mondays; diabetes support group, 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month; Silver Sneakers fitness classes, 2 p.m. Tuesdays; T’ai chi, 1 p.m. Mondays; Rev Up, 10 a.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays; yoga, 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. 509 S. Broad St. 215-546-5879. www. philaseniorcenter.org.

Samuel S. Fels Community Center: Free exercise program Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800.

Single Parents Society: Senior dances Fridays, 8-11 p.m. 1430 Passyunk Ave. 215-465-2298.

South Philadelphia Older Adult Center: Socials every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m., with live music and refreshments. Cost: $7. 1430 Passyunk Ave. 215-952-0547.

United Communities Houston Community Center: Emergency energy assistance, ESL and computer classes. Free clothing giveaway 1:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Emergency food cupboard. Houston Center, 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-467-8700.

United Communities Southwark House: Bingo, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Thursdays; karate classes for ages 14 and up, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 101 Ellsworth St. 215673-1484. www.ska.org.

>Gershman Y: Discover Opera Class, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays April 20-May 11. Tickets: $130’; Pinhole Camera Workshop, 1-3 p.m. April 25.

Tickets: $5-$15. 401 S. Broad St. 215545-4400. www.pjff.org. >JCCs Stiffel Senior Center: Thrift shop sells used clothing 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays; “Words in Bloom” Poetry Project, 10:30 a.m.-noon April 19 and 26; “Picasso and the Avant-Garde in

Libraries >Donatucci Sr. Library: computer tutorials for adults and seniors, noon Thursdays; LEAP After-School Program, 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; homework and computer assistance, 3-5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; yoga for adults and seniors, 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Chess and Board Game Club, 4 p.m.

Fridays; arts and crafts, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesdays; and Teen Gaming Club, 4 p.m. Thursdays. Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; closed Sundays and Mondays. 1935 Shunk St. 215-685-1755.

Santore Library: Smoking cessation six-week course, 1 p.m. Mondays. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.

South Philadelphia Library: ESL classes, 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 1700 S. Broad St. 215685-1866.

Mummers Hog Island N.Y.A. holds preteen dances 7 p.m. Fridays. Donation: $7.

2116 S. Third St.

Churches and congregations >First African Baptist Church is holding a prayer breakfast 9 a.m. April 17 1600 Christian St. 215-735-1050.

The Lighthouse gives away clothes and food 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. 30th and Wharton streets. 215-463-2434. >Mount Enon Baptist Church holds a free lunch program 12:30 p.m. the third and fourth Wednesdays of the month. 500 Snyder Ave. 215-334-2844.

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Intercultural Family Services Inc./PHACE provides free HIV counseling and testing, contraception and workshops. 2317 S. 23rd St. 215-468-4673.

Neumann-Goretti H.S.: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 8. Tables: $10. Contact Kathy, 215-334-1946..

The Friends of the Donatucci Family Fun Day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 15.; Rain date: May 22. Spaces: $15.

215-685-1755.

Health

Legal Clinic for the Disabled offers free legal advice and representation for low-income people with physical disabilities. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, 1513 Race St. 215-587-3350.

Recreation centers and playgrounds Marian Anderson: Better Days offers HIV/AIDS counseling, contraception, teen workshops and more. 17th and Fitzwater streets.

215-685-6594.

Capitolo: After-school program for ages 6-13 3:30-6 p.m. MondayFriday. Cost: $10/week. Ninth and Federal streets. 215-685-1883.

DiSilvestro: After-school program for ages 5-12 3-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Cost: $25/month. 1701 S. 15th St. 215-685-1598.

Guerin: Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday; Ballet, tap and jazz/hip-hop lessons, 5 p.m. Thursdays; After-school program 3-6 p.m. weekdays for ages 5-10; Girl Scouts meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Ceramics are 7:30 p.m. Mondays. 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894.

Hawthorne Cultural Center: Linedancersize, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and kung fu classes 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays; after-school program for

ages 5-12 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Cost: $5/week; drawing, and painting classes 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Free.

Students must provide their own supplies and will be given a list. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848. hawthornerec@yahoo.com.

Murphy: Aerobic classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: $6; Ceramic classes for adults, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Mondays. Cost: $2; sculpture/ceramics classes for ages 12-18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; Murphy Recreation Center holds an after-school program 3-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays for ages 6-12. Cost: $7/week. 300 Shunk St. 215-685-1874. www.murphyrec.com.

Starr Garden: Yoga for Everyone, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Chess Club for ages 5-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays; Capture the Flag Games, 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursdays; Children’s Film Workshops for ages 7-10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; Children’s art classes 10 a.m.-noon every other Saturday; and Intro to French classes for adults, 7-8 p.m.

Mondays and Tuesdays. Cost: $35.

600-44 Lombard St. 215-686-1782.

Tolentine: After-school programs for ages 5-13 Monday-Friday. Van service as well as full- or half-day coverage available. 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-0717.

Reunions St. Richard’s, classes of 1950-60, 6:30-11 p.m. May 1. St. Richard’s School Hall, 19th and Pollock streets. John Gipprich, 866-6895063 or GippIV@aol.com; Carmela Germana Karns, 215-538-8895 or ckarns3@verizon.net.

South Philadelphia High, class of 1954, May 2. The Mansion, Evesham and Kresson Roads, Voorhees, N.J. Harvey Cohen, 856-232-0113 or shcohen15@aol.com.

All Grade School, eighthgrade class of 1970 , Sept. 17 with Jerry Blavat. Galdo’s, 20th St. and Moyamensing Ave. Denise LaRosa, 215-334-7667 or martini121856@ yahoo.com.

Support groups Al-Anon meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. John’s Evangelist Church, Third and Reed streets; 7:30 p.m.

Fridays at 1605 E. Moyamensing Ave.; and 11:15 a.m. Saturdays at Episcopal Church of the Crucifixion, Eighth and Bainbridge streets. 215-222-5244.

Alzheimer’s Association holds a support group for families of people with Alzheimer’s 2-4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. St. Agnes Continuing Care Center, 1900 S. Broad St. 800-272-3900.

Codependents Anonymous meets at Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St., 6:30 p.m. Sundays. 215-333-7775.

Debtors Anonymous meets 7 p.m.

Thursdays. William Way Center, 1315 Spruce St. Susan, 610-203-3200.

Gamblers Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Methodist Hospital, Broad and Ritner streets.

NARANON for families and friends of addicts meets 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Nicholas of Tolentine, 910 Watkins St. 215-808-7422.

Philadelphia Multiple Myeloma Networking Group meets 1:303:30 p.m. the second Saturday of the month (except August). Ralston House, 3615 Chestnut St. 215-9471730. sklein16@verizon.net.

Smoking cessation is 4-5 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. the first two Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month. Pennsylvania Hospital, 800 Spruce St. www. pennmedicine.org.

Philadelphia Access Center holds Jobs for Life, a biblically based job training program; and Moms’ Group, a biblically based study with free childcare. 1832 S. 11th St. 215-389-1985.

Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT) hosts a family program to help recognize and address addiction 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. 444 N. Third St. 800-221-6333. www.proact.org.

Recovery International for those with stress, anger, sadness, fear or depression meets 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1831 Bainbridge St. 215-732-2787. www. recovery-inc.com.

Supportive Older Women’s Network for ages 60 and over meets 1 p.m. Mondays. JCCs Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.

Mercy LIFE (Living Independently For Elders) for caregivers for ages 55 and over meets 6-7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. 215-339-4157.

Substance Abuse Program meets 9 a.m.-noon and 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

1021 S. 21st St. 215-790-9942.

Voice It Sistah for HIV-positive women meets 11 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Similar sessions held during coffee hour noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays. YOACAP, 1207 Chestnut St. 215-851-1898.

Women in Transition for women hurt by a partner or coping with addiction counsels 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday or 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday. 215-751-1111. www. helpwomen.org.

Veterans

>Marine Corps League Tun Tavern Detachment meets 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Coast Guard Station, Washington Ave. and Columbus Blvd. 610-583-5308. SPR

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American/Continental 1601 Restaurant/Wine Bar: 1601 S. 10th St., 215-218-3840, www.1601cafe.com, $$ Carman’s Country Kitchen: 1301 S. 11th St., 215-339-9613, $ Fuel: 1917 E. Passyunk Ave. 215468-FUEL, $$ Royal Tavern: 937 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-389-6694, $ Sabrina’s Café: 910-12 Christian St., 215-574-1599, $$ South Philly Bar & Grill: 1235-37 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-334-3300, $

Asian International Smokeless Barbeque: 600 Washington Ave., 215-599-8844, www.smokelessbbq.com, $

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Mexican The Adobe Cafe: 1919 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-551-2243, $$ Restaurant La Lupe: 1201 S. Ninth St., 215-551-9920, $$ Taqueria La Veracruzana: 908 Washington Ave., 215-465-1440, $$

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By Phyllis Stein-Novack R e s ta u r a n t R e v i e w e r

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f I had the choice to dine on one specific cuisine for the rest of my life, it would be French. I would cook coq au vin, boeuf bourguignonne, bouillabaisse, choucroute and a host of other dishes.

The cheese, bread, wine and desserts also would be French.

If I had the great fortune to select one French chef in Philadelphia who would cook for me when a craving came over me, my choice would be “très facile (very easy).”

So who is my choice? The talented chef Pierre Calmels who, with his charming wife Charlotte, are the proprietors of Bibou near the Italian Market. It was recently named a semi-finalist for best new restaurant for the James Beard Foundation Awards, which will be announced next month.

My friend Dan is the only person I wanted to dine with at Bibou. It’s his favorite restaurant. He was able to book the two seats at the bar for a recent dinner. Bibou is, more often than not, totally booked.

Dan has a fine knowledge of food and wine. He brought a 2006 Donati Family Vineyard Chardonnay, a ’05 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon and Ey banyuls, a fortified dessert wine.

Bibou is a shoe-box-size gem housed in the former Ansill. Bibou emits a cozy, relaxed and unhurried atmosphere. The lighting is perfect, the music is soft and the cuisine transported me back to my beloved Paris.

Calmels’ amuse bouche (gift from the chef) was not a one-bite treat, but a small Coffee/Café/Sweets Caffe Chicco: 2532 S. Broad St., 215-334-3100, $

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tureen of rich fish bisque topped with tiny croutons. The aroma immediately permeated my senses. Just before the soup arrived Charlotte brought us a loaf of homemade French bread and a round of French butter encased in foil. She also brought a small ramekin of rouille, the heady sometimes slightly spicy garlic mayonnaise always served with fish soup in France. Dan and I used a demitasse spoon to dab the rouille onto the bread and dip it into the soup. I scraped every bit with a piece of bread.

Terrine du jour ($9) was prepared with veal and pork. Calmels studded the rich pate with pistachio nuts before he layered it with aspic and encased the terrine in savory pastry. I have not enjoyed pate en croute in a long time and this version was magnifique. A small mound of finely dressed mache was nested next to the terrine.

Calmels sense of the visual was evident in his brilliant version of escargot ($13) He used a round white concentric plate to house juicy snails, laced with a hint of garlic, alternating with fava beans and mushrooms. The sauce was flavored with fragrant tarragon which emitted a fine aromatic flavor. This dish could rival any escargot I savored in Paris.

Dan ordered the pied de porc ($25) which was braised pig feet stuffed with foie gras served over a bed of French lentils. This is a classic Parisian presentation, but I’ve never tried pigs feet stuffed with rich foie gras. It was outrageously delicious. The rich heady flavor and creamy texture of Italian

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foie gras married with the juicy tender braised pigs feet were a bold contrast to the lentils which popped in our mouths.

Since the pied de porc was a rich dish, we needed an entrée on the lighter side.

Flétan ($25) was seared wild halibut with sautèed oyster mushrooms, spinach and sautèed cherry tomatoes floating on a blood orange emulsion.

I usually do not prefer mushrooms with fish, but they worked here splendidly. I thought it was a little salty, but this is a matter of personal taste. The use of cherry tomatoes added a bit of sweetness which contrasted with the light acidity of blood oranges.

Whenever I am in Paris or sometimes serving guests at home, I enjoy ending dinner with a cheese plate. I was curious to see Calmels’ selection ($11). The fromages were Selles-sur-Cher, a chèvre from Touraine, cendre, Ossau-Iraty Brebis, a raw

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Turkish Dining Divan Turkish Kitchen: 918 S. 22nd St., 215-545-5790, divanturkishkitchen.com, $$ Cafe Fulya: 727 S. Second St., 267909-9937, www.cafefulya.com, $$.

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sheepís milk cheese from the Pyrenees and Fleur d’Aunis a vache from Charentes in the lower Loire Valley. We sipped our banyul and luxuriated in the experience.

Each course was perfectly timed. Charlotte along with a few servers kept dinner flowing like a fine symphony with husband Pierre as the conductor.

Dan told me Bibou is his favorite restaurant. I think it is mine, too.

Three extraordinary tips of the toque to Bibou. SPR

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haring food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly. There is a communion of more than our bodies when bread is broken and wine drunk.

Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher, known as M.F.K., was a fine food writer with a wicked sense of humor. She wrote these words many years ago and they ring true today. The question is: Can you find pleasure in dining alone?

Judith Jones answered this question in her latest book “The Pleasures of Cooking for One.” Jones, who was born in 1924, has been an editor at Alfred A. Knopf for more than 50 years. She personally nurtured the careers of James Beard, Julia Child, Marcella Hazan, Lidia Bastianich and a host of others.

After her husband Evan died in ’96, Jones was not sure she would ever enjoy prepping, cooking and dining alone. As the years passed, she discovered she was wrong.

“I realized the pleasure we shared together was something to honor. I found myself at the end of the day looking forward to cooking, making recipes that work for one and then sitting down and savoring a good meal,” wrote Jones.

She gives tips on essential cooking equipment, indispensable utensils, stocking the cupboard, the freezer and refrigerator and essentials for the fruit and vegetable bins.

She believes supermarkets encourage people to buy too much and when singles do, they are left with leftovers. Jones gives recipes for what to do with those leftovers before they turn green in the fridge.

“There is something about going home at the end of the day or giving over a quiet Sunday afternoon to cooking — smashing the garlic, chopping an onion, getting all those good cooking smells going, stirring and tasting mindfully and then adjusting the seasonings — that makes us feel creative,” wrote Jones. “It is a comforting form of relaxation.”

■ Gratin of Beef, Mushrooms ■ and Bread Crumbs Ingredients:

6 medium mushrooms, chopped into small dice 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 shallot, sliced 2 tablespoons of fresh bread crumbs, plus more for topping 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Light olive oil 3 to 4 fairly thin slices of leftover steak Splash of red wine

Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Mix the first five ingredients together in a small bowl. Generously sprinkle the salt and pepper. Smear a little oil on the bottom of a shallow one-serving gratin dish and spread half of the mushroom mixture

on the bottom.

Cover with the steak and sprinkle a little red wine over it. Taste and correct for salt.

Finish with a layer of the remaining mushroom mixture. For the topping, sprinkle a scant tablespoon of bread crumbs all over it. Drizzle with a little olive oil.

Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

Serves one.

■ Roasted Bronzino ■ (Loup de Mer) Ingredients:

Olive oil and salt, to rub over the fish 1 whole bronzino, gutted and scaled Handful of fresh cilantro leaves 3 to 4 scallions, trimmed 1 to 2 slivers of small fresh hot pepper such as jalapeno 1/2 lemon, cut into three slices then halved

1/4 cup of chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions: Puree all the ingredients in a food processor using a pinch of salt. Taste and correct for salt and pepper. Process again until the sauce is the consistency of heavy cream.

Note from Phyllis: Ed Giobbi is an artist and cook book author. This sauce is good on vegetables, fish, poultry, meat, fish and lamb.

■ Cucumber Raita ■ Ingredients:

1 small cucumber, peeled and grated Salt, to taste 1 cup of whole-milk yogurt Pinch of cayenne, optional Sprinkling of cumin seed Light dusting of paprika

Directions: Preheat the over to 425 degrees.

Rub a little of the oil and salt over the fish. Stuff the cavity with the cilantro, scallions and hot pepper. Scatter the lemon pieces over the fish. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.

Serve with a wedge of lemon.

Serves one.

Directions: Sprinkle a little salt on the cucumber.

Put the yogurt in a bowl, starting with 3/4 of a cup and beat until smooth. Pat the cucumber dry with paper towels. Mix with the yogurt.

Add a small pinch of cayenne, if using, and add more salt to taste. Sprinkle cumin and paprika on top.

■ Ed Giobbi’s Fresh Mint Sauce ■

Note from Phyllis: I would use an Israeli (sometimes called Persian) cucumber for this recipe. Jones likes this Indian sauce on cold chicken, lamb, salmon or shrimp. SPR

Ingredients:

2 cups of fresh mint leaves 2 sprigs of fresh parsley leaves, chopped 1/4 cup of pine nuts 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil

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❤ 56 ❤ 93 ❤ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIE Seventeen Birthdays have gone by but we still feel you’re alive. the laughter and parting all through the day. We don’t want it to be any other way. Memories are the thing we have of you. Loving you was never hard to do. There will be no sorrow on this day. Marie would never want it that way.

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No matter how much time passes We will always love you.

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I know we will be together again because you’re my soul mate. We will find each other in paradise. I promise you. I love you.

You will always be in my heart.

Your husband Richard Sr., Children Richard Jr., Tonda, Chanel, Kevin, Sonya, Derrick, Cecilia and grandchildren, Mother Amy More, Sisters, Brothers, Nieces & Nephews

I love you, Your wife, Angela

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By Bill Gelman Review Managing Editor

W

hen Chip Reitano held his first practice at Neumann-Goretti on November 14, 2000, he knew it was “the start of something special.”

A decade later, the girls’ basketball coach has plenty of great memories worth talking about, including his 125 career wins and six straight Catholic League playoff appearances — both of which are all-time marks for the program based at 10th and Moore streets.

But last week, Reitano decided to step down for personal reasons.

“This was the toughest decision I have ever made,” the coach, who finished with a mark of 125-113 said. “These girls are not just my players, they are my family.”

His final game on the sidelines came last February against St. Hubert’s in the playoffs. Although his Saints fell 50-42 in overtime, Reitano said he was pleased with the effort.

AMERICAN LEGION TRYOUTS

The Del-Val Senators baseball team is holding tryouts for ages 16 to 19 5 p.m.

May 1 and 2 at McNichol Field, 26th and Moore streets. Players must attend both sessions. Call Anthony, 267-402-8142 or Tim, 215-206-5235.

DVYAA SPRING BASEBALL

DVYAA is accepting registrations for its spring baseball program at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnson streets, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday. Age divisions are: T-ball for ages 5 to 7; pee wee for ages 8 to 9; majors for ages 10 to 12; and senior for ages 13 to 15. Call 215-468-1265.

EOM BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

EOM, Front and Moore streets, is holding registrations for its baseball/softball program 7 p.m. Thursdays. The age divisions are: pitching machine for ages 9and-under; live pitch for ages 12-and-under; travel baseball for ages 8 to 10 and 13-and-under; and girls’ travel softball

“It was one of the most intense and hard fought games that I have ever coached,” he said. “It showed the toughness of everyone of those girls, and it showed the coming out of a couple of players.”

The ’05-’06 season is when NeumannGoretti really made its mark by advancing to the league title game. The Saints met Cardinal O’Hara — ranked No. 12 in the nation at the time.

Reitano, who was the Review’s ’04 Coach of the Year, recorded his 100th career win in Jan. ’08 against Hallahan.

As far as Reitano’s future in coaching, he said he would like to remain on the sidelines. The where and when is to be determined.

IN OTHER NEUMANN-GORETTI news, the Saints baseball team has opened the season 6-0 and is ranked No. 19 nationally in the ESPN Rise Fab-50 poll. SPR

Chip Reitano is departing from 10th and Moore streets with a decade full of great memories.

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Contact Managing Editor Bill Gelman at bgelman@southphillyreview.com or ext. 123. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/sports.

for ages 12 to 14. Travel teams will have open tryouts and cuts will be made if necessary. Call Matt Holmes, 267-767-0230.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CLINIC

Philadelphia’s Division I women’s basketball coaches from Drexel, La Salle, Penn, St. Joe’s, Temple and Villanova will be on hand at the Philly Girls Got Game clinic for girls ages 8 to 13, parents, as well as middle and high school coaches 9 a.m. to noon April 24 at Neumann-Goretti, 1736. S. 10th St. The group will focus on how to run an effective practice, develop young players and how to be a successful girls’ basketball coach. Visit www.PhillyGirlsGotGame.com.

GREEN HONORED AGAIN

La Salle University senior and Prep Charter grad Rodney Green has been named a All-Big Five First Team selection. He will be honored the Herb Good Basketball Club’s 65th annual banquet April 19 at The Savoy, 1444 Route 73 North, Pennsauken, N.J. For tickets, call Brett Burchette, 215898-4747 or Al Shrier, 215 651-1821.

GUERIN T-BALL

Guerin Rec Center, 16th and Jackson streets, is holding T-ball registration for ages 4 to 6. Games start in April. Call 215-685-1894.

MIXED SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The South Philadelphia mixed softball league is looking for teams to participate.

Games are played Mondays through Fridays at the Lakes, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. Season begins April 26.

Call Vince Vitola, 267-254-4201.

PALUMBO T-BALL

The Palumbo Recreation Center, 10th and Fitzwater streets, is accepting registration in person only through April 19 for its in-house T-ball instructional league for ages 5 to 7. The season starts April 12 and runs 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for eight weeks.

The cost is $25. Call 215-686-1783.

SABRES BASEBALL

Registration is under way at Seventh Street and Packer Avenue for Sabres baseball and softball.

Baseball divisions are: T-ball for ages 4 to 6; coach pitch for ages 7 to 9; and live pitch for ages 10 to 12 and 13 to 15.

The organization also is hosting 13-andunder and 15-and-under Memorial Day tournaments.

Softball divisions are 10 to 12 and 16 and younger.

Coaches are needed, as well.

For baseball, call Coach Bob, 215868-0860. For softball, call Coach Kim, 609-820-2662. Visit www.infosports. com/spsabres.

SEYAA SPRING SPORTS

SEYAA is accepting registrations for coed T-ball for ages 4 to 6; pitching machine for ages 7 to 8; live pitch for ages 8 to 10 and 10 to 12; Babe Ruth Baseball for ages 13 to 15 and 16 to 19; and girls’ softball for ages 12 to 14 and 15 to 18.

The season begins April 18. Register at the SEYAA sports complex, Seventh and Bigler streets, 6 to 8 p.m. weeknights or download the form at www. seyaa.com. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.

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