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Sports Newbold Neighbors Association volunteers including its president Jim Resta, holding tree, and its greening chair, Leslianna Federici, to his left, gathered at DiSilvestro Playground, 15th and Morris streets, before planting about 40 trees at last fall’s event.
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programs and caring for Point Breeze Avenue — were not heard. “We felt if there was a zoning meeting that the neighbors just yelled and screamed,” Haneiko said. “Nothing seemed to be getting accomplished. We were all like ‘what’s happening?’” See NEWBOLD page 10
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Word on the Street What are your thoughts on Jayson Werth signing a seven-year, $126 million contract with the Nationals? “I really like him a lot and I think he is worth it. I don’t know how [the Phillies] will replace him, but hopefully it goes well for both sides.” Suzanne Challinari, South Hutchinson Street and Oregon Avenue
“My problem is endorsing people who wouldn’t piss on my head if my head was on fire. That’s my view on sports and Jayson Werth, so no, I don’t think anyone is worth that kind of money.” Francis Gallagher, 16th and Wolf streets
“I liked him. I don’t know if he’s worth the money or not though. Hopefully, the Phillies’ coaching staff will find a way to replace him. We have wait and see how both sides do now.” Bob Van Horn, 16th and Jackson streets
“He’s definitely not worth it. I mean how many games do they even play in a year? I don’t think [anybody] is worth $126 million.” Denise Williams, Broad and Ritner streets Interviews by Alvaro Balderas Photos by Greg Bezanis
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Taking Christmas out of the Village Editor’s Note: Amy Gillies’ eighthgrade class at St. Monica composed Letters to the Editor, sharing their opinions on the recent controversy surrounding the Christmas Village on the west side of City Hall in which the word ‘Christmas’ was removed from the sign. It has since returned. To see more letters from the students, visit www.southphillyreview.com/opinion/ letters. To the Editor: I join the many in this City in outrage at your initial decision to eliminate the word “Christmas” from Christmas Village. Is it not clear that we would not be celebrating this day if it were not for the birth of Christ? Though it offends some, it is our tradition to celebrate this holiday in this way. How quick you were, Mayor Nutter, to put aside your beliefs and traditions, for the sake of political correctness. Though I do not sit in judgment of you personally, I do question your ability to effectively lead our city when you could be so easily swayed by a few. Maybe you, sir, should honor those offended by passing a law that all city officials come to work on Christmas and forfeit the observation of this or any religious holiday. How funny that no one feels excluded when they are excused from work in honor of any religious observations. Further, to those who are offended by Christmas and what it represents, I ask you in your quest for inclusion, go to a place or country which does not recognize the Judeo-Christian faith tradition in any way. Or, a better idea would be to find a way to co-exist in a society that hopefully respects differences and is not insulted by the very definition of democracy. Do not forget our money continues to have the words “In God We Trust.” Maybe, if you are so offended by religious words, you should refuse our money at all costs in honor of whoever or whatever you believe. Amy Gillies eighth grade teacher at St. Monica School
Subtract your religion To the Editor: I am writing to you as a student of St. Monica School. People have no right to take away all forms of Christ-
mas. If people do not want to celebrate Christmas, then they do not have to celebrate it. Mayor Nutter tried to take away Jesus from Christmas. Now he is being called a “hero” for lying about it. He made the people who complained happy, but had absolutely no concern for us Catholics. Now the Christmas tree is even being called the holiday tree. It’s Christmas! People don’t have to celebrate Christmas, but you can’t destroy it. People complain over everything, but if you can’t do the right thing, then you can’t be mayor. He only took away Catholic beliefs. That is completely wrong. If people want to include their religion, that’s fine. But people aren’t saying, “add mine;” they are saying, “subtract yours.” We are standing up for our beliefs. Anthony LoMaistro eighth grader from St. Monica School
Keep Christ in Christmas! To the Editor: I am an eighth-grade student at St. Monica School and I am disgusted because of Mayor Nutter’s actions. He has changed the name of Christmas Village and he is a Christian. It was changed because of others being offended. But they are probably not offended when they are not working on Christmas because of the religious observations or not offended when they receive money and on it, it says, “In God We Trust.” So, I ask you to think, why the sky is, why are the stars so bright, and how did we get here. The answer is God, and, in our world, everything has to be politically correct. But political correctness is not correct. So again, I ask of you to take a moment and think of our world around us. Keep Christ in Christmas! Mark Negro eighth grader at St. Monica School
A life of luxury on the public dime To the Editor: The definition and perception of a public servant needs to be redefined.
During the greatest recession since the Great Depression any public servant earning a six-figure salary or close to it is putting their own desires ahead of their constituents. The fact is they are receiving significant pay raises every year and, at the same time, claiming city government is on the verge of being broke to the point it is absolutely necessary for taxes to be raised on the middle class. Don’t forget about the job security in comparison to the private sector and the superior benefits, as well as the pension that comes with their service to the public. Hello, to the DROP program if you have not already been introduced. How can they look people in the eye and say dining out at posh restaurants or attending catered events is a necessary expenditure that is in the best interest of the public welfare? Come on, it’s a recession. Don’t tell us you are eating lobster from Maine and drinking wine from France because you have no other options for the luncheons or evening benefits. John Stossel the veteran reporter from ABC News’ “20/20” always said it best, “Give me a break!” Jason Kaye Philadelphia For the record In the Dec. 2 sports article “The golden DeFelice,” coach Tom DeFelice said “... Despite our hard work, some of our opponents thought, when I came here, that Bok was a laughingstock.” Comment on these letters or topics at www.southphillyreview.com/opinion/letters.
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A man declined a drug deal, but was then held at gunpoint for his belongings. Two unknown men — one on foot, the other on a bicycle — approached a 27-year-old on the 700 block of Morris Street at 6 a.m. Dec. 1 asking if he wanted to purchase narcotics, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. When he declined, they requested money. After only pulling $30 from his backpack, the man hopped off his bike and pointed a semi-automatic silver handgun with black grips at him while the other man showed him a white marble handle of a firearm — possibly a revolver — under his shirt and said, “don’t fool us,” Tolliver
said. The man handed the twosome his black leather wallet containing $400, two forms of identification and credit cards. The suspects fled north on Seventh, Tolliver said. Both were described as black with a dark complexion, 160 pounds, thin and wearing dark-colored hoodies tied tightly around their faces. One was described as in his late 30s, 6-foot-3, clean-shaven, wearing blue jeans and riding a black racing bike. The other was described as in his late 20s, 6 foot and wearing black jeans. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.
Senior mugged An elderly woman was robbed of thousands after withdrawing money from a West Passyunk bank. A 73-year-old woman withdrew a substantial amount of money at Wachovia Bank, 2300 Snyder Ave., to pay a contractor at 9:20 a.m. Dec. 1, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. As she crossed the street, a man tried to swipe her purse, but had a short struggle with her before pushing her to the ground and fleeing east on Cantrell Street with her brown pocketbook that contained $5,200, keys, identification, Social Security card and credit cards. The woman suffered a scrape to her left knee, a cut to her left thumb, and neck and back pain, Tolliver said. She told police she would go to the hospital after speaking with detectives. The suspect was described as black, age 16 to 20, 5-foot-5 with a medium build. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.
Clean break Two men were beaten and attacked with a pool ball inside a sock before being robbed in Passyunk Square early Tuesday. A 28- and 38-year-old were walking eastbound on the 700 block of Federal Street at 2 a.m. when two unknown men approached them and started throwing punches, Sgt. Gwen Bartlett of South De-
Police Report tective Division said. The younger man was struck in the face with a sock containing a pool ball while the other was repeated punched and kicked in the face. The suspects, who were only described as teenagers, fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. Both were transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Bartlett said. The 28-year-old was treated for a broken nose while the older man was treated for minor cuts and abrasions. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.
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Police meetings set The 3rd District will hold a community meeting on the Police District Advisory Council 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the 3rd District, 11th and Wharton streets; a Police Service Area 1 meeting on neighbor disputes 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Palumbo Playground, 10th and Fitzwater streets; and a Police Service Area 3 meeting on crime prevention 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the super site, 10th and Bigler streets; a community meeting on town watches 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Mummer’s Museum, 1100 S. Second St. For more information, call 215-686-3030. The 17th District will hold a Captain’s Town Hall meeting and a community meeting on block captains both at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the 17th District, 20th and Federal streets. For more information, call 215-686-3170. SPR Contact Managing Editor Amanda L. Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/ police-report.
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After delivering an order to a Lower Moyamensing home, a pizza deliveryman was robbed of his cell phone and cash Tuesday. A 28-year-old employee of Uncle Oogie’s Pizzeria, 2119 Oregon Ave., transported food to the 2600 block of South Watts Street at 10:05 p.m., Sgt. Gwen Bartlett of South Detective Division said. On his way back to his vehicle, two men demanded his phone and money while one of the men showed him a black gun. He handed over the requested items that included $200 and the duo fled north on Watts and east on West Moyamensing Avenue, Bartlett said. The deliveryman was unharmed. The armed man was described as black with a dark complexion, age 18, 5-foot-8, thin and wearing a dark-colored puffy coat with a fur hood trim while his accomplice was described as black, in his 20s, 6 foot, with a medium to heavy build and wearing a dark-colored jacket. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.
out as he and a group of men tried to escape after a failed attempt to take copper wire from a construction area. An unarmed security guard for Kenny Construction was surveying a PECO site, 2899 Peltz St., at 12:50 a.m. Dec. 1 when he saw about four men trying to lift a 500foot spool of copper wire from the property, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The guard drove up to the men, but they fled through a hole cut in the fence on Ellsworth Street without the copper. Before fleeing across Grays Ferry Avenue, one of the men pointed a dark-colored gun at the 42-yearold guard. To report information, call South Detectives at 215-686-3013.
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n Nov. 27, director Irvin Kershner, who began his artistic life as a student of composition, viola and violin at the Queen Village-based Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St., died of lung cancer in Los Angeles. A 1941 graduate of Lower Moyamensing’s South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., the former Whitman resident achieved notoriety for directing 1980’s “Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back,” one of 15 films he presided over between 1958 and ’80. Born Isadore Kershner Apr. 29, 1923, he began lessons at Settlement — the country’s largest community school of the arts — at 10. His early days there brought an encounter with the legendary scientist Albert Einstein, one of the school’s board members. Sweating and shaking, he performed a recital for Einstein. “He was the most famous man in the world, and I played for him,” Mr. Kershner noted in a 2006 phone interview with Settlement’s staff. “Afterward, he told me how good I was, which wasn’t true!” The interview came as a preliminary part of his induction that same year into the Settlement 100, a group of notable figures
who took lessons at the school or contributed to its community reputation. The group includes Kevin Bacon, Chubby Checker, Mario Lanza and Frank Rizzo, Sr. “Mr. Kershner said his musical training served as a powerful component of his artistic life,” Robert Capanna, the school’s former executive director, said. Mr. Kershner expanded his musical acumen in high school and dreamed of becoming a composer. The United States’ involvement in World War II led him to join the Army Air Corps, for which he worked on B-24 bombers. Returning to Philadelphia, he changed his name to Irvin. He abandoned his musical aspirations upon entering Temple University’s Tyler School of Fine Arts, where he studied painting. In ’48, he moved to Los Angeles to study art and design at UCLA. Film studies at the School of Film at the University of Southern California next occupied him, as did a stint as a photography instructor. The State Department hired him as a still photographer during his USC stay, a position that took him to Iran. Documentary work there in the Islamic republic, Greece and Turkey soon followed. MR. KERSHNER MADE his directorial debut in ’58’s “Stakeout on Dope Street,” for
which he wrote the screenplay. He balanced cinema and television endeavors over the next three decades, directing such luminaries as Sean Connery, Faye Dunaway, Richard Harris, Tommy Lee Jones, John Lithgow, George C. Scott, Barbra Streisand and Joanne Woodward. In addition to his films, he directed episodes for seven television series and two made-for-TV movies. People know him most, however, for a film that he almost ended up not overseeing. George Lucas, a former student of Mr. Kershner at USC, sought the director, the son of Jewish immigrants from the Ukraine, to manage the second installment of his first trilogy. Mr. Kershner turned down the initial offer but agreed to helm the film that, with adjustments for ticket price inflation, ranks as the 12th highest domestic grossing movie, according to boxofficemojo.com,. Mr. Kershner’s 13th film, “Empire” made use of his penchant for close-ups, including the riveting scene in which the evil lord Darth Vader reveals hero Luke Skywalker’s paternity. In ’83, 17 years after
their collaboration in “A Fine Madness,” Mr. Kershner teamed with Sean Connery in “Never Say Never Again,” the latter’s seventh turn as secret agent James Bond. He ended his cinematic career with “RoboCop 2” in ’90. “Film is like a virus. There’s no way to get rid of it; there’s no antibiotic,” Mr. Kershner said of his craft in the Settlement phone interview. At the ’06 ceremony, he joined the first set of honorees in conjunction with a three-year celebration of the school’s 100 years of community offerings. “He had a sparkling personality and a great sense of humor,” Capanna, a Newbold resident, said. “His work had a tremendous sense of time, shape and form.” Last June, The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films gave Mr. Kershner a lifetime achievement award. Before his passing, he had struggled with lung cancer for three-and-a-half years but remained active. According to his son David, he was constructing a documentary on writer Ray Bradbury and was working on “Djinn,” a musical about the friendship between a Jewish immigrant and an Arab sheik in Palestine prior to its becoming Israel. “My dad never really retired. He had a powerful drive to create, whether it be through film, photography or writing,” David Kershner said At Mr. Kershner’s request, his family did not hold a funeral. Donations in his memory can go to The Settlement Music School, P.O. Box 63966 19147 or The San Juan Preservation Trust, P.O. Box 327, in Lopez, Wash., 98261. SPR Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview. com or ext. 124. Comment at www. s o u t h p h i l l y r e v i e w. com/news/features.
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The gatherings have evolved into monthly meetings, addressing community issues and expanding its 300-person membership. “Just providing a place for people to meet and a sense of identity, having emails that go out, a sense of progress that
we’re working to improve this neighborhood together,” Lines, a native of New Mexico, said. “It feels a lot less like lonely pioneers from when we moved here,” Maury, originally from Washington D.C., added. However, some Point Breeze groups are unhappy with the intrusion on their turf. Claudia Sherrod, executive director of South Philly HOMES Inc., 1444 Point Breeze Ave., which has served the neighborhood for 45 years, and Alice Shockley, vice president of Neighbors in Action Association that covers Washington Avenue to Reed Street, Broad to 18th, want new residents to form bonds with existing groups. “You are only going to get so much unless you come together and work together as a community,” Sherrod, of 21st and Federal streets, said. “We have the same concerns as [Newbold Neighbors’ members] have. It might be deeper because we’ve been doing it longer.”
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NEWBOLD continued from page 10 bold Community Development Corp., a name that was created at the bar, he said. “We came up with it because we felt this neighborhood lacked identification, Longacre said of the area of Tasker to Wolf, Broad to 18th. “We defined a very small perimeter for the Newbold CDC. “The perimeter was cerebral in nature because it specifically did not cross over the boundaries of any other civic association.” The corporation allowed a civic to bear its name: Newbold Civic Association, led by co-founder and former president Lynda O’Leary, of 15th and Jackson streets, in ’06. “We did not create Newbold to move into Point Breeze,” Longacre, who recently moved to Mifflin and Mole streets, said. “We did not want anything to do with zoning in Point Breeze, economic development in Point Breeze, any decisions in Point Breeze.” Newbold Civic overlaps a four-by-four block of Point Breeze whereas Newbold Neighbors crosses the other Newbold and Point Breeze. “They’ve tried to carve it out in a different way and kind of split us,” Lines said of Newbold Civic. “That’s probably how
Point Breeze feels about Newbold.” While Newbold Neighbors has made strives in its community, Shockley does not approve of it not working alongside Neighbors in Action, which was established in 1984. “You cannot disrespect us,” the Point Breeze native said. “You have to come to us and say, ‘we would like to do this with you, not over you.’” Neighbors in Action may have become less active as its members have aged, but the group does participate in planting trees among other greening initiatives, Shockley, who has most recently met with Newbold Neighbors’volunteers earlier this year, said. “We had a meeting at that time and we told them Neighbors In Action is here and we’re willing to work with them, but you can’t come and tell us this is Newbold,” she said. The initial conversations with the Point Breeze groups occurred with a couple that has since moved, Beth Mohan Resta, who resides with husband Jim and 13-week-old daughter Lucinda on the 1500 block of Tasker, said. “They worked with us pretty well in the beginning,” Mohan Resta, who serves as Newbold Neighbors’ treasurer while her husband is its president, said. “I can’t really understand exactly what’s going on. … We’re totally open to working together.
We never would have organized if there would have been a way to get involved with a group that was working toward the same objectives.” Newbold Neighbors has teamed up with other groups to form the Central South Philly Civic Association Alliance, as well as South Philly Green to collaborate for various projects, she added. One of those groups includes Point Breeze Pioneers, co-founded by Antoinette Johnson and named in honor of the late Point Breeze pioneer, Mamie Nichols. Due to its walkability and proximity to Center City, Johnson moved to the 1900 block of Manton Street three years ago with her fiancé, Tyler Westnedge, whose grandmother grew up in Point Breeze. Her group has also encountered resistance, she said. “Given [Point Breeze’s] current economic state and state of neighborhood neglect you would think community groups would be willing to divvy it up in a way that is more manageable,” Johnson said. Point Breeze meetings commonly turn into screaming matches and the same few leaders speaking up, she said. “With these seemingly three to four individuals speaking on behalf of Point Breeze in a negative, opposing way, I think Point Breeze is staying in the state of neglect it is now or will get worse. …” Johnson, who owns a home-based advertising agency,
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SOUTHERN continued from page 1 tion as a persistently dangerous facility 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Following the national anthem and the presentation of the colors of the United States’ flag by the school’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Hackney lauded his assistant principals and teachers. “People mention that they notice more enthusiasm in the building this year than they did months ago,” he said, indirectly referring to last year’s Dec. 2 and 3 attacks on about 30 Asian-American students that led many of their peers to hold an eightday boycott and to the resignation of his predecessor, LaGreta Brown. “They try to attribute changes to me, but teachers and staff have had the most impact.” Hackney convened the assembly to strengthen the dialogue on what children are experiencing within the school. The night coincided with the distribution of report cards, leading him to focus chunks of his delivery on the student body’s first instructors, the present parents. “Your children need you now more than ever,” he said to the crowd, initiating his discussion of the school’s two newest ways to ensure that parents and their progeny simultaneously prosper. Headed by best-selling author Solomon Jones, Words on the Street focuses on helping at-risk students to use writing as a deterrent to emotional and behavioral mishaps. With Art Sanctuary, 628 S. 16th St., as a partner, the literacy program that began last month will involve parent-child writing workshops and will look to assist 400 students in three schools, with Southern being the lone local institution. The students’ work may appear in “The Daily News,” for which Jones writes a weekly column, and should the students at Southern have the greatest increases in standardized reading assessments, he will mention the school in his next novel. With last year’s violence in mind, Hackney also announced a new parent resource center located right across from the auditorium. “With many of our kids, we do have issues, but most of our kids don’t get in trouble,” he said. Formerly a teacher mailroom, the firstfloor resource space underwent a transformation to include computers, a play area with books and stuffed animals, as well as numerous other useful tools, because Hackney felt it was “underutilized.” He observed that the agreeable natures of most of the students have a paradoxical effect, keeping the school from developing bonds with many parents. “This center will be a spot for meeting with me to address any issue. I’m excited
With parents and South Philadelphia High School personnel surrounding him, Principal Otis D. Hackney III applied his touch to the ribbon on his institution’s parent resource center. Part of the school district’s Imagine 2014 improvement plan, the space is a collaborative effort between Hackney and John H. Taggart Elementary School, 400 W. Porter St. Photo by ilana bagel
about the potential of the room and what it’s going to represent in terms of putting a new face on the school,” he said. His snip at the ribbon-cutting ceremony brought applause and cleared the way for inspections of the room that contains SEPTA schedules, self-help pamphlets, art work, a counselor’s corner and a Chinese alphabet scroll. As everyone mingled, Jones took registrations for the writing workshops. “I have no writing background, but I have a story to tell,” Sharon E. Thompson said. A North Philadelphia resident, Thompson has a 12th-grade son, Norman Wallace, who she said knows some of the alleged assailants from last December’s attacks. “I see a difference this year with Mr. Hackney as principal,” she said, noting that her son is enjoying his senior year and is considering Florida State and Temple universities for graphic design. “This year I feel I can live and breathe easier.” A YEAR AGO last Friday dozens of recent immigrants of Asian descent became targets inside and outside of the building in retaliation for incidents that occurred in the school’s hallways and a nearby drugstore the previous day. The attacks prompted a boycott until the School District of Philadelphia met certain de-
mands laid out by students and Asian community activists who testified before the School Reform Commission, noting ongoing attacks, including October 2008 assaults on six Asian-American students outside the school and the district’s failure to take action after meeting with pupils. The attacks led to a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, an ongoing investigation with the Philadelphia Human Relations Commission and an independent report by the school district. At press time, the district was still interacting with federal authorities to address and settle the matter. On the anniversary of the attacks, 100 people, including members of the Philadelphia Student Union, Youth United for Change and the South Philadelphia High School Asian Student Advocates, as well as Hackney, united by the school’s front gate. In a 90-minute Youth Power Rally, the Asian Student Association of Philadelphia commemorated the increased peace and progress within the building’s walls. “I admire the level of transformation at this school from the young people,” Helen Gym, a volunteer with Asian Americans United, said. “They had a commitment to making things happen, to telling the administration of their concerns. They looked to guide and steer with a princi-
pled outlook.” The crowd included Southern students and learners from other schools, most donning some of the 1,000 bracelets the association had distributed that bore the words “We have the power to make change.” The diverse crowd also tied many light blue bows to the gate. In a statement, school district spokesperson Shana Kempsaid, “We hope that the entire community will take a moment to consider the lessons learned and tremendous steps that the students, teachers, principal and staff of the South Philadelphia High School community have taken to improve the overall climate in their building.” “We are leaders, we are youth, we are organizers, we have the power to change,” participants chanted. “Over a year, change can be hard to detect,” Gym said. “However, these students should be proud for making the first push. Mr. Hackney, too, has done remarkably well. He is not shying away from the school’s past. Instead, he is respecting it and anticipating the future. Doing both is critical for change to occur.” SPR Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com or ext. 124. Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/news/features.
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T h e To q u e S t o p s H e r e
By Phyllis Stein-Novack Food Columnist
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utumn brings a plethora of new books just in time for holiday giving. I recently received two disparate works by a couple of celebrated cookbook authors. Madhur Jaffrey, the Julia Child of Indian cuisine, will teach you the essentials of Indian ingredients in “At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: Simple, Delectable Dishes from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.” Joan Nathan, an authority on international Jewish cuisine, takes readers on a tour of France with “Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France: 200 Recipes and Their Stories.” Jaffrey’s book is a soup-to-nuts delight with full-color photographs. Recipes for appetizers, snacks and soups are followed by fish and seafood, eggs and poultry, lamb, pork and beef, vegetables, dal — defined as dried beans, legumes and split peas — rice and other grains, relishes and drinks and desserts. A chapter on spices, seasonings, oils and techniques will help any beginner who wants to master simple and flavorful Indian dishes. From exotic Asia we travel to La Belle, France and learn the many centuries long deep-rooted history of Jewish cuisine. Nathan’s book is more than just recipes. She includes interviews and stories with people she met and dined with during the more than five years of research and traveling. She interviewed men and women in Paris, Alsace, the southwest, Provence, the Côte d’Azur, the Loire Valley and Burgundy. French Jews have roots in both the Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions. They come from Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe. This hard-to-put-down book includes a sampling of French Jewish menus for holidays and all seasons, as well as a glossary
With just two weeks left to the complete the gift list, avoid the last-minute crunch. Authors Madhur Jaffrey and Joan Nathan provide readers with an international collection of recipes. of terms and ingredients. I recommend you buy several copies of these books as gifts, as well as copies for yourself.
■ Okra-Swiss Chard Soup ■ from At Home with Madhur Jaffrey Ingredients: 3 1 1 4
tablespoons of olive or Canola oil medium onion, chopped medium carrot, peeled and chopped ounces (about 25) of green beans, trimmed and coarsely cut up 25 smallish fresh Okra, trimmed at the top and bottom and cut into one-thirdinch pieces 1 pound of Swiss chard, chopped, stems and all 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 4-1/2 cups of chicken stock 1 cup of coconut milk from a well-shaken can Salt, to taste
Directions: Pour the oil into a large pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the onions, carrots, beans and okra. Sauté for five minutes. Add the chard, cumin and cayenne. Sauté for another two minutes. Add half of the stock, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 25 minutes. Put the soup in a blender and blend in as many batches as necessary. Return to the large pan. Add the remaining stock to thin the soup, as well as the coconut milk. Stir
to mix and taste for salt, adding as much as you need. Heat before serving. Serves six.
■ Honey-Coated Baked ■ Chicken with Preserved Lemon from Quiches, Kugels and Couscous by Joan Nathan Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 onions, peeled and cut into rings 2 4-pound chickens, each cut into 8 pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup of acacia or other flavorful honey 3 cups of white wine 4 whole preserved lemons, cut into 12 slices each (recipe follows) 1 handful of black pitted Nicoise olives 1 handful of chopped fresh cilantro
Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil in a sauté pan and fry the onions until golden. Spoon them into a 9-by-13-inch casserole. Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper. Brown them in the same pan. Place the pieces, skin side up, on top of the onions in the casserole. Smear a little honey on the chicken. Pour the wine and remaining honey into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce by half and pour over the chicken. Scatter the lemon slices and olives around the chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes or un-
til the chicken pieces are cooked through. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving. Serves six to eight. Note from Phyllis: This is a classic Moroccan dish which according to Nathan, symbolizes the new France.
■ Preserved Lemons ■ Ingredients:
8 lemons, ends removed, cut each one lengthwise into quarters, but not through the opposite side. 1/2 cup of kosher salt 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, plus more if necessary 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Directions: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the salt into the cut sides of each lemon. Put the lemons in a large jar (it’s fine if you have to squeeze them in, because they will shrink). Cover completely with the lemon juice. Let sit for a day. The next day, if they are not covered with the lemon juice, pour a thin film of the oil over the lemons. This will help keep them sealed while they preserve. Put the jar in the refrigerator and allow to cure for two to three weeks. Before using, scrape off the pulp if desired. Note from Phyllis: Nathan recommends you shorten the curing process by about two weeks by freezing the lemons for a few days after cutting them. Defrost and cure as above in salt and lemon. SPR Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/foodand-drink/features.
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Popi’s: 3120 S. 20th St., 215-7557180, www.popisrestaurant.com, $$ Royal Villa Cafe: 1700 Jackson St., 215-462-4488, $$ Scannicchio’s: 2500 S. Broad St., 215-468-3900, www.scannicchio. com, $$
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Village Belle, owned by brothers Joey and Louis Campanaro, boasts Italian-American fare with appetizers, desserts and entrées starting at $7. S ta f f P h o t o b y G r e g B e z a n i s
cha & Petit Verdot blend, Sa Ra Da, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain ($8). A gentleman helped me make my selection and hit the wine right on the mark. The spirit of fall was evident in the pumpkin panna cotta ($7) which was outrageously delicious. It was not too sweet with a hint of spice and served with maple pecan brittle, which added crunch and a little salt. The ricotta cheese cake ($7) was dry but enhanced by lemon honey, frosted orange and chopped pistachio nuts. The freshly brewed coffee was strong and my Earl Gray tea warmed me up. Chris and I are very picky when it comes to Italian cucina. We wanted to meet the man who prepared our superb meal. Louis Companaro sat down for a moment and
we discussed the meal. The only flaw was the darkness. Servers carry small flashlights in their aprons which help a little. The votive candles on the table are pretty, but do not add light. Three extraordinary tips of the toque to Village Belle. SPR
Village Belle 757 S. Front St. (at Fitzwater) 215-551-2200 www.thevillagebelle.com Comment on this restaurant or review at www. southphillyreview.com/food-and-drink/reviews.
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“He put it through a tammi,” Chris said. “It’s like a screen.” A bit of cream was added to the mousse, which was served with warm just a bit crunchy crostini, chopped egg and tomato. This was the finest chicken liver mousse I’ve ever tasted in a restaurant. We licked the plate clean. Seafood salads can be tricky. We detest overcooked fish and shellfish. Our server advised us the seafood salad is served cool. The platter contained perfectly cooked shrimp, without their tail shells, baby calamari and scallops, which were so fresh they tasted as if they were just plucked from the sea and onto our plates. Each fish was a taste sensation. The salad included a handful of fresh, nicely dressed and slightly spicy watercress. With the antipasti, I sipped a glass of 2009 Verdejo Bodegas Para Vevi, Rueda Spain ($8). This was a light, crisp white wine that paired well with all three dishes. After having the seafood as an antipasto, we desired a heavier entrée. We shared four lamb chops ($26), which arrived medium-rare. They were beautifully grilled on the outside and a red-pink inside. After I ate the eye, I felt no guilt and picked the lamb chop up and gnawed the meat completely from the bone. Campanaro added sweet black mission figs and in-season butternut squash to finish the dish. The balance of tastes and textures was sublime. The meat was so tender, you could cut it with a butter knife. With the lamb, I sipped a 2008 Garna-
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y friend Chris does not like poorly executed Italian-American fare like veal Parmesan made with chopped veal frozen from a box topped with way too much gummy cheese, big bowls of over sauced pasta with dreadful meatballs or anything done “Française.” Dinner at Village Belle changed his mind. Located at the former site of Frederick’s, this new restaurant is owned by Joey Campanaro and his brother Louis, the chef and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. The original bar remains intact, but the dining rooms underwent a major interior face-lift. If Frederick’s was Italian kitsch, Village Belle is open and relaxing. There’s an exposed brick wall, red leather circular banquettes, red leather chairs and red napkins on polished wooden tables. The cucina is the star here. The food was so flavorful and authentic, I could dine at Village Belle twice a month. Chris and I like to share. We began dinner with country salad ($9), chicken liver mousse ($10) and seafood salad ($13). Our server brought us some house-made warm focaccia-like bread and olive oil. The country salad was prepared with fresh frisée that was topped with lardoons (put bacon in anything and I will gobble it), bits of slightly salty blue cheese, roasted garlic and topped in a light vinaigrette. The chicken liver mousse was superb. The consistency was so smooth I wondered how Campanaro achieved it.
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>JCCs Stiffel Senior Center: Carol Denker reads from “Autumn Romance” 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10. Free; Singer Jeff Corbett performs 1 p.m. Dec. 14. Free; Book Club, 12:45 p.m. Dec. 15. Free; Thrift shop sells used clothing 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500. Mamie Nichols Center: Farmers’ market 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. 22nd and Tasker streets. 215-336-1111. www. headhousemarket.org. Marconi Seniors Program: Cards and Billiards 8 a.m -6 p.m. daily; Wii games noon-2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Swimming Pool 7 a.m.-noon and 3-5:50 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cost: $50 for the year; Water Aerobics 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost: $50 for the year; Line Dance instruction 9 a.m. Wednesdays. Free. Fels Community Center, 2407 S. Broad St. 215-2180800. 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. South Philadelphia Older Adult Center: Senior dances 8-11 p.m. Fridays. 215-465-2298. Socials every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m., with live music and refreshments. Cost: $7. 1430 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-952-0547. South Philadelphia Rainbow Community Center: Seeking donations to help with the purchase of food for the needy. Dropoffs are accepted 2-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 2632 Reed St. Diane Marino, 215462-3615 or 267-978-6178. Tolentine Community Center: After-school program registration 2:30-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Van service available. 1025-33 Mifflin St. 215-389-0717. United Communities Houston Community Center: Emergency energy assistance, ESL and computer classes, emergency food cupboard, Zumba class 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Cost: $10. 610-574-6778. Free clothing giveaway 1:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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. 215-673-1484. www.karatephiladelphia.org.
Churches and congregations Bryant Baptist Church has a food and clothing ministry 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays; movie and lunch ministry every fourth Saturday of the month. 1140-44 S. 19th St. 215-732-4140. Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church will stage its annual holiday party 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 16; Church hosts a book club 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month. Columbus Boulevard and Christian Street. 215389-1513. 916 S. Swanson St. www. old-swedes.org. 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. >Mount Hebron Baptist Church has free clothing and items giveaways 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 17, 18 and 23. Church will also hold a toy giveaway 1 p.m. Dec. 23; Prayer and bible study experience noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays. 1415 Wharton St. Sister Edna Peoples, 215-921-4532. St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church presents annual Christmas caroling 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Ninth and Watkins streets. 215-463-1326. >St. Richard of Chichester Roman Catholic Church will have Anointing of the Sick at all Masses Dec. 12. 3018 S. 18th St. 215-215-4684777. www.strichardchurch.org. >St. Rita of Cascia presents an Advent performance by Sanctuary 4 p.m. Dec. 12. Free. Church holds English language classes with Rosetta Stone computer program 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: Free. 1166 S. Broad St. 215-546-8333. >St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church will host a holiday bazaar 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 11 and noon-3 p.m. Dec. 12. Tables are first come, first served, and spaces are $15. Ron, 215-462-0236; Crafty Divas Knit and Crochet Group meets 11:30 a.m. Dec. 18. Damali, 215-346-6518 or craftydivas@rocketmail.com. 1401 S. 22nd St. 215-468-1926. Stella Maris Church will hold an Oldies Night with Jerry Blavat 7 p.m.midnight Jan. 22. Tickets: $40. 10th and Bigler streets. 215-463-3410.
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>Essene Market and Cafe teaches how positive and negative emotions affect various organs and overall health in “Creating Healthy Emotions,” 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Free. 719 S. Fourth St. 215-922-1146. www. essenemarket.com. Hawthorne Yoga and Reiki provides various yoga and Pilates classes, Reiki services and bodywork on sliding pay scales. 1241 Carpenter St. 267-593-4962. hawthorneyoga@ gmail.com. Mercy Hospital Philadelphia holds annual Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 17. 501 S. 54th St. 215-748-9812. Hospital will offer free blood pressure screening 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dec. 23. 5322 Cedar Avenue. 215-748-9700. >William Meredith Elementary School will hold a blood drive 1-6 p.m. Dec. 15. 725 S. Fifth St. 800733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org/ pennjersey. >Women of Faith and Hope, Inc. hold a breast cancer self-help support group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 13. Mercy Philadelphia Hospital, 501 S. 54th St. 215-424-4180. >The National Alliace of Mental Illness of Pennsylvania will hold an open house for those who provide assistance and care for those having problems with their mental stability noon-4 p.m. Dec. 15. 520 Delaware Ave. Yolanda Smith, 267687-4382 or ysmith@nami-pa.org.
South Philadelphia Library: “Let’s Speak English” workshops 6:45-7:45 p.m. Thursdays Jan 6.Feb. 12. ESL classes, 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 1700 S. Broad St. 215-685-1866.
Schools/After School Programs Bregy School: ASAP Chess 3 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. 1700 Bigler St. 215-952-6218. City Kids: Full nursery, pre-school and kindergarten registration open. 2311 S. 13th St. 215-334-7440. Dixon Learning Academy: Hoops for Life, conflict resolution programs, youth entrepreneurship and water ice business MondayThursday 3-6 p.m. 2201 Moore St. 215-334-2662. Greater St. Matthew Church: ASAP Drama and ASAP Yoga 3-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 2319 Fitzwater St. 215-790-4754. Point Breeze Performing Arts Center: Vocal training, gymnastics, piano, acting and dance 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 1717 Point Breeze Ave. 215-755-1014 ext. 251. South Philadelphia High School and Taggart Elementary School: Youth Arts Workshop 3-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 2301 S. Broad St. and 400 Porter St.
Hawthorne Cultural Center: Linedancersize, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and kung fu classes 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays; drawing and painting classes 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-6851848. hawthornerec@yahoo.com. Jefferson Square Park: Kids Night at the Park 6 p.m. Thursdays. Fourth St. and Washington Ave. www.jeffersonsquarepark.org. 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. 300 Shunk St. 215-685-1874. www.murphyrec.com. Shot Tower: Basketball for ages 6-10 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Mar. 29; Gingerbread House Party for ages 5 and up 10:30 a.m.- noon. Dec. 11. Cost: $5 and bring a bag of candy for decoration; Registration: $25 includes T-shirt, pizza party and a prize; Reindeer Games for ages 3-5 6-6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21. Cost: $30; Holiday Craft Workshops for ages 5 and up 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 15. Cost: $10. Front and Carpenter streets. 215-685-1592. >Starr Garden: Registration for Tot Soccer 6-7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 15 for season beginning Jan. 3; SNBL Boys Basketball 14 and under and 16 and under practic 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Youth Art Classes for ages 10-13, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost: $30; Capture the Flag Games 3-5 p.m. Thursdays. Suggested donation: $5; Zumba 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $10; Chess Club for ages 5-12, 3:304:30 p.m. Fridays; Art in the Park and Tai Chi 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 600-44 Lombard St. 215-686-1782. starrgarden@comcast.net.
Mummers Libraries >Donatucci Sr. Library: Naughty or Nice Family Story Time 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11; Pajama Storytime 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4; Computer tutorials for adults and seniors, noon Thursdays; Yoga for adults and seniors, 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 1935 Shunk St. 215-685-1755. >Fumo Family Branch: “Let’s Speak English” workshops 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 12; Music and Movement for Toddlers 10 a.m. Jan. 12 and 26. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758. >Parkway Central: Nora Ephron reads from “I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Tickets: $7-$15. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5414. www.library. phila.gov. >Queen Memorial: Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14, 21 and 28. 1201 S. 23rd St. 215-685-1899.
Hog Island N.Y.A. holds preteen dances 7 p.m. Fridays. Donation: $7. 2116 S. Third St. Oregon Wench Brigade holds bingo 7 p.m. Fridays. 1728 S. Second St.
Recreation centers and playgrounds Marian Anderson: Better Days offers HIV/AIDS counseling, contraception, teen workshops and more. 17th and Fitzwater streets. 215-685-6594. Guerin: Pinochle, 12:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; Ceramics are 7:30 p.m. Mondays; Ballet, tap and jazz/ hip-hop lessons, 5 p.m. Thursdays; Girl Scouts meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894.
Support groups Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups helps those affected by another’s drinking 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. www.aisdv.org. Codependents Anonymous meets 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St. 215-333-7775. Debtors Anonymous meets 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. William Way Center, 1315 Spruce St. Susan, 610-203-3200. Gamblers Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Methodist Hospital, , 2301 S. Broad St. 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.
NARANON for families and friends of addicts meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays St. Nicholas of Tolentine, 910 Watkins St. 215-808-7422. Passyunk Avenue Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays 1430 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-473-1552. 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. 215389-1985. 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. 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. Supportive Older Women’s Network for ages 60 and older meets 1 p.m. Mondays. JCCs Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500. 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 offers counseling and supportive services for women whose lives are endangered by domestic violence and/ or substance abuse. All services are free. Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 21 S. 12th St. 215-751-1111. www.helpwomen.org.
Travel
>JCCs Stiffel Senior Center trip to Caesars Atlantic City Dec. 13. Cost: $58-$60. 215-468-3500. SPR
W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n g Tooth,” through July; “Celebration of African Cultures” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 22. Cost: $10; “The Magic Circle: Realistic Expectations for Virtual Worlds” 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Cost: $10; “What in the World?,” Jan. 29-Apr. 11; “Secrets of the Silk Road,” Feb. 5June 5. 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. www.museum.upenn.edu. >Vox Populi Gallery: “Quadruple Consciousness,” through Jan. 30. 319 N. 11th St. 215-238-1236. www. voxpopuligallery.org. >Wexler Gallery: “In My Body,” through Dec. 31. 201 N. Third St. 215923-7030. www.wexlergallery.com. >Wood Turning Center: “Evolution/Revolution,” through Feb. 19. 501 Vine St. 215-923-8000. www. woodturningcenter.org.
Special events
fun to the winter break from school 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. Dec. 28-29. Cost: $20. Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, 5900A Green St. 215840-9216. www.phillycircus.com. Intro to Aerials Workshop lets adults learn how to use the rope, fabric and statis trapeze 3:15 and 4:45 p.m. Dec. 28-29. Cost: $25. Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, 5900A Green St. 215-840-9216. www.phillycircus.com. The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt is a must for Harry Potter fans 2-4 p.m. Dec. 29. Cost: $18-$34. 877-9-GO-HUNT. http://watsonadventures.com.
Theater/Dance/Opera
Les Miserables: Jan. 4-9. Tickets: $20-$100. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. academyofmusic.org. The Understudy: Jan. 4-30. Tickets: $18-$65. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-893-9456. www. wilmatheater.org. A Moon for the Misbegotten: Jan. 13-March 6. Tickets: $16-$48. Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. 215922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.
COMMUNITY Civic associations/ Town Watches 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. Dickinson Square Town Watch serves Front to Sixth streets, Reed to Mifflin streets. Diane Doiel, 215336-2451. Friends of Dickinson Square Park holds cleanups 9-10 a.m. Saturdays. Dickinson Square Park, Parsons Building, Fourth and Tasker streets. 215-685-1885. www.dickinsonsquare.org. GENA (Girard Estates Neighbors Association) serves 17th to 22nd streets, Wolf St. to Oregon Ave. gena001@comcast.net. www. gena001.com. >GEAR (Girard Estate Area Residents) holds Christmas in the Park featuring music, carriage rides and Santa Claus 4-7 p.m. Dec. 12. The event is dedicated to state Rep. Robert Donatucci, who resided in Girard Estate. The group serves 17th to 22nd streets, Passyunk Ave. to Oregon Ave., including the West Oregon Avenue Shopping District. Meetings are held quarterly at the Donatucci Library. 215-334-6673. 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. >Lower Moyamensing Civic Association serves Snyder to Oregon avenues, Broad to Eighth streets; Town Watch walks every other Monday. www.lomophilly.org. 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.
Passyunk Square Civic Association serves Washington Ave. to Tasker St., 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; Town walks are 11 a.m.- noon the second Saturday of the month through March; Gold Star Park cleanup is 10 a.m.-noon the second to last Saturday of the month. www.passyunk.org. Pennsport Civic Association serves Fourth St. to the Delaware River, Washington to Snyder avenues, and meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. E.O.M., 138 Moore St. 215-462-9764. www. pennsportcivic.org. Queen Village Neighbors Association serves Lombard St. to Washington Ave., Delaware River to Sixth St., and meets 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Saint Philip Neri Church, 218 Queen St. 215-339-0975. www.qvna.org. South Broad Street Neighborhood Association serves 13th to 15th streets from Washington to Oregon avenues. Meetings are 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St. www.sbsna.org. >South Philadelphia HOMES Inc serves Washinton Ave. to Mifflin St., Broad to 25th streets, and holds board meeting 6 p.m. and neighborhood action countil meeting 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. 1444 Point Breeze Ave. 215-3344430. www.sphinc.com. South of South Neighborhood Association serves the area from Broad St. to the Schuylkill River, South St. to Washington Ave. Zoning Committee Meeting is 7-9 p.m. Dec. 16. St. Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month. Charles Senior Community Center, 1941 Christian St. 215-732-8446. www. southofsouth.org. >West Passyunk Neighbors Association serves Mifflin St. to Passyunk Ave., 18th to 25th streets, and meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every other month. 1st District Police Station, 24th and Wolf streets. 215-498-6891. westpassyunkpoint@hotmail.com. westpassyunk.blogspot.com. >Whitman Council Inc. serves Oregon Ave. to Bigler St., Sixth to Front streets, and holds board meetings 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 2329 S. Third St. 215-468-4056.
Community and senior centers >Gershman Y: Youngish and Yiddish class 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 14. Cost: $100; Shalom Yoga: Kids class 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 15. Cost: $10 per class. 401 S. Broad St. 215545-4400. www.pjff.org.
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>Front Row Seat: Through Dec. 12. Tickets: $18-$20. Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5, 825 Walnut St. 215-300-3540. www.philadelphiatheatreworkshop.org. >My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy!: Through Dec. 12. Tickets: $40-$45. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210. www. ComcastTix.com. >The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Through Dec. 12. Tickets: $51-$69. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. 215-985-0420. www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. >Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Through Dec. 18. Tickets: $10-$14. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. 800-9822787. www.walnutstreettheatre.org. >Dublin Carol: Through Dec. 19. Tickets: $10. The Playground at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-7172173. www.amaryllistheatre.org. >The Great Divorce: Through Dec. 19. Tickets: $35. St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-8290395. www.lanterntheater.org. >The Santaland Diaries: Through Dec. 19. Tickets: $10-$18. Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-665-9720. www. flashpointtheatre.org. >The Nutcracker: Through Dec. 31. Tickets: $30-$139. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-8931999. www.academyofmusic.org. >This Is the Week That Is: Through Dec. 31. Tickets: $20-$50. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St. 215-735-0630. www. playsandplayers.org. >Caesar’s Palace O’ Fun: Through Jan. 2. Tickets: $30. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. 800-982-2787. www. walnutstreettheatre.org. >White Christmas: Through Jan. 9. Tickets: $13.50-$101.25. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.
>The Borrowers: Through Jan. 30. Tickets: $15-$32. Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www. ardentheatre.org. >Classical Cabaret: Dec. 9-12. Tickets: $10-$15. The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St. 215-496-9722. www.phillyshakespeare.org. >Miss Weatherspoon: Dec. 9-Jan. 9. New City Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-563-7500. www.newcitystage.org. . >Bare-Knuckle Burlesque: 8 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $10. Tribe of Fools at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215284-1178. www.tribeoffools.org. >The Devil and Billy Markham: Dec. 11 and 15. Tickets: $35. St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-0395. www.lanterntheater.org. >An Evening of Russian Romances: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 16. Tickets: $15-$25. Helen Corning Warden Theater, 1920 Spruce St. 215735-1685. www.avaopera.org. >Nuncrackers: Dec. 14-Jan. 9. Tickets: Tickets: $10-$25. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media. 610-565-4211. www. hedgerowtheatre.org. >Heresy: Dec. 15 and 18. Tickets: $35. St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-0395. www. lanterntheater.org. Cabaret Red Light’s Nutcracker: Dec. 16-18. Tickets: $25. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. 484-995-3431. www.cabaretredlight. com/nutcracker. Glorious Sound of Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 16-18. Tickets: $17-$80. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Mummenschanz: Dec. 16-18. Tickets: $24-$48. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. 215-8986702. www.pennpresents.org. Carols in Color: Dec. 17-19. Tickets: $27-$30. John E. Allen, Jr. Theater at the New Freedom Theatre, 1346 N. Broad St. 267-235-0163. Christmas with Mozart: 8 p.m. Dec. 17. Tickets: $20-$30. Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. American Theater Arts for Youth Cinderella: Dec. 19-22. Tickets: $8.25-$15. Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St. 215-8931999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Dralion: Cirque du Soleil: Dec. 21-Jan. 2. Tickets: $76-$80. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.cirquedusoleil. com/dralion. A Jew Grows in Brooklyn: Dec. 23-28. Tickets: $44.50-$52.50. Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. kimmelcenter.org.
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Catholic Social Services seeks foster parents for children in the five-county Philadelphia area. 222 N. 17th St. 215-587-3960. www. catholicsocialservicesphilly.org. Fountain Farmers’ Market sells goodies 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. 11th and Tasker streets on East Passyunk Ave. www.thefoodtrust.org. www. farmtocity.org. Philadelphia Community Cats Council offers Feral Cats Clinic for feral, stray and homeless cats Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Cost: $5-$25 for spaying, neutering, vaccinating and treating for fleas. PSPCA, 350 E. Erie Ave. 215-4985302. www.phillycats.org. PAWS offers low-cost walk-in vaccination for dogs and cats 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $20-$25 per animal. Spay/neuter and basic vet services offered daily. 2900 Grays Ferry Ave. 215-298-9680. www. phillypaws.org. >Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive benefits The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through Dec. 17. Dropoff locations are Brunic’s Luncheonette, 17th and McKean streets and American Collision and Automotive Center, 1930 S. 20th St. 267-339-1566. team_hope@ ymail.com. >The Christmas Village enhances the holiday mood with the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread and other delights 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. through Dec. 24. Free admission. Philadelphia City Hall, Broad and Market streets. www. philachristmas.com. >The Comcast Holiday Spectacular includes ice sculptures coming to life, a new light show and 1940s swing-style dancing of “Jingle Bell Rock” through Jan. 2. Free. Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd. 215-735-6760. www. visitphilly.com.
>Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad features a dozen working train lines that travel through a multitude of miniature scenery, including Center City 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. MondaySaturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 2. 12th and Arch streets. 215-922-2317. >Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays Event offers discounted animal adoptions through Jan. 6. Cost: $25-$50. PSPCA, 350 Erie Ave. and Animal Care and Control Team shelter, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. 215426-6304. www.pspca.org. >A Longwood Gardens Christmas offers dazzling trees, seasonal concerts and a themed holiday display through Jan. 9. Cost: Free-$16. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. 610-388-5200. www.longwoodgardens.org. >Will Healthcare Reform Help or Hurt Your Business? Breakfast offers opportunities for networking and panel discussions 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 9. Cost: $40-$95. The Union League, 140 S. Broad St. 215-2385106. www2.bizjournals.com. >Wrapping Up Taxes for 2010: Year-End Tax Planning for Small and Family-Owned Businesses eases financial worries 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 10. Cost: Free-$5. Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, 200 s. Broad St. 215-790-3839. www. greaterphilachamber.com. >Holiday Craft Fair brings over 30 local vendors selling prints, glass, paintings, jewelry and more 11 a.m.4 p.m. Dec. 11. Free admission. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. 215-5733234. www.therotunda.org. >Second Saturday will feature art openings, live music, complimentary refreshments, wine tastings, special sales and candy canes from Santa 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11. Free. All of East Passyunk Avenue. 215-3361455. www.visiteastpassyunk.com. >The Babes of Toyland helps GayBINGO! to help Santa fill his quota 7 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $20$25. Attendees should bring and unwrapped toy for a child infected or affected with HIV/AIDS. The Gershman Y, Broad and Pine streets. 215731-9255. www.aidsfundphilly.org. >Sons of Italy, St. Mary Magdalen di Pazzi Lodge presents A Taste of Italy Celebrates the Christmas Season with fine local wines, hors d’oeuvres, antipasti buffet and a private tour 7-10 p.m. Dec. 12. Chaddsford Winery, 120 Coulter Ave., Ardmore. Bus transportation will be available at either Seventh and Christian streets or 15th and Bigler streets. Edward Bonett, 215519-4910 or ejb240@verizon.net. >Women in the Workforce concentrates on maximizing talents in the face of obstacles 7:30- 10:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Cost: $45-$80. Hyatt at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. 215-790-3623. www.greaterphilachamber.com. Kids’ Day at the Circus adds extra
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W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n g New Year’s Day at the Kimmel Center: 11 a.m. Jan. 1. Free. Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Drive-By Truckers: 9 p.m. Jan. 1. Tickets: $25-28. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. www.livenation.com. Salute to Vienna: 2:30 p.m. Jan. 2. Tickets: $51-$101. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Mozart’s Requiem: Jan. 6-8. Tickets: $66-$99. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Dutch: 9 p.m. Jan. 7. Tickets: $9. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. The Dukes of Destiny: 8 p.m. Jan. 8. Tickets: $13. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com. Philadelphia Orchestra Chamber Music Concert: 3 p.m. Jan. 9. Tickets: $23-$32. Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Jimmy Webb: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Tickets: $30-$32. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com. King and Kang Play Bach: 8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 15. Tickets: $43-$97. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. The Inca Trail: 7 p.m. Jan. 14. Tickets: $25-$55. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. The seventh annual Elvis Birthday Bash: 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Tickets: $29.50-$46.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-5727650. www.keswicktheatre.com. The Smithereens: 8 p.m. Jan. 14. Tickets: $30.50-$42.50. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. Gloria Gaynor and The Village People: 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Tickets: $49.50-$59.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-5727650. www.keswicktheatre.com. Sister Hazel: 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Tickets: $23-$45. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com. An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt: 8 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets: TBA. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. kimmelcenter.org. Bethenny Frankel Skinnygirl Night Out: 8 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets: $25.50-$35.50. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. kimmelcenter.org. Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show: 8 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets: $28.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. The Jayhawks: 9 p.m. Jan. 22. Tickets: $25. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. www. livenation.com.
Robert Plant and the Band of Joy with North Mississippi AllStars: 8 p.m. Jan. 26. Tickets: $45-$85. Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 610352-2887. www.livenation.com. Schubert’s Great Symphony: 8 p.m. Jan. 27-28. Tickets: $43-$90. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Winter Wonderland Ball: 9 p.m. Jan. 28. Tickets: $15. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-9221011. www.livenation.com. Academy of Music Anniversary Show with Renee Fleming and Paul Simon: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Tickets: $185. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. philorch.org. Jerry Blavat’s Sounds Spectacular Reunion: 8 p.m. Jan. 29. Tickets: $41-$81. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Less Than Jake: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Tickets: $15-$17. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-6888. www. thetroc.com. Shawn Colvin: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Tickets: $45. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com. Citizen Cope: 10 p.m. Jan. 30. Tickets: $35. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0770. www.tinangel.com. Linkin Park: 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Tickets: $42.50-$72.50. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.ComcastTix.com. Robyn: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets: $25. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 800-745-3000. www.electricfactory.info. ABBA The Concert: 8 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets: $36.50-$46.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com. Grimaud Plays Beethoven: 8 p.m. Feb. 3 and 5. Tickets: $43-$100. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Family Concert: Extreme Orchestra: 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5. Tickets: $7-$28. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Gang of Four: 9 p.m. Feb. 5. Tickets: $18.75-$25. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. www.livenation.com. Keller Williams: 9 p.m. Feb. 12. Tickets: $24.50. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. www.livenation.com.
Museums/Exhibits /Galleries >Academy of Natural Sciences: “Ned Smith’s Pennsylvania,” through Jan. 9; “Dinosaur Day” Dec. 27; “Animal Day” Dec. 28; “Flora Fantastica: The Whimsical Botanical Art of MF
Claus to celebrate
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus allows for two weekends of gaiety with the North Pole residents 5-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 19. Free. Franklin Square, Sixth and Race streets. 215629-4026. www.historicphiladelphia.org.
Cardamone,” Jan. 15-Apr. 17; “Bizarre Beasts Past and Present,” Jan. 29-Apr. 24. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-299-1000. www.ansp.org. >African American Museum: “Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia, 1776-1876,” ongoing; “381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story,” ongoing; “Artful Intentions,” through Jan. 19. 701 Arch St. 215-574-0380. www. aampmuseum.org. >American Philosophical Society: Native American Images Project, ongoing. 104 S. Fifth St. 215440-3400. www.amphilsoc.org. >American Swedish Historical Museum: “Go Swedish! Smorgasbord and Beyond,” through Jan. 31. 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. www.americanswedish.org. >Artists’ House Gallery: “Small Works,” through Dec. 24. 57 N. Second St. 215-923-8440. www. artistshouse.com. >Asian Arts Initiative: Youth Lounge 4-6 p.m Fridays and 1-5 p.m Saturdays through Dec. 18; Breakdance open practice, 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays; Yoga Club, 4-5 p.m. every other Wednesday; Guitar Club 4-5:30 p.m. every other Wednesday. 1219 Vine St. 215-557-0455. www. asianartsinitiative.org. >AxD Gallery: “Between Now and Then,” Dec. 10-Jan. 8. 265 S. 10th St. 215-627-6250. www.a-x-d.com.
>Bambi Gallery: “Do It Yourself Doodler,” through Jan. 2. 1001 N. Second St. 267-319-1374. www. bambiproject.com. >Bridgette Mayer Gallery: “Structuring Desire/Desiring Structure,” through Dec. 17. 709 Walnut St. 215-413-8893. www. bridgettemayergallery.com. >Burrison Gallery: “Open Spaces,” through Dec. 10. 3611 Walnut St. 215-898-5994. www.businessservices.upenn.edu/universityclub/ burrison.shtml. >Center for Emerging Visual Artists: “The Imagined,” through Dec. 17; “Defining Success for Visual Artist Part 1,” 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Cost: $12. 1521 Locust St. 215-546-7775. www.cfeva.org. >Chemical Heritage Foundation: “Marvels and Ciphers: A Look Inside the Flask,” through Dec. 10; “The Whole of Nature and the Mirror of Art” and “Transmutations: Alchemy in Art,” ongoing; Brown Bag Lecture: “Sharing Secrets: Jews, Christians, and the Practice of Alchemy in the Early Modern Period,” noon-1 p.m. Dec. 14. Free. 315 Chestnut St. 215-925-2222. www. chemheritage.org. >Da Vinci Art Alliance: DaVinci Holiday Art Show and Sale, through Dec. 29. 704 Catharine St. 215-8290644. www.davinciartalliance.org. >The Fabric Workshop and Museum: “Reading Dante II” and “Reading Dante III,” through Jan. 31. 1214 Arch St. 215-561-8888. www. fabricworkshop.org. >Fleisher-Ollman Gallery: Lee Arnold, Sarah Gamble, Andrew Gbur, through Jan. 15. 1616 Walnut St. 215545-7562. www.fleisherollman.com.
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>The Kings of Rhythm: 8 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets: $8. North Star Bar & Restaurant, 2639 Poplar St. 215-7870488. www.northstarbar.com. >Joe Truglio: 9 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets: $8-$10. Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St. www.moonstoneartscenter. org. www.joetruglio.com. >Spanos Conducts Sibelius: Dec. 10-12. Tickets: $43-$90. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. >A Feast of Carols: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $25. St. Paul Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. 215-735-9922. www.mcchorus.org. >Mint Condition: 8 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $46. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. >The Philadelphia Singers Christmas on Logan Square: 5 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18. Tickets: $32$43. St. Clement’s Church, 20th and Cherry streets. 215-751-9494. www. philadelphiasingers.org.
>Dave Holland’s Big Band: 7 and 9 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $25. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. 215-925-9914. www.paintedbride.org. >Philadelphia Boys Choir: Sing, Choirs of Angels: 8 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $40. The Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St. 215-2223500. www.phillyboyschoir.org. >Railroad Earth: 8 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $20. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com. >Slide: Irish Christmas: 8 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $20-$50. Annenberg Center, for the Performing Arts, Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. 215898-6702. www.pennpresents.org. >The Royal Concert: 8:15 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: Free. Old St. Joseph’s Church, 321 Willings Alley. 215-7558776. www.tempestadimare.org. >Get the Led Out: 8:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $22.50-$25. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 800-7453000. www.electricfactory.info. >Britten’s The Company of Heaven and Rejoice in the Lamb: 4 p.m. Dec. 12. Tickets: $20-$24. Trinity Center for Urban Life, 22nd and Spruce streets. 610-352-3565. www. thephiladelphiachorus.org. >A Bridezilla X-Mess: 11 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets: $2. Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St. 215-545-4511.
Manhattan Transfer: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets: $38-$48. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com. Alejandro Escovedo: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets: $25-$40. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets: $22.50$25. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 800-745-3000. www.electricfactory.info. Usher: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets: $26.50-$125. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.ComcastTix.com. Ghostland Obsevatory: 9 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets: $20-$22. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-6888. www.thetroc.com. Liz Phair: 9 p.m. Dec. 16. $22.50-$25. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. www.livenation.com. Temple University Horns and Trombones: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Free. Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Kevin Hart: 8 p.m. Dec. 17; 8 and 11 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets: $35.50-$55.50. Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 610-352-2887. www.livenation.com.
Running of the Santas: Noon Dec. 18. Tickets: $25-$28. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 800-7453000. www.electricfactory.info. Youth Jazz Ensemble: Noon Dec. 18. Free. Kimmel Center, Commonwealth Plaza 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Jewmongous: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets: $15. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0770. www.tinangel.com. Dweezil Zappa: 8 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets: $29.50-$59.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. Handel’s Messiah: 2 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets: $49-$80. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Brian McKnight: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets: $39.50-$49.50. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www. keswicktheatre.com. Private Music for Louis XIV: 8:15 p.m. Dec. 20. Free. Old St. Joseph’s Church, 320 Willings Alley. 215-7558776. www.tempestadimare.org. Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra: 8 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets: $15. Saint Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St. 215-545-0502. www..pyos.org. The Roddies: 8 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets: $12. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com.
Blue Man Group: Dec. 22-Jan. 2. Tickets: $25-$85. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www. kimmelcenter.org. Rad Bromance: All-Male Lady Gaga Tribute: 8 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets: $13-$15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com. Chris Bruni: 8 p.m. Dec. 23. Tickets: $10. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0770. www.tinangel.com. Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3: Dec. 23-Jan. 2. Tickets: $20-$150. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800298-4200. www.ComcastTix.com. Marvin Hamlisch and Michael Feinstein: 3 p.m. Dec. 26. Tickets: $35-$65. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Mummers Fancy Brigade Fest and Finale: Dec. 28-Jan. 1. Tickets: $4-$16. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 11th and Arch streets. 215418-4700. www.paconvention.com. Gogol Bordello: 8 p.m. Dec. 29. Tickets: $27.50. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 800-745-3000. www. electricfactory.info. The Revivalists: 8 p.m. Dec. 29. Tickets: $8-$10. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www. worldcafelive.com.
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Highlights this Week “Jersey Boys” concludes its run Dec. 12. Tickets: $54-$101.50. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. www. forrest-theatre.com. “Cinderella” slips into town through Jan. 2. Tickets: $17-$29. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-496-9160. www.enchantmenttheatre.org. “Parenting 101: The Musical!” reworks wellknown pop and show-tune with new comic lyrics to highlight all the joys of childrearing Dec. 9-March 6. Tickets: $35-$47. Kimmel Center, Innovation Studio, 260 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. Green Infrastructure Workshop discusses citywide stormwater management techniques and other aspects of the environment 6 p.m. Dec. 9. St. Thomas Aquinas Day Care, 17th and Fernon streets. 215-571-3739. “Who Killed Chea Vichea?” presents local producer Rich Garella’s look at government tension in Cambodia 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets: $5. Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St. 215-222-4201. www.scribe.org. The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
keep up their 71-year tradition of being jolly 8 p.m. Dec. 10. Tickets: $36-$52. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com. Lucia Fest, hosted by the Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, takes place 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 10; 2, 3:30 and 5 p.m. Dec. 11-12. Cost: $5-$10. Columbus Blvd. and Christian St. 215-389-1513. 916 S. Swanson St. www. old-swedes.org. Annual Christmas bazaar and flea market is open 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Dec. 11. True Gospel Tabernacle Family Church , 1606 Mifflin St. 215-334-3343. Dickens’ Christmas Party features readings by actors portraying Louisa May Alcott and Clement Moore, a recreation of “Ghost Story for Christmas,” Christmas cookies and punch and the creation of holiday cards 2-5 p.m. Dec. 11. Cost: Free-$16. Ebenezer Maxweel Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St. 215-438-1861. www.ebenezermaxwellmansion.org. Insane Clown Posse continue to lose their marbles 8 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets: $23-$26. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 800-745-3000. www.electricfactory.info.
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t first Stevie Johnson of the Buffalo Bills was discouraged with God when the creator caused him to drop a pass that would have given his team a rare win. Johnson tweeted if he gave praise to God after catching a pass by looking skyward, then he had to blame the deity after dropping a sure touchdown. Johnson drew the ire of fans everywhere. In Buffalo, the coach was grateful for the distraction because it meant he would keep his job for another week, and for this he was grateful to God. Johnson did us all great service by raising the question whether God really is a detail-oriented deity? Of course some of us whose world goes beyond football figure a better example of either God’s indifference or weakness might be the never-ending disaster in Haiti, but then maybe the creator might have been watching ESPN just like the rest of us when Haiti got hit. Since God existed before the game of football, this begs the question: Did God pre-ordain the outcome of chariot races, and if so, how would this fact affect the ending of “Ben-Hur?” There was play called “Steam Heat” some years ago in which God was depicted as a Puerto Rican locker room attendant who was heavily into every little world event. I still remember in that play, God uttering the memorable line, “Give Debbie Reynolds a cold.” I never did find out if Debbie got that heavenly sent cold, but she did marry singer Eddie Fisher around that time. If God is really predetermining the outcome of professional football games, then many of us who bet on the point spreads should stop subscribing to betting services and go back to church. The outcome of the next Eagles game might well be hidden in a parable, which would certainly help male attendance and keep them awake, at least through the Bible reading. Johnson has since repented blaming God for his pass catching deficiencies. He claims to have been taught a valuable lesson.We are left to ponder what the lesson might be. It may mean God will make it up to Johnson, which means take the points the next time the Bills play. In another seasonal story, the City of Philadelphia tried to mess up Christmas, but couldn’t even get that right. The managing director announced that the word “Christmas” would be removed from the sign above the market outside of City Hall that heretofore read “Christmas Village.”
He explained some people were offended at having to see that word when they were on the way to work in City Hall where, as everyone knows, the spirit of the season sometimes has a problem surviving a City Council session. At the last moment, Mayor Nutter rescinded the order after his own staff started calling him “Ebeneezer.” Radio host Michael Smerconish offered a solution on his show: He wants the market to be expanded to include Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Kwanza. The City reportedly considered the idea, but realized for the market to be all-inclusive it would need to reach from the current City Hall area to Old City. In addition, one of the mayor’s advisers wondered if they also would have to include space for the druids. What happened next should have been foreseen by the City, but foresight hasn’t been its forte since the end of the Rendell administration. The resultant outcry over replacing “Christmas” with “Holiday” left the City only one choice: It removed the entire sign thus rendering the market nameless. This still hasn’t solved the City’s dilemma in its pursuit of never offending anyone at anytime. After all, there is still the problem of what to call the Christmas tree. The official party line is a Christmas tree is not a religious symbol, which seems logical enough until you consider a sign that once read “Christmas Village” is not exactly a religious symbol either. I suggest the City just refer to the tree as “It.” “It” might offend folks who despise vagueness in their lives, but they are too few to mention, and besides they are probably atheists anyway. And if there is one truism in politics it is that no politician curries the atheist vote. In the seasonal spirit of good will, the president met with leading Republicans to come up with a compromise. As you will no doubt recall, our last president was known as “The Decider.” Obama is “The Compromiser.” The president’s quest for Republican agreement on anything has become kind of like a search for the Holy Grail. Rumor has it the pesident will agree to a temporary extension of tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans in return for tax cuts for the middle class, ratification of nuclear arms treaty with Russia, and the continuation of unemployment benefits. All you need to know about the level of this deal is the Republicans required tax cuts for the rich in order for us to have a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. I’m still not sure about the vote of Sen. Ben Nelson (Nebraska). Nelson may hold up the treaty with Russia unless we agree to sing the Nebraska Cornhusker fight song before every session of Congress. Where the president sees great gains, the rest of us see “bupkis.” Ask your Jewish friends. SPR Comment at www.southphillyreview.com/opinion/cardella.
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Edmund Pevensie (Skandar Keynes), right, returns to Narnia with sister Lucy and cousin Eustace for a sea-faring voyage with King Caspian (Ben Barnes).
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lots of hullabaloo about valiant efforts being “for Narnia!” there’s still scant emotional investment in this world or its creatures. Which puts an even greater damper on the material’s Christian undercurrents. Already a tad squirm-inducing as they teeter on the verge of propaganda, the religious elements find their lack of subtlety compounded by an overall lack of enchantment. The god-like Aslan preaches to the humans about believing in his Earthly alter ego, while it’s hard enough believing that even Narnia exists.
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Lifestyles nomenal. It’s a hot movie.” While Clysdale takes to the ice for nine to 12 shows a week and occasional triple bookings on Saturdays, Maiale works a novelty concessions stand. The pair, who met on tour, love being on the road together. “My husband took a few years off of being on the road to go to chef school and be a chef. I was doing little East Coast tours where I could come home for two to three days at a time,” Clysdale, who joined the tour at age 27, said. “He knew he wanted to go to chef school. Then he came back on the road because we got tired of not being together 24/7. “Both of us knew we wanted a house in Philadelphia no matter what. It’s an amazing, great, great neighborhood and that was the real kicker.” Maiale’s family is from South Philly and his grandmother lives around the corner from the pair’s home. As the East Coast tour is coming to Philadelphia, as is tradition, just in time for the holidays, Clysdale and Maiale are looking forward to their annual stopover. “I have two things on my must-do list [in Philadelphia]. Of course, my husband and I would really like to spend Christmas with his family, my mother- and
‘I ended up connecting with an old friend who was in the ice show and we went skating and then called another friend in the ice show and I’ve been touring ever since.’ — Melodee Clysdale brother-in-law,” Clysdale, who fell in love with the area when she spent her first Christmas here in 1995, said. “No. 2 on my list, I have to go see the Christmas tree at City Hall — it’s absolutely beautiful and one of my favorite things about Philadelphia.” CLYSDALE GREW UP in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where she began figure skating at age 8. She continued her passion until the age of 21, when she went on a sevenyear hiatus. “In that amount of time, I did go to university and had an English major. I went to the University of Alberta in Edmonton,” Clysdale said. “I also became a hairdresser, so that was very handy on tour. There are people whose hair I’ve been cutting on and off for 15 years. I had the apartment, two cats and everything.” But the stationary lifestyle was not in her cards. “I ended up connecting with an old friend
who was in the ice show and we went skating and then called another friend in the ice show and I’ve been touring ever since,” Clysdale said. On tour Clysdale met Maiale, 43, who has been with Disney on Ice for more than 20 years. Once she visited his hometown, she was smitten. “You get to see so many cool places and visit so many amazing cities,” she said. “You really start to think globally about where to live: I like Canada, I like Spain, I like Philadelphia. Let’s do Philadelphia. It’s an amazing culture and amazing way of life.” They set down permanent roots when they purchased the South Juniper Street home nine years ago, but the couple continues to spend the majority of the time on the road. Summer, which is off from the tour, is normally spent at the family home in North Wildwood, N.J. “[My husband] works as a chef at 410 Bank Street in Cape May,” Clysdale said
of her husband’s summer job while bragging of the amazing braised shark medallions served up at the restaurant. While currently on tour, Clysdale is keeping in top physical shape for the demanding schedule. “You have to be fit to give your best performance. I trained before I went on tour. I do a lot of stretching and strength work. It’s very high energy and you spend it all every show. You are in it, right there with the audience and we get so close to the kids they are jumping up and down and dancing. You spend it all and refuel and do it all again,” Clysdale said. “You give so much energy out and they give it all back and it just makes you want to do it again.” As the tour approaches its Philly run, area residents are getting in gear for the fun family show, but none as much as Clysdale and Maiale. “There’s always a way to pull together to have Christmas,” Clysdale said of fitting in a family celebration to the husband-andwife’s performance calendar. “A dinner that maybe is just past Christmas — there is always a way to spend it with family, to make it happen.” SPR Comment at news/lifestyles.
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(Lic. 37293)
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$175k
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16xx s. 5th st. Large 3 story home, 5 Br, 1.5 Baths. $199,000
25xx s. watts st. 2 Br. Home 14xx s. Marston st. 3 Br. Home
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2042-44 S 69th Street – Large Garage/Office Space. High Ceilings. Overhead Door. Approx. 1300 sq. ft. $79,500.
9xx McClellan st. 2 BR, Total Rehab! C/A, H/W floors. - $199,000 8xx Mountain st. 2 BR Home with Parking REDUCED $259,000 22xx s. 22nd st. 4 BR, Good Block - Great Buy! $119,900 9xx eMily st. 2 car garage w/ 1 BR Apt. - $159,000. 14xx porter st. Duplex - two, 2 BR apts., self-contained. $209,000
24xx s. 19th st 1st Fl., APT 26xx s. darien st. 2nd Fl., Efficiency 18xx e. passyunk ave. 3rd Fl., 1 BR, W/D 14xx JaCkson st. 2-3rd Fl., Bi-Level, 3 BR 11xx Morris st. 1st Fl., 1 BR Efficiency 7xx Carpenter st. Bi-level 2nd & 3rd Floor, 1 BR, Heat Incl.
private Club w/Liquor License & Building Reduced $249,000
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21xx s. broad st 2nd floor, 4 rooms, $850 month CaMaC & MiFFlin viC. Artist space- 1200 sq. ft. Lots of light, $750 month
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13xx McClellan st. Corner prop- total rehab, h/w floors, c/a, 1.5 baths. $259,000
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NewLy reNovated graduate hospitaL area 2025 Kimball Street – 3 Bedrooms. 3 1/2 Baths. Den. 3 Story Home. Hardwood Floors. New Stainless Steel Appliances. Deck. W/D. $339,000.
south phiLadeLphia 2038 S 22nd Street – 4 Bedrooms. Vicinity of Snyder Avenue. $60,000.
Large home with a Large side Lot 1718-20 S 6th Street – 5 Bedrooms. 3-Stories. Plus Adjoining Lot – 16 x 60. $149,900.
Near tempLe uNiversity 511-513 Morse Street – Two Homes. Need Renovation. $63,000 for both.
Large New home - peNNsport 1321 E. Moyamensing Avenue – 3 Bedrooms. 2 1/2 Baths. 18ft. Wide. 10 ft. Ceilings. 2400 square feet. Oversized Bedrooms. Den. W/D. Deck. Large Yard. $469,000.
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18th & Montgomery Ave – Duplex – Temple U Campus – 3 BR Unit & 1 BR Unit renovated 3 – 4 years ago. Great investment. 19th & Wolf – Open porch, finished basement, central air, 4 bedrooms & lots of extras! 5th & Porter Vicinity – Lovely 2 bedroom home w/HW floors, fin basement, mod kit & bath, new front! South of Oregon – Duplex! 2 modern apartments plus a garage! 2nd floor deck, sep utilities. Great location. 18xx Wolf St – Large & formal, modern throughout. Large patio, fin basement. Near Temple University Campus – Large 4 BR home just off campus. Needs work but at $49,900 this becomes very attractive. Great location & Income potential – Desirable income property on S. Broad. Six units – Basement office & 5 apartments, 6 baths. All transportation, business and conveniences here! 11th & Shunk Vicinity – Open the front door to this traditional home in South Philly. Features include 3 BRs, 1 bath, dining room & living room w/hardwood floors. East Passyunk Avenue Home – 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath house in a great location. Hardwood floors, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, loft style 3rd floor bedroom. Powder room on 1st floor. Just Reduced!! Close to shopping & all transportation – Upgraded 2 BR home. New elec, heat, HW, range, windows, carpeting. Large mod bath w/new fixtures. Large covered front porch. 15th & Oregon Vicinity – Handyperson needed – 3 BR’s, main street, needs work. Asking only $139,900! South of Oregon – 16th & Bigler – Open porch, spacious and modern kitchen, large yard, fin bsmt, 1 ½ baths. 16th & Shunk Vicinity – Absolute “move in condition.” Beautiful, glowing hardwood floors, 3 spacious bedrooms, new roof. Convenient to transportation & schools.
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11XX poRteR
Newer front, 4 Br’s, finished basement, modern kitchen, 1.5 baths too!
13XX annin
Brand new home, 3 Br’s, 1.5 baths, central air, finished basement and located just off Broad street!
26XX BouVieR
Three Br’s, modern kitchen and bath, finished basement too. Located off Oregon Ave!
19XX s. 6th
3XX glaDstone
Total Renovation, 3 Br’s, large kitchen, C/A, hardwood floors, move in condition. $220,000.
16XX latona
SPECTACULAR NEW CONSTRUCTION, roof deck,3 Br’s, 3 baths, finished basement, 10 yr tax abatement. $319,900
18XX chRistian
3XX winton
Totally renovated 3 Br 1.5 bath home that offers hardwood floors and central air. Just move in!
18XX s. 2nD
Four unit bld, two apartments and two offices, fully rented. Separate utilities and building rebuilt recently!
20XX s. chaDwick
Modern 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Home priced to sell at only $109,900... Call For Appointment.
3XX FeDeRal
Everything is New from top to bottom. Central Air, finished basement & hardwood floors.
Quincy Court, Newer Construction, 3 Br’s, 2.5 baths, ultra kitchen, fireplace, center city views!
Three story 6 Br, 1 bath home in need of total renovation. Across from the park, aprox. 2100 sq ft! $189,900
21XX hicks
4XX DuRFoR
4XX cRoss
16XX s. Beulah
New GHA heater and CAC, hardwood floors T/O, new kitchen w/granite countertops & new roof too!
Nice kept 2 Br, 2 full bath home call for inspection. priced to sell at only $95,000.
New front, 3 Br’s + den, 2 full baths, finished basement too. Like New Construction!
4XX wolF
3 Br, 1.5 bath on nice Whitman block. Needs cosmetics, only $129,900
14XX e MoyaMensing
Quaint 3 Br home with front porch and garden. Only $169,900.
20XX s. 4th
15XX e MoyaMensing
Two Br’s, hardwood floors, modern kitchen and bath. Freshly painted too. Only $74,900.
Large main street, 5 Br, 1.5 bath home in immaculate condition. Price Reduced. $319,000
Everything is brand new from top to bottom, central air, hardwood floors, new drywall walls, new electric and plumbing. Price Reduced.
15XX iseMingeR
16XX DoVeR
Three story, 6 Br, 3 bath home with detached garage. Priced to sell at $279,900.
3XX geRRett
Fishtown 26XX BelgRaDe
24XX DuRFoR
Newer front, 3 Br, 1 bath, c/a, hardwood floors, immediate occupancy.
Two to choose from, both tenant occupied. Call for details.
5XX kateR
Quaint Pennsport Block. Original front & pine floors, new windows, fabulous kitchen and bath, finished basesment too! $219,000
New construction, townhouse with 3 Br’s, 2.5 baths located in the heart of Bella Vista!
18XX n. RinggolD
11XX s. 8th gaRage
17XX s. 2nD
4XX DuDley
Very large 5 Br home in need of TLC. Only $35,000 Two 2 Br, 1 bath homes side by side w/parking. Both currently rented. Asking $280,000.
1XX Daly
2 Br 1 bath on very nice bloc. Only $140,000!!
that fits cars and 2nd floor office space aprox. 2900 sq ft. Call for details. Pennsport row home with nice brick front, 2 Br’s needs some TLC. Only $89,900.
19XX wolF
Large 3 Br home in absolute move in condtion. Attractive Price too!
11XX s. 13th
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Brand new renovation from top to bottom. Finished basement too! $169,900
RENTALS 21xx so. Broad st. - 1st floor commercial space w/ C/A $1,700 month. 28xx s. 12th st. - $1,100 month + utilities 4xx hoffman st. - 2Bdrm, Newly Renovated $1,000 month. 13xx wolf st. - Office Space Avail. $2,000 month. 17xx snyder ave. - Space available 350-400 ft. 1st floor rear, 2nd floor & basement. 1250 mnt. 3 bdrm. + den & 2 full bathes, rear deck
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Three Br fixer upper priced to sell at only $79,900. Two full baths too!
4XX cRoss
Brand new 2 Br rehab with extended kitchen, 1.5 baths, everything is BRAND NEW! Only $179,900.
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Clean Very Well Kept 2 Bed Hm w/Off St. Parking
$75,000
18xx SNYDER
Commercial space and lg. 2 bed apt
21xx S. WOODStOCK
Well Kept 3BR w/Gorgeous HW Floors
Only $76,900
29XX MIFFLIN
two to Choose. Both w/Off St. Parking
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18XX S. 16tH.
Lg 3 bed in “NEWBOLD.” Close to everything.
CALL!
35 XX PRIMA Ct.
the Reserve at Packer Park! A real beauty!
20XX MCKEAN
Bank Owned Property Sold “AS IS”
18XX S. 18tH
Great opportunity, Lg 3 story Duplex, orig H/W
23XX S. CARLISLE
Very Nice Mod. HM w/New HW Flrs.
24XX S. BOUVIER
Spac Mod 2 bed w/ Lg Eat in Kit, C/A
24XX S. BANCROFt
Lovely 2 BD, 1.5 bth home on a great street
REDUCED $154,900
26XX S. CHADWICK
Mod 3 bed home on a great st
REDUCED $158,900
15XX jACKSON
Lg 4 Bed Maint St home w/newer gas heat
24XX S. OPAL
Lovely mod 3 bed hm, drastically reduced to
24XX S. CHADWICK
Super Prime Location, New Kit
$169,900
28XX S. SYDENHAM
So. of Oregon. Prime 2 Bed mod hm
$194,900
15XX RItNER
Lg main St Home in move in condition
$248,500
19XX FORREStAL
Very nice, well kept packer Packer Park home
$119,000
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CALL! REDUCED $52,800 $130,800 ONLY $147,000 $149,900
$159,900 $169,900
Asking $309,900
19146
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prime east passyunk - 11xx dickinson - A must see fabu-
lous renovation w/ two spacious bed, new brick front, h/w floors, crown molding, eveything is brand new! Asking $279,900
just listed - packer park 31xx s.lanvale pl. - Beautiful Brand new rehab just completed!
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so. of oregon ave - 28xx s. sydenham - Are you looking
for a really nice 2 bed home south of Oregon ave for under 200k? Then this is it! Complete w/ fini. bsmt., brand new bamboo floors.
4xx fitzgerald - Warm & cozy 2 bed renovated home w/brand new granite kit & baths, hardwood blr w/inlaids, many restored original details. Only $134,900!
3 bed shell in rapidly developing area
13XX SO. CORLIES
Calling all investors
Only $39,9000
$39,9000
13XX StANLEY
2 bed rental property 650/month
ONLY $44,900
13XX SO. MOLE St.
3 bdrm home needs a little tLC
Only $69,900
21XX REED
Very large home in Pt. Breeze
Only $74,900
11XX SO. 27tH St.
Lovely 3 bdrm hwf/ca, close to U. City
Only $74,900
12XX S. 27tH
3 Story duplex fully rented, a real moneymaker
ONLY $169,900
14XX tASKER
triplex excellent income, close to public trans
CALL!
Well kept 3 bed in good cond
4XX MIFFLIN
Spac 3BR in Pennsportt, priced to sell
Only $99,900
4XX DALY
2 Bdrm, Whitman home, Ideal for first time buyer
20XX DARIEN
Updated 3 Bed home, new kit., priced to sell
8XX DUDLEY
Well maintained, 2 bed w/new roof, close to East Pass.
7XX MCKEAN
Lg 3 bed hm in need of a litle tLC
24XX S. AMERICAN
3 bed on prime Whitman block
4XX FItzGERALD
Well done rehab w/ original H/W, Granite Kit.
8XX W Moyomensing
Updated 3 bed Hm w/ gorg H/W Flrs
23XX S.AMERICAN
Prime Street, Very nice 2 Bd w/ open porch
$144,800 $97,900 $94,900 $105,900 $130,000 Only $134,900
25XX S. PHILIE
Mod. 3Bed Hm w./Newer Front, 2 Baths
3XX SNYDER
Duplex in good condtion
1XX DUFOR
Mod 3 Bed on lovely block in Whitman
4XX DICKINSON
Huge 5 bed, 1.5 ba, semi-mod home
$134,900 $149,500 $174,000 $174,900 Asking $179,900 $189,900 Only $189,900
9XX DALY
Beaut mod home totally reonovated 5yrs ago
8XX DUDLEY
Completelly renovated from top to Bottom
Asking $194,900 $194,900
25XX S. 12tH
Lovely 3 bed spac hm w/HW fls, fin base
$219,900
1XX MCKEAN
Beaut 3 Bdrm home w/ fin. bsmnt, new kit. & ba
$279,900
East Passyunk
19xx s. sartain -east passyunk crossings
13XX SO. OPAL
19148 7XX MCCLELLAN
Gorgeous Total Renovation with Granite Kit, H/W Flrs, Fin Base, 1.5 Baths, C/A. Just pack your Bags
19XX S. SARtAIN
totally Ren. Gorgeous townhome. just Move In!
10XX DALY
Spac 2 Bed modern Hm close to everything
$269,900
12XX MERCY
Very nice 3 bed Hm located on desirable block.
19XX S. WARNOCK
Very nice 3 Bed w/ H/w Flrs Attractively priced at
$199,900
7xx federal - short sale! Fully Renovated in 2005! 4 Bed w/ 3rd story master bed. Prime block 19148 Reduced tO $230,000!
18XX S. 12tH
3 Story 5 Bed w/ High Ceilings, Orig. details
$274,900
11XX DICKINSON
just listed! totally renovated from top-Bottom
$279,900
13XX tASKER
$325,000
15XX S. 13tH
SOLD 3 story SOLD 4 bed 3 bath w/ H/W Flrs, F/P, granite Kit
16XX S. 13tH
Contractor’s Home! 3rd fl master suite
$399,900
$269,900 $155,900 Only $159,000
Gorgeous main st townhome close to subway & ave
$399,900
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1403 S JUNIPER ST NEW! Nice 3 BR property on great block w/ turned step, high ceilings, W2W carpet. EIK w/ lots of cabinets & dishwasher. Big back yard with stucco back. Bedrooms have HW floors. and 3 piece ceramic tile bath.
1328 S 16TH STREET Extremely large property w/ open porch w/ new siding. Inside is LR/ DR combo w/ EIK, 2nd floor has 2 large BRs & tons of closet space. 3rd floor has full bath 2 more BRs. Yard so big you have to see to believe. All newer utilities and piping. REDUCED
2528 WEBSTER STREET Great buy in great neighborhood on very private street in Graduate Hospital/Naval Square neighborhood. Move in condition w/ 2 large bedrooms with a large bathroom. New kitchen, finished basement! REDUCED PRICE! $158,900
2521 GALLOWAY STREET Nice 3 BR, 1 and ½ bath property w/ new brick front & turn step, bay window, enclosed porch. Huge living room, cooking kitchen with a ½ bath attached. Nice yard in back, new siding, new hot water tank, radiator heat, new soil line. REDUCED $114,900
634 EARP STREET Completely rehabbed beauty! 3 floors with new deck over looking the city! New everything: brick front, HW floors, EIK w/ SS appliances, 2 bedrooms w/ ample closet space, 2 rehabbed baths, w/ Jacuzzi tub! REDUCED PRICE!
2408 S CHADWICK ST Nice property w/ turn step, nice foyer w/ ceramic tile, big living & dining w/ powder room. EIK w/ granite floor & counters, recessed lighting. Big yard in back, 3 large bedrooms, tons of closet space, full finished basement + much more!
1915 S WARNOCK ST NEW! Great house - move in condition in trendy E. Passyunk neighborhood w/ 3 BR, original HW floors, LR/ DR combo w/ fireplace and large EIK. Finished basement w/ bar, also features a newer front w/ turned step.
2305 WOODSTOCK STREET Check out this nice home on tree lined street w/ brick front & turned step. Hardwood floors throughout first floor, upstairs are 3 nice sized bedrooms, with tons of closet space. Take a look today! REDUCED $135,375
1836 REED STREET Great house with eat in kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and granite tops. Three nice sized bedrooms. Central Air and close to transit lines. Pack your bags and move right in! $159,900
1216 S 15TH STREET Great investment opportunity in up and coming neighborhood. New windows & HW floors, 3rd House needs finishing touches but potential is endless! Call today! REDUCED $124,900
1634 WOLF STREET
2540 SHIELDS STREET Clean three bedroom home with enclosed porch. Hardwood floors throughout and nice sized yard which will be great for summer barbeques. Move right into this property.
2636 COLORADO STREET Brand new top to bottom w/ attention to detail! New brick front, open marble foyer, crown molding, recessed lights, HW floors, gorgeous EIK w/ granite countertops, recessed lights, GD, and more. Full finished basement! C/A and so much more!!!
2524 S 20TH STREET
Beautiful huge Girard NEW! Beautiful home near Estate 3 story 5 Broad Street. Large living & BR 1.5 bath twin dining room w/ HW floors, w/ open porch, HW 4 good sized bedrooms w/ floors gourmet EIK w/ nice vinyl flooring. Finished Corian counters & SS basement w/ additional 1 full refrigerator & oven. bath as well as a spacious Enclosed sun room in rear overlooks big yard w/ grass. Lots of space, closets and more! REDUCED PRICE! back yard.
1349 S 29TH STREET Spacious 3 BR corner home, well kept w/ newer windows throughout, newer heater & water heater. Close to shopping, public transportation and major travel routes. Priced to sell, come take a look, easy to show. $59,900
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A six-time collegiate champion, Ryan Whiting let his trusty arms help local students to learn proper weightlifting techniques. The Harrisburg native hopes to throw the shot put in the next Olympic Games. P h o t o b y J o h n W. D av i s J r .
to balance undergraduate work and athletics,” Whiting said of their next-level ambitions. “If you go professional, you won’t really be able to take any time off.” IN AN HOUR-LONG stay in the weight room, Whiting demonstrated numerous lifts, including repetitions of dead lifts, in which he has achieved a personal best of 660 pounds, and bench presses — mandatory lifts for those who aspire to be professional football players, which many of the attendees wish to become. His bench press best is 520 pounds, and he effortlessly lifted 405 pounds to display proper technique. Each lift came with guided instruction and drew admiration from the mostlymale audience. “I’ve been lifting for 10 years. After so many years of learning, I consider many of these lifts straightforward. This, however, is probably the single hardest lift,” Whiting said before executing a flawless snatch lift made easy by his powerful legs. He stressed proper footwear, use of a belt
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three Americans to enjoy. “I finished sixth in qualifying for the Beijing 2008 Games,” he said, having lost some of his power because of an ankle injury. “I would love to go to London and maybe even Rio de Janeiro in 2016.” In his brother’s second-floor classroom, Whiting addressed the students for roughly 15 minutes. The spacious room contained a poster of Whiting from his collegiate days. Under his determined image, the words “Pain is temporary. Championships are forever,” reminded everyone of the need to endure regardless of results. “It takes a ton to be a professional athlete,” Whiting, whose next big slate of events will begin by next March, said. “Even when you guys are frustrated, you have to think the next meet will be better. Track and field is very goal-oriented, and you get out what you put in.” As a Sun Devil, Whiting excelled in the classroom, twice earning Second Team Track and Field All-American honors. “You will need to put in so much effort
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ast Friday, nearly 45 student-athletes received the ultimate preseason morale boost, a rousing two-hour talk and training session with an NCAA champion who craves Olympic gold. Eager representatives from Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., and Bok Technical High School, 1901 S. Ninth St., gathered at the latter to meet Ryan Whiting, a Harrisburg native who dominated discus and shot put competitions during his decorated career at Arizona State University, where he majored in civil engineering. Whiting, 24, made his second visit to the area at the request of his brother, music teacher and track team coach Ross Whiting. The 2005 Gatorade National Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year, he owns three national collegiate indoor titles in the shot put, two outdoor crowns in the same event and one outdoor championship in the discus. His sibling recruited the services of the track star to provide additional motivation as Ross’s charges embark on a 12-week preseason workout program that began Monday. Before demonstrating the weightlifting exercises he has used to acquire his 290-pound body, the 6-foot-3 soon-to-be graduate student at Pennsylvania State University noted how busy he has been since gaining professional status. “I traveled the European circuit, competing in Sweden and England,” Whiting said of August trips to Stockholm and London. Those competitions, which resulted in sixth- and eighth-place finishes in the shot put, followed a fifth-place result in June’s USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Iowa — marking his professional debut — and a fourth-place showing in last July’s Prefontaine Classic in Oregon, both in the shot put. “I am taking a break from the discus this year,” Whiting said, revealing he is eager to attempt to qualify for next year’s International Association of Athletics Federations Championships in Daegu, South Korea, and the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, huge gatherings for which he must be ranked among the top-
to support one’s core and gloves to negotiate the lifts. The excited throng followed Whiting to the girls’ gymnasium to watch him execute his specialty, the shot put. Minus the traditional seven-foot circle from which shot putters make their heaves, Whiting made a footwear change to launch a 16-pound ball. At June’s NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, he hurled the ball 72-1, a personal best that the students cheered for him to break. “Hit the wall,” a few chanted as he chucked the projectile across the court. Whiting nearly accommodated them. His massive throws inspired a dozen students to make their initial throws of the weighty ball. Bok sophomore Vittorio Goggins, who is an offensive lineman for the Wildcats’ football team, sent two attempts from his right arm and earned Whiting’s praise for showing solid form. “I just wanted to try something new,” the resident of the 2900 block of South Newkirk Street said. Goggins plans to throw the shot put for Bok, so he enjoyed having Whiting’s tutelage. “He’s impressive, no doubt,” Goggins said. Neumann-Goretti junior Rob Kralle, who often ventures to Bok to train, may try out for his school’s track and field team as a runner or discus thrower. A defensive tackle and offensive lineman for the Saints, he found Whiting’s stop “awesome.” “He was so motivational,” Kralle, of 10th and Wolf streets, said. Following a few more valiant throws, the students huddled around Whiting, who received a Bok Tech weightlifting T-shirt from Athletic Director Frank “Roscoe” Natale for giving his time to the budding athletes. Grinning over having been able to enlighten the students, Whiting ended another successful jaunt to South Philadelphia. His other trip came three weeks ago, as he watched the Eagles’ victory over the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. “The time here was great. I am glad they picked up some ideas,” the Olympic hopeful said. “I hope they feel more excited about the upcoming season.” SPR
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