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hen reflecting on 2016, Ashton Carter has found a bounty of boons to share. We are talking a South Philly address and the deepening of his admiration for the energy inherent within theatrical projects. Through Saturday, the 26-year-old is adding his vitality to the surplus of synergy among his Quintessence Theatre Group peers by playing seven roles, including a titular titan, in “Wilde Tales,” an adaptation of children’s stories from the immortal mind of Irish icon Oscar Wilde. “You hear his name, and you’re not going to think immediately about what he wrote that involves kids, if you even know that he created such material at all, but he is highly concerned with their welfare, and these stories show his attention to their condition,” the Passyunk Square resident said. “Because of all that and the great team that I’m a part of, it’s been a joy to close out the year with this show.” He and his commendable contemporaries are handling director Jeremy Bloom’s adaptations of five pieces, with a promotional release touting the texts’ celebration of selflessness, charity, compassion, and love. Those themes have proven captivating for the local thespian, especially given the endeavor’s staging during the holiday season and the direction that his life is taking. “I’m realizing more and more the threads that unite us,” Carter said, noting the depth of ties among Philly’s theater scene members and the connections among his neighbors. “When you have work that reinforces your views on those bonds, you’re quite fortunate, and this whole month has been proof of that.” His stance becomes particularly pertinent when one looks at his chief involvement in the Mount Airy-staged action, the embodiment of The Selfish Giant, whose desire to deny youngsters admittance into his garden offers a compelling look at loneliness and levity. Carter also spoke of an affinity for his turn as The Water Rat in “The Devoted Friend,” but no matter his assignment, he loves every moment among the Quintessence crew. “I’ve been a huge fan since my first show here,” the actor, nearing the completion of his fourth job with the Barrymore Award-winning entity, said of his 2014 introduction to the group, which bills itself as being “dedicated to the performances and adaptation of epic works of classic literature and drama for

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A Passyunk Square resident is handling seven roles in a staged rendering of a literary icon’s children’s stories. Photo by Maria Young

Police Report: Left to grieve on Christmas Eve

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An 81-year-old grocery store owner was killed Saturday morning inside her establishment.

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To the Editor: Come Saturday night, I will sit and reflect on what has strangely been the most grueling yet educational year of my life. From the death of my husband to the stress of suddenly having to raise three children on my own, including one with special needs, 2016 certainly found me reaching for tissues pretty often, but it also encouraged me to believe more in the power of prayer and friendship. I have relied on the former since I lost my dear Richie on May 10, and the latter has been a source of hope at every turn.

I have realized there is strength in being vulnerable and placing my trust in God and his messengers. I have never been one to say everything is going to be a walk in the park, and, quite frankly, there have been times this year where I have felt as if I’ve been trying to lift myself out of quicksand. You know what, though, I think I have emerged a better person. At this point last year, I looked forward to 2016 since I knew I would be starting a new job and celebrating 15 years as a wife. While I wish I had been able to observe my anniversary on June 27, I am

grateful for the memories we created and the chance to use my job to take care of our amazing children. The moral of all of this is that loss has a funny way of helping us to add perspective. I hope I can manage whatever 2017 throws my way, and I hope you likewise brave your storms with undying hope. I’ll be rooting for us all. Vicky Warrington South Philadelphia

Happy New Year

To the Editor: Christmas is now over in a flash the shopping, the drama and so is the B y Ti n a G a r c e a u cash. Comment at southphillyreview.com/opinion Another year gone by we can hardly believe. We look forward to celebrating on New Year’s Eve. Mummers Parades marching in South Philly on Broad Street, a tradition missed by many where old friends would meet. Two Streeters keep our custom strong finishing their strut down Second Street ... home where they belong. Making resolutions that we resolve to keep, like exercising daily, and a good night’s sleep. Living in the Northeast uncertain of the snow, hoping Mother Nature performs magic with just one show. 2017 starts with a new leader in our beloved USA. We pray for his wisdom to protect us WIRE WE HERE?: The holidays always ﬁnd residents using more every day. power than usual, given their bustling bounty of home-based activiJanuary begins as a fresh new start, makties and the accumulation of electronic goodies. Workers from PECO ing new memories with giving hearts. literally helped to make the season bright Dec. 22 by tending to wires Happy New Year from the South Philly at Ninth and Jackson streets. May they and all of you continue to shine Golden Girls to neighbors who are best in 2017. Happy New Year! SPR

Looking south

Word on the Street What is something that you are excited for or concerned about as 2017 approaches? Interviews by Joseph Myers Photos by Tina Garceau

“I wonder where Donald Trump is going to take this country. I’m a bit worried about that, but I say let go and let God.”

“I want a calmer, safer world. I hope Donald Trump finds inspiration and does the right thing for people as a whole.”

Aquil Porter, 1800 block of South Taylor Street

Margaret Triano, 1300 block of Emily Street

wishes from The Marazzo Voice to every day be blessed. Joan and Marian Marazzo The Marazzo Voice

For the record Debra Panto’s Dec. 22 Letter to the Editor “Productivity” was worded Perhaps we should take the example of Jesus when he used his finger to write on the ground, and there is plenty of dirt on the ground for us to use our fingers to write upon. Comment on these letters or topics at southphillyreview.com/opinion/letters.

WE WELCOME YOUR LETTERS and ask readers to respect these guidelines: •Letters must be labeled accordingly (i.e. Letter to the Editor), neatly handwritten or typed and limited to 350 words; •The writer’s full name, phone number with area code and complete address must be included for verification purposes. South Philly Review reserves the right to request proof of identification; •South Philly Review reserves the right to reject letters or edit their content.

The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday. • Regular mail: 2 Executive Campus Suite 400 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 • E-mail: editor@southphillyreview.com “I look forward to continuing to raise my (4-yearold) daughter (Isabella) and being around family and friends even more. I hope it’s a healthy year for everyone out there.” Mark Casella, Porter and South Juniper streets

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snowfall in 132 years of record-keeping. Society can be quick to Review Editor and cast aside considerations S ta f f W r i t e r of the homeless as being in need of love. South of 016 will go down as an South’s Bethesda Project unforgettable year for nuwill never stand for such merous reasons, with the disregard and yet again tumultuous presidential proved it through a Valenelection and a surplus of celebritine’s Day fundraiser. The ty deaths among the most newsbrainchild netted more worthy items. However, the year than $1,500 that led to the was certainly not all doom and creation of 600 valentines gloom, especially with regards for its residents/shelter to local news. True to their idenseekers. tity as caring and compassionFifth-grade students from ate individuals, South PhiladelPassyunk Square’s Eliza phians made chronicling their B. Kirkbride Elementary lives particularly rewarding this School saw their confiyear, and the South Philly Redence bloom through their view, nearing the end of its 69th Best in Show victory in a year, loves continuing to age Pennsylvania HorticulEagles linebacker Connor Barwin, left, has been a hit with encouraging local youths’ athletic pursuits. gracefully with all of you. Here tural Society-guided Junior is a summary of many of the Flower Show. The learners Better foundation’s ties with Urban Roots, The East Coast will never be a stranger major news items that appeared paid homage to the Liberty Bell in securwhich also helped to pioneer the rejuvenato the quirky personality of Mother Nature. in our pages. May 2017 be an enriching ing placement among the other gems at tion of the Ralph Brooks Tot Lot, will soon Winter Storm Jonas dumped 22.4 inches blessing to all of you. Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin ended come to endow the West Passyunk site on Philadelphia, leading South Philly the Pennsylvania Convention Center-held the year on a great note by becoming en- with a state-of-the-art turf football field, residents with the perpetually unappeal- Philadelphia Flower Show. gaged and started it in a wonderful way two baseball fields, three basketball courts, ing task of clearing sidewalks and parking East Passyunk Avenue would very likely by helping to break ground on the Smith a new playground, a rehabbed recreation spaces while praying for the City of Phila- fetch “great dining destination” as a word Playground Revitalization Project. The center with a new kitchen, rain gardens, delphia to make streets manageable. Re- association inquiry. More than a dozen celports deemed the blast the fourth-biggest ebrated chefs, including mastermind Lynn endeavor, through his Make The World and a fitness trail. ■ By Bill Gelman and Joseph Myers

Winter Storm Jonas battered us with nearly two feet of snow

Bethesda Project showed Valentine’s Day-infused love for its population.

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Childs School students (left) staged “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters.” The 1300 block of Percy Street (right) brightens moods as the host of the Electric Street mural.

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And yes, the rumor is true. There. Is. No. Line. I repeat: There is no line. After the agony of waiting in long pharmacy lines at the big chains for years, this is the equivalent of heaven on earth. And it's here to stay. When asked from where he derives his motivation, Adrian responded "I've worked for the big chain pharmacies for many years. All too often I see that patients are treated more so as a number than as family. We are here to work for our patients, not the other way around. Patients feel a difference once they step foot in our pharmacy, and if they can't make it out to the pharmacy and need their medication, we will bring the medication to them for free. That's how it should be." RiteChoice doesn't stop there, though. They will transfer all your current prescriptions at other pharmacies over to RiteChoice for you, same day. So making the "Rite Choice" to switch to RiteChoice couldn't be easier. Call them today at 215-389-3034. And Rite Choice accepts ALL insurances. That’s really important nowadays! Additionally, RiteChoice offers a full line of Dollar Store items, as well as over the counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements you may need. And they still offer the bus tickets to Atlantic City and the Casinos, and they now also sell bus tickets to anywhere in the U.S. you want to go! "Being from South Philly, we are happy to be operating out of this location," says Adrian.

This quintet of judges sampled the goods at the Italian Red Gravy Cook-off.

Rinaldi, who orchestrated talks with the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District and who held the event at her establishment, Paradiso Restaurant, gathered to offer a dynamic dinner that generated funds for additional police presence during the summer months. Life can be quite challenging in South Philly, leading few folks to be able to say “It’s gravy.” However, the appreciation of gravy itself has long been a source of comfort. Ss.Neumann-Goretti High School, through the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association, hosted the second annual Italian Red Gravy Cook-off, on a Sunday, fittingly. Eight contestants vied for tomato-based bragging rights in placing their goodies before five judges. Locals celebrated the opening of the South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center at Broad and Morris streets. The much-anticipated ame-

nity consists of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Primary Care Center, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Community Health Center, the South Philadelphia Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the DiSilvestro Playground and Recreation Center. As part of its fourth Throwback Issue, the South Philly Review paid homage to the 9th Street Italian Market’s businesses that have been in operation for more than 100 years. The tribute touched on changing tastes and demographics while also reinforcing what has kept the sites so indemand, namely, consistency. Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration introduced a $0.03 per ounce tax on sodas and sweet drinks in order to generate funds for universal Pre-K, rec centers, libraries, and parks. City Council approved the proposal by a 13-4 vote, dropping the tax to 1.5 cents per ounce, with implemen-

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July’s Democratic National Convention led to the nomination of Hillary Clinton

good one for the Vento family. With all of the famous people who once called South Philly home, the year had to include a celebrity sighting or two. Golden Boy Frankie Avalon was spotted on South Broad Street for a very special occasion — the unveiling of the South Philly Musicians Remix Mural. The project, which was done by lead muralist Eric Okdeh, features a who’s who of local legends. We’re talking Eddie Fisher, Fabian Forte, Bobby Rydell, Jerry Blavat, Al Martino, Chubby Checker, Charlie Gracie, James Darren and Danny Cedrone. Take a walk to 1532 S. Broad St. and see this Mural Arts Philadelphia beauty up close. But only one of them is in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Who is it? In the latest round of the South Philly supermarket shuffle, the Colligas Family cut the ribbon on a brand new ShopRite in Whitman Plaza. This move from Snyder Plaza marked the official completion to a two-year plan. As a tribute to South Philly, the traditional numbered checkout lines feature a South Philly twist — they each pay homage to local streets. The site was previously a Pathmark. But the local supermarket game is far from finished, as the now vacant Snyder Plaza ShopRite will become an Acme in 2017. The fall would not be complete without the South Philly Review recognizing the Difference Makers — local residents and employees going above and beyond the call of duty to help South Philly and its residents prosper. The seventh class of

East Passyunk Avenue chefs held a fundraiser to secure more police presence on their thoroughfare.

“Time Is On Our Side” celebrated various interpretations of pride in one’s culture, identity, and aspirations.

The FBI conducted an August raid at the Pennsport home of union boss John Dougherty.

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tation beginning on Sunday. Enchantment Theatre Co. has been quite kind to South Philly-based performers and showed its enthusiasm for local learners by teaming up with George W. Childs Elementary School for a 20-week residence. The hard work resulted in a 10-minute staging of John Steptoe’s “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters,” a tale that Jennifer Blatchley Smith, Enchantment’s artistic director of literacy and education, described as an African folktale that combines elements of “Cinderella” and “Beauty and the Beast.” South Philadelphia products Monique Impagliazzo and Jennifer and Krystal Tini returned to their roots by filming “Turkey’s Done” on the 1900 block of South Jessup Street and the 1200 block of McKean Street. The laugh-a-second project called on “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Cheri Oteri to play Peaches Brocco, a cheated-upon wife who vows holiday revenge on her wandering spouse. We took a break in the battle for local cheesesteak bragging rights to recognize a milestone — Geno’s Steaks 50th anniversary. While Joey Vento may not have been around to enjoy the celebration, his son Geno, yes that Geno, recognized the occasion by hosting a block party. Marc Summers, of “Double Dare” fame, showed up at the Passyunk Square establishment to serve as the master of ceremonies. With the ordering line continuing to wrap around the block on a daily basis, it seems the initial $6 investment was an extremely

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Locals loved heading to 1532 S. Broad St. for the dedication of the South Philly Musicians Remix Mural.

Difference Makers was honored at a special November banquet held at the Mummers Museum. Yes, that was a trolley you saw shuttling shoppers around Whitman Plaza during the holiday season. The complimentary service came courtesy of an agreement between the Breslin Realty Development Corp. and Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours. The amenity will make its final trips today through Saturday, so treat yourself to one more holiday season goodie.

Frequent customers of D’Angelo’s Speciality Meats, the 106-year-old 9th Street Italian Market institution, felt the shockwaves following the unexpected news that owner Santo “Sonny” D’Angelo III would be calling it a career. The all-business butcher shared few words when he was asked, “Why, Sonny, why?” Farewell. Many people shed a tear following the passing of Carrie Fisher, aka Princess Leia. What in the world does this have to do with South Philly, you ask? Well,

Numerous vendors have helped the Ninth Street Italian Market to excel for more than a century.

Bill McIntyre’s Shooting Stars New Year’s Brigade offered Thanksgiving assistance to veterans.

her father was none other than legendary crooner Eddie Fisher, who was a native of the 2500 block of South Fifth Street. Enough with the Hollywood trivia. Victor Picariello, aka Victor the Barber, decided to call it a career on Christmas Eve after 48 years in business at his eponymous shop on 16th Street and Oregon Avenue. One of his final customers was none other than SPR staff writer Joseph Myers. The holiday season marked a special

time of year for students in Tina Pierandozzi’s life skills class at Sharswood Elementary School, as the third, fourth and fifth graders took the time to share holiday joy with members of Engine 33 by preparing peanut and jelly sandwiches for the Whitman-based personnel. SPR Contact Editor Bill Gelman at bgelman@ bsmphilly.com or Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com. Comment at

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2017 January: The new year begins with another dazzling parade, but around these parts, the story will continue to be how the City and the leadership of the Mummers have abandoned a part of South Philadelphia. The outside of the Methodist Hospital never looked more sad than on January 1. … Donald Trump is inaugurated President of the United States. He wears a long red tie and both his suit coat and top coat are unbuttoned. His inaugural speech is much like his campaign speeches. It is the only aspect of the Trump presidency that is predictable. February: Other than Valentine’s Day and a large snowfall, no one will remember February once again. March: The NCAA Tournament, otherwise now known as March Madness, begins once again with complaints from college coaches who believe their teams got screwed out of a berth. A person will win your office bracket pool that knows nothing about college basketball and once asked you if it’s “legal” for both Villanova and Kentucky to be nicknamed Wildcats. April: The Phillies begin another season where expectations are almost as low as a Bernie Sanders’ voter has for the success of a Trump administration … The Sixers announce that they have successfully gotten a patent on the phrase Wait ’Til Next Year. … The Flyers are eliminated in the Stanley Cup semifinals. No one cares who wins the Lady Bing Trophy. … The Eagles draft a cornerback in the first round, and General Manager Howie Roseman says, “We got the guy we wanted right along.” May: By now, Donald Trump has “saved” 10,000 jobs using tax credits. Trump claims that he’s actually saved 10 million jobs. The New York Times and Washington Post claim that each job “saved” from going overseas cost taxpayers $1 million each … Our swim club opens and my wife is smiling once again. Our club conversation for the first month consists of our asking each other, “So how did you spend your winter?” June: The Phillies are only three games out of first place in the National League East and Tom McCarthy claims “the division is up for grabs.”… Trump holds a “thank you” rally in my area where he won the vote count. He announces that he’s placing a tariff on goods made in China, except for his ties. … July: An exuberant “Hurricane” Schwartz announces the first heat wave of the season. … I applaud Trump’s announcement that he’s asked the FCC to redefine what is meant by “breaking news.”… Everyone attending a cookout on July 4th claims that they like their burgers burned beyond recognition. August: The Phillies are now 16 games

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out of first place in their division, but only five game out of the second wild card spot. Tom McCarthy announces the “wild card is up for grabs.”… The Eagles lose all of their preseason games and Doug Pederson keeps telling reporters that he feels “secure” in his job. He also reminds us that this is just the preseason. Some wise guy reporter reminds Pederson that back in the day, we once called them “exhibition” games. …“Hurricane” Schwartz exuberantly announces that we have set an alltime record for humidity. But we need rain to ease the drought. I once again look up on Google the definition of “dew point.” September: The Phillies are 16 games out of the second wild card spot. Tom McCarthy announces that the Phils’ farm teams had a great year. … The Eagles win their first three games, and the sports media reminds us that the team did the same thing last year before stinking up the joint. ... Trump announces that while saving the coal industry (many of us have reinstalled coal heaters), he has also persuaded Walmart to stop selling Chinese goods. Unfortunately, no one can afford to shop at Walmart anymore. October: Hillary Clinton reappears on the Sunday talk shows and announces that she has avoided indictment under a Trump administration; therefore, she is planning to run for the presidential nomination against Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in 2020. Trump tweets that using the actuarial tables, all three of them might die of old age before the 2020 election. He hastens to add that he himself is in great, great shape. …China has opened up a new market for upscale clothing, which it sells at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. Walmart has closed. The unemployment rate in the United States has doubled since Obama left office, but Trump tweets it’s because he doesn’t lie about the real unemployment rate. November: I have finally figured out how to use my new computer that was installed almost a year ago. … Pumpkin-spiced Pepsi Cola is introduced in time for Thanksgiving, and its endorsed by Carson Wentz…Trump refuses to pardon a turkey and the silliest tradition of White Houses past finally ends. … At our annual Thanksgiving dinner, I once again declare that I like stuffing better than turkey. No one pays any attention to me. December: The Eagles wind up making the playoffs, but are eliminated in the first round. Speculation begins about Pederson’s job five minutes after the season ends. … Trump lights the White House Christmas tree two weeks late because no one on his staff could find tree lights that were not made in China. Trump gives in, but tweets that getting the Christmas tree lights industry back in America will be his first priority next year. He holds his first press conference, but only the National Enquirer is allowed to ask a question, which is “Have you officially given up on indicting Hillary Clinton? SPR Comment cardella.

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Photo 1: Jason Douglas DanceAdelphia held its Holiday Spectacular celebration Dec. 18 at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School. Photo 2: Ahead of his Christmas Eve journey around the world, Santa Claus boarded the SS United States on Dec. 21 as the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservancy group lit the vessel with new LED lights.

Photo 3: Southwark Elementary School oversaw its inaugural Community Partner Awards presentation Dec. 19. Mayor Jim Kenney learned about the institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STEM/ CTE initiative and Keys of Inspiration music program.

Photo 5: The East Passyunk Community Recreation Center held a seniors Christmas party on Dec. 21. Photo 6: Capitolo Playground honored The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation for its quest to help veterans and their families who are dealing with the sadness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Photos provided by DanceAdelphia, Mark Carosiello, Friends of Southwark, Samantha Regalbuto, Joseph F. Marino, and The Chapel of the Four Chaplains and The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation

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LIFESTYLES the contemporary stage, which ignites the mind, body, and soul through the power of the actor, design, and spoken word.” “Every production has been amazing since it’s all representative of Philly theater, which I hope people realize is among the best there is.” The merry sentiments from Carter come as proof of his joy over how positive the latter portion of the year has been. In its early stages, he feared there would be no place for him on Quintessence’s slate, but with the fall production of “Mother Courage and Her Children” and the late autumn/early winter offering of “Wilde Tales,” he feels ready to spring into action whenever his most common employer plots its schedule. “I’m the worst theater kid, and you can use those exact words, because I’ve just not read or seen that much yet,” he said with a laugh. “[Artistic Director] Alex [Burns]” has joked that the only way to make me aware of all of these great works is to cast me in them. So far, that’s been quite the dynamic experience.” CARTER COMMENCED HIS immer-

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sion into theater as a 17-year-old Tennessee resident. The Memphis product, whose initial artistic curiosity found him playing the trombone and who had noticed as a five-year-old the joy of receiving attention, soon considered a theatrical existence his calling. “I kind of hate that it took so long for me to become involved in plays,” he said. “It’s bittersweet to some extent, yet no matter what I go after now, I’m not approaching anything with regret. I just want to help to bring something to life.” He remained in the Midwest to study speech and theater at Middle Tennessee State University and developed an admirable sense of what acting could yield for him. With preliminary thoughts of making sociology his vocation considering his love for analyzing social constructs and behaviors, he has used that enthusiasm and commitment to his craft to become a reliable performer infused with a passion for being a chameleon. “I consider myself so blessed that I’m able to go from classic works to contemporary pieces with relative ease,” Carter, whose other two Quintessence affiliations,

William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” and “Richard II,” support his point, said. “I think I’m pretty adept at understanding characters’ desires and intentions, too, and it’s great to get at who each character is with respect to stirring emotions among audience members. When they’re especially amped up, there’s just such an explosion of energy, and I absolutely love that.” The grateful and gregarious professional made his way to Philadelphia following time in Minnesota, where he knew early on, despite landing youth-centric regional theater opportunities, he could never forge a fruitful career. Settling in the Temple University area, he thought of the city as a dank and dirty destination initially yet vowed to make a name for himself in Philadelphia, with South Philly having been his haunt since August. Along with Quintessence, Arden Theatre Co. and Azuka Theatre, long friendly to local practitioners, have also secured his talent and have reinforced his philosophy on what stagebased ventures should produce. “For me, it’s all about stirring emotions in a good way,” Carter opined. “I think I’m on this earth to make people happy and to

make them smile. The Quintessence advertising material says ‘Wilde Tales’ is ‘soul-stirring,’ and I like stirring a nice big bowl of feel-good gumbo whenever people set foot in the theater.” Come March, he will look to nourish cravings for timeless experiences when Quintessence will again enlist him to channel Shakespeare’s greatness, this time through “Love’s Labours’ Lost.” Now fully in love with the City of Brotherly Love, he stated he has no expiration date for his time as a local. “Some cities have no heart,” Carter said. “Philadelphia isn’t like that. Philadelphia has tons of it.” SPR “Wilde Tales” Playing through Saturday at Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave. Tickets: $15-$34 215-987-4450 Quintessencetheatre.org Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com. Comment at southphillyreview.com/ews/lifestyles.

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The HYPE’s Holiday Variety Special will feature seven music acts and the celebrated comedy troupe The Popular Nerds. 7 p.m. Tickets: $13. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. lnphilly.com. Dec. 29 Chrisette Michele brings her Grammy Awardwinning rhythm and blues and soul sound to the area, with Raheem DeVaughn as her special guest. 8 p.m. Tickets: $52.25-$62.25. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com. Dec. 30 The Slambovian Circus of Dreams offers tunes that critics have described as “hillbilly-Floyd,” “folkpop,” “alt-country, roots-rock,” and “surreal Americana.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $24-$27. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. philly.worldcafelive. com. Dec. 31 Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown features a “square” drop from SquareBurger, a dance party in the pavilion, and a great view of the 6 p.m. fireworks show at Penn’s Landing. The park will remain open until 8 p.m. for the final Electrical Spectacle: A Holiday Light Show. Free. Franklin Square, Sixth and Race streets. 215-629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org. Dec. 31 Kurt Vile has long been an indie rock/folk god and has proudly touted his Philadelphia roots in making revered albums. 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Tickets: $38. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. 215-309-0150.thefillmorephilly.com. Dec. 31 Italian Karaoke helps participants to ring in the new year on a melodic note among paisanos. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Gran Caffe L’Aquila, 1716 Chestnut St. 215568-5600. grancaffelaquila.com. Dec. 31 New Year’s Funkin’ Eve features the infectious tunes of Red 40 and The Last Groovement. 10 p.m. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-9006. fringearts.com. Jan. 1 The New Year’s Day Celebration offers panoramic views of the Mummers Parade, performances, and ample children-centric events. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Commonwealth Plaza within the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. Jan. 3 The 76ers hope to bite into the Timberwolves. 7 p.m. Tickets: $11.50-$230. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. wellsfargocenterphilly.com. Jan. 4 The Flyers return to home ice to face one of their hated rivals, the Rangers. 8 p.m. Tickets: $85-$375. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

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OTHER GOODIES Through Dec. 30: All-Star Days: Tickets: $13.95-$17.95. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-299-1000. ansp.org. Through Dec. 31: “The Carols”: Tickets: $28$55. Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place. 215-592-9560. 1812productions.org. Through Dec. 31: Flowers & Monsters: Hand-carved Furniture by Karl von Rydingsvärd. Tickets: Free-$8. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. americanswedish.org. Through Dec. 31: Headed to the White House: Tickets: Free-$14.50. The National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. 215-409- 6600. constitutioncenter.org. Through Dec. 31: The Holiday Festival: Free. Franklin Square, Sixth and Race streets. 215629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org. Through Dec. 31: “Mamma Mia”: Tickets: $72-$112. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. Through Dec. 31: “The Nutcracker”: Tickets: $35-$135. The Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-732-8400. kimmelcenter.org. Through Jan. 1: The Comcast Holiday Spectacular: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd. corporate. comcast.com. Through Jan. 2: Disney on Ice: "Follow Your Heart": Tickets: $20-$121. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. wellsfargocenterphilly.com. Through Jan. 8: “Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910-1950”: Tickets:

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“The Wall” Live Extravaganza celebrates the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd, a pioneer in the progressive rock movement. 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Tickets: $35-$125. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. Glenside. 215-5727650. keswicktheatre.com. Free-$20. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-763- 8100. philamuseum.org. Through Jan. 8: “The Wizard of Oz”: Tickets: $20-$95. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnutstreettheatre.org. Dec. 29: Hanukkah Celebration: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: Free-$17. Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic. 215-581-3181. pleasetouchmuseum.org. Dec. 29: Mistletoe Jam 2016: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$18. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. philly.worldcafelive.com. Dec. 29: Lean Back: 2000s Rap Party: 10 p.m. Free. The Dolphin, 1539 S. Broad St. 215-2787950. dolphinphilly.com. Dec. 29-31: Comedy Countdown with Jimmy Shubert and Friends: Tickets: $25$35. Punch Line Philly, 1004 Canal St. 215-3090150. punchlinephilly.com. Dec. 30: Dag Nasty: 8 p.m. Tickets: $18. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. lnphilly.com. Dec. 30-31: Dark Star Orchestra: Tickets: $29.50-$70. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 215-627-1332. electricfactory.info. Dec. 31: Countdown to Noon New Year’s Celebration: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with the ball dropping at noon and 1 p.m. Tickets: $5-$25. Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic. 215581-3181. pleasetouchmuseum.org. Dec. 31: Betsy’s Birthday Bash: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $4-$7. Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. 215-629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org. Dec. 31: Historic Chocolate Making Demonstration: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $4-$7. Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. 215-629-4026. historicphiladelphia.org.

Valuing Vienna The Salute to Vienna Concert continues a 16-year tradition of honoring the musical output from Austria. 8 p.m. Tickets: $46-$99. Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration: 5-7 p.m. Tickets: Free-$16. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-8655. phillyseaport.org. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with the Philadelphia Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $80$165. Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. 215-893-1999. kimmelcenter.org. Dec. 31: Cabinet: 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. lnphilly.com. Dec. 31: Bass Drop New Year’s Eve Celebration with Megalodon: 9 p.m. Tickets: $10-$600. District N9NE, 460 N. Ninth St. districtn9ne.com. Dec. 31: Making Time New Year’s Eve: 9 p.m. Tickets: $40-$50. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration with music by Weird Science: 9 p.m. Free. Milkboy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St. 215-925-6455. milkboyphilly.com. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Live! Celebration: 9 p.m. Tickets: $90-$150. XFINITY Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave. 267-443-6415. xfinitylive.com. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Kirsh: 9 p.m. Free. Milkboy South Street, 401 South St. facebook.com/events/382259932110821/. Dec. 31: Silent Philly New Year’s Eve Celebration: 9 p.m. Tickets: $30-$160. 2300 Arena, 2300 S. Swanson St. silentphilly.com/show/ nye-2016/. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with David Bromberg Quartet: 10 p.m. Tickets: $60-$80. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. philly. worldcafelive.com. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with TJ Kong and The Atomic Bomb: 10 p.m. Tickets: $10-$15. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. 267-639-4528. bootandsaddlephilly.com. SPR

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Strutting towards judgment day As the final countdown to the 20th annual Fancy Brigade Finale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center approaches, 12 months of preparation comes down to New Year’s Day.

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Captain: Bob Fitzmaurice, 29th year Theme: Steampunk What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? We wanted to do something fun and funky and push ourselves a little more outside of our comfort zone. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? If I had to choose a favorite performance from the last 20 years in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it would have to be “Arabian Nights” from 2004. It was a high-energy performance. The choreography was great and the costumes were fantastic. Why should the judges vote for your brigade: Like everyone else, we hope that the judges reward us for our creativity and imagination, the challenging choreography executed so well by our membership, and the effective portrayal of characters displayed in our costuming.

Clevemore Captain: Ralph Tursi, 23rd year Performing Captain: Rocco Tursi, first

ROCCO TURSIM

Theme: Oh The Places You’ll Go … What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? Ralph Tursi: This was suggested by two members of our brigade as a dream sequence for an uplifting, fun and energetic theme. We are trying utilize the youth of our brigade, and have created a strong theme that is fun and upbeat. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? Ralph Tursi: “Tribal Voodoo…Mysteries of a Hidden Treasure (2002).” Our theme that year was very powerful, and I felt as a captain that our brigade was able to incor-

ANTHONY STAGLIANO JR.

Downtowners Captain: Anthony Stagliano Jr., second year Theme: Rio: Festival of Animals What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? The concept derived from doing something Latin related since it would be fun and very colorful. With this being the first year and commencement of having wom-

en in a club historically all male for 57 years, the membership also felt that putting a flare with animal-esque costumes would really give it that extra energy and spunk we are looking for. The theme evolved from there ... It’s a celebration of animals, “Rio style.” So where most themes with animals in them show people dressed as animals, we are showing people celebrating animals. We wanted to be over the top in simulating Brazillian authenticity ... The culture of their festivals and the feeling of celebration. It is a new era for our club, and we wanted to do it with style and energy. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? I would have to say hands down, my favorite performance was the very first performance we had under the late great Jim Julia called “Open Sesame.” We built the first animatronic walking elephant that the parade has seen in the center. This thing spit water, raised up on its hind legs, moved its head side to side. I truly believe we were ahead of the times with this presentation. Putting that aside, in my 25 years of marching, it was my favorite finale. The dance routine was perfectly executed and was so high energy. It gives me chills still thinking about it. It was a cool theme all together and it was fun from start to finish. It was a good way to enter the center and as the parade changed, we changed with it showing what we were capable of building and executing large floats and props. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? Every year, you truly believe you have a winning presentation and that you stand a chance as much as any other club. But this year, for the Downtowners, I truly believe you are going to see our game has stepped up even further. We have a dynamic performance equipped with great color and a few surprises that the crowd will enjoy. In addition to the

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porate and execute all that we set out to do that year. Everyone felt the energy that flowed through our performance that day. It still makes me smile and happy when I watch it again. Rocco Tursi: “Swinging with the Strings” (Marionettes 2004). The show was filled with high energy, the music was upbeat, and we had a great use of production. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? Ralph Tursi: Hopefully they like our twist on Dr. Seuss and the characters he created [that] we make come to life. We have some creative moments planned and also this is a high-energy perform ace that our brigade has worked very hard with this year. Rocco Tursi: Our show is very unique and different this year. We are showcasing the youth of our brigade, as well as the energy with lots of props and characters that make it a fun production.

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traditional pageantry and color works of mummery, there is certainly a different spin on our presentation. This is going to be a fun and energetic performance which will have the crowd and the judges dancing along with us.

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Captain: Bob Runowski, eighth year Theme: Rain Dance Talk about the inspiration behind this year’s theme? The inspiration for this year’s theme is the history and culture of the tribes of New Zealand. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? For me, “Golden Crown 2010: Festival in Flight.” We had a great time the entire year and with the performance. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? Our goal was to incorporate dramatic and theatrical elements into a fairly typical Fancy Brigade theme.

Captain: Joey Gallagher, 19th year Theme: Dia De Los Muertos. Day of the Dead Celebration What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? We wanted to change it up a bit this year, from our strong and powerful themes of recent years to something totally opposite. We chose the very popular Day of the Dead Sugar Skull concept, which you see in every Halloween or craft store. It’s a fun and festive concept, and the guys are having a blast getting into character on Sundays. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? 1998’s Alien Nation would be my favorite performance to date. It was my first win, and we got to go around the hall under the lights. We were then able to christen the Convention Center with a Jokers first prize. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? This year’s performance will feature colorful costumes, an energetic performance, upbeat music, and beautiful sets and props that will portray the Mexican traditional holiday. As hard as it is, we are going be different than the other brigades, and have a celebration that has yet to be seen inside the [convention] center. Hopefully the judges will enjoy it as much as we will enjoy performing this theme.

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What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? Broadway! Everyone that watches the Fancy Brigade Finale each year says the same thing. “It’s a Broadway production,” so why not do Broadway? We are combining some of the most successful theatrical shows, such as the “Lion King,” “Cats,” “Les Miserables” and “Wicked” who are all gathered to attend the “Phantom of the Opera’s” masquerade ball. All are dressed to impress and ready to count down to the new year. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? 1999’s “Olympus: Myth or Legend”... The horse! The trojan horse! In my opinion, [it was] the best prop/float ever in the convention center. Our goal every year is to top ourselves, and here we are 19 years later and we still can’t top that Pony. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? Our performance this year has a little bit of everything. It’s theatrical, creative, risky, but full of energy with a few twists and turns that you wouldn’t expect.

Theme: Speakeasy What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? The inspiration behind this year’s Speakeasy theme stems back to when my father, Michael Orlando, was the captain of the original Magic. His first theme back in 1993 was Smooth Criminal, and I wanted to do a theme that was similar for my first year as the captain of the new Purple Magic. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? My personal favorite show at the Convention Center was with the Original Magic back in 2000 when we did Indians. I loved everything about the performance, especially the costumes. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? I hope the judges see in us the diversity that each and every member brings. Every member brings a special attribute to this performance that adds to this already exciting parade.

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Captain: John Bielec Jr., fourth year Theme: Closing Time What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? As a club, we are always looking for ways to take themes and do them a way that we haven’t seen before. While Toys is a common theme in the string band division, it hasn’t been taken up the street as often with the brigades. We talked about the idea for a few years, and we came up with some ideas that we thought were cool and different. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center,

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which has been your favorite performance to date? 2015’s “Satin Slipper Midnight at the Mansion.” It was a very big year for us. [It was] only our second year with female performers, and we took a huge risk wearing all white suits. Also, [it marked] our first top three in 12 years. It was a big stepping stone for us as a club. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? I always say the judges have the hardest job on New Year’s Day. No matter what, 11 clubs are going to be disappointed to a degree. If it happens that this year they “vote” for us, I’ll gladly accept.

Last year’s theme, “VooDoo on the Bayou,” is my personal favorite. Not only was it our best scoring show in the Convention Center, but I feel like our club really hit our stride last year. We all matured in so many ways individually and as a group. It’s a great feeling seeing something like that happen before your eyes throughout the course of a year. Personally watching everyone build off of last year’s success gives me a great deal of pride and satisfaction. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? The guys and girls in our club are working so hard and putting extra time in to make this show amazing. The attention to detail with props and scenery, and the character portrayal is going to be on full display. As always with our club, the high energy and pride will also be second to none. Hopefully everyone enjoys our show, “The Gangs of New York.”

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Saturnalian Captain: Jack Hatty Jr., ninth year Theme: The Gangs of New York What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? “Gangs of New York” is not only an amazing movie, but it’s based on an iconic time in American history. As we dug deeper and deeper into this theme, we found a lot of elements that can make for a great show. Individuality and pride are key plot lines in the movie that we decided to run with. The Irish Gangs and The Native Gangs each have their own unique way about them, but their commitment and unity to one another is the bigger picture. This translates to our club perfectly. We have a lot of different personalities, but the loyalty and pride of being a member of the club is what means the most. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date?

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2nd Street Shooters Captain: Richie Lind, fourth year Theme: Aztecs The New Fire Ceremony What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? Aztecs is something we have been wanting to do for a few years now. We wanted to get back to doing a high-energy performance. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? “Witch Doctors Exotic Tribes” [2007]. We finished in sixth place as a club and fifth place [in the] captain [category] that year. It was just a really fun time we had that whole year. This is our best finish to date, but we are hoping to change that with this year’s Aztec theme.

What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? For us again, it’s about the challenge of mixing technology with mummery, and trying to be original within the theme concept. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? It would have to be 2015, our “Elements” show. We marched first and won first prize. In this parade, no one wants that [first] spot, but maybe now clubs will not think their year is lost, if having to meet that challenge. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? Because we believe we will be the most different and original show, and like every other Brigade, we think we should WIN!

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Captain: Drew Averill, first year Theme: Tropical Island, Protectors of the Vibrant Utopia What is the inspiration behind this year’s theme? This year we are basing our theme off of vibrant colors and consistently having colors blossom from all aspects of our entertaining and elaborate island. With this being the 20th anniversary of the show at the Convention Center, which has been your favorite performance to date? I have a lot of great memories, but the most memorable for me has to be our inaugural year. Being able to make the street is no easy task, especially when 50 people barely knew each other. To be a successful club, you must be a successful team and we achieved that. In 2014, not one person worried about winning our losing. All we cared about was having fun and putting on a great show and getting the Spartans ‘name out there. When we walked off the floor that day I had chills and knew we accomplished something great. Why should the judges vote for your brigade? I think this year we are really gonna impress the judges. Our choreographer gave us an amazing drill, and our dancers are working as hard as they can to perfect it. Our membership came up with a great idea this year, and our designer made it come to life. The costumer we use created suits identical to what we wanted and “mumed” it up to perfection. On top of that, we have a great group of guys, girls, and kids that work as hard as they can to get us a great prize.

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Purple Magic will be on the smaller side this year, according to Orlando Jr. While it is spending around $70,000 for the parade this year, the larger Fancy Brigades will be spending in the neighborhood of $300,000. This type of dedication, plus the time it takes to produce the performance, is something Orlando Jr. believes the average person doesn’t understand. “We are regular people trying to pull this together. I am a father, a fiancé, and a son, plus I have my job. It is hard to balance everything. I have seen people give up their jobs for the Mummers, that’s how important it is to our community,” Orlando Jr. said. “It is a four minute-andthirty-second performance, but it takes a full year to bring together.” Like other Mummer organizations, Purple Magic is also giving back to its community and help those who need it the most. Most recently, Purple Magic collected donations from its members for the For the Kids annual toy drive. In its first year back, members of Purple Magic collected more than 100 toys for Shriners Hospitals for Children according to Treasurer Valerie Kiran. Along with that charity effort, Kiran also noted that Purple Magic contributed more than 200 items to the Philadelphia Veterans Home Drive in November. “People really don’t realize just how much we do in the community to help out.” Orlando Sr. said. SPR By Michael Rubinson

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hen it comes to the Mummers, Stephen M. Highsmith knows his stuff. Being the voice of the Mummers Parade for nearly a quarter century helps. Come Jan. 1, he’ll be back in the PHL17 booth setting the mummery scene for viewers. So, it should come as no surprise that he has a lot of stories to share about the Mummers – many of which can be found in his just released 96-page book “Philadelphia Mummers” (Arcadia Publishing, $22.99). “I had been told for years that I should write one, and then Arcadia Publishing called in the spring of 2015 and asked me to do so, and the project began immediately,” Highsmith said. “Philadelphia Mummers” tells the story of modern-day mummery and the expressions of art, freedom, and celebration of thousands of people who come together in the working-class spirit of America’s oldest annual folk parade. The first official Mum-

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Stephen Highsmith‘s book about one of Philadelphia’s oldest traditions was released earlier this month.

mers Parade occurred in 1901, but it is an evolving tradition, reflecting both challenges and opportunities of changing times. The six-chapter paperback offers readers a colorful perspective on mummery, broken down by divisions — Comics, Wenches, Fancies, String Bands and Fancy Brigades. Highsmith focuses on the last 50 years, from 1965 to the present. “At its foundation [Mummers], are a unique expression of folk art, original to the freedom of expression,” he said. “They’re doing it together. They are there throughout the year for each other. There’s something gained out of spending time together, as a group and producing something creative.” The Mummers have been strutting on Broad Street for more than a century, yet, not everybody understands what all the mummery is about. “I think people who aren’t brought up around mummering and don’t live it, have a different idea about what it is and that idea often doesn’t match reality,” Highsmith said. “Philadelphia Mummers,” which Highsmith said is receiving very favorable feedback, provides a bright perspective on this popular Philadelphia New Year’s Day tradition and all the work that goes into getting ready for the big performances. “I think it is seen as a fair, big picture view of what Mummery is, who Mummers are and what opportunities and challenges they have,” Highsmith, who is a member of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame, said. SPR

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as 2016 an uplifting experience for you or a pure downer? Whether you wish to relive its finest moments or cast the whole calendar into oblivion, New Year’s Eve will present great opportunities to be among those who will congratulate you or commiserate with you. No matter the circumstances, food is a terrific unifier, and Theresa Strati offers a culinary delight fit for the countdown with her Zucchini Casserole. The Lower Moyamensing resident noted this creation serves four to six, so as you ponder how to sustain success or reverse your frustrating fortune, know that you will charm your chums with ease, thanks especially to the abundance of cheese. Happy New Year, everyone!

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INGREDIENTS:

6 thick zucchini squashes, sliced 1/4-inch thick DIRECTIONS 2 tablespoons of butter 3 cloves of garlic, chopped Preheat oven at 375 degrees. 1 medium onion, diced Melt the butter in a large, nonstick skillet. Sauté the on2 plump ripe plum tomatoes, skins and seeds removed and diced ion and the garlic until softened. Add the zucchini, salt, and 1 tablespoon of chopped thyme pepper. Incorporate the tomatoes, and stir. Cook for seven 1 tablespoon of ﬂat leaf parsley, sliced thin minutes, stirring often. 2 tablespoons of ﬂour Add the thyme, parsley, and flour, and stir again until the Salt and pepper, to taste last component is absorbed. Butter a 9-by-12-inch baking 2 eggs, beaten (add 1/2 cup of half-and-half cream, lightly beat pan with high sides. Add the zucchini mixture, and spread again) out in the pan. Pour the egg concoction on top of the zucchi1/4 cup of grated Locatelli or Parmesan cheese ni one, and spoon the cheeses on top. Bake for 30 minutes. 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar Comment cheese at southphillyreview.com/food-and-drink/recipes.

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ou wouldn’t know there’s a brewery down Forked Neck Road in Shamong, N.J. Nestled against the pines of Wharton State Forest and hidden behind a private home, the small, unheralded facility is dwarfed by its big brother, the Valenzano Winery, nearby on busy Route 206. There is no tasting room or tours or visiting hours. There is no place to fill up a growler. If you want to taste its beer, you’ll have to drop in at one of the dozen or so tap houses and restaurants in Burlington and Camden counties that take its keg deliveries. Like I did one November afternoon, when I was stopped by the Blue Monkey Tavern in Merchantville, N.J., and got my first taste of Brotherton Brewery’s Imperial Oatmeal Porter. By the end of my visit, I knew this would be my 2016 Beer of the Year. Dark and smooth and creamy, it is a perfectly rounded mouthful of sweet and roasted barley malt whose mild flavor of black cherries and currants and chocolate hint at the complexity that lays, deceptively, beneath this simple and basic beer. This is not another one of those trendy cult beers that attract lines of whale-hunting geeks. It is not a palate-numbing hop monster or mouth-puckering sour ale or barrel-aged this or that. There are no gimmicks. Instead, it is the product of superb ingredients and expert brewing skills, a beer that demands to be quaffed in long pulls that leave foam on your upper lip and a deep, satisfying ahhhhh in your throat. Yes, it is brewed in Joisey. You got a problem with that? The Garden State—especially South Jersey—has lagged far behind the American craft beer renaissance. Though Flying Fish and River Horse have ably held down the fort over the past 20 years, substantial growth was thwarted by costly liquor licenses, incomprehensible licensing regulations and short-sighted Bud-centric tavern owners. It was only in 2012 when the state allowed breweries to sell beer by the glass in on-site tasting rooms (a visitor attraction that generates much-needed capital) that startups finally began opening their doors in sizable numbers. In 2016, more than 20 breweries opened in New Jersey, mainly in small towns like Medford and Pitman and Woodbury.

No reservations required And in this case, Shamong. Oddly, Brotherton Brewery is holding off on the tasting room until it gets a foothold in bars. Owned by family members of the neighboring Valenzano winery, it’s a tidy operation operating out of the same rustic garage warehouse where the family once bottled its varietals. Today, it is equipped with a compact 15-barrel brewhouse with just four fermentation vessels. Brewing twice a week, it’s capable of producing fewer than 3,000 half-kegs (about 375,000 pints) a year. The man at the helm is Steve D’Eva, a 31-year-old who is not exactly a familiar name among local brewing circles. He started his career as a cook (Tinto, Amada) and was the original executive chef at Tired Hands Cafe in Ardmore. “I really wanted to brew in the Philadelphia area, but there were not many jobs open where you didn’t have to start at the very bottom, scrubbing out kegs for two years before they let you touch the brew kettle,” ”D’Eva said, D’Eva told me his story while we sampled beers in the 44-degree chill of Brotherton’s cold box. Swapping out sixtel kegs and pouring fresh ales into plastic cups, he told me that he wrangled his first brewing job at Grand Canyon Brewing in Arizona in a long-distance phone call without even a single visit. He learned the ropes, but quickly discovered that “brewing mainly pilsner and amber ale six days a week was soul-crushing.” Seeking more creativity, he moved onto Urban Family Brewing in Seattle, a well-established beer town where competition is fierce. He earned a few medals for his saison before being lured back East. At Brotherton, D’Eva expects to have the freedom to brew a wide variety of ever-changing styles with no real flagship brands. “Hopefully, if we can produce beer of high quality, that will help shepherd along a top-quality beer scene in the area,” D’Eva said. That’s a worthy ambition; the South Jersey beer-making scene has been stagnant for so long, any new brewery seems like progress. they’ve already begun calling out some of the lamer local efforts. (A porter from one Burlington County newcomer, for example, was not-inaccurately described in an online review as tasting “like it was filtered through a new shower curtain.”) I’m inclined to give startups a chance to hit their stride. But there’s no reason to wait for Brotherton. Its Imperial Oatmeal Porter is the real deal. SPR

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The 302 Crab Cake with Cherry Pepper Remoulade

hef Andrew Pearce excels when the competition stage is the kitchen, more specifically, “Hell’s Kitchen.” The Philly-based chef is one of eight remaining contestants on season 16 of the popular reality show (the next episode airs Jan. 5, 8 p.m. on Fox). For those wondering why he decided to try out, the answer is simple: His mom. “My mom passed away two years ago and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ was one of her favorite shows, so I really did it for her,” Pearce said. “To have the opportunity to learn from Gordon Ramsay, one of the best chefs in the world, was a chance of a lifetime. He’s very demanding, but he brought out the best of me as a chef.” Closer to home, Pearce can be found creating his culinary masterpieces at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House - part of the famed Gibsons Restaurant Group - where he serves as the executive chef. It opened in the spring as part of SugarHouse Casino’s expansion. In his current role, his guests serve as the judges. “You don’t often get a second chance to impress the guests, so every visit has to be on-point and you can’t have an off night,” Pearce, who previously served as executive chef at the South Broad Street-based Palm, said. For those up for a challenge, Pearce is sharing his 302 Crab Cake recipe with Cherry Pepper Remoulade. “The 302 crab cake is a family recipe that goes back to my grandmother and is close to my heart,” the Delaware resident said.

CRAB CAKE INGREDIENTS: 2 cans of jumbo lump crabmeat 1-1/2 cups of mayonnaise 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons of yellow mustard

1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1-3/4 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning 1-1/2 cups of Keebler club crackers, crushed 1 egg 1 bunch of scallions, chopped

DIRECTIONS: Prepare a sauté pan with an ounce of oil and a teaspoon of butter. Preheat to medium. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Old Bay, Tabasco and yellow mustard, until smooth. Add the crackers, and continue stirring until a thick, tacky texture is produced. Gently fold in the crab, being careful not break up the lumps of crab. Shape portions of the mixture into 4-ounce patties, and place into the sauté pan. Gently fry the crabcake patties over medium heat until they turn golden brown on both sides. Once the patties are browned, top them with the cherry pepper remoulade (see recipe below), and wait to cool before serving.

INGREDIENTS FOR CHERRY PEPPER REMOULADE 1-1/2 cups of mayonnaise 3 cherry peppers Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS: Use a blender to mix together the mayonnaise and cherry peppers, until smooth. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, once it has a smooth texture. Top your finished crab cake patties with the remoulade to zest up this meal! SPR

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which nothing anyone does is right? The better out in the open and deal with it, so you can put it you know someone the more likely they are to behind you. Don’t waste time on drama. Lucky get on your nerves now, so clear the air quickly number: 103. rather than leaving storm clouds wherever you CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Keep go. Lucky number: 263. a strict watch over what you say in case ARIES (March 21 to April 20): It’s one you accidentally share something that was supof those tricky weeks when there are not posed to be a secret. It will be too easy to do enough hours to get everything accomplished, this and you may not even realize that you’ve and you are feeling frazzled. There could also be let the cat out of the bag until someone else tells a mini drama about a work problem or a health you. This is not the time for you to share secrets. matter. Blowing it out of proportion will waste Lucky number: 097 valuable time. Lucky number: 814. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Lately, TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Keep a you’ve been more discriminating about close eye on your spending, or it will go the company you keep. That has saved you a haywire. This will be especially likely if you’re great deal of heartache. Instead of wasting time doing your last-minute shopping for a party. with unappreciative manipulators, you develop Overspending is one option, but you may not be relationships with people who are kind, loyal very happy about it come the New Year. Try be- and interesting. Many of these new friends are ing creative instead of indulgent. Lucky number: unconventional. Lucky number: 921. 796. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Spending GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Somea relaxing day at home will have unexone is being very defensive right now. pected rewards. Your family has planned someThey’re over-reacting to everything they hear thing special on your behalf. At first, you’ll be and using it as an excuse to get upset and an- so moved by the gesture you will be stunned into gry. If you’re annoyed about something, get it silence. Make sure you express your apprecia-

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): D h Someone is being awfully bossy and overbearing. You long to pop his or her selfimportant bubble, but there may be reasons why you cannot. Make sure you do not behave in the same way. It’s a time to grin and bear it to maintain peace. Hang in, as it will pass soon. Lucky number: 948.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Once A again you have to cope with a frosty atmosphere between you and loved ones. Love and money are at the heart of the problem. Sort things out or everyone concerned will continue to seethe in silence. Maybe someone is annoyed about all the expenses that have been incurred lately. Lucky number: 545. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Are S you feeling annoyed with someone or are you simply in one of those crotchety moods in

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tion as soon as possible. Lucky number: 217. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): Money d from an unexpected source will arrive just when you need it most. Being able to pay off some bills and have little cash left over fills you with relief. Instead of splurging on luxury items, put your extra earnings into a savings account to start saving for a special trip. Lucky number: 473.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): A f loved one will receive excellent news. The good fortune will rub off on you. Take this

opportunity to start making dreams a reality. Use the positive energy to achieve a big goal. Lucky number: 016.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): g This is a good time for a significant conversation with a loved one. Go over your

resources, plans and budgets. Determine priorities and what needs to be done. Leave room for surprises or splurges. Working together is key to move forward. Lucky number: 358. SPR To inquire about a personal reading, call Mystic Terry at 215-467-5162. Comment at southphillyreview.com/arts-and-entertainment/horoscopes.

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Balance of power Youth and experience helped to make for a memorable sports year in South Philly. ■ By Joseph Myers R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r

January The boys’ basketball team at Girard Academic Music Program has always enjoyed a reputation as a give-it-our-all bunch. With the addition of Point Breeze resident Quadir Hargrove, a transfer from Cardinal O’Hara High School, the Girard Estate squad gave fans January joy by dumping Maritime Academy 62-44, thanks to 25 points and 14 rebounds from the senior big man. A terrific 2015 season on the gridiron and constant commitment to his classroom tasks helped Deen Whitaker to win a Mini Max High School award. The senior at

February

Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree has literally been a huge part in helping the boys’ basketball team at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School to excel for the last three years. The 6-foot-8 center, who will head to Villanova University next year, collected 21 points and 11 rebounds in a 91-75 win over ArchThe Academy at Palumbo led the Griffins bishop Ryan that improved the Saints’ in rushing attempts, rushing and receiv- league mark to 11-0.

The female hoopsters at Neumann-Goretti are equally commendable dream crushers. As the two-time defending league champions, the coach Andrea Peterson-led athletes grew even more dangerous by adding sharpshooter Morgan Lenahan, a transfer from Haddon Township High School. During the season, Lenahan became one of four Saints to sign with a Division-I school, choosing Wagner College. Passyunk Square resident Rudy Mezzy has long followed sports, particularly local action, passionately. Through 20/20 Visual Media, based in Queen Village, he and his peers established a successful production company and used the beginning of the year to generate funds for “SportsTown,” an analytical series that looks at fans’ devotion to teams’ efforts. December 7, 1941 is a date that will live in infamy due to the attack on Pearl Harbor. In local circles, February 22, 2016 might go down as an equally disturbing occurrence, as The Palestra served as the site for losses by Neumann-Goretti in the girls’ and boys’ Catholic League basketball title games. The ladies’ setback to Archbishop Wood ended a 53-game winning streak, while their male counterparts dropped their second-straight championship tilt to Roman Catholic.

endowed Rizzo Rink with the financial means to consider the creation of a replacement space. The establishment of a new Pennsport facility, according to recreation leader Anthony DiFlorio III, has no definite timeline, yet it would occur before the disuse of the present destination. Thanks to his 195-pound class victory in the District 12 3A championships, where he received the outstanding wrestler of the tournament honor, and runner-up status in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 3A Northeast Regional, South Philadelphia High School’s Miles Lee earned a trip to the state finals. He did not place in the Hershey-held gathering but has begun his senior year strong with an 8-2 record. Calling on the sting of the Catholic League championship losses to serve as

motivation, the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams from Neumann-Goretti captured the Class AAA and Class AA state crowns. The ladies’ 65-28 win over North Star brought the Saints their second-straight title, while the boys’ 99-66 romp over the Mars Fightin’ Planets gave the program its third-straight Hershey celebration and sixth in the last seven seasons. Just ahead of the start of their season, the Philadelphia Phillies staged a 5K run to benefit their benevolent arm. More than March 6,000 registrants helped the sixth annual Locals spent a lovely Saturday evening event to secure a shade over $300,000 for at the Rally4Rizzo through which they Phillies Charities, Inc.

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obody will ever be able to tab Philadelphia athletes, whether amateurs or professionals, or local sports enthusiasts with being noncommittal to their tasks. While clunkers happen, the overall body of work leaves us with plenty to commend. Such was certainly the case in South Philly this year, as a blend of newcomers and established figures helped the present to be a nice bridge to respecting the past and anticipating the future. Let the blood and sweat continue to cause ample tears for their opponents in 2017.

ing yards, touchdowns, and points scored to join Penn Charter’s Kenny Bergmann and St. Joe’s Prep’s Joe DuMond, both of Whitman, as local honorees. Building on its admirable relationship with South Philly, Soccer Shots wilted winter woes with a program at the Edward O’Malley Athletic Association. The Saturday program bettered the footwork and friendship-making abilities of 2- to 7-yearolds in enhancing local ties that include sessions at Marconi Plaza. No matter their record, the Eagles can always count on play-by-play radio announcer Merrill Reese to provide a standout performance. His wonderful work in boasting of the Birds’ prowess helped him to score the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association’s inaugural Bill Campbell Broadcast Award.

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SPORTS April In “The Last Tycoon,” F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote “There are no second acts in American lives.” Through MBG Training, Michael Gillespie, who experienced some troubling moments in his mid-20s, has proven the author wrong. The Grays Ferry resident helps to mold the minds and bodies of local sports enthusiastics and high school athletes, including registrants at Neumann-Goretti and Prep Charter. Founder Ed Snider, the face of the Philadelphia Flyers franchise since its 1966 founding and the start of play the following year, left a huge void, succumbing to bladder cancer at age 83. For his amazing work as a pioneer, Mr. Snider earned enshrinement in, among others, the Hockey, United States Hockey, Philadelphia Jewish Sports, Philadelphia Sports, and Flyers halls of fame. The Healthy Kids Running Series proved a wonderful addition to the amenities at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. South Philly added to Pennsylvania’s seven-year

presence in the series by helping prekindergarteners through eighth-graders to “adopt a healthy and active lifestyles, help increase their self-esteem, and make new friends.” Philadelphia Performing Arts String Theory Charter School has drawn numerous South Philly residents to its Center City-based campus. Many of those locals, including catcher Jason Della Valla, helped the baseball team to crush Freire Charter School 15-0 in Division C action at Citizens Adjusters Park. May Stefan Thompson proved a reliable shooter and motivator when playing basketball for GAMP. The Alvernia University alumnus and Marconi resident has continued his love for hoops by establishing Precision Player Development, which oversaw a successful coed camp at Guerin

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Recreation Center. Jimmy Kerrigan was a perennial spark plug for the Neumann-Goretti baseball team. The 2012 alumnus continued to inspire peers as a member of the Virginia Commonwealth University squad, with his motivational vigilance helping him to win the Hammer Strength All-American Award. After a rough start in league play, the Neumann-Goretti Saints baseball team caught fire at the right time, scoring four straight victories against Catholic League advanced to the championship tilt, losing 3-2 to SOL American/Continental at the Phillies’ stadium. To play for the Neumann-Goretti baseball team is to have a chance to be a part of history each game. On June 16, the Saints earned permanent placement in the program’s annals by winning their first state championship. They emerged as the Class AA conquerors by beating Bishop McCort 3-0 at Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Louis Cerino Jr. has been a lover of lacrosse for more than half of his 27 years on this earth. He saw more of the third rock from the sun by joining the Boston Megamen for their involvement in the Ales Hrebesky Memorial Tournament in the Czech Republic. The club ended up falling in the quarterfinals.

foes. Thanks to a two-run single from senior Nicky D’Amore, the final triumph, versus Archbishop Carroll at McNichol Field, earned the Saints the fifth seed in the playoffs. Foes have been keeping track of Neumann-Goretti’s Sydni Townsend, but nobody has perfected the means to triumph over the track star. She and the Saints July solidified their school’s reputation as an The EOM Athletic Association has genathletic behemoth by winning the District erated a strong reputation for producing 12 AA City championships at the German- softball standouts. The 11 members of the town super site. 8-and-under club at the Pennsport facility joined other legends by winning the GarJune den State-based Summer Classic. For the fifth time in eight seasons, the Neumann-Goretti baseball team emerged as the league champion. The club fought its way to a 3-2 win over St. Joseph’s Prep, with then-sophomore Aidan Baur scoring on a wild pitch. Stephen Pagano proved that baseball is definitely the national pastime by penning “30 by 30.” The book documents the decision by the Marconi resident and three friends to visit each Major League Baseball Stadium before they turned 30. Greg Grandelli capped his Catholic League baseball career by playing in Frank Sorrentino used to struggle to the Carpenter Cup at the Urban Youth maintain a healthy body. Fully commitAcademy and Citizens Bank Park. In the ting himself to bolstering his frame and parochial unit’s opening-round win over resolve, the Lower Moyamensing product, Burlington County, the Whitman dweller who now calls New Jersey home, continand Roman Catholic High School gradu- ued his transformation by winning three ate, who now attends Immaculata Uni- trophies in the Allentown-situated Ultiversity, drew a walk, knocked in a run, mate Physique Championships. and took part in a triple play. The team The Irish Pub’s 29th annual Tour de

Shore had a very distinctive South Philly feel to it. Friends Marisa Campagna and Tina Pierandozzi, of Girard Estate and Lower Moyamensing, respectively, and Marconi native Kathy Murphy participated in the 65-mile bicycle ride that secures financial assistance for children in need and the families of fallen first responders in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey areas. Ryan Howard long wowed Phillies fans with his prodigious home run blasts. Before completing his tenure with the club, the Big Piece showed his altruistic side in a huge way, helping the Marian Anderson Recreation Center to celebrate the opening of his eponymous training center. August In a year rife with tension, Pokemon GO ended up being one of 2016’s most celebrated diversions. The Packer Park-situated Martial Arts Hero Factory joined the fun by overseeing a hunt for the augmented reality characters in Marconi Plaza. Since its 2011 inception, the South Philadelphia Tennis Association has sought to align itself with local entities to promote the sport of a lifetime. South Philly

Review Readers’ Choice Award winner Bryan Hughes secured a huge benefactor through its connection with the Friends of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. The latter helped the SPTA to promote its seasonal programming, including the scorching Summer Sizzler. The green space also helped residents to beat the oppressive summer heat through Wheel Fun Rentals options. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation teamed with the overseer to enable locals and visitors to enjoy various bicycle selections and aquatic opportunities at The Lakes. Two Catholic League titles and a state championship made Kevin Schneider an appealing candidate for the Immaculata

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University baseball program. The former Passyunk Square product chose to depart from Neumann-Goretti to lead the Colonial States Athletic Conference club.

mitment to becoming more responsible individuals, the Griffins began to show signs of vast improvement, including their 36-8 league throttling over Roxborough at the South Philadelphia Super Site. Bill Werndl has logged five decades in the sports industry, with that impressive run helping him to make many South Phillybased ties through his devotion to the city’s professional teams. The 70-year-old immortalized many of his experiences through “No Curveballs: My Greatest Sports Stories Never Told,” which he promoted through an event at Chickie’s & Pete’s.

typical tilt with South Philadelphia High School on Thanksgiving. Ahead of the NFL’s opening weekend, the South Philly Review looked at how well the Eagles were preparing under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. The season began promising thanks to a 3-0 start under rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, but the Birds, who will host Dallas at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day, will miss the playoffs. They enter the matchup with the league’s 18th-ranked defense. Rugby has gained exceptional acclaim in the sporting world lately, including the sevens version’s initial inclusion in the Rio Summer Olympics. Regi Mendoza showed that the game has local appeal, too, by playing for the Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club, which uses Columbus Square Park and Vare Recreation Center as practice sites. Point Breeze residents were certainly at a loss two years ago when the City of Philadelphia, in conjunction with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shut down DiSilvestro Recreation Center. Thanks to an extensive commitment to the health and

October The Salvation Army and the Police Athletic League united at the Grays Ferry PAL Center to celebrate the opening of the city’s 18th such haven for recreational and educational pursuits. More than 100 youths were on hand for the dedication, which ended PAL’s two-year absence from the neighborhood. With just four wins in its first two sea-

sons combined, the football team at The Academy at Palumbo had not struck much fear in anyone’s hearts entering this season. However, thanks to dedicated instruction from coach Scott Pitzner and com-

America, the precursor to the NBA, died at 94. The respected product of Grays Ferry went on to have a commendable career with the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department following his professional hoops journey. The Philadelphia Flyers celebrated their 50th anniversary season by holding a posthumous ceremony for founder Ed Snider. The renowned businessman helped to build the clubs that won the Stanley Cup in 1974 and ’75. For the second time in three seasons, the girls’ volleyball team at The Academy at Palumbo emerged as the Public League champion. Coach Erik Goldstein and his Hawthorne-based bunch downed Masterman 3-2 at Community College of Philadelphia to win the title. Mike “Zoom” Zolk gave his all when playing for the Neumann-Goretti baseball team, which he helped to win the 2011 Catholic League championship. The proud alumnus, who also starred for the University of North Carolina, will return to South Philly as the Saints’ new head coach. Because of the cancellation of the rest of Neumann-Goretti’s gridiron slate,

December Neumann-Goretti star Quade Green committed to play basketball for the University of Kentucky. The dynamic guard

will join a storied program that has won eight national championships and that has, under coach John Calipari, become a pipeline for molding players for the NBA. Professional wrestler Lio Rush has come a long way in only 22 years. The former All-American track star has become a Ring of Honor star, and he headed to Whitman’s 2300 Arena to tape competition with other stars in the wake of their employer’s Final Battle pay-per-view event. Santino Nave and Aidan Welch, of Packer Park and Whitman, respectively, have proven amazing contributors to the Roman Catholic High School baseball team. The hurlers made Cahillite Country proud by committing to Lock Haven and Millersville universities, respectively. The 2300 Arena again appealed to fans of high-flying action by welcoming the House of Hardcore to town. Tommy Dreamer has long proven a star in the wrestling community and promoted a successful celebration for House of Hardcore’s 22nd event and seventh in Philadelphia. Karamo Dioubate used to cause fits for quarterbacks and running backs when playing for West Passyunk’s Prep Charter. Having committed to Penn State University, he changed his mind and opted for a local opportunity, joining the Temple University squad. The Owls ventured to Annapolis to face Wake Forest in Tuesday’s Military Bowl, falling 34-26. SPR Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com. Comment at southphilly-

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September Having helped track and field athletes to frustrate foes at Neumann-Goretti, Lincoln Townsend, familiar with the club through assistant coach duties, assumed the head position for the institution’s football team. Despite great expectations, a dwindled roster and relative inexperience led to the suspension of the season, leading even to the cancellation of the Saints’ wellness of locals, the entities opened an adjacent health center, revamped the Free November Library’s South Philadelphia Branch, and Generoso “Jerry” Rullo, the last surgave the green space a complete overhaul, viving member of the 1947 Philadelphia with Pennsport’s Steve Jacobs overseeing Warriors, who won the inaugural championship in the Basketball Association of operations. While enjoying the present, many often look to the future, especially when considering who might foster their fascination with sports. For baseball fans, the Phillie Phanatic has proven that reliable encourager since 1978, and when the franchise ponders future occupiers of the costume, it should consider Riley Marciante. The Marconi resident captured Fan of the Year honors by portraying the Mini Phanatic, even riding a red four-wheeler to fans’ delight.

Southern squared off against the Academy at Palumbo on Thanksgiving. The latter won the contest 8-6 at the South Philadelphia super site to secure its first winning season.

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The baseball team from Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., received rings Dec. 20 in honor of its state championship victory. 184th District state Rep. Bill Keller issued the players a commonwealth commendation, while the City of Philadelphia also lauded their efforts. Photo provided by Ss. NeumannGoretti High School baseball team

■ Biddy basketball Murphy Recreation Center, 300 W. Shunk St., is forming a co-ed, 6-8 year old biddy basketball league. The league fee is $40 and includes T-shirts, trophies, and a pizza party. Call 215-685-1874 for more information. ■ Carto news Bantamweight Christian Carto, an Olympic Trials bronze medalist who trains at Rosati’s Gym, 1937 S. Chadwick St., ran his record to 6-0 Dec. 16 by scoring a second-round knockout over Harold Reyes at SugarHouse Casino. Carto captured the 108-pound National Golden Gloves title in 2014. ■ Coed soccer Murphy Recreation Center, 300 Shunk St., is starting a co-ed soccer league, with a fee of $20, for ages three to five. Registration can occur in person or over the phone through 215-685-1874. Contact Ronnie Hood at giordano215@gmail.com. ■ DiSilvestro news Each Wednesday in January, DiSilvestro Playground/Recreation Center, 15th and Morris streets, will hold drawing, painting, and sculpting instruction 6-7 p.m. for ages eight to 12. The cost is $20. Registration may occur onsite, by calling 215-685-1598, or through emailing disilvestroplayground@ gmail.com. ■ EOM baseball The Edward O’Malley Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., is accepting baseball signups for ages 8 to 10 (pitching machine and live pitch) and 10 and younger and 15 and younger (live pitch) 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The association is also looking for coaches. Contact Tom, 215-913-1744. ■ Holiday hoops Murphy Recreation Center, 300 W. Shunk St., will host the Precision Player Development Holiday Basketball Clinic for ages

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7 to 12 from noon-2:30 p.m. today. Call 267-804-0224, or contact sthompson.precision@gmail.com. ■ Indoor basketball Shot Tower Playground, 131 Carpenter St., is accepting registrations for its 8- to 10-year-old coed indoor basketball league. Call Mike Townsend, 215-685-1592. ■ Isaac update Junior guard Demetrius Isaac, a product of Point Breeze, leads Chestnut Hill College in minutes, scoring average, three-point field goal and free throw percentages, and assists. ■ Neumann-Goretti hoops The boys’ basketball team from Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School lost its Slam Dunk to the Beach contest versus Virginia’s Paul VI Tuesday at Delaware’s Cape Henlopen High School. The setback dropped the Saints to 2-4. ■ Palumbo soccer The Palumbo Recreation Center, 700 S. Ninth St., hosts pee wee soccer, a coed instructional soccer program for ages 5 to 7 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays. Contact Katie at 215-686-1783 or katie@palumborec.org. ■ Pee Wee Soccer Starting in January, the East Passyunk Community Recreation Center, 1025 Mifflin St., will hold co-ed pee wee soccer for ages 5 to 7 Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is $30 for the eight-week season. Contact Katie at 215685-0008 or eastpassyunkcrc@gmail.com. ■ Rizzo Rink news Rizzo Rink, 1001 S. Front St., is seeking to contact the original ice hockey mites (ages 5-7) and coaches who played in the initial season of 1987 for a photo reunion at the annual picture day in January. The location also hosts Open Ice Hockey for adults 9-10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Skaters are $10, and goalies are free. It is considering offering Open Figure Skating from 3-4 p.m. Mondays if there is a positive response. The cost would be $10 for a single skater and $15 for pairs. Call Anthony at 215-685-1593, or contact tony@rizzorink.com. ■ Tennis news The South Philadelphia Tennis Association will hold a co-ed junior team tennis mini camp for ages 7 to 12 from 1-4 p.m. today at Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets. The cost is $15, with the day including a pizza party and an awards ceremony. Contact Bryan Hughes at 215-528-0196 or through thespta@hotmail.com. ■ Tot soccer Murphy Recreation Center is starting a coed tot soccer league for ages 3 to 5. The cost of $20 covers a T-shirt and pizza party. Call 215-685-1874, and ask for Ron or Ellen, or contact giordano215@gmail.com. Action will start in mid-January and will occur two nights a week SPR

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Left to grieve on Christmas Eve An 81-year-old grocery store owner was killed Saturday morning inside her establishment. ■ By Joseph Myers R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r

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Grinch stole the Christmas spirit from the Buck family on Christmas Eve, striking matriarch Marie, 81, multiple times in the torso just before 9 a.m. as she conducted business within her eponymous grocery store at Sixth and Titan streets. Authorities rushed her to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where personnel pronounced her dead at 9:12 a.m.. As of press time, the Philadelphia Police Department had no image of the shooter but stated the suspect is a man who dressed in black and donned a hoodie. On Monday, the Homicide Unit revealed, though, that it feels the at-large individual targeted Buck, who had owned the store for 44 years. Contact the Homicide Unit at 215-6863334, text PP DTIP (773847), or vis it phillypolice.com/forms.

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Police met with the complainant and his mate on the 1400 block of South Napa Street at 7:24 p.m. Dec. 16 and learned that the former left his 2006 Chevrolet running while making a delivery for Southside Pizza on the 1500 block of South Napa Street, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. He walked to a residence and quickly noticed two unknown black men entering the vehicle. The individuals drove away with the automobile, leading the worker’s girlfriend to call 911. The offender in the passenger’s side seat pulled out a black gun, pointed it at her head, and told her to shut up. She exited the car with her child after the suspects, who then sped off westbound on Reed Street, stopped the car on the 1400 block of South Napa Street. Twenty minutes later, police found the vehicle, parked and unoccupied, on the 1300 block of South Grove Street. The complainant reported the at-large figures, detailed descriptions of which were not available as of press time, took $50, his white LG cell phone, and a pair of orders valued at $70. Contact South Detective Division at 215-

An argument in front of a Point Breeze eatery eventually led to the stabbing of one participant. The victim met with police on the 1400 block of South 23rd Street at 11:20 p.m. Dec. 19 and told them he had been involved with an unknown male in front of a Chinese food store at 22nd and Tasker streets, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. He set out for home shortly after the confrontation only to have someone approach him from behind on the 1500 block of South 22nd Street. The pursuer, whom the complainant could not confirm as the same person with whom he bickered and could not give a detailed description of, stabbed him twice in the shoulder, leading to his transport to the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. As of press time, authorities had no detailed description of the other member of the argument either. Contact South Detective Division at 215686-3013, text PPDTIP (773847), or visit phillypolice.com/forms. SPR

Police are after a suspect for robbing a man at gunpoint. The victim was standing on the corner of 21st and Carpenter streets at 10:25 p.m. Dec. 8 when an unknown male approached him. Using a gun to intimidate the complainant, he obtained his iPhone 6S and passcode before fleeing on 21st Street toward Washington Avenue. Contact South Detective Division Det. Harrison at 215-686-3013 with DC#1617-052676, text PPDTIP (773847), or visit phillypolice.com/forms.

Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@ southphillyreview.com. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/policereport.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHS Traffic Plan seeks Traffic Control Techs to set up & direct traffic around construction sites. A valid PA driver license & clean driving record a must, good pay & benefits. If interested please fill out an application at 510 Hertzog Blvd, King of Prussia, PA on Monday’s 10am-2pm or online at trafficplan.com.

MECHANICS--AUTO TECHNICIANS

We are currently hiring experienced technicians to join our team to complete repairs, inspections and service of all company equipment in a safe, timely and cost efficient manner. Tired of Flat rate? Look no further. We have hourly rate rather than flat rate. Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours. Overtime available. We offer very competitive wages as well as work schedules. Ford training available. Job Requirements: • Valid driver’s license • Valid PA State Inspection License • Must possess own tools • ASE Certification preferred but not required • Must pass criminal background and drug screenings Call 215.917.0760 to schedule immediate interview or fax resume to 215.754.4953

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Moving & Hauling

School Bus Mechanics

Minimum Two Years Experience with Motorcoach Experience a Plus Commercial Drivers License Class B Required - Air Brakes A Plus Excellent Pay & Benefit Package - Must Have Own Basic Tools PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Perform repairs, preventative maintenance on diesel powered buses & vans • Conduct mechanical & electrical diagnostics • Complete repairs accurately & timely, test drive buses, vehicle ﬂeet, to evaluate, diagnose, and certify proper working condition • Ability to work well with shop foreman, ofﬁce staff, bus drivers & administration

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