Archive: February, 2011

BOUTIQUE WATCH: Old City treasure troves

POSTED: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 6:00 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass | Shopping Fashion

Neighborhood Watch looks for Philly's most fashionable. This week, Kala switches it up by pointing her camera toward Old City's sexiest boutiques. Interviewing Philly residents about where they like to buy their clothes is interesting enough, but too often do we neglect the actual aesthetic experience of shopping. The way a store looks has a profound effect on how we perceive its wares, as well as the way we feel as we buy. Not to mention that store owners spend a boatload of time and money furnishing their spaces. Old City is packed with charming boutiques that do more than just display clothes they exude serious personality. Each of these clothing stores (and one breathtaking furniture store) is like each of your closest friends they have distinctive character traits, and you want to spend as much time with them as possible. Smak Parlour: The Wild, Quirky Friend

Smak Parlour (219 Market St.) is pink. Very pink. The colorful façade of the building stands out against the brick and siding of its neighbors, and the well-dressed mannequins and baubles in the windows draw in passersby. Inside, it's vintage shabby-chic through a Pepto Bismol filter, in the best possible way. The rainbow beaded chandeliers, custard-colored chests of drawers, and randomly interspersed lawn flamingos give off what owner Katie Loftus calls an "edgy, girly, punky" vibe. You'll find adorable dresses (many designed by store owners) and standout jewelry here, as well as an entire section of books and funky gifts. Vagabond: The Simply Chic Friend

Vagabond (37 N. Third St.) with its heavy, knotted wood flooring (it creaks as you walk across), benches loaded with folded sweaters, exposed brick, and tree stumps as shoe displays is reminiscent of a cozy, yet trendy cabin in the woods. Crates full of colorful yarn are stacked against a wall, and a nondescript chalkboard boasts "Vintage" in script. Subtle displays of delicate charms on chains and gauzy blouses line the walls and make Vagabond the perfect place to stop in for a unique yet understated cocktail dress or pair of shoes. J. Karma Boutique: The Well-Traveled Fashionista

The window displays of J. Karma (60-62 N. Third St.) are arranged in the colors of France's flag. The interior displays are adorned with iron Buddha statuettes and aluminum bird cages and watering cans straight of an English garden. The overall effect is that you've just stepped into the storage closet of an international collector. The space is clean and open, with lovely displays of jewelry, bags and shoes ranging from conservative to statement-making. Sugarcube: The Artistic Hipster Friend

Sugarcube (124 N. Third St.) is part male/female clothing store, part art gallery. At least in theory. Glowing, white geometric shapes that look like, well, cubes of sugar hang above the cash register, behind which hang minimalist framed photos. Walk past the display of bicycles and motorcycles and make your way back to the dressing rooms, where a chandelier made of bone hangs (it matches the antlers on the brick walls). The store boasts an impressive array of clothing, hats, bags and jewelry for girls and guys, but you won't be able to shake the feeling that Sugarcube is little more than a welcoming, interesting, and well-decorated closet. Jonathan Adler: The Retro-Glamorous One (a.k.a. The One With the Nicest Apartment)

Shopping at Jonathan Adler (33 N. Third St.), unless you are prepared to buy, will make you feel simultaneously elated that you've stopped in, and depressed that your living space will never be as fabulous. Everything inside is bright, bold, and breathtaking. From the geometric-patterned wall hangings and comforters to the overwhelmingly colorful wallpaper and pillows, you'll wish you could move in. Or at least find a friend with a house as hip where you could crash.

Posted 2011-02-22 20:20:51

J.Karma has the best shoes in the city, not to mention my personal favorite the super useful & chic purse holders.



Luuuuurve J.Karma !!!

Sugarcube

Posted 2011-02-24 08:09:35

The Third Street Corridor is indeed filled with personality and quality. Numerous shops and galleries housing art, design and fashion have become a destination for their eclectic mix and chilled Old City charm. Your closest friends are right around the corner! Thank you Kala. --P.s. Our Visitor Information menu will help you travel to and from Old City. See you soon!

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ONWARD AND UPWARD: Michael Alltop leaves the BRAT pack

POSTED: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 4:00 PM

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Not too long after Philly's EgoPo Classic Theater announced it was programming a run of Antonin Artaud's violent dramas, it was rumored that the play's director BRAT Productions artistic director Michael Alltop was leaving BRAT for points unknown. Was the man who Madi DiStefano brought in leaving BRAT for greener pastures or bloodier ones? Was the guy who directed BRAT's recent Carrie triumph (heck, my dad liked it!) leaving town after only just getting here in 2007? "It's true that I'm leaving, but not for any bad reason," says Alltop of the amicable break from BRAT. "I just got burned out, couldn't do it anymore and told Madi and the board as much." While Alltop adds that DiStefano is, for now, stepping in as interim artistic director, he is uncertain if BRAT will be doing any of the planned future events that were to occur under his leadership, like the punk-rock DEVO "jukebox musical" that he had gotten licensing for through EMI and DEVO's publisher. "Once I handed everything over, I just lost touch," he says. "I don't know what they'll be doing." He's not having a nervous breakdown. He's not leaving Philly. And he's not getting a straight job with the post office or an insurance agency. "I just needed a mental health break," laughs Alltop. "BRAT just took over my life in a good way still, I just needed my life back. The doors aren't open for me to return to BRAT, and I believe that I've done all I can do there. But I'm not done with this city or theater. And I've never quit anything before in my life, but I had to stop. I'll be looking for work soon." Attention future employers: The guy's really good with the bloody stuff.

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TO-DO LIST: Kids, etc., 2/22-3/1

POSTED: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 3:00 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass | To-Do List

Each day we dig into a different category of our listings database to compile a to-do list of our favorite entries. Today we're catering to the young and young-at-heart with a week's worth of kid-friendly activities.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Aspiring child stars can beef up their acting chops at this workshop. The program begins as storytime, leading into an activity where kids can step in and act out three possible endings to the tale. Sat., Feb. 26, 1-4 p.m., $30, Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St., 215-922-1122.

KIDS MATINEE: THE LOVE BUG (1968) This 40-year-old family classic features a car named Herbie with a mind of his own. Despite being a misfit and an underdog, he manages to beep-beep his way to success. That's a nice life lesson, huh? Sat., Feb. 26, 11 a.m., $4-$5, Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898.

OUTSIDE IN Features a hands-on discovery center where children can explore the outdoors, inside. Visitors may touch a real meteorite, look for fossil footprints and watch a working beehive. Also, animals like rabbits and tortoises visit the exhibit every day. Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10-$12, Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway., 215-299-1000.

SATURDAY BOOKWORMS Why not foster a love of learning through books? This program is geared towards children ages 3-4. Read and share together, then use props and costumes to make the stories come to life. Every Sat., 9-9:45 a.m., $15, Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St., 215-922-1122.

SATURDAY KIDS MATINEE: CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS Grab some plates and whip up some marinara, it's raining meatballs!, Sat., Feb. 26, 11 a.m., $4, County Theater, 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789.

SCIENCE SATURDAYS These programs will focus on topography and allow families to interact with experiments in state-of-the-art labs. Gain a scientific understanding of our planet's outermost layer in a fun, light-hearted atmosphere that will open your eyes to the fascinating features of the Earth's terrain. Every Sat. & Sat., 2-4 p.m., FREE, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Water Works Dr., 215-685-0723.

SHALOM YOGA This children's yoga class combines yoga, music and Jewish culture. Learn poses like the Shalom Sun Salutation and Torah Tree, as well as Hebrew words and songs. Appropriate for ages 3-5. For more info call 215-545-4400 or visit gershmany.org. Every Tue., 3:30-4:15 p.m., $64, Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., 215-545-4400.

TARGET FIRST WEDNESDAYS This night of kid-friendly fun features puppets, theater and storytime. Every Wed., 5-7 p.m., $2, Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, 215-963-0667.

TREEHOUSE ROCKS: ERIN LEE FROM THE UP PAST BEDTIME BAND Erin Lee performs her original tunes to parents and kids alike. The Cat's Pajamas will also be performing. Sat., Feb. 26, 6-6:45 p.m., $5-$15, The Little Treehouse Play Cafe, 10 W. Gravers Lane, 215-247-3637.

For more kids' stuff, visit our online events database.

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MAN CAVE: The King's Speech and Portlandia, on loop

POSTED: Monday, February 21, 2011, 9:00 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass | Man Cave

Man Cave is a testosterone-laden Monday feature that highlights the weekend haps of an everyday, pop culture-loving Philly dude.

Director Tom Hooper (best known for the John Adams miniseries) helmed Colin Firth's career-defining performance in The King's Speech with help, certainly, from the outstanding support of Geoffry Rush and Helena Bonham-Carter. Hel-bo gives one of her most graceful performances of her career and Rush seems to have discovered his modern, Alec Guinness screen presence. But Firth lays down one of the most rock-solid locks for best actor I can recall in recent years. I give it two bro thumbs up.

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But now to my latest addiction, Portlandia, which I told you about last week. The fifth episode is now On Demand, and I've watched all five of them several times over, gleaning new laughs every time. Maybe it's about time a show satirized Philadelphia, but I don't know if the stereotypes are quite as flattering. This weekend I cracked open a can (that's right, beer-snobs, a CAN) of Pheonixville-based Sly Fox Route 113 India Pale Ale. More than a true beer snob, I'm a beer VALUE snob, and here in Philly, Sly Fox is generally the best beer you can get for the money especially this hop-head's delight. With a strong malt backbone, and floral, semi-citrus hop edge, this almost qualifies as a DIPA (double-IPA, for those of you scoring at home, and yes I'm aware that sounds like diaper when you say it aloud).

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CONCERT REVIEW: Paul Baribeau / Snowing / Rowsdower / The Boy Who Could Fly @ The LAVA Space 2/19

POSTED: Monday, February 21, 2011, 8:00 PM

Filed Under: Music Concert Review

Photo | Emad Khalil

The Boy Who Could Fly

Bobbing heads and tapping feet The LAVA Space, which doubles up as a library and meeting area aimed for social change by day, turned into a music spectacle Saturday night. The crowd slowly gathered, but by the beginning of the show there were nearly 200 bobbing heads and tapping feet packed into the tiny area. Rowsdower, a new Philly area pop-punk band, opened with a seven-song set, mostly from their new demo. The trio played for 20 minutes with incredible energy and finished off with "The Name of This Song is Sexual Assault, Cos' That's What It's about." Following Rowsdower was Kari Jørgensen, a solo artist who plays under the moniker The Boy Who Could Fly. Her high-pitched spacy voice (think Joanna Newsom with a splash of Camera Obscura) was definitely a change of pace from Rowsdower, but was also refreshing to hear. The modest Jørgensen, who hails from Columbus, Ohio, quietly joked between songs, and played for about 20 minutes before introducing Snowing (video below).

Photo | Emad Khalil

Paul Baribeau

The Lehigh Valley self-described "moderate rock" band brought the energy back into the LAVA, and the inevitable mosh pit formed halfway through their set. The quartet played for about half an hour, before closing with a (Philly's own) Wonder Years cover, much to the elation of the crowd. The night ended with Paul Baribeau, an acoustic/folk pop musician from Michigan, who had to stand on a crate so everyone could see him. Baribeau played a medley from old and recent albums, including crowd favorites "Ten Things" and "Never Get to Know." At some points, his voice was nearly inaudible from the entire crowd singing along.

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GIVEAWAY: Christian McBride @ the Annenberg Center, 2/26

POSTED: Monday, February 21, 2011, 7:00 PM

Filed Under: Critical Mass

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McBride on stage with his uncle Howard Cooper (left) and father Lee Smith (right)

On Sat., Feb. 26, in celebration of Black History Month, Philadelphia-born bassist Christian McBride will lead his band in The Movement, Revisited, a jazz opus that pays tribute to Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks and Malcolm X. He's collaborating with the Penn Jazz Ensemble and the New Spirit of Penn Gospel Choir, who will undoubtedly lend sweeping, take-it-to-church vocals to the jazzy instrumentation. If you're free on Saturday around 8 p.m., we'd love to send you and a friend to see it. We have two pairs of tickets available to the first two to comment with the name of an African-American individual past or present, famous or not who has inspired you the most. On your mark. Get set. Go!

Jackie

Posted 2011-02-21 14:05:56

Rosa Parks

Posted 2011-02-21 14:47:03

Colin Powell

Darren

Posted 2011-02-21 14:47:22

Colin Powell

Art Shimko

Posted 2011-02-21 14:47:47

Wendell Scott - first African American NASCAR racer

Ada

Posted 2011-02-21 15:42:14

Rosa Parks also

Inna

Posted 2011-02-21 15:45:21

Derrick May!

Tony

Posted 2011-02-21 16:51:03

Our own Derrick Pitts.  He has become well known and successful in a less than exciting and unglamorous field, by being true to himself and his vision.  I often think of him when I get discouraged about my life and circumstances.  Plus, he's a really nice guy.

Gary Bundy

Posted 2011-02-22 10:52:18

August Wilson.

K. Nixon

Posted 2011-02-22 15:02:45

James Baldwin - author, Civil Rights activist, and out gay man

Josh Middleton

Posted 2011-02-22 16:23:09

Nice comments, everyone. I'm inspired just reading them!

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THE SHOWDOWN: A party-ready package

POSTED: Monday, February 21, 2011, 6:00 PM

Filed Under: Music The Showdown

Monday: For a band with six members, Broken Records make music that's comfortable and personal. Their latest release, Let Me Come Down, is a sweeping piece of folk- and pop-influences. When performing live, the Records trade instruments with nearly every song and, accordingly, create sounds that balance the delicate with the bombastic. w/ U.S. Royalty & GunFight!, 8 p.m., $12, North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St. 215-787-0488. Tuesday: No matter who bestowed the epithet "The Queen Of Rockabilly" upon Wanda Jackson, they knew what they were talking about. The gravel-voiced firecracker is one of the last remaining of the original gang of coiffed rabble-rousers, and she still kicks plenty tough. Her latest, the Jack White-helmed The Party Ain't Over, is a sensational showcase of Jackson's eclectic versatility; from amped-up calypso to a damned Amy Winehouse cover, Jackson's reign carries on. w/ The Lustre Kings & Delco Nightingale, 8 p.m., $27 - $55, World Cafe Live, 30th St. & Walnut St., 215-222-1400. Wednesday: If you saw Robyn just a few weeks ago (and arrived to the Factory early), you're likely already familiar with the one-man pop machine that is Diamond Rings. John O'Regan's project combines dancefloor beats with rocking hooks and wraps them neatly in a party-ready package. At times playful and emotional, Diamond Rings might be a solo project, but there's a few bands' worth of creativity packed in there. w/ PS I Love You & Virtual Virgin, 9 p.m., $10, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684. Thursday: With several careers' worth of albums to his credit, John Zorn's live appearances are unsurprisingly rare. When the avant-jazz hero does manage to pry himself away from the studio, he offers characteristically offbeat performance pieces. On this night, he'll set his trademark saxophone aside and take a seat behind Christ Church's historic organ. It might not be what you expect, but Zorn is all about defying expectations.9 p.m., $15 - $18, Christ Church, 20 N. American St., 267-861-4773. Friday: Though their breakthrough, Oh My God Charlie Darwin, came out just a few years ago, The Low Anthem self-released the disc even earlier than that. In the time since that record's multiple releases, the group earned some sizable acclaim and anticipation for new material. Smart Flash arrives this week, so this show could be considered a record release of sorts. Discover a new batch of tunes and newly-devised homespun concert theatrics. w/ Bobby & Daniel Lefkowitz, 8 p.m., $15, First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 215-563-3980. Saturday: Franz Nicolay is a musician's musician. Not that his music is only appreciated by his peers, but he's been employed by countless groups for his impeccable enthusiasm and multi-instrumental prowess. His solo shows, like his own albums, are affairs of global styles and Nicolay's exuberant delivery of his dramatic lyrics. He might have established himself as a busy sideman, but Nicolay deserves to be in the spotlight he so often stole anyway. w/ David Dondero, 7:30 p.m., $8, Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 215-291-4919. Sunday: You and two other people. That's all you'd need to qualify for this mini-fest's lineup. The bill's been set, with Algernon Cadwallader serving as the headliners after a helping of pop and noise from the likes of Party Photographers and Band Name. A few out-of-towners will be on hand for this counterpart to the previous day's two-piece fest at The Ox. No prizes for guessing the requirements for that show. w/ Black Kites, Dry Feet & Glocca Morra, 8 p.m., $5 - $10, Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave.

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I AM WOMAN: Vagina talk

POSTED: Monday, February 21, 2011, 5:00 PM

Filed Under: I Am Woman

In contrast to our weekly dude column Man Cave, I Am Woman adds a feminine touch by chronicling the weekend adventures of a single Philadelphia socialite.

Vaginas. I will probably never hear, say, or see that word to the extent that I did this weekend when I was part of the cast for The Vagina Monologues at Temple University. I love this show because it can be funny, sexy, painful and exciting. The entire performance takes you on an emotional journey. My monologue was full of hurt and anger. Each night I performed I had to go to a dark place and convince the audience they could feel it, too. Acting can be so powerful. My friends came to the last performance, toting flowers, Vagina Monologues merch, and a round of shots later that night at Mad Mex. Mad Mex is a hidden Mexican restaurant on the University of Pennsylvania's campus, which is great because it caters to a different variety of college students. After mingling for 30 minutes we bumped into a small group of guys. They ranged in ages from 21 to about 23 and were very eclectic in shape and stature, but overall a nice looking group. We began talking which led to the game 21 questions which, in time, turned sexual. What is it with men and bars and sex talk? Not every girl at the bar wants to jump into your bed and rub skins. If a girl wants to, that's fine, but I don't. Most of the girls in my group coyly avoided the questions or found a clever way to flip the script. I found it hilarious. Men are vulnerable to me at the times they would least expect it. Still high off of Vagina Monologues and women empowerment, no one took a guy home. But back at my apartment, I received a text from a guy I gave my number to last weekend. We've been corresponding back and forth occasionally since then. He asked me if I wanted some company and I shouldn't be alone because I was too smart and attractive for that. I told him I wasn't alone; my own company is the best there is.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Radiohead, The King of Limbs

POSTED: Monday, February 21, 2011, 4:00 PM

Filed Under: Arts | Critical Mass | Music Album Review

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When Radiohead releases a new album, it's always an eventnot just because of an unusual pricing scheme, or because the album's a surprise (this one was announced just days before it was released, and then made available a day before it was promised). It's an event because, deserving or not, they're established as the Best Band in the Entire World. That means that any new album will be held to standards very different from those applied to other acts. Being a Radiohead worshiper is thus a bit like being a Yankees fan: if the Yankees don't win the World Series, the season's a failure; if Radiohead's new album doesn't make your head explode, it's a failure, too.

Well, I've been listening to their latest record, The King of Limbs, and my head remains intactso far, at least. Radiohead has a remarkable ability to straddle the line between innovation and accessibility: the songs are often unlike anything else in the mainstream, yet they're hugely popular. And In Rainbows, the band's most recent album, placed particular emphasis on melody, with songs that felt more immediately comprehensible than their predecessors. Yet The King of Limbs turns the focus away from melody and onto atmospheresound piled on sound. It plays more to your head than your heart: while, as always, I marvel at the band's proficiency in the studio, this one doesn't quite have me weeping. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it means it's going to take a lot of listens to fully appreciate the record. So these are my first impressions. The album opener, "Bloom," is fairly representative of the first half of the record. First, it has a beat that makes you want to dance like Thom Yorke, limbs flailing, in the privacy of your own room. Second, there are long stretches with no lyrics. But when Yorke's voice does appear, it's tracked several times, so that it hits you from all sides. Indeed, this is an album to listen to on headphones: it plays with stereo sound like it's a new invention, fully immersing the listener. There are so many instruments, vocal lines, and ambient sounds that it's difficult to isolate individual parts. Particularly in songs like "Morning Mr. Magpie" and "Lotus Flower," the band integrates real instruments seamlessly with electronic ones. Underneath it all are quick, jumpy basslines. The result is a batch of songs that are upbeat and likable, but don't vary a great deal from each other. On the one hand, this unifies the album; like each Radiohead record before it, it has its own character. On the other hand, it gets a little repetitive. The last three songs, however, change things up. "Codex" is a slow, solemn piano piece. "Give Up the Ghost" is a gorgeous acoustic-based tune which features Yorke's pleading voice. The album closes with "Separator," perhaps its most intriguing track, which pairs a novel beat with a high, repeated guitar pattern that would be perfectly at home in a pop song. A band noted for its anxiety here seems relaxed: these guys have proved themselves time and again, and on this record they're not out to blow our minds. More than ever, they seem to be enjoying themselves.

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TO-DO LIST: Galleries, Feb. 22-29

POSTED: Monday, February 21, 2011, 3:00 PM

Filed Under: Arts | To-Do List Visual Art

Each day we dig into a different category of our listings database to compile a to-do list of our favorite entries. Today: a week's worth of Gallery listings.

By John Zinsser

B SQUARE GALLERY, 614 S. Ninth St., 215-625-0692. LOVE, Participating artists, including Libby Bako, Bryan Willette, Diane Roka and Romy Burkus, showcase artworks that represent the many facets of love. Runs through Mar. 19.

CERULEAN ARTS, 1355 Ridge Ave., 267-514-8647. NOVA SCOTIA: EDGE OF THE SEA, Cerulean Arts presents a display of Nova Scotia-inspired watercolors by artist Margo Tassi. Runs through Apr. 1.

JOLIE LAIDE, 224 N. Juniper St., 267-603-1295. WORD!, New work from James Hyde's "Stuart Davis Group." Runs through Mar. 26.

LARRY BECKER CONTEMPORARY ART, 43 N. Second St., 215-925-5389. ABSTRACT MEMORY, John Zinsser presents new and earlier paintings, and new auction catalogue drawings. Runs through Feb. 26.

RICHARD C. VON HESS GALLERY, 333 S. Broad St., 215-717-6270. UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS PRESENTS THE ART OF JON FOSTER, The fantastical work of freelance illustrator and comic book artist Jon Foster is displayed. Runs through Feb. 28.

ROSENWALD-WOLF GALLERY, University of the Arts, 333 S. Broad St., 215-717-6480. ANGELS WITHOUT WINGS, Figurative works that represent a sense of urgent tension and disquiet by John Lurie, Alicia Henry, Dan Asher and Adele Kubel. Runs through Feb. 24.

By John Lurie

THIRD STREET GALLERY, 58 N. Second Street, Philadelphoa, 215-625-0993. COMMUNITY EXHIBIT, 3rd Street Gallery is seeking "established and emerging Philadelphia artists" to take part in their annual community-based exhibit. Those interested should email Carol Albrecht at albrecht@comcast.net. Runs through Feb. 27.

TWENTY-TWO GALLERY, 236 S. 22nd St., 215-772-1911. BEST ART SHOW EVER, Features Harry Boardman, an artist who lives and works in the woods of Montgomery County. Boardman is notorious for his boldness, thick paint, and defined brush strokes. The ink and oil-based works. Runs through Mar. 6.

WILLIAM WAY ART GALLERY, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220. CONDENSAT.,ION: WORKS BY ALEXANDER CONNER, Philadelphia artist Alexander Conner uses drawings, photography, printmaking and video installation to examine people in their everyday surroundings. Runs through Feb. 25. Still feel like browsing? Check the gallery entries in our online events database.

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