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Gastropubs: Five small wonders
Sometimes a whole wave of delightful food creeps in under the cultural establishment’s radar. This may be the case with Philadelphia’s recent flowering of— forgive the slightly unappetizing term— gastropubs.
Monk’s, Standard Tap, Le Virtù, Memphis Taproom, Devil’s Den. Details below.
Monk’s, Standard Tap, Le Virtù, Memphis Taproom, Devil’s Den. Details below.
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5 minute read
Pretensions of "Bigger, Stronger, Faster'
Bodybuilding may indeed be an interesting phenomenon, as Chris Bell contends in Bigger, Stronger, Faster. But please— spare us the half-baked sociological punditry.
Bigger, Stronger, Faster. Documentary film directed by Chris Bell. Beginning May 30, 2008 at Ritz at the Bourse, Fourth and Ludlow Sts. . (215) 925-7900.or www.biggerstrongerfastermovie.com.
Bigger, Stronger, Faster. Documentary film directed by Chris Bell. Beginning May 30, 2008 at Ritz at the Bourse, Fourth and Ludlow Sts. . (215) 925-7900.or www.biggerstrongerfastermovie.com.
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Desert Odyssey, 2008 style
I was feeling sick and miserable on a bus in the middle of the sun-baked Sahara, wishing I were anywhere but there. Then I plugged in my ear buds, and heard the first movement of the Sibelius Violin Concerto. I was healed.
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Forgotten women of the Bauhaus
The legendary German Bauhaus school was a haven for revolutionary thinking in design and architecture. It was also a haven for pompous male chauvinists who habitually elbowed aside women of superior talent, not to mention common sense.
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Home design: The personal style
Not long ago, most people were satisfied if their homes were simply beautiful, functional and comfortable. Today every homeowner wants to make a personal statement too. But discovering the “real you” is no simple task. A few suggestions from a home designer.
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7 minute read
Dining bargains
At these three restaurants, you leave contented but neither stuffed nor strapped.
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5 minute read
Philadelphia Flower Show
The mobs, themes and commercial promotions at the Philadelphia Flower Show were anything but relaxing. The flower arrangements themselves were anything but relaxing, too.
Philadelphia Flower Show. March 1-8, 2008 at Pennsylvania Convention Center, 13th and Arch Sts. (215) 988-8800 or
www.theflowershow.com.
Philadelphia Flower Show. March 1-8, 2008 at Pennsylvania Convention Center, 13th and Arch Sts. (215) 988-8800 or
www.theflowershow.com.
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The life of a bugout
I left my last full-time job ten years ago. I make little money and rarely buy anything. And here’s the scary part for you: I’m happy, and I’m not alone.
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5 minute read
Funding for the arts (reply)
Armen Pandola proposes a “new play contest” financed by a one-dollar surcharge tacked on to the price of Philadelphia hotel rooms. I wish that Pandola, and everyone who supports similar schemes, would stop treating local industries, business owners and consumers as one more resource to plunder in support of the arts.
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"Philadelphia Laureates': A proposal
How do we promote Philadelphia as a major arts center? How about one big symbolic, quixotic gesture? How about creating Philadelphia's Office of Laureates?
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4 minute read