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"Shoes upon the table and a spider's been killed" speaks a foreboding voice as two women decide the fate of two unborn boys. Blood Bothers steps onto the Drexel stage Nov. 20-23 at Mandell Theater to explore the relationship between superstition and reality.
The arts community in Philadelphia has gained a formidable ally in the form of Gary Steuer, newly appointed director of the Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. Mayor Michael Nutter reopened the unique cabinet position in July after being shut down in 2004 by former Mayor John Street.
Over a thousand fans crowded the entrances of San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria Nov. 10, surprising the unsuspecting, understaffed security that was counting on only 300 to 500 people to show - who reads books these days, anyway? Their naivety resulted in one bloody trip to the hospital, a complete cancellation of the event and a flood of tears.
Do you ever feel lost? Like you're not sure which direction to take in life? Let's face it-sometimes we need help navigating this crazy thing called college. That's why I'm here. Consider me your third party, impartial columnist. You have questions, and baby doll, I've got your answers.
I feel compelled to begin this book review with something approaching a disclaimer. There are two kinds of people in the world: those who do and those who don't care enough about history to read "Absolute War." In case you are curious, I have a simple test to see which group you belong in.
Here's to the official beer review of The Triangle! Each week I'll be ranking different beers from my own personal scale: The Suds-o-Meter. Rankings will take into account looks, tastes, smells, inebriation levels, and all that other stuff that makes beer so good (or so bad).
Philadelphia's historic Walnut Street Theatre celebrates its astounding 200th season this winter by performing the big-haired, toe-tapping, loud, vibrant, popular show, "Hairspray." The musical, which started its run on Broadway in 2002, is based on the 1988 John Waters film, and has captivated audiences since.
All you need for fall is a closet filled with updated classics. Designers this season decided to put a fresh spin on structured classics. Unlike previous seasons with intense volume, the fall season brings a tailored look with classic lines. Designers showcase volume in the sleeves and adorn the collars.
In complement to the exhibit "Rest Your Feet" currently on display in the Pearlstein Gallery, Valerie Steele spoke to a group of predominantly Ugg-clad fashionistas on the subject of sex and shoes. More specifically, Steele focused on the fetish aspect of shoes, a subject covered in her book "Fetish: Fashion, Sex, and Power.
The Whigs reminded everyone what a rock and roll show sounds like Nov. 15 and 16 when they opened up two sold out nights at the Electric Factory with Kings of Leon and We Are Scientists. Within moments of taking the stage Nov. 15, the band ignited the entire venue with a fire just shy of a thousand suns and brought an energy that would not be matched at any point later in the show.
Awards season has found another contender in "Slumdog Millionaire." From director Danny Boyle ("Trainspotting", "28 Days Later"), comes the unlikely tale of Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old from the slums of Mumbai who tries to reconnect with his lost crush by competing on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?," her favorite show.
Sean Penn is recognized as one of the greatest character actors of his generation, tackling such roles as an ex-con in his award winning part in "Mystic River," mentally challenged father in "I Am Sam," or even burnt out surfer, Spicoli, in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High.
