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A collaboration between Southwark School and the Fabric Workshop and Museum has yielded a natural-dyed tapestry of portraits. Plus more South Philly news, opinions, and entertainment.
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Review Staff Writer ith the help of a team of artists at the Fabric Work- shop and Museum (FWM), a 38-year-old Center City institution, the seventh graders at Southwark School, 1835 S. Ninth St., have had their selfies silkscreened. The art of fleeting phone photogra- phy, all the rage for a certain genera- tion, got a fine art upgrade that culmi- nated in a 90” by 90” quilt that now hangs in the hallways of Southwark, a permanent reminder of the 10-week collaboration. With minimal resources available to public school art educators, these kinds of outreach programs from professional and world-renowned arts organizations are more than wel- come. “I got an e-mail and a phone call from them, and I was very excited about it,” Aaron Kalinay, a resident of the 500 block of Titan Street and the East Passyunk Crossing school’s art teacher, said. “This is stuff that, because of budgets, I woudn’t be able to do without the collaboration and the partnership.” FWM’s Onsite Studios Program brings contemporary art practices into Philadelphia public schools, en- couraging creativity, team-building and collaborative communication. Through eight workshops and two field trips to the museum, 81 students were also able to touch on subjects of history, biology, chemistry and math. According to a FWM release, “stu- dents were introduced to the history of photography with a strong focus on portraiture and documentary pho- tography and its relevance to the dig- ital selfie prevalent today. Students were asked to consider… What does a portrait say about you? How would you like to be remembered?” “We took the selfies here,” Kalinay said with a smile, and when asked if everyone takes selfies in 2015, he wasn’t so sure. “I don’t think ev- eryone does a selfie, but I think the phone and photography is ubiquitous. Everyone is a photographer now. It’s almost become a competitive thing, like ‘Look at me and look at what I’m doing’ to one-up people.” SPR asked Sandy Kim Luong, of the 600 block of Sigel Street, if she takes self-portratis much and she squirmed a little – her parents saw her phone-use as problematic. “I used to. I was using [my phone] too much, so it got taken away,” she admitted. Do you take selfies? “Yeah,” she said. All the time? “No.” She said she hasn’t even really thought of replacing her phone with a digital camera because the phone cameras make it so easy for budding photographers. “The thing about the phone is that they focus, and I can’t get that with a camera,” she said. The soon-to-be 13-year-old said the FWM experience “was pretty fun, aside from seeing my horrible face on the screen. They took a surprise Staff Photo by Bill Chenevert
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Review Staff Writer

ith the help of a team of artists at the Fabric Work-shop and Museum (FWM), a 38-year-old Center City

institution, the seventh graders at Southwark School, 1835 S. Ninth St., have had their selfies silkscreened. The art of fleeting phone photogra-phy, all the rage for a certain genera-tion, got a fine art upgrade that culmi-nated in a 90” by 90” quilt that now hangs in the hallways of Southwark, a permanent reminder of the 10-week collaboration.

With minimal resources available to public school art educators, these kinds of outreach programs from professional and world-renowned

arts organizations are more than wel-come.

“I got an e-mail and a phone call from them, and I was very excited about it,” Aaron Kalinay, a resident of the 500 block of Titan Street and the East Passyunk Crossing school’s art teacher, said. “This is stuff that, because of budgets, I woudn’t be able to do without the collaboration and the partnership.”

FWM’s Onsite Studios Program brings contemporary art practices into Philadelphia public schools, en-couraging creativity, team-building and collaborative communication. Through eight workshops and two field trips to the museum, 81 students were also able to touch on subjects of history, biology, chemistry and math.

According to a FWM release, “stu-dents were introduced to the history of photography with a strong focus on portraiture and documentary pho-tography and its relevance to the dig-ital selfie prevalent today. Students were asked to consider… What does a portrait say about you? How would you like to be remembered?”

“We took the selfies here,” Kalinay said with a smile, and when asked if everyone takes selfies in 2015, he wasn’t so sure. “I don’t think ev-eryone does a selfie, but I think the phone and photography is ubiquitous. Everyone is a photographer now. It’s almost become a competitive thing, like ‘Look at me and look at what I’m doing’ to one-up people.”

SPR asked Sandy Kim Luong, of the 600 block of Sigel Street, if she

takes self-portratis much and she squirmed a little – her parents saw her phone-use as problematic.

“I used to. I was using [my phone] too much, so it got taken away,”she admitted. Do you take selfies? “Yeah,” she said. All the time? “No.”

She said she hasn’t even really thought of replacing her phone witha digital camera because the phonecameras make it so easy for buddingphotographers.

“The thing about the phone is that they focus, and I can’t get that with a camera,” she said.

The soon-to-be 13-year-old said the FWM experience “was pretty fun, aside from seeing my horrible faceon the screen. They took a surprise

Staff Photo

by B ill Chenevert

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picture that I really don’t like,” she said. The fan of science and music, who studies violin and cello and hopes to learn guitar and piano, has hopes for an educational future at a String Theory school or at the Girard Academic Music Program, 2136 W. Ritner St.

“Everything’s so confusing,” she added, commenting on the unwieldy public and charter system she’s navigating. She also ranked social media among her and her classmates: “First it’s Facebook, then it’s Instagram, then it’s Twitter – I hear the least about Twitter.”

A RECEPTION PARTY on the third floor of the K-8 school, led by principal Andrew Lukov, allowed students from multiple grades to gawk at the giant tapestry full of bright colors. They also looped a four-minute Vimeo clip that documented the students working with large-scale screen-printing facilities, and not without the charming quirks of some seventh graders.

The project, titled “Plant to Portrait: Selfie Portraiture in the 21st Century,” was funded in part by The Coby Founda-tion.

As evidenced in the video, the stu-dent body at Southwark is quite diverse. Students from China and Mexico share classrooms with South Philly-born pu-pils. Their interests are as diverse as their nationalities, too: Sabrina breakdances, Adam loves soccer, Brianna reads and writes poetry, Natalya’s a budding chef and a couple boys are into Call of Duty Advanced Warfare.

“Almost half of our students are English

language learners, and it’s not just Eng-lish and Spanish,” Kalinay, a Pennsport resident, said, adding that their immigrant and sometimes refugee status makes them ideal art students. “It’s nice for me be-cause teaching art is so visual and so in other classes language might be a barrier, but with us it’s not as much because it’s so visual – it’s like a language of its own, like math.”

He added that succeeding in art is an opportunity for immigrant students to feel good about themselves and that an arts and crafts section in a CVS or Rite-Aid is something we take for granted, “even

just a watercolor kit – that’s stuff they’ve never touched.”

Ryan Parker, an FWM teaching artist and a former resident of the 1600 block of South Second Street, says the Onsite Stu-dios Program incorporates what’s going on at the museum and one thing they’re working with is natural dyes.

“For this project, we’ve been doing a lot of natural dye research at the Fabric Workshop, so we were trying to incorpo-rate that with what we’re doing with the kids here,” Parker said. “So they all pho-tographed themselves and then we turned their photos into silkscreens, and we

worked with a historical printing process and dyed the prints with natural dyes.”

In fact, using four elements, they were able to dye the tapestry a wide range of hues. Using logwood for purple, weld for yellow, madder root for red and cochi-neal for magenta, they scandalized some seventh graders obsessed with Starbucks. Cochineal is a scale insect whose bod-ies yield a crimson-colored dye called carmine used in many things, including fruity drinks.

“One girl started crying – I get that ev-ery day!” Parker said. “She was a little upset.”

Andrea Landau was the project coordi-nator and can be seen in the video feeding quilt parts through a sewing machine. She noted Philadelphia is a historic home of textiles and natural dying, but for some reason, as a culture largely, we’ve been using mostly synthetics.

“Somehow we’re doing the opposite now, so I think people are interested in looking back and finding sustainable ways to create some amazing colors,” Landau said. “I mean it looks like candy out there!”

Fabric Workshop apprentice Joy Ude hand-stitched the portraits together for the final project in a few days time. Kalinay said that was the only thing the kids didn’t do – sew.

“They were there for all the steps of the process: the dying, the boiling of the dye, the printing, the setting up of a station for the printing, they saw the exposure machinery,” he said. “The only thing that they didn’t participate in was stitching it together.”

Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Com-

One-hour one-on-one Computer Tutoring for Se-niors by appointment; Beginner English as a Second Language Class 12:30 p.m. March 19; Mandarin Playgroup 10 a.m. March 21; English as a Second Language Conversation Group 1 p.m. and Yoga for All Levels 6:30 p.m. March 23; Baby Sto-rytime 10:15 a.m., Toddler and Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. and Beginner English as a Second Language Class 12:30 p.m. March 24; Chess Club 2-5 p.m. March 25. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.

Sleepy-time Stories 10 a.m. March 21; Toddler Story-time 10 a.m. March 24; Arabic Class for Children 5:30-7 p.m. March 25. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.

E-Gadget Helpdesk 3 p.m., Let’s Speak English 6:30 p.m. and the One Book, One Philadelphia Grand Finale featuring Christina Baker Kline and Udi Bar-David 7:30 p.m. March 19; SmART Readers: Art and Literacy Program 4 p.m. and Kazuo Ishiguro reads from “The Buried Giant” 7:30 p.m. March 20. Cost for reading: $7-$15; Spring into Scrabble noon March 21; Pinocchio 2 p.m. March 22; Mr. Samuel’s Penny: A Book Performance 10:30 a.m., Baby & Toddler

Storytime 11 a.m., SmART Readers: Art and Literacy Program 4 p.m. and Barney Frank reads from “Frank: A Life in Poli-tics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage” 7:30 p.m. March 23. Cost for reading: $32; Computer Class: iPad Basics 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh 11 a.m., E-Gadget Helpdesk 3 p.m. and Marisa de Los Santos reads from “The Precious One,” with Tania James reading from “The Tusk That Did the Damage” 7:30 p.m. March 24; E-Resources for Job Seekers 10:30 a.m. and Introduction to Finding Funders 5 p.m. March 25. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.

LEAP After School Activities 3-5:30 p.m.

daily; Yoga for Adults 6:30 p.m. March 19; Family Playgroup 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 21; Kids Yoga 10:30 a.m. and Computer Help for Beginners noon March 23. Individuals interested in computer as-sistance must reserve space by 11 a.m. 1935 Shunk St. 215-685-1755.

Wee Ones Story-time 10 a.m. and Ready-to-Read Story-time 11 a.m. March 19; Family Storytime 11 a.m. March 21; SmART Readers: Art and Literacy Program 4 p.m. March 23 and 24; Stuffed Animal Sleepover 6:30 p.m. March 23; Yoga Class for Adults 6:30 p.m. March 25. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754. SPRVisit freelibrary.org.

Staff Photo by Bill Chenevert

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Photo 1: Click-eez and Uranium Produc-tions kicked off a national anti-bullying campaign Feb. 28 with a concert at The IATSE Ballroom, 2401 S. Swanson St. Photo 2: Andrew Jackson School, 1213 S. 12th St., welcomed 1st District Council-man Mark Squilla March 2 in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Photo 3: Sacramento Kings Derrick Williams, Jason Thompson, and Omri Casspi stopped by Geno’s Steaks, 1219 S. Ninth St., Friday. Photo 4: On March 8, The Chapel of the Four Chaplains, 1201 Constitution Ave., honored Hye Jeong Choi and Ji Young Park, who led many stu-dents to safety while sacrificing their own lives during the April 16, 2014 sinking of the South Korean MV Sewol ferry. Photo 5: Through the ShopRite Partners in Caring Cheerios Contest, two employees at Shop-Rite, 29 Snyder Ave., learned March 11 they will have their images placed on cereal boxes due to their site’s raising $15,045.72 to fight hunger. Photo 6: Kenny Gamble hosted March 8’s 15th annual Wellness Breakfast for Men at Universal Institute Charter School, 1415 Catharine St. Photo 7: Citizens Bank named its starting lineup of Ballpark Bankers March 6 at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way.

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", 20th and Fed-

eral streets, holds a PSA 2 meeting 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the Vare Rec Center, 1700 S. 26th St.; a Community Meeting 5 p.m. March 23 at the District; and a PDAC Meet-ing 6:30 p.m. March 24 at the District. 215-686-3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.

, 24th and Wolf streets, holds a PSA 1 meeting 6 p.m. March 19 at the Guerin Rec Center, 1600 Jackson St. 215-686-3010. phillypolice.com/districts/1st.

holds a Bike Share Location Meeting 7-8 p.m. March 24 at the Palumbo Rec. Center, S. 10th and Fitzwater streets. 215-627-0057. [email protected]. bvtw.org.

holds a 2015 Better Mobility Mayoral Forum 6-8 p.m. March 19 at the American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Cherry St. Tickets: Free but RSVP is encouraged. bicyclecoalition.org.

, 1904 E. Passyunk Ave., hosts an Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. March 20 at the South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, 1430 E. Passyunk Ave. 11 a.m. ages 4 and under; noon ages 5-7; 1 p.m. ages 8-10. Various businesses along the Avenue are offering kid-friendly deals. 215-336-1455. [email protected]. visiteastpassyunk.com.

hold a meeting 6:30-8 p.m. March 23 at Haw-thorne Park or the Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St.

meet 6 p.m. March 23 at the Whitman Branch Public Library, 200 Snyder Ave.

holds its General Meeting and Elections 7-7:45 p.m. March 25 at the Fumo Family Branch Library, 2437 S. Broad St. [email protected]. lo-mophilly.org.

, 2433 S. 15th St., hosts an Art Workshop 9:30 a.m. ($1), Musical Rockers 1 p.m. (Free); a Decoration Club Making hats for A Garden party on May 1 p.m. ($1) March 19; Zumba class 9:30 a.m. ($4), Doo Wop Rock ‘n Roll singalong 12:45 p.m. (Free), and Pokeno 1 p.m. ($1) March 20; Morning Stretch 9 a.m. (Free), iPad experience 10 a.m. (Free), and “The Eyes Have It” 10 a.m. (Free) March 21; EnhanceFitness 9 a.m. (Free) and Theater Group 1 p.m. (Free) March 24;

Morning Stretch 9 a.m. (Free) and Men’sBull Session 10:30 a.m. (Free) March 25.215-717-1971. caringpeoplealliance.org.

, with Newbold Neighbors andFriends of Jackson, host a Mayoral Candi-dates Education Forum 6:30 p.m. March24 at G. W. Childs School, 1599 WhartonSt. Tickets: Free but RSVP recommended.facebook.com/NICEPhilly.

recommends a Movie Night hosted by the17th District Police 6 p.m. March 20 at theDistrict (Contact Officer McCrea with anyquestions 215-685-1747); and a SpringBoard Meeting Meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.March 25 (location TBD, email [email protected] for details). [email protected]. newbold-neighbors.org.

holds its Annual Art Auction 7-10p.m. March 20 at Theatre Exile, 1340 S.13th St. Tickets: $10-$15. [email protected]. passyunksquare.org.

holds a ZoningMeeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 23 at thePoint Breeze CDC office, 1444 PointBreeze Ave.

, 405 Queen St., hosts its MarchQVNA General Meeting with the theme“The Future of Fabric Row” 7:30-9 p.m.March 19 at Paradigm Gallery, 746 S.Fourth St.; and holds a Mario Lanza DogPark Clean Up 10:30 a.m. to noon March22 at the park, 200 Catharine St. 215-339-0975. [email protected]. qvna.org.

hosts its First Annual multicultural fairnoon to 5 p.m. March 21 at the CommunityCenter, 1025 Mifflin St. Call 215-389-0717for more information.

, with Uni-versal Companies, presents a Women’sHistory Month Celebration with specialguests 5:30 p.m. March 19 at UniversalAudenried High School, 3301 Tasker St.unityinthecommunity215.com.

hosts the CaraLiom Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. March 23 atthe Burke Playground, 200 S. Philip St. fa-cebook.com/whitman.council.

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P O R T R A I T P H O T O B Y R I C H A R D B A R N E S A L L P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F A U S T I N A R T /A U S T I N A R T .O R G

S TA G E A C T O R S : L -R : K E V I N M E E H A N A N D T AY S H A C A N A L E S

ouglas Williams loves living in Philadelphia, marking the metropolis as a creative haven hum-

ming with hysteria for provoca-tive material. Through Sunday, the 27-year-old playwright is presenting his latest daring text, “Moon Cave,” which focuses on the possibility of forging a fruit-ful future when one’s present is fraught with fear over the past.

“We all enter into relation-ships with a certain amount of baggage,” the resident of the 1900 block of Latona Street said of a primary premise of his world premiere endeavor. “We

wonder if we’re adequate since we often have an idea of the level of our vulnerability. The question becomes ‘Will people remain committed to us once they learn certain details?’”

To tackle that heavy inquiry, the Point Breeze inhabitant has crafted Richard, who has car-ried into adulthood childhood trauma that gained national ex-posure, and Rachel, played by South Philly denizen Taysha Canales. The male lead must ponder the power of trust in seeking solace, with Williams addressing the lowering of one’s guard through Azuka Theater.

“I am so grateful for the op-portunity that he has given me,” the scribe said of Azuka’s pro-ducing artistic director and for-mer South Philly dweller Kevin Glaccum. “It’s been great to grasp the trajectory of how peo-ple receive and perceive plays, which is vital to me as a creator and an appreciator of theater.”

Though dealing with dark di-lemmas, “Moon Cave” has the writer reveling in the levity that he and Glaccum are sharing in executing the 95-minute work. As playwright-in-residence, Williams is celebrating his sec-ond collaboration with Azuka,

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the inaugural exposure having come with last year’s staged reading of “The Death and Life of Uncle Gene.” With additional awareness of his talent coming through Williams’ penning of “S***heads,” a fi-nalist in last year’s Lark’s Playwrights Week and a semifinalist in 2013’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center’s National Play-wrights Conference, and presence within the early-career playwright group The Foundry, Glaccum tabbed the local for the residency, resulting in a piece that he trumpets as his first true work.

“It called for me to create in a different way,” Williams said of constructing his largest opus. “It feels alive and gives me a sense of pride to be able to have audiences wonder about who we all are when search-ing for love and acceptance. We have to recognize our impulses and go about fig-uring how we can reconcile any mistakes we’ve made and try hard to promote the goodness within us.”

With Richard, Williams is capturing the conundrums that people can encoun-ter when wondering if they are worthy of wonderful endowments, such as the acqui-sition of affection. The script calls for the character to reduce his trepidation, which

the playwright sees as an acknowledgment of the beauty of being confused.

“We all want answers,” Williams said. “It’s problematic when we think we should be our lone sources for them.”

THE INDIANA NATIVE often enlisted mov-ies as solution providers during boyhood. When adolescence commenced, he began to make his own films and soon found himself enthralled with 1970s cinema, particularly the output of Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford-Coppola.

“It was amazing to discover such great stuff in high school,” Williams said of matriculating at Connecticut’s Stonington High School “I felt so engrossed in the possibility of trying to make my mark in that field.”

Seeking to sign off as a resident of The Constitution State, he chose Temple Uni-versity, with theater immersion eventually giving his film fascination some healthy competition. With knowledge of estab-lished works and burgeoning interest in contemporary creations, which he noted as appealing for often being “gritty and edgy,” he became a doubly discerning student, with his senior film thesis having

theatrical qualities.“I love storytelling and developed this

rampant enthusiasm for seeing that played out on the stage,” Williams, whose bound-less eagerness took him back to Connecti-cut then to New York for positions with the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center, the Manhattan Theatre Club, the Ars Nova ANT Fest and Wide Eyed Productions. “Through those opportunities, I gained amazing exposure to this world to the point where I can’t fathom abandoning it or not giving it my all.”

As evidenced by his receipt of a Na-tional Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Silver Award, the ever-evolving plot hatcher has situated himself among many talented stage personnel, including nu-merous South Philly peers, whom he com-mends for establishing a great community where “everyone sees everyone’s plays.” Along with the aforementioned works, Williams has won wooers through SoLow and FringeArts festivals entries, providing even more distance between himself and his early days when he found being able to put on readings an extremely delightful occurrence.

“I came to theater kind of late and had to

play catch-up in a sense,” Williams, who next month will mark another element of his evolution with the Ambler-staged “The Asbestos Project,” said. “I like that challenge and I’m valuing the rewards of sticking with it.”

He counts his founding member status for Orbiter 3, a producing playwrights col-lective that includes South Philly residents James Ijames and Mary Tuomanen, as one such boon. The three-year initiative, ac-cording to Williams’ website, will make “inclusive, accessible theater that accepts risk, values local artists and chases the playwright’s vision.” With 50 pages of a “rough, crazy play” thus far, he will offer a work next year.

“I love having the opportunity to do whatever as a member of a new compa-ny,” Williams mused. “I like stretching myself. You have to do so to make it in theater.” SPR

For tickets, call 215-563-1100, or visit azukatheatre.org.

Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Com-ment at southphillyreview.com/news/lifestyles.

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(The following news headlines are real and ripped from the pages of life. You know they are real because they easily ex-ceed the limits of my feeble imagination. The feeble comments are my own.)

Invention: Talking girlfriend pillow — Most men I know prefer a girlfriend who doesn’t talk when she’s lying on a pillow next to him (I know it’s sexist, but we’re dealing with the raw truth here).

Science explains why men prefer curvy booties — This falls into the de-partment of things that need no explana-tion.

Mayor Michael Nutter proposes rais-ing property tax to fund schools — Guess which question will be the first asked of the current mayoral hopefuls? I’m sure each one sent a “thank you” note to our current mayor for proposing a property tax increase.

Mets player believes being gay is a choice — Well, we know being a Mets player is not a matter of choice. I’m thinking of a gay school teacher in Lub-bock, Texas saying, “I think I’ll choose to be gay because my life would be so much easier.”

Bombshell: Hillary Clinton had pri-vate e-mail account — “Bombshell” might be a bit overwrought, but then again, that’s what I thought when the Monica Lewinsky blue dress was discov-ered. My grandkids were surprised the White House still uses e-mail.

Mount Everest covered with poop — Could be that the thought of climbing Mt. Everest is enough to make people crap their pants. Might be a good spot for a ton of portable potties. Incidentally, I want you to know that I just canceled my ex-pedition to the top. Sorry, Sir Edmund Hillary.

Louisville, Ky. smells like mildew — Maybe it’s just the new cologne Uni-versity of Louisville coach Rick Pitino is using? Are the thoroughbreds com-plaining? I suggest airdropping a load of mothballs.

Man shoots sister with a BB gun over phallic birthday cake — There are so

many questions one could ask about this headline. Did he have a license for the BB gun? Is it his real sister or step-sis-ter? Where does one buy a phallic birth-day cake? Does one ask for it by size? I could ask more questions, but this is a family newspaper.

What happens when you jump into a tub of Coke Zero with Mentos? Ex-actly why would one jump into a tub of Coke Zero? Would the result be different if the tub were filled with another Coke product? Was the subject chewing the Mentos or merely carrying them in his or her pocket? My mother once told me that Coke could take the paint off a car (I didn’t own a car at the time). I suggest that this experiment replace the halftime entertainment at next season’s Super Bowl.

Slender Man sightings reported — Like many, I thought Slender Man was a fictitious figure representing Jenny Craig. We’re wrong. Slender Man is described as a figure about eight feet tall with a chalk-white face with no features and a full set of fangs. Slender Man is said to dress all in black, replete with homburg and topcoat. Slender Man has been spot-ted in all the places where folks used to see UFOs — an abandoned farm in Nebraska, any highway where Richard Dreyfus is driving his pickup, rural out-posts in Ukraine where even Vladimir Pu-tin wouldn’t think of invading and a small Mexican village that heretofore was fa-mous for only producing pitcher Fernan-do Valenzuela. Slender Man abandoned the forest for Bigfoot. He also abandoned the mountains for the Abominable Snow-man (which may explain the poop on Mt. Everest).

Bibi appears before U.S. Congress — Bibi is Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel. My first question is why don’t American presidents have cute nicknames like “Bibi?” My follow-up question is why is the Israeli prime minister campaigning for re-election in Washington, D.C.”? Did Bibi make a wrong turn on the way to Tel Aviv? (note the turn would be an extreme right). Did the Israel just give House Republicans the right to vote in their upcoming election? Did Bibi decide to become a candidate in the Republican Presidential Primary (and if so, how does that affect Jeb Bush’s chances?). Did Donald Trump just ask Bibi for a copy of his birth certificate? Will the Israeli Knesset invite President Barack Obama to appear and issue a re-buttal?

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erena” is a real head-scratcher of a failure, especially when one considers that buzz for the film has been building ever

since the first on-set photos were leaked. Let this be a lesson for all of us: Just be-cause two box-office superstars reunite in front of the camera for a groovy art house director, it doesn’t mean the result is go-ing to be a rich, prestigious triumph.

Having starred together in “Silver Lin-ings Playbook” and “American Hustle” (both directed by David O. Russell), Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence team up again as George and Serena Pem-berton, two lovebirds who wed at the end of the 1920s. Living in the Smoky Moun-tains of North Carolina, the Pembertons face a multitude of threats, including George potentially losing his timber busi-ness, the repercussions of his unlawful corner-cutting, Serena’s inability to bear children, and the bastard son George fa-thered with a kindly townswoman.

From the title, one should deduce that Serena is more than she seems, and from the fools-rush-in start (George and Sere-na practically marry on a whim), it’s clear this woman is eerily capable of a great many things. She’s utterly unfazed by the demeaning machismo of George’s horde of workers, and as her feelings of infertile inadequacy grow, the extent of her capa-bilities starts to rear its hideous head.

Writing this, and thinking back on the film, it seems impossible that an enter-prise with such strong actors and a more-than-serviceable director could wind up falling so hard on its face. “Serena” is a consummate snooze, devoid of urgen-cy, chemistry or palpable stakes, and it

makes its actors look as lost in the woods as the animals George hunts for sport. Lawrence has never been worse, as Ser-ena proves the first character whose soul she can’t even slightly access (her every scene is an awkward exercise in overact-ing). Cooper, meanwhile, coasts through the film on autopilot, and both actors’ slip-ups reflect poorly on Susanne Bier, who has narrative pacing issues on top of neglecting to guide her stars. The story of “Serena” is somewhat interesting, but as is, it’s hardly cinematic.

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Stephen Sondheim purists might gripe about what Rob Marshall did with his beloved fairy-tale musical, but all told, “Into the Woods” is a small triumph for Disney, which has been playing it far too safe with its modern fantasy. This rous-ing, largely enjoyable spectacle keeps the “grim” in Grimm’s fairy tales, while its standouts include Emily Blunt as the wife of a baker, and Meryl Streep as a fab, blue-haired witch.

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Through March 22. Tickets: $16-$34. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001.

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everal of the South Philly’s best hoagie, cheesesteak, and sandwich stops will be back at the Mummer’s Museum for the 2nd Annual South

Philly Sandwich Review on March 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. From the classics to the creative, the event will once again offer South Philly Foodies a chance to taste and debate who best fills the space between the bread. Four local celebrity judges will have the final say in who takes home some hardware for best hoagie, best cheeses-teak, top specialty sandwich and overall favorite shop.

Representing the Eagles at the judging table this year will be former tackle Bar-rett Brooks,who is back in town as a mem-ber of the new sports talk show Breakfast on Broad airing on Comcast Sportsnet. It remains to be seen if he can top the ap-petite Hollis Thomas brought last year but he definitely excited.

“Having played in Philadelphia for four seasons, I was fortunate to sample food from some of the best restaurants and es-tablishments in the country,” said former Eagles tackle Barrett Brooks. “The vari-ous food offerings in this city are simply the best. I look forward to serving as a judge at the second annual South Philly Sandwich Review and seeing all the

unique options on display.”Defending overall favorite shop Steak

Em Up will be back and looking to match the success of their Bobby Chez crab cake topped burger, which took home the best specialty sandwich award in 2014. That will certainly be a challenge and they seem to be up for it.

“We had a great time last year and are really excited to be back,” said owner Mike Lane. “It was fun hearing so many great things about our sandwiches from the judges and everyone there. We will bring our A game once again.”

One newcomer looking to make a splash is Taproom on 19th, a spot that has quickly gained notoriety for their creative approaches to bar food. They will be giv-ing attendees a first look at a new spring menu item, providing a unique ethnic en-try into the competition.

“We’re going to make Puerto Rican churrasco meat sandwiches. Chicken or Steak or Mixto,” reports owner Michael Strauss. “Meat is marinated in Recaito

(Sofrito) then grilled to order. Served on a roll with lettuce, tomato, potato sticks and ketchup-mayo”

Other joints back from last year include Fat Joes, T&N Kitchen, and Dad’s Stuff-ing. Each spot brings their own twist on classics that are sure to fill diners up. T&N impressed last year with their cuba-no paesano and homemade tater tots that may have stolen the show. Dad’s Stuffing and Fat Joes know how to make a sand-wich that is gigantic in size but never sac-rifices tastes.

Guests can also enjoy a full bar with drink specials and some music from WNJC DJ Eric A. Bartello. Raffles, give-aways and other entertainment will round out the festivities. Sponsor’s include Aversa’s Bakery, who will be on hand sampling some of their signature items and Club Metro USA. Tickets are $10 in advance the South Philly Review offices or $15 at the door.

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rom 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Di Bruno Bros. at the Franklin, 834

Chestnut St., will commence The Monger Games, with foodies and company cheesemongers offering pairings. For $10, patrons will sam-ple selections from handpicked com-petitors and will vote on the Golden Cow Bell winner. The first theme will be Beer Fondue. Visit dibrunobros.ticketleap.com/the-monger-games, or call 267-519-3115.

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her Yellow Cornbread. The resident of the 2400 block of Manton Street reiterates that no matter one’s

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Royal Tavern: 937 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-389-6694, royaltavern.com, $

International Smokeless Bar-beque: 600 Washington Ave., 215-599-8844, $

Catahoula Bar & Restaurant: 775 S. Front St., 215-271-9300, catahou-laphilly.com, $$

Anthony’s Coffee House: 903 S. Ninth St., 215-627-2586, italiancof-feehouse.com, $

Creperie Beau Monde: 624 S. Sixth St., 215-592-0656, creperie-beaumonde.com, $

Cafe Fulya: 727 S. Second St., 267-909-9937, cafefulya.com, $$

Dmitri’s: 795 S. Third St., 215-625-0556, dmitrisrestaurant.com., $$

New Wave Cafe: 784 S. Third St., 215-922-8484, newwavecafe.com, $$

The Irish Times: 629 S. Second St., 215-923-1103, $$

Cucina Forte: 768 S. Eighth St., 215-238-0778, cucinaforte.com, $$

Dante and Luigi’s: 762 S. 10th St., 215-922-9501, danteandluigis.com, $$

Ralph’s: 760 S. Ninth St., 215-627-6011, ralphsrestaurant.com, $$

Village Belle: 757 S. Front St., 215-551-2200, thevillagebelle.com, $$$

Paloma: 763 S. Eighth St., 215-928-9500, palomafinedining.com, $$$

Anastasi’s: 1101 S. Ninth St., 215-462-0550, phillyitalianmarket.com/market/anastasi_seafood, $$

Fuel: 1917 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-468-3835, fuelphilly.com, $$

Noir:1909 E. Passyunk Ave., 267-319-

1678, noirphiladelphia.com, $$

Sophia’s: 1623 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-238-1920, sophiasphilly.com, $$$

JC Chinese Restaurant: 1701 S. Eighth St., 215-334-1056, $$

Nam Phuong Restaurant: 1100-20 Washington Ave., 215-468-0410, namphuongphilly.com, $$

Pho 75: 1122 Washington Ave., 215-271-5866, $

Key Pizza: 1846 S. 12th St., 215-551-7111, keypizzagrill.com, $

Vincenzo’s Deli: 1626 S. Ninth St., 215-463-6811, $

Chiarella’s Ristorante: 1600 S. 11th St., 215-334-6404, chiarellasris-torante.com, $$

Francoluigi’s Pizzeria: 1549 S.

13th St., 215-755-8903, francoand-luigis.com, $$

La Fourno: 636 South St., 215-627-9000, lafourno.com, $$

Mamma Maria Ristorante: 1637 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-463-6884, mam-mamaria.info, $$$

Marra’s: 1734 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-463-9249, marrasone.com, $$

Pizzeria Pesto: 1925 S. Broad St., 215-271-6840, pizzeriapesto.com, $$

Ristorante Pesto: 1915 S. Broad St., 215-336-8380, ristorantepesto.com, $$

Villa di Roma: 936 S. Ninth St., 215-592-1295, $$

The Adobe Cafe: 1919 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-551-2243, adobecafe-philly.com, $$

La Lupe: 1122 S. Ninth St., 215-551-9920, $$

Taqueria Veracruzana: 908 Wash-ington Ave., 215-465-1440, $$

Bitar’s: 947 Federal St., 215-755-1121, bitars.com, $

McFadden’s Restaurant and Sa-loon: 1 Citizens Bank Way, 215-952-0300, mcfaddensballpark.com, $

Nick’s Charcoal Pit: 1242 Snyder Ave., 215-271-3750, nickscharcoal.com, $

Mazza: 1100 Jackson St., 215-952-2600, mazzahealthyfood.com, $

Los Gallos: 951 Wolf St., 215-551-1245, losgallosphilly.com, $$

Bomb Bomb BBQ Grill & Italian Restaurant: 1026 Wolf St., 215-463-1311, bombbomb-restaurant.com, $$

Criniti Ristorante: 2611 S. Broad St., 215-465-7750, crinitirestaurant.com, $$

Johnnie’s: 2240 S. 12th St., 215-334-8006, $

Medora’s Mecca: 3101 S. 13th St., 215-336-1655, $$

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hen I was growing up, my family often went to Chinatown for din-ner on Sunday. Wonton soup, egg rolls, chow mein, shrimp and lob-

ster sauce with ice cream for dessert were the usual tasty suspects.

Today, we have many more options when it comes to choosing which Asian cuisine we wish to enjoy, especially in South Philly.

Last month, Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh opened Bing Bing Dim Sum, their much-anticipated dumpling house on East Passyunk Avenue. The two friends made their culinary mark with Cheu Noodle Bar in Center City, a friendly place to slurp bowls of noodle soup and other flavorful dishes with a simple Asian flair.

Bing Bing is exactly the kind of casual restaurant the East Passyunk Crossing neighborhood needs. The place was filled to capacity on a recent Sunday. The host-ess made us feel welcome and advised a 45-minute wait. She said we could eat at the bar when seats opened up. After about 10 minutes, we were fortunate to snag two spots.

A glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ($9) was a fine prelude to Asian fare. It was served in a rocks glass, which I thought was fun. A Bluecoat martini ($11)

was served this way as well, adding to the restaurant’s casual tone.

Soup dumplings ($7) were light-as-a-feather little packages of seasoned ground pork filled with pork broth. Be careful, because the broth inside the dumplings is hot. I find it easier to take a bite from the side of the dumpling. They were uncom-monly delicious.

I have never tasted a jumbo soup dump-ling ($7), but the bartender encouraged us to try it. One large dumpling prepared with a light handkerchief wrapper was placed in the center of a bowl filled with broth made with shrimp, coconut broth and red peppers. All we had to do was tear apart the dumpling and serve ourselves in indi-vidual bowls. I especially liked the broth because it was not sweet as some coconut broths can be.

Puchowitz, who is a fine chef, enjoys mixing his Jewish heritage with Asian in-gredients. Food should be fun and I liked the fun he had in creating pan-fried bao

($7). This is the closest dish I have had to an Asian knish — a round, savory, flakey pastry that is usually filled with liver, kasha, spinach or seasoned mashed po-tatoes. This one looks to the Jewish deli, as it was filled with pastrami and Swiss cheese. Instead of using a flakey pastry, the scrumptious ingredients were stuffed inside a steamed bun, like the ones found in dim sum restaurants. It was served with creamy homemade Russian dressing. It is an Asian Reuben.

Jade dumplings ($7) could have charmed anyone from the Emerald Isle. The leeks gave the wrappers a lovely green hue. Leeks are among my favorite vegetables because they add the right touch of sweet-ness to any dish. The addition of shrimp made the dumplings even better.

Six meaty, not-at-all-greasy chicken wings ($10) would convert anyone who constantly whines, “I am tired of wings.” They had a lovely golden sheen on the outside and were juicy inside. A touch of

honey was an inspiration especially when I dipped the wings into a little soy sauce. The addition of pickled jalapeno peppers and cilantro imparted a tasty play with sweet and spice.

Stir-fried green beans have been a staple on Chinese menus ever since the now-shuttered Tang’s on South Street intro-duced Philadelphians to this dish in the late 1980s. Bing Bing’s version ($8) was a first. The beans were coated in quinoa and stir-fried with fermented garlic, which I previously never tasted. The dish was filled with flavor, although the beans were a little overcooked.

I found the fried cauliflower ($8) a little on the bland side although it was prepared with shrimp salt, lemon and scallions.

Service was excellent. Runners brought out piping hot dishes and offered us bowls and plates for each course. There are a number of gluten-free items on the menu.

I suspect when the weather warms up, Bing Bing will offer outside seating, which will help diminish any wait time. The family-friendly restaurant does not take reservations.

Three-and-a-half tips of the toque to Bing Bing Dim Sum.

Ralph & Rickey’s Pizzeria: 2700 S. Seventh St., 215-271-6622, ral-phandrickeyspizzeria.com, $

Peking Inn: 2020 Penrose Ave., 215-271-1389, $$

Caffe Chicco: 2532 S. Broad St.,

215-334-3100, $

Celebre’s Pizzeria: 1536 Packer Ave., 215-467-3255, celebrespizza.com, $

Millie’s Luncheonette & Ice Cream: 1441 W. Shunk St., 215-467-8553, $

Philadium: 1631 Packer Ave., 215-271-5220, philadiumtavern.com, $

Barrel’s Fine Food: 1725 Wolf St., 215-389-6010, barrelsfinefood.com, $$

L’Angolo: 1415 Porter St., 215-389-4252, $$

Popi’s: 3120 S. 20th St., 215-755-7180, popisrestaurant.com, $$

IHOP: 3 Snyder Ave., 215-339-5095, ihop.com, $$

2nd Street Brew House: 1700 S. Second St., 267-687-7964, 2ndstreetbrewhouse.com, $$

Vinny’s Sandwich Shop: Sixth Street and Oregon Avenue, 267-318-7834, $

Happy Dragon: 2047 S. Third St., 215-271-0552, happydragon.us, $

Frank’s Breakfast and Lunch: 2439 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-339-

8840, $

New York New York Pizzeria: 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-463-6205, $South View Pizza: 367 Durfor St., 215-467-2050, southviewpiz-zaphilly.com, $

Tony Luke’s: 39 E. Oregon Ave., 215-551-5725, tonylukes.com, $

Caffe Valentino: 1245-49 S. Third St., 215-336-3033, caffevalentino.com, $$

Snockey’s Oyster and Crab House: 1020 S. Second St., 215-339-9578, snockeys.com, $$

Grindcore House: 1515 S. Fourth St., 215-839-3333, grindcorehouse.com, $

Golden Szechuan: 2120 S. Broad

St., 215-336-5310, $

Hibachi 2 Go: 1414 Snyder Ave., 215-336-8646, hibachi2gophilly.com, $

Breezy’s Cafe: 1200 Point Breeze Ave., 267-858-4186, breezyscafe-philly.com, $Brunic’s Luncheonette: 2000 S. 17th St., 215-755-7645, $

King of Wings: 2233 S. Woodstock St., 215-551-2400, kingofwings1.com, $

Moe’s Hot Dog House: 2601 Washington Ave., 215-465-6637, moeshotdoghouse.com, $

Texas Wieners: 1426 Snyder Ave., 215-465-8635, texaswieners.com, $

Café con Chocolate: 2100 S. Nor-wood St., 267-639-4506, cafecon-chocolate.com, $ SPR

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Broad Street Diner: 1135 S. Broad St., 215-825-3636, $$

Diner at the Plaza: 43 Snyder Ave., 215-755-7899, $$

Melrose Diner: 1501 Snyder Ave., 215-467-6644, $

Morning Glory Diner: 735 S. 10th St., 215-413-3999, morning-glorydiner.com, $

Oregon Diner: 302 Oregon Ave., 215-462-5566, oregondinerphilly.com, $$

Penrose Diner: 2016 Penrose Ave., 215-465-1097, penrosedi-ner.com, $$

South Street Diner: 140 South St., 215-627-5258, southstreet-diner.com, $ SPR

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s a teenager journeying through the culinary uni-verse, Joseph Turrisi had a moment where, upon

reflecting on his family’s influ-ence and personal passion, he de-clared “Wow, I can do this.” The 46-year-old has made many well-received stops since that revela-tory occasion, with The Station Bar & Grill, 1550 McKean St., occupying him for the third time.

“I like to say I make magic happen here,” the resident of the 1100 block of Shunk Street said from the Newbold establishment. “It’s great to experiment and give customers some examples of my creativity, and I like being back here to do that.”

The Lower Moyamensing in-habitant rejoined owner Lou Ma-glio’s six-year-old site Jan. 16, continuing a career that includes positions at The Union League and Devil’s Den, 1148 S. 11th St. Having “almost total autonomy” with the menu, the chef is rely-ing on his diverse skill-set, with assistance from his relatives and

Restaurant School tutelage, to give the location’s libations deli-cious companions. Seeking to sit-uate The Station Bar & Grill high on the list of must-visit-often destinations, Turrisi has called on trusted recipes, including his be-loved formula for 151 Rum BBQ Wings.

“It has been with me on almost every menu I have ever made,” he said of the 26-year-old favor-ite, which he noted dates back to his days at the now-defunct Pom-pano Grille, formerly Fifth and Bainbridge streets. “Because of that, everyone knows how fond I am of it.”

Turrisi relayed that he consid-ers eye appeal the main attrac-tion of his offerings. The wings, however, prove that taste always makes for an amazing comple-ment to a great presentation. The creator and Maglio beamed when announcing the venue will soon

begin to deliver, and they expect their chicken to be champion.

“I’ve had some interesting ex-periences,” Turrisi, a Springfield native, said when analyzing his path from an unproven adoles-cent to a thriving adult. “My wings have been with me through most of that trip.”

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SPISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Do things without feeling you have to live up to the

expectations of others. If living beyond your means in an effort to keep up with a friend’s affluent life-style, take control of the situation. Be resourceful, and stay away from the credit cards. Lucky number: 902.

DARIES (March 21 to April 20): A sudden attraction could put you in a quandary, nota-

bly about its longer term potential. It is too soon for a decision that might affect current relationships. A challenging assignment or project will rekindle a passion for learning. Lucky number: 096.

FTAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Relation-ship or work complications will keep you

occupied. Restrictions concerning a romantic or family tie need addressing if they are interfering. Be realistic about how much you should be doing for others. Lucky number: 871.

GGEMINI (May 21 to June 20): First im-pressions haven’t been reliable. The flaws

in what you thought was a perfect relationship are starting to show, so be prepared to deal with these and own up to true feelings. An unexpected job, family or community obligation could keep your nerves on edge. Lucky number: 594.

HCANCER (June 21 to July 22): Someone wants answers and won’t give up until you

two talk. Communicating is more difficult than ear-lier in the week and will become upsetting if you lose your temper. Sarcastic answers may make things worse. Lucky number: 491.

aLEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): A message will warn you that someone is on the warpath.

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the strength of a close relationship. Taking a softer than usual approach will help you avoid a tense confrontation. Conversations with a loved one could yield subtle insights. Lucky number: 861.

dLIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): You start a project with good intentions, but it may not

advance the way you would like. You may have to accept a greater measure of responsibility if you are going to have more freedom. Lucky number: 597.

fSCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): Business or personal e-mails emphasize a note of in-

decision concerning career activities or home life. You might feel someone is trying to manipulate a situation for their own benefit. Your social life will soon take a turn for the better. Lucky number: 316.

gSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Communications could be at an all-time

low. Saying the wrong thing to the wrong person may have an adverse effect. Friends who previously said to call them whenever you needed a favor are suddenly unavailable. Lucky number: 457.

hCAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Whether you are enjoying some time in a

distant locale or the neighborhood, you will have to deal with emotional hysterics when someone does not get his or her way. Stand up to a charismatic leader whose motives are purely selfish. Lucky number: 103.

AAQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Social plans will become the cause of tension be-

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In Loving Memory ofGeorge Fiocca

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A special thanks to the South Philly Vikings.

BELOVED BROTHER OF THERESA (PAT PANICHELLI), CARMELLA (JERRY DOTO), PAUL, MICHAEL, ROSE.

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Happy Birthday

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opies of the South Philly Review are blowing all over the street.”

“Bundles of your paper are still sitting on the corner,”

“I have not received a copy of the South Philly Review in three weeks.”

Loyal readers of the South Philly Re-view, we have heard your complaints loud and clear. Being longstanding business member of the community —68 years and counting — we take great pride in keeping the local streets and sidewalks clear of de-bris. Starting two weeks from today, April 2 to be exact, Donnelly Distribution will start delivering the South Philly Review in their “red, white and blue” bags. To avoid any confusion, each one will have a stick-er labeled “LOOK FOR THE SOUTH PHILLY REVIEW INSIDE.”

Mayoral candidate and South Philly na-tive Jim Kenney supports the upcoming changes.

“I’ve always enjoyed reading the South Philly Review. It’s a neighborhood institu-tion, and I support their efforts to be more environmentally friendly and litter con-scious,” he said.

Teaming up in an effort to keep the community cleaner is an issue the South Philly Review has taken great pride in, and earned national accolades for as a result. Back in 2012, the Local Media Associa-tion awarded southphillyreview.com with second-place honors (among all daily and non-daily publications) as a result of par-ticipating in the previous year’s UnLitter Us campaign. Review staff members also were involved in its planning and execu-tion of the South Philadelphia-wide initia-tive.

The idea for the delivery method is the re-sult of a recent meeting with Pennsauken, N.J.-based Donnelly Distribution. Rich-ard Donnelly started the business out of his brother’s garage in 1976 with one customer — delivering 30,000 grocery store circulars. The company has since

transformed into one of the area’s largest distribution companies, reaching nearly 900,000 homes on a weekly basis.

Another big change that should satisfy those callers who have been complaining “I haven’t seen a copy of the South Philly Review in three weeks” is the weekly cir-culation will be jumping from 57,000 to 76,000, and will cover all of South Philly from South Street down to Pattison Av-enue, from river to river.

Will the phones still be ringing every Thursday morning? Absolutely. Will some of those calls be complaints? Probably. But in the long-term, our hope is that this community-friendly initiative will turn many of those Thursday morning frustra-tions into joyful “thanks” for delivering the news to the right place at the right time.

Like before, if there is an issue with your issue, do not hesitate to call.

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“I think [Sam] Brad-ford is going to surprise everyone and stay healthy. I think he’s going to lead the Eagles to a 12-4 season. ...”

John Behan, 16th and

Wharton streets

“I could not care less about the Eagles. I don’t know any of the moves or who the play-ers are anymore. ...”

Dan Mastropieri, Broad and

Jackson streets

“I think Chip [Kelly] has got his plan, and he wants his players. ... I think we could’ve got-ten more for [LeSean] McCoy, though.”

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Joseph Myers talks

at southphillyreview.com/blogs.php

Review Managing Ed itor

hanks to her Italian mother, Andrea Peterson knows the value of being vocal, so when she learned last week of her victory as the Naismith Trophy

National Coach of the Year, the first-year leader of the girls’ basketball team at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., her reaction came as an anomaly to her and those familiar with her nature.

“I was speechless,” the 30-year-old said Monday as her charges, who comprise the nation’s top team, prepared to practice. “Never in a million years would I have expected this.”

Similar modesty has marked this season as an unforgettable one for the Saints, who tomorrow at noon will play for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AA state crown at Her-shey’s Giant Center. With a 29-0 mark, they will look to cap an unblemished campaign, and, according to star senior guard Ciani Cryor, they have the perfect overseer to cement their flawless slate.

“Our bond is so close,” the First-Team All-Catholic said of Peterson. “I love gathering her input and using her wisdom to better myself.”

The Georgia Tech University signee has served as the floor general for the East Passyunk Crossing school the last two years, with Peterson, who worked as an assistant under South Philly Review 2011 Difference Maker Letty Santarelli last season, encouraging every assist, field goal and steal. Sharing the killer instinct that one would expect from tenacious point guards, the player and coach have celebrated the vanquishing of 58 out of 59 foes, the lone defeat coming in last year’s state title tilt.

“We take so much pride in representing this school and being a family,” Peterson said. “I wouldn’t change my situation for the world.”

Naismith personnel lauded her com-mitment March 11, inciting a surplus of text messages that froze the honoree’s phone. Learning of the kudos from ath-

letic director Chalie Szydlik, she found herself rendered silent but has returned to her talkative self in evaluating the com-mendation.

“It’s all possible because of these young women,” she said of the squad, which re-peated as Catholic League champion Feb. 23 with a 50-45 triumph over Archbishop Wood and earned a third-straight City title

Feb. 28 via a 71-28 thumping of Imhotep Charter. “They buy in to what we’re try-ing to do here, and they love looking out for one another. What’s not to love about helping them to mature?”

Having joined the staff through a rec-ommendation from South Philly Review ’13 Difference Maker Lynn Oakes-West, who had familiarity with Peterson through Hoops 365, the commended coach fondly recalled her early interactions with the performers, whom she declared would win a state championship.

“They looked at me as if I had five heads,” Peterson said. “I knew their poten-tial, and it’s been so amazing to see their trust and talent put them in this position.”

THE DELAWARE COUNTY native and inhab-

itant always knew hoops would help her to forge a prosperous path. Playing with brothers Joseph and Christopher as a girl, she began honing her skills, using her home as a haven for perfecting her drib-bling.

“My parents were worried that I would break something,” she said, laughing about how constantly Thomas and Alice

Peterson vented that fear. “It became my obsession and gaining experience and knowledge was on my mind all the time.”

Peterson “learned a ton” suiting up for Radnor-based Archbishop Carroll High School, collecting two league titles and as many All-Catholic nods. Playing a key role for a prominent program, she attracted ample attention, deciding on St. John’s University.

“Definitely a huge thrill,” she said of her New York sojourn, which included col-lecting a Big East Freshman of the Week accolade and helping the Red Storm to reach the National Invitation Tournament. “From there, I went to Drexel Univer-sity, which was another great stop. At one point, I even led the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.”

Peterson pondered extending her play-ing days, with overseas adventures on her mind, but circumstances kept her from continuing her career. However, based on her sports management studies, she knew she would want to instruct fellow zealots. Her fortitude found a match in Stetson University, where she landed an assistant coach gig, with film perusal a primary part of her vocation.

“I love to scout teams and to know what to expect,” she said of a product of the professional stop. “That’s extended to the ladies here, too, because they appreciate that level of commitment, too.”

With a fervent fascination for mold-ing young lives, Peterson, who runs a Norwood-situated day care, knew the high school scene would likely yield numerous occasions to inspire growth within roster members and herself.

“She has a great spirit,” First-Team All-Catholic and Towson University signee Sianni Martin said. “She’s like another mom to us and helps us to be confident in going hard against everyone.”

“We’ve come to understand how team unity inspires personal belief and vice versa,” Peterson said. “Winning awards is great, don’t get me wrong, but at the end of the day, these girls know I have their backs, and I’m thrilled to know they have mine.” SPR

Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Com-ment at southphillyreview.com/sports/features.

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Marching alonghanks to Tuesday evening’s 75-67 win over Imhotep Charter, the Neu-mann-Goretti boys’ basketball team will also play in the Pennsylvania

Interscholastic Athletic Association championship game tomorrow. The de-fending Class AAA champion will face Catholic League foe Archbishop Carroll in an 8 p.m. tilt at the Hershey-situated Giant Center. --- By Joseph Myers

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Marconi resident Dino Cattai, a senior baseball star at St. Joseph’s Prep, commit-ted to Chestnut Hill College.

Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School hired Don Concannon as its head football coach.

The Edward O’Malley Athletic Asso-ciation, 144 Moore St., is holding T-ball registration for ages 3 to 7, with five weeks of practice and games to occur 9:30 a.m. on April Saturdays. The $30 cost covers a T-shirt and a trophy. Call Coach John, 215-266-4195 to register.

Neumann-Goretti basketball alumnus Wali Hepburn earned first-team PSAC East honors for his play at Lock Haven University.

Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St., will hold basketball referee training

sessions. The $25 cost will cover a T-shirt, a whistle and a lanyard. Contact Stephen Michielli, [email protected].

The Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association is accepting registrations for its spring baseball season 6 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Ages are 5 to 7 for T-ball, 8 to 9 for Pee Wee and 10 to 12 for Majors. Call 215-468-1265.

The South Philadelphia Tennis Asso-ciation is holding its winter indoor 12 and younger season at the Hawthorne Cultural Center, 12th and Carpenter streets, from 5 to 6 p.m. through March 27. The as-sociation also offers Saturday team tennis play from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through March 28. The program fee is $50, $35 for siblings. Contact Bryan Hughes, 215-528-0196, or [email protected].

Send sports briefs by fax to 215-336-1112 or

by e-mail to [email protected]. Com-ment at southphillyreview.com/sports/sports-briefs.

REAL ESTATEAPARTMENT FOR RENT? HOUSE FOR SALE?CONTACT THE REVIEW TO PLACE YOUR LISTINGS

215.336.2500

REALESTATE

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THE BEST IN SOUTH PHILLY LIVING

PACKER PARK COURT/ANNEX1901/1859 Hartranft Street

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LARGE 4 BED HOME 24XX S. 20TH

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RARELY OFFERED LARGE PACKER PARK HOME!32XX S. 17TH ST.-

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17XX S. 19TH Large Townhome in Pt. Breeze, Great Opportunity $136,900

19XX S. 23RD Lg 3 Bed, Semi Mod Condition, Currently Rented Asking $49,900

24XX S. 20TH Very Nice 4 Bed, H/W Floors, 1.5 Baths Asking $189,900

23XX S. LAMBERT Lovely 3 Bed w/2nd Flr Deck on Tree-Lined St $199,900

21XX S. WOODSTOCK ST. Beautiful Renovation, 3 bed, Tree lined St $139,900

21XX S. BEECHWOOD ST. 3 bed home w/ updated kit. Asking Only $79,900

25XX S. CARLISLE ST. Lovely, 3 Bed mod. hm., close to Subway Asking $169,900

21XX W. PASSYUNK AVE Girard Estate - classic 4 bed hm., h/w flrs. Asking $249,900

25XX S. 18TH ST. Girard Estate, Lovely Upgraded 4 Bed, Many Extras! $299,900

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17XX JOHNSTON ST. Spacious 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, Excellent location $199,900

28XX S. 16TH Foreclosure 3 Bed Asking $169,900

28XX S. CAMAC Extremely clean, modern 3 bed Only $199,900

32XX S. 17TH Rarely offered fully renovated large Packer Park home. Reduced $424,900

28XX S. 16TH Very Nice 3 Bed Marconi Park West Home. Asking $219,900

COMMERCIAL/MULTI-FAMILY

18XX-XX POINT BREEZE AVE. Double Garage over 5K Sq Ft, New Roof Asking $375,000

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15XX-XX S. BAMBREY 2 Bed House Plus Vacant Lot Only $44,900

13XX S. BANCROFT 3 Bed in Pt Breeze, New Construction All Around! $139,900

23XX MADISON SQ. Wonderful 3 Bed, 2 BR Home on Lovely Private Garden Blk $354,900

15XX S. HOLLYWOOD Lovely fully renovated home. Just Move In! $139,900

15XX S. BAILEY Grays Ferry- Needs total renovation. Only $29,900

19XX TITAN Prime PT. Breeze! Total renovation, must see! $259,900

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24XX S. EDGEWOOD Well maintained, 3 Bed, w/Driveway Just Move In! $79,900

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11XX E. PASSYUNK AVE. 3 Story trad. home, Just steps to the Italian Mkt. $189,900

2XX WILDER Prime Pennsport block, cozy, 2 bed mod Hm $219,900

10XX S. RANDOLPH ST. Updated 2 Bed Bella Vista Home. Asking $289,900

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10XX WATKINS East Passyunk Sq. 2 bed, close to everything $279,900

1XX DURFOR 3 Bed home on prime Whitman block $139,900

1XX GLADSTONE ST. Mod 3 bed home in excellent cond! $159,900

24XX S. SARTAIN ST. Lovely 3 Bed Mod Home located in the heart of So. Phila. Asking $145,000

24XX S. AMERICAN ST. 3 bed home in excellent cond. Nice block! $139,900

3XX FITZGERALD Very nice 2 bed with modern kit, great block $114,900

26XX S. DARIEN ST. Cute, well kept 3 Bed w/open Porch As Asking $149,900

23XX WARNOCK ST. Adorable 2 bed w/fin. bsmnt, h/w floors $149,900

25XX S. ISEMINGER Prime Block, fully renovated, move in cond. A ASKING $199,900

3XX DALY Spac, 3 story mod home, great views. A Asking $175,900

10XX EMILY Well maintained hm, close to East Passyunk A Asking $155,900

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27XX PIERCE Nice Starter home, lots of potential $64,900

403 MEADOW CT. Glen Mills, beautiful townhouse Priced at $199,900

405 E. RAMBO ST. Bridgeport, 4 bed, 1.5 bath $114,900

2104 BRANDENBURG WAY Upper Merion, 3 bed, 2.5 bath $229,900

7127 RADBOURNE RD Upper Darby Priced at $39,900

26XX S. 11TH ST. Prime So. Phila Location Asking $147,500

286 N. MAPLE AVE. Beautiful single home in Landsdowne Asking $99,900

21XX S. WOODSTOCK ST. 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath hm., tree-lined st. $67,500

23XX DICKINSON ST. Pt. Breeze, Lg . Main St. Home $49,900

2703 E. VENANGO Port Richmond, 3 Bed, open porch $134,900

TREE LINED BLOCK 23XX S. LAMBERTLovely 3 bed home w/modern kit. & bath, walking distance to Girard Park. Asking $199,900

GIRARD ESTATE ASKING $249,900

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REGENCY @ PACKER PARK31XX CAPRI DR.

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QUALITY RENTAL

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From $850 to $3300. All sizes and locations! Available list changes

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APARTMENT FOR RENT?

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TO PLACE YOUR

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITYAll real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to federal, state and local fair housing laws, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race; color; religion;sex; disability; familial; (pres-ence of children); national origin; age (Pennsylvania and New Jersey); martial status or sexual orientation (Pennsylvania and New Jersey), or source of Income (Philadelphia only) in the sale, rental or financing or insuring of housing. This paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which violates these laws. The law requires that all dwellings advertised be available on an equal opportunity basis. If you believe you have been discriminated against in connection with the sale, rent, financing or insuring of housing or commercial property, call HUD at 1-888-799-2085

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Review Managing Ed itor

t 11:34 p.m. Saturday, authorities re-sponded to a radio call for a person with a gun and found the complain-ant lying responsive on the 1800

block of South 23rd Street, Detective Dan-ielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. They transported him to Presbyterian Hospital, where personnel listed him in stable condition and treated him for 11 gunshot wounds to the right forearm, left and right lower legs and right buttock.

Detectives interviewed the victim, who stated he was listening to music while walking northbound on 23rd Street when he heard gunshots and fell to the ground, unable to see who pulled the trigger.

To report information, call South De-tectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.

Authorities arrested a Newbold resident for allegedly burglarizing a pair of properties.

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block of South Mole Street and observed man exiting the rear yard of a residence. They apprehended 34-year-old Yusuf McNeal, of the 1700 block of Fernon Street, and using surveillance video from a Feb. 21 matter, reported in the March 12 South Philly Review as “Deceitful duo,” in which authorities said two individuals removed a television and other electronic devices from a home on the 1300 block of South 17th Street, they booked him on two crimes. He had not posted his $250,000 bail as of press time and awaits a prelimi-nary hearing scheduled for today.

Authorities busted a woman for suppos-edly attacking another female Sunday af-ternoon.

At 1:20 p.m., the complainant was in the area of the 600 block of Mifflin Street when the supposed offender approached

her, with a peer acting as a lookout, Detec-tive Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The primary figure report-edly grabbed her tan Michael Kors purse, punched her and threw her to the ground before escaping with the accomplice in a gray Ford Taurus station wagon.

Based on descriptions from the victim, who sustained minor injuries, detectives relayed information to police radio about the alleged offenders and their vehicle. At 5 p.m., 24th District officers observed the listed vehicle parked and occupied on a North Philly block. They held the vehi-cle and the female until the complainant could make an identification. Following the positive identification, they arrested Tangela Bennett, charging the 31-year-old with criminal conspiracy, assault, theft, recklessly endangering another person and robbery. She had not posted her $15,000 bail as of press time and awaits an April 2 preliminary hearing. A detailed descrip-tion of the male accomplice was unavail-able as of press time.

Police arrested an East Passyunk Cross-ing man for supposedly assaulting another male.

At approximately 5:25 p.m. March 6, the complainant observed an individual shoveling snow under his wife’s car on the 1200 block of McKean Street and asked for him to stop, Detective Danielle Toll-iver of South Detective Division said. The two engaged in an argument, with the vic-tim claiming the offender pushed him to the ground, held him there and began to punch his head and face.

The complainant’s spouse observed the matter and informed the alleged aggres-sor that she would be calling authorities, which led to his escape. Officers arrived and went to the reported attacker’s home on the 1900 block of South Camac Street, where they arrested John Diarenzo. The complainant received transport to Meth-odist Hospital and then to Thomas Jeffer-son University Hospital for treatment of a possible brain injury.

Authorities charged Diarenzo, 55, with assault, recklessly endangering another person and making terroristic threats. He posted his $10,000 bail and awaits a March 24 preliminary hearing.

Authorities arrested a New Jersey man for supposedly fatally shooting a former South Philly denizen in January.

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an outstanding warrant for murder and related offenses. The 25-year-old, according to law enforcement personnel, shot Alejandro Rojas, who had just moved to East Falls from South Philly, and another in-

dividual just before 5 a.m. Jan. 24 outside a Feltonville club.

Police, who have not revealed a motive, found Rojas slumped over the steering wheel of a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, with several gunshot wounds to his face and body, trans-porting him to Temple University, where personnel pronounced him dead on arrival. The second injured male survived. Rivera had his preliminary hearing yesterday.

A man assaulted a woman in attempting to acquire her phone.

The complainant was walking on the 700 block of South 13th Street at 11:40 p.m. March 9 when she stopped to inspect her iP-hone 6. An unknown figure approached her and grabbed the device, leading to a brief struggle from which she was able to break free, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The male punched her in the mouth and tackled her to the ground, where another clash commenced.

When the victim, who suffered minor swelling to her lip and abrasions to her knees that did not require immediate medi-cal attention, began to yell, the attacker ran off empty-handed on 13th Street. She de-scribed him as black, 6 foot to 6-foot-2 and in his early 20s; having a light complexion, big eyes, thick eyebrows and short black hair twisted into dreadlocks; and wearing a gray hoodie.

To report information, call South De-tectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.

Authorities busted a Southwest Philly resident who allegedly robbed a Whitman bank.

Police ventured to Wells Fargo Bank, 2710 S. Third St., at 1:40 p.m. March 6, meeting with the bank manager and a teller, Detec-tive Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The two relayed that a man entered the establishment, jumped over the counter and snatched money from the em-ployee’s hand and drawer before exiting.

Thanks to flash information from several witnesses, law enforcement officials ob-served the supposed thief in a red minivan at 73rd Street and Dicks Avenue in South-west Philly, Tolliver said, with officers hav-

ing to give chase. They apprehended him in a rear alley and after positive identification, arrested Southwest Philly resident Keith Williams. The 34-year-old, charged with assault, theft, robbery and recklessly endan-gering another person, had not posted his $100,000 bail as of press time and awaits a March 24 preliminary hearing.

Police are searching for the man who took cash from a Queen Village establishment.

Surveillance video captured the at-large male entering Barkadelphia Doggie Day-care, 614 S. Third St., at 3:50 p.m. March 2. He engaged a worker and patrons in con-versation for approximately 15 minutes; however, when the employee retreated to the rear of the store, the figure lifted an un-determined amount of money from the cash register, heading south on Third Street.

To report information, call South Detec-tives at 215-686-3013 with DC#15-03-012944, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.

A man remains at large after robbing a boy’s phone in Point Breeze.

The youth and his brother were in Ste-phen’s Barber Shop, 1267 Point Breeze Ave., at 5:30 p.m. March 10 when the of-fender grabbed his cell phone and darted out of the establishment, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The boy gave chase on foot, catching up with him at 20th and Wharton streets.

The offender turned around to the victim and, pointing a black gun at him, threat-ened “I will shoot you.” Backing away, he watched the firearm wielder leave the area. He and his sibling described the aggressor as black, 25 to 35 years old and 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9; having a medium build, a dark complexion and a short beard; and wearing a gray hoodie, a dark puffy vest, gray sweat-pants and a black wool hat.

To report information, call South De-tectives at 215-685-1635, text PPD-TIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com /forms.

Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.

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he tagline on the Passyunk Square Civic Associa-tion (PSCA) flier for its annual Art Auction is “Eat, drink, and be artsy.” And you’ll do just that if you at-tend Friday night’s festivities at Theatre Exile, 1340

S. 13th St., where civic president Pam Zenzola and the event committee chair Lindsey Scannapieco have culled nearly 30 artists and nearly a dozen sponsoring business-es to make it memorable.

The auction takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. and with a $10 advanced ticket ($15 at the door), attendees will get to peruse the work of exclusively South Philly artists’ work, graze piles of donated food and sip beer and wine. Last year the auction took place at the civic’s regular meeting destination, Annunciation BVM Church, 1511 S. 10th St. This year, they’re thrilled to be in the big black box inside Theatre Exile on the corner of Colum-bus Square Park.

“We’re back! A church hall versus a theater? There’s a different ambiance. It’s perfect for what we want to do,” Zenzola, a resident of the 1300 block of Federal Street, said.

The Passyunk Square leader was thrilled to disclose that, with this auction, they’ve made a new connection in a neighborhood sponsor – Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Ave.

“I’m excited about building that relationship,” she said.

For one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, the team behind the event hopes to raise as much as $5,000 for neighborhood improvement efforts. Zenzola says they try to go bigger and get better every year with this event but also with community partnerships.

“Each year we make some improvements or build upon [our events] and one of the biggest things that we’re try-ing to do in the last few years, on the board and in the community, is outreach. [We’re] building as many com-munity partners as we can,” she said. “We want [Passyunk Square to be] the best neighborhood in the city.”

Food partners for the event include El Zarape, 1304 S. Ninth St.; ACME Market, 1400 E. Passyunk Ave.; Bitar, 947 Federal St.; the Vegan Commissary, 1703 S. 11th St.; Paradiso, 1627 E. Passyunk Ave.; Termini Broth-ers, 1523 S. Eighth St.; and Iannellis Bakery, 1155 E. Passyunk Ave. Beer is being provided by Yards Brew-ery, and wine’s being provided by Stogie Joe’s, 1801 E. Passyunk Ave. Live music will come courtesy of Ron Bauman from Connie’s Ric Rac, 1132 S. Ninth St.

“Our hopes are having a packed house with great food, drinks, live music and most importantly, lots of art sales,” Scannapieco, a new resident in the area and the leader of Scout Ltd., LLC, the development company that’s bring the Bok School building, 1901 S. Ninth St., back to life, reported. “This is a critical event to supporting all the incredible work of the local civic so every dollar raised counts.”

“I’VE ALWAYS TAKEN photographs since I was 12,” Bob Moysan, half of the team behind Noord, 1046 Tasker St., said.

He and his husband, Joncarl Lachman, opened the res-taurant in May 2013.

“About 10 years ago I started to sell some of my work, and it’s built and built over the last decade,” Moysan, showing two works on Friday night, “Family of Four” and “It Begins,” said.

The couple moved to South Philly form Chicago, where they had two restaurants, but Passyunk Square’s proven exceptionally welcome.

Before the restaurant opened, before they’d even reno-vated the space and it was still an apartment, Moysan and Lachman held an informational meeting for the neigh-borhood so they could start to earn local trust.

“We wanted to do this presentation for the neighbor-hood and introduce ourselves and say ‘This is what’s happening’ – we were welcomed with open arms,” Moysan said. “Pam Zenzola was at that meeting and was able to charm some of the neighbors who were not nec-essarily thrilled with another restaurant coming into the neighborhood.”

The duo are opening a new spot, too, on the 900 block of South Ninth Street, “it’ll be a Parisian-style bistro with a North African influence,” Moysan reported.

They’re targeting a summer opening.Moysan shows his work at the restaurant, especially in

the bathroom, something he’ll do in the new place, too. “I use our restaurant bathrooms, even in Chicago, that’s

my little gallery – it’s a captive audience,” he explained. “I sell maybe two or three pieces a month out of the bath-room. It works out.”

The photographer, whose beautiful black and white portrait of snowy trees along the Lake Michigan shore will be available for purchase on Friday night, was even contributing work to the PSCA Art Auction before they had moved to Philly, shipping prints from Chicago to Passyunk Square.

“I was super-excited to get involved in the association and with this event in particular,” Moysan gushed. “We can’t imagine living anywhere else. We love it, we abso-lutely love it.”

Mural artist David Guinn, a resident of the 1100 block of Cross Street, is donating work, too. The part-time Moore College of Art and Design professor and Mural Arts Program artist grew up in Center City and has paint-ed murals for La Colombe and private clients. He’s cur-rently at work on MAP murals for the Children’s Hospi-tal of Philadelphia and at 20th and Sansom streets. The McCall Elementary, Masterman Middle School, Central High and Columbia University alum works with geomet-ric shapes.

“A number of the murals I’ve painted have a geometric style, so for the Art Auction it’s a figure rendered geo-graphically,” Guinn said.

As for Passyunk Square, where he’s lived for three years, “I love it, I really do. It’s awesome. I’m glad to [donate art] – I love the neighborhood and I like Pam and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

The money raised will go primarily towards neighbor-hood improvements. “We explain to everyone participat-ing that funds from the auction go to support improving the neighborhood,” says Scannapieco.

Zenzola said, six years ago, on her walk from her house to her niece’s, she used to see “every single sewer grate was filled. Now it’s the exception, not the rule. Trash begets trash and clean begets clean,” the clean-minded civic leader said. “One of our biggest initiatives has been trash. The neighborhood’s been promoting [cleanups] – let’s clean it up, gang.”

Last year, Zenzola wasn’t sure about restricting the art-ists showing work at the auction to South Philadelphians. But her team had to set her straight.

“‘You really don’t know, do you, Pam?’”peers asked. “Throw a stick outside of your house, and you’ll hit an

artist,” she joked. “We definitely have enough artists in the neighborhood.”

Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.

Staff Photo by B ill Chenevert

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