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southphillyreview.com Review Staff Writer I t was nearly 15 minutes before the first pitch of the 2016 Phillies season at XFINITY! Live, 1100 Pattison Ave., when the Phanatic stomped in and squared up to the giant, 32-foot television screen as if to say ‘Did I miss it?!’ He hadn’t, and he was welcomed with a wave of applause by the fans who decided to take in the Cincinnati Reds’ hosting of the Phils’ first loss of the season. Marking an official partnership be- tween the Philadelphia Phillies and the XFINITY!, a free watch party took place on Monday to welcome in the season and celebrate baseball days’ re- turn. Notable Phillies alums were on hand to spread cheer and check in with the team’s Director of Public Affairs, Scott Palmer: Tommy Greene, Milt Thomp- son, and Gary Matthews. Matthews, who played for the Phils from 1981 to ’83, color-commentated from 2007 to ’13, and is more com- monly referred to as Sarge, offered commentary on the upcoming season between eagerly watching offerings thrown by starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson. “It feels good but it’s imperative for me that they get off to a good start. It’s such a young ball club,” he said, hint- ing at a clear theme that will character- ize the season: youth and growth. “You don’t have to sweep, but taking two out of three would really go a long way into having a good season and the teams that you should beat, those are the teams you’ve got to beat.” His son, Gary Matthews Jr., was a professional ballplayer, too, and earned All-Star status as a Texas Ranger in ’06. “He called me the other day to say ‘I’m just calling you for our regular tradition,’” the proud father said with PHILLIES Photo by Miles Kennedy provided by the Philadelphia Phillies New season, new Phillies XFINITY! Live celebrated the Phils’ opening day game with a watch party that signaled a new partnership and new team. Cosigning consignment, CityKids benefits South Philly Parents The South Philly Parents Resource Center is close to a physical space, and $17,000 in consignment funding is hugely helpful. 9 Wedding Guide See Page 22.
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Review Staff Writer
It was nearly 15 minutes before the fi rst pitch of the 2016 Phillies season at XFINITY! Live, 1100 Pattison Ave., when the Phanatic stomped
in and squared up to the giant, 32-foot television screen as if to say ‘Did I miss it?!’ He hadn’t, and he was welcomed with a wave of applause by the fans who decided to take in the Cincinnati
Reds’ hosting of the Phils’ fi rst loss of the season.
Marking an offi cial partnership be-tween the Philadelphia Phillies and the XFINITY!, a free watch party took place on Monday to welcome in the season and celebrate baseball days’ re-turn.
Notable Phillies alums were on hand to spread cheer and check in with the team’s Director of Public Affairs, Scott Palmer: Tommy Greene, Milt Thomp-son, and Gary Matthews.
Matthews, who played for the Phils from 1981 to ’83, color-commentated from 2007 to ’13, and is more com-monly referred to as Sarge, offered commentary on the upcoming season between eagerly watching offerings thrown by starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson.
“It feels good but it’s imperative for me that they get off to a good start. It’s such a young ball club,” he said, hint-ing at a clear theme that will character-ize the season: youth and growth. “You
don’t have to sweep, but taking two out of three would really go a long way into having a good season and the teams that you should beat, those are the teams you’ve got to beat.”
His son, Gary Matthews Jr., was a professional ballplayer, too, and earned All-Star status as a Texas Ranger in ’06.
“He called me the other day to say ‘I’m just calling you for our regular tradition,’” the proud father said with
PHILLIES
Photo by Miles Kennedy prov ided by the Ph iladelph ia Ph ill ie s
New season, new PhilliesXFINITY! Live celebrated the Phils’ opening day game with a watch party
that signaled a new partnership and new team.
Cosigning consignment,
CityKids benefi ts South Philly ParentsThe South Philly
Parents Resource Center is close to a
physical space, and $17,000 in
consignment funding is hugely
helpful.
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By Joseph Myers
Police Report: Putting the squeeze on
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Cardella: Showers
16By Tom CardellaFunny how often we think of some of the things our parents used to say on certain occasions. My mom always sang “April Showers” throughout this month, especially when it rained. I don’t know whether Mom really believed
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“I would like to see them reach the playoffs. I think
they’ll finish a little over the .500 mark. I want the pitching staff to develop because those
guys were a bit twisted last year. If they work on their
chemistry, they’ll be good in two or three years.”
Noel Rivera, Ninth and Jackson streets
“I hope we do much better than last year. Baseball is a game of strategy, so I think the older players will help them with their wisdom. I hope the young guys mature, too. ”
Catherine Brady, Fifth and Mifflin streets
“They’re the home team, so you have to support them and hope that they do their best. You have to have wish-ful thinking in these things.”
Jeff Redel, Vineland, New Jersey
Interviews by Joseph Myers Photos by Tina Garceau
To the Editor:I absolutely love living in South Philly, but I
must confess that two elements of life here RE-ALLY irk me, dealing with children who have limited respect for adults and finding tons of lit-ter everywhere. Being the father of a four-year-old boy and calling the Marconi area home, I often head to Barry Playground for large chunks of time and have lately found those aforemen-tioned nuisances are often headquartered at the space.
I really hope I do not come across as holier-than-thou, but is it really too much trouble for my fellow parents to encourage their offspring to realize that adults know far more than they do and that they need to refrain from polluting our community? I often encounter the rejection of those considerations at Barry Playground, and that really upsets me, especially consider-ing that just last month, the location won two
Readers’ Choice Awards thanks to votes from community members. My son and I went there Saturday night, and I felt compelled to capture the included image. I certainly do not put the blame for this picture on any employee, as I am not one for thinking that people can heave their trash wherever simply because a site has work-ers to tend to messes. I make parents culpable because I often witness adults in and around the playground forgetting that the ground is not their dumping area, too. And the mouths on these kids!!! I fire looks their way after hearing profanity-laced sentences, and they always walk away to head to another part of the playground where they think I will not be able to hear them. Newsflash --- I still can! How about eliminating the vulgarity altogether? Am I nourishing a pipe dream? Should I just accept that “It is what it is,” as so many South Philadelphians are prone to say? Is it wrong to ask parents to parent and
youths to fall for another four-letter word, tact?
Joseph Myers South Philly Review editor
To the Editor:South Philadelphia resident Martha Bor-
mann is working with the Philadelphia-based children’s organization Cradles to Crayons to host a spring clothing drive that will benefit Greater Philadelphia region children living in homelessness and poverty. Beginning April 26 and extending through May 9, locals can place new or slightly used children’s clothing, shoes and outerwear in the Cradles to Crayons drop box located within the Fumo Family Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 2437 S. Broad St. In 2015, Cradles to Crayons served 55,000 youth (low-income children ages birth through 12). In conjunction with the public donations, Alphabet Academy daycare and pre-school students and their families will be contributing donations to this drive; parents and guardians of students can contribute from April 26 through May 6 at school. Your donations will help pro-vide children in our area with some of the ba-sic necessities that they otherwise go without, while also being green and recycling your chil-dren’s clothing.
Martha Bormann South Philadelphia
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Newspaper As-sociation announced the victors in its Keystone Press Awards Contest, endowing the South Philly Review with three Division V honors for weekly publications printing more than 10,000 copies. Staff Writer Bill Chenevert claimed First Place in the General News category for “L&I zipped on 19146.” Editor Joseph Myers won First Place Feature Beat Reporting kudos for “Wrap ses-sions,” “Dental plans,” “Sylvan learning,” and “Eve of conduction” and Honorable Mention Sports Event Coverage praise for “Multi-bask-ing.”
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Students have been hard at work all year, and it’s time for some well-deserved recognition.
Before the words “summer vacation” start echo-ing through hallways, the South Philly Review and the Young Chances Foundation are looking to recognize the Rising Stars —some of the top performers in grades K through 12. Principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and community members – it’s your job to make sure your worthy candidates make the nomination list.
Nominees must be from South Philadelphia or attend a school in the 19145, 19146, 19147 or 19148 zip codes. Being a straight-A student or valedictorian is a strong point, but not the only criteria we will consider.
Maybe your student has made a dramatic academic turnaround since the first semester or overcome a personal hardship.
We also want to hear about the talented in-dividuals who excel in the classroom as well as numerous extracurricular activities. It can be any-thing from athletics to school clubs to volunteer work.
Nominations can come through e-mails to [email protected], hand-written submissions addressed to South Philly Review, 2448 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, or faxes to 215-336-1112. Visit southphillyreview.com/newsbriefs to view the nomination form.
The submission deadline is noon May 5th, with the winners appearing in our special June 2nd is-sue.
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he complainant relayed to authorities at 11:50 p.m. March 30 that he had become a robbery victim on the 2000 block of South Colorado Street. He stated that as he was
walking westbound on Snyder Avenue, a black female who had been standing on the corner started to walk northbound on Colorado Street, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. When he reached Colorado Street, he heard someone yell “Yo” and saw a black male pointing a black gun at him.
The unknown fi gure told his prey to walk toward him, with the aggressor placing the gun on his chest and instructing him to shut up, threatening to squeeze the trigger if he moved. The gun wielder went through his pockets, removing his Samsung Galaxy 4 phone and $70 and passing them to the aforementioned woman. They ordered him to walk northbound on Colorado Street as they hopped into a newer model Ford Taurus, bur-gundy or maroon and bearing a PA tag, that another male operated. He described the male thief as being in his late 20s or early 30s and 6 foot; having a stocky build; and wearing a gray Adidas hoodie, blue jeans, and tan Timberland boots; and the female as being in her early 20s and 5-foot-7; having a stocky build and a shaved head with sideburns coming to a point; and wearing a black North Face Down jacket and all black clothing.
Call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Authorities arrested a woman for supposedly spraying another female with pepper spray in Girard Estate.
At approximately 4:10 p.m. Friday, the com-plainant was driving eastbound on the 2000 block of Oregon Avenue and looked to make a turn onto 20th Street. She relayed that as she was turning, she saw someone giving her obscene hand gestures as the latter fi gure crossed the street, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The motor-ist pulled over to Rita’s Water Ice at 20th Street and Oregon Avenue and stated that upon her exit from her vehicle, the pedestrian screamed obscenities as she approached her, telling law enforcement offi cials the woman was irate be-cause she felt the complainant had tried to hit her with the car.
She said she and the unknown woman be-gan to argue, with the offender, minus any provocation, pulling out a canister of pepper spray from her bag and discharging it at the complainant, striking her face and arm. Once police arrived, the victim gave a positive iden-
tifi cation of Christina Romeo, whom they ar-rested. They also recovered a can of pepper spray and charged the 33-year-old resident of the 2100 block of South Garnet Street with possession of an instrument of crime, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. She received a release on her own re-cognizance and awaits a May 2 status hearing.
A male executed a plot to rob a man to whom he had promised to sell a bicycle.
The complainant stated that at approximate-ly 2:30 p.m. Saturday, he met with the offender, from whom he had agreed, through offerup-now.com, to buy a Mongoose BMX bike for $30 at 10th and Chestnut streets. The offender said the item was in storage and that he would need the presumed purchaser’s help in remov-ing it. The victim accompanied him in a silver, small body SUV to an alley on the 1900 block of Shunk Street, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said, and when the motorist pulled in front of the unit, he inquired about the presence of the funds.
Hearing a positive response, the driver pulled out a red pocket knife and demanded the cash, with the complainant parting with it and leav-ing the ride per the aggressor’s instructions. The driver then sped off westbound then northbound on 20th Street. Sadly, though, as of press time, authorities could not provide a detailed description of the thief, stating only that he is a 20-year-old white male.
Call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Police are hoping the associ-ated image can help them to cap-ture a man who robbed a female in Queen Village.
The complainant was walking north on the 700 block of South
Fourth Street at 6:42 a.m. March 15 when an unknown Hispanic male approached her from behind, placed his hands over her eyes, and grabbed her bag. She turned around, leading him to say he had no intention to shoot her. She began to scream, though, and he said he would renege and shoot if she did not stop. The thief made off with her bag, which contained a Mac Book Pro laptop computer with the serial #C1MMCW-LODTY3, credit cards, a wallet, identifi cation, and $10, and fl ed in an unknown direction.
Call South Detectives Division Det. Richard-son at 215-686-3013 with DC#16-03-013804, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms. SPR
Contact Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/police-report.
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Degree of simplicity
Review Ed itor
eing a bit of a nerd, I became interested in the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon par-lour game a few years ago, fi nding it fascinating to connect performers with
the Philadelphia-born character actor. Realiz-ing that I have had the pleasure to write about some of South Philly’s most prominent na-tives, I wondered how I could connect contem-porary people and events with 10 local fi gures and came up with this list, with the bold-faced type representing the occurrence or person who will establish the tie with the products of our turf.
10) “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens”: The blockbuster fi lm that resumed the Star Wars saga came out on DVD on Tues-day. For the fi fth installment in the series, “The Empire Strikes Back,” George Lucas enlisted South Philly’s own Irvin Kershner to direct. That work and other movies helped to make Mr. Kershner a valued contributor to the in-dustry, and I wrote an In Memoriam for this publication when he lost his battle with lung cancer in November 2010.
9) Karl-Anthony Towns Jr.: When this tow-ering fi gure likely claims the Rookie of the Year trophy for his feats with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the hardware will bear the name of Eddie Gottlieb, the esteemed basket-ball guru and South Philly son who helped to implement many of the components of the Na-tional Basketball Association. In May 2014, I wrote a story dealing with the placement of a Gottlieb-lauding historical marker outside of South Philadelphia High School.
8) Proud Camden Gallery: Last month, the Proud Camden gallery in London opened an exhibit from photojournalist Michael Gaffney, a former personal image capturer for heavy-weight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Many of the shots show the icon training in the Miami-situated Fifth Street Gym under the direction of South Philly product Ange-lo Dundee. When he passed Feb. 1, 2012, I penned a tribute to him for this paper.
7) “My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends”: On May 6, the National Museum of African American Music will host “My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends” in Nashville and will honor music producer and songwriter Kenny Gamble. The South Philly standout granted me an interview in February 2011 in conjunction with the receipt
of a $500,000 Prom ise Neigh bor hoods Ini ti at-ive grant for his Universal Companies. I also wrote about him for our May 2013 Throwback issue.
6) The Portsmouth Invitational Tourna-ment: When the top NCAA senior basketball players head to Portsmouth, Virginia April 13 for this showcase/pre-draft tournament, they will be following in the fl eet footsteps of Earl “The Pearl” Monroe,” who hoisted jumpers in South Philly before taking his talent to the NBA. I interviewed the sharpshooter in June 2012 as he promoted healthy eating through Mer ck & Co. Inc.’s Diabetes Restaurant Month outreach.
5) Lancaster Barnstormers: Come April 28, fans of the Lancaster Barnstormers will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing the Twist and will enlist none other than Queen Village prod-uct Chubby Checker to encourage them. The Grammy Award winner became a subject of mine in March 2012, as he returned to Settle-ment Music School, where he received tute-lage as a boy, to help to endow personnel with a $250,000 grant.
4) Janesville Performing Arts Center: Last Thursday, the Wisconsin-situated Janesville Performing Arts Center Board tapped Na-than Burkart as its next executive director. In conjunction with his hire, Burkart will attend May 7’s gala, with West Passyunk’s Frankie Avalon, whom I interviewed in May 2012 as he peddled Avallone Tomatoes at ShopRite, set to perform.
3) Unmasked series: New York City’s Village Underground will tape a segment with come-dian Jim Norton on April 19 as part of the Un-masked series. Numerous funny bone ticklers have appeared in interview segments, includ-ing South Philly’s own David Brenner, with whom I conducted a December 2013 phone interview surrounding his promotion of young comedians through the Val ley Forge Casino Re sort-situ ated Com edy Stars of To mor row spec tac u lar.
2) College Basketball Hall of Fame: Kansas City, Missouri’s Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland will host Nov. 18’s induction ceremony for the newest College Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. LaSalle University great and South Philly native Lionel Simmons will be among the enshrined fi gures, with yours truly happy to say I interviewed him in Dec. 2014 when South Philly High School retired his jersey.
1) Change is Possible Program: On March 9, the Upper Darby Police Department launched the Change is Possible program to connect those battling substance abuse with Gauden-zia Inc. Superintendent Michael Chitwood, a South Philly-reared law upholder whom I pro-fi led in Dec. 2014 as he completed his 50th year on the force, lauded the campaign as of-fering “a safe haven” for troubled individuals. SPR
Contact Editor Joseph Myers at [email protected] or ext. 124. Comment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.
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phenomenon has been organically growing in South Philly since the fall of 2014, the CityKids consignment sale at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School,
1736 S. 10th St., and the ’16 spring sale is coming April 16-17. Consigners get checks when they sell well, but the main benefi cia-ry is a 501(c)3 named South Philly Parents Resource Center (SPPRC), which has been gaining momentum for closer to 10 years.
According to a statement, “CityKids is the largest non-profi t consignment sale in the area, the only consignment sale in the city, and 100 percent volunteer run.” And Gener-ation 3 Electric, 1257 S. 26th St., co-owner Debbie Lutz would know – she’s been doing her research.
“I learned, I studied. This is serious busi-ness,” she said, and found large sales called Cozy Tots in Bryn Mawr and Little Angels in the Northeast.
She came to SPPRC the most common and popular way – their popular Kids South of Washington (KSOW) Google group, which connects parents to resources of all kinds but regularly serves as a digital space where moms and dads can sell and buy gently-used goods, gear, toys, and clothes.
In their fi rst effort, they brought 50 con-signors to the Neumann-Goretti cafeteria, attracting more than 270 shoppers. The next year, they had nearly 100 consignors and 640 shoppers. This spring’s sale is expected to be the biggest and best yet.
“I was pregnant about four years ago, and I was a new mom in the neighborhood. I didn’t know a lot of other moms,” Lutz said. “I found out there was a group behind this listserv – nothing exists by magic.”
She met Rachel Howe, the then-president and one of the founders of the earliest form of what would become SPPRC. Howe said she and some new moms originally met with their tiny babies at Benna’s Café, 1236 S. Eighth St., but “the babies got too big to hold in our laps.” When it was that small, a prompt like “I’m going to be at the park at 2 p.m. – come and meet me!” worked well, she recalled. Or a little class on song and everyone brings a song. Suddenly, there
were hundreds on the list, and she couldn’t exactly say “‘Hey everyone, come over at noon and we’ll make cookies together’, but it also felt like we had so much energy there. Can we harness it and create a little more?” she wondered.
Back in August ’12, SPR featured SPPRC in its pages as the group started to grow. Now, it seems, Howe has gracefully and willingly handed over the steering of its next chapter to Lutz, the new president, who’s helping the organization fi nd a physical space to facilitate programming and meet-ups (South Philly row homes are not ideal for 10+ moms and their babies).
“I’m really grateful they’ve been able to take it over,” Howe, a feminist teacher of writing who works at Temple and Rowan universities, said. “They’re going to profes-sionalize it and do more outreach – my job was to get it off the ground.”
The sales help, and Lutz takes running them seriously because she wants them to be exciting moments that South Philadelphians look forward to regularly.
“We want to run it as an enjoyable busi-ness so people want to consign and shop. If it’s run well and it’s providing a service, people will want to come back,” Lutz rea-soned. “We fi nished at the end of last year,
between the four sales, at around $17,000.”
WHEN LUTZ BEGAN to commit seriously to growing and formalizing SPPRC, she said there were three goals.
“Number one was update our web presence and incorporate the KSOW Google group better into the website. Membership in the online community will always be free, you just need to be a parent in the four [South Philly] zip codes,” she explained. “The second thing we wanted to do was secure a permanent space” and, she says, they’re very close but not close enough to divulge an address or opening date (“we’re walk-ing through the process of getting a zoning variance for the location”). Lastly, “we’re looking to transform the group into a more membership-based group with a more stable offering of programs.”
Programming, naturally, takes many forms: breastfeeding groups, new mom groups, work-life balance sessions, bilingual play dates, babywearing workshops, nutrition classes, the list goes on. Furthermore, a slew of interested parties is interested in invigo-rating the space but is waiting until SPPRC has it all wrapped up. “Please let me know when you have keys” is a common response, Lutz said.
As for consigning, she said there are phi-losophies and rich ones behind it.
“In a small South Philly home, you fi nd yourself being buried alive by children’s stuff and you want to effi ciently pass it on and it’s very green,” she reminded.
She bought for closer to $200 a second-hand stroller that retails for $900. And for lower-income families, they’re used to hav-ing no choice with hand-me-downs, and Cit-yKids lets them have choices.
“It’s just nice to be able to come and pick out what they want, and they have a choice and they can afford the choice,” she said. “Donations are lovely but it can be hard if it’s not something you want or need.”
Nuemann-Goretti’s director of operations and alumni relations, John Murawski Jr. (class of 1996), is fully supportive of CityKids.
“I think what Deb and her team have done is wonderful for the community, and we here at Nuemann-Goretti are in the center of the community,” the Pennsport resident said. “Hosting CityKids is our way of welcoming the young families of our community into the Neumann-Goretti family.”
Howe said SPPRC can do much more than offer goods and services.
“It cuts down on the isolation. Some peo-ple are on their own, and you can show up and be a mess. And it feels good to offer someone advice about the one thing you’ve fi gured out,” she said, noting that with some “very successful professionals, suddenly nothing you do is successful.”
More importantly, some families have nearby relatives, family members on the same block or built-in support networks. With many families fl ocking to South Philly, SPPRC can keep and anchor them to a com-munity they fi nd and build as parents.
“There are a lot of people who are choos-ing to live in our neighborhoods, it’s a social choice,” Howe said. “So many families tend to leave at school age and if we bond them with a deeper root, you’re connected to a community.” SPR
Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Comment at south-phillyreview.com/news/features.
The South Philly Parents Resource Center is close to a physical space, and $17,000 in consignment funding is hugely helpful
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a smile. “You have butterfl ies at this time ev-ery year. But when you lose 99 games [as the Phils did last year], you have nowhere to go but up.”
He echoed the excitement of early April and the beginning of baseball’s simple ap-peals: good weather, good times, and good games.
Matthews kept it honest with his expecta-tions for the year.
“I defi nitely want to see [Maikel] Franco have a good year. I would love to see Carlos Ruiz come back and have a really good year. And Ryan Howard, I’d like for Ryan to have a good year; he’s done a lot for the organiza-tion when they were winners,” he explained. “No one likes to be on the bottom of the pack, so to speak, and not being able to play the way they you should, it becomes embar-rassing. The other thing is Phillies fans are great, but they have no sympathy for profes-sional athletes that don’t perform well.”
At the Great American Ball Park, with 43,683 fans in attendance, the Phils collected their fi rst “L” with a brutal eighth inning, los-ing a 2-1 lead they’d held since the second inning.
Does Matthews think that Phillies fans can take aim at new management leading this young club?
“It’s not on the coaches. It’s the guys that are playing, those are the guys [to be held accountable],” he said, when asked about new General Manager Matt Klentak and new Manager Pete Mackanin. “Coach ain’t takin the bat up there, he’s not on the mound pitching. Like I told the minor leaguers when I addressed them, the only thing better than hits is more hits.”
“The Phillies go all out to try to reel the fans in for the excitement,” Joann Milorey, a Pack-
er Park resident who’s been working for the Phillies for 17 years in accounts payable and cost management, said. “It’s an exciting year because it’s all new players, and we’re hope-ful for a good future and good years to come with our new team,” she said, affi rming that the Phillies organization is like “a big family.”
This opening day party marks a new part-nership, and Anthony Dagrosa, the director of marketing for XFINITY! Live, said “it just made sense” and that they have aligned goals – cre-ating great experiences and satisfying fans. “Today’s really the kickoff to the season and our partnership – this is a big event, we’re starting the Phillies season, starting spring – let’s get going.” He said it “says a lot about the town” that nearly 1,000 fans fi led through on a Monday afternoon.
They’re championing the cooking of Top Chef contestant Jason Chichonski, at 1100 Social, which opened last fall, with Mexican and Asian fusion small plates. But there’s also several other pubs and bars for hanging af-ter games. They’re incentivizing with happy hours immediately following the last out for an hour of half-price appetizers and $3 select drafts. They’re also introducing post-game parties at 1100 Social with a model similar to the watch party: ticket giveaways, famous Phillies, and signed memorabilia. The next one falls on April 17, a Sunday afternoon game against the Washington Naitonals.
Mike Harris, the Phillies’ director of market-ing, spoke of the home games like “putting on 81 Broadway shows a year but it’s differ-ent every time.” This week, though, he’s well aware that Phillies fans are hungry for good news with some wins. But “there’s something very invigorating and energizing about the start of the baseball season.”
Young guys, he said, “will be key building blocks”: 24-year-old centerfi elder Obudel Herrera; 23-year-old third baseman Franco; 22-year-old pitcher Aaron Nola; and 25-year-old pitcher, Jerad Eickhoff.
Franco answered a few questions for SPR,
like how pumped is he to be on board? “I am very excited for the season and to be
playing games in front of the fans in Philly again. As a team, we had a strong spring and we know we can play with the same energy during the season. There is a lot of excite-ment in the clubhouse,” he said. How about new management? “It has been great, every-one is on the same page with what has to be done. The players, Pete, and the front offi ce are all working together to make the team better any way we can.”
Passyunk Square resident Suzanne Jancze-wski had her son with her on Monday, a boy named after legendary Phillies third base-man Michael Jack Schmidt. The three-year-old nodded and smiled when asked if he was excited for opening day. Sean, a kinder-
gartener friend of Michael’s, said his favorite Philly is Herrera “because he gave me a ball.”
Harris believes “it’s an exiting time to be a Phillies fan again, it’s going to require some patience,” but the front offi ce is very hope-ful it and the team will be “bringing another parade back to the city.” He got emotional re-counting the last pitch in October 2008, sit-ting between his wife and his father.
“It’s something I’ll never forget, that’s something that motivates us all. We want to give the next generation a glimpse of what we had [during the championship parade] on October 31, 2008.” SPR
Contact Staff Writer Bill Chenevert at [email protected] or ext. 117. Com-ment at southphillyreview.com/news/features.
Charles Santore Branch: One-on-one com-puter tutoring for seniors daily by appointment; Toddler Sign Language Storytime 10:15 a.m., and Baby Sign Language Storytime 11 a.m. April 8; STEM Gems 10 a.m., and Chess Club for kinder-garteners through 12th graders 1 to 3 p.m. April 9; English Conversation Group 1 p.m. and Yoga for All Levels 6:30 p.m. April 11; Baby Storytime 10:15 a.m., Toddler Storytime 11 a.m., and Begin-ner English as a Second Language Class 12:30 p.m. April 12; Intermediate English as a Second Lan-guage Class 12:30 p.m. April 13. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.
Fumo Branch: Wooden Block Party 10 a.m. April 7; Book Launch and Reading: Philadelphia
Poets 2016, Volume 22 6 p.m. April 11; Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. April 12; Pajama Storytime 7 p.m. April 13. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.
Parkway Central Branch: Teens Cook 3:30 p.m., LEGO Club 4 p.m., Indego Street Skills 6 p.m., and Buzz Aldrin reads from “No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon” 7:30 p.m. April 7. Cost: $7-$15; SMART Readers: Reading Stories and Making Art 4 p.m. April 8; iPad for Seniors 10:30 a.m., Baby and Toddler Storytime 11 a.m., Digital Learning Classroom 3 p.m., Minecraft Mondays 4 p.m., Free Yoga Workshop 5:30 p.m., Meatless Monday 6 p.m., and Diane McKinney-Whetstone reads from “Lazaretto” 7:30 p.m. April 11; One Book Every Young Child Storytime and Preschool Storytime with Miss Leigh 11 a.m., Teen Poetry
Slam 4 p.m., Funding Your Education: Electronic Resources for Scholarships 6 p.m., and Mary Nor-ris and Robin Black read from “Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen” and “Crash Course: Essays From Where Writing and Life Col-lide” 7:30 p.m. April 12. Cost: $7-$15; Baby and Toddler Storytime and We Won’t See Their Like Again: Philadelphians Who Should Not Be For-gotten: Earl Harrison 11 a.m., Internet Security 2 p.m., Starting a Nonprofi t: Filing the Documents: Part 2 of 3 5:30 p.m., Crepes with Michele Haines 6 p.m., PIX Open Call Artist Talk: Jackie Neale 6:30 p.m., and Arab Classical and Contemporary Music with Hanna Khoury and Hafez Kotain 7 p.m. April 13. 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322.
Thomas F. Donatucci Sr. Branch: LEAP Afterschool activities 3 p.m. Mondays through
Thursdays; Family Playgroup 10:30 a.m. April 9; Toddler Story Time: Down on the farm 10:30 a.m. April 11; Crochet and Knitting Circle 6:30 p.m. April 12; . 1935 W. Shunk St. 215-685-1755.
Whitman Branch: Literacy Enrichment Af-terschool Program 3 p.m. Mondays through Thurs-days and 1 p.m. Saturdays; English as a Second Language Class 10 a.m. and Teen Advisory Group 4 p.m. April 7; Family Storytime 11 a.m. April 9; Wee Ones Storytime and English as a Second Language Class 10 a.m., and Ready-to-Read Sto-rytime 11 a.m. April 12; Yoga for Children 5:30 p.m. and for adults 6:30 p.m. April 13. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1754. SPR
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PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM, THE WELLS FARGO CENTER, THE SOUTH STREET HEADHOUSE DISTRICT, DENISE FELICI EDDIS, THE BAINBRIDGE STREET BARREL HOUSE, AND COSACOSA ART AT LARGE
Photo 1: The American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., held its annual Waffl e Day celebration March 26. Photo 2: The University of North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team captured the NCAA Division I Tournament’s East Regional bracket March 27 at the Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. The team, much to the delight of local fans, did not capture the overall title, losing to Vil-lanova University in Monday’s Houston-situated championship game. Photo 3: The South Street Headhouse District presented another riveting Easter Promenade March 27, with the jaunt commencing at East Passyunk Avenue and South Street. Photo 4: As part of its Good Friday ob-servation, Annunciation BVM Church, 1511 S. 10th St., held a Living Stations procession March 25. Photo 5: Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin stopped at Bainbridge Street Barrel House, 625-27 Bainbridge St., Saturday for dinner. The Bella Vista location will host an Elijah Craig Whiskey Tasting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Photo 6: Com-munity members and fi gures from Cosacosa Art At Large, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Prudential Savings Bank united at the third entity’s address, 1722 S. Broad St., Saturday to create welcome art for the new CHOP-City of Philadelphia Health & Literacy Center. SPR
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17th Police District , 20th and Federal streets, holds Captain’s Townhall Meeting/Com-munity Meeting 5:30 p.m. April 12 at the Dis-trict. 215-686-3170. phillypolice.com/districts/17th.
1st Police District , 24th and Wolf streets, holds a PSA 2 Meeting 6 p.m. April 12 at Barry Playground, 2301 S. 24th St. 215-686-3010. phillypolice.com/districts/1st.
3rd Police District , 11th and Wharton streets, holds a Captain’s Townhall Meeting 6 p.m. April 11 at the District. 215-686-3030. phillypolice.com/districts/3rd.
Chew Rec Center holds its monthly meet-ing 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 7 at the Rec Center, 1800 Ellsworth St. 215-685-6596.
East Passyunk Community Rec Center (EPCRC) holds weekly Yoga with Julia Woods Thursdays 6 p.m. starting March 31 ($5 dona-tion, email [email protected] to re-serve a spot). 215-685-0008.
East Passyunk Crossing Civic Associa-tion hosts the 2016 Italian Red Gravy Cook-Off 4 to 6 p.m. April 10 at the Neumann-Goretti Cafeteria, 1736 S. 10th St. (Tickets: $10-$20, email [email protected] for entry details); and holds a Zoning Meeting 7 to 9 p.m. April 13 at the 1025 Miffl in Rec. Center, 1025 Miffl in St.
Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition holds its General Meeting 7:30 to 9 p.m. April 12 at the Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Car-penter St. 215-735-1225. [email protected]. hecphilly.org.
Point Breeze Community Develop-ment Coalition holds a Resident’s Meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 13 at 1155 S. 20th St.
Queen Village Neighbors Association,
South of South Neighborhood As-sociation holds a General Meeting 7 p.m. April 13 at C
. southofsouth.org. 215-732-8446.
Universal Audenried Charter High School , with support from several entities, hosts a Community Candidates Forum with Sen-ate, State and Congressional candidates 6 to 8 p.m. April 8 at the school, 3301 Tasker St. SPR
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s she comes to compile credits, Isabella Fehlandt yearns to own and honor every role, with an urge to express gratitude for her opportuni-ties outclassing any inclination to achieve greatness. Through April 16, the 24-year-old is intensifying her identity as a “Yes and...” performer by
playing Consuelo, the female lead in “He Who Gets Slapped,” which the Phila-delphia Artists’ Collective is giving its Philadelphia premiere.
“I’m always looking to grow, and this is a wonderful chance to do so,” the actress said from her Passyunk Square abode of the Broad Street Ministry-situated presentation. “There’s so much energy involved and so many great people channeling it.”
Fehlandt and the South Philly-heavy cast and crew are working with director and West Passyunk product Damon Bonetti to stage Walter Wykes’s adaptation of Leonid Andreyev’s 1914 tale, with the plot centering on a writer, played by Passyunk Square inhabitant Ross Beschler, who looks to move beyond his piti-ful past by becoming a clown. Like the titular character, the carnival’s other hires must muster the might to discover meaning in their daily dealings, with
an accompanying release stating the show offers “a portrait of human struggle in a material world.” Working with such tenured presences in the local theater scene, Fehlandt feels her assignment grants her not only occasions to pick their brains but also to reinforce their enjoyment of their profession’s possibilities.
“I love what PAC does, and I’m really fortunate to have this moment to show how much I appreciate being involved with such a bold proj-ect,” the thrilled thespian said of the entity that prides itself on present-ing classical plays, with the decision to stage “He Who Gets Slapped” as a slight departure but a nonetheless thoughtful move to promote a
piece that Bonetti contends brings “a ton of heart.”Consuelo fi nds herself frequently involved in the expression of
such feelings, adding vulnerability and innocence that Fehlandt deems “attractive.” The bareback rider possesses a brightness that she loves to convey, though, that gift, she noted, acts as a secondary means to reinforce the darker elements of Bes-
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Beschler’s HE. That blend of emotions also comes through thanks to intricate physical elements, with West Passyunk dweller Terry Brennan, the circus art/movement choreographer for the Phila-delphia School of Circus Arts, bolster-ing cast members’ appreciation for and mastery of techniques such as bullwhip, slapstick comedy, partner acrobatics, tumbling, hat tricks, rolling globe, jug-gling, and rola bola. The “He Who Gets Slapped” promotional material reveals PAC secured Fehlandt and her peers on account of their skills, physicality, and willingness to learn new skills, with the actress particularly pleased to pounce on the fi nal component of that trio.
“It’s all very exciting, and though I’ve had this setback, I’m still delighted to see how I can help this great story to resonate with audiences,” Fehlandt said of her participation, which became compromised March 29, the day before previews began, when she suffered a metatarsal injury. “It’s a humbling and challenging experience to be so pre-pared for something and then have to change how you’re going to execute it, but I suppose I’m truly living the life
of a circus performer in being injured. Frankly, I fi nd so much humor in it all.”
THE POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE holder has long lobbied to make creative pursuits the chief source of her passion, with dance, thanks to a solid family lineage, as her initial endeavor. The Delaware product matriculated at Wilmington’s Cab Calloway School of the Arts, with a three-year identity as a vocal major, and added acting as a calling in ear-nest when she and her family moved to Chadds Ford.
“I became curious to know what other voices, so to speak, I had to convey emo-tions and express myself,” Fehlandt said of Keystone State epiphanies. “I wanted to know what sort of fi re I had within me, and theater really ignited me.”
The Media-situated Delaware County Community College increased her in-terest, with the budding stage presence noting the location, among other ben-efi ts, helped her to see William Shake-speare in a different light, a realization that resulted in her playing Beatrice in “Much Ado About Nothing,” and to consider herself an eager student of her
eventual vocation’s past and a tireless cheerleader for its future.
“Temple was the right place for me to become even more aware,” Fehlandt said of the university’s giving her in-creased structure and a greater enthusi-asm for pondering and exploring what a Philadelphia career might yield. “I be-came really keen on trying my hardest, and if that meant messing up and fail-ing, I was ready to get up and mess up and fail again if that meant remaining true to myself.”
Having lost her father three weeks pri-or to beginning her studies at the North Philly-situated institution, the tenacious practitioner has called on admirable resolve her entire adult life, with that blessing consistently helping her to ana-lyze situations’ ability to foster growth no matter how daunting matters seem, such as her present condition in which a broken bone in her left foot has altered her physical involvement with “He Who Gets Slapped” but has not been able to sully her spirit for a second. That in-sistence on applying her principles and values to her craft had already yielded roles in “Noises Off” for Curio The-
atre Co. in University City and “Animal Farm” for Luna Theater Co., formerly 620 S. Eighth St., and she loves having a third professional engagement to emit her appreciation for the theater world’s receptivity to her verve.
“I think, especially with my back-ground, this is a great outlet for me,” Fe-hlandt, who recently became a certifi ed yoga teacher, said of having a task that, no matter her injury, reminds her of the power and possibility of her physical form. “When we were practicing, Terry would encourage me to do new stuff, and I had initial hesitation, but I got beyond it. Maybe that’s what much of life is - seeing obstacles as momentary hindrances. If you’re ready to grow and accept challenges, some things will still intimidate you, but I think it becomes easier. That’s really for me to grasp as I go looking for future work.” SPR
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unny how often we think of some of the things our parents used to say on certain occasions. My mom always sang “April Showers” throughout this month, espe-
cially when it rained. I don’t know whether Mom really believed those April showers would bring May fl owers, but she sang as if she believed it. My wife could tell you I like to sing the song in Al Jolson’s style. She is not a fan of the Cardella-Jolson version (if you’re asking who is Al Jolson, your great grandson will get revenge on you someday by asking “Who is Frank Sinatra?”). There’s been noth-ing but showers in this primary election sea-son, and I’m far from optimistic that May will drop a fl oral bouquet on the scene.
I can’t imagine the Republican Convention in Cleveland being anything but stormy. Don-ald Trump is not going to go away. He will not exit the political scene quietly if he does not win the Republican nomination for President. As an old boss once described one of my col-leagues from whom I was seeking workplace advice, Donald Trump is a “fountain of misin-formation.” I know he has an undergraduate’s degree from the Wharton School at the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania. No refl ection on that fi ne institution, but I offer you my condolenc-es. He has also mentioned numerous times he has an uncle who graduated from MIT. Trump incredibly does not understand the system by which the Republican Party selects its nomi-nee. I use the word “incredibly” because one would think if you were going to spend time and your own money (for the most part) get-ting involved in the Republican primaries, you would at least take the time to understand the system by which a nominee ends up selected. For instance, Trump doesn’t understand how he could win the vote in the Louisiana Re-publican Primary and lose the delegate count. “Isn’t this a democracy?” he rails. Actually the answer is “no” when it comes to either of our political parties’ primary system (the Democrats less so than the Republicans given their use of super delegates). Trump is su-ing to win the 10 Louisiana delegates he be-lieves were unfairly given to rival Ted Cruz. Trump is the master of nonsense lawsuits. He has threatened more lawsuits than he has ties made in China. If he loses the nomination, he will undoubtedly add another lawsuit to his collection.
For Donald Trump’s information, (I under-stand Trump gets my column delivered to his door in Mar-A-Lago), it’s all about the dele-
gates, not the popular vote. Each state decides how it will apportion delegates. Note: Trump mistakenly blames the Republican Party in-stead of the individual states for the way del-egates are won. He also thinks the number needed to win, 1,237, has been mysteriously plucked out of the air. Actually that number simply represents exactly half plus one of the number of delegates elected to the Repub-lican Convention. If Trump doesn’t win the necessary delegates prior to the convention, party rules provide for balloting until a can-didate reaches that number. Failure to reach that digit on the fi rst ballot means delegates are free to vote for whomever they wish on the second ballot, and so forth until one candidate reaches the total of 1,237 and claims the nom-ination. This is not as complicated as fi guring out why we still need NATO, but somehow Trump hasn’t fi gured it out.
The Democrats will meet here in Philadel-phia and while their convention will lack the volatility of the Republicans’, they will expe-rience some “showers” of their own. Bernie Sanders’ chances of winning the nomination over Hillary Clinton are about the same as me winning an argument with my Uncle Nunzio, which is to say, almost nil. But Bernie will not go quietly, nor should he. Sanders has not much more loyalty to the Democratic Party than Trump has for the Republicans. He be-came a Democrat by necessity last year, in order to win that party’s nomination for Presi-dent. Sanders correctly knew if he took the path of running as a third-party candidate, he was doomed to be just a spoiler. He has made the most of his opportunity, but whether his success at pushing Clinton’s agenda to the left is a net plus or minus is open to question. He will likely argue for his agenda to become part of the Democratic Party platform also. Win-ning presidential candidates normally move politically to the center in the general election because America has been essentially a center-right or center-left country at various times in its recent history. It is highly likely Sanders’ success will prevent Clinton from campaign-ing as a centrist in the general election for fear of losing Bernie’s ardent supporters. No mat-ter how one feels about Sanders’ politics, they will be of necessity at the forefront of Clin-ton’s campaign. Bernie’s emphasis has been on domestic economic policy, but if there are more terrorist attacks by November, national security may become the issue that concerns more Americans than Wall Street.
Of course with Trump raining on the Repub-lican parade, the Democrats may not need to worry about whether their candidate tilts too far left in the general election. Trump is like one of those nasty low pressure systems that won’t cast out to sea.
Uncle Nunzi counsels everyone to carry an umbrella to the polls in November. SPR
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Through April 8. Free. The Fleisher’s Center for Works on Paper, 705 Christian St. 215-922-3456 ext. 300. fleisher.org.
Through April 10. Tickets: $37-$57. The Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
Through April 10. Tickets: $15-$50. Ar-den Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. ardentheatre.org.
Through April 15. Free. Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery at the University of the Arts, 333 S. Broad St. 215-717-6480. uarts.edu.
Through April 16. Tickets: $14-$16. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. walnutstreettheatre.org.
Through April 17. Tickets: $10-$56. St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-0395. lanterntheater.org.
Through April 17. Tickets: $15-$37. InterAct The-atre Company at the Drake, 1512 Spruce St. 215-568-8079. interactthe-atre.org.
Through April 23. Icebox Project Space, 1400 N. American St. actionisprimary.com.
Through April 24. Tickets: $27-$79. People’s Light & Theatre, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. 610-644-3500. peopleslight.org.
Through April 24. Tickets: $5-$50. The Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave. 215-987-4450. quintessencetheatre.org.
Through April 30. Free. The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, 1400 N. American St. 215-232-5678. philaphotoarts.org.
Through May 1. Tickets: $20-$85. Walnut Street Theatre Mainstage, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. wal-nutstreettheatre.org.
Through May 9. Tickets: Free-$25. The Barnes Foundaiton, 2025 Ben-jamin Franklin Parkway. 215-278-7000. barnesfoundation.org.
Through May 15. Tickets: Free-$10. The Rosenbach Library & Museum, 2008-2010 Delancey Pl. 215-732-1600. rosenbach.org.
Through May 15. Tickets: Free-$20. Phila-delphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-763-8100- philamuseum.org.
: Through May 15. Tickets: Free-$10. The Rosenbach Mu-seum and Library, 2008 Delancey Pl. 215-732-1600. rosenbach.org.
Through May 20. Tickets: Free-$17. Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Ave. of the Republic. 215-581-3181. pleasetouchmuseum.org.
Through May 21. Tickets: $25-$60. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi.edu.
: Through May 22. Tickets: $20-$40. Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St. 215-496-8001. phillyshakespeare.org.
Through May 29. Tickets: $45-$65. Penn’s Landing Playhouse at the Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 855-448-7469. plplayhouse.com.
Through May 30. Tickets: $3-$5 (after $13.95-$17.95 general admission). The Academy of Natu-ral Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy. 215-299-1000. ansp.org.
Through June 3. Tick-ets: $10. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000. longwoodgardens.org.
Through Jun 12. Tickets: $18-$36. The Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. ardentheatre.org.
Through Sept. 5. Tickets: $7.95-$29.95. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. fi.edu.
Through Dec. 31. Tickets: Free-$8. American Swed-ish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. american-swedish.org.
Ongoing. Tickets: Free-$15. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. penn.museum.
Ongoing. Tickets: Free-$20. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. penn.museum.
: Ongoing. Tickets: Free-$8. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. americanswedish.org.
April 7-9. Tickets: $16-$34. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215-496-9001. heliumcomedy.com.
7 p.m. April 7. Tickets: $18. The Foundry at the Fill-more Philadelphia, 1100 Canal St. 215-625-3681. lnphilly.com.
7 p.m. April 7. Tickets: $52-$269. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-3600. wellsfargocenterphilly.com.
8:30 p.m. April 7. Tickets: $25. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
9 p.m. April 7. Tickets: $13-$15. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com.
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Arts galoreThe Philadelphia International Festival of Arts (PIFA) returns for its third iteration, this time with a “We Are What We Make” theme. Boatloads of cultural offerings will descend upon the city with the Kimmel Center as an informal hub and a massive Street Fair on Broad St. closes it all out on April 23. April 8-23. Various locations and ticket prices. pifa.org.
Young lust“Sex With Strangers” tells the tale of two competetive writers trapped by a storm in a Bed & Breakfast who discover each other’s passions and yearnings, April 8-May 8. Tick-ets: $15-$62. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. 215-985-0420. philadel-phiatheatrecompany.org.
Japanese splendorThe Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival trans-ports you to the far East with almost a week of programming including artistic fl oral ar-ranging, restaurant deals, martial arts dem-onstrations, kid-friendly fun and much more, April 11-17. Tickets: $10-$20. Various loca-tions. subarucherryblossom.org.
delights cinephiles across the city with a huge list of fi lms screened through April 23. Tickets: Varies. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St. cinedelphiafi lmfestival.com.
," a playful “ten-gallon tale of a cowgirl in disguise,” roasts a men-only mentality through April 23. Tickets: $10-$25. Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio on 5, 825 Walnut St. 215-627-1088. quinceproductions.com.
kicks off with a reception April 7 (5 to 9 p.m.) and runs through Monday as a shoppable gallery experience showcasing emerging artists’ work April 7 to 11. Tickets for reception: $100-$200 (shopping April 8-11 is free). Dorrance Hamilton Hall, 320 S. Broad St. 215-717-6140. artunleashed.uarts.edu.
is the 22nd annual presentation of a massive array of furniture and furnishings across styles and eras April 8-10. Tickets: $8-$75. The 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St. 215-564-1488. philadelphiafurnitureshow.com.
is the much-needed citywide effort to clean up our parks and neighborhoods and volunteers are always needed 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9. Various locations. 215-430-0555. philadelphiastreets.com.
brings stellar Pennsylvania Bal-let talent out for a beloved annual show benefi tting MANNA, 8 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $25-$100. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. 215-496-2662. mannapa.org.
makes food truck-lovers’ dreams come true with a perfect day for strolling and snacking,11 a.m. April 10. Free. Main Street, Manayunk. 215-482-9565. manayunk.com.
celebrates young designers and fashion with the Methodist Hospital foundation, noon to 3 p.m. April 10. Tickets: $125. The Crystal Tea Room at the Wanamaker Building, 1300 Market St. 215-952-9006. methhospfdn.org.
sees Harper reconnecting with the Innocent Criminals after a 7-year hiatus, 8 p.m. April 10. Tickets: $50. The Fillmore Philadelphia, 1100 Canal St. 215-625-3681. lnphilly.com.
kicks off the young Phils’ quest for wins, 3:05 p.m. April 11 (7:05 p.m. April 12 and 13). Tick-ets: $10-$100. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. 215-463-1000. phillies.com/tickets.
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6 to 10 p.m. April 8. Tickets: $50-$55. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. 215-735-8818. bgcphila.org.
7 p.m. April 8. Free (RSVP encouraged). FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com.
7 p.m. April 8. Tickets: $18-$204. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. comcasttix.com.
8 p.m. April 8. Tickets: $35-$60. The Rrazz Room at the Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
8 p.m. April 8. Tickets: $35-$75. The Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
8 p.m. April 8. Tickets: $35. The Fillmore Philadelphia, 1100 Canal St. 215-625-3681. lnphilly.com.
8:30 p.m. April 8. Tickets: $10. District N9ne, 461 N. Ninth St. 215-769-2780. districtn9ne.com.
9 p.m. April 8. Tickets: $15. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frank-ford Ave. 215-739-9684. johnnybrendas.com.
8 a.m. April 9. Free. Philadelphia Mu-seum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy. hungerco-alition.org.
3 p.m. April 9. Tick-ets: $52-$269. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-3600. wellsfargocenterphilly.com.
6 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $70-$90. Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-263-1045. radio104.5.com.
6:30 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $175. African American Muse-um of Philadelphia, 701 Arch St. 215-574-0380. aampmuseum.org.
6:30 p.m. April 9-9 a.m. April 10. Tickets: $165-$190. The Academy of Natural Sci-ences, 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy. 215-299-1000. ansp.org.
7 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $15. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
7 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $49-$99. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
7 to 11 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $25. St. Edmond Church Hall, 2130 S. 21st St. For more info call: 215-334-3755.
8 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $25-$55. The Zellerbach Theatre at the Annen-berg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St. 3680 Walnut St. 215-898-3900. annenberg-
center.org.
8 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $34-$49. The Rrazz Room at the Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
8 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $70-$125.50. The Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
8 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $10-$20. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1318. fringearts.com.
8:30 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $15. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. 267-639-4528. bootandsaddle-philly.com.
8 a.m. April 10. Registration: $96-$135. Philadel-phia Museum of Art and Eakins Oval, 2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy. cgiracing.com/theloverun.
11 a.m. April 10. Free. The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, 1906 Ritten-house Sq. 215-735-3456. phillyethics.org.
7 p.m. April 10. Tickets: $42-$62. The Rrazz Room at the Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-422-4580. princetheater.org.
7:30 p.m. April 10. Tickets: $25. World Cafe Live, 3025
Walnut St. 215-726-1106. worldcafelive.com.
8 p.m. April 10. Tick-ets: $12. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
7 p.m. April 11. Tickets: $15-$150. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-3600. phila-delphiasoul.com.
8 p.m. April 11. Tickets: $29.50. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. 215-922-1011. lnphilly.com.
8:30 p.m. April 11. Tickets: $25. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215-232-2100. utphilly.com.
8:30 p.m. April 11. Tickets: $8-$10. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-726-1106. worldcafelive.com.
8 p.m. April 12. Tickets: $18. Under-ground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. underground-arts.org.
8 p.m. April 13. Free. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St. 267-324-3348. ticketfly.com/venue/3787-ortliebs.
8 p.m. April 13. Tickets: $29.50-$49.50. The Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. keswicktheatre.com.
8:30 p.m. April 13. Tickets: $18-$20.
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urg’s Lounge held down the corner of 21st and Federal streets for 34 years. For the past six months, Burg’s old spot has been occupied by Buckminster’s, Philly’s
fi rst self-proclaimed “neo-bistro” and the fi fth restaurant in Michael and Jeniphur Pasquarel-lo’s 13th Street Kitchens line-up. (The other suspects include Kensington Quarters, Bufad, Cafe Lift, and Prohibition Taproom). The Euro-pean concept of the “neo-bistro” describes more experimental - and more affordable- restaurants in the bistro style. Buckminster’s fi ts the bill. It’s casual, it’s affordable (relative to Center City restaurants, not the corner stores surround-ing it, of course), and the ever-changing menu begins with food that’s available locally.
The “experimental” aspect of the neo-bistro must give Chef Rob Marzinsky, formerly of Fitler Dining Room, license to serve whatever dishes he pleases. His offerings are all across the map: Honey bologna and Welsh rarebit. Perogies and sweet potato curry. Oysters and spelt gnocchi. (The brunch menu, however, seems to have a little more cohesion.)
Though it’s unpredictable, Marzinsky has de-signed a menu that makes sense at the bar and at the table. It’s one-page long, and the plates are small. In fact, after a few visits with friends, I was able to try half of the menu.
The fried parsnips ($8) were stand-out favor-ites. These crispy earth-gems were topped with sorrel and salt and served alongside a tangy buttermilk cream spiked with horseradish. I was surprised at how much I liked the chicken liver mousse ($6). The dish was decadent - the mousse billowing on top of dense, sweet hub-bard squash bread. Crumbled bacon hidden beneath the mousse gave each bite a hint of smoke. The buttermilk-brined crispy chicken ($12) was delicious, though I could have used a lighter touch with the hot sauce, which almost overwhelmed the dish.
The rich Massaman Sweet Potato Curry ($15) was complex and spicy. The crispy pickled pear on top was a pleasant contrast to the sweet po-tato and the bright cilantro that completed the dish.
Buckminster’s happy hour is probably the best value in the Breeze at the moment. Se-lected (and there are ample selected) beers and wines are $3 and $5, respectively, between the hours of 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays. I’ve heard of a bonus happy hour for the late-night set from 11 p.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday.
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hen Jason Evenchik approached Executive Chef Michael Thomas about a plan to craft a new identity for the dining space at 800 Fitzwater St., then the home of Growlers,
the latter fi gure, fi ve years removed from profes-sional preparations of Mexican food, sided with his overseer’s suggestion to give Bella Vista inhabit-ants and visitors some south-of-the-border delights. Nearly six months into his stint at La Casa de tu Ma-dre, Thomas is enjoying a culinary application of the “just like riding a bike” idiom, pleasing patrons with a menu consisting solely of tacos and appetizers.
“There’s nothing that I really like more than just making really good stuff, and that’s the whole point of my being here,” the 39-year-old said from the 60-seat haunt. “We love that we have a consistent stream of diners and want to become familiar to many more folks.”
The West Philly inhabitant and New York City native had initially believed he would engender pleasure through images, as he gravitated toward photography in early adulthood. When a customer commended his bagel sandwich-making abilities in 1998, Thomas knew he needed to explore the excit-ing possibilities within the fi eld and has used his fi n-gers to craft many well-received meals and to type highly respected locations such as Bar Ferdinand, Kraftwork, and Honey’s Sit ’N Eat, 2101 South St., on his resumé.
“This world hits so many needs for me,” he con-fessed, noting enjoying instant gratifi cation, execut-ing creative impulses, and forging team unity as his chief urges. “Especially in this environment, I feed off the vibe and the atmosphere to give everyone what I hope are enjoyable options.”
Enamored with the task of making a personal mark through each plate, Thomas, who also consid-ers himself fortunate to have so many talented peers, whom he quipped have welcomed him into their “secret society,” makes obvious his passion for pre-paring savory provisions through the site’s Flautas de papa. Easily La Casa de tu Madre’s most popular item, with 500 orders a month, the vegetarian se-lection can count its preparer as one of its biggest fans, as he regularly consumes the goodie. Due to its acclaim among guests, one could easily say it has found its place among “the really good stuff” that Thomas loves to occupy himself with making.
“This is my third Mexican spot as a chef, and it’s really rewarding being here,” he said. “We’re still
relatively new, too, so I’m looking forward to the rest of the spring and the summer.”
INGREDIENTS FOR FLAUTAS FILLING:
INGREDIENTS FOR SALSA VERDE:
INGREDIENTS FOR LIME CREMA:
DIRECTIONS FOR ALL COMPONENTS:For the fi lling, cube the potatoes, and boil until
soft. Mash, and mix with the remaining fi lling in-gredients.
Rough chop all of the salsa verde elements, com-bine in a blender, and purée.
Unite all of the lime crema ingredients. La Casa de tu Madre uses corn tortillas that it warms and rolls with a decent amount of the mash fi lling. The location then fries them, pours the salsa verde on top of them, and fi nishes with a drizzle of the lime crema. SPR
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La Casa de tu MadreOwner: Jason Evenchik Opened: Oct. 18, 2015
800 Fitzwater St. 267-519-3242
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La Casa de tu Madre’s Flautas de papa
Photo by Tina Garceau
mint, and frothy egg white and is served in a coupe glass with an amarena cherry waiting like a prize at the bottom.
The draft list rotates often, and always fea-tures at least a couple more obscure, inter-esting offerings — Weyerbacher’s Sunday Morning Stout ($8), for example, was recently included.
A few wines are on draft as well, and they’re poured into bottles prior to one’s glass to bring the wine up to the proper temperature. I loved the Nebbilo/Barbera/Dolcetto blend - an ex-perimental combination for an experimental restaurant ($8.5). Unfortunately, not as much thought was paid to the temperature of wines being poured from the bottle; the Heritage Vineyard Rose ($8) was served ice cold.
If you go at 5 p.m. for happy hour, the vibe may feel stiff and self-conscious. By 7, the place is bustling. If at fi rst you feel this place is trying just a little too hard, give it a chance.
Yes, the menu lacks cohesion, but not thoughtfulness. I get the distinct impression that Marzinsky is enjoying himself down there (the kitchen’s in the basement). The music relaxes the vibe, too. On recent visits, I have heard both R. Kelly and Kris Kross, so they can’t be taking themselves too seriously. In fact, on one recent Friday evening, with a thunderstorm pounding outside, the manager spontaneously distributed champagne to all the guests, clinked his glass, and toasted the weekend.
Buckminster’s is a pretty young thing. It may still be coming into its own, but its future is bright.
Three tips of the toque to Buckminster’s. SPR
Buckminster’s
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DARIES (March 21 to April 20): Review fi -nancial records to see that all is in order. Keep
possessions under lock and key. Upgrade passwords, and secure personal information. The last thing you need is to become a victim of identity theft. An ounce of precaution can save you lots of money, time and future aggravation. Lucky number: 382.
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end, head to distant or unfamiliar places. Travel is a good outlet for your energy. If you can’t get away, woodwork, baking bread, pottery or other creative pursuits are worth exploring. A creative type like you needs inspiration. Lucky number: 921.
GGEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Dark clouds hover over your fi nancial area. It might seem
as if thieves are thick on the ground, so monitor your wallet. Just as undesirable is the danger of extrava-gance. Say “no” if you can’t afford to help a relative who has been careless with cash. Lucky number: 134.
HCANCER (June 21 to July 22): A desire for something new will grip you, and you
will look for some form of creative outlet. If you’re working, the chances are that none will exist, so get through this time as best as you can. At home, wait-ing on your loved one is a good channel for restless energy. Lucky number: 406.
aLEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): People you need to talk aren’t available. Transport delays stop
you from reaching desired places in good time. Argu-mentative people prevent you from proceeding with your aims. You wonder why you bother, but basically it’s because you care. Your conscience wouldn’t allow you to shirk responsibilities. Lucky number: 672.
sVIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Moments of idleness will follow long stretches of action
and activity. A social gathering promises to be enjoy-able until someone turns up unexpectedly. After a few ups and downs, the good news is there will be more of the former than the latter. Lucky number: 517.
dLIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): An arrogant colleague is getting under your skin. It would
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fSCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): You’re plagued by doubts about your abilities and
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gSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): You wish to avoid anything too challenging. Just
the thought of trying again after a recent disappoint-ment is draining. All you want is to take it easy. That’s why you will be turning down a friend’s invitation to join in an upcoming sporting event. Lucky number: 354.
hCAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): You’re worried about money. If you’re fl at broke,
leave your check book and credit cards at home to avoid temptation. An older relative is good company
and will have sensible advice to offer. If you’re un-employed, improving your technical skills could in-crease your chances of fi nding a good position. Lucky number:235.
AAQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Life has been uneventful and you’re starting to feel
restless. You could always book a vacation. Activities that let you spread your wings will be extremely re-warding. Consider inviting a special friend along for the ride. Time spent with a loved one is also a good outlet for restless energy. Lucky number: 323.
SPISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): If explor-ing new fi nancial territory feels risky, trust
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MINDING ONE’S P’S AND Q’SACROSS 1. Egg-sized fruit 5. Dickens’ trainer
marks 23. Hotheadedness 24. Pass on 25. Bury 26. Controls 28. Not backwards? 29. “__ Maria” 31. Pupil’s writing
assignment 34. Bumped into 35. Small bills 36. Slushy stuff 39. EMT’s technique 40. Cathedral part 41. Game birds 48. Jargon 49. Come into view 50. Nimble 54. Dismantle 55. Sea creatures 58. Part of a royal
fl ush 60. A-fl at and
F-sharp 61. Mayo Bros., e.g. 62. __ pro nobis 63. Quechua
speaker 65. Confronts
boldly 67. Item swallowed 70. Like a Brink’s
truck
72. Talk about 75. Certain NCOs 77. Latin I verb 78. Excessively 81. Infer from data 82. Breadwinners,
traditionally 84. Font style 86. List to choose
from 87. Sulked 88. Hillbilly 90. “Our Father”
opener 91. Money 97. Word used by
one lacking confi dence
100. Show __ 101. School subj. 102. Until 103. Grow gray 104. Bigwig 106. Make a
selection 107. Highways: abbr. 110. Slip back 112. Sign prohibiting
gratuities 117. German article 119. Stolen 120. Parts of the leg 125. Escapes
detection by 126. Isaac and
Howard 127. Thrill 128. Putin’s refusal 129. Sound of air
escaping 130. Bumper
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DOWN 1. Late Carpenter 2. Mean Amin 3. Building
material 4. “Crossroads of
America” 5. Help page
letters 6. Malarial fever 7. Secluded valley 8. Suffi x for balm
or bulk 9. Intl. alliance 10. White-tailed
eagle 11. Ruby, for one 12. Egg producer 13. Father 14. Rescuer 16. Silent one 18. Be miserly 19. Slaves 20. Abyss 21. Rising time, for
some 22. Vague 27. __. Jeanne
d’Arc 30. NJ’s zone 32. Health club
feature 33. Caroline’s
stepdad 35. Mexican bear 36. Drawing out a
route 37. Unfasten 38. Presidential
monogram 40. Not __; inferior 41. Jack Horner’s
fi nd 42. Female animal
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follower 45. Start of a
Brazilian city 46. Nation whose
women fi rst voted in 1999
47. Treat a boil 51. Common
contraction 52. __ up; ease 53. 19th of 26 55. Comment from
a butterfi ngers 56. Like good
potato chips 57. Sailor
59. __ Judd 64. Throwing 66. Swamp dweller,
for short 67. Take 68. Coat material 69. Emit 71. Prefi x for
function or nutrition
72. FDR or HST 73. Solemn vow 74. Nourish oneself 76. Giant 78. Pierre’s noodle 79. Nonpareil 80. “__ is not to
reason why...”
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o endeavor can completely engender an escape from the harshness of life. A lifelong lover of sports, Michael Gillespie learned in 2011 that not even
his preferred pursuits could keep him from suffering through a sad stretch, but instead of succumbing to sorrow, the Grays Ferry inhabitant has decided to use pastimes to promote future achievements through MBG Training, his South Philly-centric means to bolster athletes’ bodies and attitudes.
“We’re all chasing the same goal of be-coming better human beings,” the 30-year-old said of assisting local residents’ physical activity-infused quests. “It gives me great joy to be a part of their journeys and to con-tinue to grow myself through what I love.”
The resident of the 2900 block of Dickin-son Street has become a trusted coach and mentor over the last three years, with turns as a basketball aide at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., and a football assistant at Prep Charter High School, 1928 Point Breeze Ave., as notable examples of his excitement for helping youths. Those titles and his overseer role for MBG Train-ing find the figure striving to keep them from having to take too many of life’s crash courses.
“This existence isn’t always going to be peaches and cream,” Gillespie said, with his own odyssey including expulsion from Indiana University of Pennsylvania over a matter involving marijuana. “You have to re-main openminded, though, about being able to grow from your setbacks. You have to stay positive and active, too, because when you’re bored, you get in trouble.”
Dubbed “The Footwork Jedi,” the affable individual conducts numerous group work-outs, with an inclusive approach that fi nds practitioners of all ages welcome to sample his expertise. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, Marconi Plaza, 2700 S. Broad St., and McNichol Field, 2500 Moore St., number among his spaces for specializing in speak-ing positive messages rooted in the belief that one’s mindset could offset diffi cult di-lemmas’ infl uence. Knowing that the lack of such encouragement helped to doom many of his peers, particularly in Grays Ferry, he wants this generation’s children and future eras’ constituents to see him as a perpetual provider of nods and nudges.
“I have these workouts with kids, and I get more out of them than they do,” Gillespie said. “They’re evolving, and I am, too, and it’s awesome to have that growth happening simultaneously.”
HAILING FROM THE 2900 block of Tasker Street, the entrenched Grays Ferry fi gure at-tended St. Gabriel School, 2917 Dickinson St., and went on to call on St. John Neu-mann High School, formerly 2600 Moore St., to enhance his enjoyment of basketball and football. Claiming that he could never be “a science fair project winner,” he saw
sports as his reliable source of direction and purpose and though they gave him both, he went without someone to inspire him once the action ended.
“Yeah, when the lights went out, we re-ally had nobody to be a consistent voice for us,” Gillespie lamented. “We really needed someone to take extra time to tell us about our next moves. Without that push, some of us really suffered.”
Following his initial South Philly sojourn, he matriculated at Valley Forge Military Academy & College and West Chester Uni-versity. At 25, he experienced his epiphany
when Indiana University of Pennsylvania exacted the aforementioned punishment on him, yet he did not languish, confi ding that almost overnight, he began to form a plan for rejuvenating his dreams.
“It was tough having, essentially, to part with all I had worked for,” Gillespie said of clear proof of his not-always-peaches-and-cream assessment. “I knew I could never let myself fall prey to particular temptations that wouldn’t serve me or help me to im-prove others.”
Calling on input from trusted acquain-tances, including former Valley Forge football coach Jim Burner, he spent the end of 2011 and ’12 pondering ways to help children to reach their full potential. One could easily have given in when denied desired blessings, such as the opportunity to play collegiate ball, but Gillespie found that sports could spare him further dismay, and he has grown into a leading advocate for seeing games as great ways to wilt worry and woe.
“I want to offer assistance and get these kids to believe in themselves every day,” he said. “They have so much competition for their attention and so many voices that want them to go astray. Mine just has to be a little higher and a little sterner but with a strong amount of love behind it.”
Grateful to help local youths, particularly Neumann-Goretti’s Saints and Prep Char-ter’s Huskies, Gillespie also revels in know-ing he has helped a few fi gures to move on to college with confi dence and as he comes to know more individuals and obtains and reciprocates trust, he realizes that although one’s days will not always have peaches and cream on the menu, the options can still end up being pretty sweet.
“I love helping people to believe in them-selves,” Gillespie, who is overseeing a Go-FundMe campaign to acquire T-shirts for his charges, with leftover money going toward helping them to go for their driver’s permits and licenses, said. “We need that no mat-ter how old we are. I don’t think it should all have to come from inside. We need that push.” SPR
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A Grays Ferry resident is bringing ample positivity to training sessions geared for athletes of all ages.
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The Precision Player Development boys’ and girls’ basketball camp will occur April 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, and 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays for ages 8 to 12 at Guerin Recreation Center, 2201 S. 16th St. The same times will hold for the clinic for ages 13 to 16, which will occur May 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, and 14. Contact Stefan Thompson, 267-804-0224 or [email protected], or Eric Funaro, 215-520-6223 or [email protected].
The 10th Beast Day celebration, honoring the memory of fallen Whitman native Christopher Gedraitis, will generate money for youth athletic programs from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the McFadden’s Ballpark within Citi-zens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. Visit facebook.com/events/229688717366743/.
Biddy basketball at the Edward O’Malley Athletic As-sociation, 144 Moore St., is looking for registrants for Saturday action. The program is for children ages 3 to 7, with the $30 fee covering six games and instruction. Contact John at 215-266-4195.
Capitolo Playground, 900 Federal St., is looking for teams to join its Sunday co-ed softball league. Con-tact Donny, 215-685-1883, or Eddie, 215-817-0837.
From 2 to 6 p.m. April 24, the Edward O’Malley Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., will host a cow chip bingo event. A $20 donation enters one into the four-hour gath-ering. Visit facebook.com/events/1736048669964957/.
The Edward O’Malley Athletic Association, 144 Moore St., is accepting baseball signups for ages 8 to 10 (pitch-ing machine and live pitch) and 10 and younger and 15 and younger (live pitch) 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The association is also looking for coaches. Contact Tom, 215-913-1744.
At 6 p.m. May 18, the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadel-phia Futures will unite for the Get in the Game celebrity bowling tournament at South Bowl, 19 E. Oregon Ave., with catcher Carlos Ruiz overseeing the evening. Con-tact Jennifer Myers at 215-790-1666 ext. 433 or through [email protected].
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, 1954 Pattison Ave., offers golf classes throughout the year and camps in the summer. The golf season kick-off event will oc-cur 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9. Contact Philip Blonski, 267-231-0691 or pblonski@thefi rstteephila.org, or visit thefi rstteephiladelphia.org.
The Healthy Kids Running Series will commence at 5:30 p.m. April 10 at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, and run each Sunday through May 8, with age-appropriate events helping to encourage active lifestyles, increased self-esteem, and new friendships. Visit healthykidsrunningseries.org/race_locations/south-philly-pa/.
The South Philly Hurricanes Youth Program is looking for football and cheer coaches for the 2016 season. Contact Terry Bennett or Dave Mac at 215-439-7653, or contact any present coach.
Star guard Allen Iverson, who played for the Philadel-phia 76ers for 10 years, will join the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Sept. 9.
The Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon will occur Sunday, but tomorrow and Saturday, XFINITY Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave., will host a kickoff party and happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. on the former and a retail expo, complete with music and free beer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the latter. Visit cgiracing.com/theloverun/EVENT-INFO/WEEKEND-ACTIVITIES.
Murphy Rec Center, 300 Shunk St., is forming a 10-and-under (Participants who turned 11 on Jan. 1 are be eligible) co-ed basketball league. Registration is $40, which includes T-shirts and awards. Practice and evaluations will begin 6 p.m. March 21. Call 215-685-1874.
A modifi ed women’s softball league is forming at Smith Playground, 24th and Wolf streets, with action occurring weeknights. Contact Marie at 215-901-5269.
DVYAA is accepting registrations for his spring baseball season weeknights from 6 to 7 p.m. at Barry Playground, 1800 Johnston St. Age groups are 5 to 7, 8 to 9, and 10 to 12. Call 215-468-1265 weeknights between 6 and 7 p.m., or visit dvyaa.siplay.com.
The South Philadelphia Tennis Association oversees After Work Drill and Play classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Weccacoe Playground, Fourth and Catharine streets, and Tuesdays at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Classes are $15 for drop-in visits, $50 for six sessions, and $75 for 12 lessons. Contact Bryan Hughes, 215-528-0196 or [email protected], or visit spta.usta.com.
The Philadelphia Union will host Union Day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets, for youngsters aged 6 and older. Contact 215-685-1883.
UYA developmental and skillbuilding basketball activities for boys and girls ages 5 to 18 occur on Saturdays through April at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 744 S. 17th St. The cost is $40 for uniforms and trophies. Contact Lorraine, 267-278-9473, or [email protected]. SPR
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WHTIMAN $250,000Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on a great block in Whitman. Vestibule entry with French door leading into the wide open living room with 3 windows, Pergo type fl ooring and dining area. Large kitchen offers wood cabinetry and door to a nice size yard. On the second fl oor you’ll fi nd three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Basement offers mechanicals, laundry facilities and plenty of storage space.
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA $375,000Set back from the street, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features a fi nished basement, 1-car parking, wood fl ooring and more, completely renovated in 2008 with new kitchen, ceilings, walls, basement fl oors and windows. The living room offers hardwood fl oor, coat closet and powder room. Continue through and fi nd a formal dining room, open to the kitchen which boasts Cherrywood cabinetry, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast area with triple window. Must see this home today!
PENNSPORT $289,000Fantastic 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of Pennsport on a tree-lined block. Wide open living room entrance with hardwood fl oors, 2 windows, beautiful transom screen door and steps up the dining area with window. The huge eat in kitchen boasts tons of cabinetry, two windows, recessed lighting, a breakfast bar area and door out to a wide open yard- perfect for bbq’s and entertaining! Great home in a great location- don’t miss!
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA $194,900This beautifully rehabbed 3BD home is in absolute move in ready condition and features an open concept fi rst fl oor plan, gleaming Bruce, 3/4 inch hardwood fl oors. all new windows, a newer rubber roof, an exquisite stucco exterior and a spacious fi nished basement, all located on one of South Philadelphia’s nicest blocks.. This home begins with a huge open living room, followed by a dining area and a chef’s updated, eat-in kitchen with newer appliances, tile fl ooring and handsome counter tops.
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Prime Front & Walnut St LocationUnmatched Design & Style in a
- 6,175 SF of Total Usable Space- 2-Car Garage 3/4 HP Motor- Luxurious roof decks with plunge pools - Amazing river and skyline views- 5 Bedrooms & 5 Full and 2 Half Baths- Elevators in Every Home- Finished Basement with Media Room- 10 Year Tax Abatement Pending- Smart Home Technology System
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