AltWeeklies Wire
Erykah Badu, Worth the Waitnew
What's even more impressive is the roster of men Badu has called on to produce the album with her. It's a dream team of contemporary progressive black artists, the best possible individuals she could've called on to assist her in this project.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsay |
03-10-2008 |
Reviews
The Acoustic Swede Goes Greennew
It wasn't revolutionary when Jose Gonzalez announced in early January that his spring tour would be green. But to tour is to travel, and to travel is to burn petroleum, and that begs the question: How can such an endeavor be green?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Anthony Layser |
03-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jose Gonzalez
Philly's Top 50 Barsnew
From upscale to down home, we really know where to knock 'em back.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
03-10-2008 |
Recreation
Tags: bars & clubs
Specter Says Fandom Alone Fuels His NFL Investigationnew
It's never a good sign when people start to whisper that your company is pushing a dignified 78-year-old U.S. senator to butt heads with a popular sports institution. Welcome to the increasing scrutiny accompanying Comcast's relationship with Arlen Specter in his investigation of the NFL, known as Spygate.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
03-10-2008 |
Sports
Tags: NFL, sports & fitness
Turbostation DJs Make Philly Nightlife Funnew
The story begins at the end of last summer when friends Steven Bloodbath and Johnny Woods were contemplating a scene that had gotten too cutthroat and boring.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Jack Schonewolf |
03-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Thriller' Turns 25; the World Weepsnew
Want to get real depressed? Try explaining the one-time greatness of Michael Jackson to your 12-year-old cousin.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Brian McManus |
03-03-2008 |
Music
Tags: thriller, Michael Jackson
Pint and Chicknew
Women make passes at real beer-filled glasses.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Mara Zepeda |
03-03-2008 |
Food+Drink
Recipe: Beer Cheese Dipnew
This recipe belongs to Erie Brewing Company, which will be pouring its newest brew, Misery Bay IPA, at this year's Craft Beer Festival.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Mara Zepeda |
03-03-2008 |
Food+Drink
War of the Worldsnew
In Philly, Salman Rushdie discusses Islam, fiction and the "aesthetic of dirt."
Philadelphia Weekly |
David Adler |
03-03-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Salman Rushdie
Shooting the President's Never Been So Boringnew
Temporal gimmicks aren't exactly an innovation in the world of motion pictures, but nobody told the makers of the crummy, incredibly annoying Vantage Point.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Sean Burns |
02-25-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Pete Travis, Vantage Point
Recipe: Pork, Dried Cherry and Pistachio Patenew
This pate has a delightfully nutty texture. Serves 12.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim McGinnis |
02-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
The Philly Inquirer's Sports Guru's Sacking Speaks Volumesnew
With ESPN paying online columnists six- and seven-figure salaries while newspapers slash staff, the bloom is off the broadsheet rose.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Dave Zirin |
02-25-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Van Hunt: Still Trying for 'Popular'new
Van Hunt's third album was supposed to be out by now. Titled Popular, it was the Dayton, Ohio, native's latest attempt to hook audiences with his cocoa-covered funk and soul.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
02-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bottled 'Watershed'new
Singer k.d. lang gets more introspective on her latest album.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Rob Trucks |
02-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Hooking Up' Deconstructs College Relationshipsnew
Sociology professor Kathleen Bogle's new book presents the findings of a study about how couples get together that she started as a graduate student.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Morgan A. Zalot |
02-25-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
