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May 8-14, 2003

Full-Court Czech

A former Eastern Bloc nation has helped North Philly native Maurice Whitfield realize his dream of basketball stardom.
by Andy Markowitz

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news

Wigged Out: Budget woes mean fewer colonial actors.

Political Notebook by Mary F. Patel | The Bell Curve | more news...

opinion

Loose Canon by Bruce Schimmel
Activist and restaurateur: As the flamboyant owner of the White Dog Café in University City, many people know who Judy Wicks is. When asked, Wicks herself seems less sure..

Slant: Goodbye Ran | more opinion...

arts

Three Sisters: Theatre Exile presents a world premiere that’s a real family affair.

Remembering Ella King Torrey | more arts...

movies

The Underneath: In The Dancer Upstairs, revolution happens in secret.

Screenpicks by Sam Adams | more movies...

music

Lefty Hooks: Lefty’s Deceiver picks up new tricks and throws down the rock on Cheats.

DJ Nights by Sean O'Neal | more music...

naked city

Four Corner: One intersection, four different times of day. The first in an occasional photo series.

Icepack by A.D. Amorosi | more naked city...

food

A Ferry Good Place: A little bit Asian, a little bit French, Sprigs helping to transform East Falls.

more food...

cityspace

Future Perfect: Historic preservation as economic development.

more cityspace...

this week in listings:

Black Eyes ; Junk Science ; Get Your FREAKOUT! ; Tour de Force ; more listings...

music listings: classical/new music; folk/world; jazz/blues; rock/pop

other listings: comedy; dance; galleries; health; lectures & workshops; mixed bag; museums & exhibits; readings & book signings; theater & auditions; walks

movie listings: showtimes ; rep films