March 18-24, 2004
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This Sunday it’s all or nothing.
1. Calling all DJs and record collectors, there’s got to be at least $20 worth of goodies for you at the Annual Infamous Philadelphia Disc Masters $1 Record Sale. All 12-inch singles are just a buck, and all full-length 12-inch albums are not far behind at $2. Sun., March 21, noon-5 p.m., free, Philadelphia Disc Masters, 1515 Locust St., eighth floor, 215-546-6711.
2. Next time you turn on the radio and hear the same five songs rotating on Power, The Beat, Q102 and even newcomer Wired (although, yes, they do rock more oldies then their counterparts), remember this URL: www.radiovolta.org. Come support them at the Radio Volta Benefit. To pay for their annual Webcasting fees, the station is putting on a show featuring the rock by Trouble Everyday, punk-jazz by Kiss Kiss Kill, more rock from Betsy Spivak, hip-hop by Adam12 and electronic hip-hop from Dev79. Sun., March 21, 7-11 p.m., $5 suggestion donation, all ages, The Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St., 215-476-8068.
3. Curated by local filmmaker Michael Dennis, Reelblack Presents is a monthly showcase dedicated to "discoveries and rediscoveries of African-American film." They drew sellout crowds in January and February. Playing this month on the big screen is Wattstax, starring Isaac Hayes and Richard Pryor. Originally billed as the "black Woodstock," Wattstax was a seven-hour concert for the benefit of the Watts Summer Festival held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Aug. 20, 1972. The film incorporates concert footage and interviews with Watts residents. Sun., March 21, 7:30 p.m., $5, Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St., 215-569-9700.
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