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April 6-12, 2006

Battle of the Sexless
The plight of modern-day eunuchs, and why they come to Philadelphia
by Ashlea Halpern

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Philadelphia Film Festival
  • Week 2 Reviews
  • Festival of Independents

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  • DJ Nights
  • Restaurants
  • Local Support, Episode 3
  • Battle of the Sexless

    news

    Found Money: social work It's amazing how easily $75 million can fall through the cracks.

    Political Notebook | The Bell Curve | Philly Blunt | more news...

    opinion

    Editor's Letter by Duane Swierczynski
    Revenge of the Gay Mummer Shortly after my editor's letter blasting Village Voice fabricator Nick Sylvester appeared ["Hatchet Job," March 23, 2006], I received an e-mail from Kathryn Quigley, an assistant professor of journalism at Rowan University:

    Loose Canon | more opinion...

    arts

    Candy Shop: A South Philly row house is an arts and crafts haven for the young and old.

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    naked city

    The Real Rocky: Is it too late for 39-year-old boxer Joey DeMalavez to bring home a belt?

    Icepack | Running Numbers | more naked city...

    movies

    Week Two Reviews: More From The Philadelphia Film Festival

    more movies...

    music

    The Big Question: Is jazz struggling to define itself, or reveling in the mystery?

    DJ Nights | more music...

    food

    Luxe Comfort: Ansill mixes the laid-back feel of Judy's with European style and cuisine.

    more food...

    sex

    Paper Doll: Punch-Drunk Love Everything I knew about fisting was wrong.

    this week in listings:

    Rabbit Hunt, In The Event That…, Just Do It, Justify Your Existence, Just Do It, On The DL…, What We Heart, Just Opened, more listings...

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

    other listings: action/adventure; adults, etc.; classes/workshops; comedy; events/festivals; galleries; games/quizzo; kids, etc.; lgbt; market; mind/body; museums & exhibits; open mic; performing arts; readings & book signings; think tank; volunteer; walks

    movie listings: showtimes ; rep films