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June 8–14, 2006

[2006 issue index]

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Ultimate Summer Fun '06
Hot Enough for Ya?
An activity for every mother-lovin' day of the season.
Robert Altman writes his own premature obituary.
by Sam Adams

The story of how Sal Fasano became Philly's latest fan favorite.
by Jeff Pearlman
Ultimate Summer Fun '06


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Cover Story
Ultimate Summer Fun '06 Hot Enough for Ya?
Ultimate Summer Fun '06 June
Ultimate Summer Fun '06 July
Ultimate Summer Fun '06 August
Ultimate Summer Fun '06 September

Slant
Editor's Letter:
Holy Sanctimony —Duane Swierczynski
Slant:
More Than Intimacy Why city avenues matter. —Nathaniel Popkin
Loose Canon:
Auto-Asphyxiation —Bruce Schimmel
Feedback:
Letters to the Editor

Naked City
One Way, or Another Ultra-animated traffic cop Floyd Johnson has all the moves. —Rod L. Wilson
Running Numbers —Nick Norlen
Fine Print:
The Green Clothier Satya's organic, recycled and upcycled wares prove you can think globally and dress locally. —Gwen Tuxbury
Paper Trail:
Paper Trail Our Back Pages, One Year At A Time
Icepack:
Icepack —A.D. Amorosi

News
Throwback Backstop The story of how Sal Fasano became Philly's latest fan favorite. —Jeff Pearlman
You Can Do That on Television Advocates stand by for public access. Will the mayor finally tune in? —Jenna Portnoy
Philly Blunt:
Grannies Gone Wild —Brian Hickey
Political Notebook:
Mayor Williams? —Mary F. Patel
The Bell Curve:
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

Culture Shock
This Week in A & E

Arts
Northern Lights There's life on Broadway after Julia Roberts. —David Anthony Fox
Artspicks:
Face to Face —Sam Adams
The Fischbeck Code —Deni Kasrel
Low Budget, High Art —Liz Thomas
Bright Ideas —Steve Cohen
Theater:
Love Among the Ruins —David Anthony Fox
Lost Cause —Mark Cofta
Wonderful Wizard —Mark Cofta

Arts Agenda
Last Chance Catch It or Regret It —Ellen Minsavage
Picks:
Just Do It 31st Annual Odunde Festival —Alex Shebar
In The Event That… You Suspect You May Die Someday —Denis Wilson
On The DL Pottery Demonstration —Maura Johnston

Movies
The Last Roundup Robert Altman writes his own premature obituary. —Sam Adams
Bob and Weave Robert Altman answers a few questions. —Sam Adams
Driven to Distraction Cars crosses the center line. —Cindy Fuchs
Screen Picks:
Screen Picks —Sam Adams

Music
Heavens to Betsy Somewhere between Philly and L.A., light and dark, Betsy Spivak walks the line. —M.J. Fine
Aid Or Invade Rodney Anonymous vs. the World —Rodney Anonymous
Blistered In The Sun —Jesse Delaney
One Good Appel —John Vettese
One Track Mind Christina Aguilera "Ain't No Other Man" —Maura Johnston
Mozart's Mood Ring —Peter Burwasser
soundadvice:
Get Out!!
Picks:
Cordalene —Michael Pelusi
Locus Solus —Peter Burwasser
State Street Blues Stroll —Mary Armstrong
Day and Taxi / Veryan Weston Quartet —Shaun Brady
Joe Jackson/Raul Midón —Nicole Pensiero

Food
Istandelphia Philly's new Turkish restaurant does right by two towns. —Trey Popp
Salud, Apamate —Elisa Ludwig
Feeding Frenzy —Drew Lazor
What's Cooking —Termeh Mazhari
Top 5 (Affordable) Imported Beers —Zach Pontz
Watering Hole It's Where We Drink —Denis Wilson

The Agenda
Top of the Agenda:
Beach Bound Three Alternatives to Ocean City —Josh Chamberlain
Picks:
What We Heart Copper Kicks and Solid Gold Soul
In The Event That… You're Here, You're Queer, But You're Broke —Alex Shebar
Word On The Street Club 218's Down In Flames Punk Rock Night
Just Do It BBoy BBQ 2006 —Nyjia Jones
On The DL… Eastern State Penitentiary 1961 Prison Riot Commemoration —Zach Mortice
Just Do It Islamic Heritage Festival —Termeh Mazhari
Justify Your Existence Rediscover Your Mind: An Intuition Workshop

Sex
Paper Doll:
Sticky Situation —Ashlea Halpern
 
 
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