Figures. The minute we're about to put out our Spring Arts issue (formerly the Second Season Arts Preview, formerly the Springelungenlied), winter finally shows up.

With Pure Movement, Harris has created challenging works that explore the heart, soul and spirit of hip-hop while also making personal and sociopolitical comment.

The book, when it is revealed and lifted out of its protective box, is bound in burnt orange. The pages are uneven along their upper edges, of two different heights, but every leaf wriggles with crosshatched figures in black pen.

When Blaine Anderson moved to Philly in 1998, he found the William Way LGBT Community Center invaluable in helping him adjust. Anderson, along with other appreciative gay and lesbian artists, wants to give back.

On the ninth, the east end of UPenn's Houston Hall morphed into an oasis of Arabic culture, two floors of community groups showing off their best work.

Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer has been a favorite around the CP office for the last couple years. Why? Because they've got the punk-means-cuddle thing down cold.

A councilman's response to "Aces in the Hole."

by Frank DiCicco

Whenever I hear someone has been murdered, my first question is: Where?

by Duane Swierczynski

Pity the politician who doesn't support the casino referendum.

by Bruce Schimmel

What You Say

In some ways, fighting breast cancer was the easy part for 36-year-old documentarian/graphic designer Rachel Troxell.

4.26 percent wage tax; 34th among major metropolitan areas; 96th best company to work for; 5,000 member companies; 3,100,000 tax returns. 

What to do when all we're left with are Iggletinis and crusty socks.

The Gay & Lesbian Vitory Fund and Leadership Institute is recruiting and educating prospective LGBT candidates about how to run for, and win, public office.

When news breaks in Philadelphia, we make jokes.

News Analysis: Stephen Colbert's old "goat-ball licker" gambit came to mind when mayoral candidates Chaka Fattah and Dwight Evans shared their personal experiences with gun violence.

This is why the Eagles should fire Andy Reid.

by Brian Hickey

Don't call it a comeback — Rendell's been here for years.

by Mary F. Patel

Fattah is talking about crime first because it's the most important issue to voters.

by Anonymous

4th District Council candidate, Democrat

by Brian Hickey

If you have a question you want to ask one of our potential next mayors, send it to hickey@citypaper.net or call 215-735-8444, ext. 211

Neal Pollack turns his alternadad trials into his most personal work yet.

by Andrew Parks

The Sartorialist; Magic Mountain; Dog Parks in Philly; Philly Bois

Michael Musto's La Dolce Musto

by Gary M. Kramer

Opening reception Fri., Jan. 19, 5-9 p.m., gallery talk with artist, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., exhibit runs through March 4, 265 S. 10th St.

by Rachel Frankford

Thu.-Sat., Jan. 18-20, $29-$44, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

by Deni Kasrel

Fri. and Tue., Jan. 19 and 23, 7:30 p.m., Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St.

by Peter Burwasser

Trinity; Aegnapea; It Almost Was Not

by Sam Tremble

Pauline Chen

by Termeh Mazhari

Rita Barnard

by Monica Weymouth

Chinese New Year Spectacular

by Mickey Jou

Galleries are usually open Tuesdays through Saturdays; please call the gallery for exact days and hours. Receptions are denoted with Reception 201 GALLERY, 1400 N.

Museums and exhibits have varying schedules; please call for exact days, hours and prices. ABINGTON ART CENTER, 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, 215-887-4882. MARTHA KENT MARTIN,

Please call the phone number listed with the venue for specific dates, times and ticket information. dance NEW FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE The third annual

BEVERLY SWERLING The author signs and reads from her new book, "City of Glory," the sequel to her book "City of Dreams," set during the

On the Letterman show last week, Peter O'Toole repeated his oft-told tale of the dry cleaning debacle that inspired his chosen epitaph: a much-abused leather jacket, returned with the message: "It distresses us to return work which is not perfect."

Through Sun., Jan. 21, International House, 3701 Chestnut St.

AMC Orleans 8 , 2247 Bleigh St., 215-722-4262. Alpha Dog (R) fri: 1:15, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50; sat: 10:20, 1:15, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50; sun: 1:15, 4:30,

Send repertory film listings to tami.fertig@citypaper.net. AMBLER THEATER 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, www.amblertheater.org. Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005, U.S., 113 min.) In this

"There is definitely a message in the music, but it's not on a political vibe. For real, though: I'm not trying to change the world."

Rodney Anonymous vs. the World

by Rodney Anonymous

Antje Duvekot; Mark Eitzel; Goat; caUSE co-MOTION; Grimace Federation

Fri., Jan 19, 8 p.m., $16, Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine St.

by Peter Burwasser

Fri., Jan. 19, 8 p.m., sold out, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave.

by A.D. Amorosi

Thu., Jan. 18, 8 p.m., free, with Helena Espvall, Katt Hernandez and Sean Mattio, The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

by Shaun Brady

If I'm going to face my fear — giving up vegetarianism after nearly seven years — I'm going to do it right. I make reservations for Friday, 8:15 p.m., at Capital Grille.

Once a tanning salon, Miraku has been transformed from a den of cancerous vanity into a sleek sushi sanctuary.

by Elisa Ludwig

>> NOW SEATING E-Tea 740-742 South St.; King Edward's Steaks, 1315 Bainbridge St. >> WAITING LIST Black N Brew, 1523 E. Passyunk Ave.; The Table, 223 South St.

Wine & Chocolate Master Class; Calvin Trillin Book Discussion; 2007 Salon Dinner Series; Legacy Beer Tasting Dinner

by Amy Strauss

Meat Market

by Margaret Battistelli

It's Where We Drink

by Will Dean

Chatting with the biggest mouth in showbiz

by Gary M. Kramer

Your Kid Comes Home With a Black Eye

by Will Dean

SugarHabit Warehouse Sale

by Nyjia Jones

Home Depot Extravaganzas

by Jessica Loughery

Big Fun for Little Ones

by Megan M. Erwin

Matt the Knife

by A.D. Amorosi

Fusion

by Amy Strauss

Ruminations on the belle epoque.

by Ashlea Halpern