It's high time we paid respect to the artists who've paid their dues — the lifers, the veterans, the classics in our midst we ought not to take for granted.

(Sternberg) is a man who, at the age of 88, seems to have crammed several lifetimes into one, and he's far from done.

"The uncertainty and deceit I've faced in my almost 30 years in the music business has been at times emotionally crippling, but I've never let that affect me permanently."

"I love taking my listeners back to when we didn't have kids and those responsibilities. That is a good feeling."

You Psych-Folkers might not know it, but your queen is here.

"It takes guys like me in every city to keep the music alive."

"God has a plan for each one of us and I believe that his plan for me is to take the talent and gift I've been given and touch the world with my story and struggle to overcome against all odds."

Round One: Fight! Vote now at citypaper.net/shootout

Why not give it up for the rocks upon which the music scene is built?

by Brian Howard

The somnolent mutterers of Spruce Hill welcome responsible development.

by Magali Sarfatti Larson

Condemn me for my callousness, but I think occasionally looking prey in the eye is the most honest way to eat.

by Bruce Schimmel

What You Say

Sometimes charity comes in the form of a hoagie and some Wawa iced tea.

I'd like to welcome not only the editors to their new positions, but you readers to a new Icepack: one with no semicolons (save this last one ... now;) and more conflict resolution.

This is Philly. It's ugly and it's gonna get uglier. So do everyone a favor and go to citypaper.net/phillymadness and vote your hideous little faces off.

Figure Skating judgment | FBI Art Crime Team | Beer desserts

Grassroots homeless services are responsible for supporting and sustaining a tremendous volume of the city's homeless — often filling in the gaps left by the bigger players.

When news breaks in Philadelphia, we make jokes.

Nationally, women comprise about 13 percent of construction workers. In Philadelphia, according to the demographics submitted to City Council, that number is just 1.5 percent.

Held last Thursday night, the event was less of a destination and more of a stop on a night of partying.

by Mary F. Patel

Prof Steet explains how a crying lady shaped his stadium decision.

Projects Gallery | Da Vinci | David Garratt

Czech opera preformed for the first time since the 1980s

by David Shengold

A wide-open theater space makes for a thrilling Odyssey

by Mark Cofta

One British comedy that may be lost on American audiences

by David Anthony Fox

Alwin Nikolais, presented by Ririe-Woodbury Dance Co., Thu., March 6, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., March 7, 8 p.m.; Sat., March 8, 2 and 8 p.m.; $32-$46, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900, pennpresents.org.

by Janet Anderson

Koresh Dance Co., Thu.-Fri., March 6-7, 8 p.m.; Sat., March 8, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., March 9, 7 p.m.; $25-$30, Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St., 215-985-0420, koreshdance.org.

by Deni Kasrel

Urbana: City Themes | Deconstruction Sites | Philadelphia Masters

You Judge a Book Signing by Its Refreshments

by Carolyn Wyman

Have a Nice Life

by Mark Cofta

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

Museums and exhibits have varying schedules;please call for exact days, hours and prices. ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES , 19th St. & the Parkway, 215-299-1000. BUTTERFLIES!

Please call the phone number listed with the venue for specific dates, times and ticket information. dance HISTORIC DANCE RECONSTRUCTION Dancefusion kicks off its 20th

ALLISON WHITTENBERG The local author reads from her new novel, "Life Is Fine," the story of an inner-city high school student who is inspired by

Despite its somber subject matter, the movie is in bright, sun-drenched colors and briskly cut, so the effect of one scene reverberates into the next.

Almost 40 years after the free-jazz innovator's body was found floating in New York's East River, his prediction seems to have come true to some extent.

Send repertory film listings to tami.fertig@citypaper.net.

Though their evocative, ominous sonic sculptures would surely sound alien and disturbing to John Bartram, they are as much a study of modern landscapes as the Quaker naturalist's specimens were during his own time.

by Peter Burwasser

Mon., March 10, 8 p.m., free, Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St., curtis.edu.

by Peter Burwasser

Sun., March 9, 6 p.m., $5, with Erik Petersen, LAVA, 4134 Lancaster Ave., 215-387-6155, lavazone.org.

by Mary Wilson

Sat., March 8, 7:30 p.m., $21-$35 + $10 food/drink minimum, with Jose Gonzalez, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

by M.J. Fine

Any kitchen that tries to make this many things for this many people has got a challenge on its hands, and Yakitori Boy doesn't seem up to it.

>> Now Seating: Les Bons Temps | Otolith Seafood Market and Kitchen, >> Little Vittles: Devil's Den | Union Gourmet Market & Cafe

It's an interesting way of honoring the life and work of the Surrealist legend. And at $35 a person for four courses, it's also a steal.

Mock of the Town

by James Saul

Get Out!

by Dena Merlino

R.E.Load celebrates 10 years

by Ryan Creed

Red Letter Girl Cosmetics

by Amy Strauss

Ten Thousand Villages Shopping Benefit

by Annamarya Scaccia

Evangeline

by Aly Semigran

Paul Mooney

by Ben Kharakh

Topstitch Anniversary Party

by Monica Weymouth

Diamonds Are Your Best Friend

by Amy Strauss