MMP is looking forward, trying to think of ways to make grassroots organizing a viable modern-day practice.

We don't want ethanol subsidies. We want promises. And money.

by Brian Howard

There's nothing mitigating about the attack on Masterman students.

by Trish Boppert

"If it takes a couple more months, would it matter?" neighbors asked.

by Bruce Schimmel

What You Say

You don't have to be an expert to borrow a tool.

Hey, is it time for me to throw my endorsement for president?

Bracketologists break down Philly's own March Madness.

A moment with Darfur activist Dr. Abdelgabr Adam

by Drexel University students, Gilbert Flores and Marisa McStravick

Five course meal | New cops | Table tennis | Luxury suites | Allergists, etc.

Barack and Hillary, forget all that talk about the "right way" to order sandwiches, and behold the true path to Philadelphians' hearts: cold, hard cash, and some serious political promises. And hey, unlike corn ethanol, these panders have the benefit of being worthwhile.

When news breaks in Philadelphia, we make jokes.

Before housing-first came along, it was generally believed that many homeless people could only be housed after going through the merit-based shelter and transitional-housing systems, and receiving treatment for whatever mental health or addiction problems they might have. Housing-first rejected this.

Despite their age, status and fashion differences, Philadelphia ad people treat their yearly ceremony more like a reunion party than a competition.

by Mary F. Patel

Professor Street's career advice: "If you don't know what you want to do, go to law school."

Dancin' out the Gospel story.

by Janet Anderson

XIX at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue | Betty Boop | Woks | Charcuterie

Detroit's the story at a new art show.

A well-oiled dance troupe starts the season off right.

by Deni Kasrel

by Deni Kasrel

Tennesee Williams' final play gets the sitcom treatment.

by David Anthony Fox

O Yes I Will doesn't.

by Mark Cofta

Sat., March 15, 5-7 p.m., $5, silent auction and buffet, Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St., 215-232-3203; Wed.-Sat., March 19-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., cascarones sale, Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Arch sts., 215-922-2317.

by Mary Armstrong

Fri., March 14, 7:30 p.m. (sold out); Sat., March 15, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., March 16, 2:30 p.m.; $37-$105.50, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-893-1018, ticketphiladelphia.org.

by David Shengold

Re/Member | The Odyssey | A.V.O.W.: Amps, Volts, Ohms and Watts

Chere Krakovsky: The Neighbors Next Door

by Shaun Brady

Philip Hamilton's Voices

by Shaun Brady

Galleria Frozen Beauty

by Annamarya Scaccia

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

Museums and exhibits have varying schedules;please call for exact days, hours and prices.

Please call the phone number listed with the venue for specific dates, times and ticket information.

CATHY SHAKESPEARE The poet reads from her latest collection, "Life Songs: Poems," which tells the story of her life in extremes. Sat, March 15, 5:30-7pm,

Although it remakes his 1997 German feature line-for-line and shot-for-shot, Michael Haneke's English-language Funny Games is less an audacious conceptual gag than a straightforward do-over.

French new wave filmmaker Agnès Varda began as a documentarian, and the documentary impulse is strongly seen in 1962's Cléo from 5 to 7.

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

"I'm still reaching into Philadelphia and seeing what's here. This improvised music I do is almost a travelogue of my interactions in the world."

The stage has been set for round two of City Paper vs. Y-Rock.

Rodney Anonymous vs. the World

by Rodney Anonymous

Danity Kane | Pat Metheny Trio | Mala Rodriguez | The Bad Plus | Beats and Rhymes

Sat., March 15, 7:30 p.m., $5, with Joshua Marcus and Jack Ohly, Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 215-573-3234, therotunda.org.

by John Vettese

Mon., March 17, 8 p.m., $16, with the Super Humble Country Band, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com.

by M.J. Fine

Sun., March 16, 8 p.m., $12, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 866-468-7619, arsnovaworkshop.com.

by Shaun Brady

Tue., March 18, 8 p.m., $26.50, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-569-8080, pcmsconcerts.org.

by Peter Burwasser

Wed., March 19, 8 p.m., $38-$50, with Brandon Young, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com

by Deesha Dyer

Sometimes, you just want more choices than the Keystone state allows, the guidance of a good sommelier, or — you can admit it — the option to keep drinking.

Good Karma Café | Apothecary Bar + Lounge | Privé | Sassafras

Weekend brunch options are long on the savory, with a special predilection for big, fluffy frittatas.

Companies both local and national are rolling out initiatives to get food info — and food — into the hands of Generation Text.

Get Out!

by Dena Merlino

Just Say No To Dyed Beer

by Nadia Stadnycki

Soy Mocha at 1 Shot Coffee | Snacks at Alhambra Café | Baguettes at Blue in Green | Marshmallows: Homemade Gourmet Treats

Rooms we drop our pants for

by Monica Weymouth

Reverie

by Danielle Reicherter

Movement for Justice in El Barrio Benefit

by Will Dean

Kiss Me, I'm Irish and Gay

by Joe Pelone

Dr. Sketchy's Philadelphia with the Olde City Sideshow

by Annamarya Scaccia

You're An Eco-Conscious Bag Lady

by Aly Semigran