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Browse This Issue: October 22nd, 2009
Puppy LoveHow a burlesque queen set out to save Philly's pit bulls.
by Natalie Hope McDonaldFranklin, perhaps better known as Little Darling, left the shelter to create Pinups for Pitbulls, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing pit bulls and educating the public about what she says is a very misunderstood breed.

Last ChanceCatch It or Regret It
by Holly OtterbeinLike the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Hiro Sakaguchi's paintings in the
exhibit "Idle Daydream" invoke a complex, knotty fear — one that
cleverly layers horror in between preciousness, childlike innocence and
pastel colors.
I Heart Unicorns$56, A Beautiful Life, 15-19 W. Mechanic St., New Hope, 215-862-8838,
abeautifullife.com.
by Nicole SaylorThis perfume takes us back to the days of black-light unicorn posters and Jem and the Holograms.
FirstGlance Film FestivalThu.-Sun., Oct. 22-25, various times, $8-$12, Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.,
firstglancefilms.com.
by Josh MiddletonThe FirstGlance Film Festival has come a long way since its films were
first shown on a couple of big screens in a Center City basement.
350 PhillySat., Oct. 24, 1 p.m., free, Independence Mall, Sixth and Market streets,
350philly.org.
by Scott YorkoInstead of revolting against a monarchy, protesters this
weekend are standing up to the king of pollution — carbon dioxide.
Thrill The WorldSat., Oct. 24, 7 p.m, free, Piazza at Schmidts, Second Street and Germantown Avenue, 215-895-6220,
thrilltheworld.com.
by Catherine Grubb"Thrill the World is a simultaneous worldwide celebration of the Thriller dance and a commemoration of Michael Jackson's life."
Attic Youth Center's RemixSat., Oct. 24, 4-8 p.m., $50-$100, Tower Gallery, 969 N. Second St., 215-545-4331,
atticyouthcenter.org.
by Julia WestThe Attic Youth Center offers everything from classes on topics like
silk-screening and cooking to family counseling and HIV prevention —
all for free. This fundraiser will go toward keeping the pro bono
programming going.
Sat., Oct. 24, 8 and 10 p.m., $30, Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131,
chrisjazzcafe.com.
by Shaun Brady
His choice of collaborators on his own project comes as a bit of a shock — given his apparent chamber leanings.
Sat., Oct. 24, 6 and 9:30 p.m., $8-$12, with Raccoon Fighter and The Canon Logic, The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 267-671-9298,
iourecords.com.
by Lauren Seibert
Philly-based synth rockers Liam and Me spice up their catchy indie pop tunes with sophisticated lyrics and retro influences.
Thu., Oct. 22, 8 p.m., $15-$18, First Unitarian Church Sanctuary, 2125 Chestnut St.,
r5productions.com.
by Brian Howard
The music here is more upbeat and expansive — and, OK, a lot less creepily twitchy.
Thu., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 24, 2 and 8 p.m.; $24-$48, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St., 218-898-3900,
pennpresents.org.
by Deni Kasrel
With this full-length work, the company explores our relationship with
water — from everyday (taking a bath) to once-in-a-lifetime (tsunami).
Thu.-Fri., Oct. 22-23, noon; Sat.-Sun., Oct. 24-25, 3 p.m.; free, Rodin Museum Courtyard, 2154 Ben Franklin Parkway, 215-387-9895,
groupmotion.org.
by Josh Middleton
Art would be a lot more fun if you could dance to it.
Hunter Gatherers, Oct. 29-Nov. 22, $25-$30, Theatre Exile at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 215-218-4022,
theatreexile.org; boom, Oct. 28-Nov. 21, $15-$18, Flashpoint Theatre Co. at Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St., 215-665-9720,
flashpointtheatre.org.
by Mark Cofta
Similarly dark and funny,
Hunter Gatherers' two couples are torn apart by their baser instincts.
Tue.-Thu., Oct. 27-29, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 30, 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 31, 2 and 8 p.m.; $20-$55, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900,
pennpresents.org.
by David Anthony Fox
This early play shows the Bard at his most virtuosic, at least when it comes to verbal games and horseplay.