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Agenda Lead:
How Time Flies
What two frank 19th-century English comics think of Philadelphians.
by Julia West
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If two loudmouthed Victorian women were plucked from their 19th-century England estates and dropped into 2010 America, they'd likely have plenty to say.

Icepack
Amorosi on the news, nightlife, gossip and bitchiness beats.
by A.D. Amorosi
Bonus Web Content
I'm having a hard time getting "Watch the Mummers Strut" out of my head.

Peer-to-Peer
Brian James Kirk geeks out
by Brian James Kirk
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Comic Book Workshops | Tesla Nights 2010 | 8Static

Agenda Picks:
Constructing Play
Through Jan. 31, free, Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St., 215-569-3186, philadelphiacfa.org.
by Holly Otterbein
John Claypool wants to make it perfectly clear that he's not anti-Wii, despite curating an exhibit that celebrates its exact opposite.

Anarchy and Peace
Sat., Jan. 9, 7 p.m., $5, Wooden Shoe Books, 704 South St., 215-413-0999, woodenshoebooks.com.
by Josh Middleton
The three-part conversation will focus on topics that include an analysis of the situation in the Middle East, disturbing new trends in nuclear warfare, and what can be done locally to inspire change.

Hawthorne Yoga Clothing Swap
Sun., Jan. 10, 2-4 p.m., free, Hawthorne Yoga & Reiki, 1241 Carpenter St., 267-593-4962, hawthorneyoga.com.
by Josh Middleton
The swap will allow attendees to trade their faintly used duds for other garments, shoes and accessories.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Art Contest Viewing Party
Fri., Jan. 8, 8 p.m., free, Tattooed Mom, 530 South St., 215-238-9880, pbrart.com.
by Josh Middleton
Any medium is acceptable, whether it's poetry, painting, drawing or sculpture.

MUSIC . Picks
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Wed., Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., $30-$40, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.
by Patrick Rapa
It's only a little strange that David Lowery's songwriting has gone from slacker-punk opuses with Camper Van in the '80s to spunky soldier psych-up songs.
Wed., Jan. 13, 8 p.m., $23, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-569-8080, pcmsconcerts.org.
by Peter Burwasser
There will be Berg's beautifully mysterious Sonata, Liszt's magnificent ooze of that same musical form, a selection of the slyly dramatic Debussy Préludes, and some new music from Hamelin himself.
Thu., Jan. 7, 8:30 p.m., $10, Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770, tinangel.com.
by Mary Armstrong
"People ask me why I'd take a second mortgage on my home just to make a record," says bluesman Murali Coryell.
Fri., Jan. 8, 9 p.m., $13, with Cee Knowledge and the Cosmic Funk Band, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.
by Deesha Dyer
The Hustle houses a dash of soul, heap of rock and a large dose of hip-hop.
Fri., Jan. 8, 9 p.m., $10, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684, r5productions.com.
by Patrick Rapa
You're familiar with The Strapping Fieldhands, of course: They're a hardworking Philly band verging on legendary status among certain kinds of blue-collar-indie Andys.
ARTS . Picks
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Sat., Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m., $10 (suggested donation), Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., 215-828-6453, liliesandjade.org.
by Deni Kasrel
Did you know that Philly's HIV infection rate is five times the U.S. average?
Films, Tue., Jan. 12, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-895-6535, ihousephilly.org; Wed., Jan. 13, 7 p.m., Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St., third floor, 215-222-4201, scribe.org.; $10 ($22 pass for all screenings); master class, Wed., Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m., $30, Scribe Video Center.
by Molly Eichel
It was a revolutionary narrative device, by a pioneering filmmaker, who became the first African-American woman to release a film theatrically.
 
 
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