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Under the radar

13 February 2012 Alexis Sachdev

First Person Arts StorySlam: The Ex-Files Today, Tuesday, Feb. 14 7:30 p.m. World CafE Live 3025 Walnut St. $8-10 firstpersonarts.org Yeah, we get it: You hate Valentine’s Day. Your vehement status updates and vicious Tweets

Dress makes or breaks a date

13 February 2012 Mark Longacre

Columnist Mark Longacre explains the appropriate attire for any Valentine’s Day excursion. It’s that time of year again when couples show their affection for each other by buying the biggest box of chocolates possible or

Heartfelt decor sets Valentine’s Day scene

13 February 2012 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White offers crafts for those celebrating Valentine’s Day. I’ll be honest with you, I miss the Valentine’s Days of elementary school. Everyone in class had to exchange valentines with everyone else. And more

Street sounds: Orrin Evans

13 February 2012 Jenelle Janci

Jazz pianist Orrin Evans will set the mood for those attending the Valentine’s Wine and Jazz Dinner tonight, Feb. 14 at World Cafe Live. Performing as part of the Orrin Evans Quartet, Evans is regarded

Scouting sweet treats

13 February 2012 Caitlin Weigel

The only mushy aspect of my Valentine’s Day is going to be moist cake and icing blending together in my mouth. Despite your feelings on the “big V,” I think we can all get behind

Race and class take center stage

13 February 2012 Matt Flocco

“Pudd’nhead Wilson” opened on Main Campus Feb. 8. An actor sits in blackface on the stage, strumming a banjo as the audience enters Randall Theater. From this point forward, the audience knows that Temple Theaters’

Scenic spots encourage romantic moments

13 February 2012 Joseph Schaefer

Public make-out sessions have become an ever-evolving art, and getting that special kiss in Philadelphia is not the easiest task. That special romantic overlook or little hidden corner of the city isn’t always easy to

Love bites

13 February 2012 Alexandra Olivier

Restaurants throughout the city are encouraging their patrons’ romantic appetites on Valentine’s Day with special aphrodisiac menus for the holiday. Love and food easily go hand in hand. So it’s no surprise that many restaurants

Under the radar

07 February 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Paris Wine Bar Grand Opening Thursday, Feb. 9 5-8 p.m. Free 2303 Fairmount Ave. www.londongrill.com I see London, I see France, I see free food, drinks and a place to dance. Actually, I just see

Street sounds: Theophilus London

07 February 2012 Jenelle Janci

Theophilus London will turn heads for more than one reason when he plays Johnny Brenda’s today, Feb. 7. Armed with a genre-defying sound and conversation starting style, London is gaining positive attention from music critiques