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Phillyist's favorite birthday present this year was a pair of socks that had sock monkeys on them. We tried to engage our partner in a discussion of the possible philosophical implications of having socks with monkeys made of socks on them, but he didn't take the bait. In any event, one may say we are predisposed to sock monkeys, which is why we can't stop giggling with joy over Mew Gallery's upcoming Sock and Awe exhibit running this Saturday through January 25, featuring (you guessed it) art celebrating the monkey of the sock.

It's time again for First Friday. What's that you say? You don't like the looks of tonight's weather forecast? Silly readers! A little cold and wet never killed anyone (well, pneumonia and tuberculosis aside, at least). And besides, all those warm bodies packed into a little art gallery, accompanied by free wine? You'll be warm for sure, in no time flat! Here are a few places where we suggest keeping dry. Before jumping on the...

...so go make one happen. Want to speak out about the violence in your neighborhood? Have concerns about drug sales conducted in broad daylight? What else is on your mind? Take it out of your mind and put it in the lap of (in all likelihood) future Mayor Michael Nutter.

Head on down to Mew Gallery tomorrow night to help them welcome Confections: Photography, an exhibition by Amy Stevens. Seems Ms. Stevens has an obsession with cake imagery and a fetish for color; while the latter is certainly an asset to most any artist, those of us with a baking problem can certainly see the artistic benefit of the former. The project started as a celebration for her 30th birthday; the idea was she'd bake thirty cakes and photograph them. She didn't quite make it to the goal by b-day, but the early process (including a kit from Martha Stewart) helped her rebel against the idea of food "perfection," and allowed her to be "as grotesque and amazing as possible." The current exhibit is the result, with the creations matched to often outrageous fabrics and backgrounds.

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Improv with the N Crowd: The N Crowd performs at The Actor's Center (257 North 3rd Street) at 8PM. $10