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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

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There is a new Queen of Soul. Sorry Mary, Alicia, and Jill, but there is a woman from Brooklyn who's reminding us all of how it's done. Her name is Sharon Jones, and she and her backing band, the Dap-Kings, will slay your ears and make you yearn for a time when people sang (and didn't sample), "Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean."

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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend. Finishing the Game - We posted the preview for this one a ways back. It's a mockumentary about director Robert Clouse's attempt to finish the film Game of Death after the untimely death of its star, Bruce Lee. In Finishing the Game, Clouse starts a frantic search for an impersonator to replace Lee, and much wackiness and Hollywood satire ensue. Sounds like fun, but keep in...

Wednesday The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the critically-acclaimed Orion Quartet in a concert of Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. Perelman Theater (Kimmel Center); 8 PM; $22.50 Thursday Lehigh's Zoellner Arts Center presents Teatro Lirico D’Europa’s production of Rossini's most beloved comic opera, The Barber of Seville. Baker Hall (Lehigh University); 8 PM; $45 Friday The individual members of the Network for New Music Ensemble go solo, playing new solo music that has influenced their...

Editor Jim's coworker Bob submitted this video to us, and we couldn't help but post it. Because, well, it's well done. And we love Queen.

As part of the Music and Conversation series, Andrea Ceccomori and Elitza Harbova will perform and discuss works for flute and piano by living Italian and American composers.

Performance: Fatboy (Brat Productions) (no future performances)

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news.

We're going to be honest. We love Crowded House. They have albums on our list of desert island discs, without question. We refuse to be embarrassed about how ridiculously excited we are to see a band who had their first stateside hit when we were in elementary school. Why? Because Crowded House is awesome, that's why. Queen Elizabeth bestowed the Order of the British Empire on Neil and Tim Finn for their contributions to New Zealand's music. That is how awesome Crowded House is.

This Wednesday The Institute of Contemporary Art hosts A Midsummer Night's Screening, two presentations that are connected to the current exhibition "karen kilimnik." The first presentation, which begins at 7:30 and will loop throughout the evening, is an episode of the classic TV show The Avengers entitled "A Touch of Brimstone." Detailing the exploits of the Hellfire Club, it was banned from American TV due to a little number Emma wears as "The Queen of Sin," which is worth the price of admission if you ask us. The episode was the inspiration for a piece in the exhibit, Kilimnik's The Hellfire Club episode of the Avengers (1989). Yup, that would be the one.

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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

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Bands I Caught: Fursaxa, Fan of Friends, War on Drugs, King Kong Ding Dong

Films: Hula Girls, The Guardian’s Son, Life Support

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I had the pleasure of attending the 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show in the final of its 8-day run from the 4th to the 11th this past Sunday. I use pleasure in the most sensuous sense; walking into the Convention Center in the final throws of all its horticultural splendor, one is met by a kind of photosynthetic explosion with colors, fragrances, textures, palpable earthiness, and the sound of hundreds of other people expressing their feelings on all manner of things botanical; no sense is left un-bombarded for very long.

Those in touch with Philly's restaurant pulse have undoubtedly heard of the Queen Village Moroccan joint . Although it's only steps from a high-traffic area of South Street, the place is almost impossible to discover accidentally, since it's buried on Leithgow Street (really an alley) and has almost nonexistent outdoor markings.

Even if you have trouble finding the entrance, your adventure is only beginning. In almost every imaginable aspect, Marrakesh provides for an extremely interesting evening. The word online is that the doors are usually locked: you'll have to knock to be admitted. (We were unable to verify this, since someone was leaving and held the doors for us as we approached). Our five-person party was greeted by the owner, with one of the warmest imaginable smiles and seated immediately at a table near the door.

is used a bit loosely here. There aren't really any tables, or chairs, in the entire restaurant. Patrons are seated on heavily-cushioned, curving couches around shiny round trays. The backs of the seats are padded by loose pillows. We found our spot to be pretty comfortable, but one person with us had a stiffer seat, and was a little uncomfortable by the end of the two-hour meal.

Once settled, we had a chance to survey the decor. The room is very dark (much more than it seems in the photos) and has a slightly red tint to the light. The yellow walls are elaborately painted in deep green Arabic writing. Although it might have been a bit of a visual assault in bright light, the walls, couches, and trays combined to create a pleasing atmosphere.

I'll admit it: part of the reason I was so disappointed by this movie is because I'd just recently read the comic books it was based on (reading the source material almost always ruins the movie), and because I had such high expectations for it. But the rest of the reason is because it's just not a very good movie.

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Phillyist paid tribute to her this week with a heartfelt letter to her and an obituary.

Now that I've seen it, I'm not surprised at the bad reception Darren Aronofsky's new film The Fountain received at some of the film festivals it played at and, indeed, at the screening I attended. A lot of people are not going to like it. A lot of people are going to be puzzled and confused and irritated by it - as many of my fellow audience members were. And if you go expecting a straightforward film, that you can sit back and enjoy without paying much attention to, you will be disappointed, as well. But if you go willing to do serious work putting the pieces together and interpreting the repeating themes and metaphors, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful, moving, sumptuous, intelligent, well thought out, and really amazing film that will open and unfold before your eyes like a blooming flower.

What's new and/or interesting at Philly theaters this weekend.

Choral season is upon us! With both Choral Arts Society and Singing City opening on the same night, it's a tough call. You'll just have to read the descriptions and decide for yourself.

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.