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Mario Lanza park has been described as an "oasis" and I'd have to agree. Fences at either entrance mark it off from the rest of the street. Plenty of trees provide cover from the sun and the noise of the city. A dog run located on the southwestern edge of the park lets dogs run free while their owners socialize. The dog run seems to be the place to bring your canine friend in Queen Village. The playing puppies and chatting owners provide a pleasant background hum.

Stand-up comic Kent Haines is not afraid to ask tough questions. For example: "Why am I not famous?" It is dangerous to have a joke show title, because if the material is bad, then the title delivers in a way you don't want. Luckily, Kent is actually hilarious, and he describes himself as a comedian/failure, although he's had yet to deliver on the latter part of his own description—he was crowned Philly's Phunniest Person by Helium Comedy club in 2008.

                                 

It's hard to believe that it's been almost two weeks since Stone Soup Theatre Arts' second annual Barking Beauty Pageant at L'Etage Cabaret in Queen Villiage (and their fourth annual pageant overall). It's even harder to believe that we've left all this cuteness sitting on our hard drives without sharing it with you. And so, while it might not be timely, enjoy our slide show below from Barking Beauty 2009.

Last year, Phillyist had way too much fun at Stone Soup Theatre Arts' Barking Beauty, the best pageant/talent show around. Last year's event was such a success that the Stone Soup folks have decided they're bringing sexy silly back.