March 16–23, 2000 disc quicks|soul Amel Larrieux Infinite Possibilities (550 Music/Epic) A streamlined concoction of jazz, blues, funk, African and gospel sounds, Amel Larrieux’s Infinite Possibilities subtly eludes R&B chokeholds. With an innocent yet slinky/sultry voice, Larrieux, once the singer…

March 9–16, 2000 on media Anything But Easy Street Cold comfort: An invite to the first screening of Broad Street. It is amazing how the weather can fluctuate during just a 90-minute stroll down Broad Street. When WHYY-Channel 12 premieres…

March 9–16, 2000 music Little Leid Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Spalding: conductor, Barbara Berry-Jancic: soprano, Jeffrey Mosher: tenor, Feb. 27, First Presbyterian Church It is a special treat to hear the Mahler masterpiece “Das Lied von der Erde” in…

March 2–9, 2000 on media Days of Thunder There’s storm clouds aplenty in the Channel 10 newsroom, where weatherman John Bolaris is engaging in frequent screaming matches with station manager Steve Schwaid. At issue, according to newsroom sources, is Schwaid’s…

February 24–March 2, 2000 six pick Sheila Nicholls On tour last fall, British-born, L.A.-based pianist Sheila Nicholls played schools as well as clubs, including Philadelphia’s Interboro High. (Picture her interrupting Biology to sing “War Isn’t Working,” with lyrics like “Viagra…

February 10–17, 2000 loot Love Stuffs You only have a few days left to get a memorable Valentine’s Day gift. Nix the tired candy and flowers and check out these items instead: For underwear that’s fun to wear, shop Frisk.…

January 27–February 3, 2000 critic pick|electronica Dylan Drazen Although he’s been shoveling his hard-as-fuck beats to the masses since 1993, NYC’s Dylan Drazen is still struggling to get his name out in his own hometown — let alone Philly. His…

January 27–February 3, 2000 critic pick|event Blue Ball 2000 Throughout the ’90s, Philadelphia’s annual Blue Ball gained a reputation far beyond its wildest expectations. Not only is it notorious for having the rudest name for a party, the Blue Ball…

December 21–28, 2000 cover story|what happened next The NLAA Four Critical Mass, April 13 The story: Frustrated with the possibility of being priced out of the neighborhood their community had helped to revitalize, four artists formed the Northern Liberties Arts…