October 14–21, 1999 music issue A Space of Their Own Underground promoters R5 Productions and Stalag 13 are looking to open a venue in West Philly, Stalag 2000, with a little help from the University of Pennsylvania. by Brian Howard…

August 19–26, 1999 20 questions Sari Locker interview by Brian Howard At just 29, Sari Locker’s already been dubbed the Dr. Ruth of Generation X. The fresh-faced sexpert has always been ahead of the curve. Graduating from Cornell at just…

August 5–12, 1999 city beat Boo Drew Two years ago J.D. Drew shunned the Phils. This week he makes his first trip to South Philly with his new team. by Brian Howard At the Vet, around 7:35 this Monday night,…

April 29–May 6, 1999 art Black Flag to Black Tie Raymond Pettibon’s art went from punk albums to art museum walls. by Brian Howard Perhaps the only major difference between the Raymond Pettibon opening at Chicago’s Renaissance Society last September…

March 4–11, 1999 food Sneezeguard The skinny on the take-out buffet. By Brian Howard   Have It Your Way: Buffet lunches let you pick and choose. photo: Sandor Welsh   We’ve all heard the one about the free lunch. It’s…

March 4–11, 1999 food Sneezeguard The skinny on the take-out buffet. By Brian Howard   Have It Your Way: Buffet lunches let you pick and choose. photo: Sandor Welsh   We’ve all heard the one about the free lunch. It’s…

March 4–11, 1999 20 questions Joel Kostman Interview by Brian Howard     For Joel Kostman, answering distress calls to rescue locked-out New Yorkers is more than a job. As an emergency locksmith for 13 years, Kostman accumulated lots of…

December 17–24, 1998 music Holiday Platters Deck the Halls with Sounds of Holly by Brian Howard and Patrick Rapa   Natty and Nice: A Reggae Christmas Various Artists (Midnight Dread/Rhino)     Sounds like: Someone found a little ganja in…

November 12–19, 1998 music A Show of Shows Sweating through the CMJ Music Marathon.   Sweet Misery: Alt-country/pop crooners Pernice Brothers. by Brian Howard I think the ‘C’ stands for clusterfuck,” quipped Joe Pernice, during his band’s near-capacity showcase on…