October 8–15, 1998 critic pick|dance Russian Ballet Theater Since then, the 11-member troupe has found its niche: a mixed programming of classical and contemporary ballet. More recently, RBT has focused on creating new work for itself. “It’s difficult to find…

September 24–October 1, 1998 music|classical review Philomel Baroque Orchestra Telemann Concerto in F for Recorder, Bassoon, Strings and Continuo. Concerto in G for Viola, Strings and Continuo. Suite in A for Recorder, Strings and Continuo. (Centaur) In his long lifetime,…

September 24–October 1, 1998 city beat Fill In the Blanks Family Ties: C.K. Bertrand Holub in her Germantown home with a photo of the half sisters hse met two years ago photo: Abby Borrow by Frank Lewis C.K. Bertrand Holub’s…

September 10–17, 1998 critic pick The Cowboy Junkies The Trinity Sessions While decidedly lo-fi, Trinity laid the groundwork for the Junkies’ distinct sound: the whispered, grave vocals of Margo Timmins over minimal backing conjuring up an ambiance of loss and…

August 27–September 3, 1998 critical mass Just Me   Regular Guy: David Campbell comes to New Hope and Philly His father’s an Australian rock star, but singer David Campbell is making his own mark. by Steve Cohen Last Saturday, as…

August 27–September 3, 1998 movies The Hills Aren’t Alive No Thanks For The Mammaries: Natasha Lyonne in Slums of Beverly Hills Why is Tamara Jenkins’ breast-obsessed coming-of-age comedy getting so much press? by Sam Adams Slums of Beverly Hills Written…

August 27–September 3, 1998 music Gates is Enough   Sit ‘n’ Spinane: Rebecca Gates opens up about taking the reins of the Spinanes The first and last Spinane talks about getting by with a little help from her friends. by…

ARCHIVES . Articles July 9–16, 1998 movie shorts Who the Hell Is Juliette? Ferocious Hoy: Yuliet Ortega as Juliette A hit at this year’s Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema, Who the Hell is Juliette? returns this week to International House…

June 18–25, 1998 on media Past Imperfect The scene in the Travis County, Texas, District Court on May 26 was unremarkable. A sharp-eyed visitor might have noted, however, the watchful demeanor of two burly dark suits in the second pew.…