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This Issue 02/10/2005

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Aaron McGruder: The Boondocks

Free Library of Philadelphia

1901 Vine Street

Thu, 8 p.m., $6

215-686-5322

Who doesn't love the Sunday comics? Come meet the creator of Huey Freeman, the scornful protagonist of The Boondocks, at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Find out what goes on behind the scenes of the funny pages and how to turn those doodles you draw in class into a full time occupation.

Exhibiting Your Artwork (Do's and Don'ts of Presentation)

Center for Emerging Visual Artists

237 S. 18th St.

Thu, 2:30 p.m., $5

(215) 546-7775

www.cfeva.org

Do: Show up 40 minutes late to your own opening with deconstructed crinoline dress, lots of blue eye shadow, dark red lipstick and hair either teased or slicked back with side part. Don't: try to explain too much. People will derive much deeper meaning than actually exists from your work if you leave it open for interpretation. Drag you avant garde booty over to the Center for Emerging Visual Artists for more beads of presentation wisdom.

Art and Community VII: The Americas

University City Science Center

3701 Market Street

Mon-Sat, 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m., free

http://www.kleinartgallery.org

Put that art history class to some use by checking out the multimedia creations of 12 female artists from all over the Americas. As you tour the gallery and explore the world of art production in the western hemisphere, taste some wines courtesy of West Park Imports.

Stuart Davis and American Abstraction: A Masterpiece in Focus

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th St.

Tue-Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 8:45 p.m., $7

www.philamuseum.org/main.asp

(215) 763-8100

This exhibit highlights the great Davis mural, Swing Landscape. It's a great example of abstract art on a gigantic scale. I'm pretty sure it won't be as cool as the one on the highway of the zoo. That one is awesome. Whoever painted the tiger is a genius. GENIUS!

Gladys Kravitz's Karaoke Night

Woody's

13th and Walnut streets

Mon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., $2

(215) 545-1893

www.woodsbar.com

Last week may have been an unpleasant reminder that you forgot to try out for American Idol, but don't beat yourself up about it. You're in Philadelphia, a town that provides many opportunities to publicly declare your status as an idiot. So while you anxiously await next year's Wing Bowl, head on down to Woody's and sing your sorrows away. But remember, an important part of success is knowing your audience. Eminem may not be a good idea. Ever.

Lock and Key Party: Valentine Special

Club 27

27 Bank Street

Fri, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., $20-$30

(215) 922-3020