What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend My Kid Could Paint That - A documentary about child painter Marla Olmstead, and the questions about aesthetics that her story brings to the forefront. She and her family went on a rollercoaster ride of fame and infamy. Her paintings were hailed as great works of abstract expressionism by some, and started selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. She appeared on many national news programs.......

This week, Phillyist saw the waters of a landmark fountain run red for a Showtime marketing stunt, the Phils pull ahead, and some serious nostalgia. They also got a chance to review an awesome tribute album, reminded folks to see the King, and appreciated their beautiful skyline. Chicagoist knows what it's like to like the Cubs. But naming your kid Wrigley Fields? At least they can breathe a little easier now that Grossman's out......

For our parents, it was the assassination of JFK. Ask any of them and they can remember exactly what they were doing at the time they found out JFK had been killed. I never understood that until September 11, 2001. Our generation can remember it like it was yesterday. For us, that moment, frozen in time, is and will always be 9/11. Back then I was in community journalism at a small paper in Bristol,......

Seattlest has a talk with the photographer from last week's "Segway Mom" and then experiences some dissension in the ranks over the question of wine vs. beer. It's not West Side Story, but about as close as they'll get. They're also still waiting on some inbox relief after a spammer is arrested. As Chicagoist counts down the days to its third anniversary party, they found all-organic pizza to be underwhelming amidst the hoopla, tried......

...Stupid: This is why children shouldn't make movies. Movies should only have characters over the age of sixteen in them. (Via What Would Tyler Durden Do?) ...Awesome: One more reason to love Tina Fey. (Via Us Weekly.) ...Fidelity: Oh, KFed! This probably isn't going to help you in your quest to overturn the prenup! (Via The Superficial.) ...Overreaction: Yeah, we'd divorce him too. (But then, we probably wouldn't have married him in the first......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Streamers: Staged readings of Streamers start tonight at the Triangle Theater (1220 N. Lawrence) and continue each night at 8PM through the weekend. Supports Operation Helmet. $10 admission. Includes wIne and cheese reception. Andrew's Video Vault: Tonight at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street), local film fanatic Andrew Repasky McElhinney presents free back to back to back screenings of Boarding House Blues, Kansas City & Moon Over Harlem. 8PM......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Stewie Stone & Dick Capri Atlantic City Hilton Fri, 11/17/06, 9PM $25 On sale: Fri, 10AM, TicketMaster MUSIC A Static Lullaby Chameleon Club, Lancaster Fri, 11/3/06, 6PM $10 On sale: Fri, 10AM, TicketMaster Brian Kirk and the......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Evans Blue w/Smile Empty Soul Crocodile Rock, Allentown Tue, 10/24/06, 7PM $10 On sale: Fri, 10AM, TicketMaster Priestess Crocodile Rock, Allentown Wed, 11/1/06, 7PM $10 On sale: Fri, 10AM, TicketMaster Taj Mahal in the Club Harlem Ballroom House......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Beck Tower Theatre, Upper Darby Mon, 10/23/06, 8PM $45 On sale: Today, 10AM, LiveNation Joanna Newsom First Unitarian Church Thu, 11/16/06, 8PM On sale: Fri, 12PM, TicketWeb Lifetime First Unitarian Church Sun, 11/19/06, 7PM On sale: Fri, 12PM,......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Catch a Rising Star Resorts Atlantic City Every Sat @ 9PM, 9/16/06 - 10/28/06 $21.50 On sale: Today, 10AM, TicketMaster (9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28) MUSIC Tantric Crocodile Rock, Allentown Thu, 9/21/06, 7PM $10 On......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Joan Rivers Resorts Atlantic City Fri, 10/20/06, 9PM; Sat, 10/21/06, 8PM $50.85 On sale: Today, 10AM, TicketMaster (Fri show, Sat show) MUSIC Islands The TLA Wed, 10/11/06, 8PM $15 ($17 day of show) On sale: Fri, 12PM,......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Both FRIDAY and SATURDAY: The Little Prince at Penn's Houston Hall (3417 Spruce Street). $5 for adults, $3 for children. FRIDAY Free Friday at Noon Concert: at XPN's World Cafe (3025 Walnut Street). Today's artist is Josh Rouse. Admission is free, but RSVP is required. Don't Need No Thought Control?: Movie night at World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut Street) presents Pink Floyd's The Wall. Free at 8PM -......