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Dishin': Meet Pedro Ximénez

Phillies fans may be celebrating the return of Pedro Martinez, but we're celebrating the rise of Pedro Ximénez. Also known as PX, Pedro Ximénez is the name of a Spanish white grape, as well as an intensely sweet and dark dessert sherry.

When they went straight into "My Name is Jonas," we smiled so wide it hurt. At the same time, however, we raised an eyebrow and thought, what the hell is on Rivers' face? All four Weezers were decked out in white coveralls, but Rivers also sported a white ski mask with only his eyes, nose, and mustache peeking out. No matter. Rivers need not come in on vocals for some time because the first few verses were volleyed between Pat, Scott, and Brian--setting the scene for how the rest of the night would flow.

Saturday afternoon MvB is going to talk to a pack of Emerging Critics at the Seattle Rep--and hopefully avoid being panned--before heading to the Moore for Compagnie Heddy Maalem's version of Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps. Sunday he's packing for Iceland. Warm socks, etc.

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