Swift Picks

10 Things Not Miss From A&e Editor Tim Swift

ART

My Food, My Poop:

Admit it, you're grossed out but curious. Hugh Pocock's show at the Contemporary Museum mixes art and advocacy, examining how much we literally consume. And don't be squeamish; wood blocks act as stand-ins for the ... you know.

Web: www.contemporary.org

POP MUSIC

'Wolfgang Amadeus :

Phoenix: ' by Phoenix :

Much like its mystical namesake, this French band opens its latest album with a brilliant flash and then settles into dour ash. That said, the euro dance party - fueled by slick songs like "1901" - is fun while it lasts. In stores Tuesday.

FILM

'Drag Me to Hell':

Before director Sam Raimi was Spider-Man's webmaster, he was a master of horror. He returns to the beloved genre with this wicked tale of a cursed loan office. We all knew the housing market was hell, but Raimi really takes that to heart. In theaters Friday.

BOOKS

'I'm Down':

by Mishna Wolff:

: It sounds like a sitcom, not a memoir: An awkward white girl raised in a black neighborhood transfers to a snotty private school. Yet Wolff's touching story should resonate with anyone who's felt that they don't quite fit in. In stores Tuesday.

EXHIBIT

'Jellies Invasion':

The aquarium has brought these beautiful creatures back for another permanent exhibit. This time the stunning visuals come with a serious message. More jellies = unhealthy oceans.

Web : aqua.org

TV

'The Link':

Talk about a family reunion. Scientists made news last week, unveiling "Ida," a 47 million-year-old fossil that sheds light on human evolution. Now the History Channel takes us behind the scenes of that groundbreaking discovery. Airs 9 p.m. Monday.

CONCERT

Eric Lindell:

Although he grew up in California as a "skate punk," Lindell is now a blues man through and through. He's done his homework in New Orleans and Nashville, giving his sound an authentic edge. Show starts 8 p.m. Wednesday at the 8x10 Club.

Web : the8x10.com

FASHION

Sew Me What You Got:

Cheer on 15 fashion designers as they compete for a spot on the catwalks of this summer's Artscape. The White Marsh IKEA will host the festivities. No word on whether you can buy and assemble the runway at home. Starts 1 p.m. Saturday.

Web: artscape.org

THEATER

'Annie':

It's a hard-knock life, especially nowadays with the economy in the tank. Yes, this rags-to-riches tale is escapist and a bit cheesy. But having a Daddy Warbucks around does have its appeal. Opens Friday at the Hippodrome.

Web : ticketmaster.com

TV

'Jon & Kate Plus Eight' :

The tabloids' favorite mega-family is back for another season. While it's unlikely that papa Jon's late-night outings will be discussed (it's the sextuplets' birthdays), that doesn't mean we can't have fun spotting the underlying tension. Airs 9 p.m. Monday on TLC.