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A&E in FishtownFishtown-Based Film Producers Win Best Music Video at the New York City Independent Film Festival
The Fishtown-based film production company Born Lucky Studios was recently awarded Best Music Video at the New York City Independent Film Festival (NYCIFF) for their project entitled “Human Cannonball.” The…
Thomas Beck | 06/01/2016 -
A&E in FairmountFairmount Arts Crawl Coming This Weekend!
Philadelphia has quite the reputation when it comes to art history and the artistic community that has helped shape its past. Whether it’s the copious amount of murals adorning the…
Whitney Johnson | 06/01/2016 -
A&EThe Local Lens: Thom Returns to the Wilma, Reviews “The Christians”
I had reservations when I went to see The Christians at the Wilma Theatre because I could see that the play was not about so called apostolic or traditional Christianity…
Thom Nickels | 05/31/2016 -
A&E in FishtownPunch Line Philly, Live Nation’s Newest Comedy Club, Tickets On Sale Now!
For Fishtown residents, live comedy is about to become local. Almost a year after the opening of the Fillmore, Live Nation Comedy has announced the opening of the city’s first…
Madison Hall | 05/26/2016 -
A&E in FishtownPHOTOS: The 2016 PFCU Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival
The New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and the East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA) teamed up for another year of the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival…
Spirit Staff | 05/25/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonWelcome to the Neighborhood: PFCU, Mural Arts Unveil New Public Work as a Tribute East
One year ago the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) announced a partnership with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and plans to commission a mural that would be emblematic of the…
Max Pulcini | 05/25/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonFrom the Internet to Live in Kensington
Lila Collelo, chef at Brulee Bakery, cooks sweet gluten-free treats online while her husband Blake Collelo — also known as Pixel8ter — plays his electronic music. The duo started this…
Whitney Johnson | 05/24/2016 -
A&E in FrancisvilleRanch Records: Francisville Home to Cassette-Based Independent Label
Sam Rudich has been living in his house on Vineyard Street in Francisville for 6 years. “Honestly it was here and it was cheap. I’ve always liked it. I’ve watched…
Sean Kearney | 05/23/2016 -
A&E in FairmountPHOTOS: Pop-up Shop, Art Installations Last Week at the Divine Lorraine
The doors to the iconic Divine Lorraine Hotel were opened on Wednesday, May 11 for the second iteration of a pop-up shop featuring clothing and housewares from Najeeb Sheikh’s Divine…
Patrick Clark | 05/18/2016 -
A&E in FishtownLive Through This: Fundraiser Held For Suicide Attempt Survivors at Art Machine Productions
On Friday, May 6, Dese'Rae L. Stage, a recent Fishtown transplant, held a fundraiser with help from Art Machine Productions (AMP) (1345 Frankford Ave) for her project, Live Through This.…
Matthew Albasi | 05/18/2016 -
A&E in FishtownGoodbye, Philadelphia Sculpture Gym: Fishtown Bids Farewell to Beloved Gallery, Makerspace
The Philadelphia Sculpture Gym (PSG) has kept Kensington’s tradition of metalworking alive through art and DIY workshops for the community. Spirit News has covered events like their blacksmithing class, which…
Ptah Gabrie | 05/18/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesWATCH: Philaderby Brings the Two Most Exciting Minutes in Sports to Northern Liberties
Photos and Video by Bob Burton Welcome to the Philaderby — Philadelphia’s premier Kentucky Derby Experience. The Kentucky Derby was simulcast on the Piazza’s large screen while attendees participated in…
Bob Burton | 05/13/2016