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A&E in BrewerytownBrewerytown Social: Local Businesses on West Girard do First Friday Differently
First Fridays in Philadelphia have come a long way since they first began in the early 90’s in Old City. The event was created as a way for artists…
Sean Kearney | 02/10/2017 -
A&EThe Dark Musings of Rushawn “Scum Lizard” Stanley
A new face in the Riverwards art world, Rushawn “Scum Lizard” Stanley, hit the ground running in September when he moved to Kensington from Elmira, NY. Since then, he…
Sean Barrett | 02/09/2017 -
A&EThe Frightening Flyers of Jim Anderson
You might not know his face or his name, but if you’ve spent any time in Fishtown over the past year or so, odds are good you’ve come in…
Sean Barrett | 02/09/2017 -
A&ELocal Musicians Set to Take Stage at Firefly Music Festival This Summer
Armani Lee thinks that this year’s Firefly Music Festival lineup gives the “authentic Philly music experience.” [caption id="attachment_13898" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Armani Lee/Rachel Wisniewski[/caption] “[Those attending the festival] can…
Emily Scott | 02/09/2017 -
A&E in FishtownFebruary First Friday: A Night of Audio, Visual, and Lavatory Art
Early last week, Punxsutawney Phil saw six more weeks of winter in our future. We definitely felt the winter winds on February’s First Friday as we traversed the neighborhood…
Julia Jablonowski and Shealyn Kilroy | 02/08/2017 -
A&E in BrewerytownBrewerytown Pop Artist, Richard Pastor, Explains What Makes Him Tick
Much like our own city, the art of Richard Pastor contrasts grittier, lowbrow qualities against highbrow, classical iconography. “There’s also physical elements in the paintings,” Pastor, 32, said…
Genevieve Kotz | 02/08/2017 -
A&E in FishtownFaith and Art Come Together at Circle of Hope Gallery
The histories of Fishtown and the Circle of Hope Church (2007 Frankford Ave.), like the histories of art and religion, seem inextricably bound. Walk into a major museum such…
Sean Kearney | 02/02/2017 -
A&E in KensingtonArt Sphere Volunteers Transform Towey Recreation Center
What happens when you bring together volunteers and give them buckets of paint and brushes? They transform the building! At Towey Recreation Center on MLK Day, January 16, 100…
Spirit Staff | 01/25/2017 -
A&E in Port RichmondVIDEO PREMIERE: Port Richmond’s MC Blackwolf Releases New Music Video For “Fishtown Butcher”
While MC Blackwolf might reside corporeally in Port Richmond, he draws most of the inspiration for his songs and videos from a mysterious realm known as “The Breach.” He…
Sean Barrett | 01/18/2017 -
A&E in Fairmount“Reimagined”: Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art Opens New Exhibit
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, housed within the Rodeph Shalom synagogue (615 N. Broad St.), premiered a new exhibit in December featuring the work of Bala Cynwyd resident…
Patrick Clark | 01/12/2017 -
A&E in Art MuseumSound Intervention Exhibit Now Running at the Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation is ready to unveil its latest art exhibit. From January 6th through February 19th, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a sound installation by Philadelphia…
Steve Bohnel | 01/12/2017 -
A&EBongo Billy: The King of Random Music and His 50-Year Reign
“Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness.” - Allen Ginsburg It’s 11:30PM on a Monday. A man in sunglasses and a full white beard approaches the stage of…
spiritadmin | 01/12/2017