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Work by Cleveland artist Nicole McGee

National Spotlight: The rising creative reuse movement turns trash into treasure

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, September 24, 2013
American cities are home to growing number of recycling facilities catering to artists, educators and other creative types. Philadelphia is getting in on the action, creating green jobs and keeping waste out of landfills.
Pearl Street

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Pearl Street Block Party, Art-Reach's Fall Festiva and a grand opening in Old City

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Check out Flying Kite's top event picks for the week of September 24.
Junction Box in Denver

National Skyline: Creative Placemaking is transforming neighborhoods, here and around the country

Sheena Lyonnais Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Whether its in Denver, Minneapolis or right here in West Philadelphia, the integration of arts, community and place is transforming neighborhoods.
Manayunk StrEAT Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Fundraising at the Magic Gardens, fall food in Manayunk and GlobalPhilly

Lee Stabert Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Check out Flying Kite's picks for local events.
Reading Viaduct

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Reading Viaduct Rally, Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll and the final 104.5 Block Party

Juliet Verde Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Check out our top picks for early-September events.
The Quiet Volume

Fringe Festival: Reading as performance in 'The Quiet Volume'

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, September 10, 2013
In the coming weeks, Philadelphia will play host to myriad innovative, experimental and engaging performances -- including this one. Head to the Free Library for this interactive exploration of the act of reading where attendees become both actor and installation.
On the Concept of the Face, Regarding the Son of God

Flying Kite's picks for the 17th annual Fringe Festival

Lee Stabert Tuesday, September 10, 2013
One of Philadelphia's most exciting events is happening again this September. We help you cull through the listings.
Work by Rachel Citrino

Inliquid Artist Profile: Rachel Citrino

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, August 27, 2013
An interview with this Fishtown-based painter.
Work from Operation Eve students

Inventing the Future: Operation Eve taps the technical and creative talents of young women

Dana Henry Tuesday, August 13, 2013
According to the National Science Foundation, female fifth-graders demonstrate the same level of interest and ability in STEM subjects as their male counterparts. By ninth grade, they fall behind. This Breadboard program looks to close that gap.
The CRED team

In an era of budget cuts, CRED Magazine offers a creative outlet for the city's youth

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, July 30, 2013
While local schools continue to slash arts programming, the Village of Arts and Humanities produces a print magazine by youth for youth -- even finding the funds to pay their contributors.
Lynnette Shelley's The Dogs of War

InLiquid Artist Profile: Lynnette Shelley

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, July 30, 2013
This Ambler artist channels the natural world.
Mural Tour

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz in Germantown, murals galore and summer on the Parkway

Juliet Verde Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Summer is in full swing -- enjoy live jazz on the grass at Cliveden, take a mural tour with YIP and check out the transformed Eakin's Oval. 
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Baseball in Camden, brews on Broad Street and dining in University City

Juliet Verde Tuesday, July 23, 2013
This week's top events include a young professionals gathering in Camden, a GroundSwell happy hour at the PHS Pop-Up Garden and University City Dining Days.
Cassie Macdonald and Chris Haw at the Firehouse - Camden

On the Ground: An arts oasis blooms in Waterfront South

Tara Nurin Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Heart of Camden, a group of artists and community activists, is looking to transform this down-and-out neighborhood, starting with an innovative art space in a rehabbed firehouse.
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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Baseball and beer in Camden, biking in Fishtown and 'Magic' on South Street

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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