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EDITOR'S PICK: Get Dirty in 2011 at The Clay Studio

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Now's your chance to make something this year. Three winter classes start in the next week at the internationally renowned, non-profit promoter of the ceramic arts in Old City.
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Design Phan on the Fly: Do-It-All JAGR Keeps Moving

Caroline Tiger Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Michael Gruber and John Levitties are raking in awards and antiques and creating art galleries and restaurants, including a Marc Vetri eatery at a former Broad St. Buick showroom.
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EDITOR'S PICK: No Place Like Independent Craft Market for the Holidays

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, December 14, 2010
It is positively impossible to have more fun on a holiday shopping trek: More than 40 talented handmade and vintage vendors, five bands and free Pabst on Saturday in Fishtown.
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MOVING PICTURE: Down on Arts Street, Textiles Transform and Transcend

Walking Whale Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Kathryn Pannepacker and Handmade with the Homeless provide creativity as a tool for self-expression and community for those in transition, as well as some amazing crafts like scarves and ornaments.  
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FLYING PHOTO: Nobody Does First Friday Like Frankford Ave.

Jeff Fusco Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Even as temperatures dipped to more seasonally appropriate numbers, Frankford Avenue in Fishtown was a hotspot for First Friday, offering up tango lessons, country-western 45s, and free kittens.
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EDITOR'S PICK: Don't Just Make a Gingerbread House, Create a Masterpiece with the Reverend

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, December 07, 2010
The Reverend Michael Alan's work at Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction can taste sweet or look old and slightly evil. Whichever you prefer, you should put his gingerbread house workshop on your holiday to-do list.
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Custom Cuts: Manayunk Woodworker Nails Sustainable Sawmill

Mike Morsch Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Steve Ebner's passion for anything wood has helped build a sustainable sawmill operation unlike any other in the region when it comes to offering historic lumber for restoration, renovation and construction.
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Goodbye Starving Artist, Hello Creative Economy

Frank Sinatra Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Multiple programs at the University of the Arts are encouraging students to take financial ownership of their work and talents, and its Corzo Center is challenging them to cash in on their art.
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Icons as Paper Cutouts, Public Art Keep South Philly Artist Walking Fine Line

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 30, 2010
With religious and political figures among his subjects and public spaces his usual showroom, Joe Boruchow's art inspires thought or outrage. Decide for yourself in the friendly confines of The Bean on South Street, where his exhibit runs through Dec. 7. 
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WANTED: Technology Connectors to Boost Arts Organizations

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 23, 2010
If you're a technology pro with a thirst for the arts or community service, read on to learn how to make a difference with the Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia. 
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TEDx Marks its Spot in Philly

Joe Petrucci Thursday, November 18, 2010
The inaugural TEDx Philly event, a celebration of innovative ideas happening right here and right now, took over the Kimmel Center in Center City on Thursday. Here's why we thought it was awesome and can't wait for the next one.
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EDITOR'S PICK: Machinato Causa Explores Digital Fab

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The Breadboard non-profit program of NextFab Studio brought together artists Laureen Griffin, Marisha Simons and Peter Hanley for this cutting-edge exhibit, which opens Friday, at the Esther Klein Gallery.
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MOVING PICTURE: The Game Developers at Cipher Prime Are All Grown Up (sort of)

Walking Whale Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Shots of wine at a video game release party paved the way for the co-founders of this Old City interactive shop to fulfill their childhood dreams. They've also grown into one of the region's most promising entertainment tech startups.
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FLYING PHOTO: BarCamp Philly a Sold-Out User-Generated Blast

Jeff Fusco Tuesday, November 16, 2010
What do you get when you throw a few hundred techies and creatives together in Center City and let them decide what their day-long conference will cover? Photographer Jeff Fusco captured some of BarCamp Philly's user-generated brilliance at University of the Arts.
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Citywide Fall Cleaning at 44 Parks

Joe Petrucci Friday, November 12, 2010
Led by an inspiring effort at Mt. Airy, hundreds of volunteers will be at Philly's parks on Saturday for an ambitious cleanup.                                                    Find out where and how you and your friends can help.
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