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Mayor of Wissahickon Creek

MAYOR OF WISSAHICKON CREEK: Come In From the Rain

Aaron Krolikowski Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Valley Green opens our new weekly comic strip, with visions of the Red Cake Festival dancing in the young fox's head.
Clark Park Solstice

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Night Market, PhotoWalk, Summer Solstice

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Get ?uestlove grub on Washington Ave., image-gathering in Germantown, and a long-running music and arts fest in Clark Park.
Manyunk Arts Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Festivals in Manayunk and Narberth, Summer Stake

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Arts, music and summer in northwest Philly and on the Main Line, plus locally sourced eats to benefit local creative projects.
Roder Lotus

INLIQUID: Fused Glass with a Persian and Swiss Twist

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Iman Roder's painstaking process, which also includes copper and brass foil, yields 2D art panels, jewelry, tables and even nightlights.
Bubblebop for Mayor abstract

Coming Next Week: Serial Cartoon 'Mayor of Wissahickon Creek' Debuts

Aaron Krolikowski Tuesday, June 19, 2012
If 'Game Change' met 'Wind in the Willows,' their serial comic strip love child might look something like this, from the mind of West Philadelphia's Aaron Krolikowski.
4017 Lancaster Ave

FLYING PHOTO: Opening Night for Transformation 19104

Bailey Elizabeth Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Flying Kite's inaugural art exhibition, Transformation 19104, opened as part of Second Friday at its On the Ground HQ at 4017 Lancaster Ave. 
Crowded Beach Scene

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: #wearthebeach, Pinto & Barnes, Philly Cup

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Winston & Duke unveils at North Shore Beach Club, talking modernism at the Woodmere, and skateboarders take over Pop's Playground.
Mirvis | Over the River and Through the Woods

ON THE GROUND: Artists Set for 'Transformation 19104' Exhibition, Friday's Opening

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, June 05, 2012
The Tiberinos, Traction Company and Liberia are all represented in the artist lineup for our inaugural exhibition at 4017 Lancaster Ave. this Friday from 6-9 p.m.
Art for the cash poor

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Reelabilities, Public Pianos, Art for Cash Poor

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Films that reveal and inspire, 704 keys that don't play themselves, and some of the best art made in the city at bargain prices.
The staff at RELAPSE

Sound Trends: How Philadelphia-Area Independent Record Labels Remain Viable

Elliott Sharp Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Our writer checks in with Siltbreeze, Relapse, Seclusiasis and Data Garden, among local labels adapting to the industry's changing landscape.
CultureWorks abstract

CultureWorks opening coworking space at 1315 Walnut St. on Oct. 1

Andy Sharpe Friday, May 25, 2012
The cultural strategy and resource gurus are seeking founding members for their 4,500 square foot space inside the at 1315 Walnut St.
4017 Lancaster wide

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Night Market, Under the Stars, BYO BBQ

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Taste NoLibs Friday night, Latino theater on Saturday night, and a classic West Philly party on Memorial Day at Flying Kite's new HQ.
Gumball Machine

INLIQUID: ARTchiving with Kensington's Rebecca Jacoby

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Her mixed-media paintings and drawings evolve naturally across the canvas and will on sale at Art for the Cash Poor on June 9-10.
Bonnie Macallister

ON THE GROUND: Call For Artists for Exhibition at 4017 Lancaster

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Bonnie MacAllister returns to the site of last fall's exhibit for LOOK! to help curate Flying Kite's inaugural exhibit: Transformation 19104.
Union Transfer

Sound Effect: How A Music Venue Can Lift a Neighborhood

Lee Stabert Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Neighborhoods often fight live music venues, but they might be missing out. The Boot & Saddle on South Broad is next.
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