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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Trenton Ave. Arts, Wheat Beer, Green in the 'Burbs

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 15, 2012

It's sculpture derby time in Kensington, craft brew and food in Newbold and energy independence day in Modena.

Arts and Culture, Design, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

Media, South Philadelphia, Queen Village / Pennsport

ARTS&BUSINESS: Getting Strategic With Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Flying Kite staff Thursday, May 10, 2012

With help from the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, KZB Advisors principal Karen Zinn facilitated a strategic plan that will help Isaiah Zagar's gang of mosaic magic-makers keep shining on.

Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Regionalism

Washington Square West, Bella Vista / Italian Market

Alexandra Schmidt-Ullrich, Will McHale, and Katie Winkler.

Philly Works Reveals City's Hidden Underbelly of Makers

Sue Spolan Tuesday, May 08, 2012

This partnership that promotes Philadelphia's makers has a call for submissions for its annual Qualities of Life Philadelphia show through July 1.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Neighborhood Innovation, Regionalism

Center City, South Philadelphia, Kensington/Port Richmond

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Free Speech, Brewerytown Spring, Art Stars

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 08, 2012

See this year's best film on free speech and get crafty with mom with hundreds of vendors and lots of music and good food across the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, International Talent, Media, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill

Redevelopment from Spring Garden St, headed north

Are Pieces Finally in Place for North Broad's Renaissance?

Andy Sharpe Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Between Temple University and Spring Garden Street, recent developments seem to be creating a cultural and educational destination.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Higher Education, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Sustainability, Tourism, Venture Capital

Center City, North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Sacred Sites, Lost Treasures, Burger Brawl

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, May 01, 2012

An architectural walking tour in Rittenhouse, gritty photos under the El, and a beefy battle to build a computer lab.

Arts and Culture, Food, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, South Philadelphia, Bella Vista / Italian Market, Fishtown, Rittenhouse Square

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Flashlight Mob, Women of Fire and Blood, Low Lives

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Shine your own light on sculpture at the art museum, get mythological at Walking Fish, and get low with a worldwide network at Little Berlin.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Nightlife

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond, Northern Liberties

INLIQUID: Daniel Gafanhoto's Messy Room

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Having just moved to Philadelphia from Brazil last year, this fine art photographer has made the most of his change of scenery.

Arts and Culture, Design, International Talent, Media

Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum

Can the Center City Jazz Festival Help Revive Philadelphia Jazz?

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Ernest Stuart's effort originated on Kickstarter and now goes off on April 28 at four venues with 20 of Philadelphia's top jazz performers.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: NextFab Party, Run for Clean Air, Science Festival

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Party with innovators, 100 partners and 100,000-plus visitors for science and 5K on MLK.

Arts and Culture, Emerging Technology, Sustainability

Center City, South Philadelphia, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum

Philly vs. Detroit: A Story Slam and Mistaken Identities

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, April 17, 2012

A first-time visit to Detroit reveals the makings of a true story of opportunity as First Person Arts' upcoming event reveals both cities' mistaken identities.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability