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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Camden's Third Thursday, PHAIR and fabric arts

This week, peruse art across the river, shop crafts and antiques at a new outdoor market, and see Fairmount Park's historic homes go soft.

The Tumble by Robert Goodman

Boosting creativity at the intersection of art and community

The Knight Arts challenge continues to foster some of Philadelphia most creative projects. Here are three of this year's winners, all working to make Philadelphia a more interesting, stimulating and engaging place.

Riversharks

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz, murals, cold brews and baseball

This week's featured events include the Philadelphia Jazz Festival, an impressive mural project in Frankford and Brews at the Ballpark in Camden.

3rd Ward

From the Editor: Has coworking reached its critical mass?

Does Philadelphia's recent wave of coworking spaces say something bigger about our regional economy? Brooklyn transplant 3rd Ward, opening this summer in South Kensington, could be a bellwether. 

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On the Ground: Circus Arts thrive in Germantown

Whether you're looking to swing through the air or impress friends with killer juggling skills, the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts welcomes all comers -- including yearly interns from nearby Mastery Charter School.

Ladyfest

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Art for woman, art for hunger and Jewish tunes

This week's top events include a couple of art-related benefits and the city's inaugural Jewish Music Festival. Klezmer for life.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Latin films, cool parks & funding for artists

This week's rundown of the city's best events includes a specialized film festival, an examination of the growing railway-turned-park movement and a chat about how artists can earn funding.

Ana Rankin

InLiquid Artist Profile: Stargazing with Ana Vizcarra Rankin

This Uruguayan-born artist works in multiple media, creating elaborate layered maps inspired by stars in the night sky.

Mike Stampler - Norman Porter Co.

Made in Fishtown

Philly's manufacturing legacy is alive and well in Fishtown, where boutique denim tailors, motorcycle makers and furniture fabricators continue to ply their crafts.

Science Festival

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Local art and hands-on science

There's a ton to do in Philadelphia this week. In addition to Philly Tech Week, enjoy a couple of awesome art events and explore the mature side of science at NextFab Studio.

Farm and Food

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Independent film, local food and pickling prowess

This week's can't miss events include a retrospective on the TLA, a celebration of local agriculture and a crash course in fermented foods.

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Inventing the Future: Rethinking Market Street

The Porch at 30th Street Station sparked the effort to makeover a key stretch of Market Street. In a few short years, this vital University City corridor will be denser, more vibrant and increasingly pedestrian-friendly.

PIT

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PIFA's Philly Night, sketch comedy and architecture talk

This week's best events include free live music at the Kimmel Center, open mic improv and a lecture by a member of the firm behind the 9/11 Memorial (and the upcoming Temple Library).

Germantown Weekend

On the Ground: Countdown to Germantown Day

This weekend, Flying Kite is helping kick off six months of neighborhood fun culminating in the 330th anniversary of Germantown's founding. Join us for our last big event 'On the Ground' in Northwest Philly!

Benjamins Desk

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Press tips for artists, Equal Dollars and an innovative business club

This week's events run-down features a seminar for press-starved artists (co-sponsored by Flying Kite) as well as a film screening and networking opportunity.
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