Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Best place to stock up for summer reading...
No one wants to pay $14 for a book that may or may not suck or that is going to go in a pile under the bed until you decide to throw it away. Just last week I was lamenting that there wasn't a "netflix" for books. I then remembered that such a thing does exist and it's called a library. However, if you're like me and can't handle the responsibility of borrowing a book from the city of Philadelphia, I suggest you visit AIDS thrift on 5th and Bainbridge. Upstairs they have rows and rows of books all for 90% off cover price--they didn't even bother to account for inflation. For all you mathematically challenged out there, this means a trashy mystery from 1973 with a cover price of 75 cents will only cost you 7 cents! Yesterday I purchased five books for $3.50. Among them a first edition Tales of the City book for Phil and a Judy Blume novel about a girls "First Time." The camp factor along makes the trek over to AIDS Thrift worth while.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
South Philly Living - Taking Advantage of Jersey Without Having to Live There
I haven't blogged in a really long time, but I really couldn't pass up the opportunity to share one of my favorite things about living in the shadow of the Walt Whitman (gay!) Bridge - taking advantage of all that South Jersey has to offer, without having to actually live there. Growing up in exurban South Jersey (Marlton 's slogan should read "Over an Hour to Philly at Rush Hour!") I knew early on that I would be fleeing the well-manicured lawns and soul-crushing homogeneity of suburban living as soon as was possible.
Settling in South Philadelphia after brief stints in Virginia and Oregon, I have come to realize that South Jersey ain't all that bad. Don't get me wrong, I'm not planning on moving there (unless we do the gay adoption thing, then sure, for the schools, maybe), but there are so many Jersey amenities a Philadelphian can take advantage of. As we're talking about the suburbs here, most activities do require a car. But there are even a few fun Jersey times to be had via public transportation (They call it PATCO. Which is native Lenni-Lenape for "Pea-Green Train from Seventies").
My two very favorite Jersey activities are buying gas and buying booze. They are both so much easier in Jersey, and cheaper too! Take gas - a hot topic in today's rapidly warming world. A gallon of gas, according to gasbuddy.com, is priced at $3.69 a gallon in South Philly. Gas at the Wawa in Pennsauken, NJ (just over the bridge! Then through Camden.) is priced at $3.21 a gallon. That's a savings of $0.48 a gallon. You just need to buy 6 1/4 gallons to pay for your bridge toll. And the very best part? You don't have to pump it yourself. Which really, is worth its weight in gold. Pumping gas is gross and barbaric - no disrespect to whoever will be pumping my gas next time I'm in Jersey!
Another activity that falls under the label of "Jersey - Cheaper and Easier" is buying booze. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board runs expensive, bureaucratic wine and spirit shops with very limited selection and hours. Did you know that whenever you buy alcohol in Pennsylvania, 18% of your purchase goes to help the town of Johnstown recover from a devastating flood . . . that took place in 1936? And forget about buying beer. You can either buy a case of beer at a warehouse-like beer distributor or pay an arm and a leg for a six-pack at a deli. In Jersey, you can choose from a wide variety of beer, wine, and liquor, in any size, at clean private liquor stores with helpful staff and convenient hours.
New Years Eve a few years ago fell on a Sunday. As Philadelphians know, most liquor stores are closed on Sundays in Philly. RJ and I decided to go buy some booze and champagne (OK, sparkling white wine) at our local Wine and Spirits Shop on Snyder Ave. by Ikea. This happens to be one of the few stores in Philly with Sunday hours. It was hell on earth. The line, literally, snaked through the store - twice. You couldn't even push your way up and down the aisles to make your selections. People were screaming and yelling and pushing. It looked like pandemonium was about to break out at any minute. We looked at each other, and I said "Let's go to Jersey!". In about twenty minutes, we were standing in a much shorter line at Canal's in Bellmawr, waiting to pay much less than we would have in Philly. We got home quicker than we would have had we waited at the store in South Philly. A word of caution, however. It is, technically, illegal for Pennsylvanians to bring booze over the bridge from Jersey. While the police no longer stop cars to search for alcohol, I still load my purchases into the trunk - just in case!
I realize I have just typed a whole heck of a lot about alcohol - which might make me worry a little bit. But, I still have plenty to say on the topic. As well as other Jersey activities like "Going to the Mall", "Bowling" and "Roller Skating". I will try to share as many insights as I can about using Jersey for its sparkling amenities and then high-tailing it back over the bridge to the City we all love. Thank God for E-Z Pass!
Settling in South Philadelphia after brief stints in Virginia and Oregon, I have come to realize that South Jersey ain't all that bad. Don't get me wrong, I'm not planning on moving there (unless we do the gay adoption thing, then sure, for the schools, maybe), but there are so many Jersey amenities a Philadelphian can take advantage of. As we're talking about the suburbs here, most activities do require a car. But there are even a few fun Jersey times to be had via public transportation (They call it PATCO. Which is native Lenni-Lenape for "Pea-Green Train from Seventies").
My two very favorite Jersey activities are buying gas and buying booze. They are both so much easier in Jersey, and cheaper too! Take gas - a hot topic in today's rapidly warming world. A gallon of gas, according to gasbuddy.com, is priced at $3.69 a gallon in South Philly. Gas at the Wawa in Pennsauken, NJ (just over the bridge! Then through Camden.) is priced at $3.21 a gallon. That's a savings of $0.48 a gallon. You just need to buy 6 1/4 gallons to pay for your bridge toll. And the very best part? You don't have to pump it yourself. Which really, is worth its weight in gold. Pumping gas is gross and barbaric - no disrespect to whoever will be pumping my gas next time I'm in Jersey!
Another activity that falls under the label of "Jersey - Cheaper and Easier" is buying booze. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board runs expensive, bureaucratic wine and spirit shops with very limited selection and hours. Did you know that whenever you buy alcohol in Pennsylvania, 18% of your purchase goes to help the town of Johnstown recover from a devastating flood . . . that took place in 1936? And forget about buying beer. You can either buy a case of beer at a warehouse-like beer distributor or pay an arm and a leg for a six-pack at a deli. In Jersey, you can choose from a wide variety of beer, wine, and liquor, in any size, at clean private liquor stores with helpful staff and convenient hours.
New Years Eve a few years ago fell on a Sunday. As Philadelphians know, most liquor stores are closed on Sundays in Philly. RJ and I decided to go buy some booze and champagne (OK, sparkling white wine) at our local Wine and Spirits Shop on Snyder Ave. by Ikea. This happens to be one of the few stores in Philly with Sunday hours. It was hell on earth. The line, literally, snaked through the store - twice. You couldn't even push your way up and down the aisles to make your selections. People were screaming and yelling and pushing. It looked like pandemonium was about to break out at any minute. We looked at each other, and I said "Let's go to Jersey!". In about twenty minutes, we were standing in a much shorter line at Canal's in Bellmawr, waiting to pay much less than we would have in Philly. We got home quicker than we would have had we waited at the store in South Philly. A word of caution, however. It is, technically, illegal for Pennsylvanians to bring booze over the bridge from Jersey. While the police no longer stop cars to search for alcohol, I still load my purchases into the trunk - just in case!
I realize I have just typed a whole heck of a lot about alcohol - which might make me worry a little bit. But, I still have plenty to say on the topic. As well as other Jersey activities like "Going to the Mall", "Bowling" and "Roller Skating". I will try to share as many insights as I can about using Jersey for its sparkling amenities and then high-tailing it back over the bridge to the City we all love. Thank God for E-Z Pass!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Print Center Evets--The real scoop
Center City District Gallery Night
Friday, April 18, 5:00-8:30pm
Center City art galleries will open their doors for Center City District Gallery Night. Gallery-goers can peruse a wide array of art while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeurves and cocktails. FREE and open to the public.
ie: come watch people who don't care about art come and get wasted on box wine. Pictures to follow.
Gallery Store Talks
An exciting opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts to discuss prints and photographs in an informal environment at The Print Center Gallery Store. Gallery Store Artists speak about their work, techniques and subject matter. We will offer a 10% discount on the artists’ works that day. FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, April 19, 2:00–3:00pm **SATURDAY**
Bill McRight + Alex Lukas
Both members of the artist collective Space 1026, McRight creates strange and fantastical creatures for magazines, sidewalks, walls and skateboards. He has worked with Cannonball Press, Saturday Skateboards, Swindle Magazine and Mishka NYC. Lukas, originally from Cambridge, MA, creates ‘zines under the name Cantab Publishing. His work has been seen in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Los Angeles as well as in Swindle Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times Book Review.
What this really means is AWESOME. According to an anonymous source, "Bill is really hot in a dirty old man kind of way."
Currently On View:
The Road Not Taken: Orit Hofshi
Etchings & Drypoints 2005-2008: Bill Scott
The Philadelphia Etchings: Janet Towbin
On view through Saturday, May 17, 2008
All events are free and open to the public and will take place at The Print Center unless otherwise noted.
To register, contact Eli VandenBerg at evandenberg@printcenter.org or 215.735.6090 x1
Receive a $5 discount when you sign up for membership and a Print Center Series program at the same time!
SAVE THE DATE
May 31 – August 2, 2008
The Triumph of Democracy: Inside the Studio: Benjamin Edwards
82nd Annual International Competition: Photography
Juried by Joel M. Smith, Curator of Photography, Princeton University Art Museum
Saturday, May 31
Opening Reception 3:00–5:00pm
Gallery Talk by Juror: 3:30pm
Friday, April 18, 5:00-8:30pm
Center City art galleries will open their doors for Center City District Gallery Night. Gallery-goers can peruse a wide array of art while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeurves and cocktails. FREE and open to the public.
ie: come watch people who don't care about art come and get wasted on box wine. Pictures to follow.
Gallery Store Talks
An exciting opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts to discuss prints and photographs in an informal environment at The Print Center Gallery Store. Gallery Store Artists speak about their work, techniques and subject matter. We will offer a 10% discount on the artists’ works that day. FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, April 19, 2:00–3:00pm **SATURDAY**
Bill McRight + Alex Lukas
Both members of the artist collective Space 1026, McRight creates strange and fantastical creatures for magazines, sidewalks, walls and skateboards. He has worked with Cannonball Press, Saturday Skateboards, Swindle Magazine and Mishka NYC. Lukas, originally from Cambridge, MA, creates ‘zines under the name Cantab Publishing. His work has been seen in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Los Angeles as well as in Swindle Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times Book Review.
What this really means is AWESOME. According to an anonymous source, "Bill is really hot in a dirty old man kind of way."
Currently On View:
The Road Not Taken: Orit Hofshi
Etchings & Drypoints 2005-2008: Bill Scott
The Philadelphia Etchings: Janet Towbin
On view through Saturday, May 17, 2008
All events are free and open to the public and will take place at The Print Center unless otherwise noted.
To register, contact Eli VandenBerg at evandenberg@printcenter.org or 215.735.6090 x1
Receive a $5 discount when you sign up for membership and a Print Center Series program at the same time!
SAVE THE DATE
May 31 – August 2, 2008
The Triumph of Democracy: Inside the Studio: Benjamin Edwards
82nd Annual International Competition: Photography
Juried by Joel M. Smith, Curator of Photography, Princeton University Art Museum
Saturday, May 31
Opening Reception 3:00–5:00pm
Gallery Talk by Juror: 3:30pm
South Philly Biennial
I can't say I know much about it, but it looks like it might be awesome.
The South-Philly BiennialSaturday May 31st, noon – 6pm (rain date June 1st)Outdoors at Italian market (9th and Christian)
Contact: Athena@baratfoundation.org
Southphilly summer beings May 31st , in the bustling Italian Market on a parking lot next to Dibruno’s. The local population will witness as the city’s Emerging artists install an oasis for one day. With help of acclaimed artist, Lizzie Fitch and a network of her contemporaries hailing from New York and Baltimore, the Frank Rizzo parking lot will bloom in a multi media forest including sculpture, painting, drawing, video, and performance. Anyone who passes through the space can become a rockstar with our live band karaoke, while everyone can expect face painting, fortune telling, and magic. The day will dazzle with performances by Sweatheart, a sneak preview at the Fringe Festival, a brass ensemble led by David Fishkin, a big band with Jimmy Cousins, and the untamed antics of the World Café’s Showcase Family, Bonnie Showcase, as she hosts this summer’s extravaganza.The South Philly Biennial is a project of the Barat Foundation and vision of local artist and organizer, Athena Barat. The Barat Foundation is a registered 501c3 not for-profit art and education foundation whose mission is to “transform lives through an interactive educational experience based on cultural exchange, artistic expression, humanistic values, and a commitment to each individual's creative potential”. Athena says the goal of this event is to promote art in the public sphere through community collaboration. A myriad of artists will be represented and present with their diverse world in this free and open public event. The South Philly Biennial is working in partnership with local organizations and members of the community, artists and supporters alike, to kick off a truly extraordinary summer.
For further information on the event and a list of participating sponsers and artists please visit
http://southphillybiennial.blogspot.com/
below is another way to get involved. contact liz rywelski [liz.rywelski@gmail.com] for more info:
"One of the things I'm putting together for this day is a book table. We are looking for zines, books, and free publications.
A list of book-maker contact information will be available since the books will not be for sale.
If you would like to send a book for view only please reply with your address and book size and I will send you an envelope.
If you are local I can pick- up, if you are in the area just drop-off at my house in the Italian Market, or just bring to the table the day of!"
The South-Philly BiennialSaturday May 31st, noon – 6pm (rain date June 1st)Outdoors at Italian market (9th and Christian)
Contact: Athena@baratfoundation.org
Southphilly summer beings May 31st , in the bustling Italian Market on a parking lot next to Dibruno’s. The local population will witness as the city’s Emerging artists install an oasis for one day. With help of acclaimed artist, Lizzie Fitch and a network of her contemporaries hailing from New York and Baltimore, the Frank Rizzo parking lot will bloom in a multi media forest including sculpture, painting, drawing, video, and performance. Anyone who passes through the space can become a rockstar with our live band karaoke, while everyone can expect face painting, fortune telling, and magic. The day will dazzle with performances by Sweatheart, a sneak preview at the Fringe Festival, a brass ensemble led by David Fishkin, a big band with Jimmy Cousins, and the untamed antics of the World Café’s Showcase Family, Bonnie Showcase, as she hosts this summer’s extravaganza.The South Philly Biennial is a project of the Barat Foundation and vision of local artist and organizer, Athena Barat. The Barat Foundation is a registered 501c3 not for-profit art and education foundation whose mission is to “transform lives through an interactive educational experience based on cultural exchange, artistic expression, humanistic values, and a commitment to each individual's creative potential”. Athena says the goal of this event is to promote art in the public sphere through community collaboration. A myriad of artists will be represented and present with their diverse world in this free and open public event. The South Philly Biennial is working in partnership with local organizations and members of the community, artists and supporters alike, to kick off a truly extraordinary summer.
For further information on the event and a list of participating sponsers and artists please visit
http://southphillybiennial.blogspot.com/
below is another way to get involved. contact liz rywelski [liz.rywelski@gmail.com] for more info:
"One of the things I'm putting together for this day is a book table. We are looking for zines, books, and free publications.
A list of book-maker contact information will be available since the books will not be for sale.
If you would like to send a book for view only please reply with your address and book size and I will send you an envelope.
If you are local I can pick- up, if you are in the area just drop-off at my house in the Italian Market, or just bring to the table the day of!"
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Dr. Wakefield DDS, the hippest dentist in town
For the past week I have been suffering from a numbing pain coming from my lower left jaw. I know that I'm most likely going to have this tooth pulled. In true last minute McGinley fashion, I choose to get it checked out when right before my face is about to fall off. So Anna and Eli recommended "The Gay Dentist", Dr Wakefield. Not only was this man understanding of my situation (no dental, whaa) he was very accommodating and friendly. He opened his office early to check out my toof! Not to mention he had the coolest pair of specs I've seen on a gentlemen yet. In short, thank you and Eli and Anna another great Philly tip.
P.s. if anyone was wondering Dr. Wakefield told me I have an infected impacted wisdom tooth. Wish me luck getting this evil thing pulled out my head.
PPS--eli here to share this lovely pic of our dear Doc. Should you care to make a more through aquantance, visit
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Farmers' Markets in the City of Philadelphia
It's about time for local, amazing food. Start planning your weeks around these offerings.
Reading Terminal Market: Open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.12th & Arch Streets, (215) 922-2317
The Italian Market: Closed Sunday afternoons and Monday. 9th Street between Catharine & Wharton Streets, (215) 922-5557
Second Street Farmers’ Market: Many unusual farmers, including goat cheese farmer and organic growers. Open June-mid-November, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2nd & South Streets, (215) 568-0830
South & Passyunk Farmers’ Market: Small market with produce, flowers and plants. Open mid-May-Thanksgiving, Tuesday from 2-7 p.m. South Street & Passyunk Avenue, (215) 733-9599
South Street West Farmers’ Market: Apples, peaches, organic growers, baked foods, preserves and more. Open June-mid-November, Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. 16th & South Streets, (215) 568-0830
Clark Park Farmers’ Market: Organic produce, flowers, bedding plants, herbs and baked goods. Open June-mid-November, Thursday from 3-7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 43rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, (215) 243-0555
Cliveden Park Farmers’ Market: Baker and a produce vendor with cider, jam, canned goods and vegetables. Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Chew Avenue & Johnson Street, (215) 568-0830
12th Street Farmers' Market: Small market with produce and flowers. Open June-mid-October, Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. 12th Street between Walnut & Locust Streets, (215) 568-0830
Fitler Square Farmers’ Market: Small market with organic produce and flowers. Open May-mid-November, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 23rd & Pine Streets, (215) 568-0830
Firehouse Farmers’ Market: Located in a former Victorian Firehouse; offers produce, meats, dairy products, flowers and breakfast. Open year-round, Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 701 S. 50th Street at Baltimore Avenue, (215) 724-7660.
Dutch Country Farmers’ Market: Six vendors selling produce, deli goods, hot sandwiches, pretzels, Jewish breads and rotisserie meats. Open year-round, Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 2031 Cottman Avenue, (215) 745-6008
Lancaster County Farmers’ Market: More than a dozen booths, including fresh and smoked meats, pretzels, produce and baked goods. Open year-round, Tuesday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 5942 Germantown Avenue, (215) 843-9564
Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market: More than a dozen vendors selling cut-to-order meats, produce, dairy and ethnic cuisine. Open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8229 Germantown & Southampton Avenues, (215) 248-3336
Palmer Park Farmers’ Market: Small market with large variety of produce. Open June-November, Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Frankford Avenue & E. Palmer Street, (215) 568-0830
Lincoln High School Farmers’ Market: Approximately six farmers offering organic produce, goat cheese, fresh fruit and Amish baked goods. Open June-October, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Roland Avenue near Ryan Avenue, (215) 733-9599
Ridge & Girard Farmers’ Market: Small market with produce grown by area teens, as well as fresh cut flowers, Lancaster County fruits and vegetables, herb and flower seedlings. Open June-October, Friday from 2-6 p.m. Ridge & Girard Avenues, (215) 733-9599
Park & Grange Farmers’ Market: Small market with Lancaster County fruits and vegetables. Open June-October, Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Park & Grange Avenues, near Broad & Olney Streets, (215) 733-9599
Freedom Square Farmers’ Market: Small market with locally grown fruits and vegetables, Amish baked goods and barbecue chicken and ribs. Open June-October, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Germantown Avenue & Wister Street, (215) 733-9599
Lancaster Avenue Farmers’ Market: Small market with organic produce and breads, flowers and pastured meats. Open June-October, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lancaster & Powelton Avenues, (215) 733-9599
Spruce & 33rd Farmers’ Market: Small market featuring organic produce. Open June-October, Thursday from 12 noon-6 p.m. 33rd & Spruce Streets, (215) 733-9599
Reading Terminal Market: Open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.12th & Arch Streets, (215) 922-2317
The Italian Market: Closed Sunday afternoons and Monday. 9th Street between Catharine & Wharton Streets, (215) 922-5557
Second Street Farmers’ Market: Many unusual farmers, including goat cheese farmer and organic growers. Open June-mid-November, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2nd & South Streets, (215) 568-0830
South & Passyunk Farmers’ Market: Small market with produce, flowers and plants. Open mid-May-Thanksgiving, Tuesday from 2-7 p.m. South Street & Passyunk Avenue, (215) 733-9599
South Street West Farmers’ Market: Apples, peaches, organic growers, baked foods, preserves and more. Open June-mid-November, Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. 16th & South Streets, (215) 568-0830
Clark Park Farmers’ Market: Organic produce, flowers, bedding plants, herbs and baked goods. Open June-mid-November, Thursday from 3-7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 43rd Street & Baltimore Avenue, (215) 243-0555
Cliveden Park Farmers’ Market: Baker and a produce vendor with cider, jam, canned goods and vegetables. Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. Chew Avenue & Johnson Street, (215) 568-0830
12th Street Farmers' Market: Small market with produce and flowers. Open June-mid-October, Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. 12th Street between Walnut & Locust Streets, (215) 568-0830
Fitler Square Farmers’ Market: Small market with organic produce and flowers. Open May-mid-November, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 23rd & Pine Streets, (215) 568-0830
Firehouse Farmers’ Market: Located in a former Victorian Firehouse; offers produce, meats, dairy products, flowers and breakfast. Open year-round, Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 701 S. 50th Street at Baltimore Avenue, (215) 724-7660.
Dutch Country Farmers’ Market: Six vendors selling produce, deli goods, hot sandwiches, pretzels, Jewish breads and rotisserie meats. Open year-round, Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 2031 Cottman Avenue, (215) 745-6008
Lancaster County Farmers’ Market: More than a dozen booths, including fresh and smoked meats, pretzels, produce and baked goods. Open year-round, Tuesday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 5942 Germantown Avenue, (215) 843-9564
Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market: More than a dozen vendors selling cut-to-order meats, produce, dairy and ethnic cuisine. Open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8229 Germantown & Southampton Avenues, (215) 248-3336
Palmer Park Farmers’ Market: Small market with large variety of produce. Open June-November, Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Frankford Avenue & E. Palmer Street, (215) 568-0830
Lincoln High School Farmers’ Market: Approximately six farmers offering organic produce, goat cheese, fresh fruit and Amish baked goods. Open June-October, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Roland Avenue near Ryan Avenue, (215) 733-9599
Ridge & Girard Farmers’ Market: Small market with produce grown by area teens, as well as fresh cut flowers, Lancaster County fruits and vegetables, herb and flower seedlings. Open June-October, Friday from 2-6 p.m. Ridge & Girard Avenues, (215) 733-9599
Park & Grange Farmers’ Market: Small market with Lancaster County fruits and vegetables. Open June-October, Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Park & Grange Avenues, near Broad & Olney Streets, (215) 733-9599
Freedom Square Farmers’ Market: Small market with locally grown fruits and vegetables, Amish baked goods and barbecue chicken and ribs. Open June-October, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Germantown Avenue & Wister Street, (215) 733-9599
Lancaster Avenue Farmers’ Market: Small market with organic produce and breads, flowers and pastured meats. Open June-October, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lancaster & Powelton Avenues, (215) 733-9599
Spruce & 33rd Farmers’ Market: Small market featuring organic produce. Open June-October, Thursday from 12 noon-6 p.m. 33rd & Spruce Streets, (215) 733-9599
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Call for Entries
I'll be really honest that I don't much care for the jurors (except the prize juror who is lovely), but I like to support the queer causes and some exposure in that community wouldn't hurt, eh?
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The William Way Community Center (WWCC) Art Gallery calls all emerging local artists 18
years of age or older of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender communities.
ELIGIBILITY
2- Dimensional works, drawings, paintings, mixed media & photographs. Works should be
suitably framed & ready for gallery hanging with overall measurements not exceeding 50”
x 50”.
DEADLINE
Works are to be hand delivered only on Saturday, May 3 or Sunday, May 4 between noon
and 2pm at the WWCC, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia. WWCC will not accept shipments.
ENTRANCE FEE
$10 for one entry, and $20 for two entries.
JURORS
K. Pannepacker, Textile Artist and Curator
Rachelle Lee Smith, Photographer
Prize Juror: John Caperton, Curator of Prints and Photographs
at the Print Center
PRIZES
One artist selected for solo exhibition, 3 artists selected for group exhibition at the WWCC
during the 2008 Calendar year.
INFORMATION
Please contact Candice Thompson, Director of Center Services, 215-732-2220 or
firstrep@waygay.org
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The William Way Community Center (WWCC) Art Gallery calls all emerging local artists 18
years of age or older of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender communities.
ELIGIBILITY
2- Dimensional works, drawings, paintings, mixed media & photographs. Works should be
suitably framed & ready for gallery hanging with overall measurements not exceeding 50”
x 50”.
DEADLINE
Works are to be hand delivered only on Saturday, May 3 or Sunday, May 4 between noon
and 2pm at the WWCC, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia. WWCC will not accept shipments.
ENTRANCE FEE
$10 for one entry, and $20 for two entries.
JURORS
K. Pannepacker, Textile Artist and Curator
Rachelle Lee Smith, Photographer
Prize Juror: John Caperton, Curator of Prints and Photographs
at the Print Center
PRIZES
One artist selected for solo exhibition, 3 artists selected for group exhibition at the WWCC
during the 2008 Calendar year.
INFORMATION
Please contact Candice Thompson, Director of Center Services, 215-732-2220 or
firstrep@waygay.org
food
Tonight The Print Center is hosting an event with Shelley Spector. It runs from 6-8pm and will surely be interesting. However, if you can't get your ass in gear for art, you best at least come for the food. All food is from great little spots in my neighborhood. First stop was Matteo's on the corner of 12th and Ritner. All the ravioli's and gnocci and spagetti and who knows what else looked amazing. I stuck with stuffed olives, maranated mushrooms and maranated mozzarella--all this for under $10!
Next stop, Caccia's bakery on Ritner and 16th. Small and non-discript with amazing bread, tomato pie, and stromboli. Better than Sarcones (yeah, I said it). As an added bonus, I get repremanded every time I go in there for ordering wrong. It keeps me in my place.
Next stop, Caccia's bakery on Ritner and 16th. Small and non-discript with amazing bread, tomato pie, and stromboli. Better than Sarcones (yeah, I said it). As an added bonus, I get repremanded every time I go in there for ordering wrong. It keeps me in my place.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
News from Lomo
Here's the info from my neighborhood association. Do what you will with it.
1. A CANDIDATES NIGHT is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 at Neumann-Goretti High School in the auditorium. It is my understanding that Dougherty, Keller, Farnese and DiCicco will be there, and perhaps the Republican running as well.
2. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS is getting better in Philadelphia. http://www.readynotifypa.org/ will send email or text messages to your phone in the event of an emergency in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks or Chester counties. If you use these services, it's wise to subscribe.
3. The CLEAN-UP today, as part of Mayor Nutter's plan for Philadelphia, was a great success. We had a good turnout, and were able to collect at least a ton of garbage from various areas. If we didn't get to your street or block, we'll try in the near future.
Starbucks donated coffee, Citizens Alliance pitched in, and neighbors from the west side of Broad Street came to help us. Though we sometimes think that our streets have gone to the dogs, we really do live in a great area where people still come out and pull together. I guarantee that many other areas of the city didn't have our turnout or support. Thanks to all who participated!
Hope to see you around the block-
Carter
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Lower Moyamensing Civic Association
LoMoPhilly@yahoo.com
http://www.lomophilly.org
1. A CANDIDATES NIGHT is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 at Neumann-Goretti High School in the auditorium. It is my understanding that Dougherty, Keller, Farnese and DiCicco will be there, and perhaps the Republican running as well.
2. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS is getting better in Philadelphia. http://www.readynotifypa.org/ will send email or text messages to your phone in the event of an emergency in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks or Chester counties. If you use these services, it's wise to subscribe.
3. The CLEAN-UP today, as part of Mayor Nutter's plan for Philadelphia, was a great success. We had a good turnout, and were able to collect at least a ton of garbage from various areas. If we didn't get to your street or block, we'll try in the near future.
Starbucks donated coffee, Citizens Alliance pitched in, and neighbors from the west side of Broad Street came to help us. Though we sometimes think that our streets have gone to the dogs, we really do live in a great area where people still come out and pull together. I guarantee that many other areas of the city didn't have our turnout or support. Thanks to all who participated!
Hope to see you around the block-
Carter
-------------------
Lower Moyamensing Civic Association
LoMoPhilly@yahoo.com
http://www.lomophilly.org
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Philly Favorites
This is a blog about Philly. I'll be inciting the help of a lovely cast of characters to help me by sharing with us their areas of Philadelphia expertise. It will be interesting. I promise.
I've been stalling on this blog since I felt that it was necessary to create a deep and wonderful introductory post. I no longer feel this way. Rather, as this is a blog about, among other things, all that is wonderful about Philadelphia, I will begin listing my favorites. I will continue in this fashion until I find something better to write about.
Favorite gallery: The Print Center I will be giving many plugs for The Print Center as it is my wonderful place of employment. However, I can say that when I first discovered The Print Center many years ago, long before they paid my salary, it immediately became one of my favorite destinations. The shows are wonderful, the staff is friendly and the space is peaceful. I highly recommend coming in.
Favorite gym: Fitness Works I guess it's a bit of a misnomer to say that this is my favorite gym as it is the only gym I have ever gone to. However, it is all that is wonderful and frightening about South Philly rolled into one.
I've been stalling on this blog since I felt that it was necessary to create a deep and wonderful introductory post. I no longer feel this way. Rather, as this is a blog about, among other things, all that is wonderful about Philadelphia, I will begin listing my favorites. I will continue in this fashion until I find something better to write about.
Favorite gallery: The Print Center I will be giving many plugs for The Print Center as it is my wonderful place of employment. However, I can say that when I first discovered The Print Center many years ago, long before they paid my salary, it immediately became one of my favorite destinations. The shows are wonderful, the staff is friendly and the space is peaceful. I highly recommend coming in.
Favorite gym: Fitness Works I guess it's a bit of a misnomer to say that this is my favorite gym as it is the only gym I have ever gone to. However, it is all that is wonderful and frightening about South Philly rolled into one.
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