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May 16th, 2008
Posted by uwishunu
tagged as   Arts  Music  Rittenhouse  Shopping

Post by Katherine Silkaitis

Tucked among the old-world charm of Rittenhouse Square are two violin shops that keep alive an art founded – well, in the old world.

William Moennig & Son first opened in Philadelphia in 1909 and the intimate shop, housed in a quaint rowhouse, both sells and repairs violins, violas and cellos. Dick Donovan, a partner in the firm, said the business has always catered to serious players and professionals – it counts Yo [...]

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May 14th, 2008
Posted by uwishunu
tagged as   Arts

No plans tonight? Stop by the Photo West Gallery on Lancaster Avenue, for a tour of Live With It, a new exhibit at the gallery.

Experience how art can be creatively incorporated throughout your home. Join Eileen Tognini and several artists for the tour at the gallery. From site-specific installations to framed photographs, you’ll experience how art can be incorporated into home spaces in unique ways.

You can purchase tickets off the Center For Emerging Visual [...]

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May 13th, 2008
Posted by Eric
tagged as   Arts

I always find myself asking, “What is going to be the next exhibit at the Lorenzo Homar Gallery?” And just for a quick history lesson, Taller’s Lorenzo Homar Gallery bears the name of one of Puerto Rico’s greatest graphic visual artists and is the region’s only art gallery dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean Art.

Well, starting May 9th, 2008, Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. is proud to present the work of Brooklyn-based artist Miguel Luciano, in a solo show [...]

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May 12th, 2008
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By Kelly White

The Mounds versus the Vegans sounds like an everyday dilemma between your average soy boy and a candy rack. But it’s actually the subject of Trenton Doyle Hancock’s new installation at the ICA, “Wow That’s Mean And Other Vegan Cuisine”. The Tyler School of Art grad came up with the idea of a mythical universe in which Mounds, human/plant hybrids, and Vegans, nefarious tofu fiends, are at odds. You heard right–vegans aren’t always the most [...]

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May 9th, 2008
Posted by Eric.Smith
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Today, from 6 to 9PM at the Photo West Gallery on Lancaster Ave, you’ll be able to check out some fine art from local Philadelphians, and probably get some serious last minute Mother’s Day shopping done while you’re at it. The exhibit features site-specific art installation, framed photographs, and a lot more.

The exhibition of photography, painting, and sculpture will benefit the Center for Emerging Visual Artists. There will be a special performance by Os Humanos. [...]

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May 9th, 2008
Posted by uwishunu
tagged as   Arts  Shopping  South Philly


“When I Said I’d Wait Forever I Never Meant Like This” gouache on wood veneer, found tree bark, cigar box.

Post by Joel Tannenbaum

Adriane Dalton’s first solo show at Benna’s Cafe in November 2006 went super well. Asked by Benna’s owner Nancy Trachtenberg to throw the whole thing together in just under a month when a scheduled artist fell through, Adriane managed to show 26 pieces. 25 sold that night.

It’s not surprising: First there’s [...]

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May 8th, 2008
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tagged as   Arts  Fashion  Shopping

Post by Sara Selepouchin

Off to a running start for craft show season, the Philadelphia Etsy Team is proud to present “Not your Grandmother’s Craft Show” this Saturday, May 10, from 1-6pm at the Church of Divine Energy (48th and Woodland). Consider it a preview of the other amazing local shows to come this summer and a chance to buy some really sweet gifts for your Mom, your Aunt, your sister, your favorite guy or just [...]