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This unseasonably warm weather has inspired us to think ahead to refreshing summer cocktails with SNAP! One evening after a long day of designing a course in Palm Springs during the ... Read More
FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS: Letterpress with Two Paperdolls
Join us on Thursday February 9th, and Thursday February 23rd from 6-8PM for letterpress workshops with this month's featured artist, Two Paperdolls! For both workshops, the pressman of Two Paperdolls will ... Read More
1932 Chandler and Price Platen Press at Art in the Age!
The press has arrived! Stop by our opening First Friday event to see the press and an original series of letterpress prints by Two Paperdolls! If you'd like to see it ... Read More
VIDEO: February Exhibition Preview with Two Paperdolls
We recently paid a visit to the Two Paperdolls studio to watch the first poster pressing for their upcoming exhibition! Two Paperdolls designer Jennifer James sat down with us to talk ... Read More
Three Generations of Calder Artists in Philadelphia
The enormous William Penn Statue created by Alexander Milne Calder was placed on top of City Hall in 1896. Swann Memorial Fountain in the center of Logan Square created by Alexander ... Read More
FEBRUARY EXHIBITION: TWO PAPERDOLLS
The American Alliance of Unpaid Public Servants A Poster Series by Two Paperdolls “The first lady is an unpaid public servant elected by one person — her husband.” Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson Two Paperdolls ... Read More
Art of the Brew with Nick Less of Barry’s Homebrew
Last night we hosted Nick Less from Barry's Homebrew for a brewing demo at the Art in the Age store! Nick explained and demonstrated the entire home brewing process from start ... Read More
ART OF THE BREW: A WORKSHOP WITH BARRY’S HOMEBREW
Thursday, January 19 6:30PM-8PM at the AITA store. Join us this Thursday at Art in the Age to learn just how easy it is to brew delicious beer at home! The ... Read More
Ushering in 2012 With The Grains
Our friend Quelcy Kogel, author of With the Grains, a blog featuring delicious recipes and gorgeous photography, has kicked off the year on a sweet note with a series ... Read More
Cultivating the Cocktail: Recipes from our Opening Event
This month, we've selected group of local artisans that showcase a return to the rich traditions of handcrafted beverages. Combing the creations of Hella Bitter, Barry’s Homebrew, Revolution Cider, Hulls Spring ... Read More
January Exhibition: Cultivating the Cocktail
January 6-29th, 2012 Opening reception: First Friday, January 6th, 6-8PM Throughout history, the consumption of fermented and distilled beverages was considered safer than drinking water, creating a need for well made palatable refreshments. Over ... Read More
RHUBY Recipe: A Grape Tradition
This year, the Reverend Michael Alan has turned us on to a classic Spanish New Year's Eve tradition, that is a tested crowd pleaser. Remove a bunch of grapes from the ... Read More
Our resident chef and mixologist, The Reverend Michael Alan, has created this delicious RHUBY recipe to ease the pain on New Years Day. Start the new year off on ... Read More
RHUBY Recipe: Fruits de Mer with RHUBY Cocktail Sauce and Mignonette
Each holiday season our resident Art in the Age chef and illustrator, The Reverend Michael Alan, creates delicious new recipes using AITA spirits . This year we are fortunate to have ... Read More
The holidays are here, and tis the season of SNAP! Although we very much enjoy mixing both ROOT and SNAP with traditional egg nog, we've been working on a lighter ... Read More
Holiday Printed Stocking Recap
This past week we held a workshop at the Art in the Age shop where attendees had the opportunity to screenprint fabric with seasonal archival patterns, selected by Sarah Moore, ... Read More
Art in the Age Presents: An Interview with Zola Jesus
Following her Philadelphia show, Zola Jesus stopped by the Art in the Age store to talk with us about her music, hobbies, and future plans for the band. Watch the ... Read More
ROOT Recipe: Holiday FROOT Cake
Each holiday season our resident Art in the Age chef and illustrator, The Reverend Michael Alan, creates delicious new recipes using AITA spirits . This year, he shows us ... Read More
AITA Bottle Terrariums at Bartram’s Garden Recap
This past week our friends at Bartram's Garden held an amazing terrarium building workshop, with expert instruction from Allen Crawford (aka Lord Whimsy). Using recycled AITA spirit's bottles, workshop attendees built ... Read More
ROOT Recipe: Roasted Loin of Pork with ROOT, Rosemary and Mustard Glaze
Each holiday season our resident Art in the Age chef and illustrator, The Reverend Michael Alan, creates delicious new recipes using AITA spirits . This year, his roasted loin of ... Read More
AITA Holiday Gift Guide: Teroforma Whisky Stones
Teroforma Whisky Stones co-founder, Andrew Hellman, took inspiration from a bag of loose stones found in his Swedish grandfather's liquor cabinet. The stones were used to cool "neat" drinks ... Read More
Holiday Textile Stocking Workshop
Thursday, December 15th, 2011. 6-8pm Join us at Art in the Age to create one of a kind screenprinted holiday stockings! Attendees will have the opportunity to screenprint fabric with seasonal ... Read More
The thirteen years of Prohibition were a dark time for the United States, as the criminalization of alcohol led not only to a rise in civil delinquency and organized crime, ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Mark Twain Cocktail
“Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough.” ~Mark Twain The following recipe was described by Mark Twain in a letter to his wife Olivia from London in January, 1874: Livy ... Read More
DECEMBER EXHIBITION: FABRIC OF PHILADELPHIA
Celebrating the Heritage of Philadelphia Textile Production DECEMBER 2nd-31st, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, December 2nd, 6-8PM For the best part of the century after the Civil War, Philadelphia represented prowess in production, ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Thanksgiving Boilo
More than just its throat-soothing, influenza-defeating properties, Boilo was known as the anthracite coal miner's cure for anything that ails you. We've substituted SNAP for the traditional moonshine, which makes ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Tart
Once again, resident Art in the Age baker, The Reverend Michael Alan, has dazzled us with his holiday confections. This year he has created a SNAP pumpkin tart, ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Thanksgiving Pecan Pie
Once again, resident Art in the Age baker, The Reverend Michael Alan, has dazzled us with his holiday confections. This year he has created a SNAP pecan pie, a delicious ... Read More
AITA at the Philadelphia Tweed Ride IV: Saturday, November 19th
Join us for the fourth annual Philadelphia Tweed Ride! Saturday, November 19th Registration starts at 12pm at Waterworks (behind the Art Museum) Philadelphia Tweed Ride IV Route: Leave Waterworks at 1pm. Schyulkill River trail E on ... Read More
Warby Parker at Art in the Age
Warby Parker is a collaboration between four close friends, conceived as an alternative to the overpriced, bland eyewear available to the mass market. By circumventing traditional channels and engaging with ... Read More
Submit Your AITA Holiday Recipes
Can't wait to hear what delicious Art in the Age recipes you have planned for the holidays! Please send recipe submissions to: recipes@artintheage.com You can also post your recipes here: Facebook Twitter Read More
Art in the Age Happy Hour at Commonwealth Proper
Last week the dapper gents at Commonwealth Proper served AITA cocktails at their new Philadelphia shop Movember party. For those of you gentlemen looking to tune up your wardrobe, be sure ... Read More
Marco Pierre White Visits the Rhubarb Fields of Yorkshire
The second half of this video gives a very interesting look into the indoor candlelit rhubarb sheds of Yorkshire, England. For those of you on this side of the ... Read More
NOVEMBER EXHIBITION: Handmade Sound with Bill Moriarty
An exploration of recorded sound by Bill Moriarty. November 4-27, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, November 4th, 6-8PM An audio recording documents a sound happening in a specific time and place. Many factors ... Read More
ROOT Recipe: Bread Pudding with Peanut Butter-ROOT Sauce and Sliced Bananas
This ROOT recipe was recently posted by I Can Cook That, and it's so good we just had to share it! Ingredients: (serves 2) (adapted from Ash & Ashley's Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bread ... Read More
Design Phan: Submit Your Favorite Philadelphia Design
Design Phan, by journalist Caroline Tiger, is a new project gathering some of the best examples of design in the city of Philadelphia. "I decided to really put the question out ... Read More
Hidden River Expedition Lecture with Allen Crawford: Sunday, October 30th at Bartram’s Garden
Join us at Bartram's Garden for a lecture with author and illustrator, Allen Crawford, recounting his recent Hidden River Expedition; a forty-mile, three day kayak journey from the ... Read More
Philadelphia Orchard Day: Saturday, October 22nd
The Philadelphia Orchard Project has declared Saturday, 10/22 as Philadelphia Orchard Day! Orchard events and celebrations will be held at sites across the city, highlighting many urban community orchard partners. Events ... Read More
RHUBY Recipe: Grilled White Peach RHUBY Rumble
The brand new RHUBY recipe by Warren Bobrow for Leaf Magazine has us yearning for warm summer days! Watch the video below and learn how to mix up this simple and ... Read More
SNAP + Cider at The Switched-on Garden
This past weekend we had an amazing time serving SNAP + Cider at Switched on Garden at Bartram's Garden! Our tables were right next to John Bartram's original stone cider press, ... Read More
AITA Cider Project Part I: Hard Cider in America
Since we first tried it last fall, 0ne of our favorite seasonal mixers with Art in the Age SNAP is apple cider! The sweet cider is the perfect compliment to ... Read More
AITA at Switched on Garden Event, Sunday October 16th
Join Data Garden at the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America for an interactive exhibition exploring the relationship between plants, music and technology. Participants will have the opportunity to wander ... Read More
October Exhibition Opening: The Transcendental Life
This past First Friday we held an opening for our October exhibition, The Transcendental Life, featuring work by Allen Crawford , Bob Myaing, Geoffrey Holstad, Ron P. Swegman, and Truman ... Read More
OCTOBER EXHIBITION: The Transcendental Life
OCTOBER 7-29, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, October 7th, 6-8PM Join us during the month of October for a celebration of the transcendental spirit. Art in the Age has brought together a ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Apple and Honey Blintzes
Chef Ali Waks prepares a sweet and savory dish featuring SNAP, perfect for a Jewish New Year celebration. APPLE & HONEY BLINTZES FILLING • 4 CUPS DICED TART APPLES • 1/2 CUP BUCKWHEAT ... Read More
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE: John Coffer
The simple home and beautiful photography of John Coffer. COFFER from thismustbetheplace on Vimeo. Produced and directed by Ben Wu and David Usui, of Lost & Found Films. Read More
History of Spirits: Presidential Cocktails
The United States has a rich history in the production of alcoholic beverages, a practice which dates back to the earliest days of our nation. The pilgrims that landed at ... Read More
"Smoked SNAP" is an extremely original new SNAP cocktail created by Nick Nistico of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The cocktail itself is very simple, 2 parts SNAP to 1 part Hudson ... Read More
ROOT, SNAP, and LEATHER: Art in the Age Served at NorthernGrade
Photo by Sunny Chang Our friends at J.W. Hulme Co. co-curated NorthernGRADE market this past weekend, featuring a fantastic list of vendors showcasing their wares. To top it off, guests ... Read More
RHUBY at Bartram’s Garden Honey Festival 2011
This past weekend Art in the Age was invited to serve RHUBY samples at the Annual Honey Festival at Bartram's Garden. The weather was perfect, and Bartram's Garden was ... Read More
Second Annual Honey Fest at Bartram’s Garden: A Celebration of Urban Beekeeping and Honey!
In partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, Wyck Historic House and Garden, and the Wagner Free Institute of Science Saturday, September 10, 10am-4pm Join us at Bartram's Garden, the birthplace of RHUBY, ... Read More
September is Narragansett Month at the Tamworth Lyceum
Our friends up at the Tamworth Lyceum are planning some amazing events for the month of September, featuring our favorite Rhode Island brewers, Narragansett! Kicking off with an opening reception on ... Read More
Custom AITA Letterpress Coasters by Rise and Shine
Our friends Ryan and Leslie at Rise and Shine recently finished printing a batch of our signature AITA letterpress coasters! Printing coasters is a labor of love at Rise and Shine. ... Read More
Art in the Age has teamed up with Philadelphia artist NoseGo to produce a truly amazing one of a kind collaboration! NoseGo has transformed four Art in the Age totes ... Read More
SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION: THE REVEREND’S RHUBY
THE REVEREND'S RHUBY Art in the Age is pleased to announce our September exhibition, THE REVEREND'S RHUBY, featuring the work of The Revend Michael Alan. The Reverend Michael Alan is the ... Read More
Peter Prusinowski Walks the Trail of Hope
The Great Elm Tree, rooted in an area of present day Philadelphia formerly known as Shackamaxon, serves as a symbol of strength, peace and friendship. Known as “the treaty never ... Read More
Suggested Reading: The First Book of Hiking by C. William Harrison
The First Book of Hiking written in 1965 by C. William Harrison is a classic beginner's guide to hiking, discussing equipment, clothing, food, backpacks, hazards of the trail, good manners, ... Read More
Weekend Reading: Philadelphia on the Fly, Tales of an Urban Angler
Philadelphia on the Fly is the first book of prose by Pennsylvania poet and fly-fisher, Ron P. Swegman. An urban angler reveals a surprising fact: good fishing -- and adventure ... Read More
Folkstreams was established to build a national preserve of hard-to-find documentary films about American folk and roots cultures. The films were produced by independent filmmakers in a golden age that ... Read More
The Hidden River Expedition Finale at Bartram’s Garden
On Thursday, August 4th at 7:00AM, artist and author Allen Crawford (who writes under the pen name Lord Whimsy) embarked on a forty-mile, three-day kayak journey from the historic Quakertown ... Read More
Hidden River Expedition 2011 with Allen Crawford
This morning, Thursday, August 4th at 7:00AM, artist and author Allen Crawford embarked on a forty-mile, three-day kayak journey from the historic Quakertown of Mount Holly, New Jersey to Bartram’s ... Read More
Join Art in the Age at the Headhouse Farmer’s Market
Visit us this Sunday afternoon at the Headhouse Farmers' Market and sample delicious fresh-baked ROOT and SNAP treats by Wild flour Bakery. Hope to see you there!! Heahouse Farmers’ Market Headhouse Square, 2nd ... Read More
Civil War 150th Anniversary: Philadelphia Zouaves
The familiar blue uniforms donned by the Union army and grey coats belonging to the Confederates couldn’t always be seen on the battlefields during the Civil War. Until uniforms were ... Read More
Tales of the Cocktail 2011 Recipes
For the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail even in New Orleans, Louisiana, bartenders Colin Shearn and Al Sotack of Philadelphia's Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. mixed up some delicious ... Read More
The Zombie ROOT Carousel by Warren M. Bobrow of Wild Table/Wild River Review. 2-3 Luxardo cherries 4 parts Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey 2 parts ROOT 1 part ginger ale Dash Fee Brothers rhubarb bitters Fresh grated ginger In ... Read More
RHUBY Available Online Through Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Can't wait for your local liquor store to stock RHUBY? We don't blame you! Hi-Times is the first online retailer to stock RHUBY, so if you live in one of the ... Read More
Fightin’ French Mary: Marie Brose Tepe Leonard
Born in France in 1834, Marie Brose moved to Philadelphia as a teen where she later married Bernhard Tepe, a local tailor. When the Civil War broke out, Bernhard enlisted ... Read More
Broad Street, Philadelphia circa 1907
Visit Shorpy.com for hi-res image. Truly spectacular! Read More
Introducing RHUBY, A New Spirit from Art in the Age
Like ROOT and SNAP, RHUBY is based on a centuries old Pennsylvania recipe and is totally unique in the marketplace. There has never been anything like it...at least not ... Read More
Video: Grandchildren Live at Art in the Age
We recently had the opportunity to host West Philadelphia based band, Grandchildren, for a live show at Art in the Age. The band played a truly amazing set ... Read More
Kinfolk: A Guide for Small Gatherings
Kinfolk is a collaborative community of artists and writers who share a general interest in small gatherings, and a belief that entertaining should be: simple, uncomplicated, and less contrived. Kinfolk combines ... Read More
A century ago, maraschino cherries were concocted from Croatian marasca cherries macerated in their fragrant liqueur. When added to cocktails and desserts, they were an elegant touch. But the temperance movement, ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP Fan Generated Recipe Guide
At Art in the Age we believe that ROOT and SNAP are best when shared with friends. We've received some really excellent recipes through Facebook and Twitter, and would love ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP “Great Gifts for Groomsmen”
ROOT and SNAP were recently featured in the Wall Street Journal article "Great Gifts for Groomsmen". The article highlights a few new-classics keepsakes to help let your groomsmen know ... Read More
George Nakashima Woodworker: Preserving a Legacy
George Nakashima Woodworker is a custom furniture company located just outside Philadelphia in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, owned by siblings Mira and Kevin Nakashima. Founded by their father, George Nakashima (1905-1990), ... Read More
For all you daring mixologists out there, we decided to post three exceptional ROOT recipes. These cocktails are not for the faint at heart, but we highly recommend that you ... Read More
The Last Mountain: The Hidden Secrets of Big Coal in America
After watching The Last Mountain, a documentary directed by Bill Haney, you might want a stiff ROOT drink. It is unbelievably disturbing how dependent our country still is on ... Read More
Art in the Age Cocktail Competition at 15 Romolo, San Francisco
Stop by 15 Romolo at 8PM on Monday, July 11th and witness the Bay area's talented mixologists concoct original artisan cocktails featuring ROOT & SNAP spirits. Each handcrafted libation will ... Read More
Stop by Silk City the first Wednesday of July-September for ROOT RUM REGGAE, an awesome new happy hour featuring ROOT drink specials and live music! July 6th, August 3rd, and September ... Read More
Our friends at Brave Tart just turned us on to their amazing recipe for ROOT floats with home-made sassafras ice cream! What makes this recipe unique is that it utilizes ... Read More
Recently posted by Austin 360 as part of their On the Road: San Francisco feature, this ROOT cocktail has been described as “America in a glass". Similar to a ... Read More
Little Known Facts About the Civil War
During the months of July and August, Art in the Age will be hosting an exhibition with Philadelphia design house The Heads of State, featuring new work inspired by the ... Read More
Pictures from the BLUEREDYELLOW Natural Dye Workshop
Our recent workshop with Philadelphia based natural dye company, BLUEREDYELLOW, was a huge success! Co-founders Elissa Meyers and Mira Adornetto gave an extremely informative lecture on the history of ... Read More
Shandy with Narragansett Summer Ale
Sail away this summer with a refreshing SNAP Shandy! Narragansett Summer Ale is our go-to summer beer, and when combined with SNAP and fresh lemonade, it's even more refreshing! This cocktail is ... Read More
Kitchen Konfidence recently posted a great article featuring the Strawberry Letter #22 by Post Prohibition. Strawberry season is here, and the added carbonation makes this drink extra refreshing on ... Read More
JULY/AUGUST EXHIBITION: AN IMPERFECT UNION by THE HEADS of STATE
AN IMPERFECT UNION A Re-Illustration of the Civil War By The Heads of State July 1st – August 28th, 2011 As we celebrate our nation's independence this July, we are also reminded of ... Read More
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society “Pop Up Garden”
As part of a revolution to reclaim the city's abandoned lots from landlords seemingly paralyzed by the economy, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has taken over a lot on the ... Read More
What You Do to the World, You Do to Yourself
We love these illustrations from Advertisers Without Borders! Via 10 Engines Read More
June 16-19th: SNAP and ROOT at the Northside Festival Open Studios
Greenpoint Open Studios is teaming up with L magazine this year to bring you NORTHSIDE OPEN STUDIOS, a four day event celebrating a burgeoning art scene in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, ... Read More
Who Killed Walter Benjamin, a Film by David Mauas
Director David Mauas just released this amazing documentary, Who Killed Walter Benjamin, which tries to shed some light on Benjamin's mysterious death. "In September 1940, after seven years of exile, Walter ... Read More
Thaumatropes and The Origins of Animation
Thaumatrope by John Ayrton Paris, 1825 Way before Pixar, and before the Disney and Warner Brother's empires, there was the Thaumatrope. A thaumatrope is a small disc, held on opposite ... Read More
The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour and the ROOT Coal Cracker Buck
If you ever find yourself in Scranton, Pennsylvania, be sure to set aside some time for the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour. Descend 300 feet beneath the surface of the earth in ... Read More
JUNE WORKSHOP: Natural Dyeing with BLUEREDYELLOW
WHAT BLUEREDYELLOW is a design and natural dye house creating locally grown color on chemical-free textiles in Philadelphia. They are working toward creating completely local clothing including the color, the fabric ... Read More
Time, Space, and the Final Frontier: First Friday Opening
Our First Friday opening for Time, Space, and the Final Frontier was an amazing time! Guest curator Leah Kauffman put together an excellent selection of work from a variety of local ... Read More
The Clingstone House on Narragansett Bay
Clingstone is a 10,000 square foot mansion located on a small rocky island on Narragansett Bay, RI. For the past fifty years the house has been owned by architect ... Read More
ROOT Tasting: The Homewood Museum’s “Evening of Traditional Beverages” June 10th, 2011
June 10, 2011 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Homewood Museum. Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University's Homewood Museum will feature ROOT as one of a select group of artisan craft spirits ... Read More
Restored Daguerreotypes Show the Cincinnati Waterfront as it was 163 Years Ago
The Public Library of Cincinnati has just revealed "The Cincinnati Panorama", one of the finest examples of North American city-scapes from photography's earliest decades. Photographed by Charles Fontayne and William ... Read More
