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Elegy Written In A NH Barnyard: The Passing of Summer
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The pecking hens winds slowly o'er the lea, The groundskeeper homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the farm to darkness and to me. Now fades ... Read More
My Jello Americans Take on the SNAP Blossom
Our friends behind the My Jello Americans Blog have done some pretty amazing things with AITA spirits in the past. You can check out their past SNAP inspired creations like ... Read More
UPDATED! SNAP In A Bar Near You!
SNAP is now on its way into your favorite local bars and restaurants! To speed up the process make sure to let the bars without it know what they're missing! And while ... Read More
Autumn Arts Anticipation! Isaac Lin, Matt Neff at The Print Center
AITA Artists Isaac Lin and Matt Neff are both prolific & terrific! Just caught word of their simultaneous productions during September at The Print Center. Makeready 1: Isaac Tin Wei Lin: ... Read More
Art in the Age Presents: Nix Besser by Michael Alan
Art in the Age is pleased to announce our September exhibition, NIX BESSER, the rich Pennsylvania Dutch history and traditions that inspired SNAP, brought to life through the creations ... Read More
The 2010 Philadelphia SNAP Cocktail Competition RSVP and Participation Info
To welcome SNAP into our growing family of spirits, Art in the Age is throwing a cocktail competition like none before! We’ve rounded up some of the best mixologists Philadelphia ... Read More
Charles Eames Discusses: The New Covetables
Amongst the greatest characters of mid century design are Charles and Ray Eames. They were a motorcycle riding, pipe smoking husband and wife duo that have influenced every generation ... Read More
SNAP Liquor from Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction Blackstrap molasses retains the natural goodness that gets stripped away by the refining process. It also provides a very distinct and ... Read More
Organic Vegetable Tsunami Report
Until this week, I was unaware that northern New Hampshire was blessed with a Tsunami Season. I'd heard of Mud Season. Hell, I survived one already. Black Fly Season...old hat ... Read More
New Mast Brothers Chocolate Flavors Available at the Store!
We absolutely love the decadent and delicious chocolates of The Mast Brothers . We salute this delectable duo for their fresh, original packaging and the superb quality of their ingredients. ... Read More
Watch Old City’s Sassafras Bar Serve up the ROOT Canal and Sassafras Float!
Our friend and Sassafras bartender, Mike Nickles was kinda enough to share with us his favorite ROOT cocktails, the ROOT Canal and Sassafras Float! We think these cocktails will thrill at ... Read More
Raleigh Denim Trunk Show This Thursday!
Join us this Thursday, August 26th, for the Raleigh Denim Trunk Show and meet and greet, with owners/designers Sarah and Victor Lytvinenko. These talented craftspeople are paying a special ... Read More
Philly Mixologists Show SNAP Some LOVE!
All over Philly, local bartenders and mixologists are experimenting with Art in the Age Spirits– and the results are pretty amazing. We set out to capture some of our favorites ... Read More
Hand-Crafted ROOT/SNAP Displays En Route to PA State Stores!
PA State Stores are about to get a serious upgrade thanks to our good friend Brian Barto– creator of these one-of-kind AITA Spirits displays. These impressive works of art are making ... Read More
Watch Clips from Gin Ranly’s Lecture “Can You Drink From Your Sink”
Gin Ranly, Director of Education at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, recently gave an excellent lecture at the AITA store entitled “Can You Drink From Your Sink?” Ranly ... Read More
Two New AITA Cocktails on Local Menus
Last night the City Tap House in University City premiered the Brooklyn Dutch, a combination of ROOT, Brooklyn Brown Ale, and homemade vanilla bean syrup. The cocktail was such a ... Read More
Stop by the Art in the Age store from Friday August 20th through Sunday August 22nd to check out our $10 tee sale. You asked, we delivered. Read More
Gasland: A Documentary by Josh Fox
When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. Fox's grassroots research is ... Read More
Recipe From The Farm: SNAP Raspberry Rhubarb Pie
INGREDIENTS CRUST 3 cups unbleached flour2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter3 tblsp. frigid cold water1 tsp. sea salt1 tblsp. sugar FILLING2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb2 cups raspberries1 tblsp. diced ginger1/4 cup SNAP1/4 cup ... Read More
Mast Brothers Chocolatiers on The Scout
Check out this great video profile of Brooklyn chocolatiers, Rick and Michael Mast, produced by The Scout. The Mast Brothers from The Scout on Vimeo. If you haven't had a chance to ... Read More
Raleigh Denim Trunk Show and Meet & Greet
When: Thursday, August 26th from 6 to 8PM Where: Art in the Age located at 116 N. 3rd Street What: Art in the Age is hosting an exclusive Raleigh Denim ... Read More
AITA Spirits Takeover ALFA’s Dog and Pony Show This Monday!
Join us this Monday, August 16th for The Dog and Pony happy hour show! ALFA American Tavern has the perfect cure for the mundane Mondays and it's in the form ... Read More
What exactly is a Rumble Pipe? It's a small, magical DIY sound effects instrument that you can easily make yourself with the help of a few common objects and this ... Read More
Even More Bars and Restaurants Serving ROOT!
ROOT is now available at a slew of local watering holes! That's great news, to be sure, but nobody should be deprived of the first authentic American liqueur since the ... Read More
Family Farming: The End of an Era
After 378 years and multiple generations, the Tuttle family farm in Dover, N.H. is up for sale. Founded by English settler John Tuttle, who arrived in the New World ... Read More
Art in the Age & MAVEA Present: “Can You Drink From Your Sink?” Free Lecture
Come one, come all, there's a FREE lecture and you're invited! Stop by and join Gin Ranly, Director of Education at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, as she discusses ... Read More
VIDEOS: Root in the Big Easy at Tales of the Cocktail
Watch as Al Soteck, of the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., whips up some amazing ROOT cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. In the following videos, Al ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 5 - So This SNAP Walks Into A Party…
Unexpected company? Delight your guests and get the conversation started with a SNAP cocktail and a crispy ginger snap cookie! Not enough time to make a batch from scratch? Take ... Read More
Jessica Hische Reception at AITA
This past Friday, July 30, Art in the Age held a reception featuring the work of designer and Illustrator Jessica Hische. The reception marked the half way point of Jessica's ... Read More
20% Select Artist Tees in August
Check out "Stuff We Make" in the Art in the Age Online Store and grab select Artist tees for 20% off. Runs the entire Month of August! Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 4 - Oh, The Culinary Possibilities…
Now that you've wet your whistle, let's move on to filling your belly... Via home experimentation, I've found that in cooking, SNAP pairs well with fruits and other piquant flavors. It ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 3 - Cocktails of Courage & Adventure
You've SNAP-ped; you've mixed; you've imbibed, and subsequently enjoyed. Where is the next frontier of SNAP home-mixing? "Just over that horizon" is actually no further than the pantry. A few ... Read More
VIDEOS: Jessica Hische Talks About Daily Drop Cap and Lettering in General
In the following video interview with Art in the Age, Jessica Hische talks about the inspiration behind her incredibly popular Daily Drop Cap project. Art In The Age Presents... Jessica Hische ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 2 - Simple SNAP Classics
So you've popped your first bottle of SNAP, slowly swirled the ginger liquid around your mouth, and perhaps tried adding a few drops of citrus, ginger ale, vinegar, or bourbon ... Read More
Jessica Hische’s Illustrative Initials Reception this Friday!
This Friday, July 30th, at the Art in the Age store, Jessica Hische will present her exhibition, Illustrative Initials, featuring pieces from her ongoing project Daily Drop Cap. Art In The ... Read More
The Franklin’s Al Sotack Serves Up His Appalachian Flip Cocktail!
The folks behind The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. have developed quite a reputation by updating and reinventing time-honored classics. Their low-key speakeasy atmosphere specializes in pre-Prohibition cocktails. With this ... Read More
VIDEOS: Watch Islands Performing at Art in the Age - 2 New Songs!
Members of the NYC (by way of Canada) band Islands recently stopped by our store and graced us with some mid-day humor and an awesome 3 song acoustic set, including ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 1 - SNAP-ing For The First Time
This weekend, I SNAP-ped for the very first time. It's now Monday, and I have no more SNAP. This is a good sign in my book, and I will share ... Read More
Experimenting with SNAP at Home
So you've just picked up your bottle of SNAP from the State Store, and you can't wait to try it out. Although the long list of original SNAP recipes on ... Read More
THURSDAY- July 22nd Gardening with Ferns Workshop 7-8 pm Urban Jungle,1526 East Passyunk Ave Register here Groovin’ in the Garden Concert Series at Morris Arboretum7-8:30 pmMorris Arboretum,100 Northwestern Ave. More Info Screenings Under ... Read More
AITA ALERT: SNAP IS ON THE SHELVES!
Great news for all you Pennsylvania residents, SNAP has officially hit the shelves of your local State Store! Be the first on your block to mix up a refreshing SNAP ... Read More
Art in the Age at the Kennett Square Farmer’s Market
Art in the Age ROOT had a blast this past Friday at the Kennett Square Farmer's Market - Buy Fresh, Buy Local Festival! Fully stocked with our samples of Wild ... Read More
Adventures in Agronomy: First Vegetable Harvest!
Pictured: Cucumber Hugs This morning was spent reveling in utter disbelief and inexplicable relief that the shrubbery in the garden is now VEGETABLE-LADEN! After suffering from a week of ... Read More
Review: Laurie Anderson Performs “Homeland” at World Cafe Live
Review and photos by Julie Drexler. This week I had the pleasure of seeing Laurie Anderson - one of America's most influential and experimental electronic artists - perform music from her ... Read More
Mark Your Calendars! Jessica Hische Exhibition Reception - July 30th
n Friday July 30th, Art in the Age will be hosting a reception with Jessica Hische celebrating her exhibition, Illustrative Initials. Come meet Jessica and see her amazing drop cap ... Read More
ROOT Heads to New Orleans for Tales Of The Cocktail!
Tales of the Cocktail is an internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. Each year the event brings together the best and brightest ... Read More
Gitman Brothers at Art in the Age
For the past few seasons, Art in the Age has been a proud retailer of Gitman Brothers shirting. Since 1948 Gitman has consistently made one of the finest shirts ... Read More
SNAP Preview Party at Supper- Check Out the Video!
This past week AITA SNAP made it's first public appearance at Supper Restaurant on South Street. Chef Mitch Prensky served a delicious selection of SNAP inspired hors d'oeuvres, including homemade ... Read More
Mustaches for Everyone at the Walter Benjamin Birthday Party
Last night at the Art in the Age store we celebrated the 118th birthday of Walter Benjamin. There were mustache cupcakes, root cocktails, and good times all around. Walter and ... Read More
Philadelphia Orchard Project Music Festival & Fundraiser
Tomorrow the annual Philadelphia Orchard Project Music Festival & Fundraiser will take place at Liberty Lands in Northern Liberties. The festival features musical performances by Philadelphia bands The Mean, Betty ... Read More
THURSDAY- July 15th AGRICULTURE Tropical Garden Workshop 7-8 pm Urban Jungle,1526 East Passyunk Ave Register here Suburban Station Farmers' Market 2:30-6:30 pm 16th St between Market & JFK More Info Jefferson Farmers' ... Read More
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Walter Benjamin!
The progenitor of our namesake essay, Walter Benjamin, turns 118 years old today! Read all about Benjamin's philosophical contributions and our interpretation of his theories HERE So PARTY DOWN in His Honor ... Read More
VIDEO: Baking “The Good Reverend’s Ginger Snap Cookies” with Reverend Michael Alan
The Reverend Michael Alan is the exclusive illustrator behind all of the Art in the Age SNAP artwork, and is also a very talented baker. He has collaborated frequently with ... Read More
La Fête Nationale: Happy Bastille Day!
Painting above: Claude Monet - The Fourteenth of July, 1878 Today is Bastille Day, The French National Holiday! Bastille Day commemorates the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789; ... Read More
In recent and disturbing news, two square miles of Grand Teton National Park, located in the town of Moose, in Jackson Hole,Wyoming may be put up for public sale. ... Read More
Come Out and Visit ROOT at a Farmer’s Market Near You this Weekend!
At Art in the Age we love to support our local farmer's markets. We love it so much in fact, that this weekend we're doubling our efforts! This Friday, July 16th ... Read More
The First Fruits at The Farm: “Stay Gold, Berry-Joy, Stay Gold”
New Hampshire's first fruit is redHer tastiest hue, it's said. Her early leaves are berries; One needs a bucket to carry Then pink subsides to ruby. And fingers rose to duty, So we ... Read More
Aquaponics: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Aquaponics is the sustainable method of combining aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water) to produce organic food year round. This process dates back to 1,000 ... Read More
Black Spot Books at the Walter Benjamin Birthday Celebration
AITA is excited to present the work of Margaux Kent, one half of creative duo Peg and Awl, and creator of The Black Spot Books. Margaux has always had ... Read More
VIDEO: Reverend Michael Alan makes SNAP Haymakers Punch
The Reverend Michael Alan is the exclusive illustrator behind all of the Art in the Age SNAP artwork, and is also an accomplished mixologist. He has created a ... Read More
July is Roots & Branches Month!
Pictured above: Queen Victoria's Family Tree July is Roots & Branches Month! For once, I am NOT referring to trees or gardening! Roots & Branches month celebrates genealogy, the study of ... Read More
Laurie Anderson’s New Album “Homeland”
Laurie Anderson, a performance artist and one of the early innovators in the electronic music Avant-garde, recently released her first studio album in over 10 years. Homeland is simultaneously a ... Read More
Cheering for the Under-Chicken: Pecking Order Theory
"Pecking order" is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as: 1. A hierarchy among a group, as of people, classes, or nations: "The astronauts had developed a pecking ... Read More
Walter Benjamin Bookends by Peg and Awl
In honor of Walter Benjamin's birthday celebration at Art in the Age, local artisan Walter Kent, who with his wife Margaux make up the craft duo Peg and Awl, created ... Read More
THURSDAY- July 8th AGRICULTURE Salsa-in-a-Pot Workshop 7-8 pm Urban Jungle,1526 East Passyunk Ave Register Here Suburban Station Farmers' Market 2:30-6:30 pm 16th St between Market & JFK More Info Jefferson Farmers' Market ... Read More
Though water-purification technology has continued to improve, facilities generally require large, energy-hungry machines, and are most often based in metropolitan areas. On Tuesday, June 22nd Philadelphia's Waterworks hosted a demonstration ... Read More
We hold these truths to be self evident……
If you'd like to hear what comes next, join the National Park Service tomorrow in celebration of the 234th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. ... Read More
Try These Perfect Summertime ROOT Cocktails!
Try these popular ROOT creations– perfect for the hottest days of summer! ROOT Float Ingredients: 2 oz. ROOT8 oz. Old Fashioned Root Beer1 scoop vanilla bean ice creamshaved nutmeg or cinnamon Directions: Add ... Read More
Root at the Magic Garden’s Summer Solstice
AITA ROOT was happy to take part in the Magic Garden's recent Summer Solstice event. The Magic Gardens is a folk art environment, gallery space, and nonprofit organization that showcases ... Read More
Walter Benjamin Birthday Facebook Contest
Can’t come to the party? Post your birthday wish, or belated birthday wish to the Art in the Age Facebook Wall starting on WB's Birthday July 15th through July 30th, ... Read More
Walter Benjamin Birthday Party! - July 15th
We are having a party! Although Mr. Benjamin, was most likely not the partying type, we here at Art in the Age feel it is only necessary to celebrate his ... Read More
THURSDAY- July 1st AGRICULTURE Gardening for Butterflies and Hummingbirds Workshop7-8 pmUrban Jungle,1526 East Passyunk AveRegister here Suburban Station Farmers' Market2:30-6:30 pm16th St between Market & JFKMore Info Jefferson Farmers' Market11-3:30 pmChestnut St east ... Read More
Now that it's officially summer... it's time to get outside and start those grills! Though a barbecue isn't the least green method of cooking around, it does still have a considerable ... Read More
PA Grants $1 Million to Solar Rail Yard Project
As part of a plan for a new transportation facility, the state of PA granted $1 million last week towards the construction of a solar-powered field over the top of ... Read More
The Food Trust’s Headhouse Farmers’ Market - July 18th
The Food Trust’s Headhouse Farmers’ Market Sunday, July 18th Starting at 10AM Visit ROOT at The Food Trust Headhouse Farmers’ Market, which strives to make healthy food available to all. Working ... Read More
“Lebkuchen” was invented by German monks in the 12th century and first appeared in America in the late 1600s when German Anabaptists looking for religious freedom ... Read More
Terunobu Fujimori: Unique Architecture, Ancient Techniques
Terunobi Fujimori, an architectural historian who decided to take his first commission as an architect at age 44, has been creating some of Japan’s most unique and original buildings over ... Read More
GARDEN UPDATE: Of Silver Bells, Cockle Shells, Pretty Maids, etc.
Q: Robin McDowell, Armed With A Trowel, How Does Your Garden Grow? A. With coyote pee... (a natural predator deterrent) and greenery... (Johnny's Seeds Wild Arugula, to be exact) ...and fluffy cats trampling ... Read More
2010 Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival.
Every year since 2006, hundreds have gathered at Kutztown State University for the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival. This three-day festival, from September 17-19, features workshops and demonstrations of the latest ... Read More
Root Root Root For The Home Team!
Some of our favorite bars will be joining us as we ROOT for the home team, our beloved Phils. There will be Root specials for ALL of the Phillies home ... Read More
Tom Brown III Demonstrates Survival Skills at AITA
This past week, Art in the Age had the great pleasure of hosting an exciting lecture by Tom Brown III. Brown is the founder of the Primitive Arts Collective, ... Read More
AITA Presents: Illustrative Initials by Jessica Hische
Art in the Age is pleased to announce its July exhibition, Illustrative Initials, featuring new works by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Jessica is best known for her ongoing project, ... Read More
ROOT + The Crunkleton Host “Doubles” Author, Nic Brown this Saturday!
We couldn't think of a more perfect setting than The Crunkleton of Chapel Hill to host author, Nic Brown as he reads from his newest novel, Doubles–scheduled to be ... Read More
Notes from the Weekend: June 28 Notes from the Weekend is a Monday feature that sees the members of Team Meal Ticket compiling all the food/drink highlights uncovered during prime eatin’ ... Read More
July 4th Sale at Art in the Age
Stop in Art in the Age for the last week of our 20-30% off select apparel sale, which runs through July 4th weekend. Read More
Rob Roy Kelly’s American Wood Type 1828-1900: RE-ISSUED!
Delicious. The only appropriate word that comes to mind as I peruse the letter-laden pages of The Latest & Greatest News in Wood Type Land: The one and only comprehensive compendium ... Read More
The Country Bizarre was an independent publication created by Andy Pittaway and Bernard Scofield in the early 70′s. Each issue featured original poetry, gardening advice, and outdoorsy how-to’s; not ... Read More
Art in the Age Weekly Local Event Guide
THURSDAY- June 24th AGRICULTURE Vertical Gardening Workshop7-8 pmUrban Jungle,1526 East Passyunk AveRegister here Suburban Station Farmers' Market2:30-6:30 pm16th St between Market & JFKMore Info Jefferson Farmers' Market11-3:30 pmChestnut St east of 10th St.More ... Read More
Through the Highlands We’ll Go
If you haven't tuned up the old ten speed yet this summer, now's the time. The Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative has just added nearly 300 acres to the 926,689 ... Read More
Officials recently dedicated a new fish ladder at the Black Rock Sanctuary in Phoenixville and also a trail with interactive stations around the river basin. The ladder, ... Read More
Video: John Cage Talks Sounds and Silence
Watch influential, experimental music composer John Cage discuss his philosophy on sound with an occasional snickering giggle: "I love sounds, just as they are. And I have no need for ... Read More
The World’s First Non-Visual Artist Residency Wants You!
Artists often rely on the use of visuals to communicate with our audiences–but what happens when the audience cannot see? It was this very question that inspired the folks behind Manifesta—a ... Read More
CAUSE: Historic Gettysburg Casi-NO!!!
Pennsylvania businessman David LeVan (former Conrail CEO) has again brought a proposal before the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for Mason Dixon Resort & Casino, a slots and table games establishment ... Read More
Celebrate Summer Solstice in the City this Saturday!
This Saturday, June 26th 2010 the folks at Philadelphia Magic Gardens will host their third annual Summer Solstice Festival right in the heart of Philly’s most unique neighborhood. From 1 to ... Read More
Do it Yourself: The ROOT Champarelle with Pittsburgh’s Embury Bar!
Need a new ROOT signature cocktail to impress your friends? Check out our latest bartender video with Shaun from Pittsburgh's new Embury Bar as he walks us through the making ... Read More
Kaitlin Mosley at the Light Room’s Salon Gallery!
(Kaitlin Mosley, Wendy, 2005, Archival Print on Cotton Rag) ExpirationKaitlin MosleyThe Light Room Salon Gallery2024 Wallace St, Philadelphia PA 19130viewing by appointment onlyawachlin@mac.com See the current solo exhibition of photographs by Kaitlin ... Read More
In 1681, as a repayment for his £16,000 debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would eventually become the Pennsylvania colony. Shortly after receiving the ... Read More
GARDEN UPDATE: “Ode On A Greenish Thumb”
THOU still unravish'd seed of quietness, Thou foster-child of Soil and slow Time, Sylvan landscape, who canst thus express A flowery tale more sweetly than our rhyme: What ... Read More
