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Richard Holmes and The Age of Wonder
This past Monday, I was fortunate enough to attend a talk given by Richard Holmes at Philadelphia's very own Chemical Heritage Foundation. Mr. Holmes is a scholar of Romanticism, and ... Read More
Rockland Mansion’s 200th Anniversary (Fairmount Park)
The Philadelphia Psychoanalytic Foundation presents:Villa Living Lecture 11:30am/3:30pm $30/Ticket215-235-2345 Rockland MansionEast Fairmount Park3810 Mount Pleasant DrivePhiladelphia, PA 19121$30/Ticket215-235-2345 When was the last time you googled yourself on the web? In an age where ... Read More
Useable Feast at Noble featuring ROOT
On Tuesday, March 30th, Noble American Cookery on Sansom will host a “Useable Feast” presented by Down to Earth Exhibits and Events. Down to Earth is an event planning company ... Read More
ROOT Down - Three Thursdays in March
Follow ROOT around the city this month as three different bars host ROOT happy hours. This is a great chance to see how area bartenders putting their ROOT down in ... Read More
Security and Adventure Redux: Beasts and Men
While humans presently constitute one-half of the Farm's permanent residents (two people, two cats), they are soon to be outnumbered. This is not sci-fi prognostication but a mere expansion of ... Read More
See Reverend Michael Alan at the Flower Show!
(above: Zingiber officale (ginger), 2010, by Rev. Michael Alan) At this year's Flower Show, Reverend Michael Alan is exhibiting and demonstrating the fine art of botanical illustrations with the PSBI (Philadelphia ... Read More
Enter your email to the Art in the Age mail list during the month of MARCH for a chance to Win an Art in the Age Hoodie! Two winners will ... Read More
Watch Generationals Perform Two Songs in Our Store!
New Orleans band Generationals stopped by our store for a live session not too long after their label-mates The Spinto Band, and performed the ridiculously catchy "When They Fight, They ... Read More
Through the 28th of March ROOT is on sale in the PA Liquor Stores. Pick up a bottle, save a bit of cash and try out one of these recipes ... Read More
Philagrafika as seen from atop and aboard!
(above: superimposed image of Ralston Laird atop a Citgo oil tank at Petty's Island, by Duke Riley) We all need to make promises to ourselves during the so-called, never ending winter ... Read More
Second Chance to See “The Farm” - March First Friday Reception
"THE FARM", presented by Robin McDowellFebruary 5 - March 21, 2010Art in the Age116 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106 Second Chance First Friday Reception: When: March 5thTime: 6 - 8PMWhere: 116 N. ... Read More
Retro Visions of the Future [PICS]
At some point in our lives we have all considered and, in some cases, even romanticized or romanticized about what life would be like in the future. In the 1950's ... Read More
“Security and Adventure”: Adventures in Agronomy Part 1
"Security and adventure might be considered opposites in some situations, but the gardener who raises plants from seeds can experience both..." (The New Seed Starter's Handbook). At the AITA Farm we've ... Read More
ROOT Spotted at Garces Trading Company
One of the latest and greatest places to hit the streets of Philly - Garces Trading Company - is from Chef Jose Garces, Philly restaurant star and Iron Chef. While checking ... Read More
New ROOT Recipe - Pioneer Spirit
We caught wind that the folks at The Liberty Glass have tried ROOT and crafted a tasty new cocktail. We thought we would share it with you so you could ... Read More
(above: Art in the Age's booth featuring ROOT, stationery and our 2010 collection of artist tees) Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth this year at the 2010 POOL trade ... Read More
Cold nights, sunny days...New Hampshire has begun to shake off its winter torpor. This particular weather pattern is also the harbinger of Maple Sugar season! The expansion and contraction caused by ... Read More
RECAP: Dream Catching at Art in the Age
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Dream Catcher Workshop with Reverend Michael Alan hosted by Art in the Age yesterday! If you couldn't make it, then you really ... Read More
MUSIC VIDEO: Bowerbirds - “In Our Talons”
I recently caught this video for an older Bowerbirds song on one of my favorite blogs Kitsune Noir (whose post you should read) and it is a stunning/trippy stop-motion masterpiece! ... Read More
Watch The Spinto Band Perform Two Songs in Our Store!
Local(ish) talents and all around awesome dudes The Spinto Band stopped by our store a few months back and brought with them two charming tunes. Both songs, the pop gem ... Read More
Chris Kline - February Artist of the Month!
For the month of February we will be celebrating the work of Artist of the Month, Chris Kline. Chris Kline, a.k.a., Salty Snacks, lives in Philadelphia, and is a member of ... Read More
Peter Menzel’s “What the World Eats”
We've spent the last hour poring over a fascinating series on Time's website by the California photojournalist Peter Menzel. In 2005 Menzel took a photographic survey of the diets of ... Read More
POSTPONED!! Dream Catching with Reverend Michael Alan at Art in the Age
Join Art in the Age and Reverend Michael Alan for an Evening of Dream Catching When: Thursday February 11th POSTPONED TO: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18TH Time: 6:30 to 8:30pmWhere: Art in the ... Read More
First Friday Re-Cap of “THE FARM”
"THE FARM", presented by Robin McDowellFebruary 5 - March 21, 2010Art in the Age116 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106 Despite the arctic blast we call, February, thanks to everyone who made ... Read More
After the holidays I had several empty bottles of ROOT on hand. In what might be called a Wardian moment, I wondered if the bottles would make suitable terrariums. ... Read More
Barman Doug Fitz, from one of Rittenhouse Square's Snackbar, can mix you up an amazing cocktail especially with Root. We met up with Doug so he could show off ... Read More
Recipe from The Farm: ROOT Vegetable Soup
Blizzard conditions in Philly got you down? Cooped up inside? Oddly enough, the New Hampshire snowline is receding. So instead of shoveling, we celebrated by creating this savory soup. If you've ... Read More
Pittsburgh Magazine - February, 2010
Bits & Bites: Pittsburgh Magazine Hypes Root Liqueur in its Bits & Bites section by Kate Chynoweth. --- Pittsburgh Magazine, February, 2010 Read More
Whole Foods Health Plan – The Whole Answer?
As the obesity pandemic shows no sign of waning and government responses remain ineffectual, local interventions – variously simpleminded, whimsical, and inspired – are proliferating. In particular, John Mackey’s new ... Read More
Valentine’s Day at (HE) Art in the Age
The Art in the Age store has just about everything for heart day! We are still offering our winter sale in store, where you can find select winter merchandise for up ... Read More
Presenting, “THE FARM”, a Narrative Exhibition by Robin McDowell at Art in the Age!
THE FARMA Narrative Exhibition by Robin McDowellFebruary 5 - March 21, 2010Opening Reception: Friday, February 5th, 6-8pmArt in the Age116 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Art in the Age of ... Read More
Recent émigrés from the Keystone State - as well as keen environmentalists - we at the AITA Farm are aghast at recent developments that threaten our state's natural splendor. Recent months have ... Read More
Denver’s Yelp Elites Celebrate with ROOT
Denver's Yelp Elites gathered this past Saturday at Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria for another successful party. Over 130 elite came together and raised $400 for Project Angelheart. Project Angelheart ... Read More
February Contest - Post YOUR ROOT Recipe
Do you love ROOT? Are you a budding mixologist? Well, we want you to share your fun ROOT cocktail creations with us! What's more? You will be eligible to win ... Read More
Printeresting - February 1, 2010
Benjamin’s Ghost: An Interview with Steve Grasse of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction by Jason Urban The following interview appears at Printeresting courtesy of the Mid America Print Council. ... Read More
FARM UPDATE: Preparing for The SHOW!
For the past few weeks, creative production has really amped up in preparation for THE FARM. At the expense, not gonna lie, of my precious sleeping-with-the-sun hours and a bit ... Read More
Philagrafika 2010 Guidebooks and Maps available online!
Philagrafika 2010:Philadelphia's international festival celebrating print in contemporary artJanuary 29 - April 11, 2010www.philagrafika2010.org The guidebook and map are designed to work in tandem to provide visitors with an overview of ... Read More
Duke Riley at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania!
Reclaiming the Lost Kingdom of LairdInstallation by Duke RileyJanuary 29 – April 9, 2010Opening Reception: February 4, 2010 Historical Society of Pennsylvania1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 In conjunction with Philagrafika ... Read More
Upcoming: New Works by Jason Andrew Turner
Slow Wide Turns by Jason Andrew Turner February 5 – 28, 2010 Opening Reception: Friday, February 5th, 6pm Reward Boutique 55 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Local Philadelphia artist, Jason Andrew Turner (for those ... Read More
SVF Farm: Saving Heritage Breeds in Newport, RI
Earlier this month the Times printed a feature on the Swiss Village Foundation, a pioneering conservation project located on a historic farm in Newport, RI. The SVF is working to ... Read More
For those of you who aren't the regular cocktail drinkers and want a way to enjoy Root with your beers, why not go ahead and mix the two?? Our old ... Read More
Philagrafika at The Print Center!
(above: Dispatch - Matthew Brannon) Saturday, January 30 Open House with Space 1026 Artists: 2:00-5:00pm The Print Center will host a diverse roster of artists ... Read More
Brooklyn band Clare and the Reasons recently stopped by our store and kindly graced us with thier unique brand of lush and whimsical chamber-pop. Check out a charming performance of ... Read More
Isaac Lin’s, A Place Near Here, opens tonight at Fleisher Ollman!
Isaac LinA Place Near HereJanuary 21 - February 20, 2010 Fleisher Ollman Gallery1616 Walnut Street, Suite 100Philadelphia, PA 19103www.fleisher-ollmangallery.com From Fleisher Ollman's press release: "In the main gallery, Lin, best known for his ... Read More
Video + PICS: Sherlock Holmes Ending Sequence & Early Storyboards
The ending sequence of the new Sherlock Holmes film may be its best attribute -- aside from Robert Downey Jr.'s performance.The design and animation are both superb. Have a look: Prologue ... Read More
In Memorium: Jay Reatard 1980-2010
As most of you already know, the talented Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., better known as Jay Reatard, passed away last week at the young age of 29. Although we never ... Read More
Featured Recipe: Vanilla Root Fizz
We have a large and growing selection of recipes in our archive, but we want share ones that are perfect to order and any ol' bar or simple enough to ... Read More
For the month of January shop the Art in the Age Online store and with any Art in the Age Tee purchase, receive a complimentary bar of soap. Online promotion only Read More
Resolve to save at Art in the Age! Now through February, stop in Art in the Age and find 20-40% off of select Winter Merchandise! In store only Read More
Get ready for PHILAGRAFIKA 2010!
above: Óscar Muñoz, Narcisos en proceso (Narcissi in process), 1994-ongoing. Screen printed charcoal pigment on water in plexiglass vitrine with various pieces of printed paper laid beneath the water on ... Read More
Every year (for 10 years!?) Duck Brand Duct Tape holds a contest where students are challenged to create their prom outfits out of Duct Tape and the winners get scholarships. ... Read More
Videos: Cocktails from Oyster House’s Katie Loeb
"The Oyster House today is the vision of Sam Mink, the third generation of the Mink family in the restaurant business. It began in 1947 when Samuel Mink, Sam's grandfather ... Read More
Art in the Age In-Store Video Interview With The Big Pink!
The music of buzzworthy British band The Big Pink is a powerful mix of early Shoegaze and new Industrial. The band recently stopped by our store during their Philly visit, ... Read More
After the mad holiday dash, the liquor stores in Philly have been quite low on Root. This week finally brings a restock to the shelves in the city and we ... Read More
“There they are”, New works by Chris Kline tonight!
Chris Kline There they are January 8 - 30, 2010 Opening January 8th, 6-10pm AHN|VHS Gallery 319A N 11th St, 4th Fl Philadelphia, PA 19107 AHN|VHS is pleased to present “There they are”, an exhibition of new ... Read More
Think Locally, Act Locally: SEECLICKFIX In YOUR City!
No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent... and His/Her Community! How can one voice be heard in a sea of urban chaos? ... Read More
Magazine Covers Re-Drawn By Hand
John Paul Thurlow's "attempt to remake cover art for every great magazine he owns" is not only ambitious, but also beautiful. Can you imagine if all magazine covers were created ... Read More
Enter your email to the Art in the Age mail list during the month of January for a chance to win Walter Benjamin Logo Totes! Two winners will be chosen ... Read More
January Root Features and Happy Hours to Start off 2010
Welcome to the start of a great new year and we are surely kicking it off right. Some Philadelphia bars are featuring Root and serving up special prices and happy ... Read More
Standstill Exhibition runs till January 31!
ART IN THE AGEStandstillEnds January 31, 2010! 116 N 3rd St Philadelphia, PA 19106 For those unable to attend last month's First Friday show, you still have another month to view current work ... Read More
For those who need to stay warm indoors during the cold winter days, here's a simple twist on the hot toddy to accompany you by the fireplace and that new ... Read More
Isaac Lin Solo Exhibition at Fleisher Ollman January 21!
Isaac Tin Wei Lin A Place Near Here Fleisher/Ollman Gallery 1616 Walnut, Suite 100 Philadelphia, PA 19103 January 21st - February 20th, 2010 A long time member of Space 1026, Isaac Lin has ... Read More
The perfect accompaniment for the holidays besides great friends and family? A well stocked bar to get you though the days after the holiday. Root can be the perfect & ... Read More
Flying Off the Shelves. Help Finding Root in the ‘burbs.
Apparently Root is flying off the shelves in Philadelphia liquor stores. To make your gift giving a bit easier we've rounded up some stores that have it quite a bit ... Read More
The Making of John & Kira’s Root Chocolates
During our recent collaboration with John & Kira's - Philly local chocolatiers - we got an inside look of how the chocolate making process happens. We've already showed you the ... Read More
Art in the Age GIFT GUIDE - Week Four: Accessories
Celebrate the holidays with locally-made goods ranging from whiskey stones to soap and stationary, all available at the Art in the Age store and on www.artintheage.com. All merchandise is made ... Read More
Last-minute gift ideas at the AITA store!
(above: made by eugene key ring holder accessories - to be available online, stay tuned!) For those wondering what's left to purchase at the AITA store - see below! (genuine leather property ... Read More
Cookies for Grown-Ups: ROOT Gingerbread Variations!
Last night's -4 degree windchill did not put me in the mood to "Carpe P.M." So what better opportunity to do ALL of my Christmas baking? In addition to nut ... Read More
If you're like me and consistently have dry lips and keep losing my chapsticks everywhere I go - why pay $5 every time you want to keep your lips moisturized ... Read More
Amazing Experimental Animation From Benjamin Ducroz
Watch this awesome video experiment from Benjamin Ducroz. Press + eatures 3D animation and printed animated frames created with watercolor and ink. The crackling, glitchy minimal music adds to the ... Read More
Recession hits local Space 1026 Art Auction
Last Friday, Space 1026 opened their doors at 6pm for people to cram themselves in every nook and cranny to get a good spot for the annual art auction. In ... Read More
Make sure to get all your holiday gifts on time! For US delivery by XMAS, select UPS Ground Shipping and order by Dec 17th, Two Day Shipping by Dec 21st or ... Read More
Root Hot Chocolate From Firehouse Lounge
In Pittsburgh's Historic Strip District the Firehouse Lounge and its newer speakeasy style cocktail bar, Embury, is the place to be if you want a great cocktail. They boast market ... Read More
Cai Guo-Qiang at FWM & Philadelphia Museum of Art!
Friday, December 11th, renowned contemporary multi-media artist, Cai Guo-Qiang conducted two back to back performance-based artworks in conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Fabric Workshop and Museum. ... Read More
Mittens, Kittens & Toolbelts: My Favorite Things (Tamworth Remix)
My Favorite Things Rodgers & Hammerstein | Performed by Julie Andrews(Robin McDowell Remix + Slideshow - 12.13.09) ------------------ Snowdrifts on rooftops and whiskers on kittens, Bright iron woodstoves and warm SmartWool mittens, Sparse little ... Read More
The Compost Crusade Continues: Wilmington’s New Organic Recycling Center!
For those of you who attended the Vermicomposting Event at the Art In The Age Store in November (and those of us who are concerned citizens, interested in reducing our ... Read More
(above: artwork donation by Bonnie Brenda Scott) Space 1026 Art Auction 2009Friday, December 11, doors open 6pm, begins 7pm1026 Arch Street, 2nd FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107 Don't miss this year's only opportunity to ... Read More
VIDEOS: Asobi Seksu Live Session Clips and Interview at the Art in the Age Store
Our friends Asobi Seksu stopped by the store recently and graced us with a wonderful acoustic set, featuring such gems as "New Years" and a cover of Hope Sandoval's "Suzanne". ... Read More
Holiday Recipes and John & Kira’s Root Chocolates - Now Available!!
The holiday season has already been kicked off and finding those perfect gifts for you loved ones can be exciting yet stressful at the same time. Here at Art ... Read More
FARM UPDATE: Winter is icummen in; Skiddeth bus and sloppeth us
Thank you, Ezra Pound, for giving rhythm to my thoughts today. WINTER! That strange and wonderful fourth season is truly upon us...forsaken by many who flee to more southern terrain, ... Read More
December Artist of the Month - Amy Mayfield
For the month of December we will be celebrating the work of Artist of the Month, Amy Meyfield. Her paintings evoke an imagined space, born out of a diacritic approach to ... Read More
Art in the Age GIFT GUIDE - Week Two: Barware
Art in the Age Gift Guide Celebrate the holidays with locally-made goods ranging from whiskey stones to soap and stationary, all available at the Art in the Age store and on ... Read More
“The Colonial Elite” (Fairmount Park Mansions)
The recently closed exhibition at Philadelphia's City Hall, "Fairmount Park's Colonial Elite" featured over 40 current and past students from Moore College of Art & Design participating in a juried ... Read More
“Standstill” First Friday Event Photos
ART IN THE AGEStandstillDecember 4, 2009–January 31, 2010Opening Reception: December 4th, 6-8pm Thanks to everyone for attending our December First Friday last week featuring new works by Beth Beverly and Ole ... Read More
ROOT Cocktails to enjoy in through the holidays and the cold winter months. Recommended to be sipped by roaring fire, with family and friends. Cheers! Rootnog6 eggs2 + ½ cups heavy ... Read More
“Do” Lecture Video Series Featuring Geoff McFetridge and Others
The mission of "The Do Lectures" is to "getting a handful of speakers together in one place, in the hope that they may inspire you to go Do something. To ... Read More
First Friday Exhibition: “STANDSTILL”, New work by Beth Beverly and Ole Bye!
ART IN THE AGEStandstillDecember 4, 2009–January 31, 2010Opening Reception: December 4th, 6-8pm This Friday, Art in the Age is pleased to announce our latest exhibition featuring new works by Beth Beverly ... Read More
Gift Guide Week 1 - Apothecary
Art in the Age Gift Guide Celebrate the holidays with locally-made goods ranging from whiskey stones to soap and stationary, all available at the Art in the Age store and on ... Read More
The Art in the Age GIFT GUIDE!
The Art in the Age GIFT GUIDE is here, and just in time for the holidays! Art In The Age of Mechanical Reproduction firmly believes in empowering artists producing high quality ... Read More
Art in the Age and Art-Reach Give Back!
Philadelphia organization Art-Reach has teamed up with Art in the Age to raise awareness of its programs geared towards supporting bringing arts and cultural opportunities to the full range of ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail Competition at Bossa Nova Recap
The Pittsburgh ROOT Cocktail Competition had the whole town talking. Last week some of the finest barmen and women made their way to Bossa Nova Lounge to take part in ... Read More
InLiquid presents a special talk with Julien Robson, Curator of Contemporary Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Mr. Robson, one of the curators of Philagrafika, will ... Read More
Enter your email to the Art in the Age mail list during the month of December for a chance to win Art in the Age HOLIDAY GIFT PACKS! Two winners ... Read More
Wednesday Sales with Art in the Age and Reward!
Join AITA & Reward every Wednesday in December this holiday season! Who: Art in the Age and Reward!When: Every Wednesday in DecemberWhat: Late hours, ROOT cocktails, free parking in Old City ... Read More
A Museum of Early American Tools…AITA-Farm-Style!
A recent article in The Inquirer ("They Dig Garden Tools" - 11/20/09) featured Harold Sweetman, Director of The Jenkins Arboretum, who is also a collector of "horticultural antiques." Stated more ... Read More
A Thanksgiving Day Hike in The White Mountain National Forest
Thanksgiving morning, I woke up especially early in anticipation of finally hiking Mt. Chocorua, the stately peak that overlooks the farm. I filled my pack with rain gear (90% chance ... Read More
If you missed the Art in the Age lecture about Vermicomposting featuring speaker, Camila Rivera-Tinsley, Environmental Educator from The Schuylkill Center, you missed quite a show. We learned about worms, ... Read More
Richard Colman Pays Homage To His Influences
Art in the Age artist Richard Coleman’s artwork was featured in the November issue of Juxtapoz Magazine. His work was shown alongside a slew of artists giving tribute to Robert ... Read More
Space 1026 Art Auction December 11, 2009!
Are you sick of blowing your good earned pay on butterfly prints and rainbow paintings? Wondering what to give your artsy cousin from Vermont for Christmas? Want to wooo your ... Read More
The Museum of Vintage Walkmans
Hello fellow electronic nerds! If you have not yet visited The Museum of Vintage Walkmans, then what are you waiting for?? This is the place for you. It's an awesome ... Read More
