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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
New Arrival: Gitman Vintage ’12
Gitman Bros. Vintage Spring collection is filled with archival patterns in an assortment of light weight fabrics. The famous shirt-makers have included Japanese tencel cotton, linen chambray's and cotton madras ... 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
Hammerstone Whiskey Disks Now Available at AITA!
Hammerstone is a father son business tucked away in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, only a short distance from our friends at the Tamworth Lyceum. The Hammerstone company represents ... 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
Hella Bitter: Small-Batch Bitters Now Available at AITA
During the month of January, we are featuring a group at the AITA store entitled "Cultivating the Cocktail". One of our featured beverage artisans, Hella Bitter, is a Brooklyn based bitter ... Read More
We are ringing in the New Year with tons of great deals on all Fall apparel! Check out our deals online and in the store! Read More
12 Most Interesting New Products for Cocktails – 1/4/12
12 Most Interesting New Products for Cocktails The Twelve most interesting new products for cocktails? Certainly there are more than 12, but for the intent of this assignment, I chose 12 ... 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
Spirit Southwest Airlines – December 2011
A luscious winter warmer, courtesy of Cricket Nelson. My family and I used to make our own root beer. So when I tried Root—a liquor made in Pennsylvania that’s essentially a recreation ... Read More
AITA New Years Eve Buying Guide
Make sure you're prepared to ring in the New Year with these great party accompaniments: 1. Bolle Design: Cutting and Cheese Board $180 2. Morris Kitchen: Ginger Syrup $13 3. Bourbon Barrels: 3 ... 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
1. Field Notes: Red Blooded $9.95 2. Organic Hemp Bath Towel Set: $105 3. Art in the Age: Root Soap $7 4. Sort of Coal: Kuro Cube $25 5. Peg & Awl: Coal Pouch ... 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: For Him
1. Truman Handcrafted: Journal Cover $110 2. Penfield: Buckland Backpack $40 3. JW Hulme: Deluxe Field Thermos $200 4. Woolrich John Rich & Bro's: Polar Park $695 5. Truman Handcrafted: Tuck Wallet $110 6. MCMC ... 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
1. MCMC Fragrances: Love Roll-On $45 2. Bolle Design: Wood Cutting Board $180 3. Steven Alan: Janis Hat $148 4. The Curiosities of Janice Lowry: $45 5. Peg & Awl: Bath Caddy $120 6. Organic ... 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
Gift Guide: Hand-crafted in USA
1. the Hill-side scarves and ties: $80 - $127 2. Royal Rose Syrups: $12 3. JW Hulme: Hamline Pocket Journal $65 4. Yuketen: Maine Guide w/ Strap Boot $458 5. Billykirk: Belts $130 6. Peg ... 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
New Arrival: Organic Vintage Linens for the Home
We are in love with these new bath towels and accessories made form organic hemp and linen. These hand-woven textiles are made ... Read More
Black Friday at the Art in the Age Store
Avoid the long lines and mayhem on Black Friday and stop by the Art in the Age store for great deals on goods made to last! We'll even have warm refreshments ... 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
Our favorite American made Tellason denim is back in stock! After working in the denim industry for 20 years, owners Tony and Pete have perfected the fit and construction of ... Read More
New Arrival: Penfield for the Cold Weather
The cold weather has finally hit us and we are ready for the flurries, hail, and nor'easter's with winter gear from Penfield! We have the following styles in stock: Rockford: $240 Landis: $250 Stapleton: ... 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
10% Off Tuesday: Steven Alan Delivery #3
This week we are featuring 10% off of our Steven Alan Fall delivery #3. We have 2 cozy sweater dresses for women that are great to dress up or down all ... 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
10% Off Tuesday: Penfield for Men and Women
Tuesday - Thursday we are offering 10% off of all new Penfield Jackets and caps! Penfield has been manufacturing classic outerwear in the USA since the 1970's, combining technical fabrics with ... 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
10% Off Tuesday: Hikaru Noguchi Fall Knits
We are excited to feature Hikaru Noguchi knits as the new designer this week! Fall has finally arrived and we have been patiently waiting to stock our shelves with hats ... 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
I'm cold. Not just cold from the coming Fall, but from the drinks that seem to do little more than make me buzzed. I want to drink things that warm ... Read More
Kennett Square Farmers Market Fermentation Festival
This Friday, Oct. 7th from 2-5 PM we will be at the Kennett Square Fermentation Festival to celebrate the changing seasons with all things fermented. If you haven't had the ... Read More
10% Off Tuesday: Steven Alan Fall 2011
This Tuesday -Thursday we are debuting delivery 2 of Steven Alan's Men's and Women's collection for Fall 2011. We are giving you a chance to be the first to pick up ... 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
BAG’n'NOUN: Restock and New Bags!!
We love BAG'n'NOUN for it's functionality, design, and high quality. Well, it seems everyone else does as well, so we have re-stocked and added some new styles. We have the Duck ... 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
Punch may not have originated in America, but like pizza and military dominance, we’ve embraced it as our own. The original punch recipes came from India, went to ... Read More
10% Off Tuesdays! This Week: Woolrich John Rich and Bros.
To show our appreciating for all of our loyal fans this fall, Art in the Age will feature our newly arrived fall/winter seasonal items at 10% off! We will ... 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
Gitman Vintage Fall Flannels Have Arrived!
Gitman Brother's 6th season of their Vintage brand pays homage to Ivy League fall stylings of the year 1983. The line is filled with extremely soft flannel fabrics in a double ... 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
Tembea Tote Back to School Promo
The best part of going back to school is the shopping! To help you get started, we are offering a hearty package containing everything you will need for the ... 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
Labor Day Weekend: Last Chance for Summer Sale
Labor Day Weekend signifies the last days of summer. Last trips to the beach, last backyard BBQ's, and last chance to wear white pants!? It's also the last weekend to take advantage ... Read More
New Arrival: The Hill-side Fall Scarves
Just in! New Fall scarves from The Hill-side. This collection consists of some great wool blend fabrics that will keep you warm on chilly autumn nights. We're really digging the ... 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
AITA at Terrain’s Honey and Cheese Festival
This Saturday, Sept. 3rd we'll be serving up free samples of ROOT and SNAP at Terrain's first annual Honey and Cheese Festival. Stop by for a full afternoon of activities centered ... Read More
NEW: ART IN THE AGE ORIGINAL MOCCASINS
Art in the Age is excited to announce our very own hand-crafted leather moccasins for Fall 2011! We have selected the finest genuine American suede and Deerskin for consistent quality. Each moccasin ... 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
The Hill-side Fall Ties Are In!
For their 5th season, the Hill-side has pulled off a very handsome assortment of ties (along with their scarves that will will be arriving later in the month). They are continually ... 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
ROOT Floats at the Philadelphia History Museum
The Conversations on Cool: The Delicious History of Warm Weather Treats event at the Philadelphia History Museum was a huge success!! Thank you to everyone who came out on such ... 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
New: Me and Arrow Fall Accessories in Stock
For Fall of 2011, bag designers Me & Arrow have scoured fabric warehouses to find the best deadstock fabrics and remnant leathers. This season, the bags and other accessories are focused ... 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
New Arrival: Royal Rose Organic Flavor Syrups
We are so excited about the new line of flavored syrups by Royal Rose from Brooklyn, NY! Royal Rose syrups utilize whole ingredients, 100% organic and fair trade sugar, and filtered ... 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
This weekend is our biggest Art in the Age sale ever!! Sale apparel starting at $15!!! We need to quickly make room for Fall merchandise, and you will reap the benefits!! Rock bottom ... Read More
