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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pittsburgh ROOTs For A Favorite Cocktail on November 24th
November 24th marks a big day for Pittsburgh spirit enthusiasts. Bossa Nova Lounge(123 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA) and Art in the Age will host a ROOT cocktail competition, offering complimentary ... Read More
PHOTO TOUR: The Gilman Forest - Tamworth, NH
Invigorating news to report! 68% of the fundraising goal for The Gilman Forest Preservation Project, undertaken by the Tamworth Conservation Commission, has been reached! The Commission is more than halfway ... Read More
The PA Dutch Inspired Midatlantic - Opened
Daniel Stern's long awaited opening of Midatlantic, finally arrived yesterday. The Science Center at 3711 Market Street (Ground Level) is now the home for " a focus on reinterpreting the ... Read More
Gilman Forest UPDATE: 65% of Project Goal Reached!
According to The Tamworth Conservation Commission, 65% of the fundraising goal for preserving the Gilman Forest has been reached as of September 15! They have until May 1, 2010 to ... Read More
CULTURE TAX: Frankly, My Dear Pennsylvania…WTF?!
Last week, The New York Times reported an enraging tidbit in the Arts section. Hold onto your knickers, all ye citizens of The Keystone State... A provision in the newly-agreed-upon state ... Read More
Lebowski Fest Rolls into Philadelphia
Bowling. Bathrobes. Endless supply of whiite Russians. What more could you ask for? Tomorrow, Saturday September 26th, North Bowl in Northern Liberties is hosting the Lebowski Fest Bowling Party. This ... Read More
KEEP NH FOREST UNDEVELOPED: Art In The Age Helps To Protect The Gilman Forest
New Hampshire is one of the most unique states in the union in that it has one of the highest percentages of undeveloped forest (85%, topped only by Maine at ... Read More
In the Kitchen with ROOT: QBBQ and Tequila
Old City BBQing masters at QBBQ and Tequila won two first places at the 3rd Annual Rib Off last Saturday. Those two prize-winning dishes just so happened to be made ... Read More
Attention All Mixologists, Bartenders, Fans of Edgar Allan Poe
We are seeking mixologists to create a cocktail inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. So grab your copy of "The Tell-Tale Heart" and a bottle of ROOT and ... Read More
A Full Plate 3rd Annual Rib Off - ROOT and Ribs
The Full Plate Rib Off this year was an absolute success! Close to 600 people lined up and piled into the street where the professionals and ameteurs were grilling, smoking ... Read More
“Livestock” Update: Ah, The Circle of Life!
Chai caught her first mouse last week. This event was the source of great pride, as well as confusion (on both Chai and my own parts). At 10-weeks old, Chai was ... Read More
The G20 Summit and ROOT Hit Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh may forever be known as The Steel City, but who says that’s necessarily a bad thing? Steel is strong, persevering, and a foundation for many great structures—just like Pittsburgh ... Read More
An Evening of Perfect ROOT Pairings at ALFA
Alfa was packed to the gills last night with Philadelphians eager to be regaled with five ROOT-infused courses and five complementary ROOT cocktails. From the ROOT-cured gravad amuse bouche to ... Read More
ROOT and Gettysburg: PA’s Next Power Couple
Not since Philadelphia's favorite Ben Franklin impersonator, Ralph Archibald, wed Betsy Ross impersonator Linda Wilde has the fair state of Pennsylvania witnessed the marriage of such a historical power couple. That's ... Read More
Our Little Corner of The Twitterverse
We've made it easy for you to get up-to-the-minute news from Art In The Age on the topics that really matter most to you! We don't mean to inundate your ... Read More
ROOT Recipe of the Week: Bomba Shack
Lauren Phillips of Alfa Bar and Restaurant created this delish ROOT cocktail for the competition at Silk City. The Bomba Shack wil now be part of the first course pairing at ... Read More
Is there anything better than a refreshing Root Cocktail? Probably not, but ribs are a close second! So why not enjoy both classic American creations at A Full Plate's third ... Read More
The ROOT Next Door: Charlie’s Pub and Art In The Age Special Offer!
For August and September, Art In The Age and our conveniently located next door neighbor, Charlie's Pub, will be hosting a special ROOT promotion (starting Wednesday, August 12 - tomorrow!) If ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail of the Week: Ginger ROOT Sling
The ROOT Competition at Silk City brought together 14 talented baretenders, with a few of them shining over the rest. The top 4 recipes the took the judges for a ... Read More
LIVESTOCK UPDATE: 5 Week Old Kittens Arrive At The Farm EARLY!
One week ago, I received a call from the Human Society...Chai and Tiki (now "Ti" for short), were allowed to come home to the farm with me, technically under my ... Read More
Curator Damian Weinkrantz Invites You: “Please Be Welcome”…To Venture to NYC!
Art In The Age Artist/Friend, Damian Weinkrantz has been hard at work for the past few months, curating a new exhibition opening next Saturday August 15th in New York City! THE ... Read More
ROOT Cocktail Competition - Check Out What You Missed!!
A grand time was had by all in Silk City's newish Beer Garden on Tuesday evening. 14 bartenders from some of Philly's finest watering holes signed up to shake, mix ... Read More
Kittens Are Coming To The Farm!
QUESTION: How do you solve a problem like...a mouse...or two...or three who brazenly eat your bread and munch on your muffins? ANSWER: Adopt a kitty...or two! And that is precisely what I ... Read More
A ROOT Cocktail Champion is Crowned!
After a grueling hours-long battle under the stars at Silk City’s outdoor garden last night, a sole ROOT Cocktail Champion finally emerged: Kate Loeb from the recently reopened Oyster House. Judges ... Read More
Only YOU Can Save Civil War History in Philadelphia!
CIVIL WAR MUSEUM SOUNDS ALARM ON LEAVING PHILA & TWO WEEKS NOTICE: CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS MAY LEAVE PHILLY These were the headlines of 2 disturbing articles published in the Philadelphia Inquirer yesterday. THE ... Read More
Daniel Stern To Tackle Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine
As former executive chef at Le Bec Fin and chef/owner of Gayle, Daniel Stern's already seen his share of success in the city of brotherly love. Now he's making headlines ... Read More
VIDEOS: Summer ROOT Recipes from Philly’s Silk City Bar & Lounge
We spent a sun-drenched afternoon with Indhira Torres, bartender at the revived, rejuvenated, and more happening-than-ever Silk City Bar & Lounge. While we relaxed in the new outdoor garden lounge, ... Read More
More Philly Bars Jumping on The ROOT Wagon!
Four fine food (tongue-twsiter!) establishments have jumped on the ROOT wagon! Yee-haw. We are proud to announce the following new friends of ROOT: Positano Coast (Old City)Alison Two (Fort Washington)Eulogy (Old ... Read More
New Philly Hotspot: P.Y.T. at The Piazza Features ROOT Beer Float
P.Y.T., the new & delicious brainchild of Paper Street's Tommy Up, is featuring a ROOT-spiked Old Fashioned Root Beer Float on the menu! Located on the ground floor of The ... Read More
Join us this Saturday at Rum Bar for an 80s Dance Party and the first ROOT drink special ever! They'll be featuring six 80s-themed cocktails, including the DeLorean--a drink made ... Read More
Tamworth, Ho! The Commencement of Farm Transmissions
I drove for eight hours with an enormous suitcase in a Chevy Suburban the size of my first dorm room and arrived, unscathed, in Tamworth. I drove through what is called ... Read More
ROOT Presents…The Mixology Men of Southwark Restaurant
Before departing from the great city of Philadelphia, I had the pleasure of spending a Sunday afternoon in the company of two fine gents in an equally fine setting in ... Read More
ROOT in PA Liquor Stores by County
Root has found its way through Pennsylvania. We've created a list of stores that are currently carrying Root. To get up to date info (one day behind) you can check ... Read More
ROOT Gets Prime Placement at 5th and Delancey
Remember this morning, when I wrote those detailed instructions on where to find a bottle of ROOT? Well the Wine & Spirits at 5th and Delancey made things a whole ... Read More
Famous Happenings in New Hampshire
I've been consuming reading material on the history of Tamworth, NH with the same ferocity that I approached an ice cream sundae earlier this evening... In the case of the reading, ... Read More
Art in the Age’s ROOT is now available in PA liquor stores and fine drinking establishments! The first truly authentic American liqueur since the pre-Prohibition era, ROOT is a certified organic ... Read More
Art In The Age: Your New Neighborhood Tobacconist!
Art In The Age is proud and excited to offer a line of premium pipe tobaccos! Available for purchase at the store, we will offer the loose product in .25 ... Read More
ROOT Now For Sale Online at HITIMEWINE.com!
Breaking news! Art In The Age ROOT, the first truly authentic American liqueur since the Pre-Prohibition Era, is now available for purchase online from HITIMEWINE.com. CLICK HERE to purchase! $38.99 per 750mL ... Read More
WE WANT YOU: To Help Change The American Automobile Industry, 50 Miles At A Time
It's short notice, but we would like to draw your attention to a very determined individual who NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE in order to embark upon a very worthy, very cool ... Read More
A One-Month Rural Immersion Program
GUNS ARE BAD!!! May this post begin with that strong, unwavering sentiment. I am not promoting the sale, purchase, or wielding of any sort of firearm. I am merely documenting the ... Read More
PAPER JAM: The Art and Grime of the East Coast Rock Poster
What better place to bring together the work of twenty-seven music-inspired mixed media artists than...Our Nation's Capital? Civilian Art Projects, an edgy up-and-coming DC gallery, presents their 2nd exhibition of music ... Read More
The Times, They Are A-Changin’: A Letter, A Departure, A Farm in New Hampshire
Dear Reader and Friend, On May 20, 2009, I left the city of Philadelphia with an overstuffed backpack and a violin, headed for greener pastures...literally. Because on July 1, 2009, I will ... Read More
SAVE FAIRMOUNT: Prevent Sales and Development of Our Parks
On May 7th Councilwoman Joan Krajewski introduced a bill that would have opened Fairmount Park to private real estate developers. Though since withdrawn, Councilwoman Krajewski’s bill has raised some serious ... Read More
Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Solo Exhibition, “Movement I, Movement II and a Sculpture”
At first glance of the image promoting AJW's upcoming show, Movement I, Movement II and a Sculpture, I was very confused. The soft and romantic photograph of still life did ... Read More
An Exciting 2 Weeks, According To My Slingshot Planner
Monday, May 11: Pullman Strike begins, first revolutionary strike on continental European model (1894), Salvador Dali born (1904) Tuesday, May 12: Lusty Lady workers take over operations at theater (2003) Wednesday, May ... Read More
To Market, To Market: Wild Flour Bakery’s ROOT Raisin Bread Is A Success!
This Sunday, bright-eyed marketgoers sampled a new treat created especially for Art In The Age by local bakery artisans, Wild Flour Bakery! The sun smiled upon the cobblestone streets for ... Read More
THIS SUNDAY: Art In The Age ROOT Treats Debut at Headhouse Farmer’s Market!
Join Art In The Age at Headhouse Farmer's Market this Sunday, May 10 from 10am until 2 pm. Over 30 vendors will air their edible offerings along 2nd Street, between Pine ... Read More
Michael Tortorello of the New York Times penned a pooey article two days ago. Literally. "The Manure Chronicles," a rather awesome op-ed piece, examined Tortorello's exploits into the land of home gardening, ... Read More
WHAT YOU MISSED: Happy First ROOT Day @ The Store!
Despite some sticky and pesky rain showers, the Art In The Age Store went right on with the First Friday show, unfettered! The botanical illustrations of Reverend Michael Alan were ... Read More
May Exhibition Highlights (Reverend Michael Alan’s Botanical Illustrations)
For the month of May, Art in the Age is exhibiting new works by Reverend Michael Alan inspired by the four seasons. He is also the exclusive artist for ROOT ... Read More
For everyone who has stopped into the store and asked about all those bottles of mysterious brown liquid in the apothecary case... GET THEE TO 116 NORTH THIRD STREET TONIGHT and ... Read More
Was I ever glad to find a familiar friend, 3000 miles away from Philly...! Walter Benjamin stands proudly atop a shelf in the store of the San Francisco Museum of Modern ... Read More
MAY CONTEST: Enter To Win A Farm Friendly Grab Bag!
Starting May 1, sign up for the mailing list (up and to the left of this page), for a chance to win a grab bag full of farm friendly goodies! ... Read More
New Documentary In The Works: Michael Pollan’s “The Botany of Desire”
Thanks to this awesome event, I am now the bearer of great news! Two nights ago, in a small theater in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood, Michael Pollan, bestselling author and ... Read More
Type On The Street! in San Francisco
My knees are about to give out from walking, uphill, 6+ miles today. I will never take Philadelphia's relative flat-ness for granted again. The throbbing in my connective tissue is alleviated, ... Read More
Law & Order…& History: Sam Waterston Celebrates St. Peter’s 250th Anniversary!
The diction may seem clichéd...but I will be loud & proud, and make this statement, regardless...HISTORY IS ALIVE IN PHILADELPHIA!Seriously. We live in "The Cradle Of Liberty," and should be ... Read More
INTERVIEW: Michael Grady Robertson of Queens County Farm Museum!
all images from queensfarm.org Last month, The New York Times featured the work of Michael Grady Robertson, the Agricultural Director at Queens County Farm Museum. Historically, the 47-acre farm has remained ... Read More
Spring Artist Tees have arrived! Find out more about this season's designs and the artists behind them... Click the links in the descriptions to go to the store iisting! Julianne Ahn - ... Read More
GUEST BLOG II: The Adventures of Andy Bowness (Hide Your Arms!)
That message is scrawled on a dirty message board on the side of a parking lot just off Locust & Juniper St. I first saw it on February 13th, which ... Read More
ONE DAY LEFT! Enter To Win Maurice Sendak Exhibition Tickets & DVD!
DETAILS… Art in the Age has joined with the Rosenbach Museum & Library to offer all you Maurice-Sendak-philes out there a throwback to your youth. Experience Sendak’s prolific imagination first-hand! Enter to ... Read More
Beekman 1802 & Art In The Age: The Seeds of Democracy
We are veritably tickled over the arrival of new products from Beekman 1802, especially our new shipment (read: future harvest) of flower and vegetable seeds! All of the Beekman 1802 products ... Read More
Find The Farmer: A Large Step for American-Kind
A recent NY Times article brought a very awesome resource to my attention... FINDTHEFARMER.com The idea of "traceability" is a hot topic in foodie, consumer culture, and now political spheres! Josh Durf, ... Read More
APRIL CONTEST: Win An Art In The Age Spring Prize Pack!
April Showers bring...Spring Contests! Sign up for the mailing list for your chance to win: -A NEW SPRING ARTIST TEE OF YOUR CHOICE -Surprise Spring merch from The Store! ------------------------------------------------------ 2 Winners will be chosen ... Read More
HIDDENCITY PHILADELPHIA FESTIVAL! May 30 - June 28
After living in/on/around/near Philadelphia for over 10 years, I thought I'd seen just about everything. WRONG. Starting May 30, the HIDDENCITY Philadelphia Festival will shed light on our city's best unknown historical ... Read More
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: HEARTSREVOLUTION at The Store!
HEARTSREVOLUTION, an electrical, fantastical threesome based out of Brooklyn, creates adrenaline-pumping music that's been dubbed "electro-thrash." Regardless of how you classify them, we were totally psyched earlier this month to ... Read More
BLOG CONTEST! Maurice Sendak Tickets & DVD Giveaway!
DETAILS... Art in the Age has joined with the Rosenbach Museum & Library to offer all you Maurice-Sendak-philes out there a throwback to your youth. Experience Sendak's prolific imagination first-hand! Enter to ... Read More
Good News For Philadelphia: The Saint March Collective!
A long list of adjectives mentally pair with the word "Philadelphia": grimy, greasy, depressed, philthy, gray...to name a few. But I've got a new one for you... PROGRESSIVE. I am completely serious. ... Read More
INTERVIEW: Video Artist/Filmmaker Michael Tom Vassallo on GATE Philly - Tomorrow Night!
Recently, I got tuned in to GATE Philly, an experimental electronic music series. GATE is hosting an event at The Rotunda in West Philly tomorrow night. The evening, commencing at ... Read More
OUTRAGE: Burger King Studio & Have It Your Way Tees
Burger King has launched an artist apparel collaboration program. The title? Burger King Studio. The line? Have It Your Way Tees. Yes. You heard me correctly... Burger.King.Studio. This is the bane of my ... Read More
Curated Fashion Brand Profile: Dear Creatures
Bianca Benitez is the talented creative behind Dear Creatures, a lovely LA-based line for women. Whimsical and feminine, these pieces are incredibly well-constructed and thoroughly conceptualized. Delicate cuts, trims, and ... Read More
Recycle Your Moving Boxes…And Your Cash!
For all those times I have had to buy brand spanking new cardboard meanies at ludicrous prices, there is finally a way to bring more sensibility (and straight up $) ... Read More
Brave New (Blog) World: Now With Comments!
Holler at us!!! We've added comments to the Art In The Age Blog! So you (yes you!), as one of our readers and friends, can give us direct and instant feedback, start ... Read More
Curated Fashion Brand Profile: Elevate + Collide
Elevate & Collide is an incredibly awesome, industrial-yet-so-wearable clothing line for women based out of Pasadena, California. Designer/owner Susan Brunet, the hard-working lady behind the operation, gives us the scoop ... Read More
FIRST FRIDAY PHOTOS: Art In The Age Kicks Off Philly Beer Week!
A R T I N T H E A G E K E G G E R ! ! ! Ahem. I mean...The First Warm Friday that ... Read More
Curated Apothecary Brand Profile: Moss Botanicals
Moss Botanicals (based out of Ojai, California) is a line of aromatherapy mists and roll-on fragrances derived from natural indredients and essential oils. Stacey L. Moss, the owner and founder ... Read More
VIDEO: AITA Store Tour with Jason Thompson, Architect
How exactly do dreams become reality? How are sketches transformed into structures? Rissay Ltd Architecture & Construction, the masterminds behind the physical build-out of the Art In The Age Flagship ... Read More
Curated Accessories Brand Profile: Property Of…
Property Of... is a gorgeous line of unisex bags and wallets for work, play, and every day. Crafted from sturdy no-nonsense materials, Property Of... bags and wallets are both stylish ... Read More
A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania’s New Deal Post Office Murals
The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg presents a very important, extremely timely exhibition entitled, "A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania's New Deal Post Office Murals." The exhibition features a collection of photographs, ... Read More
MARCH CONTEST: Win a Red Plastic Cups Tee by Julie Ahn!
SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST (top left of this page) during the month of March for your chance to win a Red Plastic Cups tee by Julie Ahn! And ... Read More
Holler @artintheage - We’re Now in Twitterland!
Art In The Age is now in Twitterland! Follow us to stay in the loop about new arrivals at the store, upcoming events, fun & games in Philly, and what's happening ... Read More
Bars and Restaurants Serving ROOT - Updated!
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
SPEAK UP, PHILLY: Fairmount Park Commission Nominations!
Cherry Blossoms, Philadelphia - oil painting by Charles Cushing -------------- This past fall, Philadelphia voters ushered in an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter. This addition dissolved the independently operated Fairmount ... Read More
URBAN FARMING RESOURCE: PoultryOne
Interested in egg-farming? Want to know more about current trends in chicken/geese/duck caretaking? Look no further! PoultryOne to the rescue! According to the website... "The simple mission of poultryone.com is to make ... Read More
TO-DO LIST: A Philadelphia Potluck of Arts, Crafts, and Bookish Fun!
Recent wanderings around town have resulted in a pile of flyers and postcards for upcoming and on-going art/craft/book events in the city.Since fun shared is fun doubled, I will share ... Read More
Happy 200th, Lincoln! The Rosenbach Museum & Library Launches 21st Century Abe!
Two hundred years ago in a one-room log cabin in southeast Kentucky, a baby boy was born. His parents were not formally educated and made a living by working ... Read More
Keep Support for The Arts In The Stimulus Package! Write Your Congressman!
Image: from The Daily Swarm A totally disturbing article was brought to my attention today from The Daily Swarm. In "Why Is The Stimulus Package Screwing The Arts?", David Prince reports ... Read More
FIRST FRIDAY PHOTOS: The Great Lincoln Memorial Tableaux Opens!
Friday night's opening of The Great Lincoln Memorial Tableaux was the coolest Birthday Party I have attended in recent months. I think we did truly Old Abe proud! From 6 ... Read More
Oded Ezer’s The Typographer’s Guide To The Galaxy
Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait. I will have to wait. Until April, that is, until I can get my hands on a copy of The Typographer's Guide To The Galaxy, the ... Read More
BACK 2 SCHOOL: The New Face & Guts of Tyler School of Art
On January 23, Inga Saffron, an architectural critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer, penned an article entitled Changing Skyline: Temple's Artless New Building. Saffron launched a scathing review of the NEW ... Read More
