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FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS: Letterpress with Two Paperdolls
Join us on Thursday February 9th, and Thursday February 23rd from 6-8PM for letterpress workshops with this month's featured artist, Two Paperdolls! For both workshops, the pressman of Two Paperdolls will ... Read More
1932 Chandler and Price Platen Press at Art in the Age!
The press has arrived! Stop by our opening First Friday event to see the press and an original series of letterpress prints by Two Paperdolls! If you'd like to see it ... Read More
VIDEO: February Exhibition Preview with Two Paperdolls
We recently paid a visit to the Two Paperdolls studio to watch the first poster pressing for their upcoming exhibition! Two Paperdolls designer Jennifer James sat down with us to talk ... Read More
Three Generations of Calder Artists in Philadelphia
The enormous William Penn Statue created by Alexander Milne Calder was placed on top of City Hall in 1896. Swann Memorial Fountain in the center of Logan Square created by Alexander ... Read More
FEBRUARY EXHIBITION: TWO PAPERDOLLS
The American Alliance of Unpaid Public Servants A Poster Series by Two Paperdolls “The first lady is an unpaid public servant elected by one person — her husband.” Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson Two Paperdolls ... Read More
Art of the Brew with Nick Less of Barry’s Homebrew
Last night we hosted Nick Less from Barry's Homebrew for a brewing demo at the Art in the Age store! Nick explained and demonstrated the entire home brewing process from start ... Read More
ART OF THE BREW: A WORKSHOP WITH BARRY’S HOMEBREW
Thursday, January 19 6:30PM-8PM at the AITA store. Join us this Thursday at Art in the Age to learn just how easy it is to brew delicious beer at home! The ... Read More
Cultivating the Cocktail: Recipes from our Opening Event
This month, we've selected group of local artisans that showcase a return to the rich traditions of handcrafted beverages. Combing the creations of Hella Bitter, Barry’s Homebrew, Revolution Cider, Hulls Spring ... Read More
January Exhibition: Cultivating the Cocktail
January 6-29th, 2012 Opening reception: First Friday, January 6th, 6-8PM Throughout history, the consumption of fermented and distilled beverages was considered safer than drinking water, creating a need for well made palatable refreshments. Over ... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RHUBY at Bartram’s Garden Honey Festival 2011
This past weekend Art in the Age was invited to serve RHUBY samples at the Annual Honey Festival at Bartram's Garden. The weather was perfect, and Bartram's Garden was ... Read More
Second Annual Honey Fest at Bartram’s Garden: A Celebration of Urban Beekeeping and Honey!
In partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, Wyck Historic House and Garden, and the Wagner Free Institute of Science Saturday, September 10, 10am-4pm Join us at Bartram's Garden, the birthplace of RHUBY, ... Read More
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
Art in the Age has teamed up with Philadelphia artist NoseGo to produce a truly amazing one of a kind collaboration! NoseGo has transformed four Art in the Age totes ... Read More
SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION: THE REVEREND’S RHUBY
THE REVEREND'S RHUBY Art in the Age is pleased to announce our September exhibition, THE REVEREND'S RHUBY, featuring the work of The Revend Michael Alan. The Reverend Michael Alan is the ... Read More
Peter Prusinowski Walks the Trail of Hope
The Great Elm Tree, rooted in an area of present day Philadelphia formerly known as Shackamaxon, serves as a symbol of strength, peace and friendship. Known as “the treaty never ... Read More
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
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
The Hidden River Expedition Finale at Bartram’s Garden
On Thursday, August 4th at 7:00AM, artist and author Allen Crawford (who writes under the pen name Lord Whimsy) embarked on a forty-mile, three-day kayak journey from the historic Quakertown ... Read More
Hidden River Expedition 2011 with Allen Crawford
This morning, Thursday, August 4th at 7:00AM, artist and author Allen Crawford embarked on a forty-mile, three-day kayak journey from the historic Quakertown of Mount Holly, New Jersey to Bartram’s ... Read More
Join Art in the Age at the Headhouse Farmer’s Market
Visit us this Sunday afternoon at the Headhouse Farmers' Market and sample delicious fresh-baked ROOT and SNAP treats by Wild flour Bakery. Hope to see you there!! Heahouse Farmers’ Market Headhouse Square, 2nd ... Read More
Civil War 150th Anniversary: Philadelphia Zouaves
The familiar blue uniforms donned by the Union army and grey coats belonging to the Confederates couldn’t always be seen on the battlefields during the Civil War. Until uniforms were ... Read More
Fightin’ French Mary: Marie Brose Tepe Leonard
Born in France in 1834, Marie Brose moved to Philadelphia as a teen where she later married Bernhard Tepe, a local tailor. When the Civil War broke out, Bernhard enlisted ... Read More
Broad Street, Philadelphia circa 1907
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Introducing RHUBY, A New Spirit from Art in the Age
Like ROOT and SNAP, RHUBY is based on a centuries old Pennsylvania recipe and is totally unique in the marketplace. There has never been anything like it...at least not ... Read More
George Nakashima Woodworker: Preserving a Legacy
George Nakashima Woodworker is a custom furniture company located just outside Philadelphia in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, owned by siblings Mira and Kevin Nakashima. Founded by their father, George Nakashima (1905-1990), ... Read More
Art in the Age at Greenable Market
Show your support to eco-friendly vendors and celebrate everything fresh and local the region has to offer. This Friday night, July 8th come visit us ... Read More
Stop by Silk City the first Wednesday of July-September for ROOT RUM REGGAE, an awesome new happy hour featuring ROOT drink specials and live music! July 6th, August 3rd, and September ... Read More
Pictures from the BLUEREDYELLOW Natural Dye Workshop
Our recent workshop with Philadelphia based natural dye company, BLUEREDYELLOW, was a huge success! Co-founders Elissa Meyers and Mira Adornetto gave an extremely informative lecture on the history of ... Read More
JULY/AUGUST EXHIBITION: AN IMPERFECT UNION by THE HEADS of STATE
AN IMPERFECT UNION A Re-Illustration of the Civil War By The Heads of State July 1st – August 28th, 2011 As we celebrate our nation's independence this July, we are also reminded of ... Read More
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society “Pop Up Garden”
As part of a revolution to reclaim the city's abandoned lots from landlords seemingly paralyzed by the economy, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has taken over a lot on the ... Read More
Visit Art in the Age at a Philly Farmer’s Market Near You
At Art in the Age we love to support our local farmers' markets. We love it so much in fact, that this weekend we're doubling our efforts! This Friday ... Read More
June Exhibition: Time, Space, and The Final Frontier by Leah Kauffman
Time, Space, and The Final Frontier opening at Art in The Age First Friday, June 3rd 6-8PM In this postmodern, hyper-realistic information age we are constantly questioning the nature of identity and existence. ... Read More
Anselma Farmers and Artisan Market Opens for the Season
In 2008, The Anselma Farmers and Artisan Market Association established a weekly, seasonal market on the grounds of The Mill at Anselma, a National Historic Landmark in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. ... Read More
May Exhibition Workshop: Art in the Age Sustainable Terrariums
Photograph and Terrariums by Dave Seator Who: Louis Cook and Dave Seator What: Join veteran terrarium builders, Louis Cook and Dave Seator, who will demonstrate how to build terrariums within ... Read More
May 18th is International Museum Day
May 18th marks International Museum Day, an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society. International Museum Day has grown to involve 30,000 museums ... Read More
Philadelphia’s History of Neglect for Public Parks
When William Penn laid out the street grid for the city, he gave Philadelphia the gift of five public squares. Yet it seems from the city's earliest days that ... Read More
May Exhibition: Sustaining Spring
Sustaining Spring May 6-29, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, May 6th, 6-8PM Art in the Age is proud to present Sustaining Spring, a group exhibition featuring an eclectic mix of work from environmentally ... Read More
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with Todd Carmichael and JP Iberti of La Colombe Torrefaction
Art in the Age was lucky enough to spend some time with La Colombe founders Todd Carmichael and JP Iberti at their amazing Port Richmond roasting facility. This duo ... Read More
America’s Oldest Zoo Goes Green!
Like many other Philadelphia landmarks and institutions, the Philadelphia Zoo is an American first. Since the early 1700's, the idea of an American zoo was inspired by English settlers ... Read More
Pregame with ROOT and SNAP at the P.O.P.E.
To celebrate some of our favorite Phillies, past and present, The Pub on Passyunk East (P.O.P.E.) is offering ROOT and SNAP specialty cocktails created with specific players in mind. Created by ... Read More
La Colombe Atelier x AITA SNAP Gift Pack
This month Art in the Age presents an exhibition by La Colombe Torrefaction showcasing their unique roasting processes, farming projects and the debut of their new small batch Atelier ... Read More
April First Friday Opening: La Colombe Torrefaction
Philadelphia coffee roasters La Colombe Torrefaction kicked off their month long exhibition this past First Friday at the Art in the Age store. La Colombe's vintage Citroen H-Van served ... Read More
April Exhibition: La Colombe Torrefaction
La Colombe Torrefaction Un Putain de bon Cafe April 1-30 Opening Reception: First Friday, April 1st, 6-8PM Todd Carmichael and Jean Philippe Iberti decided to join forces in 1985 while attending school and working ... Read More
Hammarhead Industries Lecture and Demo……AMAZING!
Last night James Hammarhead of Hammarhead Industries gave an amazing talk at Art in the Age, explaining his philosophy on motorcycles as well as starting a business from the ground ... Read More
Hammarhead Industries Workshop March 22nd
Join James Hammarhead, of Hammarhead Industries, as he demonstrates the construction of the airbox fuel tank for the recently debuted Solo X, a reinterpretation of the legendary Ural ... Read More
PhillyCowShare: Delivering Farm-Raised, Grass-Fed Beef to City Folks
Cows are an essential part of a sustainable farming ecosystem. They keep the hills mowed and fertilize the land. Jessica Moore founded PhillyCowShare to provide urban dwellers with fresh, top ... Read More
Sunday, March 13, 2011 Penn Museum | 3260 South Street | Philadelphia VIP 4-8PM | General Admission 5-8PM Now in its seventh year, Fair Food’s marquee fundraiser brings together the ... Read More
Hammarhead Industries Workshop March 22nd
Join James Hammarhead, of Hammarhead Industries, as he demonstrates the construction of the airbox fuel tank for the recently debuted Solo X, a reinterpretation of the legendary Ural sT. Safety goggles ... Read More
AITA Spirited Beer Dinner at North 3rd
Check out the photos from the Spirited Beer Dinner at North 3rd. Had a blast! [gallery link="file"] --- Art in the Age and North Third will be hosting a Spirited Beer Dinner on Monday, ... Read More
First Friday Opening: Industrial Arts by Hammarhead Industries
This past Friday, Art in the Age held an opening for a month long exhibition featuring custom motorcycles by Philadelphia's own Hammarhead Industries. The event was a blast, and drew ... Read More
Homeward Bound Now Available at Art in the Age
Now available at the Art in the Age store and our online store, the limited edition release of Homeward Bound: The Life and Times of Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry. January 14th, ... Read More
March Exhibition: Industrial Arts, Modern Motorcycles by Hammarhead Industries
“Honor the past but never look back.” -James Hammarhead James Hammarhead founded Hammarhead Industries to satisfy his yearning for a simple, yet modern motorcycle. His mission is to build elemental motorcycles ... Read More
Happy Valentines Day From Art in the Age
This Valentines Day, friends of AITA stopped by the store to post heart letters to friends, family and lovers. Please enjoy these sweet love tokens, there might even be one written ... Read More
Leather Journal Workshop with Tyler Scaife
This past week AITA hosted a workshop with photographer Tyler Scaife as part of his month-long exhibition at the AITA gallery. Tyler demonstrated how to create hand-bound leather journals out ... Read More
ROOT at Neighborhood Bike Works in South Philadelphia
Neighborhood Bike Works is a nonprofit educational organization in Philadelphia that seeks to increase opportunities for urban youth through bicycling, and to promote cycling as an environmentally friendly means ... Read More
VIDEO: Tyler Scaife Exhibition Opening Next Friday!
Here's a sneak peak of some behind the scenes footage of Tyler Scaife shooting photographs in preparation for his February show at Art in the Age. The show kicks of ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP at the Philly Stake Dinner
Join us for the second Philly Stake event on Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00pm at the First Unitarian Church at 22nd & Chestnut Streets. On January 30th, Philadelphians ... Read More
St. Valentines Day is upon us again. This is the time to let loved ones know that you care. Traditionally this is shared through gifts, letters, and flowers. If you are ... Read More
Philadelphia Museum of Art: The Peacock Male
Exuberance and Extremes in Masculine Dress January 22 - June, 2011 Men’s apparel is often thought of as staid and restrained, especially when compared to feminine fashions. Until the late eighteenth century, ... Read More
Happy 202nd Birthday Edgar Allan Poe!
Daguerreotype by W.S. Hartshorn 1848; ©1904 by C.T. Tatman Today marks the 202nd birthday of influential writer Edgar Allan Poe. Poe lived in Philadelphia for about six years (1838-1844), spending his ... Read More
February First Friday: A Multimedia Photography Exhibition by Tyler Scaife
The past is only a shadow emerging from nowhere. -Julia de Burgos A Multimedia Photography Exhibition by Tyler Scaife February 4th – 28th, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, ... Read More
January Crocheting Workshop at Art in the Age
Crocheting with Recycled Wool Workshop at Art in the Age Who: Elissa Meyers (BlueRedYellow) and Erin Legg (Art in the Age) What: Join Elissa Meyers and Erin Legg for a night of ... Read More
150th Anniversary of the Civil War: Portraits
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War (1861-1865), and at Art in the Age we are excited to commemorate this historic turning point in our nations ... Read More
Winter Exhibition – HISTORY AND HOLIDAY
HISTORY AND HOLIDAY: Art in the Age Examines The Origins of Winter Traditions Exhibition Dates: December 3rd – January 31st Opening First Friday: December 3rd, 6pm-8pm tra·di·tion ... Read More
Friends of Art in the Age, Philadelphia dyeing collective BLUEREDYELLOW, have just announced the opening of their online shop. Check out their chemical free, locally dyed garments, made with super ... Read More
King Tut never saw a Christmas tree, but he would have understood the tradition which traces back long before the first Christmas. The Egyptians were part of a long line of ... Read More
Taxidermy Ornament Workshop with Beth Beverly
This past week we concluded our series of holiday workshops with an amazing taxidermy ornament event with local taxidermist Beth Beverly. Professionally known as Diamond Tooth Taxidermy, Beth was just ... Read More
New SNS Herning Has Landed at AITA!
Be the first to pick up the SNS Herning Spring '11 Collection! SNS Herning uses a unique knitting technique that keeps in warmth and stands up to hard weather. They have ... Read More
Three Reasons to Support Your Public Library
The contributions of public libraries to our democracy, our formal education, our lifelong learning, and our information-driven society may be too numerous to list. However, public libraries are often the ... Read More
With the Holidays upon us, ROOT and SNAP are the perfect choice for that special gift, festive cocktail, or just to sip with family and friends. Due to overwhelming demand, ... Read More
1. JP Designs: Reclaimed Apothecary Matchstick Bottle $20 2. AITA: Compass Tote $15 3. Book: A Love Letter For You $19.95 4. MCMC Fragrance: Hunter Roll-On $45 5. Sort of Coal: Kuro Cube $25 6. ... Read More
Putting Some Mussel into Cleaning Local Rivers
Good news for our local rivers, the alewife floater and tidewater mucket are alive and well! The floater and the mucket are two of the seven species of mussel recently ... Read More
The Orpheus Club held their annual black tie, "Ratpack Christmas" party this past Saturday and Art in the Age ROOT had the pleasure of providing the cocktails! Glad everyone had a ... Read More
Duck Boats Threaten Schuylkill Waterfront
Since opening in 2004, the Schuylkill Banks waterfront park has been embraced by the public as a popular jogging and walking trail. Activists worked hard to pressure the Street administration ... Read More
December Workshops at Art in the Age
December Workshops at Art in the Age Gingerbread House Building with The Reverend Michael AlanThursday, December 9th, from 6-8PM Learn how to build a classic gingerbread house with AITA’s resident baker, The ... Read More
Holiday Hop with AITA, Reward, and Topstitch Boutique
Stop by Art in the Age, Reward, and Topstitch on Wednesdays in December to find great holiday deals and featured gift ideas. All stores will have extended hours until 9PM, ... 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
Warship’s Fate Up For Discussion
The Olympia lives to fight another day. The last warship of the Spanish-American War received a temporary stay of execution by the Independence Seaport Museum, who announced this week that they ... Read More
Black Friday at Art in the Age
Make sure to stop in to the Art in the Age store this Black Friday for so many gift options! We will have treats and complimentary cocktails, plus gift wrapping ... Read More
Thanksgiving with The Reverend Michael Alan Pt. I
This year for Thanksgiving, Art in the Age has teamed up with resident cooking guru, The Reverend Michael Alan, to create a series of ROOT and SNAP inspired food and ... Read More
New Law Allows for Inner-City Farming
When you think of West Philadelphia the first things that come to mind probably aren't tomatoes, okra and peas. That's about to change, however, with this year's Pennsylvania Abandoned and ... Read More
1. SNS Herning: Under Plank Striped Sweater $1422. Gitman Brothers: Button-down Shirt $1353. Yuketen: Maine Guide Boot $6554. Baron Wells: Briar Root Cufflink $855. the Hill-side: Ties $72, Bandana $44 ... Read More
1. Harvey Faircloth: Robin Hood Hat $100 2. Le Mont St. Michel: Ivory Cardigan $350 3. MCMC Fragrances: Roll-On $35-$45 4. Unearthen x Alexandra Cassanti: Atlantic Ocean $176 5. Classic Chic: Fashion, Music, Modernism ... Read More
