http://www.artintheage.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:01:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Copy Jam: Curated by Printeresting at Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction This event will coincide with Mark Remarque, the 2010 conference of SGC International, and the city-wide festival Philagrafika 2010. “COPY JAM!” will be an interactive print event. During the party, fifty works by fifty artists will be displayed in ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/juxtapozcom-hypes-copy-jam-event-at-art-in-the-age-022510/ Deal Feed: $4 Root Cocktails @ Standard Tap, Charlie’s Pub, & BAR Through the end of the month, three bars around Philadelphia will be hosting special Happy Hours centered around Art in the Age’s Root. BAR, Standard Tap, and Charlie’s Pub are dishing out $4 Root cocktails, on alternating days for the ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/uwishunucom-03112010-2/ Deal Feed: $4 Root Cocktails @ Standard Tap, Charlie’s Pub, & BAR Through the end of the month, three bars around Philadelphia will be hosting special Happy Hours centered around Art in the Age’s Root. BAR, Standard Tap, and Charlie’s Pub are dishing out $4 Root cocktails, on alternating days for the ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/uwishunucom-03112010/ 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 has written many biographical studies of various persons from that time period, including Mary Shelley and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. His ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/richard-holmes-and-the-age-of-wonder/ 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 dedicated to “celebrating connections between functional art, local food, and community.”  Sounds right up our alley, doesn’t it? If you’re wondering ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/useable-feast-at-noble-featuring-root/ 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  $4 cocktails.  There will also be specials on delicious craft beers, in case the 80 proof kick of ROOT starts ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/root-down-at-bar/ 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  $4 cocktails.  There will also be specials on delicious craft beers, in case the 80 proof kick of ROOT starts ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/root-down-standard-tap/ 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  $4 cocktails.  There will also be specials on delicious craft beers, in case the 80 proof kick of ROOT starts ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/root-down-charlies/ Seven Days of Deals Starting Tuesday, March 9 Every Tuesday, we put up a handy guide that includes a prix-fixe menu, special or a value-driven deal for every night of the upcoming week. We've wrangled all of the deals and menus that come our way into one convenient place for you, ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/grub-street-blog-hypes-root-march-9-2010-2/ Seven Days of Deals Starting Tuesday, March 9 Every Tuesday, we put up a handy guide that includes a prix-fixe menu, special or a value-driven deal for every night of the upcoming week. We've wrangled all of the deals and menus that come our way into one convenient place for you, ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/grub-street-blog-hypes-root-march-9-2010/ 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 documentation is so important in identifying who you are as a person, place or organization, some would find discomfort in ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/rockland-mansions-200th-anniversary-fairmount-park/ 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 dedicated to “celebrating connections between functional art, local food, and community.”  Sounds right up our alley, doesn’t it? If you’re wondering ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/root-useablefeast-at-noble/ 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  $4 cocktails.  There will also be specials on delicious craft beers, in case the 80 proof kick of ROOT starts ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/root-down-happy-hours/ A few hundred years ago settlers picked up the recipe for a beverage called Root Tea, which was the combination of roots, spices and herbs that fermented and became alcoholic. A couple hundred years later prohibition started to kick in so Root Beer was created to fill the gap of ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/the-hansen-family-blog-hypes-root-2/ A few hundred years ago settlers picked up the recipe for a beverage called Root Tea, which was the combination of roots, spices and herbs that fermented and became alcoholic. A couple hundred years later prohibition started to kick in so Root Beer was created to fill the gap of ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/the-hansen-family-blog-hypes-root/ 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 our powers of production and self-sustenance. We are getting chickens. We have been struck by an extreme avifaunic desire described ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/security-and-adventure-redux-beasts-and-men/ (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 Society for Botanical Illustrators).  There are three days left to see it in person, so hurry!   The 2010 Philadelphia International Flower ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/see-reverend-michael-alan-at-the-flower-show/ Yelp’s Philly Homegrown Party is Coming to CITYSPACE on March 20th.by Bill Meagher  1. Yelp was founded in 2004 to help people find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists and mechanics2. As of December 2009, more than 26 million people visited Yelp in the past 30 days3. Yelpers have written ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/culture-mob-features-art-in-the-age-and-root/ Yelp’s Philly Homegrown Party is Coming to CITYSPACE on March 20th.by Bill Meagher   1. Yelp was founded in 2004 to help people find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists and mechanics2. As of December 2009, more than 26 million people visited Yelp in the past 30 days3. Yelpers have written ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/recipes/culture-mob-features-art-in-the-age-and-root-march-3-2010/ Root Liqueur If I were to make a time line of my drinking history, it would get progressively more legit, starting with sickly sweet malt liquor mixtures and then moving to classier gin and whiskey. But Root throws a wrench in the works, tasting like designer root beer gone ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/fader-magazine-februarymarch-2010-2/ Root Liqueur If I were to make a time line of my drinking history, it would get progressively more legit, starting with sickly sweet malt liquor mixtures and then moving to classier gin and whiskey. But Root throws a wrench in the works, tasting like designer root beer gone flat ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/fader-magazine-februarymarch-2010/ 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 below.   3/1-3/28 Sale Price = $30.99   How to Drink ROOT: Simple - Like beer? Have a shot of ROOT.  It compliments those dark ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/root-on-sale-in-march-2/ "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. 3rd Street (Art in the Age Store) Despite the arctic blast we call, February, thanks to everyone who made their way ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/second-chance-to-see-the-farm-march-first-friday-reception-2/ 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 be chosen on March 31st. http://www.artintheage.com/blog/march-contest-2/ 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 be chosen on March 31st. http://www.artintheage.com/events/march-contest/ Steven Grasse of Art in the Age Art in the Age is a store in Philadelphia’s Old City named for one of German essayist Walter Benjamin’s most famous works. It is the brainchild of advertising executive Steven Grasse. After reading two interviews with him this week, Mr. Grasse has ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/all-plaidout-blog-march-3-2010-2/ Steven Grasse of Art in the AgeArt in the Age is a store in Philadelphia’s Old City named for one of German essayist Walter Benjamin’s most famous works. It is the brainchild of advertising executive Steven Grasse. After reading two interviews with him this week, Mr. Grasse has fast become ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/all-plaidout-blog-march-3-2010/ Generationals is the collaboration of Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer. Following the breakup of their previous band the Eames Era, they returned home to New Orleans in 2008 to form Generationals and record their first record, Con Law. They tapped the Oranges Band founder Daniel ... http://www.artintheage.com/musicians/generationals/ 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 Fight" and "It Keeps You Up". Both songs can be found on their latest release Con Law, via Park the ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/watch-generationals-perform-two-songs-in-our-store/ ART IN THE AGE Art In The Age ROOT - Recipe: ROOT 76 from Art In The Age on Vimeo. Check out Barman Doug Fitz, from one of Rittenhouse Square’s Snackbar, show off his skills and demonstrate making the ROOT 76 using ROOT, a certified organic pre-Temperance Root Tea. Click here to find ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/bar-biz-magazinecom-features-root-030210/ ART IN THE AGE Art In The Age ROOT - Recipe: ROOT 76 from Art In The Age on Vimeo. Check out Barman Doug Fitz, from one of Rittenhouse Square’s Snackbar, show off his skills and demonstrate making the ROOT 76 using ROOT, a certified organic pre-Temperance Root Tea. Click here to find ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/bar-business-magazinecom-features-root-030110/ WGSN TRADE SHOWS PoolCAROLINE ATTWOOD, ALLYSON REES, JACQUI MA AND ELLE HANKINSON, WGSN 26.02.10 Graphics trends seen at Pool where less radical than those at other tradeshows; key themeswere domestic and graphics colours were more muted than those seen elsewhere. IN BRIEFKey trendsAnimalsFunny animalsSkeletonsMacabreHand gesturesPatternTypePage layoutLinear illustrationMulti imageEmotive photoAnalogueFaded and worn Type: -Branding resembles an ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/wgsn-hypes-art-in-the-age-022610/ 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 below.   3/1-3/28 Sale Price = $30.99   How to Drink ROOT: Simple - Like beer? Have a shot of ROOT.  It compliments those dark ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/root-on-sale-in-march/ Sixty Dollars you'll need to plunk down for an ultraluxe candle from Le Labo, available at Art in the Age in Old City --- Philadelphia Style Magazine, Spring 2010 http://www.artintheage.com/press/philadelphia-style-magazine-spring-2010/ Root by Art in the AgeMarch 1, 2010 // Food & Drinks A few hundred years ago settlers picked up the recipe for a beverage called Root Tea, which was the combination of roots, spices and herbs that fermented and became alcoholic. A couple hundred years later prohibition started to kick ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/kitsune-noircom-march-1-2010/ Root by Art in the AgeMarch 1, 2010 // Food & Drinks A few hundred years ago settlers picked up the recipe for a beverage called Root Tea, which was the combination of roots, spices and herbs that fermented and became alcoholic. A couple hundred years later prohibition started to kick ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/kitsune-noircom-march-1-2010/ (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 months.  Despite the arctic freeze, in order to stay warm one must not only nourish the "body" with warm spirits ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/philagrafika-as-seen-from-atop-and-aboard/ "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. 3rd Street (Art in the Age Store) Despite the arctic blast we call, February, thanks to everyone who made their way ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/second-chance-to-see-the-farm-march-first-friday-reception/ 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 and 60's, numerous artists took to the canvas in an attempt to visualize what our world may look like years ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/retro-visions-of-the-future-pics/ Root by Art In The Age This is not A&W. Art In The Age’s Root is made according to our founding father’s original recipe. A highly potent & intoxicating root tea of sarsaparilla, sassafras, birch bark, and ten other herbs and spices. Believe it or not, this liquor was ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/werdcom-february-25-2010-2/ Root by Art In The AgeThis is not A&W. Art In The Age’s Root is made according to our founding father’s original recipe. A highly potent & intoxicating root tea of sarsaparilla, sassafras, birch bark, and ten other herbs and spices. Believe it or not, this liquor was America’s first. ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/werdcom-february-25-2010/ DIY: Make Your Own Lovely ROOT Bottle Terrariums! By Jen McCabe February 24, 2010, 6:54AM I came across these wonderful terrariums on one of my favorite retail sites, Art In the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. They were made by Dave, an inspired enthusiast of the new Pennsylvanian rose-gold herbal ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/oregonlivecom-hypes-art-in-the-age-of-mechanical-reproduction-022410/ DO WANT: John and Kira’s Root Chocolates Made from Root Liqueur, cinnamon, anise, vanilla and citrus with dark chocolate ganache, John and Kira’s Root Chocolates might have slipped by you over the holidays when they debuted on the Art In The Age/Root website. But dear God, we’re not gonna let them ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/phoodieinfo-features-root-022410-2/ Copy Jam: Curated by Printeresting at Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. his event will coincide with Mark Remarque, the 2010 conference of SGC International, and the city-wide festival Philagrafika 2010.“COPY JAM!” will be an interactive print event. During the party, fifty works by fifty artists will be displayed in ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/juxtapozcom-2252010/ Southwest Airlines' Spirit Magazine features Root liqueur in Preston Eckman's Root & Sand cocktail. --- Southwest Airlines' Spirits Magazine http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/southwest-airlines-spirit-magazine-february-2010/   Southwest Airlines' Spirit Magazine features Root liqueur in Preston Eckman's Root & Sand cocktail. --- Southwest Airlines' Spirits Magazine http://www.artintheage.com/press/southwest-airlines-spirits-magazine-february-2010/ DO WANT: John and Kira’s Root Chocolates Made from Root Liqueur, cinnamon, anise, vanilla and citrus with dark chocolate ganache, John and Kira’s Root Chocolates might have slipped by you over the holidays when they debuted on the Art In The Age/Root website. But dear God, we’re not gonna let them ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/phoodieinfo-features-root-022410/ DIY: Make Your Own Lovely ROOT Bottle Terrariums!By Jen McCabeROOT-daves-terrariums-04.jpgI came across these wonderful terrariums on one of my favorite retail sites, Art In the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. They were made by Dave, an inspired enthusiast of the new Pennsylvanian rose-gold herbal elixir, a finely crafted spirit called ROOT. ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/oregon-livecom-february-24-2010/ "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 been preparing for the summer crop. In November we tilled a large parcel of the grounds and laid down winter ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/security-and-adventure-adventures-in-agronomy-part-1/ Make candle holders or watch RuPaul’s Drag Race … decisions, decisions. Every Tuesday, Critical Mass pokes around the art blog world so you don’t have to. — I’m going through a phase where I can’t get enough of that shmarmy music played during romantic ’90s movies. Something about the Spinto Band’s ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/philadelphia-city-papers-critical-mass-blog-february-23-2010/ ROOT I had a chance to drink some ROOT over the weekend.  As you can see from the empty bottle, it was popular.  If you can find it, definitely pick up a bottle or two.  A nice video relating the history of the drink is after the jump. “ROOT traces its heritage ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/the-worlds-best-evercom-features-root-022210/ ROOT I had a chance to drink some ROOT over the weekend.  As you can see from the empty bottle, it was popular.  If you can find it, definitely pick up a bottle or two.  A nice video relating the history of the drink is after the jump. “ROOT traces its heritage ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/the-world-best-evercom-features-root-022210/ 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 out this new store & wine shop we noticed ROOT is there!  This all-in-one culinary destination has an on-site bakery, ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/root-spotted-at-garces-trading-company/ 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 add it to your own must try ROOT recipes.    Pioneer Spirit-2 ounces Root-1 tsp. vanilla Stoli-1 count Broker's Whiskey-A dash of ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/pioneer-spirit-cocktai/ (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 show in Las Vegas!  New shirts by Becky Suss, Jungil Hong and Matt Leines (to name a few) were a ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/art-in-the-age-at-pool-2010/ ART IN THE AGE ROOT SOAPCleaning up your act now includes booze⎯this ROOT soap from Art in the Age is organic, sufficiently sudsy, and gleaned from the same recipe used to make prohibition moonshine. FARAN KRENTCIL$7 artintheage.com  --- Nylon Guys Magazine http://www.artintheage.com/press/nylon-guys-magazine-march-2010-3/ DRINK THIS: ROOT Alcoholic drinks these days run the gamut from futuristic ( molecular mixology) to retro (elderflower, anyone?). Philadelphia-based collective Art in the Age’s new brew, ROOT, falls into the latter category- by a long shot. The liquor traces it heritage back to the 18th century, when Native Americans ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/nylon-guys-magazine-march-2010-2/ DRINK THIS: ROOTAlcoholic drinks these days run the gamut from futuristic ( molecular mixology) to retro (elderflower, anyone?). Philadelphia-based collective Art in the Age’s new brew, ROOT, falls into the latter category- by a long shot. The liquor traces it heritage back to the 18th century, when Native Americans brewed ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/nylon-guys-magazine-march-2010/ 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 below-freezing night temperatures followed by daylight thaw results in a build-up of liquid pressure within the maple trees. When a ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/maple-sugar-time-at-the-farm/ February 19, 2010 (WPVI) -- The Man Bed. It's a bed fit for a king or anyone's who wants to be the king of their castle. Then, Philly Mag turns us on to a PR whiz-kid who's gone back to his roots. Plus, Adam takes a whirlwind tour of ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/action-news-6-abc-february-20-2010-2/ Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction: You may remember Steven Grasse from Gyro Worldwide, his flagship agency that made headlines worldwide with outrageous advertising campaigns. Now, instead of pitching other company's products, Grasse is making and selling his own from a new store in Old City where the theme ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/action-news-6-abc-february-20-2010/ 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 missed out on a good one. But do not fret. We have lots of photos. And for those of you who ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/recap-dream-catching-at-art-in-the-age/ Like Root Beer? Try Root! By Lauren Salkeld As a lover of root beer, I was pretty excited when a bottle of Root arrived on my desk. This organic spirit, which is made by the Philadelphia art collective Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, is inspired by root tea, the alcoholic ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/epicuriouscom-february-17-2010-2/ Like Root Beer? Try Root! By Lauren Salkeld As a lover of root beer, I was pretty excited when a bottle of Root arrived on my desk. This organic spirit, which is made by the Philadelphia art collective Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, is inspired by root tea, the alcoholic ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/epicuriouscom-february-17-2010/ 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! So great! http://www.artintheage.com/blog/music-video-bowerbirds-in-our-talons/ ROOT. A liqueur inspired by simpler times. Posted by: Joel // February 16 2010 If you haven't tried ROOT by Art in the Age, then it's time for a taste. ROOT has a very unique flavor, is very aromatic in the glass, and is exceptionally full-bodied. It's not a Root Beer flavored ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/slymisercom-hypes-root-02162010-2/ ROOT. A liqueur inspired by simpler times. Posted by: Joel // February 16 2010 If you haven't tried ROOT by Art in the Age, then it's time for a taste. ROOT has a very unique flavor, is very aromatic in the glass, and is exceptionally full-bodied. It's not a Root Beer flavored ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/slymisercom-hypes-root-02162010/ Art in the Age - ROOT Liqueur I love moments like this... meandering your way through experimentation until a solid cocktail is found. I got a bottle of ROOT liqueur from my good friend Virginia Lee for Christmas last year. I brought the bottle to Tonic with three ROOT cocktail ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/done-like-dundee-gone-like-gandhi-blog-february-15-2010-2/ Art in the Age - ROOT LiqueurI love moments like this... meandering your way through experimentation until a solid cocktail is found. I got a bottle of ROOT liqueur from my good friend Virginia Lee for Christmas last year. I brought the bottle to Tonic with three ROOT cocktail recipes ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/done-like-dundee-gone-like-gandhi-blog-february-15-2010/ Art in the Age presents: "The Farm"Location: 116 North 3rd StreetNeighborhood: Old CityDate: Feb 5th, 2010 thru Mar 21st, 2010Every Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat SunTime: Tues - Sat: 11am - 7pm, Sun: 12 - 6pmPrice: ---Art In The Age of Mechanical Reproduction presents THE FARM, a narrative exhibition documenting ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/around-phillycom-february-15-2010/ An indie pop group whose electronica-tinged tunes nod to Pavement, Of Montreal, and Field Music, the Spinto Band formed in 1996, spearheaded by Nick Krill, who was inspired to form the band when he came across some song lyrics written by his late grandfather, Roy Spinto. The band's original lineup ... http://www.artintheage.com/musicians/spinto-band/ 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 "Jackhammer" and the breezy, fun cover of the classic Brazilian tune "Aquarela do Brasil" aka "Brazil", originally composed by Ary ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/watch-the-spinto-band-perform-two-songs-in-our-store/ 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 Space1026. His work consists of drawings and sculptures  influenced by pop culture images and cartoons.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/saltysnacks Come into Art in the Age ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/chris-kline-february-artist-of-the-month-2/ 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 Space1026. His work consists of drawings and sculptures  influenced by pop culture images and cartoons.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/saltysnacks Come into Art in the Age ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/chris-kline-february-artist-of-the-month/ Philly.com Hypes ROOT http://www.artintheage.com/press/phillycom-hypes-root-february-15-2010-2/ Philly.com Hypes ROOT http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/phillycom-hypes-root-february-15-2010/ 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 families around the world, documenting what they purchased and ate in the course of a week. The results are visually striking ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/peter-menzels-what-the-world-eats/ ROOT Ever wonder where root beer came from? Well, it used to be root tea, an alcoholic drink the settlers picked up from the Native Americans — but prohibition ended all of that, so it was drained of its alcohol and rechristened “root beer.” Now you can get a taste of ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/stupid-dopecom-february-11-2010-2/ ROOT Ever wonder where root beer came from? Well, it used to be root tea, an alcoholic drink the settlers picked up from the Native Americans — but prohibition ended all of that, so it was drained of its alcohol and rechristened “root beer.” Now you can get a taste of ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/stupid-dopecom-february-11-2010/ ROOT will be at: Yelp's Philly Homegrown Party! When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Where: CITYSPACE 2200 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103 Cost: Free What/Why: To RSVP:Elites should click here: http://www.yelp.com/el...     Non-Elites should click the RSVP button to the ... http://www.artintheage.com/events/yelps-philly-homegrown-party/ 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 Age Store Located at 116 N. 3rd StreetWhat: Art in the age and Reverend Michael Alan present an evening of ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/dream-catching-with-reverend-michael-alan-at-art-in-the-age-2/ "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 their way out to last Friday's opening reception of THE FARM.  Artist and farm manager, Robin McDowell installed a narrative ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/first-friday-re-cap-of-the-farm/ Here's the Plan What to Do This Week Start the week on a high note. MAKE A Dream Catcher What: Reverend Michael Alan shares his knowledge on webbed creations and teaches you to construct one. Why: Get caught up. When: Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, 116 ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/reverend-michael-alancom-hypes-dreamcatcher-event-at-art-in-the-age-020910/ Happy, Joy Part Deux: Food and Drinks And so now we get to the good part: Happy Hour’s food and the drinks, what we made and how we made it. The key word was “easy” because we were having this little shindig on a work night and had about 2-3 hours ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/num-num-chroniclescom-features-root/ Happy, Joy Part Deux: Food and Drinks And so now we get to the good part: Happy Hour’s food and the drinks, what we made and how we made it. The key word was “easy” because we were having this little shindig on a work night and had about 2-3 hours ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/num-num-chronicles-features-root-020910/ 2 oz ROOT1/2 teaspoon Chartreuse (fact of the day: Chartreuse contains over 130 different alpine herbs and spices. wow!)1/2 teaspoon PA maple syrup1 teaspoon brown sugar1-2 oz cooled tea (rooibus [caramel flavored in this case] and peppermint, blended together)ICEtop:orange zestfloat: star anisegarnish: orange wedge   Created by Doug Fitz of Snack Bar   Art ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/recipes/root-76/ 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. And so began my little experiment. I decided that moss would be the flora of choice for my terrariums. Unlike ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/root-terrariums/ 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 his skills and demonstrate making the ROOT 76 – a favorite since the Silk City Competition - and two other ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/snackbar-cocktail-videos/ 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 got an hour and a variety of root vegetables (no pun intended), you're on your way to spicy bliss... ROOT Vegetable ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/recipe-from-the-farm-root-vegetable-soup/ Bits & Bites: Pittsburgh Magazine Hypes Root Liqueur in its Bits & Bites section by Kate Chynoweth. --- Pittsburgh Magazine, February, 2010 http://www.artintheage.com/stockists/pittsburgh-magazine-february-2010/ Is Twitter the Next Second Life? If you're a marketer who has steered clear of Twitter, your (non)strategy may be paying off! It's possible that this Twitter thing may just take care of itself. In the middle of last year, Twitter's growth slowed from 7.8 million new users a month ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/brand-weekcom-february-7-2010-2/ Is Twitter the Next Second Life? If you're a marketer who has steered clear of Twitter, your (non)strategy may be paying off! It's possible that this Twitter thing may just take care of itself. In the middle of last year, Twitter's growth slowed from 7.8 million new users a month ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/brand-weekcom-february-7-2010/ Back To His ROOTS "The spirits business is a business of telling stories,” Steven Grasse, the creator of some of today's most iconic spirits brands (Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum), is telling me as we discuss his latest creation, Root, a 100 percent USDA certified organic extraordinary liqueur, which, you guessed ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/cocktail-confidential-features-root-020610-2/ Back To His ROOTS "The spirits business is a business of telling stories,” Steven Grasse, the creator of some of today's most iconic spirits brands (Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum), is telling me as we discuss his latest creation, Root, a 100 percent USDA certified organic extraordinary liqueur, which, you guessed ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/cocktail-confidential-features-root-020610/ 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 plan for Whole Foods’ employees has been the subject of wide media attention. Mackey has offered deeper insurance discounts to ... http://www.artintheage.com/blog/whole-foods-health-plan-%e2%80%93-the-whole-answer/ First Friday The first Friday of every month, Philadelphia comes alive with gallery openings, performances, talks and copious free booze. Check out Street’s picks for some shows to check out this Friday and beyond. Art in the Age 116 N. 3rd St. artintheage.com 6:00­ — ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/34th-street-magazine-february-4-2010-2/ First FridayThe first Friday of every month, Philadelphia comes alive with gallery openings, performances, talks and copious free booze. Check out Street’s picks for some shows to check out this Friday and beyond.Art in the Age116 N. 3rd St.artintheage.com6:00­ — 8:00 p.m.Traditional galleries aren’t the only ones getting in on ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/34th-street-magazine-february-4-2010/ The Farm @ Art in the Age Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction opens a new exhibition today, entitled The Farm. Created by Robin McDowell, the exhibit “documents daily life and new initiatives at the Art In The Age Farm in Tamworth, NH through personal anecdotes, photographs, salvaged objects, and letterpress prints.” Expect fancy ... http://www.artintheage.com/spirits-content/spirits-press/uwishunucom-february-4-2010-2/ The Farm @ Art in the Age Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction opens a new exhibition today, entitled The Farm. Created by Robin McDowell, the exhibit “documents daily life and new initiatives at the Art In The Age Farm in Tamworth, NH through personal anecdotes, photographs, salvaged objects, ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/uwishunucom-february-4-2010/ Art In The Age of Mechanical Reproduction presents THE FARMFrom the people that brought us ROOT, Art in the Age presents The Farm.Philadelphia boutique Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction has taken on the mission of restoring a 200-year old, 72-acre farm in New Hampshire. Opening on February 5, ... http://www.artintheage.com/press/selectismcom-february-4-2010/