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Fishtown – East Kensington: Trenton Avenue Arts Festival

May 13, 2009 at 9:22 pm · Filed under Fishtown, Neighborhoods, YO Philly

This is the 4th annual Trenton Avenue Art Festival presented by the East Kensington Neighbors Association and held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby a design competition and parade of human powered vehicle sculptures. The derby is hosted by the New Kensington CDC.

The festival will be located on Trenton Avenue between E. Norris Street and Frankford Avenue at York Street.

The Derby takes over Dauphin to York.

TAAF celebrates the local artists, musicians, and restaurants of East Kensington and surrounding neighborhoods. The festival raises funds for community art projects and other programs that promote neighborhood revitalization.

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Philadelphia’s Waterfront

May 10, 2009 at 8:48 pm · Filed under Neighborhoods, YO Philly

I have to admit— I had forgotten how beautiful Philadelphia’s waterfront is.

Yesterday I decided it was finally time to get a little cardio exercise in. I put on my iPod, blew the dust off my sneakers and headed for the great outdoors.

I live near Penn’s Landing and headed in that direction. There weren’t a lot of people out so I was able to walk at my own pace. And it really was a lovely walk

With the Moshulu & the USS Olympia on one side of me and the USS New Jersey on the other side, with Philadelphia’s skyline on one side and Campbell’s Field on the other I really didn’t want to stop walking. There’s so much to see and so many things for people to do. We have the Seaport Museum here and across the Delaware River you can visit the Aquarium. If you’re not claustrophobic you can visit the Becuna, the submarine that’s parked near here too.

In winter we have the skating rink and in the summer we have outdoor concerts, many of them free.

Philadelphia is a great place to live. And in typical Philadelphia fashion, many of us take it for granted. Get out there and enjoy it!

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Fishtown Preservation Alliance Walking Tour

May 7, 2009 at 6:59 pm · Filed under Architecture, Fishtown, Neighborhoods

The Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia has a number of architectural walking tours. This Saturday they will be doing a guided tour of Fishtown.

When: Saturday May 9th @10:00am

Where: Meet at statue of William Penn in Penn Treaty Park ( N. Delaware Ave. at Columbia St.)

FISHTOWN

Situated to the northeast of Center City, Fishtown figured prominently in Philadelphia’s great industrial age of the late 19th/early 20th century when it was developed to house many of the workers who were employed by the major industries that built factories in this part of the city. Discover how Fishtown’s residences are going through restoration as it becomes a sought after location in which to live.

Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region’s built environment.

Tours run rain or shine. Reservations are not required.
$10 adults; $5 Preservation Alliance members; $8 students; Children 10 and under, accompanied by adult, free

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Neighborhood Finds: Fishtown First Friday

April 2, 2009 at 8:20 pm · Filed under Fishtown, Neighborhood Finds

Frankford Avenue Arts Corridor: April’s First Friday Gears Up!

Listings and write ups courtesy of Ryan Briggs from New Kensington CDC and Frankford Ave Arts

Bambi Gallery: 1817 Frankford

A diverse sampling of five new artists in Salon des Filles. Most interestingly, Marie Ulmer, a lifelong art student with 75 years of education and practice in painting behind her, will be presenting her artwork for the first time ever. Maria is an East Kensington native who attended the University of the Arts, resides in the same house she grew up in, and is still producing creative works at age 91.
Reception: 6-9pm

Rocket Cat: 2001 Frankford

Will be featuring the work of Josh Smith, aka LeJosh an artist known for printmaking and possibly most widely know for his SEPTA “Go Green” art installations and his work with Mural Arts around the city. He will be presenting some of his smaller prints, featuring brightly colored patterns and shapes.
Reception: begins @ 6pm

Germ Books and Gallery: 2005 Frankford

Is featuring the visual artwork of three creative musicians. From the gothic revival illustrations of Justin Duerr, to the twisted cartoon figure collages of Ed Wilcox, and the brooding black-and-white photography of Lisa Spera.
Reception: 5-9pm

High Wire: 2040 Frankford

Will feature Nature Works III, a collection of prints and an installation featuring stylized leaves and other organic materials, created by Joe Plageman. Also at the Highwire will be a performance by Toshi Makihara, a local percussionist.
Reception: 5-9pm

Liberty Cycle Garage: Susquehanna & Frankford

One of two new entrees to First Friday, Adam Cramer has opened the Frankford Avenue side of his Liberty Cycle Garage as a gallery space. Adam’s garage is at the rear of the greened and fenced lot directly across from Michael’s Decorators. He will be featuring the paintings of Bill Westervelt, which are, appropriately enough, inspired by motorcycles and their riders.

Goldfish: 2214 Frankford Ave

Will be featuring two artists this month, Charles Keenan and Erik. Charles is a painter who exhibits sensuous displays of the female figure. Erik, whose true name is a mystery, renders paintings with intense personal images interpolated with alternate realities.
Reception: 6-9pm

Mendez Gallery: 2480 Frankford

The other newcomer to First Friday is located in the front offices of Mendez Home and Investments. Their opening show will be Jassyone aka Jasmine Ramos, whose brightly colored paintings merge natural and manmade environments into a surreal blend of imagery.
Reception: 5:30-9:30pm

Proximity Gallery: 2434 E Dauphin St

Presents the works of Anthony Ferrara, a South Philly native known for his cityscapes. Ferrara has been driven since the 1960s on presenting Philadelphia’s neighborhoods in brightly rendered almost pastoral, scenes on canvas.
Reception: 6-9pm

Memphis Flats: 1714 Memphis Street

Marie DesMarais will grace the gallery space as she explores the use of cartography as a figurative medium for expressing organic figures.
Reception: 6-9pm

Here is a handy dandy, printable flier(pdf) and map of events to take with you.

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Philly Home Buyers: Do Your Homework

March 8, 2009 at 5:36 pm · Filed under Neighborhoods, Relocating Buyers, Sunday Fun

We always tell our buyers who aren’t familiar with the neighborhood they are considering buying a home in to spend some time getting to know the area. We encourage them to walk through the neighborhood and talk to some of the residents and local business owners —you are likely to get an honest review of the neighborhood, both the good and the bad. Spend some time in the neighborhood at all different hours and days. Go to the cafes, bars and restaurants where the locals hang out and ask them what they like / don’t like about the neighborhood. All of this will give you important information you won’t get from the neighborhood’s appearance.

“Location, location, location” is the often repeated mantra in the real estate world and with a little research you can ensure that you are settling into the location that’s just right for you.

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