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‘The Force’ takes a lunch break at ‘Star Wars’ exhibit

07 April 2008

I usually think of Darth Vader as the worst father in the history of the universe. After all, he blew up his daughter’s planet and chopped off his son’s hand. But all that seems forgiven

Philly Improv Theater an out-of-control ‘comedy vortex’

07 April 2008

Being a stand-up comedian requires not only talent and skill, but also nerves of steel. When you’re given no script and set up in front of several judging eyes all waiting for the next big

Store gives street art a new spin

07 April 2008

The misconceptions and stereotypes that cloud the reputation of street art are quickly becoming ideas of the past, thanks to one man and his store. Eric Cohen is the owner of Rarebreed, a store dedicated

Livin’ in a folk artist’s paradise at three-day festival

31 March 2008

The Guns N’ Roses lyric “take me down to Paradise City” may not traditionally refer to Philadelphia, but next week it will certainly be applicable. The city has always been known for its dedication to

Studio 34: good for the body, soul and earth

31 March 2008

What do you get when you mix a love for yoga, a passion for the arts and a devotion to community health?

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Nostalgia and pop culture given a twist

31 March 2008

On April 4, First Friday in Old City features exhibits using pinhole cameras, ceramics, video and puzzling mixed-media at three local sites: AxD Gallery, The Clay Studio and F.U.E.L. Collections. At AxD Gallery on South

J1 Studios, a multimedia paradise for comic nerds

17 March 2008

To any frequenter, the stretch and sights of South Street have always held more than the glow of shops, bars and psychics – they hold unseen characters waiting to be found. One such man about

Kahlo-culture comes to PMA

17 March 2008

Many great artists gain the most recognition from their tortured lives and the abnormal events that fueled their creativity. The works they produce in reaction to these events are often overshadowed by the fabled stories

Space 1026 provides a space for artists to work, inspire each other

03 March 2008

Walking up the creaky flight of stairs into Space 1026’s empire at 1026 Arch St. is like falling backwards into a kaleidoscope. The front room art gallery is a playful smattering of dreams: here and

Galleries add diversity with mixed media

03 March 2008

This First Friday, March 7, brings diversity to Locks, Wexler and Pentimenti art galleries in Old City. Gazing at the same old medium of work all night is out of the question, since three upbeat