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Gym combines artistic assets

06 February 2012 Luis Rodriguez

Sculptors Darla Jackson and Justin Grant are working to open the Sculpture Gym – a communal workspace for sculptors. For sculptors, one of the difficult parts of the job is finding a place to do

Introducing Chet Williams. Chester “Chet” Williams is the type of musician who doesn’t hold back – the kind that isn’t afraid to take risks and experiment with music. He’s also no stranger when it comes

Under the radar

24 January 2012 Alexis Sachdev

Dishcrawl Jan. 24 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Northern Liberties $39 dishcrawl.com What happens when you combine the anti-commitment aspect of a lunch truck, the gastronomic perfection of locally-owned restaurants, a couple pinches of surprise and a

Starr power

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

Restauranteer Stephen Starr said he doesn’t plan to open any more restaurants in Philadelphia. Last year, Starr opened six restaurants, and now operates a total of 19 in the city. Granite Hill September 2011 Stephen

Sincerely, the Alchemists

24 January 2012 Shanell Simmons

Three devoted men with a set vision have stirred up the recipe for success with their band Sincerely, the Alchemists. Members Marc Koza, Justin Muldoon and Dave Lilly have classified their music as pop electronica

Beyonce’s “Countdown” becomes party anthem

24 January 2012 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker argues that while “Countdown” may not have topped Billboard charts, it possesess a universal appeal. During winter break I found myself driving a lot. Driving to Wawa, to friends’ houses, to nowhere

Artists duel for Knight grants

24 January 2012 Nicole Welk

The Art Sanctuary and the Clay Studio are two finalists in the Knight Arts challenge. What do operas adapting hip-hop and guerilla-mug exchanges have in common with one another? They are both ideas that have

Artists duel for Knight grants

24 January 2012 Khoury Johnson

The Knight Foundation offers grants to improve arts in the city. The Knight Arts Foundation has selected its 55 finalists for this year’s Knight Arts Challenge, which reviewed more than 1,200 ideas from art producers

Sushi takes new form without chopsticks

23 January 2012 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel gets creative with her sushi re-creation after a trip to Big Eyes Sushi. The first thing I noticed about Big Eyes Sushi was the temperature. In the middle of January, the place

Under the radar

16 January 2012 Sydney Scott

Mimi Imfurst Presents: Dollhouse Revue Jan. 18 Doors at 10 p.m. $5, 21+ Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 Saint James St. Philly’s drag scene is booming. Fabulous men and women get decked out in their Sunday best