Ancient Arts
Freaks, geeks, sword swallowers, fire eaters and more returned to the city of brotherly love on… [more]
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Deer, wild turkeys, eagles, osprey, turtles, frogs, fox, egrets, herons, barn swallows, purple martins… [more]
Transforming Nudes into Fine Art Canvases
Finally the world of Fine Art has begun to sit up and take notice of what the inked community has always… [more]
Tattoo Convention Philadelphia
This years Tattoo Convention was bigger and better than ever. The skin ink convention moved to it's… [more]
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Ancient Arts
Freaks, geeks, sword swallowers, fire eaters and more returned to the city of brotherly love on May 11th, 2012 at the Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum. It's Carnivolution presented by the The Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow. Jelly Boy T. Clown, Betty Bloomerz "Sideshow Doll of Darkness", Mattersz Squidling the Impenetrable Music Man, The Illustrated Penguin and many others. … [Read More...]
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Deer, wild turkeys, eagles, osprey, turtles, frogs, fox, egrets, herons, barn swallows, purple martins and many other creatures inhabit our urban landscape with most not knowing how close. Tucked between the airport and southwest Philly along Darby Creek is biodiversity unexpected in a harsh urban industrial landscape. Check out John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum … [Read More...]
Transforming Nudes into Fine Art Canvases
Finally the world of Fine Art has begun to sit up and take notice of what the inked community has always known; the human body is a uniquely beautiful canvas. Unfortunately while there is still a stigma associated with the permanance of visible tattoos, it is a very small percentage of the population willing to give up their entire body to becoming a living, breathing work of art. Luckily … [Read More...]
Tattoo Convention Philadelphia
This years Tattoo Convention was bigger and better than ever. The skin ink convention moved to it's new digs in the Pennsylvania Convention Center providing much needed room to wander the aisles. This years event brought several stars from the tattoo reality television shows. Megan Massacre, Jessica Gahring, Chris Torres, Permanent Mark and Amy Nic0lleto. Entertainment was freaky as ever … [Read More...]
Tattoo Heaven
Still kicking yourself for missing it last year? Fear not, the annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention is back and more badass than ever. Surround yourself with an impressive array of artists from around the country, from local superstars such as Don "MF" Juan of Tattoo Eddie's fame, to anti Kat Von D vixen Amy Nicoletto from LA Ink. After getting your ink, catch some of the finest … [Read More...]
Mummers 2012
The Mummers once again strutted up Broad St. All shapes and sizes, some drunk some sober but the Broad Street Strutters did not disappoint. … [Read More...]
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Events
Italian Market Festival
As each year goes by it’s becoming less and less Italian, but the essence and flavor of the market is carried-on and always worth a visit.
Philadelphia’s South 9th Street Italian Market is the nation’s oldest outdoor market (http://italianmarketphilly.org/). The merchants invite you to join them in a one-of-a-kind celebration on May 19th and 20th, the Italian Market Festival. It’s an extravaganza for the senses — streets lined with vendors offering every Italian delicacy possible, live entertainment, fun contests and more! Come on down for a cant’-miss-day of family fun.
Highlights Include:
-Stages with Live Entertainment
-Half Ball Tournament to benefit the Mummers Fancy Brigades
-Procession of the SaintsThis year, the party does not end at 5pm:
Join us for the first Italian Market Festival After Party at South Philly Bar and Grill located at 9th St. and Passyunk Ave.
Photos from last years event:
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2010:
Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby
Once again the kinetic contraptions will parade around Kensington and Fishtown, a lurching, loping, rolling cavalcade of modified bicycles and vehicles. At the end of their coarse they have to attempt to cross the dreaded mud pit.
Street Talk
RIP Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs memorial outside Apple store, Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Photos in Gallery by Mike Carroll
