Event Guide
2013
October 10-18 ev e n ts .desig np h iladelphia .org
welcome to the 9th annual designphiladelphia 2013 A lot has changed in a year! The DesignPhiladelphia Festival, a celebration of the ways we interact with our world, is now a signature program of the Center for Architecture. The Center is a non-profit dedicated to educating design professionals, public policy makers, and the public at large about how design and the built environment affects us daily. The Center offers an array of public lectures, tours, film series and special programs to further that cause, and DesignPhiladelphia makes a lively and natural addition to that effort.
Mission: DesignPhiladelphia demonstrates, supports, and promotes the ability that design has to generate innovation, solve problems, enhance daily life, and influence both the perception and economics of the region. Through programming, DesignPhiladelphia consolidates the city’s design culture, bringing together innovative educators, established manufacturers, creative entrepreneurs, emerging practices, commercial businesses, and retailers, to brand Philadelphia as a 21st-century city shaped by design, technology, and business.
As we move through our everyday lives, it’s easy to take the things that surround us for granted. Every year, DesignPhiladelphia invites us to take a fresh look around. The 120 events presented for 2013 help us appreciate, once again everything we see, smell, hear, touch and even taste. This year’s theme EXPERIENCEdesign! expresses that engagement and excitement. The interactive presentations will spark emotions, evoke strong memories and create lasting connections. What is it to experience design in all its facets? You have the nine days from October 10th to October 18th to find out, plus a lifetime to explore. Enjoy!
Hilary Jay Founding Director, DesignPhiladelphia Director, Center for Architecture
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Wednesday, October 9
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Thursday, October 10
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Friday, October 11
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Scent by Drew Becher
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Saturday, October 12
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Sunday, October 13
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Sound by Joe Patitucci
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Monday, October 14
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Tuesday, October 15
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Sight by Alina Wheeler
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Wednesday, October 16
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Thursday, October 17
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Taste by Jeffery Ziga
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Friday, October 18
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Ongoing
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Touch by Natalie W. Nixon
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l ect ures + Ta lks Good Design is Good Business Conference Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St.
October 10
Eating Architecture: a conversation with Paulette Singley + Jamie Horwitz Paley Library, Temple University, 1210 W. Berks St.
October 10
It’s a Classic! Timeless Tradition in Today’s Architecture Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St.
October 10
Manufacturing-based Design: Mad Men Style Cella Luxuria, 1214 Chestnut St.
October 10
Collaboration for Innovation in Experience Design Solmssen Court, University of the Arts, 320 Broad St.
Design Dialogues: Inspiration, Ideation, Implementation URBN Design Center Annex, Drexel University, 3401 Filbert St. October 17
October 11
Fast Forward >> Philly Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St.
Infographics, Information, and Ethics Electronic Ink, 1 S. Broad St., 19th Fl.
October 11
How to Save Thousands on Your Designer Kitchen Teknika Design Group, 225 Race St.
inciteXchange Fox School of Business, Temple University, 1801 N. Broad St. October 18
October 12
Modern/Classical European-Italian Design Society Hill Kitchens, 2400 Market St., Suite 104
October 14
SMART DESIGN: Data-driven, Good-looking Interior Design + Architecture, Stewart Auditorium, Moore College, 1916 Race St.
Fuller in Phila ExCITe Center, Drexel University, 3401 Market St.
October 14
What’s Your Design Personality with David Bromstad Corian® Design Studio, 2400 Market St., Suite 403
October 14
Creative Business Partnerships: Stronger Together Tactile Design Group, 109 S. 13th St. Suite 3N
October 15
From Design to Fabrication: a Discussion of the Creative Industry in Philadelphia City Hall, Mayor’s Reception Room, Broad + Market Sts.
October 15
Modern/Classical European-Italian Design Society Hill Kitchens, 2400 Market St., Suite 104
October 16
GRAY AREA Preservation Provocateurs: Post-Preservation? Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts, 320 S. Broad St. Design Conversation with Gigi Louise Lawrence Kellijane, 1721 Spruce St. Exhibit on view Oct 9 – Oct 31 The Bleeding Edge of Design Research: 9 Ideas You Haven’t Heard Before Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St. Burning into Business: How Burning Man Inspires Design Globe Dye Works 4520-40 Worth St., Unit L5 4
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Frogs, Dogs, Birds and Beetle Wings: Whimsical Taxidermy in 19th Century Design Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W. Montgomery Ave. October 17 Reaching Across Cultures: International Design Initiatives at the University of the Arts Terra Hall, University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad St. Class Uncovered Octo Design Group, 836 South St.
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ev ents Pop-Up Place: DesignPhiladelphia Kick-Off Cocktail Party + Benefit bahdeebahdu, 1522 N. American St.
October 9
The After Party with King Britt American Street Studio, 2200 N. American St.
October 9
Fashion/Food/Photography Ristorante Panorama, 14 N. Front St.
October 10
Making Spaces: Open House The URBN Center, Drexel University, 3501 Market St.
October 10
Characterscape Prototype The URBN Center, Drexel University, 3501 Market St.
October 10
Visage Facade Silicon Gallery, 139 N. 3rd St.
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Art Market at Tyler Tyler School of Art, Temple University, 2001 N. 13th St.
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Sparkle Emotion Scarlett Alley, 241 Race St.
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Screening: documentary Design + Thinking University of Penn, Towne Bldg., 220 S. 33rd St.
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Mural Dedication: Black Hole by Ryan McGinness University City Science Center, 3711 Market St.
October 11
The Flavors of China Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St.
October 11
Book Talk Experiencing Mind + Memory through Design (2013) by Patricia Moss-Vreeland Pine Street Salon, 2230 Pine St.
October 11
My Gift of Grace: a Game to Help Us Talk about Death The Action Mill, 1219 Vine St., 2nd Fl.
October 16
The Bike Stops Here Shake Shack, 2000 Sansom St.
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Martini Design: From Bottle to Palate More Than Old, 144 N. 4th St. Tyler Graphic + Interactive Design Student Animation Show Icebox Project Space, Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St.
October 11
Characterscape Prototype The URBN Center, Drexel University, 3501 Market St.
October 12
stadler-Kahn premiers Josephine: a new carpet design for the Langhorne Carpet Co. stadler-Kahn, 1724 Sansom St.
October 12
Reception at Moon + Arrow Moon + Arrow, 754 S. 4th St.
October 17
William Butler’s Live Art Experience Gallery Eleven One, 339 N. Front St., Camden, NJ
October 17
Encore! Today’s Stories Designed for Tomorrow The Resource Exchange, 2829 Cedar St.
October 17
Art Market at Tyler Tyler School of Art, Temple University, 2001 N. 13th St. Book Talk Louis I. Kahn: Architect (2013) by Charles E. Dagit, Jr. Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St.
October 12
Build with Stick(s)-lets! Schuykill River Park, 25th + Spruce Sts.
October 12
Build with Stick(s)-lets! Julian Abele Park, 22nd + Carpenter Sts.
Yards Tap Handle Throwdown NextFab Studio, 2025 Washington Ave.
October 17
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LAGOS Lagos, 1735 Walnut St.
October 13
University City Science Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Hotel Monaco, 433 Chestnut St.
October 17
October 13
Philly Pixel Party: a Live Photographic Experience VIUS, 1639 N. Hancock St., Studio 407
October 17
A Fundraiser for Friends of the Rail Park + The DP Festival Closing Party CITYSPACE, 2200 Walnut St.
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How Fashion Comes to Life with Lia Valerian Three Sirens Boutique, 134 N. 3rd St.
October 18
October 15
Kinetic: Inside the “New Workshop of the World” Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, 1834 E. Frankford Ave.
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Architecture of Social Engagement Rittenhouse Square, 18th + Walnut Sts. Ongoing
Celebrating Children’s Design at DesignReasons 343 E. Wynnewood Rd., Merion Station, PA AIA Philadelphia: Awards for Design Excellence Loews Hotel, 1200 Market St. Pop-In…to Hidden City Mercantile TBA at philadelphiasalvage.com/events Open Oct. 15 through Oct. 18 Art of Woodwork / Fashion Meets Interior Design Arcadia Boutique, 819 N. 2nd St. Designation Celebration Philadelphia History Museum, 15 S. 7th St. Service Jam: Brainstorming a Better Philadelphia Through One of the 5 Senses A&G/Neiman Labs, 1619 Walnut St. 6
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The Reflag Project: United We Stand various locations Ongoing October 15
AIGA Philadelphia Found Design Scavenger Hunt various locations Ongoing 7
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Wanderlusting CandyCoated Center, 118 N. 3rd St., 4th Fl.
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Museum Without Walls™ AUDIO various locations
Ongoing
Walking Tour: Emergence of a Modern Metropolis Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St.
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Create with Corian® NextFab Studio, 2025 Washington Avenue
October 10
Repurpose Leather Workshop Philly AIDS Thrift, 720 S. 5th St.
October 13
Design Your Own Sugar Skull Workshop Eye’s Gallery, 402 South St.
Sense-Inspired Craftsmanship 3rd Ward Philly, 1227 N. 4th St.
October 10
October 16
Design for the K12 Classroom Philadelphia University, 4201 Henry Ave.
October 16
Farmhaus + Friends Art Star Gallery and Boutique, 623 N. 2nd St. Exhibit on view Sept 21- Oct 20
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Society of Pythagoras Hawthorne Hall, 3849 Lancaster Ave.
October 11
Design + Self Manufacturing: How the World Will Change Minima, 118 N. 3rd St. Exhibit on view Oct 10 – Oct 18
October 11
“Lots of Power” Community Showcase AIGA Philadelphia Space, 72 N. 2nd St. Exhibit on view thru Oct
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Architecture and Engineering of the Cosmos Fishtank Gallery, 724 N. 3rd St. Exhibit on view Oct 12 – Oct 31 (by appt. only)
October 12
Built to Last: Photography by Andrew Pinkham Gravy Studio, 155 Cecil B. Moore Ave. Exhibit on view thru Oct
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Live Painting / Smell the Hops Milkboy Philadelphia, 1100 Chestnut St. Exhibit on view Oct 10 – Oct 18
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Phosphor Mugshots, 1925 Fairmount Ave. Exhibit on view Oct 10 – Oct 18
October 13
Mind Your Own Design Margot + Camille Optiques, 47 N. 3rd St.
tours Vernacular Architecture: a Trolley Tour of Philadelphia’s Historic Rowhomes Elfreth’s Alley, 2nd St, btwn Race + Arch Sts. Passyunk Square Civic Association: Annual Home Tour East Passyunk + Tasker Aves
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Bike Shop Design Ride Bridgewater’s Pub, 30th + Market Sts.
October 12
Experiential Tour: Southeast by Southeast 1927 S. 7th St.
October 12
Wanderlusting CandyCoated Center, 118 N. 3rd St., 4th Fl.
October 12
Jazz Walk E. Fairmount Park, 33rd St. + Diamond Sts.
October 13
“At Home” with Mid-Century Architecture + Design 2 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA
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op enings + exhib ition s C.U.R.V.V., an Exhibit Curated by ChaCha N’Kole University of Penn Museum, 3260 South St. Infill Philadelphia: Soak It Up! Exhibition City Hall, 5th Floor Gallery, Broad + Market Sts. Exhibit on view Oct 7 – Dec 7 Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Exhibit: Opening Reception City Hall, 1st Fl., Broad + Market Sts. Exhibit on view Oct 7 – Dec 6 PHILLY GREEN: Exemplary Sustainable Architecture + Urban Planning Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St. Exhibit on view Oct 1 – Nov 22 Mural Installations by Courtney Brown + Jim Houser Elixr Coffee, 207 S. Sydenham St. Exhibit on view Aug 3 to Feb 28, 2014
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Jason Rhoades, Four Roads Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. Exhibit on view Sept 13 – Dec 29
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AIA Philadelphia Awards for Design Excellence Exhibition The Shops at Liberty Place, 1605 Market St. Exhibit on view Oct 7 – Oct 20
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Old City Windows 4 Old City, Philadelphia Exhibit on view Oct 9-Oct 19
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Discover Design at Le Meridien Le Meridien, 1412 Arch St. Exhibit on view Oct 10 – Oct 18
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the fashioners: Poetry of Process Mode Moderne, 159 N. 3rd St. Exhibit on view Oct 10 - 13, 16 - 18
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Making It: Alumni Works ’03-‘13 Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts, 320 S. Broad St. Exhibit on view Oct 10 – Oct 27
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AIGA Philadelphia: Design Awards Exhibition Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. Exhibit on view Oct 11 – Oct 18
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American Street Studio 2200 N. American St.
October 12
Strada / UJMN Architects + Designers 718 Arch Street, Suite 5N
October 15
Cecil Baker + Partners 1107 Walnut St.
October 16
VARENHORST 230 N. 21st St.
October 16
Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Macy’s, 1300 Market St., 1st Fl.
October 17
Open House: Hack This Classroom! Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St.
October 17
Cloud Gehshan Associates 400 Market St., Suite 300
October 17
MGA Partners 234 Market St
October 17
Stanev Potts Architects 1103 Spruce St.
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Good Design is Good Business Conference Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Thursday, October 10, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Create with Corian® NextFab Studio 2025 Washington Avenue Thursday, October 10, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Philadelphia Commerce Department and Community Design Collaborative will co-host the Good Design Is Good Business Conference to promote good design practices for Philadelphia storefronts. In addition to presenting a guide to the best practices, we will discuss available resources to help businesses undertake improvements, and invite guests to present their neighborhoods’ experience with good design guidelines.
NextFab, DuPont™, and CH Briggs Company have come together to host an exciting hands-on demonstration workshop. This demonstration will provide a unique opportunity to explore the versatile potential of Corian®. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, exchange and explore the techniques that can bring your Corian® designs to life! Refreshments will be served. Dress casual. Closed-toe shoes are required; you will be in the shop doing some fabrication work.
Free and open to the public.
Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. to nanderson@chbriggs.com nextfabstudio.com
L ectu r e s + Tal ks Eating Architecture: a conversation with Paulette Singley and Jamie Horwitz Paley Library, Temple University 1210 West Berks Street Thursday, October 10, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM The environments in which we prepare, produce and consume our foods both reflect and affect those processes. Eating Architecture (MIT Press, 2006), edited by Paulette Singley and Jamie Horwitz, examines the interplay between food and design through twenty original essays. The Libraries and the Department of Architecture at Tyler School of Art, Temple University welcome Singley and Horwitz to discuss this innovative text, as well as the newest developments in the design and architectural analysis of eating spaces. Alicia Imperiale, Assistant Professor of Architectural History/Theory and Design at Temple, will moderate.
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Ev ent Fashion/Photography/Food Ristorante Panorama 14 North Front Street Thursday, October 10, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Stimulate All 5 Senses: Join us at Ristorante Panorama Wine Bar for wine and light bites while browsing fashion and photography. Shopping at Charm Studio Pop-Up Boutique offers coveted collections from local and independent designers. Meat America book signing with Dominic Episcopo’s eyeopening and artery-closing visual essay on the American spirit; as told through meat. Free and open to the public. panoramaristorante.com
Free and open to the public. library.temple.edu/about/programs
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Making Spaces: Open House at Drexel’s URBN Center The URBN Center, Drexel University 3501 Market Street Thursday, October 10, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
It’s a Classic! Timeless Tradition in Today’s Architecture Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Thursday, October 10, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Experience design in Philadelphia’s premiere new design facility - The URBN Center - home of Drexel’s Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. Featuring 140,000 square feet of immersive learning space, the URBN Center houses the latest state-of-the-art fabrication technologies, a motion capture studio, adaptable design studios, a computerized knit prototyping studio and a 12,000 garment Historic Costume Collection. Witness the future of design education at our open house that will include tours and equipment demos.
Please join us for a presentation of Robert A.M. Stern Architects work in the Philadelphia region by Gary Brewer, partner in the firm. Gary’s portfolio includes university, cultural, and hospitality projects, and he has particular expertise in traditional house design. Custom-designed houses include residences in Seaside, Florida; Westport, Connecticut; East Hampton, New York. The ICAA is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the classical tradition in architecture, urbanism and their allied arts.
Free and open to the public. RSVP to Lisa Visco at visco@drexel.edu drexel.edu/westphal
Free and open to the public. classicist.org/membership-and-chapters/chapters/Philadelphia
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Characterscape Prototype The URBN Center, Drexel University 3501 Market Street Thursday, October 10, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cella Luxuria Furniture + Accessories 1214 Chestnut Street Thursday, October 10, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creative Action Projects will present plans and test prototypes for “Characterscape,” an installation by artist Nicholas Del Pesco. Immersive, interactive, and participatory, Characterscape explores various character traits through personal narrative and user interaction to help us understand who we are and who we want to be. As users navigate the terrain of this massive built environment, their personal stories and shared experience emerge as essential components of the final piece. Free and open to the public creativeactionprojects.com
Join a conversation about the synergy of design and manufacturing with William Sklaroff and his son, Stefan, owner of Cella Luxuria Furniture + Accessories. William Sklaroff has been recognized for his achievements in industrial design for over 50 years, having worked with some of the most distinguished names in the business. He established his design firm in an office on Rittenhouse Square in 1961. In 1966, he created Radius One, one of the most successful desk accessory lines of all time. Its unique curvilinear design in aluminum is an expression of the simultaneity of design, materials, and manufacturing. Radius One has decorated the TV desk of Johnny Carson, and more recently, that of mid-century ad-exec Roger Sterling of the TV series Mad Men. Free and open to the public. cellaluxuria.com
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Sense-Inspired Craftsmanship 3rd Ward Philly 1227 North 4th Street Thursday, October 10, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM 3rd Ward invites you to experience your senses through a group show exhibition highlighting the 3rd Ward interpretation of sense-inspired craftsmanship. Showcasing the skills behind dip-dyeing, Shibori scarf making, kombucha brewing, soap making and the sounds of makers, this exhibit will be curated by a select group of 3rd Ward instructors. Information will be available on-site for full course registration in these disciplines throughout the month. Come visit us and make something. Free and open to the public. philly.3rdward.com
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Collaboration for Innovation in Experience Design: A Dynamic Symposium Solmssen Court, Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts 320 South Broad Street Friday, October 11, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Art Market at Tyler Tyler School of Art, Temple University 2001 North 13th Street Saturday, October 12, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The focus of this interactive symposium is collaborative approaches to integrative thinking in the creation of interpretive exhibitions/installations of all forms. Speakers will discuss case studies of how teams of advocates have been strategically built to apply new approaches in their processes for the purpose of having meaningful impacts on diverse audiences. These teams have utilized the museum or other public venues with socially responsive missions to facilitate local and global change. Symposia participants will also be involved in discussions, visualizing, building and prototyping ideas alone and as part of a team. $150.00 - $225.00 cs.uarts.edu/creatingexhibitions
EVENT Visage Façade Silicon Gallery 139 North 3rd Street Friday, October 11, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - photos taken 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM - reception Visit Old City’s 3rd Street and the talented crew at Silicon Fine Art Prints. Portrait photographer Caity Coleburn will photograph black and white, retro-style portraits of participants and volunteers. Then the team will print and paste them to the exterior and surroundings of the building. Come watch as your portrait semi-permanently transforms the landscape into a giant pattern, developed by Tennyson Tippy and Katie Tackman, wallpaper designers.
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Shop handmade goods. See demonstrations. Visit a remarkable school. Tyler School of Art will host artists and craftspeople selling work throughout the 160,000 square foot facility on Temple University’s Campus. Participating artists are selected by Erin Waxman and Megan Brewster, owners of Art Star Gallery and Boutique. Visitors can also watch and participate in demonstrations, such as silk-screening by Candy Coated. Free and open to the public. alumni.temple.edu/artmarket
EVENT Sparkle Emotion Scarlett Alley 241 Race Street Friday, October 11, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Why does jewelry make you feel glamorous, happy and thin? Join us for cocktails and conversation with Catherine Canino, whose jewelry is designed and handmade with integrity, love and attention to detail. A graduate of RISD, Catherine has created for iconic brands such as Ralph Lauren, Roman Sunstone and her own label. Inspirations include equestrian and nautical hardware, estate jewelry, antique locks and closures, but most importantly the women of impeccable personal style whose clients we share. Free and open to the public. scarlettalley.com
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Experience 3rd Street Design 3rd Street, Old City Friday, October 11, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Please join Wexler Gallery, Moderne Gallery, and The Center for Art in Wood for a special DesignPhiladelphia collaborative event. This self-guided tour of North 3rd Street will include the following: Sleek design by architect/designer Timothy Schreiber A Talk with Lewis Wexler Wexler Gallery 201 North 3rd Street 5:00PM to 6:00PM The design works of London-based, German-born architect/ designer Timothy Schreiber provoke high sensual design experiences, inviting the body to engage with the smooth contours of his sleek and fluid chaise lounges, chairs and tables. Through Timothy’s intelligent selection of materials, new technologies and additive and subtractive processes, Timothy communicates the importance of creating functional and comfortable objects for the interior. Please join Lewis Wexler to discuss the many ways Timothy Schreiber challenges the boundaries of form vs. function in his elegant designs. Exhibition on view October 4 through November 30 Opening reception October 4 – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free and open to the public. 215.923.7030 / info@wexlergallery.com wexlergallery.com
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Nakashima Woodworkers: An Evolving Legacy An Insider’s View with Mira Nakashima Moderne Gallery 111 North 3rd Street 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Mira Nakashima will offer a unique, insider’s view of the newest furniture designs from Nakashima Woodworkers. New, custom-made furniture will be featured at Moderne Gallery this fall, continuing the gallery’s long history of presenting the iconic works of the legendary George Nakashima, the Keisho line of his daughter, Mira Nakashima, and now the studio craft furniture emerging from a new generation of woodworkers from the famed Nakashima studio in New Hope, PA. Exhibition on view September 20 through November 2 Free and open to the public. modernegallery.com Experience The GIZMO! The Center for Art in Wood 141 North 3rd Street 7:00PM to 8:00PM John Kelsey demonstrates his GIZMO and helps you design your own take-home drawing. The GIZMO utilizes four-bar linkages and pencils mounted on a traveling bar to execute color mandala drawings. An internationally recognized non-profit, The Center exhibits five artists’ work designed and created during The Center’s two-month I.T.E. residency – allTURNatives: Form + Spirit . Also, visit The Center’s museum collection and store. Free and open to the public. 215.923.8000 / info@centerforartinwood.org centerforartinwood.org
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Mural Dedication: Black Hole by Ryan McGinness University City Science Center 3711 Market Street Friday, October 11, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Flavors of China Philadelphia Art Alliance 251 South 18th Street Friday, October 11, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
World-renowned artist Ryan McGinness’ monumental mural at the University City Science Center features layers of “event horizons,” creating a feeling of portals into an infinite inner space, and a strong gravitational pull on the senses. McGinness’ “Black Holes” series is an exploration of how ideas of outer space and mind space can intertwine. This mural is organized by the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and sponsored by the University City Science Center and Bridgette Mayer Gallery.
In celebration of the PAA’s fall exhibition by Beijing-based artists Song Dong and Yin Xiuzhen, “The Way of Chopsticks,” join renowned chef Joseph Poon for a tasting and culinary celebration of the tastes of Beijing! Chef Joseph Poon became known as “the Duck Master” when he opened Philadelphia’s first Duck House, SangKee. He has cultivated the Chinese art of “Pulling Beijing Noodles,” and given demonstrations for the American Culinary Federation as well as many culinary schools across the United States. For DesignPhiladelphia, Chef Poon will use the “five tastes” of Chinese cuisine, including sweet, sour, bitter, salty and spicy, to create Beijing pork dumplings, which are served with several “secret sauces” incorporating each of the tastes for guests to sample.
Free and open to the public. muralarts.org
l ectu r e s + tal ks Fast Forward >> Philly Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Friday, October 11, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM A lineup of presenters from various creative fields will Fast Forward through 20 slides at 20 seconds each to answer one question: What’s next for Philly? The conversation continues offstage with light refreshments. Free and open to the public. fastforwardphilly.blogspot.com
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EVENT Martini Design from Bottle to Palate More Than Old 144 North 3rd Street Friday, October 11, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Experience design and engage the senses as you learn to create your own sensational martinis. More Than Old celebrates DesignPhiladelphia with hands-on martini lessons. One of Philadelphia’s best mixologists will demonstrate sophisticated recipes for this classic cocktail. You get the recipes, samples of each drink, and complimentary nibbles. Afterwards, browse our collection of vintage and modern cocktail pieces. $25.00 Limited space; two sessions at 6:00PM and 7:30PM Advanced registration required to 215.922.0246 info@morethanold.com
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Farmhaus + Friends Art Star Gallery and Boutique 623 North 2nd Street Friday, October 11, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Design + Self Manufacturing: How the World Will Change Minima 118 North 3rd Street Friday, October 11, 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Ben McBrien of Farmhaus will bring his signature rustic modern style into Art Star where he will install a version of his dream home, starting with a handmade bed and dining room table made from reclaimed and responsibly sourced wood. The prosurfer turned wood worker will also include carefully chosen pieces handmade by Philly friends, which will finish off the look of the urban beach loft that McBrien will create. This reception will also include a free Make and Take with artist Julie Lange of On3Designs.
In our fast changing world of technology we will explore, experiment and discuss the social implications of how 3D printing, accessible to the masses, will change the future. Opening reception on Friday, October 11th, with workshops and demonstrations to be announced.
Exhibition on view from September 21 through October 20 Free and open to the public. artstarphilly.com
o pe n i n g s + ex h ibit ions Society of Pythagoras Hawthorne Hall 3849 Lancaster Avenue Friday, October 11, 6:00PM to 9:00PM The Rabid Hands Art Collective has transformed Hawthorne Hall, a former vaudeville theater turned fraternal lodge turned church, into the “Society of Pythagoras,” using materials collected on-site and around the city. Collective members explore the tangled history of the fraternal lodges that once made the site their home, drawing from past and present secret spiritual and fraternal customs to create a mysterious, multistoried club built on ritual and exploration.
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Exhibition on view October 10 through October 18, Hours: T-Sat 11:00AM to 6:00PM, Sun-M 12:00PM to 5:00PM Free and open to the public. minima.us
o peni ng s + ex hi b i ti o ns “Lots of Power” Community Showcase AIGA Philadelphia Space 72 North 2nd Street Friday, October 11, 6:00PM to 9:00PM Come celebrate the accomplishments of Lots of Power, a local mentorship program bringing high school-aged youth together with creative professionals to develop innovative ways to use vacant lots in Kensington, with two teams awarded grants to implement their projects. See all the work, meet the teams, and enjoy the show! Sponsored by Clean Currents and AIGA Philadelphia, with live music by the School of Rock. Exhibition on view through October Free and open to the public. lotsofpower.net
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Tyler Graphic + Interactive Design: Student Animation Show Icebox Project Space at Crane Arts 1400 North American Street Friday, October 11, 6:00PM to 9:00PM A showcase of the best of student animations from the Graphic and Interactive Design Program at Tyler School of Art, Temple University. Shown as a continuous loop of amazing animations, visitors can stay and watch a wide variety of styles and subject matter produced by Tyler students from the past 5 years. $5.00 to $10.00 tyler.temple.edu/programs
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That was one of the first requests I received when I joined PHS, and it came from longtime Philadelphia Flower Show visitors. They remembered gradually watching the exhibits of the Flower Show unfold from above at the Philadelphia Convention Hall and Civic Center, which closed its doors in 1996 and was demolished soon after. “I remember the scent of hyacinths and lilies when I entered the Show,” they said. More than anything else, this powerful fragrance stuck with them through the years—an indelible memory shared by hundreds of thousands. Scent plays a key role in landscape design. It can mark a place, time and feeling. A well placed bed of roses around the patio, or a climbing tower of jasmine near a doorway certainly provides aesthetic value, but it also triggers the memory of that place and that moment in time. Do you remember the first time you smelled a tomato plant? I do. My brother and I playing with trucks in our grandmother’s garden, reacted to that pungent scent. That singular experience in the garden remains with me today. In landscape design, we use scent to create moods and to engage: A subtle rosemary border to invite touching and tasting. A sweep of lavender to captivate and calm. Take a walk through the dozens of beautiful landscapes that adorn the city. The connection to scent will help to complete and extend your experience long after the place—and the plants—have moved on. Drew Becher President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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How to Save Thousands on Your Designer Kitchen Teknika Design Group 225 Race Street Saturday, October 12, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Characterscape Prototype The URBN Center, Drexel University 3501 Market Street Saturday, October 12, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Ever wonder how to get the kitchen you will love for less, without sacrificing form or function? The kitchen designers at Teknika Design Group will guide you through the steps of kitchen design while focusing on areas where you can save up to thousands of dollars.
Creative Action Projects will present plans and test prototypes for “Characterscape,” an installation by artist Nicholas Del Pesco. Immersive, interactive, and participatory, Characterscape explores various character traits through personal narrative and user interaction to help us understand who we are and who we want to be. As users navigate the terrain of this massive built environment, their personal stories and shared experience emerge as essential components of the final piece.
Free and open to the public. RSVP to ameade@teknikadesigngroup.com teknikadesigngroup.com
to u r Vernacular Architecture: A Trolley Tour of Philadelphia’s Historic Rowhomes Starts at Elfreth’s Alley 2nd St. between Race + Arch Streets Saturday, October 12, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM In conjunction with Temple Contemporary’s Funeral for a Home, Bruce Laverty, of the Athenaeum, will lead a trolley tour that explores the lineage of the Philadelphia rowhome, from the eighteenth century to the present day. Tour stops include Elfreth’s Alley, Spruce Street’s Portico Row, Rittenhouse East, and North Philadelphia. The tour will conclude with a visit to Temple Contemporary’s current exhibit examining the history of vernacular architecture. Free and open to the public. RSVP required; capacity limited to 30 templecontemporary.org
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tour Passyunk Square Civic Association Annual Home Tour Passyunk Square East Passyunk + Tasker Avenues Saturday, October 12, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM The South Philadelphia Home Tour, presented by the Passyunk Square Civic Association, will showcase homes with various architectural designs and creative decorating within the Passyunk Square District. Participants will be provided with a map for the self-guided walking tour and open house, offering a look inside this evolving South Philadelphia neighborhood. $20.00/advanced, $25.00/day of event passyunksquare.org
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Bike Shop Design Ride Starts at Bridgewater’s Pub SW Corner of 30th + Market Streets Saturday, October 12, 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Book Talk: Louis I. Kahn: Architect (2013) by Charles E. Dagit, Jr. Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Saturday, October 12, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Philadelphia’s diverse bicycle culture is fostered by (and supports) all sorts of bike shops. Each one handles selling, repairing, and storing bikes, parts and accessories in a different way. Easy-paced, 12-mile bike ride rolls through Center City, West, South and Northern Liberties, Philadelphia to experience all sorts of interesting cyclery interiors; we’ll observe owners, staff and customers moving through these bikespaces. Reception follows at Trophy Bikes Northern Liberties. $5.00 trophybikes.com
ev e n t Art Market at Tyler Tyler School of Art, Temple University 2001 North 13th Street Saturday, October 12, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Shop handmade goods. See demonstrations. Visit a remarkable school. Tyler School of Art will host artists and craftspeople selling work throughout the 160,000 square foot facility on Temple University’s Campus. Participating artists are selected by Erin Waxman and Megan Brewster, owners of Art Star Gallery and Boutique. Visitors can also watch and participate in demonstrations, such as silk-screening by Candy Coated. Free and open to the public. alumni.temple.edu/artmarket
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Author Charles E. Dagit, Jr. presents a personal look into the life of storied Philadelphia architect Louis I. Kahn. Colleagues and students of Kahn would agree that he was an inspiration with a lasting legacy, not only for his world-famous architectural achievements, such as the Salk Institute in La Jolla California, but also for his personal wisdom and humanity; explored in this book. Copies of this new book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Free and open to the public. philadelphiaCFA.org
to ur Experiential Tour: Southeast by Southeast 1927 South 7th Street Saturday, October 12, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Celebrate South Philadelphia’s diverse and creative immigrant populations through the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s Southeast by Southeast project. Screen print and take home your own T-shirt printed with traditional Burmese, Bhutanese, and Nepali cultural patterns. Sample Nepali cuisine, watch a demonstration of traditional Karen weaving, and shop for handmade crafts. Afterward enjoy a guided walking tour of the neighborhood. Funded by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and the Hummingbird Foundation. Free and open to the public. muralarts.org/tour
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Build with Stick(s)-lets! Schuylkill River Park 25th + Spruce Streets Saturday, October 12, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fishtank PHL Presents: Architecture and Engineering of the Cosmos Fishtank Gallery 724 North 3rd Street Saturday, October 12, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Meet Stick-lets while you reconnect with nature and play outdoors the old-fashioned way! These flexible connectors allow kids of all ages to be designers. Construct forts, tunnels, creatures, planes, and more. No rules, all play. Bring your imagination (and some scavenged sticks) for some serious building fun! *Some sticks will be provided at the event but we ask participants to bring more sticks and dowels if possible. Free and open to the public. hello@stick-lets.com stick-lets.com
o p e n stu dio American Street Studio 2200 North American Street Saturday, October 12, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Three nationally recognized Philadelphia based design/ fabrication companies have joined forces to create a collaborative showroom environment in a former PECO substation. The group juxtaposes furniture and lighting with one-of-a-kind objects, artwork and artifacts that serve as their muse. Join Amuneal, Groundwork and Robert True Ogden in their experiment in collaborative styling set against the backdrop of a soaring industrial space. Free and open to the public.
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Explore the cosmos through this interactive exhibition of ancient Chacoan Culture and contemporary architectural marvels as envisioned in research of compressive vaulting structures and geometries. See the correlations of Chacoan architecture to the cosmos, and its role in influencing a contemporary vaulted architecture in southeast Utah. Experience the views through controlled lighting emanating from within scale models of the structure, tracing celestial and lunar paths within the gallery. Illuminate your senses through photographs, models, drawings, mappings, and digital media that articulate our dwelling among the cosmos. Exhibition on view October 12 through October 31 (by appointment only) Free and open to the public. info@fishtankphl.com
o peni ng s + ex hi b i ti o ns Built to Last: Photography by Andrew Pinkham Gravy Studio 155 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Saturday, October 12, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Inspired by master painters such as Vermeer and George Stubbs, Philadelphia photographer, Andrew Pinkham, uniquely transforms his digital photographs into painterly illustrations of modern-day architecture. For Pinkham, the work evokes a feeling of wonderment about what the structures once were and what they will become. Exhibition on view through October Free and open to the public. gravy-studio.com
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Wanderlusting Starts at CandyCoated Center 118 North 3rd Street, 4th Floor Ends at Independence Park Saturday, October 12, 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Live Painting / Smell the Hops Milkboy Philadelphia 1100 Chestnut Street Saturday, October 12, 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM Local artists painting to live music (band TBA by Milkboy) / Smell the hops with recycled burlap hops bags turned into art canvas provided by Victory Brewing Company. Smell the hops, taste the beers, feel the grooves, pick up a brush and rock on! From skateboard art to a bottle opener, right here in Philly/ USA... a good time to break looseeee! Art and Design from Todd Marrone, Bevan McShea, Matt McGlynn, Scott White, James Traynor, Mark Parker and more.
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A unique autumn evening commences at the CandyCoated Center as we screen-print our tour attire and have of seasonal toast signature ‘Jazzmarnier Ice Cream Hot Toddies’. Then we’ll ‘wanderlust’ about to spots full of historic tidbits, all along the way bumping into colorfully ethereal characters. The evening culminates in a flash gathering at dusk in Independence Park. Wondrous tricks of the eyes and ears amplify the vibrational spirit of an ancient creek with symbiotic composing from Data Garden. Each ‘tourist’ learns how to screen print a T-shirt (yours to keep) and gets a protective talisman, digital photo with a spirit, delish beverage and light snacks designed by chef Tony Aiazzi. This project was conceived of and organized by cultural entrepreneur Candy Coated (aka Candy Depew) in association with and featuring contemporarians: Jon Shapiro, Data Garden, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Jaclyn Garvey- graphic design, and Andrew Geller- video documentarian.
Exhibition on view October 10 through October 18 $5.00 - $10.00 wearemix.com
$45.00 – Tour limited to 30 participants each evening. Free and open to the public - view “streamed vision” flash gathering in Independence Park at 7:30PM candycoated.org
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Build with Stick(s)-lets! Julian Abele Park 22nd + Carpenter Streets Sunday, October 13, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LAGOS LAGOS 1735 Walnut Street Sunday, October 13, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Meet Stick-lets while you reconnect with nature and play outdoors the old-fashioned way! These flexible connectors allow kids of all ages to be designers. Construct forts, tunnels, creatures, planes, and more. No rules, all play. Bring your imagination (and some scavenged sticks) for some serious building fun! *Some sticks will be provided at the event but we ask participants to bring more sticks and dowels if possible.
Join LAGOS at our Rittenhouse Square store to experience the jewelry designs of Steven Lagos. You will discover the creative process of Bold Caviar from the initial sketch to hand-crafted wax molds and casting to presentation of the final piece. Complimentary champagne and light refreshments will be served.
Free and open to the public. hello@stick-lets.com stick-lets.com
to u r Jazz Walk East Fairmount Park 33rd Street + Diamond Street Sunday, October 13, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jazz Walk is a test tour of a proposed, multi-disciplinary Art Park designed to celebrate Philadelphia Jazz history. Using temporary public art, signage, live musicians, social media and dialogue, Philadelphia Jazz Project offers a public demonstration of a potentially permanent solution to Philadelphia’s longtime struggle to publicly acknowledge and celebrate its magnificent Jazz legacy. This event seeks the public’s input and feedback through taking part in a stroll and survey asking the question: Is our local jazz history important enough for us to showcase and celebrate with the world? Two starting points are located at
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to ur “At Home” with Mid-Century Architecture + Design At Home Modern 2 South Providence Road, Wallingford Sunday, October 13, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM When Bobbie and her husband bought a stunning 1958 Irwin Stein designed home three years ago, she had no idea the experience of decorating her home exclusively with vintage modern furnishings would become a passion and lead her to launch her design business, At Home Modern. Join Bobbie for a tour of her nationally-recognized Mid-Century home, learn about its vintage decor and discover how you can integrate Mid-Century design into your own home. Finish with a cocktail! The home is easily accessible by car and across the street from the Wallingford Station on the Media/Elwyn SEPTA line. Free and open to the public. athomemodern.com
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Experience the Rail Park Starts at 29th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Sunday, October 13, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Phosphor Mugshots 1925 Fairmount Avenue Sunday, October 13, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
$15.00 therailpark.org
Phosphor, new urban garden solutions, courtyard furniture and surface treatments by Chloris Lowe will be featured at Mugshots Coffeehouse throughout the DesignPhiladelphia Festival. Stop in Sunday, October 13th from 3-5 for a Garden Party reception with the artist. Exhibition on view October 10 through October 18 Free and open to the public. chloris-lowe.com
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You’ve heard about the Rail Park, but have you experienced it? This three-mile former rail corridor has great promise to become Philadelphia’s next great civic space as a continuous linear park connecting several neighborhoods to some of the City’s most celebrated cultural institutions and Fairmount Park. Join us for a street-level tour to explore the Rail Park’s history and inspiring visions for its future. Suggested tour checklist: camera, friends, imagination, and sense of adventure.
wo r ks ho p ev e n t Celebrating Children’s Design DesignReasons 343 East Wynnewood Road, Merion Station Sunday, October 13, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM DesignReasons invites you to our International-style showroom for a one-day, up to 40% off sale on children’s items. Dollhouses inspired by De Stijl, A. Quincy Jones, Paul Rudolph and Tadao Ando. Plus Eames House Bird, Eames Elephant, and the Panton Chair are among the items we will be selling and displaying. Lite fare and drinks will be served. Free and open to the public. RSVP to designreasons@tpds.com or 215.873.0400 before October 5 designreasons.com
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Repurpose Leather Workshop Philly AIDS Thrift 720 South 5th Street Sunday, October 13, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Philly AIDS Thrift is happy to present a “hands-on” make and take workshop. Using leather from donated items we are unable to sell, we’ll show folks how to create new objects and demonstrate the beauty of repurposing! Participants will choose in advance between a wearable or usable project: think jewelry, no-sew vests, picture frames, handlebar tape and more! Plus, participants will get to see the inner-workings of our awesome store. We hope you will be inspired by the vast possibilities repurposing offers to design and create! Materials, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. phillyaidsthrift.com
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C.U.R.V.V. An Exhibit Curated by ChaCha N’Kole University of Pennsylvania Museum 3260 South Street Sunday, October 13, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Wanderlusting Starts at CandyCoated Center 118 North 3rd Street, 4th Floor Ends at Independence Park Sunday, October 13, 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
C.U.R.V.V. is the first fashion exhibition to highlight full-figured high fashion. The subsequent short film shows a plus-size model’s struggle to suppress insecurities while perusing her lifelong dream. The goal is to reestablish ChaCha N’Kole as a high fashion gown designer, introduce Ace Blakley by ChaCha N’Kole as a ready-to-wear powerhouse and to empower women and men in a world of insecurities and chaos to accomplish goals no matter the obstacles they are faced with.
A unique autumn evening commences at the CandyCoated Center as we screen-print our tour attire and have of seasonal toast signature ‘Jazzmarnier Ice Cream Hot Toddies’. Then we’ll ‘wanderlust’ about to spots full of historic tidbits, all along the way bumping into colorfully ethereal characters. The evening culminates in a flash gathering at dusk in Independence Park. Wondrous tricks of the eyes and ears amplify the vibrational spirit of an ancient creek with symbiotic composing from Data Garden. Each ‘tourist’ learns how to screen print a T-shirt (yours to keep) and gets a protective talisman, digital photo with a spirit, delish beverage and light snacks designed by chef Tony Aiazzi. This project was conceived of and organized by cultural entrepreneur Candy Coated (aka Candy Depew) in association with and featuring contemporarians: Jon Shapiro, Data Garden, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Jaclyn Garvey- graphic design, and Andrew Geller- video documentarian.
$35.00 - curvv.eventbrite.com mycurvv.com
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$45.00 – Tour limited to 30 participants each evening. Free and open to the public - view “streamed vision” flash gathering in Independence Park at 7:30 PM candycoated.org
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Modern/Classical European - Italian Design Society Hill Kitchens at Marketplace Design Center 2400 Market Street, Suite 104 Monday, October 14, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM + 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
What’s Your Design Personality? with David Bromstad Corian® Design Studio at Marketplace Design Center 2400 Market Street, Suite 403 Monday, October 14, 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Presenter Marco Maset, of Italy, currently residing in Hollywood, CA, discusses elements and current trends in modern/classical European and Italian design. Join us for a presentation which addresses the creation of a truly harmonious interior using simple lines and meticulous design. Discover how these can converge in an original way, with a modern design style to provide warmth and intimacy.
Join us at the DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio, inside the Marketplace Design Center, to hear David Bromstad, American designer and television personality, and Creative Consultant for DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces and DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces, talk about understanding your design personality. David will discuss how to design your home, especially your kitchen and bathroom, to reflect who you truly are.
Free and open to the public. societyhillkitchens.com
Free and open to the public; space is limited. RSVP required to: nanderson@chbriggs.com surfaces.dupont.com
l ectu r e s + tal ks Fuller in Phila ExCITe Center, Drexel University 3401 Market Street Monday, October 14, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Fuller in Phila Symposium at Drexel’s ExCITe Center reanimates the ideas of pioneering inventor, designer and global thinker R. Buckminster Fuller. As World Fellow in Residence here (1972-1983), Bucky advanced his life’s work in architecture and sustainable design, including his books Synergetics 1 and 2 and Critical Path, which envisions designs to survive planetary disasters. With keynote speakers Jenny Sabin and Eva Diaz, plus a hands-on design workshop, we explore the significance of Fuller’s thought today. Free and open to the public. mcenterdrexel.wordpress.com
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ev ent AIA Philadelphia Awards for Design Excellence Loews Hotel 1200 Market Street Monday, October 14, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM The Awards for Design Excellence, presented annually by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, recognize the best in architectural design by local member firms. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in Loews Philadelphia Hotel. There is an accompanying exhibition on view October 7 through October 20 at The Shops at Liberty Place, 1605 Market Street. This exhibition is free and open to the public during the hours of Mon-Sat, 9:30AM to 6:00PM and Sun, 12:00PM to 6:00PM. $110.00 - $135.00 215.569.3186 xt 101 aiaphiladelphia.org
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Pop-In…to Hidden City Mercantile TBA (see website below) Monday, October 14, 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
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Visit our magical emporium steeped in the atmosphere of Philadelphia’s rich architectural legacy and industrial history at a mystery site in Center City - to be revealed online shortly before the Festival. An innovative pop-in structure will transform a derelict ground floor retail space into a ready-made “building within a building.” Learn the stories of lost Philadelphia buildings through take-home housewares, furnishings, decorative arts, sculpture, and architectural artifacts designed and fabricated by local artisans, and made from materials salvaged from Philadelphia buildings. Hidden City Mercantile is a partnership between Hidden City Philadelphia, Philadelphia Salvage Co., and Pop-In Ventures. Open October 15 through October 18 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free and open to the public. philadelphiasalvage.com/events
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Infill Philadelphia: Soak It Up! Reception City Hall, 5th Floor Gallery Broad + Market Streets Tuesday, October 15, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Creative Business Partnerships: Stronger Together Tactile Design Group 109 South 13th Street, Suite 3N Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Philly’s rivers are places of recreation, refuge, and regeneration. Now the Philadelphia Water Department is introducing a powerful new way to make our rivers cleaner and even more vibrant—green stormwater infrastructure. Infill Philadelphia: Soak It Up! challenged designers, developers, policymakers, public agencies, and communities to explore how green stormwater infrastructure can revitalize both our rivers and our neighborhoods. Join us to see their visions for Philadelphia’s future!
As one of Center City’s top web development and creative services agencies, The Tactile Group attributes much of its growth to doing good work and teaming with other agencies. Join Tactile Design Group’s president Marc Coleman in a lively discussion on forming successful business partnerships, different types of teaming structures and how to retain your autonomy. Also, meet the rest of the Tactile Group team for light refreshments and tour our new offices.
ev e n t Art of Woodwork and Fashion Meets Interior Design Arcadia Boutique 819 North 2nd Street Tuesday, October 15, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Swoon over fashion, fabrics and finishes! Open house cocktail party to celebrate the launch of Design 6 Interior Design’s new studio space inside Arcadia Boutique. Event will feature a wood furniture installation by The Wood Shop and a fashion show of Acadia’s Fall collections.
Free and open to the public. thetactilegroup.com
o pen stud i o Strada / UJMN Architects + Designers 718 Arch Street, Suite 5N Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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UJMN Architects + Designers recently joined Strada to create vibrant places for people to live, work, play, learn, and simply enjoy being. Come see how we play with space, form, and graphics to stimulate, connect, nurture, and inspire. We invite you to tempt your taste buds while engaging in a dialogue of design inspired by projects we’ve designed for Google, The Franklin Institute, Ibiza Restaurant, and The Food Trust. Free and open to the public. stradallc.com
Free and open to the public. arcadiaboutique.com design-6.com
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From Design to Fabrication: A Discussion of the Creative Industry in Philadelphia City Hall, Mayor’s Reception Room Broad + Market Streets Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Service Jam: Brainstorming a Better Philadelphia Through One of the 5 Senses A&G/Neiman Labs 1619 Walnut Street Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Entrepreneurs and artists working within a full range of mediums are opting to stay in or move to Philadelphia, driving the need for small to mid-size manufacturers to commercialize their designs. Join the conversation about success stories, followed by a networking reception to find local partners with skills, materials and facilities available to bring your ideas to market.
Could a smell improve education? How might sound have an effect on transportation? In this Service Jam, join us at the intersection of creative thinking and “doing good” to design new conceptual services and experiences that could make Philadelphia better. The catch? Your team will use one of the 5 senses as a prompt to brainstorm and design a concept that could positively change how we experience education, transportation, housing or health care in Philly. Think big, farfetched and “sensually”.
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Designation Celebration Philadelphia History Museum 15 South 7th Street Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Designation Celebration is a reception to celebrate the recent addition of 14 properties to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. The new additions to the Philadelphia Register represent a cross section of Philadelphia both historically and culturally; ranging from Holmesburg’s Box Grove Plantation to North Philadelphia’s Joe Frazier’s Gym. The Preservation Alliance is pleased to celebrate the protection of so many exceptional buildings, their contributions to Philadelphia history, and their continued presence in the future. $10.00 to $20.00 preservationalliance.com
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Philadelphia Premiere Screening of Design + Thinking: a documentary University of Pennsylvania, Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street Tuesday, October 15, 7:00pm-9:00pm How do we fully engage organizations to think about the changing landscape of business, culture and society? Inspired by design thinking, this documentary grabs businessman, designers, social change-makers and unlikely individuals to portray what they have in common when facing this ambiguous 21st century. What is design thinking? How is it applied in business models? How are people changing the world with their own creative minds? Join the Integrated Product Design program at University of Pennsylvania in this Philadelphia premiere screening of Design and Thinking, followed by a Philly-area student design panel discussion on what Design and Thinking means to them.
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eeing is believing. Experience is knowing. Design is making. From the sustainable to the ephemeral, from the organic to the digital, as big as an urban plan, as small as an app, the work of designers affect each moment of our everyday experiences whether we are working or playing, online or outdoors, whoever we are and wherever we are. Ideas, information, environments, technology, products, packages, services, spaces, systems, signs, software, cities, clothes, tools, appliances, homes, transportation. Can’t you see... Where would we be without design? Sight is the first sense that engages us, and leads us to an experience. Design works to make the experience better. Good design makes us happy, makes us feel smart, and improves our quality of life. Vision is the sense that trumps all others because ninety percent of the information transmitted to the brain is visual. Seeing is believing. Experience is knowing. Design is making it better. Alina Wheeler Author, Designing Brand Identity
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Modern/Classical European - Italian Design Society Hill Kitchens at Marketplace Design Center 2400 Market Street, Suite 104 Wednesday, October 16, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Experiencing Mind and Memory through Design: Patricia Moss-Vreeland presents her new book Pine Street Salon 2230 Pine Street Wednesday, October 16, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free and open to the public. societyhillkitchens.com
wo r ksh o p Design Your Own Sugar Skull Workshop Eye’s Gallery 402 South Street Wednesday, October 16, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Join in the festive tradition of sugar skull-making, an important part of the Mexican celebration of Day of the Dead. Each year, elaborate altars, decorated with marigolds, candles, incense, special foods, and sugar skulls are created to welcome the deceased back to their homes. Sugar skulls, made from sugar, meringue powder, and water are then decorated with bright pieces of foil, beads, colored icing, and other creative components. Come design your own! $5.00 eyesgallery.com
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Why does what we remember keep on changing? What make us all creative? How does design extend to the inner life of your mind? Find out this and more with artist Patricia MossVreeland in an open salon discussion on the art and science of memory based on her new book. She will share how the design of her visual content and text reveal how the mind and memory changes with new sensory input. Book signing. Free and open to the public. patriciamossvreeland.com
wo rks ho p Design for the K12 Classroom Philadelphia University 4201 Henry Avenue Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM The Philadelphia Education Fund’s Arts Rising and Math + Science Coalition host a creative, hands-on workshop for K12 Art, Science and Math teachers, informal educators and out-of-school-time providers. Design for the K12 Classroom is a dynamic workshop that allows teachers to experience the design process in a way that will enable them to include principles of design in their instruction.
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Presenter Marco Maset, of Italy, currently residing in Hollywood, CA, discusses elements and current trends in modern/classical European and Italian design. Join us for a presentation which addresses the creation of a truly harmonious interior using simple lines and meticulous design. Discover how these can converge in an original way, with a modern design style to provide warmth and intimacy.
$25.00 eventbrite.com/event/7538003371 philaedfund.org
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My Gift of Grace: A Game to Help Us Talk about Death The Action Mill 1219 Vine Street, 2nd Floor Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
GRAY AREA Preservation Provocateurs: Post-Preservation? Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts 320 South Broad Street Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
In our studio we combine user experience design, game design, graphic design with community organizing and strategic nonviolence to create new habits and tools for better living, working and dying. Join us for a lively and fun event that celebrates design in unexpected ways.
Architect Shohei Shigematsu of OMA New York and a curator of the Cronocaos exhibition with Rem Koolhaas will present diverse responses to historic preservation in the contemporary city. Cronocaos posited that preservation is detrimental to urban environments. Shigematsu will use the exhibit, OMA’s design proposals and built projects to consider preservation in its larger context. GRAY AREA, a project of the University of the Arts and DesignPhiladelphia, is supported by The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage.
Free and open to the public. actionmill.com
ev e n t The Bike Stops Here Shake Shack 2000 Sansom Street Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free and open to the public. Space is limited to 150. Please register at: gray-area-philly.ticketleap.com/preservation-provocateurspost-preservation/ grayareaphilly.org
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SHIFT_DESIGN and Shake Shack are combining forces once again in the quest to create a greener Philadelphia. Join us where good ingredients, thoughtful design and urban intervention meet, as SHIFT_DESIGN pairs local fabrication with Shake Shack’s commitment to eco-responsibility. Hop on the nearest fossil-free vehicle (hint: we’re partial to two-wheeled) and come ready for the unveiling. Free and open to the public. shiftspacedesign.com
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Design Conversation with Gigi Louise Lawrence at Kellijane Kellijane 1721 Spruce Street Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cecil Baker + Partners 1107 Walnut Street Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Exhibition on view October 9 through October 31 Free and open to the public. kellijane.com
l ectu r e s + tal ks The Bleeding Edge of Design Research: 9 Ideas You Haven’t Heard Before Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM This event will bring together nine thought leaders on design research, each of whom will share at least one provocative, completely new idea. Design research is part of a movement toward “user-centered” design that starts with the understanding of human needs and attempts to address those needs through design. Indeed, many designers see their job as designing the “experience” of those who will come in contact with their finished designs. Nine very brief presentations will be followed by a general discussion, which will, in turn, be followed by a reception of tastes and toasts.
Free and open to the public. cecilbakerandpartners.com
o pen stud i o VARENHORST 230 North 21st Street Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM VARENHORST is a growing and diverse design practice with residential, commercial and institutional projects ranging from the renovation and expansion of 2040 Market Street to the complete reconstruction of the Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys and Girls Club. We invite you to tour our beautiful space in the historic School Administration Building, view current projects and meet our staff. Light fare and beverages provided.
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Lived-in environments are at once landscapes, stages and mirrors. The spaces we inhabit shelter us, reflect our sensibilities and act as the stage on which our most intimate moments and mundane tasks are lived. Color, form, pattern and texture combine to create the harmonies and dissonances that make up our experience of home. Join Gigi Louise Lawrence, whose company Louise and Lawrence is presenting a new collection of wallpaper at Kellijane, as she discusses the process that led her from large scale still life painting to textile design.
Cecil Baker + Partners is an award winning architecture firm with 30+ years of experience. We invite you to attend our Open Studio where you can see our past and current projects and meet the staff. Special guests include Philadelphia furniture maker, Jack Larimore - jacklarimore.com - and health and nutrition coach, Carolynn Caruso of Radiant Health Consulting. Carolynn will provide healthy, nutritious food to enjoy during the event.
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stadler-Kahn premiers Josephine a new carpet design for the Langhorne Carpet Company stadler-Kahn 1724 Sansom Street Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM stadler-Kahn, a textile and design shop in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, is premiering Josephine, a new carpet created in collaboration with the longest continuously operated Wilton carpet mill in the US, Langorne Carpet Company. Josephine was inspired by the wealth of remainder wool at Langhorne’s mill in Penndal, PA. Alex Stadler (designer/owner of stadler -Kahn) developed the striped pattern to utilize a continulously changing selection of “odd lots” of yarn into a finished and beautiful carpet. Josephine honors Philadelphia art collector and philanthropist, Josephine Albarelli, whose photos of her life in Mexico City in the 1940s and personal collection of Mexican textiles were the visual starting point for the pattern. Small snacks and refreshments will be served. 267.242.7154 stadler-kahn.com
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Burning into Business: How Burning Man Inspires Design Globe Dye Works 4520-40 Worth Street, Unit L 5 Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM You’ve heard about Burning Man and you picture it as a wild, weeklong party in the desert. But when you are immersed in Burning Man, you notice how it’s a catalyst for designers and entrepreneurs. It’s a unique community where individuals can experiment, explore, and entertain. Even as a partying environment, it allows technology, construction, fashion, and performance to thrive. Space Cake invites you to its open studio, where you will meet Burning Man inspired individuals and businesses. Free and open to the public. spacecakenyc.com 80
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Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Tour Macy’s 1300 Market Street, First Floor Thursday, October 17, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM
Reception at Moon + Arrow Moon + Arrow 754 South 4th Street Thursday, October 17, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator will open its doors to the public for the first time during DesignPhiladelphia. Come for a tour of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator studio and meet the Designers-in-Residence. Designers-in-Residence include, Leah Delfiner, Trisha Williams, Devin Pauley, Melissa Choi, Pia Panaligan, and Annina King. Four tours start every half hour from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
Moon and Arrow will host a reception for local artists. Moon and Arrow is the publishing name of artist and metal smith Chelsea Pearce. The shop in Philadelphia’s Queen Village includes jewelry designed by Pearce and others; select vintage pieces - primitive to modern, and one-of-a-kind treasures for home and hearth. Moon and Arrow is also home to Territory Hard Goods.
Free and open to the public. philadelphiafashionincubator.com
Free and open to the public. moonandarrow.com
wo r ksh o p Mind Your Own Design Margot + Camille Optique 47 North 3rd Street Thursday, October 17, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Let your imagination run wild. Find a frame for you. Design your own style - envision your expression and set your difference with unique eyewear at Margot and Camille Optique. (215) 923-0508 $55.00 - $85.00 margotcamille.com
o peni ng s + ex hi b i ti o ns Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Exhibit Opening Reception City Hall, 1st Floor, NE Corner Broad and Market Streets Thursday, October 17, 5:00PM to 7:00PM Join the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator for the opening reception of their fashion exhibit highlighting the 2012 and Designers-in-Residence. Learn more about this exciting program!
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PHILLY GREEN: Exemplary Sustainable Architecture + Urban Planning Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
William Butler’s Live Art Experience Gallery Eleven One 339 North Front Street, Camden, New Jersey Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM – exhibit + reception 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM – painting live
Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music, and fun! Join the Philadelphia Center for Architecture, AIA Philadelphia, and the Community Design Collaborative for our opening reception to this exhibition of exemplary sustainable design by local firms in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and landscape design. The work represented in this exhibition raises Philadelphia’s national image, builds demand for excellent sustainable designs, and brings attention to noteworthy contributions to our built environment.
William Butler is nationally known for bringing 20+ years of experience as an artist and a graphic designer. He will be combining dynamic principles of design with creative fluidity on canvas at his gallery and studio, Gallery Eleven One, located on Rutgers campus one block from the Campbell’s Riversharks Stadium on the Camden Waterfront. Enjoy his art exhibit and reception from 5-9pm with William painting live from 7-8pm.
o pe n stu dio Open House: Hack This Classroom! Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine Street Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Through a rigorous design-thinking process facilitated by Public Workshop, Mural Arts’ Artrepreneurs Program, students ages 14-18 “hacked” their classroom at Asian Arts Initiative, imagining a new future for their studio as a place of artistic entrepreneurship. An Open House will welcome visitors to the new space and will feature youth-designed art, workshops and performances. Primary program sponsor: City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services. A Philadelphia Mural Arts Program/Public Workshop Collaboration at Asian Arts Initiative.
ev ent Encore! Today’s Stories Designed for Tomorrow The Resource Exchange 2829 Cedar Street, Cambria Street entrance Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM “All the world’s a stage”, and in today’s world how productions are designed, built and discarded is as important as the story they tell. The Resource Exchange is proud to present Encore!, which highlights our collaborations with visual and performing artists who tell today’s stories, designed for tomorrow. This special October evening features The Philadelphia Opera Collective encoring selections from “Opera Macabre: Edgar Allen Poe” and other unsettling songs; along with spooky spirits and creepy cocktails!
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Frogs, Dogs, Birds and Beetle Wings: Whimsical Taxidermy in 19th Century Design Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 West Montgomery Avenue Thursday, October 17, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Reaching Across Cultures: International Design Initiatives at the University of the Arts Terra Hall, University of the Arts 211 South Broad Street Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Victorian design is often characterized as prim and straightlaced. Author John Whitenight will examine the whimsical, creative side of Victorian decorative arts that incorporated taxidermy and objects from the natural world—squirrels enjoying parlour games, jewelry crafted from hummingbirds and a ball gown embroidered with beetle wings. Explore the lighter side of Victorian taxidermy illustrated with images and stories from John Whitenight’s newly published book Under Glass: A Victorian Obsession.
Designers have at their disposal tools which give them a unique ability to partner with communities and organizations to help initiate meaningful change. But how does this process translate across cultural, linguistic, and geographical lines? How might designers most appropriately engage other cultures? Students and faculty from the undergraduate and graduate Industrial Design programs at The University of the Arts will discuss recent design initiatives that explore the challenges inherent in working in global contexts.
Free and open to the public. wagnerfreeinstitute.org
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Cloud Gehshan Associates Cloud Gehshan Associates 400 Market Street, Suite 300 Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Yards Tap Handle Throwdown NextFab Studio 2025 Washington Avenue Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cloud Gehshan Associates is an internationally-recognized environmental graphic design firm that undertakes projects in identity and placebranding, interpretive and interactive communication and signage and wayfinding. Designers Ian Goldberg and Stephen Bashore are the co-chairs of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design’s Philadelphia chapter. We invite you to tour our studio in Old City. Get acquainted with environmental graphic design, learn about our work and meet the designers. Refreshments will be served.
“And, the winner is...” This is the night! Come check out the tap handle designs for Yards Brewery, our proud partner. Don’t miss out this opportunity to vote for your favorite design, which will be featured in local popular bars. The winner will also get many more prizes; for a complete list see our website. Beer and light refreshments will be provided.
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MGA Partners MGA Partners 234 Market Street Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
University City Science Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Hotel Monaco 433 Chestnut Street Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Free and open to the public. mgapartners.com
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What do nylon stockings, the geodesic dome and the rabies vaccine have in common? All were discovered or developed by innovators with a connection to the Greater Philadelphia region! The University City Science Center is celebrating innovation in the STEAM sectors of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with an Innovators Walk of Fame. Join us as the first “class” is announced at the Science Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. $125.00 sc50-eorg.eventbrite.com sciencecenter.org/50th
Our event illustrates the architecture and interior design of a space for a high tech marketing and web design firm. Listen as interior architect, Frank Gramieri unveils the space and explains how unearthing and utilizing the natural construction materials of the original building played a role in the development of the design. The space doesn’t stop there - capitalizing on the existing materials and contrasting them with contemporary sustainable materials brings this hidden treasure out from under cover. An apt space for a client whose creativity rebrands companies from the past and catapults them into the future.
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Happy Hour At The New Bluecadet HQ Bluecadet 1526 Frankfort Avenue Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Make your way to Fishtown to check out the brand spankin’ new Bluecadet Office and Production Studio. We’ll have tasty food, cold drinks and the slickest interactives you’ll see anywhere. octob er 17
Celebrate our expanded Partnership, with Daniel Kelley, Bob Shuman, Mary Keefe, Amy Stein, Christine Marsal and Katie Broh. Lift a glass in our newly revived studio in Old City. Overlooking 2nd and Market, and Christ Church Towers beyond, we’ll toast new beginnings.
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Philly Pixel Party: A Live Photographic Experience VIUS 1639 North Hancock Street, Studio 407 Thursday, October 17, 6:01 PM to 11:59 PM
Infographics, Information, and Ethics Electronic Ink 1 South Broad Street, 19th Floor Thursday, October 17, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Give your phone a break for one night and let us take care of the photography. Enjoy libations, munchies, music and pingpong while we curate a live, online photographic exhibition. Over the course of the night, strategically positioned cameras will build a psychedelic, photographic time-lapse of the evening’s revelry. The result will be a unique web experience that party-goers can enjoy long after the party’s over.
Designers influence how information is interpreted and what meaning is extracted by transforming facts and figures into powerful data visualizations and infographics for non-expert audiences. What is a designer’s obligation to the data? What if a tiny lie makes for a better picture? Join Electronic Ink designer Ariel Braverman in a discussion exploring challenges and tactics for visualizing data in an effective, meaningful and ethical way.
Free and open to the public. vius.co/designadelphia
Free and open to the public. electronicink.com
l ectu r e s + tal ks Design Dialogues: Inspiration, Ideation, Implementation URBN Design Center, Annex at Drexel University 3401 Filbert Street Thursday, October 17, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Please join us for a lecture and discussion with Annette Diefenthaler who is a Senior Design Researcher and Project Lead for award-winning global innovation consultancy IDEO. Her insatiable curiosity about people, their beliefs and behaviors leads her to identify human needs and desires that can inspire design strategies. octob er 17
Since joining IDEO in January 2008, Annette has guided teams in designing bank branches, toys, hospital experiences, multiple services for chronic disease patients, and organizational change programs. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Ada Tremonte at: amt42@drexel.edu drexel.edu/westphal
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inciteXchange Fox School of Business at Temple University 1801 North Broad Street Friday, October 18, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
A Fundraiser for Friends of the Rail Park + The DP Festival Closing Party CITYSPACE, 2200 Walnut St. Friday, October 18, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - wine reception + presentation 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM – DesignPhiladelphia Closing Party
Free and open to the public. Registration required: design.temple.edu/incitexchange/
o pe n stu dio Stanev Potts Architects 1103 Spruce Street Friday, October 18, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Stanev Potts Architects opens its studio to the public, featuring examples and prototypes of unique lighting fabrications, and recent architectural projects. Stanev Potts is an architecture studio founded in 2004 delivering quality design to a range of project scales from applied research to residential and commercial projects. Unique and clear solutions are developed through an intensely collaborative process that integrates creativity, experience, close attention to detail, and careful consideration of each client’s needs. Free and open to the public. sparchs.com
Catered wine reception and presentation of conceptual designs by Olin, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, and CVM for transforming the former City Branch of the Reading Railroad into a public park. Meet the design team and board of Friends of the Rail Park. Learn about FRP’s vision for a 3 mile long park along the Viaduct east of Broad and the submerged lines to the west. Stay or join us after the wine reception to celebrate the closing of the 2013 DesignPhiladelphia Festival. $75.00 – includes entry into Reception + Closing Party $25.00 – includes entry into Closing Party therailpark.org
ev ent How Fashion Comes to Life with Lai Valerian Three Sirens Boutique 134 North 3rd Street Friday, October 18, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Join us at Three Sirens for a presentation that provides insight into the design process and how an idea becomes a garment. Local designer Elaine Valerian of Tough Luv clothing (www.toughluv.com) shares her creative ideas and how she collaborates with manufacturers right here in Philadelphia to make her line! Learn some of the challenges she faces and what drives her to continually be innovative. Come for promotion, prizes and fun!
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inciteXchange is about the magic that happens when people share ideas. Join us for rapid-fire presentations by thought leaders on “BACK TO BASICS: Food, Clothing and Shelter” exploring intersections of design, management, technology, and innovation to solve urban challenges. inciteXchange is one of the events celebrating the inauguration of Temple’s 10th President, Neil Theobald and planned by the Fox School of Business’ Center for Design+Innovation in partnership with The University of the Arts.
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SMART DESIGN: Data-driven, Good-looking Interior Design + Architecture Stewart Auditorium, Moore College of Art + Design 1916 Race Street Friday, October 18, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM This is a public forum hosted by the Graduate Studies at Moore’s MFA in Interior Design program that will bring together today’s influential thought leaders on the topic of SMART DESIGN. The event begins with a keynote speaker followed by a discussion that promises to uncover the good and the bad of data-driven design. A reception will follow in Widener Gallery. Free and open to the public. moore.edu
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The crew behind TEDxPhiladelphia presents Kinetic, an experiential party at a former auto mechanic shop, now home to the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym. Explore this communitybased workshop space in the radically revitalizing Fishtown neighborhood, get the scoop on TEDxPhiladelphia 2014, catch up with past conference speakers, sip on locally brewed beer and cocktails, and munch on handcrafted snacks. Known centuries ago as the World’s Greatest Workshop, Philadelphia is reemerging as a home for entrepreneurs, cottage-scale manufacturers, developers, artists, DIY enthusiasts, venture capital firms, incubators, accelerators, and a dizzying array of thinkers, makers, and doers. In the spring of next year, TEDxPhiladelphia will stage a comeback of its own with an all-day conference celebrating the theme: “New Workshop of the World.” $10.00 tedxphiladelphia.org 100
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Kinetic: Inside the “New Workshop of the World” Philadelphia Sculpture Gym 1834 East Frankford Avenue Friday, October 18, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Museum Without Walls™ AUDIO various locations around the city ongoing, year round
Jason Rhoades, Four Roads Institute of Contemporary Art 118 South 36th Street Exhibition on view Sept 13 to Dec 29 Hours: see website below
Listen to the incredible stories behind Philadelphia’s preeminent collection of outdoor sculpture. The Association for Public Art invites you to experience the award-winning Museum Without Walls™: AUDIO program. Diverse audio segments feature a multitude of people from all walks of life with personal connections to Philadelphia’s public art. Listen to audio programs for artworks at 30 recently-added stops around City Hall, in Rittenhouse Square, and in West Fairmount Park, including sculptures in the Horticulture Center grounds. Maps showing the locations of all Museum Without Walls™: AUDIO stops are available at the Horticulture Center, Fairmount Park Welcome Center, and at institutions and visitor centers throughout the city. Access by phone or download MWW audio app for iPhone or Android. Free and open to the public. 215.399.9000 museumwithoutwallsaudio.org
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Jason Rhoades, Four Roads is the first major American museum exhibition of this exceptional artist who died in 2006 at the age of 41 and is among the most ambitious exhibitions ICA has ever presented. Rhoades, who grew up in California, is part of a generation of artists who created vivid sprawling environments out of a wide range of materials. Rhoades counted Marcel Duchamp, Donald Judd, race car driver Ayrton Senna, actor Kevin Costner, and the movie Car Wash, among his many diverse cultural touchstones, both high and low. His spectacular, overloaded installations use found objects, neon, Lego, power tools, macramé, snaking wires, figurines, and a vast range of other materials. Rhoades’s engagement with American car culture, cowboys, power tools, consumer culture, and the ethic of the self-made pervades, evoking a version of the American ethos that is playfully supercharged and sometimes ironic but always peculiarly sincere. Free and open to the public. icaphila.org
Mural Installations by Courtney Brown + Jim Houser Elixr Coffee 207 South Sydenham Street Exhibition on view Aug 3 to Feb 28, 2014
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Elixr Coffee organizes public events and site-specific mural installations that explore the relationship between art, design and the context in which it is experienced. We commission six installations annually that encourage an open and active dialog between Elixr, the designers/artists, and the community at large. Elixr is pleased to present installations by Courtney Brown and Jim Houser on the exterior and interior of our Center City location as part of DesignPhiladelphia.
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AIA Philadelphia Awards for Design Excellence Exhibition The Shops at Liberty Place 1605 Market Street Exhibition on view October 7 through October 20 Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 AM to 6:00 pm, Sun 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
the fashioners: Poetry of Process Mode Moderne 159 North 3rd Street Exhibition on view October 10–13, 16-18 Hours: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Awards for Design Excellence, presented annually by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, recognize the best in architectural design by local member firms. This is an accompanying exhibition. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in Loews Philadelphia Hotel the evening of October 14.
the fashioners is a collective of designers and artists who use cloth as the main component for their individual works. Their goal is to share their expertise, ideas and resources with one another to create a lively community of support and collaboration. the fashioners’ installation for DesignPhiladelphia posits an alternative approach to the haute couture fashion house model that both illustrates and unravels the institution. Each fashioner has an affinity for particular aspects of the process resulting in: bespoke pieces that disregard rules of scale and repetition; functional garments animated by woodworked armatures; artisanal hand dyed and printed fabrics; and unique collage-accessories that reference the poetry of the process.
o pe n i n g s + ex h ibit ions Old City Windows Old City, Philadelphia Exhibition on view October 9 through October 19 Old City Windows is a design-inspired window competition and exhibit celebrating innovative thinking and visual inspiration from students, artists, and professionals in various fields of design. The public is invited to vote for their favorite window and enjoy the true spirit of Old City, awarded Philadelphia’s most vibrant art, design, and fashion district. Visitors can peruse windows featuring unexpected designs created by talent from the greater Philadelphia region as part of a competition awarding prizes for Best in Design (selected by a juried panel) and Public’s Favorite Window (compiled from QR code scan and text voting.) Winners of the competition will be announced at a celebratory event held Wednesday, October 23rd from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM; location TBA. Free and open to the public. oldcitybusinesscollective.org
Free and open to the public. 267.207.4414 barbarabotting@gmail.com
ev ent Architecture of Social Engagement Rittenhouse Square 18th + Walnut Streets October 10 through October 13, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM Architecture of Social Engagement recognizes opportunities within the public realm and pursues design as a means to orchestrate the interaction between people. Through the essence of chess, the goal is to create an environment that uses the energy and diversity within Rittenhouse Square to aid in the interaction of two people. Architecture of Social Engagement is where a player is judged solely on strategy and every match begins and ends with mutual respect. Free and open to the public.
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The Reflag Project: United We Stand various locations throughout the city October 10 through October 18
AIGA Philadelphia Found Design Scavenger Hunt various locations throughout the city October 10 through October 18, 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
What does your experience of Philadelphia look like as a flag? If you were to redesign the city flag based on this premise, where would you start? Be on the lookout for new versions of Philly’s city flag by Bresslergroup designers around the city and on our blog, Accelerator. Follow along on Twitter at @ Bresslergroup, and post your own versions with the hashtag #reflag.
AIGA Philadelphia invites participants to register for a found design scavenger hunt during DesignPhiladelphia! A panel of local judges will scour the #designphlhunt tag on Instagram to find the best examples of found design the city has to offer. Each day will focus on a different discipline, ranging from architecture to graffiti, signage to interiors. Prizes will be awarded based on the best-curated collections of found design. Start discovering!
o pe n i n g s + ex h ibit ions Discover Design at Le Meridien Le Meridien Philadelphia 1412 Arch Street Exhibition on view October 10 through October 18 Hours: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Celebrate design at Center City’s Le Meridien Philadelphia, and experience works of art by local designers in our Hub space, curated by Gaby Heit while Philadelphia designer Lyn Godley presents a fiber optic lighting design installation in our dramatic 90° Atrium, accessed on our 5th floor. Discover how design and visual art mix with intriguing historical flair in a space originally conceived as a turn of the century YMCA, recently converted into a luxury hotel and gathering place for Philadelphia’s creative class. A specially designed handcrafted cocktail will be available at reduced cost to help participants more fully experience the exhibition and space. Free and open to the public. lemeridien.com/philadelphia
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o peni ng s + ex hi b i ti o ns Making It: Alumni Works ’03 – ‘13 Hamilton Hall Lobby + Solmssen Court, 1st Floor University of the Arts 320 South Broad Street Exhibition on view October 10 through October 27 Hours: Mon – Fri 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed weekends This annual juried exhibition showcases work by recent UArts alumni. The jury for “Making IT” features distinguished members of the Philadelphia arts community and notable UArts faculty and alumni, including alumnae Veronica Cianfrano MFA ‘10 (Painting) and Jessie Clark MFA ‘10 (Painting), co-founders of Champions of Empty Rooms and Christopher Sharrock, dean of the College of Art, Media and Design at the University of the Arts. Opening reception on Saturday, October 19 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM Free and open to the public. uarts.edu
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Walking Tour: Emergence of the Modern Metroplois Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street October 10, 12, 15, 17, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
DESIGN THE CITY IKEA – South Philadelphia 2206 South Columbus Boulevard October 11 through October 18 Mon – Sat 10:0 AM to 9:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Experience the transformation of Philadelphia from an engine of industry to a 21st century capital of business and culture. This tour explores Philadelphia’s diverse range of architectural styles and building technologies from the 1860s to the present, detailing the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the modern cityscape. Tour departs from the Philadelphia Center for Architecture at 2pm sharp. Rain or shine.
In celebration of the exhibition Leger: Modern Art and the Modern Metropolis at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, DesignPhiladelphia, IKEA, Public Workshop and the Philadelphia Museum of Art have partnered to bring Leger’s city into ours. On Friday, October 11th, three teams of teens from Public Workshop’s Building Hero Project will use products from IKEA to design-build three installations inspired by Leger’s The City. The teens’ designs will be on display at the IKEA South Philadelphia store through Friday, October 18th and visitors will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite installation. One lucky voter will win an IKEA prize package valued at $500. In addition, the team with the most votes will receive a $500 IKEA Gift Card grand prize and all teams will receive tickets to see Leger: Modern Art and the Metropolis on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art beginning October 14.
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AIGA Philadelphia: Design Awards Exhibition Painted Bride Art Center 230 Vine Street Exhibition on view October 11 through October 18 Hours: Tues - Sat 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Grassroots Gaming Conference various locations around the city October 14 through October 20 10:00 AM to varies
Come check out the latest winners of the Philadelphia Design Awards on display at the Painted Bride Art Center. AIGA Philadelphia is proud to showcase an impressive collection of work that demonstrates the diverse talent of the Philadelphia design community. PDA scrapped the idea that design needs to be categorized by medium or process. After all, good design is good design, right? Our renowned panel of judges narrowed down the vast array of submissions to the top 100, representing the best talent Philadelphia has to offer. Event sponsored by The BOSS Group. Free and open to the public. philadelphia.aiga.org
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The Grassroots Game Conference is intended to serve broad interest in the creation of games by small teams. Every track is focused on bringing game creation together with an existing area of robust interest in this region (design, art, music, health, education, civic engagement and more) in collaboration with leading entities, and will attract even more expert presenters this year than last, from across the country. No expertise is required for participation in these sessions, and they are intended for an audience from outside of the game world. Tracks include: collision of music and games, design-gamesdesign, games and the body, k12 game creation for STEM, 8static Festival, collision of art and games, women in games, games + gamification for non-profits, and civic engagement. $20.00 per day grassrootsgameconference.com
The Arts Garage: Open House The Arts Garage 1533-35 Ridge Avenue October 14 through October 18, 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
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For years The Arts Garage has been providing a venue for artists, designers, and performers of all pedigree to express themselves in an environment catered for creative minds. Over the past few months, The Arts Garage has been under a complete renovation and expansion designed to better serve Philadelphia’s creative community. During DesignPhiladelphia we invite you to come see the transformation as we collaborate with artists, designers, and vendors to showcase their work in our newly designed indoor and outdoor space. Featuring works by Aimee Gilmore and Megan Means. Live music, food and drink specials and giveaways every night.
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THROWDOWN GALA October 17, 6pm - 9pm
RSVP: http://nfstud.io/throwdowngala
"And, the Winner is..." NextFab Studio and Yards Brewing Company cordially invite you to the Tap Handle Throwdown gala event. This is the culimnation of months of hard work, creativity, design, and craftsmanship to create the best tap handle design. We provide affordable shared management resources to the arts, heritage, and creative communities of Greater Philadelphia, from
Public vote for the best design, celebration and enjoying a craft brew from Philadelphia's favorite local brewery.
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EATING ARCHITECTURE: A CONVERSATION WITH PAULETTE SINGLEY AND JAMIE HORWITZ October 10, 2:30PM, Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk The environments in which we prepare, produce and consume our foods both reflect and affect those processes. Eating Architecture (MIT Press, 2006), edited by Paulette Singley and Jamie Horwitz, examines the interplay between food and design through twenty original essays. The Libraries and the Department of Architecture at Tyler School of Art, Temple University welcome Singley and Horwitz for a conversation moderated by Alicia Imperiale, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Temple.
Paley Library is located on Temple University Main Campus between 12th and 13th streets. Details, directions and more at library.temple.edu This program is part of Temple University Libraries ongoing public programming series, Beyond the Page. This year, we explore the history, impact and implications of food on our society through our series, Gather Around the Table. All programs are free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. Want More Libraries?? Follow us
DESIGN & SELF MANUFACTURING:
HOW THE WORLD WILL CHANGE In our fast changing world of technology we will explore, experiment and discuss the social implications of how 3D printing accessible to the masses will change the future.
Opening Night: Friday, October 11. 2013 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Representing Buyers and Sellers with attention to detail beyond their expectations. Scott Neifeld 215.275.3040 Bruce Benjamin 215.805.0172 phillysbestaddress.com
226 South Street Philadelphia PA 215.922.4200 Private Residence Architect: Amburn/Jarosinski | Interior: Fury Design | Photography: Brian Van Scoy
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PHi LADeLPHi A Univer Si Ty is now accepting applications for a new dynamic MBA program for people who think differently…
Low-residency, 22-month format for more experienced professionals who are looking for an innovative education—The MBA for Hybrid Thinkers™ To learn more about our Strategic Design MBA program visit www.PhilaU.edu/StrategicDesignMBA 215.951.2943 • GradAdm@PhilaU.edu
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CANINO Friday, October 11TH, 5–8pm at ScarlettAlley in Old City Featuring the 2013 Fall/Holiday Collection
215.592.7898 241 Race St. Old City scarlettalley.com
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Representing the finest in innovative contemporary art including painting, sculpture, works on paper, fiber, jewelry glass, ceramic and mixed media art.
8405 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA. 19118 215. 247.1603
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Gravers Lane Gallery is one division of The Goldenberg Group, which is comprised of three entities: Goldenberg Development, People Helping People Foundation, and Goldenberg Enterprises.
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F R O M T H E R U N WAY: H O W FA S H I O N INFLUENCES HOME DÉCOR Eileen Kathryn Boyd
CONTRACTS AND FEES: HOW LEADING DESIGNERS E A R N W H AT T H E Y D E S E RV E Alan Siegel and Steve Nobel
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 11 a.m. | Grand Hall, Fourth Floor
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 2 p.m. | Grand Hall, Fourth Floor
Join Eileen as she focuses on how creative expressions on the runway are interpreted into product and room design.
Join Alan and Steve as they present the ways to determine the merits of fee-based compensation, how fee-based compensation works, how to calculate fees and even how to pitch a project compensated by fees.
Luncheon following the event
For convenient, easy online registration, visit www.marketplacedc.com/events. Or call 215.561.5000 or email dgreen@marketplacedc.com.
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Open House We invite you to come see our transformation as we collaborate with and show work from the creative community Artists / Designers Vendors Live Music and Visuals Food & Drink Specials Give Aways
Oct 14-18 6pm-2am 1533 Ridge Ave. 19130 TheArtsGarage.com 215-806-1491
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inciteXchange SHARING IDEAS
MAKING CHANGE
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BASICS: iX13 food, clothing + shelter inciteXchange is about the magic that happens when people share ideas. Join us for 9 rapid-fire presentations by thought leaders exploring big ideas and innovative solutions to urban challenges.
1 day. 9 speakers. infinite possibilities. 18 OCT / 1:00-6:00 / Alter Hall, Temple University Free: Registration Required. http://design.temple.edu An official event celebrating the inauguration of Temple University’s Tenth President, Neil Theobald. Planned by the Fox School of Business’ Center for Design+Innovation in partnership with The University of the Arts.
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Sunday, October 13th | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Jazz Walk is a test tour of a temporary art park designed to celebrate Philadelphia Jazz history. This event seeks the public’s participation by taking part in a stroll in Fairmount Park, around the 33rd Street reservoir. In addition a survey will ask the question: Is our local jazz history important enough for us to showcase and celebrate with the world?
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Jazz Walk is a project presented by the Philadelphia Jazz Project and conceived by Holler People.
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ART BY HAND Be Simple. Be Clear. Be Good. Be Simple. Be Clear. Be Good. Join us for the premier show and sale of contemporary craft in the world. This year, 195 artisans (selected from over 1000 applicants) will be displaying their one-of-a-kind creations. Come browse a stunning array of hand-made furniture, jewelry and fashion, as well as works in glass, ceramics, wood, metal and more. Plus, meet the artisans, hear their stories and discover new works by our guest artists from Lithuania.
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