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you have likely seen upcoming tour dates and festival line ups.

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going down during the summer of 2012 in our area, so make

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that you plan on attending. There are so many amazing events

This issue (number four!) is full of ideas for places to go and

things to see that will make your summer extraordinary. A

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community is rarely defined by one feature. It is a set of

interests that draws people in and allows them to enjoy each

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other’s company. Music is a huge part of what draws our

experience life in a different setting this summer and check out

Featuring Snic By Tim Dougherty

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Juggling Club

Creative Writing Escape to Artscape

Headspace’s Festival Survival Handbook Artist’s Showcase

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defines our community. From art to food and so much more, our community represents a large cross-section of talented

and hard-working people. Motivate yourself and your friends to some of the many things our area has to offer.

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Philadelphia’s Magic Garden

ART/GAGE celebrates Philly’s creativity By Mia Jester

B-more shows off its creative side By Mallory Smith

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sure you get out and enjoy some of it.

Headspace’s Festie Checklist

By Kaley Iacovetta

Features

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Learning timeless skills from the best in the city By Jason Waggaman

I’ll even bet that you probably have a couple shows or fests

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Munchies 14 Summer Recipe

Phish at Bader Field

Local festivals worth checking out

Greens Beautifying the city: Guerilla style By Mandie Pandarella

By Becky Blumenthal

11 Rocks With A Fox

12 Seed Bombing the Philth

Furthur at the Mann By Tim Dougherty

World Travel 101 featuring Lauren

Feeling the Heat of Fire Agate By Shawn “Fox” Rybacki

Headspace Magazine has been anticipating this time of the

year just as much as you have. Unless you live in outer space,

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going to play keys on the Europe tour? This put a huge damper on that tour. They announced that Bruce Hornsby would be playing with them, which seemed like a good substitute. Wembley arena is in the London borough of Brent. We found some trash cans there that read “Keep Brent Tidy,” ironic because Mydland was a notorious partier.

WHAT PARTS OF EUROPE DID YOU VISIT AND WHICH LOCATIONS DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST?

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world travel 101 WHEN WERE YOU IN EUROPE?

I left the United States in September 1990 and came back in August of 1991.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TAKE THAT TRIP?

I was graduating college in May, 1990, and had found out in April that the Grateful Dead were doing a Europe tour the following fall. I had always thought about traveling after college; going to Europe or maybe Southeast Asia, so I thought, “wow, if the Dead were touring Europe that would be a totally great way to go, because so many friends who spoke my language would also be going.” I decided this would be a great time to travel. My parents kept asking me what I wanted for my graduation present so I asked them for a plane ticket and a Eurail pass for a few months. This

gave me the summer to save up as much money as possible by working as a waitress and doing other odd jobs. We ended up ordering our tour books and having those by June or July. One bittersweet thing was the fact that it was the end of the 80’s and the tour scene had gotten huge. From about 1986 to 1990, there wasn’t a show that I missed, for the most part. It was getting to the point that we had terrible scenes of people crashing gates, events like Pittsburgh in 1989 when I watched people getting picked up by the back of their shirt/pants and thrown into glass doors by security, and other horrible things. It had really blown up, so it was amazing to go to Europe and get to see them at small venues with fewer people. I think somewhere between 2,000 to 3,500 people traveled from the U.S. for these shows. Brent Mydland died before the Europe tour and that was a big deal. Who was

I flew into Frankfurt, Germany, and then took the train up to the first show in Stockholm, Sweden. Not many people went to this show, but thankfully the next five shows were in Germany, so it was easier for people to fly into Germany and stay there. You had to take a train and a boat to get up to Stockholm. Maybe 800 of us were smoking and drinking while packed into little cars on the train, like a carnival on wheels. It was crazy. We felt like we were on the Festival Express. Locals never expected a spectacle like that. I remember getting off of the train in Denmark, before getting on the boat to Sweden, and having our first experience with paid toilets where you drop a coin in and you can use the toilet, and all the girls were very confused. What was amazing about Sweden was how tiny the show was. Coming from

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shows in the U.S. bringing in 90,000 people and experiencing a show with less than a thousand was unreal. To be able to just walk up and see the band blew me away. I didn’t travel by train the whole tour because I decided to go with a group of tapers from New Jersey. I always thought it would be a good idea to do Europe tour with tapers because they are meticulous about things, like getting to shows early and knowing directions. With the logistics of being in Europe and everything being so different, I figured there was a lot that could happen and I wanted to get to the shows on time. Every place we visited was amazing in different ways, but I have to say that Berlin was one of the coolest places I’ve ever been. The bars were open 24 hours; the people were really warm, artsy and bohemian. People compare it to New York City but it seemed to me that it was even more advanced than New York was at that point. The venue in Berlin had these leather seats with this little fold-out table with lights on it. There wasn’t a lot of dance space at that venue but still, it had this space-age feel to it. It was a completely different kind of venue; I had never seen something like it before.

WHAT REACTION DID YOU RECEIVE FROM THE LOCALS?

Each city had a unique character. Locals had seen their first Grateful Dead show on Europe tour in ‘72, but hadn’t caught them since. A lot of folks were older heads, but there were a lot of younger kids who would walk by and be blown away. They thought we all had wealthy parents or would tell us we were crazy. They’d ask how we just came to Europe, followed around a rock ‘n roll band and brought stuff to sell. I generally sold tie dyes on lot, but I needed something more compact and stickers were easier to carry around, so I started selling those. I brought stickers with me and had to figure out how much a dollar was in each currency so I knew how much money I was making. We managed to bring most of our own supplies, which we shared with the locals. There were a lot of us going to Amsterdam every time there was a break between shows. People in Europe at the time embraced us and they wanted to know more about us. After tour, a friend and I traveled around for a year. As soon as we stepped off of the train, people would be showing us around and offering their houses for us to stay. They would feed us and take care of us in the most sincere way, without expecting anything in return. People were really down to earth, and interested in talking as a past time rather than having to be constantly entertained. We went to Greece and met a lady who used to have a fruit stand in Queens, New York. She lived near the Mycenae ruins and every day she would pack us lunch and send us out to explore. At night, we would come back, she would make us dinner, and we would talk all night and drink UZO. When it was time to leave, she cried and didn’t want us to go.

WHAT WAS THE HARDEST COUNTRY TO GET AROUND IN AS AN AMERICAN?

Every country had different things that made it difficult to get around but people were super friendly and eager to help. When we got to Paris, we asked a man if he could tell us how to get to the venue and he said to me in English, “if you do not know how to speak French, you have no business being here.” People in Paris were pretty obnoxious about Americans. Everyone in the rest of France was super nice

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Ask An Old He ad though. It was home everywhere there-- that’s what was wonderful about Europe at that time, although I‘m not sure if it‘s still that way. We would just pick a city on a map and go check it out. The pass covered England all the way east to Hungary. We would travel by night so we could sleep and save money on youth hostels. We spent a lot of time in Italy because the people there are really friendly. We stopped in Genova and we were trying to figure out what stop we had to get off at, so we asked a woman. She wasn’t sure, but within ten minutes she had everyone on the train trying to help, giving their opinions of what stop we had to get off at.

WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO BRING WHEN TRAVELING ABROAD?

Get yourself a good backpack. I did a lot of research and got a good one with sturdy zippers. As any girl would, I stuffed the backpack as full as possible and even hooked things on the sides. I got to Europe and didn’t realize I couldn’t fit all this stuff that I had brought. After three London shows, I met up with a friend, and by that point I had accumulated even more stuff. We were about to hop on a train to leave London when I fell over backwards like a turtle on her shell. So we did surgery on my backpack and reduced it to two outfits: one to keep clean and one to wear while doing laundry. Travel as light as possible and remember that it is best to take things that you don’t care about. You definitely have to worry about pickpockets so I had a bag that I wore under my shirt to hold my passport and money.

WOULD YOU ENCOUARAGE PEOPLE TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY?

I met a lot of people with different opinions and saw a lot of different things. What we have here is amazing, but I’d always wanted to experience different cultures. At the very least, Europe’s beauty is amazing with its many museums. We spent three days in Pompeii, which was ridiculous. I think you have to follow your heart, and it’s good to travel when you’re young because it can be really physical. I think that when you’re younger you need it a lot more too because you are going to grow and it sort of throws you into taking care of yourself. Good things and bad things are bound to happen, but from my experience traveling felt a lot safer in Europe than in the U.S.

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?

The wall had just come down in Berlin, so people were vending pieces of it out front of the show. A lot of pieces had graffiti and art work on them. Pieces were more expensive based on size and how interesting of artwork they contained. Interview by Alessandro Satta Photos and tickets provided by Lauren Gardner

Feeling the Heat of Fire Agate Winter has lasted long enough. Bring on the heat and celebrate summer with a piece of fire agate! Fire agate is a microcrystalline quartz formed by volcanic activity. This mineral displays a gorgeous array of colors produced by the iron oxide that creates thin layers of goethite and limonite inside. These layers have been named “Schiller Layers” and are also seen in mother-of-pearl. The bubbly rainbows flashing inside should remind you of botryoidal Hematite, another iron oxide. These rainbows are a dead giveaway when trying to tell fire agate from Ammolite, which is close in color and luster. The best specimens are normally found in Mexico. Fire agate falls on the MOHS scale of hardness at 6.5. The “fire” that this mineral is renowned for comes from light interacting with the microstructure layers. Essentially, in the dark, the fire is barely seen but once placed in the light, you can really see it spark! Fire agate resonates with the first three chakras, which represent our sexuality, creative energy and the most instinctual, basic fundamentals of life. In order for the higher chakras to work properly, we must take care of the bare necessities first. It is hard for our hearts and minds to travel to creative places when our bodies are not balanced or healthy. Fire agate has been valued for its power to enhance inspiration and kindle one’s internal flame. It is not uncommon when studying crystals, both scientifically and spiritually, to see how the metaphysical properties align with the mineralogical properties. Fire agate is formed by volcanic activity which is a great reminder to always tend to

our own internal hearth. Fire agate’s interplay with light also suggests that when we surround ourselves in light, we shine much brighter than when we surround ourselves in darkness. Fire has been associated with destruction and rebirth in mythology for eons and throughout many cultures. Sometimes, in order to manifest a new life for ourselves, we must destroy old patterns. Fire agate helps us accept this lesson. It is also regarded as a stone of protection. Unlike some protective stones, however, it does not merely transmit negativity back to its sender. Fire Agate helps the sender understand their actions so that all may discover higher states of enlightenment and improvement of the self. It sends the message to always do your best. A stone of action and positivity, I highly recommend fire agate for someone who suffers from lethargy, apathy, or seasonal anxiety. Fire agate has made some scrumptious appearances throughout history. Bowls made out of this material were incredibly popular. Mithradates, a king of Pontos (located in northeastern Turkey), acquired a legendary collection of approximately three thousand fire agate bowls. These styles of bowls were also popular during the Byzantine Empire and Renaissance Period amongst royalty. The Louvre has a gorgeous fire agate bowl as well. Fire agate truly is a beautiful stone whose fire will add heat, health and passion to your summer. Written by Shawn “Fox” Rybacki

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Munchies Beautifying the city: Guerilla style The Headpace Greens department

has strategically assembled a specialized team of guerilla gardeners for stealthy urban landscape beautification. In part one of two in our Guerilla Gardening series, we respectfully introduce the concept of ‘seed bombing’. We are asking for your help to mobilize Philadelphians in the urban aerial reforestation movement. In this war, if we are careful, there will be no organismal casualties, only triumphant seedlings. The modus operandi of our campaign is tiny and tactfully placed handcrafted seed-filled “grenades”. These so-called seed bombs are made of clay, filled with wildflower seeds, rolled into a ball and dusted with nutrients. These bundles of seeds are then tossed into bare, derelict and abandoned locations. While this idea has recently fallen into favor amongst malcontent metropolitan environmentalists, its roots were sown decades ago in Japan. The seed ball technique was developed by Japanese agricultural scientist, Masanobu Fukuoka (19132008). Fukuoka referred to his practices as shizen nōhō which translates as “natural farming”. Seed bombing has been successfully utilized on a panoramic scale in Asia, Africa and even Hawaii to encourage new growth on scorched or barren earth.

Is it a construction site? Avoid these; you want a place where the plants will continue to grow Is the area abandoned? Beware of counter-siege attacks from the property owner Are light and soil readily available? Seeds need sun and earth to sprout and burgeon Is anyone watching? Seed bombing may be viewed as littering; others won’t understand what you’re throwing is actually beneficial to the environment Can I use any seeds? Choose seeds native to your area to discourage invasive species growth. Hardy, brightly-colored, quick-sprouting wild flowers are generally best. Taking urban ecological fate into our own hands couldn’t be easier. Become an honorary environmental freedom fighter, using these simple instructions.

Pre-bombing questions to consider: Is the land protected or marked as a conservation area? If so, refrain from bombing

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2 Medium tomatoes

1/2 Tbsp Mustard seeds

2 Medium potatoes

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Is the land used for agriculture? Never bomb farm land, removal of unwanted species is costly

1 lb Chickpeas

How to make your own seed bomb: Crayola Air-Dry Clay ($5) Seeds ($5) Compost, worm castings, manure or Miracle Grow plant food ($5-10)

Prepping the ammo: 1. Spread a thin layer of clay onto the lid of the container (or any flat, non-stick surface) 2. Slice into 1 inch x 3 inch strips 3. Place a small amount of compost into the center of each strip 4. Put seeds on top of the compost 5. Roll the strip up lengthwise and form into a ball shape 6. Coat the outside of the seed ball by rolling it in compost The entire seed bombing operation should be regarded as clandestine and kept on the DL at all times. Minor jail time is a possibility since trespassing is considered a misdemeanor. Further trespassing would merit a lawsuit, an extreme measure rarely encountered, albeit worth mentioning. Covert execution is critical. If possible, conduct your assault after nightfall, under the cloak of darkness. Median strips of highways can be accessed by tossing seed bombs out of a car window while stopped at a traffic light. Other spots that are ideal for throw-andgrow gardening include fields/meadows, hard to reach public spaces, physically abused land, vacant lots and even your own backyard. You will likely see the results of your seed bombardment sprouting upwards in a month or less. Bombs away!

2 Medium onions

5 Cloves of garlic

4 Green (or Thai Red) Chilies (2 for mild) 3/4 Cup Cilantro and/or Mint

or 2 Tbsp juice

1/2 Tbsp Cumin seeds

1/4 Tsp Cumin powder

1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder 3 Tbsp Olive oil

Crushed Red Pepper (to taste)

Salt (to taste)

Directions: The day before cooking wash the chickpeas with water, then soak them overnight in a bowl of warm water. Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Chop potatoes, tomatoes, onion, cilantro (and/or mint), chili peppers, and garlic into small pieces. Step 2: Constructing the Foundation In a large pot, heat up the olive oil under medium-high heat, add both cumin and mustard seeds and allow to brown for approximately five minutes.Add garlic, onion, and salt, allow to cook (approximately ten minutes), and then add turmeric, chilies, and crushed red pepper. Step 3: Pilin’ it High When the onions become tender, turn to high heat and mix in the potatoes and cook for approximately three to four minutes, until soft.Then, on low heat, mix in the chickpeas as well as the tomatoes and simmer for approximately four minutes.Mix in lemon or lime and simmer for approximately five minutes, still on low heat.

Step 4: Icing on the Cake Turn off the heat source, mix in the mint and/or cilantro and let it sit covered until it’s ready to serve. Fixings: Yogurt, Sour Cream, Cheese Versatility- Can be used as: (1) A side dish for a main course (2) Dip for chips (3) Used in wraps (veg or non-veg) (4) Salad topping (5) It’s even great in omelets!

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Pennsylvania craft beer at its finest Prism Brewing Company, one of Montgomery County’s newest additions to the Philadelphia area’s thriving craft beer scene, is continuing to pump out flavorful, interesting beers this summer. During his long career at Merck Pharmaceuticals, Rob DeMaria did some serious home brewing. Since his interest in craft beer continued to grow, he decided to start Prism Brewing Company. As a result of DeMaria’s passion for variety in his flavors, the brewery has come to be known as a laboratory

of mad scientists. After experimenting with a hopless stout with anise (Death March), a Belgian white with chives (White Lightening), a pale ale infused with whole-leaf tea (ParTea), and other creative beers, Prism is brewing up a seasonal treat for this summer: a blonde ale with blood oranges known as Shady Blonde. Blood oranges have yet to gain mass popularity in American supermarkets, and even less so in beer, however DeMaria plans on changing that. The citrus fruit of

choice in Italy, with dark red flesh, received its name from the development of anthocyanin, a flavonoid that is responsible for giving flowers, fall leaves and ripe fruit an attractive reddish-purple color. These dark, beautiful hues capture the attention of pollinating bees and hungry animals that propagate the seeds hidden within the fruit. Anthocyanin also helps make blood oranges an effective source of antioxidants. Italians have long been utilizing this fruit for its unique mix of orange and raspberry flavors in gelatos, vinaigrettes and sodas, so DeMaria got the notion that it was about time someone added it to a brew. Prism’s Shady Blonde is already receiving a lot of attention. While the brewery continues to kick kegs back at their taproom, they have also had the opportunity to send their beers down to Citizen’s Bank Park’s Brewerytown stands, a haven for baseball loving craft beer fans. For a small, local brewery, being on tap at one of the most popular ballparks in the country represents a significant achievement. However, Prism continues to maintain its underground image; hidden in the back of an industrial park satisfying the local following that DeMaria has coming back day after day for his high quality, unique brews.

Headspace Magazine caught up with Rob and Jack from Prism for a Q&A session after slamming down a couple citrusy pints.

be really good. The working title of that is “Subsequently.” Whenever I said “see you later” to my stepfather, he would reply, “subsequently”. He passed last year so we are kind of brewing this in his memory.

How did you come up with the name for your brewery? There are basically three things. Originally, it comes from the fact that we like to reach for the full spectrum of flavor and taste of beer. We don’t just stop with beer. We like to push it to the limits using adjuncts and so forth. Secondly, we are all massive Pink Floyd fans. Dark Side of the Moon is probably one of our favorite albums. So Prism goes along with that. Also, back in the 80’s there was a cable channel called Prism. It was before HBO. It was one of the first cable channels to come out. We are not afraid to say we love Prism Cable Channel. That’s where we first saw the Flyers, movies, soft-core porn, you know, that kind of stuff. So basically, those three things were where the name came from.

What is the strongest, most “kick you in the ass” beer you’ve made to date? The one we are brewing today is going to be the strongest we have with a 12% abv. Otherwise, our Double IPA called Felony is our strongest with 10% abv. This is a very well balanced beer but it will knock you off your socks.

How big of an operation are you running at this point? We are currently running at about 3000 kegs a year. It’s a combination of draft and bottle. How many different kinds of beer has Prism released? We have released about 12 or 13 different kinds of beer. Today we are brewing a beer that we have never brewed before. It’s a Jim Beam barrel aged barley wine. I think it’s going to

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What is the seasonal beer that you have going on right now? Right now we have our summer ale, which is called Shady Blonde. It’s a blonde ale brewed with blood oranges. It’s a really great summertime beer. The name came from a friend of mine who loves going down town and drinking blood orange Margaritas. She asked us to make a blonde ale with blood oranges. Her name is Shady, so we decided to call it Shady Blonde. What are the furthest points you distribute? You can find Prism beer in different places between Philadelphia and the Poconos. Anything to add? The people behind Prism are interested in the connection between sound and beer. We are all music lovers, which drives

our brewing as well. How does the word “Headspace” relate to brewing? Well, to put it on a lower scale, let’s say for a home brewer, you typically brew five gallons in a six gallon bucket. The extra gallon in there is called your headspace. There’s a lot of foam and crap created during the fermentation process. The headspace allows for that to happen so it doesn’t clog up the airlock or overflow. Basically, it’s the space between the top of your beer and the top of your fermentation tank. Written by Mike Podlogar Interviewed by Alessandro Satta

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n Saturday, July 7, Philadelphians will be treated to yet another summer Furthur show at the famous Mann Center. Hot off their show in Canandaigua, located in western upstate New York, Furthur is sure to bring the heat to West Philadelphia once again. With some 14,000 Dead Heads converging on one of the premier live music venues in Philadelphia and with one of the best lots on the entire tour, this show is sure to rage and rage hard. As many of you know, Furthur consists of Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, along with Jeff Chimenti on the keys, John Kadlecik taking over Jerry’s role, Joe Russo taking on a two-man job on the drums, and Sunshine Becker and Jeff Pehrson rounding out the vocals. Formed in 2009, Furthur has toured the country extensively in the past three years, and this summer is no different. Starting July 5 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the tour will wind its way down the east coast and then west, with

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dates announced up until October 7 in Santa Barbara, California. The Mann Center, situated smack dab in the middle of Philly’s famous Fairmount Park, is one of the best music venues in Philadelphia. Opened in 1976 to host the Philadelphia Orchestra’s summer shows, the Mann has incredible sound that definitely lends itself to some high-intensity jams that are sure to get you dancing in the streets, or aisles as it may be. The large, grassy area can house at least 8,000 people, which leaves plenty of room for getting down and partying it up. The covered seating area has the capacity to hold 4,700 people and packs some amazing sound. Right up front, the pit is the perfect spot to drop into the Phil Zone and feel his bass rattle you to the core. The lot is truly unique as it lies in the middle of the 9,200 acre Fairmount Park which makes a nice change of scenery from the concrete desert that is the norm for Furthur lots. Make sure to beware of the vicious Philly deer as well! Last year, a Dead Head literally got his head stomped by one of those feisty fuckers. There were a few issues that plagued last year’s show however. There was some trouble getting everyone into the show in a timely fashion, which combined with the 104 degree heat, almost led to a riot situation at the gates. This could easily have been remedied

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by having a few more ticket-takers at the gates, and hopefully this year they will have that situation figured out. License and Inspections also made their presence known last year, issuing tickets to vendors trying to peddle their wares on Shakedown Street and making them shut down their spots. If you plan on trying to make some extra cash vending, make sure you are properly licensed with the city or you might end up forking over that gas money you just made to get down to the next show in Maryland to the city of Philadelphia instead. For those who really want to feel like the music never stopped, Headspace is proud to present another Furthur after-party featuring Splintered Sunlight at The Blockley. Splintered Sunlight is one of the best Grateful Dead tribute bands in the country and they are sure to keep the music going so that the party can rage till the wee hours of the morning. Just a short distance away from the Mann, The Blockley, located at 38th and Chestnut streets, is easy to get to. Come cool down in the air conditioning at The Blockley and party with Splintered Sunlight as they lay down some fiery Dead jams. Written by Tim Dougherty Photos by Joe Gurreri

PHISH AT BA D E R F I E L D

Phish is once again gracing Atlantic City with a three day run June 15, 16, and 17 at Bader Field. Some folks are calling it a festival, however the Vermont based quad will not be playing a traditional festival like last year’s Super Ball IX in Watkins Glen, NY. Rather, they will be performing individual concerts for three nights in a row at Bader Field. The field’s proximity to the Atlantic City boardwalk and its multitude of casinos, bars, venues, and hotels will definitely make for a raucous three day run of raging. This is not Phish’s first trek to Atlantic City. In October 2010, Phish graced the “World’s Favorite Playground” to play three very sold-out shows at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall for their infamous Halloween run. These Halloween shows are famous for the band’s musical costumes, where they masquerade as another band and play one of their albums. Past displays include The Who’s Quadrophenia, the Talking Heads’ Remain in Light and the Beatle’s White Album. For the last musical costume, they covered Little Feat’s 1978

live album, Waiting for Columbus. Tickets to see Phish are $60 per night or $150 for a three-day pass. If you can’t get that much cash together, consider joining Clean Vibes, an organization that aims to “show concertgoers how easy it is to minimize one’s waste footprint through recycling and composting.” Clean Vibes volunteers are responsible for one four hour shift per event. They are in charge of during-the-show cleanup and nightly after-show clean up. All Clean Vibes volunteers receive free admission to the show in exchange for their volunteer efforts. Another way to keep costs down is to join the Work Exchange Team (WET). WET volunteers receive a free ticket and limited edition Phish t-shirt for working a minimum of ten hours throughout the duration of the event. Written by Becky Blumenthal Photo by Jesse Meyer Illustration by Ross Marinaro

Things you need to know about Bader Field: Parking is super limited, so plan alternative methods of getting to the show. A lot of hotels have shuttles running to the show, so you might be able to weasel your way onto one of those. Doors are at 5 pm. The lot opens at 2 pm each day. Outside food is not permitted; small backpacks are. Things you probably want to know about Bader Field: Bring a water bottle. There will be free water-refilling stations (not hoses). Small lawn chairs are allowed, but umbrellas, tents or Easy-Ups are not permitted. Things you don’t need to know about Bader Field: Bader Field is also known as Atlantic City Municipal Airport. It was opened in 1910 and was the first airport with facilities for seaplanes and land-based planes. It has been closed (as an airport) since 2006. Whatever you do, take care of your shoes!

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The Vibration KEEPING UP WITH THE LOCAL SCENE

THE DIRK QUINN BAND Philadelphia-based improvisational funk jazz group, the Dirk Quinn Band, has a lot to look forward to. The band has been consistently touring since the release of their third album, Live at Home, in January. Compiled of songs written while on the road, the album shows their impressive funk-driven grooves. “Live at Home captures the band performing both new and old material in some intimate settings around the Philly area,” Stephen Kurtz (bass) said. Often compared to Soulive and Medeski, Martin and Wood, one can also hear strong John Coltrane and Mile Davis influences in their music. Led by progressive guitarist Dirk Quinn, the band is equally as talented. With Max Swan on sax and EWI

(electronic wind instrument), Michael Borowski on keys, Stephen Kurtz on bass and Steve Zegray on drums, DQB make jazz accessible with rhythmic experimentation, funky jams and some old school rock n’ roll. “We just hit our three year mark as a touring band and are looking forward to keeping up the momentum,” Kurtz said. If you have yet to catch DQB, do yourself a favor and see them when they are back in the Philadelphia-area. On June 11 they will be performing at the recently reopened Ortlieb’s Lounge in Northern Liberties. On June 28, the band will be at Legendary Dobbs on South Street. The following weekend they are one of the headliners at the Opple Topple Festival in Warrington, PA. Throughout the month of July, DQB will be appearing all over the area including Doylestown, Phoenixville, Reading and Newark, Delaware.

CABINET Does your summer call for some amazing bluegrass to flow through your body as naturally as air? Well take a schwill of moonshine and head out to one of Cabinet’s many upcoming shows around the Northeast. This six-piece Wilkes-Barre based band has been causing quite a ruckus on the local music scene with their brand of “New grass” that is sure to get any hoedown all fired up. Although Cabinet has only

been together since 2006, they possess an old-timey sound that makes one want to do a jig or grab a jug and start tootin’ along. Jami Novak (drums, percussion) provides a strong rhythmic backbone that helps distinguish these guys from many other bluegrass bands that you might have heard or seen in the past. The fusion of different musical styles the amalgamation of these talented musicians creates has forced people of all ages to recognize their talent and dedication. This summer, Cabinet will be touring all around the country. They can be seen at festivals including Grateful Fest, Floydfest, The Peach Festival, and A Bear’s Picnic. If you want to catch them locally in a more intimate setting, they will be performing at Havana in New Hope on June 16. If you haven’t experienced Cabinet yet, make it a point to do so this summer.

Headspace’s Festie Checklist Share your most memorable festival experiences with Headspace! We will choose our favorite stories to share in the fall issue! Email us at info@headspacemag.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter. In and Out of the Garden We Go Morrisville, PA 6/16/2012 - 6/16/2012

Jibberjazz Presents: THE MAD-SUMMER MELTDOWN #3 Schuylkill Haven, PA 6/22/2012 - 6/24/2012

Stonehenge Music Festival Cogan Station, PA 6/22/2012 - 6/24/2012

On the Rise Music and Arts Festival Reading, PA 6/29/2012 - 7/1/2012

Opple Topple Festival Warrington, PA 6/29/2012 - 6/30/2012

Camp Bisco XI Mariaville, NY 7/12/2012 - 7/14/2012

Gathering of The Vibes Bridgeport, CT 7/19/2012 - 7/22/2012

Jammin’ For The Animals IV Reading, PA 7/27/2012 - 7/28/2012

Return to Roots Gathering Bloomsburg, PA 8/2/2012 - 8/6/2012

Steal Your Fest Shartlesville, PA 8/2/2012 - 8/5/2012

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GUARANTEE A GREAT NIGHT SLEEP When it comes to preparing for a festival, one of the most important things to consider is your bedroom space. Whether you’re crashing in a one-man hut or a 12-person palace, there are several important items that you will want to bring along to ensure a comfortable, organized, and secure camping experience. With just a small amount of thought and preparation, you can rest at ease knowing that your festival experience will be much more enjoyable than it will be for the guy who left his tent at home and crashed on the neighbor’s camping chair in the rain.

Tent: This one is a no-brainer. In the case of your sleeping quarters, size doesn’t matter! That is, unless you plan on letting all of your less-than-prepared friends crash with you for the weekend. Also don’t forget to check your tent bags for all necessary items!

Tarps: Tarps are an important asset in maintaining a comfortable bedroom space. They can be draped over the top of your tent for extra protection from the rain or placed underneath your tent to protect you from the wet ground. Use caution, however, when placing a tarp underneath your tent if the forecast calls for heavy rainfall; tarps can collect excess water and leave you with a nice little pond inside your bedroom area.

Sleeping bag, a spare blanket, and trash bags: A sleeping bag is a great item to have for all weather conditions, as long as you properly prepare. For warm weather, unzip the bag and use it as a soft padding to sleep upon. For cold weather, zip it up and go mummy style. When the forecast calls for rain, roll up your sleeping bag during the day and put it in a trash bag. This will keep it dry and comfortable until you are ready to crash. To be on the safe side, keep a spare blanket in the car.

Clothing: Although some enjoy running around in their birthday suits, most would agree that clothing is a necessity when it comes to camping out at a music festival. Disregard the weather forecast declared by weather.com, and expect the worst. To prepare for hot weather, bring a pair of sandals, shorts, and a couple of tank tops or light t-shirts. For cold weather, make sure to bring a spare pair of pants, an extra hoodie or sweater, a long-sleeved shirt for layering, and a hat in case the temperature drops below freezing. In the unfortunate case of rain, you want to rest assured knowing that you have a spare pair of shoes or boots and dry socks to fall back upon.

Toiletries: Soap is a great thing to bring along, even if you don’t end up using it. Dr. Bronner’s is an all-natural, all-purpose castile soap that can be used for body, shampoo, and even dishes. A toothbrush and toothpaste will do you wonders after a night of partying it up. And deodorant is, well, something that will keep everyone else around you happy. If you wear contacts, remember to bring contact solution and a storage case. Don’t forget to bring along any necessary medications that you may need. Simply bringing Advil or Tylenol is a great idea, just in case those beers you drank the night before left you with a nasty headache in the morning. A pack of Wet-Ones works as a wonderful alternative for that much needed shower and allow you to sanitize your hands if necessary. Basic first–aid supplies, such as band-aids and Neosporin will be nice to have in the case of minor cuts, scrapes, or burns. Last but not least, do yourself a favor and bring a roll or two of toilet paper. Port-O-Johns are less than reliable when it comes to toilet paper.

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EAT GREAT THE WHOLE WEEKEND There are two keys to cooking at a festival: simplicity and creativity. If you keep your tools and ingredients simple, it is easy to prepare food that is satisfying and tasty.

Tools to prepare and cook: A pot and a frying pan are the first essential items. Boiling water or frying up some veggies can go a long way to create a base for a meal. Beyond that, you’ll need a knife and a cutting board to chop and prepare, plus a rubber and/or metal spatula, a wooden spoon and tongs to cook with. Other helpful items in this category include a strainer (of the large variety for cooking or smaller for hot beverages). You can’t go wrong with a Swiss army knife. You will also need a lighter to spark whatever heat source you plan on using (grill or propane stove).

The “Bread and Butter”: An ingredient list is very subjective. Pack what you normally cook with and what you like to eat. Remember to scale things down: you don’t need a full bottle of olive oil. Miniature sized condiments and seasonings will lighten your load. I never go wrong with some peppers and onions as base veggies. Pasta works well for a starch, but if rice is what you prefer, bring that. Garlic, salt and pepper are basic seasonings. If you want to get fancy, throw some curry powder in the mix. A loaf of bread, and a jar of peanut butter and jelly are hearty, sustaining and do not require refrigeration (ice). Cheese is always a great addition as well.

Storage and Cleaning: A tackle box and/or a plastic storage bin work well for keeping your belongings organized. Plastic bags of all shapes and sizes are the easiest (and lightest) way to store your leftovers or keep items dry during poor weather. Bag clips will keep your stuff fresh in the open air and can keep unwanted pests away.

Miscellaneous: Your neighbors are your most useful resource when it comes to cooking at a festival. Forgot to bring eggs for your pancake mix? Chances are your neighbor brought a dozen and can spare one. Being friendly can go a long way. Bring along small items to swap such as bubbles or candy, or be prepared to trade some extra food that you have in exchange for supplies or ingredients.

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE EVEN BETTER If you are able to bring more than a tent to sleep in and a means of cooking yourself some food for the weekend, these will be some extremely useful things to bring along to a festival with you. Keep in mind that the more prepared you are, the more of a vacation it is. It’s easier to relax when you don’t have to worry about asking your neighbors for everything you need. Worried about the cost of these extra supplies? Buy these items in the winter!

Camping chair: This is one of the most important things to bring to a festival. Even if you are going straight wookie style with the least amount of preparation, a camping chair will provide you with both back support and a means of comfortably enjoying good music after a couple days of partying.

Sunscreen: Getting sunburn sucks, and can easily be avoided. It’s not the 60’s anymore. We have created so many holes in the ozone layer that you should seriously consider bringing and wearing sunscreen. You are going to want this. If you want to maximize your time in the sun while enjoying good music and people, do yourself a favor a grab some sunscreen.

Bug Spray: Having developed a small fear of spiders after being bitten in my tent while asleep at a festival, I recommend bringing bug spray. It will protect you from becoming dinner for a swarm of hungry mosquitos. Bug spray is especially valuable at wooded festivals like Grateful Fest and Strangecreek.

E-Z Up: If you have the money to invest in a pop-up tent, also known as an E-Z Up or canopy, it is probably worth the expense. This investment will make you and most likely a couple of vagabond neighbors a lot more comfortable for the duration of the festival. Your pop-up tent will give you a shady place to chill during the day, as well as provide you with a safe haven during wet weather without forcing you to sit inside your tent.

Rope/string: You would really be surprised at the number of ways in which rope and string can come in handy. Anyone who has ever used multiple campsites to build a “dready fort” of sorts knows exactly what I am talking about.

Lanterns/tiki torches/battery powered X-mas lights/ flashlights: Take into consideration that most festivals are held far from cities and towns in order to annoy the locals as little as possible. This tends to mean that venues have limited lighting, so bringing an alternate means of lighting is a great idea.

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Holy shit it’s Snic. Snic is one of the most prolific and inspired glassblowers to come out of Philadelphia. His work pushes the boundaries of form versus function as he melds many different mediums into highly stylized expressions of functionality. Glass, copper, found pieces and boundless creativity enable Snic to bring a whole new dimension to the glass game.

Duct tape: Is there ever a time when you don’t need duct tape? Exactly… Fire pit: Some smaller festivals allow you to bring fire pits along with you. This is a good idea unless you don’t notice your wet sneakers melting as you attempt to dry them. Bring a small off-the-ground fire pit, unless you want large groups of drunken people crowding around your campsite singing along to the least drunken one strumming on his guitar. Musical instrument: Bring your acoustic guitar or your djembe in case you want to be that slightly less drunken one that’s playing at other people’s camp sites.

Condoms: If all goes well over the weekend, these will come in handy. Stock up before you hit the festival unless you’re ready for your wookie friend to hand you a sandwich baggie and a rubber band as an option.

Lighter leash: These are your options: bring a ten pack of lighters if you want to end up with one at the end of the weekend. Don’t bring a lighter and have to search for one every time you need a light. Bring a lighter leash and only have to fight off the most devious of lighter thieves. The choice is yours.

CamelBak: This is a back pack that holds liquids. These are great for big festivals with long, dusty walks along stands offering $10 smoothies while you are chillin’ and getting drunk thanks to your friend, the CamelBak.

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Snic started working with glass in Philly in 1997. Since then, he has

traveled throughout the country to study lampworking at places including The Corning Museum of Glass Studio in New York and the Appalachian Center for Crafts in Tennessee. He has worked in Vermont and Southern California and traveled to countless studios to work with some amazing glass artists. Snic has visited Japan twice to teach and demonstrate his techniques at the Borosilicate Art Expo in Tokyo.

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When asked about Snic’s creative process he replied, “All these things that I’m doing, I’m really doing studies in applying these materials. Using the colors, figuring out forms, putting things together, assembling components; each step that I’m taking while I’m putting something together I’m actually figuring out all those little steps, so that when I go to make a larger one off piece there’s not so many variables. That way I’m not stuck in the technical aspect of trying to figure out how to make what

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I want to make, not worrying about the technical aspect of it, because I know my material. The only thing stopping me at that point would be my creativity.” Snic’s pieces are really something to behold and we think the photographs speak volumes themselves. His work can be found in many headshops across the country including Primal, Paisley Moon, Artifax, and Frolic in the Philadelphia region Written by Tim Dougherty.

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hile large cities can sometimes seem drab and grey, magical bursts of color splash Philadelphia’s South Street area thanks to Philadelphiaborn and Brooklyn-raised Mosaicist Isaiah Zagar. Philadelphia Magic Gardens continues Zagar’s mission of furthering Philadelphia’s art community with the fifth annual ART/GAGE: Celebrate Philly Creativity on Saturday July 28, 2012 from 12-10 pm. Zagar first beautified Philadelphia in the late 60s, through artwork on his wife Julia’s store, The Eyes Gallery. This undertaking was largely inspired by the couple’s service with the Peace Corps in Peru, where they worked with local artisans. His most renowned project, a fourteen year

endeavor, is the Philadelphia Magic Gardens (PMG). Located at 10th and South, PMG is an intricate, multi-level mosaic wonderland. Zagar embellished the visual landscape of the 3,000 square foot space with various ceramic tiles, grout, mirrors, bottles, and found

looking at it and it’s beautiful at all times.” Though his work is visionary in its own right, Zagar is quick to point out his major influences such as “House of Mirrors” artist Clarence Schmidt. Zagar’s work is both public and personal and his garden is a reflection of his experiences as well as a response to the surrounding world. Walking through the garden, visitors see inspirations ranging from his family life, Philadelphia community influence and even skull representations to commemorate the Day of the Dead. PMG also offers tours of mosaic pieces beyond the garden walls, there are well over 30 adjunct art pieces in the surrounding area. When increased property values on South Street

“Art is the center of the real world. Philadelphia is the center of the art world.” objects. The mirrors and their light reflections really draw the viewer into the piece. PMG Performance Coordinator, Lauren Harkins, notes, “Everyone has a different way of

threatened Zagar’s project in 2002, the community rose to defend his artistic vision and the continued existence of the sculpture garden. In 2004, PMG gained nonprofit status and adopted a mission to “inspire creativity events and community engagement by educating the public about folk, mosaic, and visionary art. PMG preserves, interprets, and provides access to Isaiah Zagar’s unique mosaic art environment and his public murals.” PMG achieves this mission through family programming, art exhibitions, mosaic workshops, concerts, mural outreach programs, and by offering artists residencies in unused retail spaces. Zagar has been known to declare, “art is the center of the real world. Philadelphia is the center of the art world.” Coordinator Harkins explains “art is [Zagar’s] passion and he brings people together for the greater good.” She further explained how Zagar made it his mission in the 70s to bring Philadelphia to the front lines of the art world. During ART/GAGE, there will be a free street fair on the 1000 block of South Street with over 40 art and food vendors as well as organizations leading activities. The evening will bring entertainment, beer, and beverages from Spodee in the garden. Admission for the evening portion of the festival is $12, or $15 with a complimentary cup. Highlights are sure to include Little Baby’s Ice Cream, music between acts by Y-Not Radio, circus/fire acts, a nighttime performance by Cuddle Magic, and MC Toby Lou of the Weekly Review. Rumor has it Zagar likes to dance, so be sure to check out ART/GAGE and catch the artist strutting around the brilliant environment he created. This summer event is made possible by young professionals who comprise PMG’s committee, many of whom lend their skills to foster creativity on a volunteer basis. Written by Mia Jester Photos by Joanna Austin

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Philly Juggling Club Learning timeless skills from the best in the city By Jason Waggaman

he Philadelphia Jugglers Club provides a forum and community for jugglers in the Philadelphia area. The jugglers meet every Monday from 8pm - 10pm at the Lloyd Hall public recreation center, located at 1 Boathouse Row, just behind the Art Museum. The gymnasium provides 5,500 square feet of climate-controlled juggling space as well as a large outdoor patio. The Jugglers Club invites anyone who is interested in juggling or the sideshow arts including, but not limited to, jugglers, hoopers, staff spinners, devil and flower stick spinners, poi spinners, diabolo jugglers, various acrobatic arts, and much more. You will even get to witness the members using various props like unicycles and the mind-blowing roue wheel! The earliest records of juggling were found on a panel from a tomb of an unknown prince in Egypt, spanning back to around the 20th century BCE. The art has stuck

with us for over four thousand years, all the while picking up more and more followers. The word juggling derives from the Middle English “jogelen”, which means to entertain by performing tricks. It has evolved over the centuries from the original ball juggling to countless other forms of juggling in different cultures all around the world - all equally as impressive and boundless in possibilities. The Jugglers Club has been meeting with professionals and amateurs alike for over 30 years. “There are about 125 active members in the club. Seven international juggling champions have been a part of this group,” Jackie Erickson, one of the founding members, said. Some members have also worked with Cirque du Soleil and hold or have held world records, while others just like to juggle for the sheer excitement of discovering a new trick! The Juggling club holds many events and festivals geared towards juggling and the sideshow arts throughout the year. The 29th Annual Philly Juggling Festival is coming up October 1-2 at the Friends Select School in Center City. It will include juggling workshops as well as games. If you have been juggling for a long time and want to learn some new tricks and share some of your own, or if you are a newcomer to juggling and could use a few tips, this is the place to come. For more information go to www.phillyjugglers.com.

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We Have All Been Here Before By: Kaley Iacovetta

A flash. A light. A corridor. A faerie with a come-hither stare leads you down the winding hall. The walls surrounding you, seemingly enclosing upon you, are swirling with kaleidoscopic symbols, mathematical equations, ancient characters; some that you understand, some you have never seen before. All of this information is moving rapidly through channels. If you focus your eyes just right, you can see the grid; information and energy flowing ceaselessly. The faerie-girl leads you on, deeper. You begin to perceive that you are underground. A pressure is building around your body; you feel it in your chest, your heart; as if it is only a matter of time before your very insides burst. Your awareness heightens and you begin to see the pathways inside your body, veins and ventricles, arteries and atriums. The energy there is swirling too, incessantly. On and on, the creature leads you, shimmering as a beacon before you, her glowing footsteps illuminating your path. You begin to understand the timelessness of this space, as if you have always and never been here. Suddenly, you realize the hall has gone dark and the faerie has flown. A penetrating blackness envelopes you, wraps you up, holds you. You feel-noyou know that you have reached the center of everything; the void from which all life manifests. The paradox, the fullness within the emptiness, is no longer puzzling, for you have become the source/void simultaneously, existing apart from the limiting binaries of your former polarity consciousness. Now you are falling up, zooming fast in an upward spiral. All of your former selves are whirling around you, memories of the lives you have forgotten. A noble centurion standing his ground. A medicine woman creating the Wheel. A cunning magician fooling a crowd. A witch burning, pleading for mercy. An aging king idling on the throne. An iridescent

mermaid exploring a shipwreck. As you float past each of your selves, a light flickers inside at the center of your skull. The light grows as you move ever upward, forming a massive radiant orb. The sphere expands, encompassing your entire body. Now beams of light begin to form, shooting off the sphere in all directions. A patterned field of light energy surrounds you, star tetrahedrons spinning, propelling you. You spin faster and faster, continuing up and up, until you seem to reach the apex of the channel you have been traveling through. You feel an immense pulsing within and without. An explosion of light pushes you through a crystalline barrier; tourmalinic shards caress your body as you are shot into the center of another universal void. Space! The nucleus of a galaxy! You are drifting aimlessly amongst the stars. Billions of celestial bodies twinkle around you, in you, through you; each flickering light a window to the infinite. Your senses are peaked in phantasmagoric pleasure as you perceive the creation/destruction of a star-born reality; supernovas exploding, nebulas morphing. As you drift, you become aware of the curved edge toward which you are approaching. An overwhelming sense of freedom exhilarates your mind. The edge! The beginning’s end! Nestled in a parabolic peace, you allow yourself to gently tip over the curve... SUMMER 2012

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BALTIMORE SHOWS OFF ITS CREATIVE SIDE

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re you in search of an exhilarating and unforgettable festival experience this summer that won’t require you to spend a bunch of cash? If so, mark your calendar for the weekend of July 20th-22nd, when the 31st annual Artscape festival is going down. Located at Mt. Royal Ave and North Charles Street in Baltimore, Artscape is America’s largest indoor/outdoor free arts festival. The venue spans twelve blocks and draws over 350,000 attendees who come together in a laid-back, fun atmosphere to celebrate a variety of artistic creations. Many different art forms are showcased, including awesome exhibitions and a wide range of the most refined live dance, theater, and musical performances. This year, well over 150 exhibitors are set to display their work at “the artists’ market,” where one can expect to be a part of free art activities and opportunities to appreciate sculptures, jewelry, fine art, photography and even an Art Car Parade in which normal vehicles are transformed into “outlandish eye-popping works of art”. What makes the artists’ market especially unique compared to other art exhibitions is the sense of community it fosters between the

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artists and attendees. Tracy Baskerville, director of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts says they “work very hard to ensure that these exhibitors are in fact the faces behind the art that has been created so that people can meet them, engage with them directly, and experience their art first hand.” Here, all individuals can view and participate in the creation of sentimental art, while forging bonds and connections with extremely talented artists and artisans. If you just want to dance while you visit Artscape, there are three outdoor music stages for your entertainment. On May 30th, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced this year’s line-up will feature artists including Clutch, Easy Star All Stars and the Rebirth Brass Band, as well as a plethora of local talent. “From alternative to the blues to rock music; we aim to create variety and diversity as we showcase different acts,” says Baskerville. Artscape also offers the audience the chance to see live opera music and the Baltimore

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By Mallory Smith Symphony Orchestra; a spectacle that one may not ordinarily have the pleasure to observe. Plus, there will be workshops and performances oriented around the art of ethnic dance. This year, the city of Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company, specializing in modern dance, will be featured as one of the main highlights. Additionally, you will want to check out the Maryland Film Festival’s showcase of short flicks in the Charles Theatre, which will be sure to win the approval of any film critic. If you’re technologically savvy or just looking for some fun, then you will be delighted to know that this will be the third year that the elements of video game design and art will be fused together to create the interactive “Gamescape.” Gamescape allows people to glimpse into the future of video game technology while playing different games created by skilled artists and programmers. Gamescape is one of the many fascinating attractions that sets Artscape apart from your typical festival. Taken as a whole, this action-packed arts festival truly covers all the bases of visual and performance art as well as other various types of entertainment, guaranteeing that everyone will have a blast, no matter what they fancy. So whether you are seeking fun as a family, strolling along through the city of Baltimore with your pet, or are planning a visit to Charm City after reading this article, Artscape 2012 is definitely an event you won’t want to miss! Fortunately, its ideal location makes Artscape easily accessible to those choosing to travel by car, MTA bus lines, or the Light Rail. But, seriously, who needs convincing when you can come see “the manifestation of a great mix of arts” for yourself?

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