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Super Special July First Friday!
posted on June 26th, 2009 by Ryan
 Well, nothing like a month of gloom and rain to shatter one's optimism. Last First Friday got rained out, forcing the cancellation of the Zombish and our outdoor show. But much like scrappy Fishtowners, we can't be kept down! It was still a blast last month, and we're looking for clear skies to herald an even better First Friday this month.
And the weather better hold up, because do we have a show for you at the Caterpillar. Next Friday, starting at 6:30pm, we're having a double feature with with two locally grown bands. Druid Circles (www.myspace.com/druidcircles) will be performing intricately timed, guitar heavy, thrashy noises, with neighborhood artist Steve Teare painting live on stage during their show. That should be reason enough to come right there, but we've got solo act Endless Safari opening up the set. All right in your backyard at the Caterpillar, 2205 Frankford Avenue.
Let's get on to the rest of the listings:
Mendez Gallery
2480 Frankford Ave, Featuring Xander's "Snapshots and Samurais", digitally altered photographs that incorporate sketches of bushido warriors in contemporary settings.
215-291-2891
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street, July 3rd marks Proximity's first anniversary! Celebrate a year of brining art to the Fishtown community by stopping in for "One Mile", their latest exhibition. Featuring the work of Proximity regulars Karen Gibson, Marie Desmarais, Chris Clark, and the gallery owner herself, Janel Frey. Get ready for a wild night, with DJ and plenty of drinks.
267-825-2949
Liberty Studios
2205 Frankford Ave, Featuring a live metal working demonstration, as well as short welding and casting lessons for guests. Gallery artists TBA.
267-514-2857
The Caterpillar
2205 Frankford Ave, Druid Circles/Endless Safari show, with Steve Teare live painting. If you're a musician interested in booking the space, email rbriggs@nkcdc.org
215-427-0350 x124
Highwire Gallery
2040 Frankford Ave, The members of the Highwire Collective will be presenting a group show, "Summer Squash". Billed as a "show of home-grown art by local artists", the participants are TBA. Reception at 5pm.
215-426-2685
Perpetua
2039 Frankford Ave, The artwork of Summer Adams will grace the walls of the best little antique shop on Frankford Avenue. Her brightly colored modernist abstractions offer a sharp juxtaposition with the ornate Victorian interior of Perpetua.
215-634-4447
GERM Books and Gallery
2005 Frankford, GERM will be showcasing the puppetry of Ish Klein, with an ambient music performance by David Talento.
215-423-5002
Rocket Cat Cafe
2001 Frankford Ave, Original artworks by artist Stephanie Beach will be hanging at the Rocket Cat Café for the next month. Her newest art has its usual underlying sociological themes of people and their places; a mix of acrylic and watercolor paintings, pen and ink, collaged map fragments, and pencil sketches.
215-739-4526
Philly Book Co.
1113 Frankford Ave, Back for another showing in the wintery southern reaches of Frankford Avenue, "Art Bonanza" will present a schmorgesborg of creative works. Featuring Lizzy Krick, Summer Circles by Michael Moffa, Mosquitos Have 47 Teeth by Troy Souders, an art installation by Arielle Amanoff, the fashion of Andrew Dyer, and the poetry of Vincent John Ancona. All that and free pizza from NoLib's own Pizza Rustica is well worth the trek south! Show runs through midnight.
215-291-5880
*All receptions from 6-9pm unless otherwise noted.
June First Friday!
posted on May 29th, 2009 by Ryan
It's that time again for another edition of handy dandy First Friday listings for Frankford Ave. Summer is upon us, and flowers are blooming in the vacant lots and out of the cracks of old factories. In between are our quaint galleries, our vivacious merchants, who once more are gearing up to for a night of fun, culture and of course, tasty snacks and tiny amounts of drink.
 Hope y'all enjoyed the Derby, too. I know I sure did. This First Friday, keep your eyes peeled for a very special appearance by the Zombish team, the hands down People's Choice winner from the KKSD. They will be cruising the Avenue and camping out at the Caterpiller lot (2205 Frankford). Check out their design company's website here. Also, Keep your eye trained on the Galleries at Moore, which be displaying several of the kraziest kontraptions from this year. Ahh, legitimacy!
Before we get to the goods, I'd like to acknowledge the passing of Bambi from the Frankford Ave corridor. A pioneer in many ways, long a fixture of our neighborhood, Bambi helped create the spark that continues in the scrappy little nucleus of activity that is Frankford Ave. We wish Candace and Bambi the best of luck in her new home, you will be missed!
Now let's get down to business:
UPDATE - 6/3/09 - Dan Murphy will be presenting his excellent photo series at 2424 Studios, in conjunction with Philbrity. Don't miss it, 2424 York St. More info here.
Walking Fish Theatre
2509 Frankford Ave, The Fish will again be featuring a variety of live, acoustic musicians as part of their ongoing "Acoustic First Friday" performances.
215-427-9255
Mendez Gallery
2480 Frankford Ave, This month features Aaron L. Sudler's "multi-medium showcase". Vivid paintings incorporating many different visual elements.
215-291-2891
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street, Presenting "Crazy Ladies", a showcase of the work of Christine Jones. Jones brings extreme detail to scenes of bizarre splendor, evoking memories of a lost youth, in a time long past. Shades of late Art Nouveau and Edward Gorey. Not to be missed.
267-825-2949
Goldfish Gallery
2214 Frankford Ave, Jam packed with artists this month, excuse the brevity in description for each of these great creators! On the wall, Adam Holden Rosenberg's paintings of body parts and Melanie Pulley paintings from her "Fabric Entities" series. On the floor is a veritable fashion show with clothing designs by Lesley Haas, Kathy Pulver, Emily Burch and Rebecca Pulver. To top it all off, there will be a display of fine jewelry, created by Kathe Scullion.
267-639-3609
Liberty Studios
2205 Frankford Ave, Back again, the Liberty Cycles garage continues its march toward full gallery-dom with its new moniker "Liberty Studios". Expect the same old crew, with lots more vintage motorcycles, moto-art and other chopper lovin'. Lots more food, and a special mystery artist will make an appearance. Located right behind the Caterpillar.
267-514-2857
The Caterpillar
2205 Frankford Ave, Live music at the 'pillar! This month we've got Jose Diaz and friends, and possibly a few extra special guests, if you're really, really good. P.S.-If you're a musician interested in booking the space, email rbriggs@nkcdc.org
215-427-0350
Highwire Gallery
2040 Frankford Ave, With yet another blowout show, Highwire is presenting scads of artists from the Northwest Artists Collective. NAC is a collective representing artists from throughout Germantown, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. Highwire will be showcasing all manner of artistic work from the likes of Eleanor Day, Elaine Bass, John Hollis, Gail Kotel, Judy Levy, Ellie Seif, Martha Knox, Suzanne Moller, Solomon Levy, Elena Aldrette, Debs Bleicher, Deborah Curtiss, Melissa Maddonni Haims, Jennifer Monahan, Michael Simonian, Don Ricardo Harrison Jr. and Dr. Valarie Ena Swain-Cade McCoullum. Phew, don't miss 'em.
215-426-2685
Perpetua
2039 Frankford Ave, With Marek Danielewski's dystopian renderings that reflect elements of the big city landscapes of New York and Philadelphia. Marek infuses these images with his memories of the collapse of communism in his homeland of Poland. His fantastical illustrations are a stilted mirror of own society.
215-634-4447
GERM Books and Gallery
2005 Frankford, "Quicksand Fontanelle" is a presentation of Thomas Nola's creepy sketchings.
215-423-5002
The Garden Center
1825 Frankford Ave, Double duty with the unveiling of a beautifully sculpted gate and lighting installation designed by Sandra Webberking and the FNA's "Meet the Neighbors" bash. "Meet the Neighbors" is a celebration of Fishtown's tight knit community, replete with catered buffet, plenty of drink and community service awards. $10 for all-you-can-shovel-into-your-gullet dining.
UPDATE- "Meet the Neighbors" has been cancelled due to inclimate weather.
215-739-6910
Angler Movement Arts
1550 E Montgomery Ave, As part of its recurring Lure Performance Series, Angler is hosting a tribal belly dance show by Hipnosis, Lenny Seidman's Tablas Choir, and a dance performance by Dawn Ann Bryant. There is a $10 ticket fee for this show at the door, but it's totally worth it to see all of these great performers. Doors open at 8pm.
215-922-0866
Memphis Flats
1714 Memphis St, Featuring artwork by local artist Brad Carney. His paintings depict shifting shapes and patterns in a dark swirl of activity. His artwork engenders strange, seemingly organic forms out of the interplay of lines and color.
215-427-1100
Philly Book Co.
1113 Frankford Ave, Fishtown's favorite book warehouse is bumping as a satellite venue of First Friday. Make the trek down south of Girard, you will not be disappointed by what you find in Philly Book Co's resplendent space. Featuring paintings by Christian Ziegler III, and glass and mirror etchings by Joseph Miller and Michael Priole. Plenty of refreshments, too.
215-291-5880
*All receptions from 6-9pm unless otherwise noted.
Photos from Caterpillar Debut
posted on May 7th, 2009 by Ryan
Even though only a handful of readers likely witnessed the larval opening of Frankford Avenue's new outdoor performance area, there was something magical that happened that overcast evening. The rain abated just long enough for neighborhood minstrel Brandon Mulvihill to belt out a few choice songs. The air was dewy sweet, and a wonderfully diverse collection of neighbors and friends assembled to make the performance comfortable and intimate. Take a look at some photos courtesy of Kevin Musselman.
And don't forget, if you or your group is interested in using the space, completely free of charge, let me know. That's Ryan at rbriggs@nkcdc.org.
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ATTENTION ALL PERFORMING ARTISTS
If you are interested in an opportunity to perform at our new outdoor venue "The Catarpillar" on Frankford Ave, please email Ryan at rbriggs@nkcdc.org. The seating and stage areas were designed by Interface Studios in Kensington.
Current Exhibitions
check sites for gallery hours
@Goldfish Gallery
2214 Frankford Ave
Featuring Charles Keenan's female nudes and "Erik", with his fantasy realm paintings.
@Proximity Gallery
2434 E Dauphin St
Presents Anthony Ferrara's vivid paintings of Philadelphian streetscenes.
@Highwire Gallery
2040 Frankford Ave
"Nature Works III" by Joe Plageman features organically inspired prints and sketches.
@GERM Books and Gallery
2005 Frankford Ave
"Visual Art by Visionary Musicians" Features Justin Duerr's gothic illustrations, Ed Wilcox's bizarre cartoons, and photography by Lisa Spara
Upcoming Shows
The Barbary
951 Frankford Ave
June DJ Lineup
Johnny Brenda's
1201 Frankford Ave
Monthly Calender of Events
O'Reilly's Pub
Frankford Ave and Lehigh Ave
Music every Friday night at O'Reilly's, starting at 9pm
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