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30th Street Craft Market is this Friday

Posted on 10 July 2014 by WestPhillyLocal.com

30thstcraftmarketThe 2014 edition of 30th Street Craft Market, a great local tradition that began last year, will take place tomorrow (Friday, July 11) on The Porch, the outdoor public space located at 30th Street Station. The event was rescheduled from June 13 due to rain.

As always, the organizers – the University City District and VIX Emporium – have lined up some of Philly’s finest artists and artisans, who will present unique handmade items: jewelry, ceramics, prints, stationery, clothing, home accents, bath & body products, children’s gifts and more. The craft market will feature over 30 artisans working in different media. The VIX Emporium website features some of the amazing artists and their work made from recycled materials, including wood, bicycle tires, leather scraps, silver and hardware and more.

Apart from the arts and crafts, tomorrow’s 30th Street Craft Market will feature food vendors, including Hot Diggity, Say Cheese, Sum Pig, and live entertainment. Check out the event’s Facebook page for more details and the full vendor list.

The craft market runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

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This weekend in West Philly

Posted on 14 June 2013 by WPL

Here’s a sampling of events you might want to check out. For more upcoming events visit our Events Calendar.

Fri, June 14

Harpring9 am – 5 pm – St. Francis de Sales, 47th & Windsor Ave – Donations to be sold at the St. Francis de Sales Flea Market are being accepted in the auditorium. You can bring almost anything, except books, clothing and large furniture.

6 – 9 pm – 40th Street Air Space, 4007 Chestnut St – 40th Street Artist-in-Residence Program is presenting The Past is Over, a solo exhibition of new work by 2012-2013 artist-in-residence Mike Harpring (pictured right). Please visit http://40streetair.blogspot.com/ for more information.

7 – 9 pm – 8 N. Preston St (40th & Preston)Grand Opening of Inewsent Studio & Gallery – Many West Philadelphia artists are a part of tonight’s grand opening of Inewsent Studio & Gallery, located in the historic Bell Telephone Exchange building on 40th and Preston.

9:30 pm – City Tap House, 3925 Walnut St – Blue Grass Music in West Philly – The Brummy Brothers are back on the road again and this time they’re kicking it off in West Philly’s City Tap House. https://www.facebook.com/events/502534066468815/

 

Sat, June 15

30th-st-craftmarket-june (3)9 am – 4 pm – St. Francis de Sales Auditorium, 47th & Windsor Ave – St. Francis de Sales is holding its annual flea market featuring bargains and homemade goodies. Lunch will be served. For more information call 215-222-2255 or 215-222-5819.

10 am – 1 pm – Church of the Holy Apostles and The Mediator, 51st & Spruce Sts – The Church of the Holy Apostles and the Mediator is partnering with ECOvanta to hold an electronic waste recycling event. In addition, Nexcut Shredding will be on site to provide secure document destruction for $1.00 per box.

10 am – 4 pm – Clark Park, 43rd & Baltimore AveAll-Army Reunion – The city’s first All-Army Reunion is also a chance to mark the birthday of the US Army for all US Army veterans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. An estimated 200-300 veterans will attend the event that’s also open to their families and the public. There will be contests, live music, guest emcees, food and refreshments and more. Tickets are $5 per individual and $10 per a family up to six. Tickets can be purchased online or at the event. For more information, visit: http://vetscomforthouse.org/

STVKBP Flyer11 am – 4 pm – Porch at 30th Street Station – VIX Emporium and the University City District are bringing more than 50 local crafters to The Porch at 30th Street Station for the 2nd 30th Street Craft Market. There will be three of Philly’s finest food trucks too – savory slow-cooked barbecue by Vernalicious, gourmet Italian sandwiches by Lil Dan’s, and Mac Mart’s macaroni & cheese specialties. For more info, go to: http://www.vixemporium.com/craft-shows/30th-street-craft-market/

12:00 – 8:30 pm – 55th & Chester – Stop the Violence Kickback Block Party – Mont Brown, the Southwest Philadelphia Ambassador for the “Stop the Violence” movement, will kick-off the Block Party in this region of the city and hopes to deliver positive alternatives by promoting education, the arts and small business development. There will be free food, live performances by 30 artists and 10 DJ’s, as well as a host of local vendors selling merchandise.

 

Sunday, June 16

12 – 5 pm – Firehouse Bicycles, 50th & Baltimore AveParty on the Porch – Firehouse Bicycles has new Sunday hours this summer and is inviting neighbors to a party that will include Danophonic spinning records, free food on the grill, and deals on bikes. For more information, visit: http://www.firehousebicycles.com/blog/events

 

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Thirty artisans at 30th Street Station: 30th Street Market debuts Feb. 23

Posted on 21 February 2013 by WPL

CraftMarketThe University City District and VIX Emporium are teaming up to bring  a new cool event to West Philly. The inaugural 30th Street Craft Market is happening Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and we wanted to let you know more about the participants. It’s an impressive list of super talented artists and crafts people from all around Philly who will offer unique, handmade items such as jewelry, pottery, cards & prints, knits, glassware, natural soaps & body care supplies, children’s items and more. Here’s the full list of participants (you can see their profiles here).

Art Star
As The Crow Flies & Co.
The Captain’s Vintage
Dop Dop Designs
exit343design
J4 WoodWorks
Jen McCleary Art & Design
joeyfivecents
Ken Beidler Ceramics
Krista Peel
The Lettered Set
Lindsay Gilbert Glass
Malachy Egan
Manic Muse
Mellifera Candles
Nice Things Handmade
Nicole Rae Styer
Old Blood
Phea Jean
Precious Meshes
Punk RocKnits
Rachelink
Sardine Clothing
Seampoets
Stitch Prism
Suzanne Francis
Tadpole Creations
Threet Ceramics
Volta Organics
VIX Emporium
Wrong World Ceramics

The market will take place indoors, at the 30th Street Station (that’s something unusual for America’s third busiest train station!), so you don’t have to worry about the cold weather and can spend more time shopping.

For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page or visit VIX Emporium‘s or the University City District‘s websites.

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