About Philadelphia's Fishtown

R&R? That'd be Rebecca Jacoby and Robert Solomon, and you can check out their latest work this Friday, November 2nd in Fishtown. Check out more First Friday in Fishtown events here and add our favorite pick below to your list!

FIRST FRIDAY AT 1816 FRANKFORD AVENUE

Location: 1816 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Reception and opening will be on December 2^nd, 2011 from 5pm to 8pm. The show will run until the end of January and is open by appointment.

1816 Frankford Ave is pleased to present the work of artists Rebecca Jacoby and Rob Solomon. Rebecca Jacoby's abstract work on paper in acrylic, pen, marker and collage relies on process, impulse and a love of mark making. Jacoby says, “My goal is to possess a range of skills, avoid limitations and challenge myself intellectually, emotionally and creatively”. www.rajacoby.com

Robert Solomon’s background is in sculpture, installation/assemblage and architecture. His artistic journey has taken him from a conceptual and intellectual bri-coleur approach to a physical alchemy of substances (wax, oil, water)on paper, canvas and fabric. His recent work involves ideas, constructs, memory and time using and abusing art-based materials and tools. inliquid.org/complete-artist-list/solomon-robert

[image via Rebecca Jacoby]

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Saturday, October 1, 2011 * Rain or Shine * Free to the Public

Ah, fall in Fishtown! If you're new to the neighborhood or curious about Greensgrow Farms and gardening, here's an event to get you motivated. Celebrate the harvest at Greensgrow Farms with local foods, crafts, and activities at the Subaru Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1st. Check out the highlights below (as listed on the Greensgrow site):

The Fall Festival is Free to the Public!

Subaru Owners Receive first-come, first-served Subaru vehicle VIP parking. Look for the signs directing you to the Subaru VIP parking lot.

Organic Gardening Workshops Herb gardening, composting, and garden photography.

Farm Life Activities Egg gathering, veggie harvesting, pickling, and more!

Pie Making Competition & Chili Cookoff! Registration deadline extended to September 28th! Show Off Your Cooking & Baking Skills! All online entries must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Win a beautiful fall planter courtesy of Organic Gardening or Greensgrow Gift Certificates! You MUST register ahead to compete. Click here for details and to register!

Learn Learn the art of apple cider making AND MUCH MORE! Compliments of Greensgrow Farms.

Make Your Own Straw Person Bring some old clothes; jeans, t-shirts, hats, etc. and upcycle them into a fun fall decoration!

Organic Gardening Kids activities at the Subaru Kids Corner Loads of children's activities from terrarium making, pumpkin decorating, organic snacks & face painting. Compliments of Organic Gardening.

Pet Style Decorate a t-shirt for your pet and get a personalized pet tag! Compliments of Subaru!

Pet Costume Contest Bring your pet (on a leash please) decorated as your favorite fruit or vegetable! Click here for the Pet Costume Contest rules and instructions.

Adopt-a-pet The ASPCA will be on-site with Philly Paws!

Donate Love Please help us fill the Subaru Outback and Subar Forester on-site and with a clean, gently used or new coat. You filled the back of the Subaru Outback last year, let's beat last year's donation and keep someone warm this year! All donated coats will go to a shelter in need in the local Philadelphia area.

Greensgrow Farms

2501 E. Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Saturday, October 1, 2011 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

• Rain or Shine!

Curious about YIKES and green development? Swing over to the new Fishtown office and get a look at the latest in sustainable design at 204-206 E. Girard Avenue. RSVP online via Facebook.

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Look at Mike's face. Mike is one happy homeowner! If you have ever wondered what sweat equity looks like, here it is.

This is why we are Realtors.