Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Newsworthy

In Philadelphia, we have what's called First Friday, where the art galleries all schedule their new shows and everyone shows up, drinks wine and wanders the streets, going in and out of the galleries.

Never ones to let a good crowd go to waste, Philadelphia's independent artists have organized their own First Friday event, showing up with their tables and wares and parking themselves in every available spot on 2nd Street that isn't an art gallery.

This was my first attempt at a First Friday event -- to get a good spot on a nice day, you have to get there in the mid afternoon.  We set up at around 2:30 p.m. and there was a decent crowd all day, but at around 7:00 p.m., it turned into madness.  Crowds streaming up and down the sidewalk, trying to look at everything, blissfully ignoring the open container law (which, like the parking laws, seems to not be enforced on First Friday) and having a grand time.

Personally, I was glad to be safe behind my table.  I've attended many a First Friday, and I likes a barrier, it keeps me from getting squashed.

Also, the local news was there, taping background for the weekend weather forecast.  The reporter talked to most of the vendors along our  block, but somehow I ended up on the news.  You can watch it here (you just have to get through the forecast and chit-chat first).

7 comments:

Linda T said...

I think she called you an amazing lady! Congrats on the TV spot. Hope you sold lots.

Marishka said...

Congratulations, she did say "an amazing woman"! And, you have a beautiful voice, as well.

badmomgoodmom said...

You have a beautiful voice AND you are amazing.

Nancy said...

We have that in Hatboro, too, and a farmers' market at a local church, twice a month. Nice to get out and see everything.

Connie said...

Loved seeing you onscreen! Great screenshot too!

Anonymous said...

I really don't like these weather reports on the go that the local Philly stations do (Orr at the shore makes me shudder). However, it was nice to see you on TV. It is telling that she thought you and your creations were "camera ready".

SEWN said...

very cool!!!