Get Your Vitamin V.12! InLiquid Art + Design Benefit
V.12 is vitally important. That's InLiquid's annual Silent Auction Benefit Party v. 12, and not only is this event a great party, it also helps support Philadelphia's visual artist community. Check out the details below and snag your tickets here!
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North Shore Beach Club Washes Ashore in No Libs
Last month we found out that Arrow Swim Club would be undergoing a few changes this summer. New name, new management, and...new lower prices?
We received an email from the new North Shore confirming that Brian Nagele owner of philly2night.com and Kings Oak has indeed taken over the space for next season. The swim club will stay 21+, but membership fees will drop to $500 per person (from last season's $1,000). The season runs from May 1st through October 31st. Guest passes will cost $20 per day. Only 500 memberships will be offered for the 2012 season (100 have already been taken). Applications are now up at www.northshorebeachclub.com.
Are you jumping in? We're curious to know if the new lower price will convince more people to sign up.
Get your Tickets for the NLNA Winterfest!
Ready to bowl again for the neighborhood? It's time for the annual NLNA Winterfest. Each ticket gets you free food, drinks, and bowling, and proceeds benefit programs of the NLNA.
Adults 18-64 get in for $20; seniors and teens are only $10; and kids under 11 get in free! Tickets are $5 more at the door, so be sure to get yours now! Call the NLNA office, 215-627-6562; or email Barbara Saverino, basaverino@yahoo.com.
Meet Your Neighbors: Bloom in Northern Liberties
Welcome to Bloom in Northern Liberties. This boutique is one of my favorites for women's apparel, jewelry, accessories, and gifts. I love shopping here. The girls who work here are beautiful and know their stuff. Their selections are unique and you won't be wearing the same clothing that all the other girls are wearing, plus, they have one of a kind jewelry that really lets you make that personal fashion statement. Trust me girls, you'll love this place! So, if you are ever in the neighborhood shopping, you must make it a point to visit Bloom at 1001 N 2nd Street in The Piazza at Suite 20, just across the walk from the renowned PYT, home of Tommy Up. Only in Northern Liberties. See you there!
Swab for a Cure at Busybee Homestore & Design Center
Come out to Busybee Homestore & Design Center on 734 South Street on Saturday, January 28th to swab for a cure and potentially save a life. All you have to do? The process involves a simple swab of the cheek. Finding a match is like finding a needle in a haystack, and owner Anna Powers (who was diagnosed with leukemia 11 years ago and is currently in remission) hopes that Saturday's drive will help find at least one! In addition, 25% of the store's sales will be donated to DKMS Americas, the world's largest bone marrow donor center.
Score Free Tickets to the Philadelphia Home Show!
Don't miss out on the 2012 Philadelphia Home Show, which runs until January 22nd. The first 15 people to email stephanie@thesomersteam.com will get two free tickets each! Just email your first and last name and pick up your tickets at Remax Access at 1033 N 2nd Street here in Northern Liberties. Enjoy!
Another Shot at Arrow Swim Club?
Is it too early to think about lounging by the pool? We hear that Arrow Swim Club at the Piazza in Northern Liberties will be under new management this summer. According to PhillyChitChat, the new hands belong to Brian Nagele, founder and president of Cities 2 Night and operating Philly2Night.com, as well as owner of King's Oak in the Piazza.
Will the membership price change? What type of pool parties and entertainment can you expect from a nightlife aficionado? We'll keep you posted on all things poolside here in Northern Liberties, as it's the only thing that's going to get us through this brisk winter weather.
Some background on Arrow Swim Club:
Adult Entertainment that is Hot and Wet
Arrow Swim Club Takes a Cue from Crystal Lake for Friday the 13th
Will Arrow Swim Club Hit its Target?
Hancock Street Turns into Margaritaville for Cinco de Mayo Block Party
Tip Jar: 2 Sweat Free Tips to Personal & Home Improvement
I have two sweat-free activities you can do in Philadelphia that will shape you up and beautify your home. That's right. You can improve your self and your home simultaneously! How, you ask? By tapping into the Creative Right Side of your brain, that's how! This winter, rather than hibernating like a bear, embrace your inner artist and get inspired through homemade art and home design.
Make Art
This month try taking an art class such as painting, ceramics, knitting or photography at the Philly Art Center. Your personal creations will be real live works of art. Hang or display your artwork in a prominent room in your home and watch how it totally transforms your space! There is nothing more fabulous than real live art.
Visit the Show
Did you know that January 14th is the first day of the Philadelphia Home Show? This event is a real opportunity to feed the mind not the belly. Go to this event and embrace your HGTV & DIY inner child. "Get inspired. Get educated. Get started."
So get off the couch and exercise the Right Side of your brain! Try these two sweat-free Tips to Personal & Home Improvement in Philadelphia.
[image from Philadelphia Home Show]
Books, Beans, and Circles to Northern Liberties
Late winter will welcome two new businesses to the Northern Liberties neighborhood - Books N Beans Wifi-Cafe-Bookstore and the second location of one of the city's best thai BYOs, Circles.
The hybrid Books N Beans aims to be the spot for both modern and old-fashioned coffee drinkers - those who like to browse the web and catch up on their tweets while they sip their latte and those who like to read a real live book that's not on a Kindle. They'll offer textbook rentals, accept book donations and buy used books, and sell digital readers. Opening soon at 155 W. Girard Avenue (across from the Superfresh).
Circles will fill the former 2nd Street Pizza space at 812 N. 2nd Street. The Thai byo that received 2 bells (Very Good) from Craig LaBan already has a strong following for its supremely spicy food (don't order Thai Hot unless you mean it) at very reasonable prices. For now you can follow the opening @CirclesNoLibsbut they are already teasing March.
Tip Jar: Clean Out That Closet!
For this week's tip jar, we transformed some tiny closets! From a closet mess (check out the before video!) to a closet success. Our condo closets were a HUGE problem for being so small. The incredibly Cool Condo Lifestyle is really "all that" and we would not trade it in for anything but admittedly most condos will lack closet space. Where other homeowners who live in traditional urban rowhomes can compensate for smaller closets by using their basement, attic, or spare room, Condo and Apartment Dwellers have to make the most of their small space.
Here is our personal solution for our closet challenges. Our 4 closets including our hall coat closet, our laundry room, and our 2 bedroom closets were filled to the gill and a mess. So, we hired a company to organize these spaces. The cost was only $1,300. The estimate was complementary, the installation was only a couple of hours, and the results are amazing.
We now have more space and we can easily find items, some of which we forgot we owned ! Now we can actually close the coat closet, things are not falling on our heads when we open the doors, and they look so fantastic.
Custom fitted closets add practical value and also increase the net value for homes whether they are a Condo like ours or any other style.
Next on my list is new paint throughout. Hmmm...what color to choose?

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