Enjoy Episodes of the Spring Arts Podcast:
This Podcast shines a light on the neighborhood, the amazing entrepreneurs, the businesses, the community, telling the world that Spring Arts is alive and well. We will share the interesting things that continue to happen here, and we are excited to share these stories, get inspired!
Tune in to hear more about the businesses in Spring Arts; their story, why they chose to locate here and how they are adapting to this ever changing world.
Season 2: The Women Who Run Spring Arts
The Wardrobe
Everyone – and everything – deserves a second chance
The Wardrobe, formerly known as Career Wardrobe, is a nonprofit social enterprise open to all. Our goal is to eliminate clothing insecurity by outfitting people for life or work. Clothing combined with personalized support helps 5,000 people a year look and feel their best to move forward in their lives.
School of Rock
School of Rock Philadelphia delivers a revolutionary music program to students from the city and surrounding communities. Our school is proud to offer lessons in guitar, drums, keyboard, vocals, and more taught by practicing, passionate musicians. Students can refine their skills in popular local styles such as pop and then go on to perform at notable live music venues in the area such as the Franklin Music Hall, The Mann Music Center, and The World Cafe Live. Philadelphia has a robust music scene and School of Rock provides an excellent platform for students to develop their musical abilities.
Season 1: Food + Beverage in Spring Arts
Triple Bottom Brewing
Our first episode features Tess Hart, the boss lady behind Triple Bottom Brewing. Listen in for her take on how her tap room places focus on people, planet and profit.
Roy Pitz Barrel House
Hear from Mike why this established brewery from Chambersburg, PA decided Spring Arts was the perfect spot for their second location.
Love City Brewing
What’s not to love from this dynamic duo brining brews and community give back in their taproom.
13th Street Kitchens
Michael Pasquarello, a true pioneer of the restaurant and Spring Arts world shares some neighborhood history and what’s next for this serial restauntuer.
Cohere
This week, Craig talks with Antoinette Johnson of Cohere, “a design firm that’s focused on transforming abandoned space or stories into something new again.” They talk about their shared interest in bringing creative people together to try crazy things and hopefully make something beautiful and beneficial to the community in the process. Cohere recently launched The Viaduct as a collaborative meeting place. Follow the Viaduct @ViaductPHL on Instagram.
The Lucky Well
Beer, Bourbon and Barbeque! Chef Chad, the master of smoke himself shares some insights on the industry and the subculture of smoking meats.
Darnel’s Cakes
Craig talks with Kyle Cuffie-Scott of Darnel's Cakes about starting his business, his mission to advocate for AIDs prevention and education in honor of his cousin Darnel, and ideas for new collaborative projects with artists and other businesses in Spring Arts.
Follow Darnel's Cakes on Instagram and Facebook and stop by his shop at 444 North Third St. or visit them at the Lansdale Farmers Market.