I haven’t actually been able to catch up with Kyle Dunleavy but I knew he existed because the Carters and Jason Roberts have workshops next to him.  And I couldn’t post about him because I didn’t have a picture, and I never post without pictures.  So it was a nice find when I came across an article on Philly.com by Diane Mastrull talking about new uses for industrial sites and Kyle shows up in one of the photos.  So I’ve appropriated it.  The Carters said you could tell how close he was to finishing the drums because the noises that came from his shop would get more and more musical.  He makes steel drums!  That is so neat.  It’s a shame they run to three grand or I’d take them up.

[link] http://www.kdsteeldrums.com/

I just got an email from Jess Carter of Carter Studios at the Dye Works.  Remember the table they put together out of a factory wall? Well it’s heading to the Philly Works exhibition at UPenn.  The event is open Oct 7,8, and 10 with an opening event on Friday October 9th 5:30 to 11.  And is a showcase of locally crafted goods.  Check out phillyworks about page:

Philly Works is an exhibit and installation of functional objects of all scales, quantities, and production techniques that are made in Philadelphia and the region. Philly Works is a survey of design, manufacturing, and craft exhibited through a showcase of prototypes, limited editions, and mass-produced goods. Along with the objects, Philly Works will include documentation of the production spaces and the people who make the objects on display. As part of the opening night event, the show will include a “corner store” where some of the many items can be purchased.

This is an interesting theme developing around East Frankford.  That once thrown away buildings are being refurbished into light industry shops.  STUFF IS GETTING MADE HERE.  Way to go Carters, I am impressed.

[link] Carter Studios

[link] Philly Works

• PRESSURE COOKER on TV
  When – Sat, September 12, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, 4PM Sunday, and 1PM on Monday
  

  Where – BET Network Comcast channel 21 in PhilaDELPHIA (map)

  Description – On Saturday, September 12, BET, a division of Viacom, will premiere two compelling specials as part of the network’s ongoing education initiative and Viacom’s new Get Schooled platform — award-winning documentary PRESSURE COOKER.
• PANCAKE BREAKFAST
  When – Sun, September 13, 8:30am – 12:00pm

  Where – St. Joachim’s Fitzmaurice Hall, 1527 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA (map)

  Description – The menu will include: Juice, Pancakes and Sausage, Coffee, Tea, Milk, and Pastry. The cost will be $5.00 for Adults and Children $3.00 (ages 4yrs to 12 yrs.). We will also offer the McB Sandwich (Muffin, Egg, Cheese, Pork Roll) for $3.00. Take-out will also be available. You could also treat your Grandparents for Grandparents Day!
• SBN (Sustainable Business Network) Meet Me in a Minute Networking Event
  When – Wed, September 16, 6pm – 7pm

  Where – Globe Dye Works, 4500 Worth Street (map)
• Frankford Festival
  When – Sun, September 20, 11am – 4pm

  Where – Overington Park, Leiper St. and Orthodox St. (map)

  Description – The 10th Annual Frankford Festival will be taking place Sunday, September 20th from 11am-4pm in Overington Park (intersection of Orthodox and Leiper Streets). The festival is hosting The Northeast Philly Idol Contest where young singing talents will be competing for a cash prize. Other entertainment will include live music, rides, games, crafts, face painting, food and much more! The festival is sure to be a day full or family fun so don’t miss out!
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, October 1, 7pm – 8pm

  Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When – Sun, October 4, 12pm – 5pm

  Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Era Entertainment Dr Sid Copel
• Mater Dolorosa 2nd Annual “Fall Gala”
  When – Sun, October 4, 2:00pm – 7:30pm

  Where – DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave (map)

  Description – PM to 6 PM. DiPinto’s Caterers, Torresdale & Frankford Ave., Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ, Tickets $35.00 can be purchased at Rectory 215-535-4036 or call Lou Altomari 215- 285-2067.

They’ve begun posting on Craigslist pretty regularly.

Varied sizes of both studio spaces for artists and small business. Raw space and studios in varied degrees of finish available from $0.50/ft. Please check our website for more info www.globedyeworks.com
… …. …Raw space and studios in varied degrees of finish available from $0.50/ft

[link] http://globedyeworks.com

[link] http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/search/hhh?query=www.globedyeworks.com

Jason Roberts sent us some pics on his continued work down at the Globe Dye Works on the metal work for Silk City‘s Beer Garden.

And here’s video of the early construction of the entire thing: