PRINTED MATTER EXHIBIT.

Last Friday’s trip to NYC kicked off a fantastic weekend. The unseasonably warm evening played host to a new exhibit at Printed Matter, one of the city’s best bookstores. Megawords Magazine partnered with the well known shop for a show entitled, Hi, We Made A Magazine for You. Good friends and great atmosphere blended seamlessly with the Magazine’s authentically inspiring ephemera which was layered on walls, stacked in piles and captured in glass displays. We’re long time fans of the publication and highly recommend visiting the exhibit if you’re in NYC.

As Megawords describes: “Our mission is simple: to document our surroundings, experience, to have a voice free from the noise of commercialization and competing novelties, and to create an open and active dialogue between Megawords and the community at large. We have self-published twelve free issues, broadcast a weekly internet radio show, and organized multiple events and performances under the banner of Megawords. With time came positive feedback from a diverse audience and a strong realization that this project had a profound impact.” Click Read More for additional information, photos and video.

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TRAVEL CHRONICLES.

We’re excited to present our latest effort within the Travel Chronicles Series. In the past we highlighted how travel shapes the talents, perspectives and experiences of creative people worldwide. And now we’re expanding our editorial direction to include the stories behind the creative spaces people visit when traveling.

First up is our favorite shopping destination in Philadelphia – Sugarcube. Curating a timeless mix of vintage and contemporary clothing seems impossible, but founders Elisa Burrato and Edward Dormer do it with sophistication and ease. Through a casual conversation they discuss their history, their commitment to Philadelphia, and a few other intangible ingredients that make their retail operation special. Whether it’s the interior build-out constructed entirely from reclaimed wood, or their amazing customer service – you quickly realize that a visit to Sugarcube isn’t just about shopping, it’s much more experiential. Click Read More to watch the video and view additional photos.

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Travel Chronicles is an editorial feature for wejetset’s online magazine. Through an open and casual conversation it highlights how travel has shaped the talents, perspectives and experiences of creative and business professionals worldwide. In this edition we follow Anthony Smyrski as he visits Montreal.

Anthony is an art director, filmmaker, and independent book/magazine publisher, collaborating with an international clientele in both the cultural and commercial sectors. He is the art director for Next American City magazine, and has worked with publishers such as Thames and Hudson, DAP, powerhouse and Gingko Press. More recently Anthony’s firm has worked with us on City Notes and Travel Chronicles. We’re excited to present his latest excursion to Montreal as our Travel Correspondent. Click play to view.

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Travel Chronicles is an editorial feature for wejetset’s online magazine. Through an open and casual conversation it highlights how travel has shaped the talents, perspectives and experiences of creative and business professionals worldwide. This edition features Troy Herion.

Based in Philadelphia, Troy works as a composer, performer, improviser, musical director and sound designer. His music brings together interests in fields relating to biology, metaphysics, traditional cultures, drama, and improvisation. Troy’s compositions include two Italian operas premiered in Italy, symphonic and chamber works, and improvised scores. His theater collaborations have also included music for Pig Iron Theatre, The Wilma Theater, The Arden Theatre, and Azuka Theater. Most recently he accepted the Roger Sessions Fellowship to attend Princeton University where he will earn a Ph.D. in music composition. We recently caught up with Troy in his home in South Philadelphia to discuss sound, energy and his travels. Click Read More for the full article.

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Travel Chronicles is an editorial feature for wejetset’s online magazine. Through an open and casual conversation it highlights how travel has shaped the talents, perspectives and experiences of creative and business professionals worldwide. This edition features Diana Lind.

Diana is editor and publisher of Next American City, a Philadelphia-based national magazine about urban sustainability. Prior to working at the magazine she was a freelance writer for
Architectural Record and authored the book Brooklyn Modern: Architecture, Interiors & Design. We visited the offices of Next American City to talk with Diana about her work, travel in America and what makes a city great.

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Travel Chronicles is an editorial feature for wejetset’s online magazine. Through an open and casual conversation it highlights how travel has shaped the talents, perspectives and experiences of creative and business professionals worldwide. This edition features Eric Weiss.

Filmmaker and designer, Eric Weiss has had the following job titles: designer, art director, writer, creative director, editor-at-large, production designer, filmmaker, and director. He spent a couple years in advertising and editorial, a couple years touring with and filming different bands, and is now making short and feature length films, videos, and commercials. These intriguing assignments have allowed him to travel the world and see things and places that, as he bluntly puts it, “slowly polished away the anger of my youth.” We sat down with him at the studio of Smyrski Creative to talk about how travel has changed his perspective as a designer and filmmaker. Click Read More for the full interview.

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Travel Chronicles is an editorial feature for wejetset’s online magazine. Through an open and casual conversation it highlights how travel has shaped the talents, perspectives and experiences of creative and business professionals worldwide. This edition features Jessica Gueco.

Jessica is a master multi-tasker. While balancing an insatiable hunger for expression, she’s found a way to get things done. A quick run down of her bio reveals that she’s the store buyer for Fatlace, project manager for an interactive design firm, manages 5 blogs and keeps a keen sense of fashion while juggling endeavors. We’ve been following her work and influence for some time now. Today we’re excited to feature her in this edition of travel chronicles. Watch the video above and click Read More for additional info from the conversation.

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