"I wanted a mixed bag of people, all sorts of different perspectives: African-American, a mom, someone who was queer. I came up with this group of women that I'm totally excited to put on the road. It's a man's world once you cross the Hudson, so it's something new and fresh."

The Independence Seaport Museum is providing two days of corny pirate jokes, contests, trivia contests and, of course, lessons on how to talk like a proper pirate.

"We wanted to demystify the process, to show people that there's a low middle ground of really good artists that are selling."

1 Bob Dix, Illustrator/Teacher | 2 Eddie Austin, Comedian | 3 Jenn Rose, Choreographer/Dancer | 4 Ashley Kelly, Actor | 5 Patrick Spatz, Musician

Nestled in a small jungle of potted plants are two sewing machines. They sit in the center of the boutique H Clothier surrounded by bolts of fabrics, a bubbling fishtank and a wall filled with clothing that's locally designed and sewn.

On Saturday, members of Kat Reilly's 22 Meetup.com groups will converge a the grand opening of the Fortress for the Arts.

Her foray into the world of stuffed toys began when Kenney started making hand-sewn felt toys of food for her eldest son. Soon after, she constructed her first true plush: a piece of toast with a face.

1) Caribou Cafe; 2) Rx; 3) Chris' Jazz Cafe; 4) Adademy Cafe; 5) Fadó Irish Pub

Handmade: That's the theme at H Clothier, the newest addition to Antique Row.