November 1st is World Vegan Day, kicking off a week-long celebration in Philadelphia – and the American Vegan Center (AVC), at 17 N. 2nd Street, is the place to be! All week, the AVC will be open from noon to 6 pm with books, T-shirts, snacks, resources, and different special-occasion offerings each day!
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In doorstep remarks, this fascinating origin story will be commemorated, and even re-enacted, with the aid of music and live improv cartooning. The event will be bookended by veg-history walking tours, a signature feature of the new institution.
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Anne Dinshah has made it easier for everybody by stocking Dating Vegans with recipes. Sure, as the subtitle says, there are plenty of anecdotes and ruminations that are indeed “recipes for relationships.” But there are also very practical, accessible food-based recipes for those just getting into cooking, and some showpieces too.
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This holiday season, books make an even better gift than ever. They are a way to connect with friends and family that doesn’t breach the social-distancing barrier. Here is a selection of vegan-themed books AVS has begun offering in 2020.
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Dynamic Harmlessness Day celebrates Jay Dinshah’s legacy, appropriately on his birthday. It is a comprehensive philosophy based on doing more than simply avoiding intentional harm, but rather actively striving to “live up to truth” and help other beings, whether human or not.
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This recipe is labor intensive, but the outstanding results are worth the effort. Try it when you...
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Frog Legs?! It’s leap year – the perfect time to serve vegan frog legs to your friends,...
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To celebrate Vegan History and the life of Rynn Berry, the American Vegan Society encourages its members as well as the general public to learn about the fascinating details of vegetarian and vegan trends and people who have helped to drive our culture to the more vegan-friendly state we find today.
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It’s almost Christmas, it’s almost Kwanzaa, and it’s already Hanukkah. Too late...
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For some people, it can be hard to find the perfect holiday gift. But a book can be a great, thoughtful idea if you know something about the person and something about the book. For vegans this can be more challenging, but AVS is here with personality-tailored suggestions for everyone in your life, vegan or otherwise. Some of these are brand-new, and others are books you might not have thought of. But all will bring a smile to your recipient’s face and maybe light a fire in their heart.
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