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The Immaculata Symphony to Present Fall Concert ‘Magical Stories’ on November 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “Magical Stories.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The Immaculata Symphony will perform a concert full of…
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Children’s Book Illustration Exhibit at Brandywine Is a Multicultural Look at Family and Nature
The Brandywine River Museum’s reputation for housing N.C. Wyeth’s works, along with Wyeth’s mentor, Howard Pyle, were enough to convince eight illustrators to contribute to a new exhibition there, “Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Literature.” Wyeth and Pyle are considered the “godfathers of illustration,” said Sandra Strickland, co-curator of the exhibit. “Every artist…
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Cole Porter’s Classic ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Heats Up West Chester University Next Week
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents the Cole Porter classic, Kiss Me, Kate from Oct. 19 – 22, 2023. Guest Director Megan Bellwoar helms the show with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, libretto by Sam and Bella Spewack, and choreography by Associate Professor Elizabeth Staruch. Kiss Me, Kate runs Thursday – Saturday, Oct. 19 –…
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Drexel Hill’s Sean Carey Creates Phillies Lawn Art for Red October
Phillies fans are always finding new ways to express their support for the team. Drexel Hill artist Sean Carey paints lawns. In honor of Red October, Carey has been creating Phillies lawn art on his lawn, and on the lawns of others, complete with the Phillies logo, the Liberty Bell, baseballs, and more, reports Alicia…
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Kennett Square Artist Presents Original Portrait to West Chester University President
Kennett Square artist Katie Lickfield, a proud 2023 graduate of West Chester University who was also an active member of the Dub-C Autism Program (D-CAP) on campus, knew just what to give West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino upon hearing about his impending retirement in June — an original oil/acrylic portrait painted by one of his favorite…
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Renowned Chilean Artist/Activist Alejandro González Installs Mural at West Chester University
During Hispanic Heritage Month, West Chester University is honoring Latinx culture with what will become a permanent installation in Sykes Student Union: a custom mural by the renowned Chilean artist and activist Alejandro “Mono” González. González was the keynote for the 15th annual Latinx Communities Conference and spoke not only on making art but about art’s social…
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Vietnam Documentary ‘Jimmy in Saigon’ to Screen at Neumann University on Oct. 20
Neumann University is hosting a free screening of Jimmy in Saigon, an award-winning documentary about the mysterious death of a Vietnam veteran, on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 PM in the Bruder Life Center. The film explores the tragic death, radical life, and forbidden romance of Jimmy McDowell, a 24-year-old Vietnam veteran who died in…
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Lansdowne Arts Festival Brushes Up the Borough with 20 Years of Creative Celebrations
Khalil Payne found his calling by accident, and now he’s one of the over 90 artists who painted the town with their eclectic talents at the free Lansdowne Arts Festival on Sunday, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Payne recalls when he first encountered the vibrant hues and delicate strokes of airbrushing, “I…
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Touchdown on Stage: ‘The Philly Fan’ Scores with Revamped Show at Rose Valley’s Iconic Hedgerow Theater
Rose Valley’s acclaimed Hedgerow Theater is introducing an updated production of “The Philly Fan”, which features the triumphs and heartbreaks of Philadelphia sports fanatics, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia. Bruce Graham, a seasoned performer, takes center stage in this one-man show. “The Philly Fan” is no stranger to the stage, having first been performed…
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Philadelphia Art Museum Treasures Revealed in Neumann Video Tour
The public can tour the Philadelphia Museum of Art treasures in the comfort of Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. John Immerwahr will present a video tour of iconic works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, van Gogh, Picasso, Duchamp, and other lesser-known artists. The presentation will help audiences “enjoy these works…
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Catch 2 Delaware County Actors in an Upcoming Musical on the Life of Elvis Presley
Two Delaware County actors are performing in the new musical “Elvis—A Musical Revolution” which makes its Philadelphia premiere Oct. 11 through Nov. 5 at the Walnut Street Theatre. Delaware County native Paul L. Nolan plays Vernon Presley, Elvis’ father. He was last seen on the Walnut stage in “And Then There Were None.” He’s been…
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Thrift Shop Painting Bought for $4 Was N.C. Wyeth Original. See How Much It Sold For
The long-lost illustration Ramona from Chadds Ford artist N.C. Wyeth found its way to a New Hampshire thrift shop and was purchased six years ago by a woman there for $4, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The painting sold Sept. 19 for $191,000. It’s a frontispiece illustration that was one of four illustrations…
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Author Una Mannion’s Career Started When She Moved to Ireland
Moving to Ireland 30 years ago motivated author Una Mannion, a former Notre Dame Academy student, to start writing. Mannion, a wife and mother of three, is the author of the psychological thrillers A Crooked Tree and Tell Me What I Am. She lives in County Sligo in Ireland, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish…
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Author Kevin Barry O’Connor of Delaware County Explores Irish Ancestry in 2 Novels
Irish American author Kevin Barry O’Connor grew up in a Delaware County neighborhood that was 60 percent Irish and 40 percent Italian in a very Irish-centric house, but he had never gone “100 miles in any direction” until he was an adult, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. As a child, he launched living…
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Delaware County Symphony Concert Celebrates Local Composers
The Delaware County Symphony Orchestra is participating in Delco Arts Week 2023 with a special concert program Oct. 1 of composers and arrangers with local connections. Delco Arts Week- Local Connections will open the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra’s fall season. It takes place 3 PM in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Included on the program will…
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Upper Darby Mural Arts Program Launches, with Murals Coming Soon
Upper Darby is about to get a lot more artistic, and better looking. The community action group “Taking It to the Wall” has launched an Upper Darby murals program with help from the township, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Ten smaller murals painted on electrical boxes should be in place by October.…
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Holy Family University Welcomes Former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher
Holy Family University will launch the fourth year of its Distinguished Writers Series when it welcomes former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher on Oct. 4 at 6:30 PM in the Education and Technology Center Auditorium, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public. The Distinguished Writers Series is led…
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Delaware County Songwriter Writes TikTok Hit on Penn State
When Delaware County native Danny Vitale moved into his Penn State dorm, he brought a microphone, guitar, and a notebook with him, writes Katelyn Supancik for The Daily Collegian. Vitale has always had musical roots. As a child, he performed for his family. In middle school, he played saxophone. He started writing songs and playing…
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