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People’s Light and Theatre presents: Fallow

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:53:38 +0000

Photos courtesy of Mark Garvin Photography

People’s Light & Theatre presents the World Premiere of Fallow, by Kenneth Lin, running January 11th to February 5th on the Steinbright Stage. Jackson Gay directs.

People’s Light & Theatre presents the world premiere of Fallow, by Kenneth Lin, running January 11th to February 5th, 2012 on the Steinbright Stage. Jackson Gay directs.

In Fallow, award-winning playwright Kenneth Lin (Intelligence-Slave, Po Boy Tango) explores what holds us to the families we are born into and how we seek new families of our own. Upon discovering a cache of unsent letters, Elizabeth Hayes rushes to rural California on a quest to meet the men who murdered her son, Aaron, a young man who abandoned his Ivy-League pedigree to work as a beekeeper and migrant farm worker. Fallow is a haunting and surprising drama about the love between a mother and son, and their travels through some nearly invisible parts of our country.

“This is the most personal play I’ve ever written. The character of Aaron is based on my own experiences backpacking through China on a Fulbright Scholarship in search of my own identity,” Lin reveals. “Also, as a writer I’m often receiving input from the world and certain things just land. All throughout my life, I can remember hearing tragic stories in the news—a black man who was lynched in Texas, a Latino immigrant in Rhode Island who was beaten. These events deeply affected me and helped to inspire this play.”

In conjunction with the play and its many themes, People’s Light will feature a series of free events to enhance audience members’ experience. The events include a special conversation with Kenneth Lin about the subject of identity, a panel discussion on bees and their impact on our livelihood, and a panel discussion entitled “The Road Not Taken,” featuring members of the community who have taken unusual paths in life.

“Fallow brings up many issues concerning the state of our nation,” Lin continues. “I’m grateful that People’s Light, which is so focused on education and community, will be producing this play.”

TICKET INFORMATION

In conjunction with the play and its many themes, People’s Light will feature a series of free events to enhance audience members’ experience.

Fallow previews on Wednesday, January 11th and Thursday, January 12th at 7:30pm. The play opens on Friday, January 13th at 8pm and runs through February 5th. Audiences are encouraged to join the artists after each Thursday evening performance for a conversation about the production.

Single tickets range in price from $25 – $45. For tickets, call the box office at 610.644.3500. Special discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to purchase group tickets, call 610.647.1900 x134 or email charles@peopleslight.org. Actors, prices, performance dates and times are subject to change. Additional service charges will apply. Contact the box office for more details.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The following events are free, but reservations are requested. For reservations, contact the box office at 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org.

Finding One’s Identity: A Conversation with Playwright Kenneth Lin
Sunday, January 15th following the 2pm performance
Steinbright Stage
Join Playwright Kenneth Lin and Dramaturg Elizabeth Pool for a discussion about Fallow and the characters’ struggles with the concept of identity. Lin describes this as his most personal play, following his own journey towards self-discovery. Bring your questions and any stories you might like to share.

To Bee or Not to Bee
Saturday, January 28th at 4:30pm
Steinbright Stage
Have you ever wondered what role bees play in our lives? In Fallow, Aaron grows disheartened as his bees fight for survival. As a new beekeeper, is he doing something wrong? Learn more about these incredible insects and how deeply important they are to our livelihood. You might be surprised! The panel will feature experts on bees, including Master Beekeeper Vincent Aloyo, Ph.D. Director of Data Analysis Amy Wilson will moderate.

The Road Not Taken
Saturday, February 4th at 4:30pm
Steinbright Stage
Meet four seemingly ordinary members of our community who have taken extraordinary paths in their lives, including Carol, a writer who helps victims of sexual slavery, and Michaelanne, a visual artist who directs Community Arts at the Ayuda Community Center in Philadelphia. These inspiring leaders will discuss how they switched from a more traditional life journey to something radically different and deeply meaningful. Producer for Arts Discovery Wendy Bable will moderate.

People’s Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org. Fallow has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Malvern Prep’s 4th Annual ‘Empty Bowls’

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:28:20 +0000

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Ceramics for Social Change

On Monday, Jan. 16, students, parents, teachers, family and friends will gather on the campus of Malvern Prep to raise money to benefit the area’s homeless population. The 4th annual event is called Empty Bowls, and it combines Malvern’s love of clay with the school’s dedication to community service. On Martin Luther King Day, a designated national day of service, Malvern is seeking to build on the more than $27,500 raised in the first three years of Empty Bowls.

Empty Bowls begins at 7:00 p.m. in Dougherty Hall and is open to the general public. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child ten and under, and are available at www.malvernprep.org.

Empty Bowls is a months-long labor of love at Malvern, and is part of the national Empty Bowls movement, a national organization that has been supporting thousands of these events worldwide since 1990. Members of the Malvern community have created well over 800 ceramic bowls, both in the classroom and during nine open studio days held from October through January. Those bowls will be used at the event to serve a simple meal of donated soup and bread.

Guests choose a bowl to use that day and to keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls, and therefore hungry people, in the world. Additional bowls are also on sale at the event, along with silent auction pieces donated by students and area artists. All proceeds are donated to Bethesda Project, an organization that works to reaffirm the dignity of our homeless brothers and sisters in Philadelphia.

Empty Bowls is being chaired this year by Malvern Prep seniors Austin Velte of West Chester, Julian Venonsky of Malvern, and Ryan Wheeler of Havertown. “I’ve been involved with Empty Bowls for four years, and I believe it is a great event for the community,” said Velte. “It realizes the strength of Malvern’s art program and applies it for a good cause.”

“Empty Bowls is all about using your talents to help others,” said Wheeler. “We all have talents but it’s what we do with those talents that make us who we are. Empty Bowls instills this in all who are involved and, hopefully, in all who attend the event.”

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2011 Holiday Tree Guide

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:10:27 +0000

Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…

Linvilla Orchards

137 West Knowlton Road
Media, PA
610-876-7116
Hours: Thru December 23rd
Monday thru Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm
www.linvillaorchards.com

Cut your own Christmas tree and start your own Linvilla Orchards new, annual family tradition! With over 30,000 trees planted on thirty acres, your family is sure to find the perfect tree at Linvilla. You are provided with a saw and you actually cut the tree down. Staff will then haul it back to the market, wrap it, and secure it to your vehicle. If cutting your own tree is a bit much for you, there are plenty of pre-cut trees available in the Farm Market. Children can visit with Santa every Saturday and Sunday from Noon-3pm through December 24th.

The popular farm is decked head to toe in holiday garb and gorgeous greenery for the season! See their Christmasland display and visit with the animals in their winter coats. Linvilla’s Christmas Shop & Garden Center features wreaths, freshly cut trees, greens & holly, decorations, fruit and gift baskets, Christmas gifts, hot mulled cider & children’s crafts.

There is the final popular Caroling Hayride of the season Saturday, December 17th at 5 pm and 6:30pm where families can enjoy a hayride and then sing carols around the campfire while enjoying yummy apple cider and roasting marshmallows.

Bustard’s Christmas Trees

2210 Bustard Road
Lansdale, PA
610-584-4058
Hours: Open Daily 9am-9pm
www.bustardschristmastrees.com

Bustard’s Christmas Trees has been a family business since 1929. They care about their customers and strive to provide quality service and assistance in selecting the correct tree and greenery for your home. And, if you are not quite sure what greens or decorations you might need, they have knowledgeable staff members to assist you.

Bustard’s specialize in large trees and offer: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir.

To insure the freshest trees, Bustard’s cuts throughout the holiday season. And, they offer free yummy hot chocolate on the weekends!

ShadyBrook Farm

931 Stony Hill Road
Yardley, PA
215-968-1670
Hours: 5-9pm
www.shadybrookfarm.com

Christmas trees have arrived at Yardley’s ShadyBrook Farm. They also have a huge selection of fresh wreaths, swags, and other greenery. You can find everything you need for a perfect holiday season! While at ShadyBrook, experience the magic of millions of lights illuminating acres of farmland during their popular Holiday Light Show with whimsical holiday displays and familiar characters. Drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on a moonlit hayride.

In addition, ShadyBrook offers horse-drawn evening hayrides daily through December 30th (except 12/24 & 25) 5PM-9PM – $12/person. Please call 215-968-1670 for reservations. Private horse-drawn carriage rides are available as well. See their website for full details.

Last but not least, visit Santa’s Village where kids can tell Santa all of their Christmas wishes and have their picture taken. Then take a stroll through ShadyBrook’s Farm Market. They have everything you need for a great holiday!

Varner's country-chic Wreath Shoppe is filled with hundreds of adorable ornaments, wreathes, roping, holly, greens, swags and mistletoe!

Varner’s Farms

746 South Trappe Road
Collegeville, PA
610-489-8878
Hours: Christmas Tree Harvest thru December 23rd
Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm;
Closed Sundays
*Choose-n-cut fields close at 4:30 daily
Closed December 23rd at 4:30pm
www.varnerfarms.net

Varner’s Farms in Collegeville has a beautiful selection of Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, and White Pine this season. On Mondays thru Saturdays, along with tractor wagons, visitors can enjoy teams of Belgian Draft horses to take them to cut their own Christmas tree-weather permitting. Varner’s also has fresh cut trees available everyday. The fresh cut trees are harvested once a week throughout the season.
Varner’s country-chic Wreath Shoppe is filled with hundreds of adorable ornaments, wreathes, roping, holly, greens, swags and mistletoe. Don’t forget to see the new look in the train shoppe. Families and visitors can warm up and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate or hot cider, as they listen to Christmas Carols and choose the perfect tree.

Varner’s will have a Live Nativity Saturday, December 19th at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Refreshments will be served and they will offer a special time of fellowship afterwards.

The farm will close on Friday, December 23rd at 4:30pm for the season and will reopen the Wednesday after Labor Day.

Wiggins Christmas Trees

1301 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA
610-344-7822
Hours: Open Daily 9am-9pm
wigginschristmastrees.com

Wiggins Christmas Trees has been family owned and operated since 1972. All Christmas trees are proudly grown in Chester County. Table top trees start at $19.95. Wiggins Precut lot is a full service operation.

Customer just needs to select a tree(s).

Choose from thousands of trees
Trees are cut as needed on a weekly basis
Individually priced at reasonable prices
6′-10′ Douglas Fir – cut from our farms
6′-10′ Fraser Fir – grown in Pennsylvania
Balled Trees – individually priced

Or, customers can visit one of Wiggins’ Tree Farms and cut their own tree.
See Wiggins’ website for further details.

An annual beloved tradition at Merrymead is the Live Nativity with narration and song presented by a local church the weekend before Christmas. There will be two shows on Saturday, December 19th 6:30pm and 8:00pm and one show on Sunday, December 20th 6:30pm. The Live Nativity setting takes place outside, so be sure to dress warm!

Merrymead Farms

2222 Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA
610-584-4410
Hours: Mon – Sat: 8:00am-9:00pm
Sun: 10:00am-9:00pm
www.merrymead.com

Looking for the perfect fresh cut Christmas tree? Merrymead provides beautiful fresh cut local fir trees – Douglas, Fraser, and Concolor Fir. All their trees can be drilled for the Stand Straight tree stand.
They will shake, bale, and load your tree – all you have to do is pick out your favorite one! Their holly house is filled with a variety of wreathes – Balsam, Douglas Fir, Mixed Noble Fir, and Fraser Fir. Rolls of white pine roping and a mixture of swags, greens, door charms, cemetery sprays and holly are perfect for the Christmas season.

Buzz: Second Saturday Arts Stroll in Media

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:26:32 +0000

Photos courtesy of Weld Photography

On December 10th, over 30 businesses on and around State Street in Media will stay open late as part of a free and popular arts event known as Second Saturday. Pictured is Earth and State.

On the 2nd Saturday of every month, over 30 businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as part of a free and popular arts event.

From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, shops, galleries and cafes host local musicians or display the work of local artists. Visitors can stroll the friendly streets of Media to find music, art and participating shops.
2nd Saturday creates opportunities for local artists and musicians to share their talents. The Media Arts Council regularly holds gallery openings and special events as a part of 2nd Saturday.

2nd Saturday is a fantastic event for a date, for the family, or to go out with friends! The Arts Stroll is free of charge.

December 10th
2nd Saturday Arts Stroll in Media

Media Architectural Walking Tour

2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Cost $10; Space is limited to 30 people

Starting at the Court House, the tour will be lead by Mary Ann Eves, author of Middletown Township, Delaware County, PA, and will highlight buildings such as the Delaware County Court House, the Delaware County Institute of Science (one of the oldest public buildings in the Borough dating from 1830), the PNC Bank building (a marvel of French Renaissance Revival architecture), Judge Broomall’s house and many other buildings of the Victorian era and twentieth century.

The Theremin: True Magic in Music

Delaware County Institute of Science
7:00 pm-7:45 pm

An evening of holiday songs performed by expert Theremin and Musical Saw player, Kip Rosser. Totally unique among instruments, nothing before or since has ever captured the imaginations of spectators and musicians in the way this unassuming “box” does. A union of sight and sound, the hands move in empty space while haunting music of astonishing power and beauty fills the air. Kip Rosser brings artistry, innovation, warmth and humor to his music.

Wigs for Kids Cut-a-thon at Fergie’s Hair Salon

8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Hair must be 10″ to 12″ and not chemically processed. Pre-register your ponytail cut by contacting Fergy’s today: cheryl@fergys.org. Fergie’s is located at 25 South Jackson Street.
For more information visit the Media Arts Council website or click here for updates on upcoming 2nd Saturdays.

AML’s Huge Holiday Shopping Night at QVC Studio Park!

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:50:47 +0000

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

A shopping extravaganza with over $3,000 in giveaways awaits at AroundMainLine.com’s first ever Holiday Shopping Night at QVC Studio Park. The grand prize is a $2,000 beauty basket brimming with QVC’s top products!

It is no doubt the most incredible AML party in our three year history and an outstanding night of holiday shopping with our great friends at QVC! Join us for a festive evening at the Studio Park QVC store Wednesday December 7th from 6pm to 8pm for AroundMainLine.com’s Holiday Shopping Night at QVC Studio Park. There is no cover to attend, the evening will be catered by The Classic Diner and we will have surprises and giveaways galore!

Shop the very cool Studio Store that features QVCs’ top lines and most popular products including Philosophy, Joan Rivers, Bare Escentuals, Diamonique, Wen Hair Products, Kitchen Aid, Quaker Factory, Temptations, Lock and Lock and more!

QVC Hosts and Celebrity Appearances!

Several of our favorite QVC hosts will also be making an appearance at the event including: Lisa Robertson, David Venable, Dan Wheeler, Antonella Nester, and Jill Bauer! In addition, celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean, who has single-handedly transformed the beauty industry with the wildly successful WEN Hair & Body Care line, is flying in from L.A. with his entire staff and his famous dogs JUST for the party!

Several QVC hosts will be popping in to say hello over the course of the evening in the Studio Park Store.

Exciting Giveaways!

Every half hour starting at 6:30 sharp, we will be giving away the most amazing prizes of QVC products to some very lucky guests! Our GRAND Prize for the evening will be an enormous basket with over $2,000 of QVC BEAUTY PRODUCTS! The Grand Prize winner will be announced that evening on AroundMainLine.com’s Facebook page!

Nom Nom Nom!

Did we mention the delicious complimentary food you can nosh on at the party? Malvern’s popular The Classic Diner will be catering the evening and Delaware’s Desserts by Dana (yeah, those folks of TLC’s The Next Great Baker fame) will be sampling their incredible desserts all night long!

How to RSVP

We have already received well over 300 RSVPS for this incredible event. It is very important that you RSVP in one of three ways so that we can plan to the best of our ability with our fine friends at QVC. Note, you do not have to RSVP to attend. We will accept walk-ins but it is tremendously helpful to us, QVC and our incredible vendors if we know you are attending as well as the size of your party.

1) RSVP on AML’s Facebook Event Page

2) RSVP on QVC’s website

3) Email: rsvp@aroundmainline.com with your name and party size.

Party Attire

Party attire is business casual. Absolutely no baseball caps, ripped jeans or sweatshirts are permitted. Dress to Impress!

In closing, I am beyond excited for this event. It will no doubt be the most maginificent AML event ever and a night to remember. We look forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday, December 7th. My best advice is to arrive between the times of 6-6:30pm as we expect the night to be very popular and we could approach full event capacity at any one time.

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Directions to QVC Studio Park

When you arrive at QVC (1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester) please follow signs to the Studio Store and bear left at the Main QVC sign. Parking lot is on the left hand side. Studio Store entrance will be to your right.

Treasure Island: A Musical Panto

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:30:50 +0000

Photos courtesy of People’s Light and Theatre and Mark Garvin

Andrew Kane, Michael Doherty, and Rachel Brennan in Kathryn Petersen’s Treasure Island: A Musical Panto, with music and lyrics by Michael Ogborn. At People’s Light & Theatre through January 8th. Photo by Mark Garvin.

People’s Light & Theatre presents Treasure Island: A Musical Panto, by Kathryn Petersen, with music and lyrics by Michael Ogborn. It runs November 16, 2011 – January 8, 2012 on the Main Stage. Associate Artistic Director Pete Pryor directs.

In Treasure Island: A Musical Panto, Mother Hawkins and Long John Silver return for the holidays with the rascally rabble aboard Ye Olde Blowharde. They sing, dance, stagger, and swim their way through a few of the Seven Seas in search of Billy Bones’ treasure.

Now a holiday tradition, audiences ages 5-105 have been selling out People’s Light’s Main Stage for eight seasons to see the company’s World Premieres of Panto-spins on classic tales. Treasure Island will be the first time People’s Light is reviving one of its most popular productions, adding new material to make it a special experience for all who enjoyed it the first time, as well as newcomers.
Composer and Lyricist Michael Ogborn joined the creative team for the 2007 version of Treasure Island and has co-written with Playwright Kathryn Petersen all of the Pantos since then: Cinderella (2008), Snow White (2009), and The Three Musketeers (2010).

“With this ensemble and creative staff, we all have great ideas,” Ogborn says. “The respect that everyone has for the process that we put together every year is really extraordinary. And it’s a lot of fun. I have a feeling that this Treasure Island is going to be bigger and better than ever!”

WHAT IS A PANTO?

The Panto is a tradition borrowed from England, where almost every town has a Panto during the holiday season. Pantos are a mix between a fractured fairy tale and a variety show, using familiar stories to form the basis for exaggeration, outrageous jokes, and rollicking songs and dances. They incorporate specific elements, including “the dame” (a man dressed as a woman), audience participation (in the form of cheering the heroes and booing the villains), a “messy bit,” candy passed out to the audience, and a “silly song” that inspires an audience sing-along.

TICKET INFORMATION

Treasure Island: A Musical Panto previews on Wednesday, November 16th and Thursday, November 17th at 7pm. The play opens on Saturday, November 19th at 7pm and runs through Sunday, January 8th. Audiences are encouraged to join the artists after each Thursday evening performance for a conversation about the production.

Single tickets range in price from $35 – $45. For tickets, call the box office at 610.644.3500. Special discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. For more information or to purchase group tickets, call 610.647.1900 x134 or email charles@peopleslight.org. Actors, prices, performance dates and times are subject to change. Additional service charges will apply. Contact the box office for more details.

People’s Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org. Treasure Island is part of the PNC Arts Alive Family Discovery Series.

Paoli Hospital’s Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining Event

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:55:52 +0000

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Survive the holiday season gluten-free thanks to Paoli Hospital’s upcoming November 3rd event! Dr. Keith Laskin is the medical director of Paoli’s Celiac Center.

The holidays are right around the corner and that means family, friends, festivities, and plenty of food. But for those with food intolerances, such as celiac disease, the holidays can be quite a challenge.

It’s hard to imagine that something as seemingly harmless as a piece of bread at a holiday dinner or party could make someone sick. Yet for people with celiac disease, consuming foods containing a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley, can be very harmful, damaging the small intestine and interfering with the absorption of vital nutrients from food.

“The good news is for people with celiac disease, they can still safely enjoy many of their favorite holiday recipes and traditional holiday foods—it just takes some planning, creativity and communication,” says Nancy Falini, MA, RD, LDN, nationally recognized celiac nutrition specialist and consultant to the Celiac Center at Paoli Hospital.

To learn how to create your own gluten-free holiday celebration, the Celiac Center at Paoli Hospital is hosting “Gluten Free Holiday Entertaining” on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 from 6pm to 8:15pm in the Hospital’s Potter Room. The event features Nancy as a guest speaker and samples of gluten-free delicacies from local caterers. Guests are encouraged to bring their own gluten-free favorite holiday recipe to be posted on the Center’s website and for a chance to win a prize.

The Celiac Center at Paoli Hospital is Chester County’s first resource created to raise awareness, educate the community, and provide support for patients unable to digest gluten, a common ingredient found in many foods, including bread and pasta. The Center consists of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nutritionists, nurses, pharmacists, and community educators, who campaign to increase community and physician awareness, expand knowledge, and provide support and disease management for patients and their families. The Center has already inspired a variety of gluten-free items to be included on the hospital’s menu and in the cafeteria.

Dr. Keith Laskin is the medical director of the Celiac Center. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed a residency and fellowship at Temple University Hospital.

Attendees are welcome to bring a friend or relative along to the November 3rd event. Registration is required. Call 1-866-CALL-MLH or visit mainlinehealth.org/events. Seating is very limited so be sure to RSVP today.

For more information about celiac disease or the Celiac Center at Paoli Hospital, call 1-866-CELIAC-1 (866-235-4221).

Malvern Prep’s Annual Open House Sunday, October 30th

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:58:45 +0000

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Click here to view the online photo gallery “A Day in the Life at Malvern Prep” on AroundMainLine.com’s Facebook page.

"Open House is the opportunity to find out all you would want to know about everything Malvern Prep-teachers, curriculum, students, coaches—up close and personal,” enthused Bill Gibson, Dean of Admissions.

For local parents seeking one of the best private academy educations around the Main Line, Malvern Prep is hosting its annual Open House and Academic Scholarship/Entrance Exam on Sunday, October 30th.

Open House is a three-hour program where prospective students and parents can see all aspects of the Malvern Community and have many opportunities to speak with teachers, administrators and coaches. The day will begin for both students and parents at 8:30 a.m. in the O’Neill Center. Following the beginning presentations, students will be dismissed to participate in the Scholarship/Entrance Exam. Pre-Registration for the Scholarship/Entrance Exam is required.

The Open House offers an in depth look at the campus with tours led by students, administrators, faculty and coaches. Parents and prospective students can attend special interest seminars on the middle school curriculum, religion, the arts, and Malvern’s service learning curriculum, college counseling, admissions procedures, academic scholarship /financial aid and more. Families will learn about the extensive extracurricular activities and athletics that Malvern offers and are encouraged to stay for demonstrations by many of the groups. They can also take part in mini classes and departmental presentations on English, Theology, Computer, Languages, Sciences, and the Arts.

Malvern Preparatory School was founded in 1842 by the Augustinian priests as a Catholic secondary and college-level educational institution on what is now the campus of Villanova University. In 1922 the Augustinians moved the secondary school to the Rosengarten Estate in Malvern where it assumed its present name.

Malvern Prep is an independent, Catholic college preparatory school for boys in grades 6 -12. Since 1842, the School’s tradition has been to prepare young men for college, for leadership and for life. Malvern educates its students in a caring environment focused on academics while maintaining balance between spirituality, arts, athletics and activities. Students are learning a foundation of knowledge today so that they may lead with integrity tomorrow.

Fun Facts About Malvern Prep

The state-of-the-art Duffy Arts Center opened in 2008 and stands at the heart of cultural life on campus, with a 600-seat theater, fine arts studios, music rooms and gallery space that showcases student work.

Location
Chester County, Pennsylvania – 418 South Warren Avenue (at the intersection of Warren Avenue and Paoli Pike) in Malvern, PA. The campus is 103 acres of mostly open space next to the site of the Revolutionary War’s Paoli Massacre, a National Historic Landmark.

Enrollment
624 students in grades 6-12

Faculty and Staff
125 faculty and staff
20 administrators
5 Augustinians
74 percent of Malvern faculty holds graduate degrees
8:1 student/faculty ratio overall
18:1 student/faculty ratio in the classroom

Library
Malvern’s Library offers a 20,000-volume book collection, more than 100 periodical subscriptions, the latest in reference database technology, access to a statewide interlibrary loan system, and Internet access.

Technology
Each student learns computer basics and can take a wide variety of computer classes including Advanced Placement computer programming. In five computer labs, featuring 250 computers, students can check their e-mail accounts and work online. Web Design students will have the opportunity to participate in the design and maintenance of the Malvern Web site.

Athletics
Malvern is a member of the Inter-Academic League and the Inter-County Scholastic Hockey League and offers 16 sports.

Fine Arts
The state-of-the-art Duffy Arts Center opened in 2008 and stands at the heart of cultural life on campus, with a 600-seat theater, fine arts studios, music rooms and gallery space that showcases student work. Basic art history and music courses combine offerings that promote hands-on participation and creativity including ceramics, photography, printmaking, Jazz Band, choir, and others.

Activities
From Chess and Robotics clubs to the coed Malvern Theatre Society and even an Ultimate Frisbee team, there’s something for all interests.

For more information on Malvern Prep’s Open House visit: malvernprep.org/openhouse

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Fall 2011 Apple Picking Guide

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:51:12 +0000

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

With fall in full swing, AroundMainLine.com has put together the perfect guide for apple picking around the Delaware Valley.

The leaves are turning, the temperatures are dropping and the apple picking season is most definitely upon us! With fall in full swing, AroundMainLine.com has put together the perfect guide for apple picking around the Delaware Valley. Our local orchards and farms are an integral part of the region’s culture and community and we could not think of a better way to celebrate them!

Here’s to lots of fun adventures, great memories and of course…yummy apples!

Cheers,
Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com

Berks County

Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market
40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, PA
Web: weaversorchard.com
Facebook: Click here to become a Facebook fan
Twitter: @WeaversOrchard
Phone: 610-856-7300
Seasonal Hours (May-October): Monday-Friday 8-7; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday
Winter Hours (November-April): Monday-Friday 8-6; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday
Details: Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market is a fourth generation family farm nestled in the scenic hills of Berks County, just 15 minutes south of Reading, Pennsylvania. The orchard farm market is open year-round featuring fresh, local and homegrown fruits and vegetables. Choose from a variety of bakery fresh pies, pastries and artisan breads, deli sandwiches and cold cuts, free-range meat from local Pennsylvania farms, hormone-free dairy products and much more. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Berks County just 15 minutes south of Reading, between Morgantown and Green Hills on route 10, Weaver’s Orchard is a destination for family fun in Pennsylvania, offering many activities for the family such as festivals, wholesome entertainment and educational events throughout the year.

Snipes Farm, Nursery and Golf
890 W. Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA
Web: snipesfarm.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 215-295-1138
Email: info8@snipesfarm.com
Hours: Open Daily 9am to 4pm
Details: Sister and brother team, Susan Snipes-Wells and Jonathan Snipes, manage the family farm. They hold a vision that Snipes Farm is a green jewel in congested lower Bucks County. A love of the land and a spirit of peace guide the Snipes family, and the many dedicated Snipes employees, as they work to keep the farm a beautiful and welcoming place for the public. A lot has changed since James and Joan Moon arrived in Bucks County in 1682, but 323 years later Snipes Farm’s 150 acres of recreation, fruit orchards and ancient trees still welcome visitors. Apple picking runs through Oct. 30th based on crop availability.

Solebury Orchards
3325 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA
Web: soleburyorchards.com
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Phone: 215-297-8079
Email: mail@soleburyorchards.com
Hours: Thurs to Sunday 9am to 6pm
Details: Solebury Orchards, located in the center of scenic Bucks County, grows peaches, apples, blueberries, raspberries and other fruits. The farm is well known for its high quality fruits which are available from summer through winter at the Solebury Orchards Market. Increasingly popular at the orchard is pick your own, where customers can enjoy themselves surrounded by beautiful fields of berries and orchards. During weekends in September and October there are wagon rides through the orchards for apple picking. All pick-your-own fruit is priced by the pound for whatever you pick, with no additional charges. Apple picking is available through Nov. 7th rain or shine.

Chester County

Highland Orchards
11000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester, PA
Web: highlandorchards.net
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Phone: 610-269-3494
Email: events@highlandorchards.net
Hours: Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm, picking registration ends daily at 5pm.
Details: With over 200 acres of growing crops, Highland boasts twenty varieties of apples. And, you can bet there is plenty of activity this time of year on the farm-from hayrides, a kid korral, scarecrow building and more. Check the orchard blog on their website for daily updates on available apples and upcoming events.

Delaware County

Linvilla Orchards, Media

Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA
Web: linvillaorchards.com
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Twitter: @ILoveThatPlace
Phone: 610-876-8796
Email: apples@linvilla.com
Hours: Farm Market & Pumpkinland: Sunday-Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-9pm
Details: Pick your own apples 9am-6pm every day at Linvilla Orchards. Their Pumpkinland Harvest Festival runs through November 6th. Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lure of the harvest season, local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples. Group programs are available for school and camp tours, evening hayrides with campfires and birthday parties. Hop on a tractor at Linvilla for a harvest hay ride and enjoy a scenic and fun tour of their fields and orchards.

Lehigh County

County Line Orchard
9200 Kings Highway, Kempton, PA
Web: clorchard.com
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Phone: 610-756-6411
Email: todds@enter.net
Hours: July through October: Fri., Sat. and Sun. 10am to 6pm; November: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Details: Apple picking at County Line runs from September through mid November. Varieties still available for picking include: Melrose, Rome, Ida Red, Suncrisp and Goldrush.

Strawberry Acres
1767 Clearview Road, Coplay, PA
Web: strawberryacres.com
Phone: 610-262-8484
Email: upikfruit@verizon.net
Hours: Monday through Friday 9a.m. to 7p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5p.m.; Sunday from 11am to 5 pm
Details: Strawberry Acres provides picking containers and rides to the field. No ladders are needed to pick your own fruit. On weekends during the fall, they offer a hayride through the orchard during operating hours. It’s a fifteen minute ride with a beautiful view of Lehigh Gap and the Blue Mountain. They also offer kids crafting events for fun fall crafts to bring home to mom and dad. This takes place at 11am on Saturdays in September and October in the Johnny Appleseed Schoolhouse. A different craft each weekend—so visitors can come for one or all craft days. Recommended for children ages 5 to 10. Reservation not needed, but preferred for supply purchasing. Minimal fee. Pony Rides: Available to all riders, weekends only! Riders are led by experienced handlers.

For a complete list of locales and times for apple picking across the region, visit: www.pickyourown.org

Buzz: Dressage at Devon Returns!

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Dressage at Devon photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Dressage at Devon attracts more than 700 horses and 35,000 spectators each year over the six-day event.

The annual International Dressage at Devon Horse Show combines world-class dressage competition and the largest dressage/sport horse breed show outside of Europe with international Fall Festival shops, an array of food and the Ladies’ Day Hat Contest. Dressage at Devon will take place from Tuesday, September 27th through Sunday, October 2nd at the Devon Horse Show Grounds.

Dressage at Devon has been the premier North American Equestrian event since its founding by the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association in 1975, and became a separate organization in 2006. It combines world class dressage competition and the world’s largest open breed show with the international Fall Festival show and special activities for the entire family. The six-day event attracts more than 700 horses and 35,000 spectators each year.

This year an exhibition from the Australian horse whisperer Guy McLean promises to draw a large audience. The self-taught Australian has entertained, inspired and educated thousands worldwide in his horsemanship abilities. He is on tour for the first time in the USA with his team of four horses: Hope, Sequel, Pride and Spinnaby.

The Performance Division, which rounds out the week from September 29th to October 2nd, offers spectators the opportunity to see top riders from North and South America and Europe. The horses and riders are judged on their mastery of dressage training and the classes help qualify riders for events like the Olympics, Pan American Games and the World Championships. Locals will have the opportunity to cheer on breeders from Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

Dozens of shops are participating in Dressage at Devon-including Wayne’s popular Blue Horse Boutique!

But Dressage at Devon isn’t all about horses. With the recent interest in hats sparked by the royal wedding in England, the annual Ladies’ Day Hat Contest promises to be bigger and better than ever. Creative entries in the past have included hats adorned with everything from martini glasses to the occasional decorative squirrel. Fascinators are also expected this year!

Sponsored by Feather in Your Cap, The Ladies’ Day Hat Contest will take place on Friday, September 30th at 3pm. All ladies in fancy hats will be admitted to the show at no charge.

Of course, there are also refreshments. “Mimosas on the Midway,” an all-you-can-eat brunch, on Sunday, October 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Centerline Café, is often the focus of a relaxing day out. Spectators interested in something a little more casual can sample ice cream, funnel cakes, soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, fries, micro-brews and wine and cheese.

Dressage at Devon tickets are $10 for general admission. Children under 12 are admitted free. Reserved seating is $25 on Friday, $35 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday and is available online at www.dressageatdevon.org. General admission is available at the door.

About Dressage at Devon

Dressage at Devon, a 501(c) (3) PA non-profit organization, benefits Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc., the oldest and largest therapeutic riding program in the nation. Since 1991, Dressage at Devon has raised in excess of $1,000,000 for Thorncroft.

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