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xx STAFF: xxxCONTENTS Edward S. Condra Publisher Andrew M. Hachadorian Editor Tricia A. Johnston PAGE: 4 Advertising Director Sunday Funday CC is a magazine of the Daily Local News, published every other Wednesday and distributed free throughout Chester County. Our ofﬁ ces are locat- ed at 250 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester PA. Copyright 2009, Daily Local News. Reproduction of CC, in part or in whole, is prohibited without written permission.

PAGE: 5 To advertise in CC, call Black Walnut PAGE: 6 Jim Steinbrecher Winery Reader at 610-430-1138. Recipes COMMENTS: Send comments to: [email protected] [email protected] MARY’S MESSAGE: PAGE: 7 Happy Birthday America! As always, this most American of Chef holidays will be marked by parades, ﬁ reworks and backyard Q&A barbecues. In this issue, Chester County Cuisine and Night- life has you covered for where to get your red, white and blue on in Chester County! Let your hearts swell with pride PAGE: 8 and your bellies ﬁ ll up on summer favorites this holiday Two Cool weekend. I’ll leave you with a quote from humorist Erma Cookies Bombeck to sum up the Fourth of July celebrations for many Americans:

“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence PAGE: 9 every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who ﬁ le by the White House in a show of strength and Fun on muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the Fourth the potato salad gets iffy, and the ﬂ ies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.”

Cheers Mary Bigham Contributing Editor www.wcdish.com We’re on Facebook and Twitter! search for CC: Chester County Cuisine and Nightlife Twitter: @chescocuisine PAGE: 10 Buy Fresh Printed by Buy Local Journal Register Offset Quality you can depend on! 610-280-2295 JournalRegisterOffset.com

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xxx Road Trip: xx Ocean City, MDxx Chester County has got so much to People seem to get really excited And now for some- Melissa will be offering offer year-round, but sometimes a about eating mass quantities of gal’s got to pack her car and hit the food when they go away, so I feel thing completely 20% off your first visit. road! This weekend, let’s head south compelled to recommend Embers. to the other OC -- Ocean City, Md. Note that I hate buffets and have different Parkway Center • 929 South High Street • West Chester, PA 19382 There’s plenty to keep your whole never eaten there myself, but I can Not intimidated by the three-hour www.headquartershair.com • 610-696-0205 0550633 posse entertained and relaxed. tell you it’s better than the buffet- drive? Well add 20 minutes more to on-the-boardwalk-which-shall- visit a place that’s truly unique, remain-nameless and comes highly Assateague Island. By following the The Seacrets out recommended. It’s on Coastal Stephen Decatur Highway, you will The town’s worst-kept secret is Highway at 24th Street. cross the bay bridge onto this Seacrets, the little oasis of Jamaica, dazzling barrier island, home to USA. Whether you spend the whole If it’s atmosphere you crave, try wild ponies. Watch them wade day floating on a raft in the bay or Hooper’s Crab House (12913 Ocean through the bay and graze, or you you head over for dinner (get the Gateway). Bring your eatin’ pants, get out and take a stroll. This is a crabcake sammie!!) and some because the food is phenomenal, great place to spend a romantic dancing, this is the place for the 21- the beer is cold and the views are evening under the stars, with Ray and-older crowd. Their signature amazing! It’s definitely a spot you’ll LaMontagne’s “All the Wild frozen drink, the Pain In The Ass, is have to drive to versus hoofin’ it, Horses” playing softly in the sure to have you forgetting all the but it’s worth the damage to your background. Sigh … Is it time to go real-life pains from back home and carbon footprint. back yet?? feeling the sway of the live island music. This place is the closest you can get to a tropical vacation in the Northeast. They also offer lodging with an on-site hotel … might be a good idea ,depending on how long overdue that vacation is! Seacrets is at 117 West 49th St. Where to get your eat on Whether you’re a Deadhead, a night owl, a bit of a glutton, or even none of the above, you will love Tubby’s! I’m pretty sure this place caters to the 420 crowd, but the 420 crowd has some good taste in beach food! I live for their banana milk- shakes, brownies and all- day breakfast. And I Safe travels really mean all day—they close at 3 a.m. Did I mention and happy the Pac-Man tables? Tubby’s can be found on 59th Street, bro. 0550764 summer! xx JUNE 30, 2010 /PAGE 5

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When winemaker Lance Castle, of Wine Competition for their Merlot “The comment we get a lot is that Black Walnut Winery is at

xxBlack Walnut Winery in Sads- 2007. our place is so welcoming,” said Val- 3000 Lincoln Highway in buryville, decided to begin produc- erie, who confi rms their second lo- Sadsburyville Township. ing wines, his attempt was far from “We want to offer our visitors nice cation will be just as approachable. It’s open Thursday and Fri- , MD small-scale. wine through an interactive experi- “Some people feel that if they don’t day from 2 to 8 p.m., and ence,” Lance said. “We want people have wine knowledge, they can’t Saturday and Sunday from In 2001, with the help of his wife, to enjoy themselves and not feel even ask questions,” she said. “We 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tasting Valerie, and friends Jack and Karen that they have to rush through what don’t want anyone to feel uncom- room is open during hours Kuhn (all of whom are now co-own- we have to offer.” fortable. We are here to offer them of operation and, through ers), they de-stemmed -- by hand -- The winemaker, who adores rub- as much as they want to learn. We October, the winery offers 500 pounds of local grapes. bing elbows with visitors, has been just want people to have fun.” an outdoor concert series caught several times covered in every Saturday and Under the canopy of 40 black wal- grape juice, allowing visitors to sam- Sunday. nut trees at their Kimberton home, ple a wine that, at that very mo- the winemaking continued, with ment, was fi ltering in his facil- the Kuhns taking on even the “non- ity. sexy” jobs, like scrubbing recycled bottles that Lance thought would of- “I enjoy people having fer the most “bang for the buck” fun at our winery, as when having an at-home winery. well as engaging them with what we are In 2006, the Black Walnut Winery working on,” he said. moved to a 200-year-old Chester “We aren’t Mondavi; County bank barn on Lincoln High- everyone gets to inter- way. act with at least one, if not all four, of the “We all had full-time jobs, and owners here. We want would come here nights to work on to talk to the people the barn,” Lance said. who are experiencing our wine.” “We tried to save money and we all Visitors can enjoy pairing knew what we wanted it to be like,” suggestions with chocolate and Valerie said. “It just took us three- cheese, thanks to an ideal working and-a-half years to get it this way.” relationship with Amazing Acres Goat Dairy of Elverson. The owners are now reaping the They suggest their benefi ts of their hard work to restore Spiced Apple 2007 the bank barn to its full potential. with Amazing Black Walnut Winery entered the Acres’ Chipot- local wine market in July 2009. le Chevre; their Blanc The cozy countryside location -- Franc 2007 which features an inviting tasting w i t h room with a fi replace, a special- Amazing events room, a private tasting re- A c r e s ’ serve room, a retail space and an Cranber- ideal processing facility -- is exactly ry goat what the Castles and Kuhns envi- c h e e s e ; sioned. It’s a soothing spot where and their the art of the sniff, the swirl and the Vidal Blanc sip is appreciated, as are wine-in- 2007 with fused conversations and discussions A m a z i n g about the historic building. Acres’ Blue Stil- ton Cheese. Black Walnut Winery is focused on developing the balance of aromas Even more appreciated is and fl avors in their wines. There are the ease and convenience of visiting Safe travels now 17 blends. The winery has al- Black Walnut Winery, and the co- ready received a bronze medal at the owners have decided to open a retail 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show for space and tasting room this summer and happy their Chardonnay 2007, and another at Bridge Street and Gay Street in bronze at the 2010 Pennsylvania Phoenixville. xxxJUNE 30, 2010 / PAGE 6 READERxxxxxxxxx

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xxxx Do you have a gargantuan What you need: What to do: zucchini or an abundance I used a huge zucchini, and some patty pan yellow squash I had. Over medium high heat, add the oil to • coat the bottom of a deep skillet. Add of squash in general? Make • Lots of zucchini/squash (peeled and chopped into chunks) garlic, saute til fragrant. Add onion, this zesty Italian version of • 1 small onion, or 1/2 large (chopped big) saute until almost translucent. Add to- 1 tomato, chopped small, plus its juices. matoes, squash, salt, pepper, and orega- summer squash. It’s good as • no. Cover and simmer on medium/me- 1 garlic clove a side, or serve it with pasta. • dium high for about 20 minutes. Stir 1 TB oregano occasionally. The squash and tomatoes Don’t forget the crusty but- • will make their own savory broth. • Olive Oil tered bread to mop up all the xx • salt to taste Serve with pasta or as a side. yummy broth! • pepper to taste Enjoy!

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GO TO EAT x JUNE 30, 2010 /PAGE 7 Do you have a (10 E. Gay St., West Chester, 610- (24 S. High St., West Chester, 610- The husband and wife team of sieurs, even his nachos are incredi- chef in your 429-8297), admits he has very little 692-5206), surrounds himself with Sean and Marissa Pow- ble.” life? If so, you time to enjoy dining out because he sweets all day, so when he needs ell, owners of the upscale neigh- know that most spends so much time making tempt- something savory, he either heads borhood spots Pietro’s Prime (125 And there you go, folks. It all comes xxculinary profes- ing creations in the kitchen, along to the city or to his favorite spots in W. Market St., West Chester, 484- full circle. What a testament to their sionals have an op- with chef Dave Young. But when he Chester County. “I love Sovana Bis- 760-6100) and Nonna’s (116 E. Gay craft that these skilled culinary stars posite schedule from nine-to-ﬁ vers, goes out, he wants authentic Mexi- tro (696 Unionville Wawaset Rd., St., West Chester, 610-430-0203) are have such an appreciation for each and weekends are the busiest part of can cuisine from Don Gabriel Res- Kennett Square, 610- 444-5600), the huge fans of the food from one of other’s strengths. It’s a very solid their work week. taurant (611 W. Strasburg Rd., West Whip Tavern (1383 N. Chatham Rd., their two restaurants, but when the food chain, if you ask me. Chester, 610-431-3212). His favorite West Marlborough, 610-383-0600) stars align for them to have an eve- Because perfecting the food at work dish? The beef tongue burrito, of and Iron Hill (www.ironbrewery. ning out together, they head to High Photos clockwise from left: Side Bar’s takes so much time and energy, it’s course. com). I also had a really nice meal Street Cafe (322 S. High St., West Chef Blaise Labik; Spence Cafe’s Chef

rare that chefs have an opportunity recently with my friend David Chester, 610-696-7435). “We lovex Paris Rolden; Avalon’s Chef John to go out and have someone else Chef John Brandt-Lee, McDuff at Avalon (312 S. High St., spending time together at work, but Brandt-Lee. prepare them a gourmet meal. So, owner of Avalon Restaurant (re- West Chester, 610-436-4100),” he look forward to the times we can for this Chef Q and A, I decided to vamped to feature rustic Italian said. “Of course, there is always Wal- have a nice meal out,” Marissa said. ask some West Chester chefs what fare), gets his favorite eats at two ly’s Weiner World (on the corner of “Sean really enjoys cajun and creole, they like when they have time to Chester County spots. His top pick Market and High Streets in West and we always have a great dining enjoy someone else’s food. is The Birchrunville Store Cafe (1403 Chester) for a quick lunch, and La experience there.” Hollow Rd., Birchrunville, 610-827- Rancherita (323 E. Gay St., West Chef Paris Roldan (for- 9002), which serves contemporary Chester, 610-918-6200) for some au- The “breakfast queen” of West Ches- merly of Ram’s Head Bar and Grill) French-Italian cuisine, including thentic Mexican grub.” ter, Darla Riccetti, chef at

is now cooking up his culinary cre- one of John’s favorite dishes, the Market Street Grill (6 W. Market St. x ations at Spence Cafe (29 E. Gay St., skate wing. “Their skate wing is Andy Gadaleto, owner of West Chester, 610-429-5328) is West Chester, 610-738-8844). In his fresh and cooked perfectly with a Gadaleto Seafood (929 S. High St., known for her unique and delicious free time, he catches up with his simple, nutty fl avor from brown West Chester, 610-430-7777) works breakfast and lunch specials, so family and plans new menu ideas, butter,” he said. His other favorite with fi lets and shellfi sh all day so, when she is dining out she looks for x but he also sneaks in some time for item is the grilled octopus from Alba when he gets a chance to go out, he something equally delicious. “I have his favorite Chester County food. (7 W. King St., Malvern, 610-644- goes for red meat. “My favorite spot a favorite chef and I will go where he What is his go-to? “I love Nooddi 4009). “It is so tender and has a fra- has to be Brandywine Prime (1617 goes,” she said. And what chef does

Thai’s pad thai,” he said. “It’s hard to grance from the wood-fi re grill. It’s Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610- she love so much? Paris Roldan, now x fi nd a place that makes it well, and done perfectly,” he said. “I really 388-8088). They have the best burg- at Spence Cafe. “His appetizers are their pad thai is consistently good. love what Alba’s chef, Sean Wein- er. I eat fi sh fi ve times a week and awesome and I love his Japanese When I try to make it at home, I berg, is doing with local products occasionally I need a big, juicy burg- pizza (a spiced dough with a cream manage to never get it quite right.” and ingredients.” er loaded with mushrooms without sauce topped with cheese, mush- having to make it myself,” he said. rooms, asparagus and shrimp). He Chef Blaise Labik, from Chris Curtin, master choco- “And on Fridays their burgers are does a bit of everything -- Mexican the popular Side Bar & Restaurant latier and owner of Eclat Chocolate half off.” empanadas, French croque mon-

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Two Cool Cookies xxxx BY AMY move into Farmer’s Market STRAUSS SPECIAL xxxx TO CC Oreo cookies have their charm, as do cream and cookies’ business, Two recently visited Willow Creek Or- miered their concoctions at the whoopie pies, but when it comes to Cool Cookies. chards of Collegeville to purchase local market, taking a year off last

x dessert sandwiches, nothing trumps pounds of berries to swirl within year until they reemerged this the classic ice-cream variety. The bakers and ice cream makers, their organic milk blend, one that summer, with their ﬁrst day back both raised in Phoenixville, “have uses Seven Stars’ Farm’s heavy on Sat., June 12. The ice cream sandwich — invented shared endless memories and cream. sometime around the 1890s — has countless scoops of ice cream and “We were well-received,” she con- long pleased tastebuds, far before the cookies” over the years, beginning “We use all organic products and tinued. “We saw a lot of familiar

x Chipwich attempted to steal the show. when they met at age 14, during as much local as we can, too,” said faces from years ago, even the reg- the summer at a local field hockey Viscusi. “We like to feature what’s ulars came back and it was nice to However, even spanning a century’s camp. in season, so we rotate our com- see them.” time, ice cream has not been left out of binations to keep up with what is the sandwich trend, and local residents From classmates and great friends, fresh.” With a fresh strawberry and straw- x Jessica Viscusi and Marisa McLaugh- to business partners and now berry cheesecake creamy ice in lin have reestablished the icy sugared mothers, Viscusi and McLaughlin Renting a certified kitchen in Ber- tow, Two Cool Cookies will now, squares via their organic and local ice decided two years back to provide wyn, Two Cool Cookies, with the besides offering their beloved ice the local community with deli- assistance of several ice cream cream sandwiches, also be selling cious and good-for-you desserts makers, sculpt their rectangular ice eight ounce containers of their Planning A Party? that wouldn’t compromise the cream squares from scratch as they blends. sweet treats’ taste. freshly prepare for their stand at Birthdays-Graduations-Picnics the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market. Several of their ice cream flavors Call For Our Catering Menu “Everybody loves cookies and ice that are worth a mention include cream,” said McLaughlin. “People The sandwiches aren’t stamped out their apple pie, lemon mascarpone, are looking for healthier alterna- either, but instead hand-shaped peanut butter, orange cream, mint tives that are also organic, and we and baked, with the founders chocolate chip, pumpkin, black are a green indulgence.” putting each sandwich individu- raspberry, and of course, classic va- ally together themselves. From nilla and chocolate. The crafty ladies, McLaughlin of shortbread and graham cracker, Chester Springs and Viscusi of Ea- to chocolate and chocolate chip, Two Cool Cookies will appear at gleville, conceptualized Two Cool the food-loving females case their the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market Cookies from scratch, both the sleek rectangular cookies outside on select weekends, and at least cookies and the ice cream blends, of a generous amount of home- once a month. The deliciously- using all-natural, simple ingredi- made ice cream. minded duo also invites the area ents combined with the best pro- community to request special or- duce of the local area. “We found that the sandwich con- ders for parties and functions. struction was kind of like crafting,” With strawberry said McLaughlin. And, while their ice cream com- season on the binations are sweet, savory and brinks, the Two years endless, the important question is females ago, the why such a moniker as “Two Cool d u o Cookies”: “We are doing a sand- pre- wich made of two cookies that are cooled by ice cream — it just works for us. Also, there are two of us,” concluded McLaughlin.

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x JUNE 30, 2010 /PAGE 9 Have a blast on the Fourth! The Fourth of July is a wonderful begin at about 9:45 p.m. $10 parking Saturday BY holiday for so many reasons. When fee at the park and Herr’s Corporate MARY we celebrate the country that we are Center, with shuttles from parking July 10 BIGHAM all so lucky to live in, I look forward areas. Events start at 5 p.m. (Rain to the delicious smells of grills fi ring date: July 4). WC DISH Uwchlan up tasty summertime food. But we cannot forget the breathtaking, Township heart-skipping sights and sounds of Sunday Community fi reworks! July 4 Day Thanks to our friends at www.ches- Tredyffrin Music, games, food and promised tercountyfi reworks.com, you can “fun for all.” The self-proclaimed take the guesswork out of the Township Annual “Best Fireworks in Chester County,” wheres, whats and whens of all the 4th of July Free. Lionville Park, Devon Drive, fi reworks displays. The following is Exton. a listing from them, but be sure to Celebration visit online to get all the exciting de- Fireworks at dusk. Joe Biaone Jazz Celebrate tails! Ensemble from 7 to 9 p.m. Chester- Coatesville brook. Free. Fireworks at dusk, following a day Friday 2nd Annual of children’s events. Free. July 2 Philadelphia Area Norco Fire United Sports Idiotarod and Company Fair Training Center Phoenixville 10:30 p.m. Pottstown. Free. 144 W. Fireworks Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown. 610-323- Downingtown 3263. Phoenixville, from 4 to 9:45 p.m. Events start at 5 p.m. and include Shopping cart races followed by fi re- performances by Downingtown works. School of Rock. Free. 1426 Marshall- Longwood Gardens ton Thorndale Rd., Downingtown. Longwood Gardens “Ladies & 610-466.9744 Founder’s Favorites Gentlemen, Saturday 9:15 p.m. Admission fees apply. The Beatles” July 3 Fountains and Whitford Country Fireworks Ludwig’s Corner Club 9:15 p.m. Admission fees apply. Horse Grounds. Exton Fireworks hosted by Ludwig’s Cor- Sunday ner Fire Company at dark. Free, but Fireworks at dusk. A private country a donation to park is appreciated. club up on the hill. Tip from Ches- July 11 (Rain date July 10). tercountyfi reworks.com: “We’ve been told you can see the fi reworks Miller Park Downingtown from the Jeff D’Ambrosio car dealer- Exton ship parking lot below, or the Lowe’s Good Neighbor Day parking lot, if you don’t mind tons 7:15 p.m. concert, followed by 9:30 Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., with enter- of light pollution.” p.m. fi reworks. Free. tainment all day at Kerr Park on Pennsylvania Avenue. Free. Crowd avoidance tip from Chestercounty- Chester Valley Brandywine fi reworks.com: “You can see Kerr Golf Club Picnic Park Park fi reworks from the CCIU!” Malvern Fireworks at dusk. Admission fee, Nottingham but there may be some good free Fireworks at dusk. Private country viewing spots in the area. County Park club event, but they say you can Freedom Fest watch in your car from the Great Valley School District parking lot Concert and fi reworks. Fireworks on Church Road.

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Chester County is home to several Acres are gentle and friendly.x Kennett Square’s Talula’s Table. cheeses small, family-run produce and They’re raised on good quality hay livestock operations, including a year-round, in addition to being Debbie says that her cheeses are handful of cheese makers. Fred and grass fed and supplied with healthy crafted from original concepts, BY Debbie Mikulak, of Elverson, grains. rather than trying to replicate well- AMY operate Amazing Acres Goat Dairy known blends. The couple likes STRAUSS LLC with a herd of 32 goats. Ten animals are milking goats, so their business to be defined as a SPECIAL vowing to never “over-milk” or local production for local people. TO CC The business, inspired by Debbie’s “over-pasteurize” their animals, the 4-H upbringing, just marked its couple also purchases goat’s milk to Amazing Acres sets up shop at the one-year anniversary. add to the quantity needed for Boyertown Farmers’ Market, West cheese making. Chester Growers’ Market and West As children, Debbie and her twin Reading Farmers’ Market. sister had been proud owners of Allowing friends to taste-test her goats. Debbie thought she’d return creations, Debbie pinpointed her “Taking the time to sit there is to goat farming when she retired, most popular, especially the many beneficial,” said Debbie of her but the twins and their families variations of chevres, a fresh cheese farmer’s market participation. “You managed to buy sheep and goat with a consistency similar to cream gain exposure, sell a lot of products x x herds in the 1980s. cheese. It has a tangy and mild and receive instant feedback.” x finish. The sisters ran a fiber processing Amazing Acres also hosts cheese business from home, but sold the Coming up with blends like her tastings and seminars at different business after a couple of years. Herbs de Provence (a blend of venues. Keeping the goats, Debbie and Fred rosemary, thyme, savory, fennel moved to Honey Brook, and seed, basil, lavender and marjoram), Amazing Acres cheeses can be through the course of different Rosemary Lemon, Dill, Chipotle, purchased at Kimberton Whole farms and full-time jobs, took 25 Cracked Pepper, and the well- Foods and soon will be featured years to embrace the concept of a known Cranberry, she makes sure cheesy career. each one is tested by the likes of at Brick Oven Bread on Bridge Abby Morgan and Kate Stroh of Street in Phoenixville. Visit Debbie believes the work is in her www.amazingacresgoatdairy. genes. John Klossner, her paternal com or call 610-913-7002. grandfather, was an award-winning cheese maker who won acclaim for his Swiss blend. He ran five beloved cheese factories in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Fred manages the outdoor workings of their farm and herd, which is mostly Nubian goats.

The owners use Nubian milk in their cheeses because it is milder. Goat milk “is a healthier product and easier on the human body,” Debbie said. “Goats have always been my favorite because of their personalities.”

Social butterﬂies and attention- grabbers, the goats at Amazing

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x x to town for a good cause Three new venues along High Street in West Chester Lynch, Bradbury Mattes, Maria Mo- with more than 50 items, including The Hickman’s expansion. The

x will showcase creations by local artists as part of the sev- rales, Amory Stedman, Super and a variety of regional experiences, Hickman is a non-profit, Quaker- enth annual “The Art of Caring” event benefitting The Nancy Thompson. golf outings, and arts and crafts based organization that has provid- rather than trying to replicate well- Hickman senior living facility. items that make great holiday gifts. ed independent and assisted living “We are honored to have such tal- The event is also renowned for its to seniors in West Chester since x The three new retailers taking part in “The Art of Caring” ented artists take part in ‘The Art of fine food, beverages and ambience. 1891. The first phase of expansion are Penwick Design, Kati Mac Florist and A Taste of Ol- Caring,’” said Pamela Costanzi, se- plan is the 60-unit Mary Taylor ive. Returning businesses hosting artworks are Jane nior development director of The “There are still opportunities for House, under construction in the

Amazing Acres sets up shop at the x Chalfont, Wag Your Tail, Sunset Hill Jewelers, Visual Ex- Hickman. “For the past seven years, sponsorships,” Costanzi said. “Sup- 300 block of North Walnut Street. Boyertown Farmers’ Market, West pansion Gallery, Kaly, Ruby Slippers, Fulton Bank and we have been privileged to have porting ‘The Art of Caring’ is a fun Subsequent phases will include re- Chester Growers’ Market and West Gawthrop Greenwood. well-known area artists paint furni- way to give back to the community placement of the Sharpless-Hall

x ture to be auctioned. And having lo- and our seniors.” For more informa- Building and updating the Hickman This year, 12 regional artists will create one-of-a kind cal businesses support our efforts by tion and tickets to the event, contact Memorial buildings, also on North country-style benches or Shaker-style side chairs. The prominently displaying these works Costanzi at 484-760-6416. Walnut Street. For more in- benches and chairs will be put up for auction on Oct. 8. of art is another great act of generos- formation, visit farmer’s market participation. “You x ity towards The Hickman.” Funds raised www.thehick- gain exposure, sell a lot of products Before the auction, the pieces will be fea- at the auc- man.org. tured at the various West Chester The event also t i o n

x businesses. The ﬁrst display will features a befit be from July 16 until Aug. 31, s i l e n t tastings and seminars at different and then the pieces will be a u c -

x switched to different lo- tion Amazing Acres cheeses can be cations from Sept. 2 until Oct. 6. purchased at Kimberton Whole

x Foods and soon will be featured The featured artists at Brick Oven Bread on Bridge are Laura Barton, William Basciani, www.amazingacresgoatdairy. x Evalyn Eckman, Bonnie Grilli, John Hannaﬁn, Mitch

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Montez Memories of John Hendrix has been releasing inde- Compass pendent music via her own label The Deep End since 1996. The selections on this Horizon Music Group Larry Groce, host of NPR‘s “Moun- latest release are stellar, with a tain Stage,” once said of John Hart- great mix of horns, mandolin, pia- no and strings. Livingston Various In its original form, rock was a ford, “He was one of the rarest of blend of blues, country and gospel musical birds. He had one foot Joining the core band of Hendrix, Taylor music. Christine Ohlman practices deeply rooted in the past and the Artists Lloyd Maines (who also produced rock the old-fashioned way. other always at least a few steps Last Alaska Moon into the future -- and both were this release), and Glenn Fukunaga Putumayo Presents: is an impressive gang of guest play- With her band, Rebel Montez, the dancing.” This CD was recorded to Chesky ers: Stanley Smith, Drew Womack, South Africa longtime Connecticut resident commemorate the 10th anniversa- Richard Bowden, John Mills, Riley takes rock back to its roots on “The ry of Hartford’s passing. Some people only know Livings- Putumayo Osbourn, Mark Gonzalez, John Sil- Deep End,” her first album of origi- ton Taylor as James Taylor‘s older va, Pat Manske and others. All of nal material in five years. It’s a var- The John Hartford Stringband brother, or as part of the Taylor sib- Just in time for the World Cup fes- these contributions bring a ”full- ied collection, featuring contribu- plays in homage, but the perfor- ling musical family. Those who ap- tivities, the good folks at Putumayo band“ sound to this album, and the tions from Ian Hunter, Dion mances are original and fun. The preciate his work, though, realize make it easy to explore the music music elevates the lyrics. of South Africa with a 12-track DiMucci, Marshall Crenshaw, Le- record moves at a pace that will be he‘s a skillful singer/songwriter in von Helm and Big Al Anderson on familiar to old Hartford fans -- from his own right. compilation that spotlights the di- Her stop-and-smell-the-roses track 15 songs that range from brisk hot fiddling to well-written ballads, versity of the country‘s sounds. “Slow Down” shimmers. An uppity shuffles to subtle twang to shades humorous tunes and waltzes. All He writes contemplative, lyrically blues track called “Hand Me Down You won‘t find any vuvuzela horns of doo-wop. but a few of the songs are original specific songs; creates likeable Hartford material, even including Blues” is great, as is the wonderful tunes that often contain autobiog- droning away in the background wordplay of “Berlin Wall.” The Ohlman anchors the proceedings a few unreleased demo cuts from raphy as well as larger issues; and is here. The multilingual collection road-warrior track “Roll On,” which with her throaty, rock survivor’s the 1960s of Hartford picking, sing- a seasoned road veteran (he recent- includes classic Afro-jazz from features the harmony vocals of voice, radiating gritty attitude on ing and whistling. ly entered his fourth decade as a Miriam Makeba, Zoro’s reggae, the Womack, is fantastic as well. pioneering Afro-folk protest music opener, “There Ain’t No Cure” musician), acknowledged for en- (pure rock and roll blues with help Bela Fleck, Alison Brown, Tim gaging concerts. of Johannes Kerkorrel, Soul Broth- “Cry ’Till You Laugh” includes a on the chorus from fellow Con- O‘Brien and others appear on the ers’ mbaqanga and the spiritual couple of Ike Eichenberg covers. necticut resident Ian Hunter), and record, singing and paying tribute On this latest effort, Taylor focuses strains of the Soweto Gospel Choir. “Take Me Places” has been a staple letting the emotion flow on “Cry to their mentor and friend. Hart- on family, friendship and faith. He No matter the style, the songs fea- of Hendrix live shows for more Baby Cry,” a duet with DiMucci, ford fans will appreciate the hu- begins capably with the pop-par- ture beautiful harmonies from than a decade, but has just now (fi- who helmed the Belmonts. They morous, tender, and sometimes celed title track, an amiable ode to singers and players alike, cool gui- nally) made it onto a studio album. talk back and forth on the verses, whimsical and unpolished singing amity, memories and kinship that tar licks, infectious rhythms, and “You Belong In New Orleans” is a explaining their respective posi- style of the band on songs like showcases Taylor‘s warm tenor lyrics that speak of peace, justice jazzy new addition to her reper- tions over shuddering tremolo gui- “Lorena,” “Bring Your Clothes Back voice. The keenly etched character and inclusiveness. toire. tar, and sing ruefully of missed op- Home” and “Love Grown Cold.” sketching one of Taylor‘s It‘s unfortunate that this collection portunities on the chorus. trademarks is echoed on bluegrass- The CD ends with a previously un- The principal gem among many in bunted “Henry,” a first-person ac- doesn‘t include any of the Zulu this package is the beautiful ballad That‘s followed by “What‘s the released snippet (“Fade Out”) fea- count of an Appalachian dowser street music made famous by John- “1000 Times.” In the mid-section, Matter with You Baby,” that finds turing Hartford alone with his gui- and single father to a mute daugh- ny Clegg and his bands Juluka or Hendrix’s voice simply soars sky- her harmonizing wonderfully with tar. It’s a touching end to this ter. Savuka, but this still remains a ward. Frankly, she has never sound- both Crenshaw and Helm. The tribute. great introductory listen and a ed better. must-have for anybody who loves standout track on the disc, “Like Taylor‘s mountain man music is to explore. Honey,” has a sound similar to clas- flavored by Dan Tyminski‘s guitar sic Stax soul. Terri and Ron Block‘s banjo. Tyminski BY and Block are also highlighted dur- SEANxxx “The Deep End” is a blast from the Hendrix ing the humorous, first-person fu- HICKEY not-too-distant past, when musi- gitive narrative “I‘m In a Pickle,” a SPECIAL cianship and camaraderie were Cry Till You Laugh country-pop piece underscored by TO CCxxx more important than sterilizing steel pan drums that contribute a the final product through auto tun- Wilroy trace of the Caribbean. ing. This is the real stuff, and those xxx who like their music honest and “Wail Theory,” the harmonica- Of all the subtle surprises, the most pure can‘t do any better than this driven, rocking first track of “Cry unexpected is a timely reconstruc- record. ’Till You Laugh,” is somewhat com- CONTINUED ON PG 13 D

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xxx xxThe Blob Is Coming! BY There are sane, good-natured folks for a good time. line-up of the most entertaining ened our fair Phoenixville, and CAROLYN out there who enjoy horror movies. shows, screenings, contests and spreads to other venues, restaurants MCSWEEN Others -- either nerds or art school I won’t say which of these categories “shenanigans” ever to be inspired by and retailers all over town. On July grads -- have a highly refined taste I belong to, and it doesn’t really mat- a low-budget 1950’s sci-fi horror 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., this in- PHOENIXVILLE for the cult classic. And then there ter. Whatever the attraction -- and classic that was filmed in Chester cludes the BlobFest 2010 Street Fair, FUNGUIDE.COM are some who enjoy the occasional there are many of them -- Phoenix- County. where all activities are free for the x wide-screen trip down memory lane, ville’s annual BlobFest is one of the blobbing. or who are thrilled by historical re- area’s most popular summer events. Prepare yourself for a weekend of enactments, and still another slice spectacle from July 9 to 11. BlobFest The Colonial has a full schedule of of the population who doesn’t care This year, all things Blob are taking kicks off at the famous Colonial BlobFest festivities on their website, about any of it but are always ready over Phoenixville with a monstrous Theatre, where The Blob first threat- www.thecolonialtheatre.com.

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xxxxxxx CHICAGO Celebrates Their Fortieth Anniversary At The American Music Theatre Few recording artists have enjoyed can Music Theater in Lancaster, PA. Man, “Make Me Smile” and “(I’ve with the winning bid was brought Chicago’s tour continues through- the long and successful career ac- The Band offered a line-up of long Been) Searchin’ So Long”. on stage to perform the song “If You out the U.S. and abroad into Novem- corded to the band “Chicago”. A time members, including Walter Leave Me Now” with the band. Fol- ber. For more info on what the band cross between pop, big band, jazz Parazaider, Lee Loughnane and Throughout Chicago’s current tour, lowing a lengthy encore, the band is up to, go to www.chicagotheband. and R & B, Chicago distinguished James Pankow on horns, Robert fans can go on-line and bid on an op- exited the stage to a most deserved com. To stay on top of shows com- themselves early on as one of the Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Ja- portunity to sing with the band on standing ovation. Afterwards, band ing to the American Music Theatre, most dynamic and original musical son Scheff (bass), Tris Imboden stage with proceeds benefitting The members signed autographs for a go to www.amtshows.com acts to enter the public arena. Flow- (drums) and Keith Howland (gui- American Cancer Society. Midway handful of the remaining faithful ing bass lines with melodic key- tar); as well as recent additions Lew through tonight’s con- before heading off to the next boards, a steady beat, an exhilarat- Pardini (keyboards & vocals) and cert, a young town. xxxxxxx ing horn section and just the write Drew Hester (percussion). woman vocal proved to be an ideal combi- nation. The recipients of numerous Having flown to Los Angeles to Grammy honors, multiple Ameri- make an appearance on the season can Music Awards, a star on Holly- finale of the hit TV show “Ameri- wood’s Walk of Fame and a Chicago can Idol” the night before, Chi- street dedicated in their honor, Chi- cago played an energized two- x cago has achieved record sales that hour set covering all the now top one hundred million, in- classics as well as some more cluding twenty-one top ten singles, obscure pieces. The audience five consecutive number one al- comprised predominantly bums and eleven number one sin- of baby-boomers, greeted gles, five of which have gone gold. the band with a thunderous Of their thirty-two albums, twenty- applause, standing up and five have been certified platinum. swaying with every beat x They are second only to the Beach throughout the night. The Boys in the number of songs to make vocals of Scheff, Lamm, How- the Billboard charts. Now celebrat- land and Pardini were flaw- ing their fortieth year, Chicago is less, accentuated by a highly back out on the concert scene, mark- charged horn and rhythm sec- ing this monumental achievement tion. Just when you thought you with an audience that has remained had heard all of your favorite Chi- fiercely loyal cago songs, they brought another one out of the vault. Standouts in- x Recently, Chicago opened their cur- cluded “Saturday in the Park”, “Be- rent tour by appearing at the Ameri- ginnings”, “Just You and Me”, “I’m a xxxxxxx xxxHE SAID WHERE TWO SINGLES MEET AND REVIEW JUNE 30, 2010 /PAGE 16

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brewery isn’t on my list of things to do, but I had BREWERY TOUR: point. I think it is such a compliment xxx heard such great things about this place I was • JENNY: The tour was cool. Again, I when a guy pays for you that this was CALLING excited to check it out. It’s laid out very nicely am not a beer drinker, but it was just another sign he wasn’t interested inside, and lots of people were waiting to be interesting to see the process that beer is and that he wasn’t my type. ALL SINGLES! NICK: seated. The menu was awesome. There were so made. It was like being in an episode of • The conversation was good, If you would like to take part in HE SAID, SHE many things I wanted to try, it was hard to make but unfortunately, there was no chemis- “Modern Marvels.” SAID, please email your name, age, job title a decision. • NICK: We did not sample any beers, try. xxxand hobbies along with a picture to wcdish@ NICK: • I had never been to Victory. The but the tour was excellent. gmail.com. When we have a match for you, atmosphere was upbeat and the menu had many DID YOU EXCHANGE NUMBERS? we will let you know. choices. xx

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x With liberty and justice for all ... idiots There’s no shortage of opinions on things to amuse others – and them- race in a team uniform or cos- the scores of cart-racing Idiots this register, and prizes awarded, can be what makes this country great, or selves. And because we believe the tumes, as well as with creatively July Fourth, be at the starting line found at www.phoenixvillecham- on how best to celebrate the free- most important thing you can do modified shopping carts. To this in downtown Phoenixville, ready ber.org or by calling race official doms we gratefully enjoy. The with awesome public space is ... ingenuity, team-work and chance, to roll, at 5 pm. To be among the in- Kim Cooley at 610-933-3070. If the beautiful thing is we can celebrate use it.” add some healthy competition – in nocent bystanders and amazed on- Race of Idiots doesn’t sound like it any way we like and no one can which teams can devise ways to lookers, come downtown for live your box of cupcakes, go to www. tell us otherwise. For the record, The Philadelphia sabotage opponents – and the ef- entertainment and for the day’s phoenixvillefunguide.com for a Area Idiotarod was not invented forts of volunteer checkpoint mar- grand fireworks finale at dusk. complete listing of July Fourth But what could unite us on the his- here in Phoenixville. The all-hu- shals and race officials, and you’re events in Phoenixville. toric birthday of our nation when man version of the 1,000-mile Alas- channeling the Founding Fathers More details about the race, in- we do not share a single, common kan Iditarod dog sled race was first in just a three- to four-mile cluding rules, heritage with which to identify? conceived in San Francisco in 1994, stretch of madness. how to Admittedly, the America we see in and the idea has been borrowed in magazine ads – of white picket cities all around the country, from Really, the name fences and strawberry shortcake – Portland to Cincinnati to New of the race says is not everyone’s America. York. And while the event is not it all. All it inherently patriotic, it does takes (be- For the second year running, Phoe- strangely embody the same spirit sides some nixville finds a way around this di- of freedom on which the United of “your dig- lemma by hosting a community States was founded. nity plus a event with no apparent symbolic small fee,” meaning, and such obscure origins There is, for instance, no designat- of course) is that it has no exclusive ties to any ed course for reaching the check- the right one tradition. points and finish line. Individual kind of crazy teams must determine the best to be in the The Philadelphia Area Idiotarod is course to follow and hope that un- game. a competition in which teams of suspecting pedestrians and traffic five people -- four of them strapped cooperate. Participants may also To be counted among to a shopping cart and one steering the ungainly thing -- traverse the streets and sidewalks of town in a race to stop at designated check- points and be the first to reach the finish line.

The Idiotarod might sound like an especially odd addition to your In- dependence Day festivities. A head- line on the website of the event or- ganizer, the Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce, reads aptly, “What do shopping carts and ﬁreworks have in common?”

But the absurdity is by design, as the registration packet for the Idio- tarod explains. “A group of us decided that Phoenixville needs to start doing more fun stuff ... Be- cause we want to live in a town

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BY For years, Martin Sexton has chan- Sexton left his home in Syracuse citing. In this situation, I‘ll be play- we‘re a unified population, we‘re SEAN neled his love of soulful folk, blues, for Boston’s coffeehouse scene in ing to a small group of my fans as harder to conquer. I think it‘s im- HICKEY rock and pop into accessible, emo- 1989, when he began busking and well as introducing my music to portant to look at everyone as just tional songs that recall the work of playing open-mic nights. Recorded much larger audience, with most being our brothers and sisters.” SPECIAL Van Morrison, Al Green or Otis in a friend’s attic in 1990, Sexton’s of them coming in to find their TO CC Redding. Though he often per- cassette-only self-released debut, seats while I‘m playing. As for the tour with Matthews, Sex- forms in small theaters, Sexton will “In the Journey,” sold 15,000 copies ton said, “I‘m really honored and crank that up a notch or two as he before it was later reissued. After “Because of that, I need to fashion a thrilled that Dave thought enough opens for the Dave Matthews Band winning the National Academy of strong, start-to-finish set of songs of my music to include me on his in Camden. Songwriters’ Artist of the Year that will grab the audience early tour. Even though his band will be award in 1994, Sexton has contin- and build throughout my time on taking a break from the road in A self-taught guitarist and singer, ued to tour while taking time to stage. When I finish, the hope is 2011, his shows have become a release 1996’s “Black Sheep,” 1998’s that I leave them wanting more staple of summertime and the gold “The American,” 2000’s “Wonder and that I‘ve piqued their curiosity standard for concertgoers. I‘m look- Bar,” 2007‘s “Seeds” and his most enough for them to explore my ing forward to playing for his fans recent release, “Sugarcoating” -- all music a little deeper.” as well as my own, and hope every- to critical acclaim. one can get there early enough to Sexton often uses a savvy songwrit- enjoy my opening set.” JULY 4TH WEEKEND!! His organic, introspective tunes er‘s trick: He seduces listeners by would seem to be a perfect coun- setting his observations to a brisk, Martin Sexton will be opening BIG BANG BBQ - WINE, FOOD & MUSIC terbalance to the jamming, sprawl- bouncy arrangement, reeling peo- for the Dave Matthews Band at Saturday & Sunday July 3rd & 4th ing songs of Dave Matthews. In a ple in before they can back out. 7 p.m. on June 30 and July 1 at Enjoy Wine Tasting ($6/person to sample 7 wines), recent phone interview, Sexton This holds true on “Sugarcoating.” the Susquehanna Bank Center, talked about the upcoming gig, live music and fabulous food! 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. Amazing BBQ meats & sides available for purchase from Jimmy’s BBQ of and how he would have to ap- “That‘s the kind of record I wanted Malvern. Voted Best of the Main Line and Suburbs 2007 and 2008. proach this show differently from to make,” he said. “I wanted to write Visit www.livenation.com. Wines available for purchase by the glass and by the bottle. FREE LAWN CONCERTS BOTH DAYS: BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND the ones he plays in those smaller songs that focused more on how xxxTickets are $40 to $75. BLANKETS. SATURDAY JULY 3RD - Holt 45, 1pm-5pm venues. much we are all alike, as opposed SUNDAY JULY 4TH - Scott Wham, 1pm-5pm *********************************** to the ways in which we‘re differ-

“First off, the entire scale of the ent. I don‘t like the way there is so x x BWW 1ST ANNIVERSARY! show is vastly different for me,” he much focus in America on our dif- xxx said. “Usually, I have a certain set ferences -- that someone is either of songs in mind for a show, and I white or black, dumb or smart, rich Saturday, July 31st tweak that list a bit here and there or poor. I really think we need to We are still planning the fun and activities so keep an eye on our website

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Weather permitting, the Saturday night concert will be held outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors and seating will be restricted to the 50 advance ticket holders. Purchase tickets in advance at the winery or by calling 610-857-5566. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and food. Purchase wine by the glass or bottle. No other alcohol allowed on site.

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When they say the squeaky wheel gets without support or sufﬁcient monetary may not be a great salesman, or even a Have you ever felt the grease, I think they mean that com- compensation -- can be a hellish place. I very good speller, or even vaguely gram- underappreciated,either plaining or vocalizing displeasure at the don’t know about you, but at home I en- matically correct. I am, if nothing else, a status quo often gets more credence then joy much love and support that can go a great creator of my own unique brand of at work or at home? quietly going about your business with- long way in this often unappreciative art. Because, when creating artwork, Of course you have.We all out rocking the boat. world. nothing you do is right or wrong … it is just who you are. It’s all about creativity, have sometimes. As a society, I have been known to rock a boat until it So take this advice from this professional which in my heart can be unbound. we focus so much on the tips over. And I know, as a former sailor, if boat rocker: Remember that positive feed- the boat is small enough, tipping it back back and some kind words in the work- If you would like to experience a little bit negative aspects of our lives over is often just as easy as the initial cap- place can go a very long way, but never as of this artist’s creativity, I am a part of a or interactions that we forget sizing. much as monetary compensation. They group art show at Barnaby’s in West Ches- do call it work for a reason. Any of you ter. It’s not the usual Mecca of artistic ex- to appreciate the everyday Granted, not everything that was in the readers who are trying to infer anything pression, but it has a well-rounded group

positive things. boat before the initial incident may still from my social commentary, I would like of local artists. Many are alumni of WCU.

be in the boat. If it’s something important, to point out that I don’t get paid to write, I So please come and enjoy our local ﬁrst

such as your lunch or perhaps a life pre- do it because I enjoy it. It’s not work. But I Fridays, especially this one on July 2, from server, you may regret your actions. Then do paint pictures for a living and that is a 6 to 9 p.m. Have a drink and look at some

again, if it’s an unwanted passenger or lot of work. But I also do it because I love unique artwork, and please try to have x a perhaps a scary spider or any other unit. nice day. wanted vermin, the end result may be quite favorable. Enough chit-chat about things we all -- James xxxx have to go through from time to time. Many times, I ﬁnd that the workplace -- Let’s talk about my art career, because I

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xx Tim Flaherty, the president of En- director of the new show and an the younger is going on to a solo and Laura, a sex therapist who was “They can sing, get up and dance

xxtertainment Events Inc., and Louise actress playing one of the roles. career. There is Barbara, who start- the show‘s all-time favorite guest. and just have a good time. Women Roche, a British playwright, have ed the show 10 years ago; and Jan- love to talk and giggle and this is a xxdiscovered a theatrical goldmine. “Tim conceived it and convinced ice, who was added to the show “One of the reasons audiences love great way to do that.” Louise to write it,” she said. “It‘s a ﬁve years later. the show is the music,” Carter said.

xx They knew that girls just want to natural segue from ‘Girls Night, “It features hit songs from Beyonce, “Girl Talk, The Musical” will be

xxhave fun. It doesn‘t matter if the The Musical’ to ‘Girl Talk, The Mu- “Janice, who is uptight and ambi- Aretha Franklin, Pink, Carrie Un- staged June 30 at 8 p.m. at the Du- girls are single, married, widowed sical.’ It‘s not a sequel, but it‘s in the tious, is taking the show away from derwood, the Pointer Sisters - all Pont Theatre, Hotel DuPont, 10th

xx xxor divorced. More importantly, it same vein. Barbara. So that leads to a lot of these great powerful women. and Market streets, Wilmington, doesn‘t matter how old they are. conﬂict on the ﬁnal night. The play Del. Tickets are $38 to $55. Call

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Roche and Flaherty have joined forces again, and the result is “Girl Talk, The Musical.” The show will have its world premiere at the Du- Pont Theatre. The lively show will be presented on June 30.

It‘s expected that, like its predeces- sor, this show will draw an audience of women between the ages of 18 and 50.

“We do have a very targeted audience,” Sonya Carter said during a phone interview on Wednesday from her home in Arizona. “It‘s a great niche, and it‘s great fun. There isn‘t a lot of male-bashing. It‘s just girls having a good time and being with their friends.”

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King with Lu- $150); Mayhem Festival with Korn, Rob Zom- MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING kas Nelson (July 7, 8 p.m., $75); Boz Scaggs CONCERTS IN THE PARK bie, Lamb of God, Hatebreed and others (July ARTS, 52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia (215- (July 8, 7:30 p.m., $49.50 and $59.50); Craig Fer- KERR PARK, Downingtown, will present a xxxx 23, 2:15 p.m., $25 to $69.50); Limp Bizkit with 893-1999 or www.manncenter.org): Faith No guson (July 10, 8 p.m., $49.50); Chris Isaak with series of free concerts this summer. All con- Ice Cube (July 27, 7 p.m., $26.25 and $55.75); More (July 3, 8 p.m.); Furthur with Phil Lesh Marc Broussard (July 14, 7:30 p.m., $69.50); certs begin at 5 p.m. at the gazebo. Food and THEATRE Lilith Tour featuring Sarah McLachlan, Kelly and Bob Weir (July 10 and 11, 7:30 p.m.); Cheap Zoso: Led Zeppelin tribute (July 15, 8 p.m., drinks will be for sale. Bring your own seating. PEOPLE’S LIGHT SEASON Clarkson, Court Yard Hounds and others (July Trick with Squeeze (July 16, 7:30 p.m.); Celtic $25); The Turtles with Mickey Dolenz, the No alcohol or dogs allowed. In case of rain, the PEOPLE’S LIGHT AND THEATRE COM- 28, 3 p.m., $37.75 to $107.25); John Mayer with Woman (July 31, 8 p.m., $30 to $70); The Silk Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and Mark Lind- concerts will be held at the School of Rock (478 PANY, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern (610-644- Train (July 30, 7:30 p.m., $36 and $75); Brooks Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma (Aug. 11, 8 p.m., say (July 20, 8 p.m., $38.50 and $48.50); Levon Acorn Lane, Downingtown). Visit www.down- 3500 or www.peopleslight.org), presents: “The & Dunn with Gary Allan (July 31, 7:30 p.m., $15 to $72); Herbie Hancock (Aug. 13, 8 p.m., Helm with The Wood Brothers (July 22, 7:30 ingtownconcerts.com for more information. 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(Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $29 and $35); “Guitars and THE LONGWOOD GARDENS OPEN AIR THE TOWER THEATER, WEST GOSHEN SERIES THEATRE, Route 1, Kennett Square, will be Kweller and Angel Taylor (Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., Upper Darby: Aziz Saxes” with Peter White, Jeff Golub, Geral Al- WEST GOSHEN COMMUNITY PARK, N. the site of performances of the classic musical $39.50 to $69.50); Kings of Leon (Aug. 5, 7:30 Ansari (July 8, 8 p.m., $35); Widespread Panic bright and Kirk Whalum (Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Five Points and Fern Hill roads (www.west- “Guys and Dolls” by the Brandywiners, Ltd., on p.m., $35.50 and $60.50); KISS with The Acad- (July 20, 7:30 p.m., $39.50); Adam Lambert with $37 and $47); “Queer Queens of Comedy” with goshen.org), presents free concerts at 6:30 p.m. July 29, 30 and 31, and Aug. 5, 6 and 7 at 8:30 emy Is and The Envy (Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m., $25.75 Orianthi (Aug. 12, 8 p.m., $37.50); The Wiggles Poppy Champlin, Carol Leifer and Dana Gold- Guests are asked to bring dry good items (soap, p.m. Tickets are $25 (with youth and group dis- to $130.75); Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reef- (Aug. 21, 12:30 and 4 p.m., $15 to $75); the Pix- berg (Aug. 19, 8 p.m., $19.50 and $22.50); Clas- shampoo, diapers, etc.) to donate to local chari- counts), and include all-day admission to er Band (Aug. 7 and 10, 8 p.m., $36 and $136); ies (Sept. 7, 8 p.m., $52 to $84.25); Jackson sic Albums Live: Bob Marley’s “Legend” (Aug. ties. The schedule includes: Motown with Spe- Longwood. A fountain show will follow the The Zac Brown Band with The Wood Brothers Browne with David Lindley (Sept. 11, 8 p.m., 20, 8 p.m., $19.50 to $32.50); silent ﬁlm “Louis” cial Blendz (July 11); Irish rock by Blackthorn performance. Visit www.brandywiners.org or and Casey Driessen (Aug. 13, 7 p.m., $26.75 $41 to $76); Primus: The Oddity Faire (Oct. 8, 8 with live music by Wynton Marsalis and Ceci- (July 25); the Mainliners (Aug. 8); Jimmy Jorge call 800-338-6965 for reservations. and $40.75); Maroon 5 and Owl City with VV p.m., $35 to $55); The Black Crowes (Oct. 29, 8 le Licad and a 10-piece orchestra (Aug. 31, 8 p. and the Latin Express (Aug. 22). Brown (Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $65); Slayer, p.m., $35 to $55). m., $45 andf $55); Todd Rundgren (Sept. 14, ‘THE MISER’ THEATER OF THE LIVING ARTS, CHADDSFORD SERIES Megadeth and Testament (Aug. 15, 7 p.m., $39 334 7:30 p.m., $35 to $95); Pat Cooper, Dom Irrera EVERHART PARK, West Chester, will be the THE CHADDSFORD WINERY, Route 1, to $57.50); Creed with Skillet and Theft (Aug. South St., Philadelphia: Femi Kuti and the Posi- and Tammy Pescatelli (Sept. 18, 8:30 p.m., site of a performance of Moliere’s comedy “The Chadds Ford (610-388-6221 or www.chadds- 17, 7:30 p.m., $16.25 and $26.25); Rihanna with tive Force with Rob Paine (July 10, 9 p.m., $25); $29.50 and $39.50); Bruce in the USA: Springs- Miser” by the Commonwealth Classic Theatre ford.com), presents a series of outdoor concerts Ke$ha and Nicki Minaj (Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., $31 Kidz in the Hall with Dephonic, Stalley, Writ- teen tribute (Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $27.50). Company on July 15 at 7 p.m.. Admission is THE NOTE, this summer. Bring your own seating and a pic- to $106); David Gray with Ray LaMontagne tenhouse and Akilles (July 15, 8 p.m., $20); 142 E. Market St., West Chester free. The show will also be performed at West nic supper. Foods will also be sold on site. (Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., $35 to $65); Ozzfest (Aug. Dive and Automatic Fire with The Better Half (800-594-8499 or www.thenote.tickets.music- Goshen Community Park on July 17 at 7 p.m., Gates open at 6 p.m., Chaddsford wine tastings 22. 1 p.m., $39.50 to $155); Jonas Brothers with and Zelazowa (July 16, 8 p.m., $12); Jordin today.com): MC Chris with MC Lars and Math and the West Pikeland Cultural Center on July begin at 6:30 p.m., and music begins at 7 p.m. Demi Lovato (Aug. 27, 7 p.m., $37.25 to $97.25); Sparks with Ashlynne Huff and Days Differ- the Band (June 29, 8 p.m., $13); Mason Porter 24 at 7 p.m. Visit www.commonwealthclas- No outside alcoholic beverages permitted. The Alice in Chains with Deftones and Mastadon ence (July 18, 7 p.m., $20); Hanson with Rooney with The Sermon and Missing Palmer West sictheatre.org for more information. (Sept. 25, 7 p.m., $45 and $65). (July 25, 8 p.m., $30); Summer Slaughter fea- (July 9, 9 p.m., $8); Rob Snyder CD release with schedule includes: dance music by the Red FESTIVAL PIER, Philadelphia: 311 with The turing Decapitated, The Faceless, All Shall Per- Desoto Rust and Liquid Courage (July 10, 9 Alert Band (July 2); big band music by the City ‘GIRL TALK: THE MUSICAL’ Offspring and Pepper (July 13, 7 p.m., $49.50); ish, The Red Chord and others (July 29, 4 p.m., p.m., $10); GBH with Outernational (July 21, 8 Rhythm Orchestra (July 9); vintage rock by THE DUPONT THEATRE, Wilmington, Del. Sublime with Rome with Matisyahu and The $18); The Maine with This Century (Aug. 5, 7 p.m., $15); The Riverside Jam (July 31, 8 p.m., The Mandells (July 16); dance music by Skin (800-338-0881 or www.DuPontTheatre.com), Dirty Heads (July 17, 7:30 p.m., $39.50); O.A.R. p.m., $15); mewithoutyou with Murder By $10); Splintered Sunlight (Aug. 20, 9 p.m., Tight (July 23); Philly Phunk/Carlton King presents “Girl Talk: The Musical,” the world with Citizen Cope (July 24, 7 p.m., $37.50); Car- Death and Buried Beds (Aug. 13, 9 p.m., $160; $10). (July 30); rockabilly by The Rivers (Aug. 7); premiere of the follow-up to “Girls Night,” on nival of Madness featuring Shinedown, Chev- Volbeat with The Sleeping and Dommin (Aug. GRAND OPERA HOUSE AND THE BABY dance music by the Red Alert Band (Aug. 13); June 30. The show uses hit songs and comedy GRAND, 818 Market St., Wilmington, Del. (1- rock and soul by Been There Done That (Aug. to tell the stories of best friends. 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xxx NIGHTLIFE xx THE BLARNEY STONE, West Chester Pike, DOC MAGROGAN’S, 117 E. Gay St., West p.m. Parkway Shopping Center West Chester (610-436-5222). “Name That Chester (610-429-4046 or www.docmagrogans. MCKENZIE BREW HOUSE, 451 Wilming- Tune” with DJ Tony on Tuesday. Poker on com). Karaoke on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Trivia on ton-West Chester Pike (Route 202) (610-361- 929 S. High St., West Chester Wednesday (sign-up at 7:30 p.m.). Quizzo on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. DJ on Thursdays at 10 9800 or www.mckenziebrewhouse.com). Pok- Thursday. Live bands on weekends from 9:30 p.m. DJ Stu on Fridays at 10 p.m. Live bands er and Quizzo on Mondays. Bar Bingo on p.m. to 2 a.m. ($3 cover). and video DJ Johnny A on Saturdays at 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Music Match and poker on Wednes- Open 7 Days BRICKETTE LOUNGE, 1339 Pottstown Pike, HORSESHOE PUB, at the Waynebrook Inn, days. Karaoke on Thursdays. DJ and dancing in West Chester (610-696-9656 or www.bricket- 4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook (610-273- Metro on Fridays. Live music on Saturdays. MCKENZIE BREW HOUSE, 436-9514 0550632 telounge.com). Line dancing on Tuesday and 9000 or www.thehorseshoepub.com). Open 240 Lancaster Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. with DJ. Karaoke jukebox on Tuesday. Ladies Night Dance Party Ave., Malvern (610-296-2222 or www.mcken- www.colonialvillagewestchester.com on Wednesdays from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live with DJ on Thursday from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a. ziebrewhouse.com). DJ in the Pub on Fridays bands from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Smoke-free. m. Video DJ on Friday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 10 p.m. Live music on Saturdays at 10 p.m. BROWNIES 23 EAST, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., KENNETT FLASH, 102 Sycamore Alley, Ken- MR. E’S TAVERN, 313 W. Kings Highway, Present Coupon at Time of Purchase Present Coupon at Time of Purchase Ardmore (610-649-8389 or www.Brownie- nett Square (484-732-8295 or www.kennett- Coatesville (610-384-4356 or www.mrestavern. s23east.com). Entertainment: Scream with DJ ﬂash.org). Blue Monday Jam on Mondays at 8 biz). Trivia and prizes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (June 30). p.m. Del Bittle’s Bluegrass jam every Thursday Free pool on Thursdays from 8 p.m. to mid- 12” HOAGIES BULL DURHAM’S, 1347 Wilmington Pike, at 8 p.m. Admission $3 for players and $5 for night. West Chester (484-315-8039 or www.bulldur- audience. Open Mic every Sunday at 7 p.m., SPENCE CAFE, 29 E. Gay St., West Chester $ hamsbbq.com). Smoke-free. No cover charge. hosted by Butch Zito. Admission $4. Entertain- (610-738-8844 or www.spencecaferestaurant. CHEESESTEAK Entertainment: Free line dance lessons (June ment: with Cliff Hillis and Chester River Run- com). Jazz Thursdays feature Glenn Ferracone EA. 30, 7 p.m.). off (July 1, 8 p.m., $12). with guests from 9 p.m. to midnight. 4.95 CAROUSEL BALLROOM, MAS CANTINA, SPORTSTERS BAR AND GRILLE, 319 Westtown 102 E. Market St., West 1701 Pott- $ Rd., Suite P, West Chester (610-701-0600 or Chester (610-918-6280 or www.mascantina. stown Pike (610-469-8908 or www.sportsters- BOAR’S HEAD www.carouselballroom.-com). Group dancing com). Karaoke on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. DJs bar.com). Poker Night on Tuesdays. Open Mic 4.95 EA. $ and lessons scheduled. Admission inculdes ap- on Thursdays at 10 p.m. Rock bands on Fridays on Wednesdays, Live bands on Fridays and Sat- 5.95 EACH petizers and desserts. No partner necessary at 10 p.m. DJ Dance Party on Saturdays at 10 urdays Expires 7/13/2010 Expires 7/13/2010 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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