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The Bacchus Boys band, including former Springfield Township Commissioner Baird Standish (second from left), will close out the Pastorius Park summer concert series.
Pastorius Park concerts end with a hometown sound
With its final show of the summer on deck, the Chestnut Hill Community Association closes its concert series featuring local favorite the Bacchus Boys. more
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From left: David Forbes as Peaseblossom, Kaiya Sutton as Cobweb, Rafael Schneider as Bottom and Emily Parker as Titania in Indecorous Theatre’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
Indecorous Theatre presents site-specific ‘Midsummer’
In a new production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Indecorous Theatre takes audiences into the woods of Roxborough’s Schuylkill Center. more
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A great horned owl keeps watch over the Wissahickon in Steve Weinik's 2024 photograph.
More than just eagles in ‘Go Birds: Portraits of Patience’
Steve Weinik’s exhibition opened on July 1 at the Awbury Arboretum’s Cope House Gallery. more
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Chrissy Watts, creator of Philly Experiences, leads a group on the walking Uptown Soul Food Tour in Germantown.
Germantown celebrates community heart and soul food
Some classic Philadelphia tours barely graze Philadelphia’s rich Black history.  Chrissy Watts wants people to immerse themselves in it. more
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Expanding on their bestselling “Campfire Stories” books, which feature tales from national parks and beyond, Glenside residents Ilyssa and Dave Kyu will introduce their three new collections at booked on July 19.
Local authors share ‘Campfire Stories’ at booked
Surprisingly, Dave and Ilyssa Kyu, longtime Glenside residents and editors of the “Campfire Books” anthology series, did not grow up camping. more
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Teaming up for culture coverage
We’re happy to announce the Chestnut Hill Local’s new partnership with Broad Street Review.  more
A portrait of the artist as a young man: McElhinney at the start of his directing career.
A 16-year-old’s film gets its 30th anniversary screening
Andrew McElhinney hadn’t graduated from high school by the time he finished his second film, “A Maggot Tango,” in 1995. more
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New River Ensemble weaves classical and contemporary sounds in chamber music performance.
Chamber roots return to Pastorius Park with New River Ensemble
As Pastorius Park’s concert series winds down for the summer, this week’s performance harkens back to the concert’s classical music origins. more
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Michael Clemmons’ solo exhibition fills his Ubuntu Gallery with ceramics, painting and more.
‘If This World Were Mine,’ Michael Clemmons at the Ubuntu Gallery
Brace yourself for a moving journey if you visit “If This World Were Mine,” artist Michael Clemmons’ solo exhibition at Ubuntu Gallery, 5423 Germantown Ave. more
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Loretta Lucy Miller plays Grandma with Matthew Johnson as her grandson Michael in the one-act “Gram Scams” at Old Academy Players in East Falls.
OAP keeps it short and sweet in annual festival
Old Academy Players is closing the theater season with the East Falls company’s annual "Summer One Act Bonanza." more
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From left: David Forbes as Peaseblossom, Kaiya Sutton as Cobweb, Rafael Schneider as Bottom, and Emily Parker as Titania in Indecorous Theatre’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
Indecorous Theatre presents site-specific ‘Midsummer’
Shakespeare reclaimed and reimagined fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and a new production takes audiences into the woods of Roxborough’s Schuylkill Center. more
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British-born muralist Femi Olatunji believes making and viewing art offers healing.
Three new murals capture Mt. Airy spirit
Aside from being visual feasts, three new Germantown Avenue murals stand as neighborhood biographies and towering testaments to creativity. more
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Brother John performs at the Pastorius Park Concerts, 8177 Roanoke St., Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Local musicians bring joy to the parks
Mid-Atlantic blues makes its way to Pastorius Park on July 16 with Brother John. more
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Robert Woodward, sculptor, painter and jeweler, stands beside one of the many creations in his new gallery.
Peanuts, paint and the man within: The life of Robert Woodward
The Peanut Butter Gallery at 8042 Germantown Ave. is hosting an open house on July 12 to showcase the creations of local artists and artisans. more
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Francesco Mandarano of Cosimo's, with a gluten-free pizza. Extra cheese!
Gluten-free options abound along the Avenue
They seem like such small numbers — one in 133 Americans — but that translates to up to 2.5 million people in the United States who have celiac disease. more
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House of Hamill (from left, Caroline Browning, Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan) performs Celtic folk songs July 9. Attention: As of the afternoon of July 9, the venue has been changed because of weather. See information below.
Folktales and friendship take center stage at local concerts
Two styles of classic tunes are making their way to local parks this week.  more
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The Crossing choir and conductor Donald Nally closed out the 2024-25 season with a stunning premiere and offered a preview of its upcoming concerts.
The Crossing ends one season and announces another
An excited audience of music lovers packed the main sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill earlier this month for “The Last Days of Immanuel Kant.” more
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The Chestnut Hill Bocce Club celebrates the organization's 109th Independence Day bike parade for youngsters and their families. The parade, which begins at 9 a.m., will convene at Ardleigh Street and Hartwell Lane.
The Northwest lights up for a star-spangled celebration
Here’s a sampling of July 4 events in the area. more
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Swing That Cat is an 8-piece swing band based in Philadelphia.
Swing into the past and enjoy singer-songwriters at Pastorius concerts
Two very different outdoor concerts await this week, one looking back to the swing era and the other with roots firmly planted in Philly’s singer-songwriter music scene. more
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Amy Beth Edelman and John Millard will celebrate 25 years of owning The Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe at 7723-25 Germantown Ave. on Friday, June 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Celebrating 25 years of savory sweets at the Night Kitchen
Owners of the Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe, a Chestnut Hill mainstay, invite the public to a celebration on June 27. more
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