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“Dream Ritual” is an example of the huge abstract paintings created by the Kindred Art Collaborative, whose works will be on exhibit Mat 21 and 22, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and May 23, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Cellini Showroom, 113 Poplar St. in Ambler. There will be a reception May 22.

Unique collaborative in-person show by 3 local artists

Three local artists have an exhibit of their work that will take place May 21 to 23 at the Cellini Showroom in Ambler, and is quite unusual for two reasons. more

by Len Lear | 5/12/21

Hill lawyer/author's new novel comparable to Grisham

I recently read “Wyoming” (Cat's Paw Publishing in Spring House) a just-released novel by first-time author Richard Tuttle, who has lived in Chestnut Hill for five years (and Mt. Airy and Flourtown before that), and it blew me away. more

by Len Lear | 5/7/21

Chestnut Hill author Doug Wechsler gets up close and personal with a toad in Philadelphia. (Photo by Debbie Carr)

Hill author's 24th book the first one self-published

Chestnut Hill author Doug Wechsler's 24th book, “The Cicadas Are Coming,” will be released in May in time for the big emergence of the 17-year periodical cicada. more

by Len Lear | 5/7/21

Doron Taussig and his wife, Chelsea, of Mt. Airy, are seen with two of their three children — Sam, Leo and Hana.

Zoom meeting on Mt. Airy professor/coach's new book

On Monday, May 10, 7 p.m., via Zoom, the Big Blue Marble Bookstore will be hosting the book launch for Dr. Taussig's new book, "What We Mean by the American Dream," released April 15 by Cornell University Press. more

by Len Lear | 5/6/21

Virtual performance at St. Paul’s promising for return of live music this fall

“Five Fridays” had become a popular favorite of local classical music lovers for its combination of fascinating programs and support for local charities. And Academy of Vocal Arts streamed “Verlaine, Le Voyage Humain,” April 24-28 more

by Michael Caruso | 5/6/21

Mt. Airy resident Chantel Holland will never forget the time she “walked out of the rehearsal hall and cried” because of what she believes was mistreatment based solely on her skin color.

Racism motivates Mt. Airy dancer to start 'Chocolate'

Lifelong Mt. Airy resident Chantel Holland will never forget the time she walked into an institution where she has been accepted as a member of the corps de ballet only to meet with problems. more

by Rita Charleston | 5/5/21

Mother’s Day

I had the funny realization this week that I do not remember what my husband, I and the kids did for Mother’s Day last year. more

by April Lisante | 5/5/21

Local author's powerful memoir of addiction and hope

Lillian Gaffney is a modern-day Biblical Job — a Glenside resident, author of the just-published memoir, “Rising Up: A Journey of Addiction, Hope, Courage and Love,” and role model for anyone who has been to hell and wants to find their way back. more

by Len Lear | 4/30/21

Elam is seen at an exhibit of his work at City Arts Salon in North Philadelphia just before the pandemic began last March.

Germantown artist a former aide to jazz legend Miles Davis

A Germantown resident for most of his life, Mikel Elam, who refers to his age as “timeless,” is a highly regarded artist whose work has been featured in international publications and media. more

by Len Lear | 4/30/21

Aaron Diehl and the Philadelphia Orchestra playing "Rhapsody in Blue.” (Photo by Jeff Fusco)

Philadelphia Orchestra focuses on 20th century in virtual performance

The restrictions on the number of players imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown have frequently limited the Orchestra’s repertoire to either 18th century scores or expanded chamber music pieces composed in later eras. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/29/21

Levitt (center) is seen here at a book signing for his first book, “Ben's,” at the former Philadelphia Print Shop in Chestnut Hill with Dickie Cobbs and Celeste M. Walker.

New Flourtown author's 'dark' baseball/murder novel

Now that the major league baseball season has just begun might be a good time for baseball fans to read “The Will of the Creator,” a novel just released in early April by Flourtown novelist Sam Levitt, 61, which has a baseball theme (sort of). more

by Len Lear | 4/29/21

Chestnut Hill artists Paula Marcela Andrade and Amir Lyles have organized “Art in the Courtyard,” an exhibit of the works of many local artists in the courtyard of the Artist & Craftsman art supply store at 7926 Germantown Ave., coming soon.

Finally, outdoor shows by local artists at Hill site

For the past 13-and-a-half months art lovers have had to be content with viewing art on screens, virtually, but with more and more people getting vaccinated, lovers of fine art will actually be able to get up close and personal with the works of their favorite local artists. more

by Len Lear | 4/28/21

Henry Crane, Chestnut Hill artist and former mental health technician at a local psychiatric hospital, holds a copy of his just-published book of illustrations, almost three years in the making, “Late in the Years.” (Photo by Len Lear)

Hill artist/mental health worker: 'Kindness has value'

Henry Crane, 24, of Chestnut Hill, is a very talented self-taught artist who has just published a book of his surrealistic illustrations, “Late in the Years,” almost three years in the making. more

by Len Lear | 4/23/21

The seemingly intractable problem of two historic peoples claiming the same piece of land is examined in depth by West Mt. Airy's Curtis Pontz in his just-published book, “The Stranglehold” (Dorrance Publishing Co.).

Mt. Airyite's book offers solution to Israeli conflict

Curtis Pontz, 80, a Mt. Airy resident for the last 47 years and lifelong Philadelphian, is the first to admit he is not an academic historian. more

by Len Lear | 4/22/21

Darcy’s barbecue in the Flourtown Farmers Market opened under new ownership right before the pandemic and has quietly spent the past few months gaining its own cult following with a tasty offering of wings, ribs and more.

Flourtown food scene flourishes with eclectic restaurant offerings

The food scene is really heating up this spring in Flourtown, with a flurry of activity among new and existing restaurants and take-out. more

by April Lisante | 4/22/21

Corinne Dieterle is seen in front of one of her paintings now on display at 545 Carpenter Lane in West Mnt. Airy. (Photo by Stacia Friedman)

Mt Airy pop-up site attracts children, art collectors

Part of the excitement of a pop-up gallery is that you never know where, what or when it will appear. All the more so of the provocative paintings of Corinne Dieterle now showing at 545 Carpenter Lane in West Mt. Airy. more

by Stacia Friedman | 4/22/21

Elise Schiller, who has lived in Germantown for the last 22 years and in Mt. Airy for the previous 20 years, is the author of two highly praised books, including a heartbreaking memoir.

Author of tragic memoir reflects on pandemic's effects

Schiller has written another book set in Philly, “Watermark,” the first book in a series called the Broken Bell Series. more

by Len Lear | 4/16/21

McNally’s Schmitter is the ultimate sandwich experience.

The enduring art of the sandwich

This week, I’d like to make my case for the good old sandwich. more

by April Lisante | 4/15/21

Janet (right, bottom) and her younger sister, Susie, are seen many years ago, flanked by her parents, Jessica and Jerry Goodman. Jerry spent the four years of World War II in the Pacific theater in an air control tower. “They were both wonderful,” said Janet.

Hill author's new book explores sisterhood

When I first saw Janet Gilmore's new book, “She's your Sister and You Love Her, Right,” I thought it would be one of those light-hearted, quick-read pocket-sized birthday gift books that are ubiquitous in gift shops and tourist destination stores. more

by Len Lear | 4/15/21

Associate principal double bassist Joseph Conyers spoke before the Philadelphia Orchestra’s performance, explaining the repertoire the orchestra was about to play.

Orchestra makes most of pandemic limitations for virtual concerts

One of the most interesting aspects of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s current season of “virtual” concerts recorded in the Kimmel Center is the need to limit the number of musicians assembled on the stage of Verizon Hall. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/15/21

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