Vendors, Psychic Readers Sought

A 50th Anniversary Psychic Fair Expo will be held July 19 from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge 11 Amboy Rd., Bordentown, NJ 08505.

Intuitive readers, unique vendors, 50/50’s for a chance to win.

Wheelchair accessible via elevator from rear of the building and food will be available for purchase

If you are a vendor or reader and would like to participate email spiritualiststogether@gmail.com.

Note: No show admission tickets are sold online. Anyone claiming to have tickets for sale is a scammer.

Visit the Delaware County Institute of Science this summer

Delaware County Institute of Science (DCIS) was founded in 1833 as a natural history museum and a lending library. For almost 200 years DCIS has been managed and maintained by volunteers in the 1867 building located at the corners of Jasper Street and Veterans Square in Media, PA.

The museum exhibits mounted birds and animals, an herbarium of Delaware County plants and other areas; fossils, shells, and corals from around the world; animal skulls, bird nests and eggs, butterflies, insects, and miscellaneous other collections such as maps as old as 1810, Native American tools and pottery, glass bottles, late 1800’s radios and radio vacuum tubes and microscopes.

DCIS is open to the public on most Thursdays 10  am-1pm.  For more information and to schedule a visit, call DCIS at 610-566-5126 or visit  https://www.delcoscience.org 

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‘Next to Normal’ Next For Barley Sheaf Players

Barley Sheaf Players continues the 2024-2025 season with

Next to Normal

By Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt; Directed by Lindsay Franklin & Doug Roberts

This Pulitzer Prize-winning musical explores the dynamics of the Goodman family, a typical suburban family, each trying to cope in their own way with trauma and grief. Diana (the mother) has Bipolar Disorder, but the entire family finds themselves caught in the emotional ups and downs of her illness. Her treatment also leaves them questioning: what does it really mean to be “normal,” and is it worth the cost?

Show Date:

Thursday Performances

June 12, 19, 2025 — 8pm

Friday Performances

June 6, 13, 20, 2025 — 8pm

Saturday Performances

June 7, 14, 2025 — 8pm

June 21, 2025 — 2pm

Sunday Performance

June 8, 15*, 2025 — 2pm*

Cast

Diana: Kate Nice

Gabe: Ryan Polito

Dan: Rob Tilley

Natalie:  Alexandra Block

Henry: Tommy Moliterno

Doctor Madden & Doctor Fine: Kyle Chiavetta

Directions: The theatre is at 810 N Whitford Rd, Lionville, PA 19353

For more information or reservations call 610-363-7075 or visit The Barley Sheaf Players

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Forge Theatre presents ‘Promises, Promises’

Forge Theatre presents “Promises, Promises”

June 6-22, 2025
​​Book by Neil Simon, Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David
Based on the screenplay The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond
Directed by Tom Yenchick, Music Direction by Denise Wisneski

In New York City in the 1960s, an ambitious accountant named Chuck Baxter lends out his apartment to his supervisors, who need a discreet place for illicit afternoon rendezvous. Miserable and exploited, Chuck finds a beacon of hope in coworker Fran, who is trapped in a romantic predicament of her own. The bittersweet romantic comedy features a groundbreaking contemporary score from composer Burt Bacharach. The score includes the blockbuster hit “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” plus “Knowing When To Leave,” “Turkey Lurkey Time,” “Whoever You Are,” and the title song.

Cast List

Chuck Baxter – Michael Kuhlman
Fran Kubelik – Amanda Frangoulis
J.D. Sheldrake – Rob Geils
Dr. Dreyfuss – Harley Diamond
Marge MacDougall – Donna Dougherty
Sylvia/Miss Della Hoya – Katie VanNewkirk
Ginger/Miss Polansky – Delia Maledonado
Vivien/Miss Wong – Rowin Badinger
Ensemble:
Nurse/Hostess – Rosie Alleva
Sharon – Kavita Ayyar
Patsy/Mrs. Sheldrake – Evelyn Dudonis
Kathy – Ava Keller –
Olson – Sarah Lemore
Barbara – Colleen Wechesi
Doctor/Waiter – David Moyer

 

All Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm; Matinees (marked with an *) begin at 2 pm.

Ticket Pricing

Adults – $20
62 and over $17
17 and under – $17

Ticket link: Ludus – Forge Theatre

Forge Theatre is located in a residential area off the main street of downtown Phoenixville, Pa.

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Book Review: ‘After Woodstock’

After Woodstock by Howard Reiss

By Karen McCarraher

Jack and Ryan were friends from preschool days.  As they approached high school graduation, they talked about their plans and dreams.  Ryan planned to go to college, then law school and become a partner in a prestigious law firm.  He wanted a penthouse in Manhattan, a beach house in the Hamptons and all the finer things in life.  Jack was a math genius, and he dreamed of solving the world’s most difficult calculations and perhaps inventing a supercomputer.  During the summer after graduation, they decided to go to a concert being held in a farmer’s field in Woodstock, New York.

When they get to the concert, Ryan is mesmerized by the music, the pot, and all the girls.  Jack, on the other hand, meets a girl named Astrid and he spends the weekend in her tent with her.  The weekend marked them both indelibly.  As Ryan prepared to go to college, Jack changes his mind about going.  Instead, Jack takes a bus back to Woodstock and moves in with Astrid.  They resided with people who believed they were one with the universe and the universe never ends.

 

It was almost a year before Ryan heard from Jack again.  Jack was living simply.  He and Astrid (who had now changed her name to Kai) grew their own vegetables.  Jack worked as a carpenter; Kai embroidered flowers on jeans and belts and sold them in a shop in Woodstock.  Although Jack wrote infrequently, he never provided a return address.  Perhaps he didn’t want Ryan’s outlook on life to invade his peace.  Ryan continued on his quest for money and power and attained it at a very young age.

 

Eventually, Kai and Jack had a daughter they named Harmony.  When she was in middle school, she traveled to New York on a school trip and met her “Uncle Ry”.  Ryan had never had time to build a family.  He married once but it ended in divorce after two years. Jack continued to protest the Vietnam war as well as corporations who made items used in the war.  His correspondence with Ryan continued and Jack continued to try to get Ryan to embrace a simpler life.

 

At age 77, Jack was on his deathbed with Ryan at his side.  Their friendship had lasted seven decades.  But who do you think lived the happier life?

About the Author

Howard Reiss is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Columbia Law School.  He co-founded a soup kitchen in Nyack, New York where he lives and runs.

 

Published by:  Krance Publishing

Available Online

Next For Act II Playhouse: ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ 

Act II Playhouse rounds out its 2024-2025 Season with its latest production, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing”

The production features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, musical arrangement by Fred Wells, and orchestrations by Michael Gibson & Jonathan Tunick. The production was conceived by Walter Bobbie. 

A comic and loving tribute to the Golden Age of Broadway, “A Grand Night for Singing” showcases some of the most beloved songs from the legendary collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Audiences will be laughing and singing along all night long as the revue offers fresh, witty takes on some of the duo’s most beloved musicals including Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and many more. 

The musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein resonate as much with audiences today as they did when they first appeared 80 years ago. Their words and their songs are truly timeless. ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ is the perfect tribute to their extensive body of work. It is constantly surprising in its humor while at the same time reverent to the legendary duo. I am sure that it will have audiences singing along night after night.  – Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite

A distinguished cast is assembled to give voice to this time-honored collection of songs. Zachary Chiero, Eleni Delopolous, Renee McFillin and Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton all return to the Playhouse. The cast is rounded out by Jackie Washam, making her Playhouse debut. 

If You Go

Previews for “A Grand Night for Singing” begin Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and the production opens Friday, May 30, 2025. The production closes after an extended five-week run on June 29, 2025

Ticket prices start at $32 and are available online at act2.org, by calling the Act II Box Office at 215-654-0200, or in-person at the Box Office at 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA. The Box Office is open Mon-Sat, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Student tickets are $15 and group discounts are available.

 

 

 

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Bay Atlantic Symphony Concerts for Cape May Jazz Fest

Thursday, June 12: 7pm
Episcopal Church of the Advent

“Serenades and Song”
Bay Atlantic Symphony presents “Serenades and Songs” for intimate string orchestra highlighting sweeping melodies and snappy rhythms by composers from America, Sweden, England, Georgia/Russia, and Germany. 7pm.
The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 612 Franklin St.

Saturday, June 28: 7:30pm
Episcopal Church of the Advent

“Alpine Jazz Adventure”
Celebrity cellist Amit Peled joins the Bay Atlantic Symphony and will play a work he has long championed, the eclectic concerto by Austrian pianist/composer/philosopher Friederich Gulda. The work is for cello and wind orchestra with a jazz rhythm section and bounces between swing and funk, to rustic Austrian folk melodies. It is tuneful and dramatic, with wildly expressive passages. The evening’s program begins with one of the greatest of all wind serenades, by Mozart. The audience will also have the joy of experiencing Mr. Peled’s intensely expressive artistry performing solo Bach. 7pm. Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.

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Berwyn Farmers’ Market Is Back

Berwyn Farmers’ Market is back and bigger than ever! Culinary Harvest, with generous support from Eadeh Enterprises, proudly announces the return of the region’s most beloved new farmers’ market, kicking off Sundays from 9 am to noon at Bronze Plaza (511 Old Lancaster Road) — right next to Handel’s Ice Cream.

Now in its third season, this community staple is turning up the charm with expanded hours, 70+ curated vendors throughout the season, live music, food trucks, weekly kids’ activities, and rotating charity partners. Each week features a unique mix of 25–30 local farmers, food artisans, artists, and makers, offering everything from farm-fresh produce and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, handmade gifts, small-batch coffee, and grab-and-go bites.

If You Go

  • Berwyn Farmers’ Market is your Sunday destination for all things local, fresh and festive. The market will be open weekly through Dec. 21, 2025, with brief breaks on July 6 and Nov. 30.
  • No charge to visit, with shopping pay-as-you-go. Complimentary parking is available between Barre3 and Kramer Drive.

Berwyn Farmer’s Market Food Truck Schedule

5/18/2025
Bright Day Studio/Indian Run EEC – no charge kids’ art activity
JT Wilder BBQ – Food truck

5/25/2025
FLITE – Charity
Angie’s Vietnamese Cuisine – Food truck

6/1/2025
Daemion Counseling – Charity
Bop Truck – Food truck

6/8/2025
3rowback – Live music
Back to Earth Compost – Education
Bop Truck – Food truck

6/15/2025
Easttown Library & Friends – Education/Charity
Philly Hots – Food truck

6/22/2025
Main Line Meals on Wheels – Charity
Angie’s Vietnamese Cuisine – Food truck

6/29/2025
JT Wilder BBQ – Food truck

07/13/2025
Bright Day Studio- no charge kids’ art activity
Tucked In – Live Music band
Philly Hots – Food truck

7/20/2025
Barnstone Art for Kids – Charity
Angie’s Vietnamese Cuisine – Food truck

7/27/2025
Fighting Back SP – Charity
JT Wilder BBQ – Food truck

08/03/2025
Good Call – Live music
Easttown Library & Friends – Charity/Education
Bad Mother Shuckers – Food truck

8/10/2025
Donut NV – Food truck

8/17/2025
David Fiorenza – Live music
Bop Truck – Food truck

8/24/2025
T&E Care – Charity
JT Wilder BBQ – Food truck

8/31/2025
Women’s Resource Center – Charity
Bop Truck – Food truck

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‘Small Ball’ Closes PTC’s Season

Philadelphia Theatre Company is pleased to announce its season-closing production, Small Ball. Commissioned and co-produced by Daryl Morey, President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, Small Ball is an off-beat and surreal musical about a professional basketball team, a mysterious new recruit, a tiny island nation, and the big questions that bounce between them.

Featuring a book by Mickle Maher, an original score by Merel van Dijk and Anthony Barilla, and direction by PTC Co-Artistic Directors Taibi Magar and Tyler Dobrowsky, Small Ball runs June 6–29, 2025, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. A special 50th Anniversary Gala will take place on opening night, Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 PM. 

Joining PTC for the East Coast premiere of Small Ball is a dynamic cast of nationally and internationally acclaimed performers whose work spans Broadway, major national tours, film, and award-winning regional theatre.

If You Go:

Single tickets start at $25, plus applicable fees. Tickets are available at www.philatheatreco.org. They may also be purchased by phone at (215) 985-0420 or in person at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Please note: Small Ball contains strong language, adult themes, and surreal humor and is recommended for ages 13 and up

Performance Info:

  • Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Additional shows each Saturday at 2 p.m. 
  • Additional shows Sunday at 3 p.m. 
  • Wednesday matinees at 1 p.m. on June 18 and June 25 

*The Wednesday, June 11 performance will be at 7:30 p.m. as part of PTC’s gala. *There will be no performance on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. 

  • Student Matinee: Friday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. 
  • Black Theatre Night: Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. 
  • Childcare Matinee: Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. 
  • Community Night: Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m. 
  • Pre-Show Programming: Sunday, June 15 at 3 p.m. and Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. Post-Show Conversations: Sunday, June 15 at 3 p.m. 
  • Audio-Described Performance: Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. 
  • Open-Captioned Performance: Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. 
  • ASL-Interpreted Performance: Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. 

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Brain Boost Class July 26

Offering ImageExperience an energizing workout designed to stimulate your brain. It helps to combat sluggishness, reduce brain fog, and support brain cell renewal. Through the Essentrics program, you’ll discover how specific techniques and exercises enhance brain function and foster new neuron growth, regardless of your age or fitness level.

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Time: 10- 11 am

Where: Sama Center, 1217 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA

Investment: $25

Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Essentrics Level 1 Instructor: Charo Evangelista

Register here:  Essentrics® Boost Your Brain Workout

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