If you enjoyed Lightbooth Blackout’s October 2024 production of “Frankenstein” at the Widener University, you may want to listen to Lightbooth Blackout’s podcast series, Dash.

Podcast Premise

1940, Los Angeles. Openly gay private eye Dash Malone, combats a society that rejects him, a lover who isn’t honest with him, and a rash of brutal murders that are somehow connected with his new prospective client, the mysterious Zita Makara. As the bodies stack up, Dash discovers the seemingly unrelated parts of his life are really pieces of a larger puzzle. Can he conquer the monsters of the past to stop a terrifying future from occurring.

Writer Dave Ebersole recently told Facebook friends that “I couldn’t be happier that the first chapter of our new Dash podcast mini-series is out now and available for all to hear! It’s called The Case Of The Ghost And The Hidden Tomb.”

The new series features the voices of Christopher Tolomeo, Cathy Gibbons Mostek, Thomas-Robert Irvin, Leigh Jacobs, Shanna Massad, Sara Luciano, John Barker and Carlos Jiga.

The new cover was created by Vinnie Rico.

Learn more at dashthecomic.com/podcast

Ridley High School Drama Group (RDG) is thrilled to present this year’s Winter Musical, A Christmas Carol, marking the 25th season of this cherished community tradition. The production features over 100 students from across the Ridley School District, including elementary, middle, and high school students, along with select alumni. This unique blend of performers symbolizes the past, present, and future of Ridley’s vibrant arts community.

Audiences can look forward to a heartwarming rendition of this classic tale, brought to life by the talented cast, dedicated crew, and talented pit orchestra.

Event Details:

📅 Date/ Time: Friday, Dec.13th @ 7:30pm; Saturday Dec. 14th @ 7:30pm; Sunday Dec. 15th @ 3:00pm; Friday Dec. 20th @ 7:30pm; Saturday Dec. 21st @ 7:30pm; Sunday Dec. 22nd @ 3:00pm

📍 Location: Ridley High School Auditorium

Adding to the festivities, RDG will host a Spirits of Christmas Vendor Fair on Saturday, Dec. 21, before the evening performance. This community event offers an opportunity for last-minute holiday shopping, delicious food and sweets, and a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Proceeds from the fair will go toward purchasing new sound equipment for the performing arts department, ensuring the continued growth of the program.

Tickets for A Christmas Carol are on sale now, with reserved seating available. Visit www.ridleydrama.com for more information on both the musical and the vendor fair.

Thanks to Hurricane Helene, many Asheville artists have lost studio space, inventory and opportunities to showcase their talents. Here’s a listing of a few independent artists who you might want to shop with during this holiday season.

• Unboxed Whimsy  https://www.etsy.com/shop/UnboxedWhimsy
• Good Night Irene polymer clay treasures. Check out their cat-themed light switch plates and more at Good Night Irene! – Polymer Clay Artifacts // Made by Hand in Asheville, North Carolina
• Iris’ Folk Medicinals Herbal teas and tinctures https://www.irisfolkmedicinals.com/shop 
• The Living Seed Company Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Family Owned Heirloom Seed Company https://www.livingseedcompany.com

• PageVault Bird painting prints on stickers from Asheville, NC. PageVault – Etsy

The Wildwoods, NJ invites all to enjoy the annual Family Holiday Celebration, held at the Wildwoods Convention Center, on Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Wildwoods Convention Center will be sparkling with holiday lights and filled with the sounds of holiday music during this FREE family-friendly celebration. Enjoy unique, one-of-a-kind holiday crafts and gifts, children’s face painting, balloon twisting, a children’s craft making table, local school children’s choruses and band performances, a magician, a special performance by the Avalon String Band, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, and much more! The Family Holiday Celebration will end with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the Wildwoods Convention Center at 4:30 p.m.

The exciting and fun-filled entertainment schedule for the Family Holiday Celebration is as follows:

Day ends with the tree lighting at 4:30pm.

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Shopping Bazaar, Children’s Craft Making Table, and Stocking Making Table

9:00 a.m. – Margaret Mace Choir

9:30 a.m. – JWB Brass Quintet

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Face Painting

10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Balloon Twisting

10:30 a.m. – Wildwood Catholic Academy – Lower Division

11:00 a.m. – Wildwood Catholic Academy – Upper Division

11:30 a.m. – SANTA ARRIVES!

12:00 p.m. – Ken Northridge – Magician

1:00 p.m. – Glenwood Choir

1:20 p.m. – Wildwood Middle School Choir

1:40 p.m. – Wildwood High School Choir

2:00 p.m. – Avalon String Band

3:00 p.m. – Crest Memorial School Cougar Choir and Cadet & Cougar Band

3:45 p.m. – Story Time with Mrs. Claus

4:30 p.m. – Wildwoods Convention Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

You can also grab a seat and enjoy FREE holiday movie classics. Movies will be shown in Meeting Room 3 of the Wildwoods Convention Center, and times are as follows:

9:30 a.m. – Rudolph

10:30 a.m. – Frosty the Snowman

11:30 a.m. – Santa Claus is Coming to Town

12:30 p.m. – Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol

1:30 p.m. – Grinch (cartoon)

2:00 p.m. – Charlie Brown Christmas

2:30 p.m. – Polar Express

For additional information about the FREE Family Holiday Celebration, call 609-729-9000 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

The Historic Grange Estate, Havertown is open during the holiday season. See below for dates. The Historic Grange Estate is at 143 Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083

December Schedule 2024