Radio Play at Media Fellowship House

Radio Play: An Evening of Speakable Horror

Radio Play: An Evening of Speakable Horror

Enjoy a spine-tingling evening of classic radio horror brought to life.

  • The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
    Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher
  • The Thing on the Fourble Board by Wyllis Cooper 

When: Feb. 8, 2025, 7:30 pm
Where: The Media Fellowship House, 302 South Jackson Street, Media, PA

Tickets: $20

Presented by Radio Live Arts in partnership with Media Arts Council

New Film for Football Fans, ‘The Object of the Game’

These days, NFL and NCAA Football is often reduced to a money game.  Record-breaking viewership and revenue numbers dominate all other sports broadcast competition in America and there’s a theme getting lost amid news of big money contract talks and NIL deals — “The Object Of The Game.”  

The film focuses on high school Shakespeare and Chaucer teacher Chuck “Chico” Kyle who is wrapping up his 50th and final year at inner city Cleveland, Ohio’s Saint Ignatius High School.  A humble teacher first, Chico would sooner regale you with Macbeth and Othello quotes from memory than mention he engineered the greatest high school football dynasty the country has ever seen—winning an astounding 11 big school state championships and 4 national titles over a dominant 20 year span—and in the process, shaping the lives of thousands of his students and players through a philosophy he would dedicate his life to despite being offered bigger money coaching opportunities elsewhere.

Inspired by the book of the same name written by Kyle, “The Object of the Game” features interviews with the biggest names in American football including Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy, Mike Tomlin, Urban Meyer, Roger Goodell, Sean McVay, Tony Romo and more bestowing never before heard football anecdotes, wisdom, and practical X’s and O’s blended with thrilling footage of Kyle’s emotional farewell season with his team which provides a true-life “Friday Night Lights” backdrop to answer what the “Object of the Game” means both on and off the Gridiron. 

February Shows at Bucks County Playhouse

Yacht Rock Gold Experience

Saturday, February 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Yacht Rock Gold Experience, features four lead singers, delivering incredible harmonies, accompanied by a five-piece rhythm section with the killer iconic sax, flute and lines that bring audiences to their feet, show after show.

Run time is 1 hour and 50 minutes with one intermission.

 

John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party”®

Friday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 15 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party”® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era: That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many, many more.

John Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring version of the London/Broadway hit musical “Buddy..the Buddy Holly Story,” performs as Buddy Holly with Linwood Sasser as the Big Bopper and Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens. The very authentic and energetic four piece band (guitar, drums, stand up bass and sax) includes Grammy award winning Mike Acosta on saxaphone.

The Winter Dance Party show has performed in front of over 2 million people on national TV for the Jerry Lewis Telethon, has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada at theatres, performing arts centers, ballrooms, corporate events, casinos and even for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw and others.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Free Concert

In partnership with Girard College and Global Citizen’s Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, The Philadelphia Orchestra will present its 35th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute Concert, led by conductor Damon Gupton, on Monday, Jan. 20, at 3 PM at the Girard College Chapel.

 

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., concert is a time-honored tradition that exemplifies The Philadelphia Orchestra’s commitment to making music accessible to everyone. It is essential that our work reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences and that we showcase the diversity of our region. This concert is a beautiful example of how music unites us all. – Doris Parent, chief IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Strategies) officer for The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts.

  • Johnson “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
  • Still Selections from Wood Notes
  • Saint-Georges First movement from Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 5, No. 2—First Philadelphia Orchestra Performance
  • Barber Adagio for Strings (with narration based on the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.)
  • Tindley “The Storm Is Passing Over”
  • Smallwood “Total Praise”

Tickets are free and available at philorch.org/mlk2025.

Philadelphia Orchestra broadcast partner WRTI 90.1 FM to air the concert live

Winter Tours at Rockwood Mansion

The Rockwood Mansion in Wilmington, Delaware was built by Joseph Shipley, a Quaker merchant banker between 1851 and 1854. Its Gothic Revival architecture and enchanting landscape were designed to reflect the beauty of an English country estate.

The museum reflects the way the Bringhurst family, descendants of Shipley, lived during the turn of the 20th century.

  • Rockwood Characters and Collectors: Bespoke Collection Tour

    Join Rockwood’s Collections Experts through a highlights tour of the museum’s fine and decorative art and architecture collections. Each generation that lived at Rockwood, from the 1850’s to the 1970s, added important arts and antiques to the house spanning the 17th-20th centuries and originating from Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The tour begins in the conservatory, the best object in the collection, with complimentary beer or wine. Museum staff will tailor your tour experience based on group interests: Paintings? Ceramics? Textiles? Architecture? The ultimate arts tour. (10 max)
    Dates: Saturday, Jan. 25 or Feb. 22, 2025
    Time: 4-6 pm
    Fee: $20; $15 NCC Resident
  • Rockwood is at 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19802
  • Info link:  Activity search | New Castle County Recreation – Online Registration (activecommunities.com)

Delaware Art Museum Expands Film Screening Series

The Delaware Art Museum expands its programming with weekly film screenings starting in 2025.

DelArt Cinema will offer the community a place to watch and discuss important films from around the world.

The DelArt Cinema screenings will be held every Saturday at 1:30pm with the last Saturday of the month being a free member screening. The second Sunday of each month at 1:30pm will be a screening for families. There will be a snack stand, courtesy of Kaffeina Cafe, as well as a bar with beer and wine for sale. Both offerings will be set up downstairs, right outside of DelArt’s 160-seat auditorium where the screenings will take place.

January’s series

The first curated program will complement DelArt’s Jazz Age Illustration exhibition and will feature Singin’ in the Rain, The Roaring Twenties, Some Like it Hot, and The Rules of the Game (La règle du jeu). The kids’ screening in January will be The Iron Giant.

 

February’s series

February’s series, Love in the 90s, will celebrate Black History Month with four powerful films from the 90s. Starting the month with Spike Lee’s Crooklyn, followed by the original House Party, a Valentine’s weekend screening of Love Jones, and ending the month with Love & Basketball. The kids’ screening in February will be Good Burger.

IF YOU GO:

WHAT: “DelArt Cinema”

WHEN: Starting in January, Every Saturday 1:30 pm and Second Sundays 1:30 pm

WHERE: Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806

COST: Members: $5 Members, $10 Non-Members, $7 Students & Seniors

INFO: delart.org/delartcinema

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates the Year of the Snake

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year of the Snake on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 1-2, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark NJ, 07102.

Join Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for spellbinding family matinee performances as it embraces the spirit of the Year of the Snake through the power and beauty of dance. A highlight of the winter season at NJPAC, this annual celebration weaves together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Audiences experience majestic dragons, dancing lions, elegant peacocks, stunning acrobats, twirling ribbons, and much more!

Music with authentic Chinese musical instruments will be played in the program, performed by the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York (CMENY). The Company will premiere a new dance for the Year of the Snake with a collaboration using the music, Dances of the Golden Snake.

Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for children. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.njpac.org/event/nai-ni-chen-dance-company-year-of-the-snake/.

 

Music at Uptown in January

The Music of Simon & Garfunkel
The Music of Simon & Garfunkel

by Swearingen & Kelli
Saturday, Jan. 11 @ 7:30 PM

 

The Brit Pack
The Brit Pack

British Rock Music
Friday, Jan. 17 @ 7:30 PM

The Philly Keys
The Philly Keys

Dueling Pianos
Thursday, Jan. 30 @ 7:30 PM

Beginnings
Beginnings

A Celebration of the
Music of Chicago

Friday, Jan. 31 @ 7:30 PM

at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380

Tickets and Info: Music – Uptown

Lainey Wilson Headlines Barefoot Country Music Fest

The Barefoot Country Music Fest (BCMF) is excited to announce Lainey Wilson as a headliner for the 2025 festival, scheduled for June 19-22, 2025. Wilson, who recently took home Female Artist of the Year and the top prize of Entertainer of the Year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, is set to deliver a show-stopping performance on Wildwood’s iconic beach.

Wilson has rapidly gained recognition in the country music world, becoming one of Nashville’s most celebrated talents. Known for her unique “Bell Bottom Country” sound, which blends traditional country with modern influences, Wilson has captivated audiences worldwide. Her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” and the chart-topping “Never Say Never” collaboration with Cole Swindell, and her hit single “Heart Like a Truck” are just a few highlights from her growing catalog.

On August 23, 2024, Wilson released her fifth studio album, Whirlwind, featuring the lead single “Hang Tight Honey.” The album further solidifies her status as one of the genre’s most dynamic and innovative artists.

As the Barefoot Country Music Fest celebrates its 5-year anniversary, this year’s event is expected to draw an even larger crowd. BCMF 2025 will feature over 40 artists performing across five stages, continuing its tradition of showcasing both top-tier country music talent and emerging stars. Wilson’s headlining performance adds to the excitement, making this year’s festival one not to miss.

“We’re excited to announce Lainey Wilson as the first of four headliners for the 2025 Barefoot Country Music Fest,” said Bob Durkin, co-founder of Southern Entertainment. “As the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, Lainey is unquestionably the most influential woman in country music right now. We’re proud to have her lead our 5-year anniversary celebration.”

Tickets for the 2025 Barefoot Country Music Fest are available now. Fans can purchase tickets starting at $39* with payment plan options available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.barefootcountrymusicfest.com.

Upcoming Winter Events at Tyler Arboretum

Gentle Flow Yoga – Saturdays thru Jan. 25

Full Moon Hike – Jan. 13

Early Morning Owl Prowl – Jan. 18

Forest Bathing: January Walk – Jan. 18

What’s Beyond the Fence? – Jan. 18 or Feb. 8

Winter Seed Sowing Workshop: Native Plants for Your Garden – Jan. 25

Witch Hazel Winter Fireworks Tour – Feb. 8

Pancake Breakfast – Feb. 22

Click on the links for complete details.

Tyler Arboretum Seeks Docents

Nature lovers 18+ with a passion for learning about plants, history, and conservation! If you love teaching, guiding, and storytelling — and are at ease with public speaking — you could be an ideal docent!

When you sign up to volunteer as a docent, you’ll go through training, orientation and an apprenticeship period to become an expert in the history and layout of Tyler.

Training features two required sessions:

  • Session 1: Saturday, Feb. 15, 12–3 pm
  • Session 2: Saturday, March 8, 12–3 pm

Following these sessions, trainees must complete required reading, attend a tour, and participate in an apprenticeship period. To succeed in this role, you should be able to walk 2 miles with ease and be comfortable working outdoors.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, Feb. 13.