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Basics of Stained Glass Class

Take a 6-hour beginner class for stained glass with Jill Huentelman at Huentelglas’ studio (located at Newtown Square, PA) to create a stained-glass panel.  Learn how to cut and grind glass, copper foil glass, solder and finish the piece for hanging.   This class is great for getting an overview of stained glass, and to help determine whether this is a hobby you would be interested in pursuing.

Next class: July 26.

This class will cover:

  • Overview of stained glass
  • Pattern making
  • Scoring glass
  • Grinding glass
  • Copper foiling
  • Basics of soldering
  • Finishing a stained glass piece for hanging

All classes will be held at:

Huentelglas
3603 Winding Way
Newtown Square, PA  19073

A maximum of 4 people per session can be booked (bring a friend!).

Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival to Debut This May

Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival will make its debut this May 23 to June 1, 2025, with 10 days, 24+ shows, dozens of artists and two states. This brand-new major arts festival will debut in the birthplace of American circus, Philadelphia! The festival will take over venues throughout Old City and both the Pennsylvania and the New Jersey sides of the Delaware Waterfront.
The line-up will include performances and workshops by emerging and established artists and companies around the country and beyond – including acts from the United States, Canada and France.
Over 10 days, audiences can enjoy new productions that showcase creative movement, athletic skill, and engaging storytelling through circus arts, celebrating and expanding the extraordinary circus community. Events will include no charge public performances, workshops for families and circus/dance/theater artists, and paid performances.

The lineup includes more than two dozen shows, workshops and events at venues around Philadelphia and South Jersey. Venues will include:

  • PHILADELPHIA: Christ Church Neighborhood House, FringeArts, Cherry Street Pier
  • NEW JERSEY:  Trenton Circus Squad Tent in Cooper Poynt’s Park.

Tickets are on sale now at FringeArts.com and by calling the FringeArts Box Office at 215-413-1318.

 

Native Plant Sale at Brandywine Zoo

Spring Native Plant Sale​

Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25 & Monday, May 26; 10am-2pm

Stop by the zoo front gate (zoo admission is not required) to purchase a 6-pack of native plants for $30. Each pack comes with 6, low-water, 5″x2″ plugs of native plant species and an instruction pamphlet with all the information you need for these easy-care plants.

Six-packs will contain:
Goldenrod ‘Solar Cascade’, Beardtongue, False Blue Indigo, New York Aster, Cinderella Milkweed and Common Milkweed

 

If You Go:

Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, Del. 19802. (302) 571-7788.

The zoo is less than five acres and located in Wilmington, Delaware, along the Brandywine River in beautiful Brandywine Park. The Zoo is open 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:30pm).

Children (3-17 yrs.) $7. Adults (18-61 yrs.) $9. Seniors (62+yrs) $8. The zoo is free to Delaware Zoological Society members with cards and children under 3 years.

The zoo is typically open to visitors 10am – 4pm. https://brandywinezoo.org/

Dutch Tile Workshop 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.

Comedy Nights, Trivia, Line Dancing at Grace Winery

The Inn at Grace Winery (formerly Sweetwater Farm Bed and Breakfast) is a tranquil haven situated on fifty acres in the historic Brandywine Valley located at 50 Sweetwater Rd, Glen Mills, Pa.

Comedy Nights: Every Third Thursday

Enjoy a 90 min show, with third different comedies. Bar available. Click here for your tickets. The event is 21 years old +

Line Daning: Every Fourth Thursday 6 pm- 10 pm 

Every Fourth Thursday is a night filled with wine and line dancing. Doors open at 6 and a prompt lesson for beginners at the start!   With food, wine, beer, and canned cocktails, there is no better way to dance the night away here at Grace Winery. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $11. 21+ event. Boots and attire are not necessary but always fun!

Trivia at Grace Winery

Join us on the first Friday of every month for Trivia Nights at Grace Winery!

Arrival Time: 5:30 to register.

Pre-register via email: wineclub@gracewinery.com

Prizes Include:
First Place- 25$ gift certificate
Second Place $15 Gift Certificate
Mid-Round Prizes: Surprise!

Rules:
All guests must be 21 years old+. Teams will consist of 6 guests or less
No cell phone use during the rounds and spelling counts.

For more info, check the calendar at
Calendar – The Inn At Grace Winery

Lansdowne Folk Club welcomes Chris Kasper

Lansdowne Folk Club presents Philly native and folk/rock/bluesman Chris Kasper on Thursday, May 22, 2025.Please note that the concert date has been changed from May 15 to May 22 due to a scheduling conflict.

Philly native and folk/rock/bluesman Chris Kasper

Chris Kasper is an American songwriter who is currently based in the Philadelphia area. He’s been active in the local and national scene for the last 20 years. Over that time, he has released six records and toured with acts like Amos Lee and The Wood Brothers.
His music traverses the Americana, country blues, indie folk and vintage rock spectrums, blurring the lines between genres. Kasper’s evolution into a no-nonsense songwriter is heard throughout his latest album, with nods to songwriters of the 70s like Bobby Charles, Lowell George, and Neil Young. Listen to his music, watch a video, and learn more about him at http://www.chriskasper.com.

If You Go:

Held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, doors open at 7 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance online or with an advanced phone reservation and $25 without an advance reservation.
For reservations, parking information, advance ticket sales and more information visit website https://folkclub.org, email Lfolkclub@gmail.com or call (484) 466-6213.  Only cash accepted at the door.
Parking in front of the 20th Century Club is no longer available. Parking is available on the side streets near the Club or at the Septa train station lot two blocks away.  Street parking is available on Lansdowne Court (adjacent to the 20th Century Club) or on Dudley Ave, (across Lansdowne Ave. from the 20th Century Club).
There is one ADA designated handicap parking spot behind the building, but additional handicapped parking can be made by emailing Lfolkclub@gmail.com in advance of the concert.

Upcoming Concerts:

June 5, 2025:                   John Gorka

 

Music at Uptown in May

Chelsea Reed
Chelsea Reed

And the Fair Weather Band
Jazz Cocktail Hour
Thursday, May 15 @ 7:30 PM

The Philly Keys
The Philly Keys

Dueling Pianos
Thursday, May 29 @ 7:30 PM

Pop-Up Beer Garden
Pop-Up Beer Garden

Beer Garden
Thu, May 30 @ 5:00 PM

That’s Life Concert
That’s Life Concert

Starring Tony Sands
Artful Impact, Care Center Foundation
Friday, June 6 @ 7:30 PM

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

Tickets and Info: Music – Uptown

Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival is now May 18

Due to inclement weather, Chestnut Hill’s popular Home + Garden Festival has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The festival features nearly 300 vendors set up along the 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, which will be closed to vehicular traffic.

The all-day, family-friendly event highlights home and garden decor, outdoor craft demonstrations, live music, children’s activities, and over 200 retailers, restaurants, and businesses within the Chestnut Hill Business District. During Home + Garden, outdoor vendors will feature lawn sculptures, garden art, heirloom plants, beekeeping, flower baskets, terrariums, landscaping, lawn care, jewelry, vintage goods, collectibles, indoor decor, and more!

Returning this year is the Maker’s Village, featuring craft demonstrations, including pottery and macrame, bulb layering, and an observation hive with hive tools along the 8000 block of Germantown Avenue. Cider Belly Hard Cider and Baker Street Bread are two existing businesses on the same block of
Maker’s Village that each share a commitment to locally sourced handmade products. The festival boasts several blocks of home improvement-focused vendors along with home decor.

Additionally, no stop to the Home + Garden Festival would be complete without a visit to the oldest hardware store in Philadelphia, Killian Hardware (8450 Germantown Avenue), founded in 1913. The family-owned store features everything needed for gardening and other activities around the
house.

2025 Home + Garden Festival Schedule of Events
Makers Village (8000 block of Germantown Avenue): What the artisans create working during live demonstrations beginning at 11 a.m.

Stagecrafters Theater (8130 Germantown Avenue): Enjoy family-friendly entertainment and theatrical
performances, including:
● Musical Revue performed by Pretzel Theater Company at noon
● Face painting from noon to 3 p.m.
● Enjoy Children’s Theatre’s performances of the classic tale Hanzel and Gretel at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.

● Live dance performances by SNAPCo. at 1:30 p.m.
Live Music:
● Buckley Park (Germantown Ave & Hartwell Lane)
○ Carty Brown: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
● Bethlehem Pike Stage (Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike)
○ Dukes of Destiny: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
● Home Works (8100 Germantown Ave)
○ DJ Aaron Clark: Noon to 5 p.m.

● Outdoor at McNally’s Tavern (8634 Germantown Avenue): A Chestnut Hill institution, McNally’s
opens up and will host an outdoor cookout. In addition to cooking up tasty sandwiches like the
Schmitter, McNally’s will offer beer and spring-inspired slushies.
● Used Book Sale at Tavern on the Hill (8636 Germantown Avenue): Tavern on the Hill will be hosting Hilltop Books, the bookstore of the Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library. Used Books will be available for purchase!

For more details, visit Home + Garden Festival 2025 – Chestnut Hill

In Our Lounge Exhibit at CAC

In Our Lounge Gallery Erika Matyok

at the Community Arts Center

5/1/2025 to 6/7/2025

A Tale of Tails

New Paintings inspired by Hungarian Folk Art

Erika Matyok is a Professional Artist and Art teacher. Her creative work is primarily inspired by nature and incorporates use of symmetry and relaxation techniques. Matyok exhibits and sells her art in the Philadelphia area and her murals can be viewed around the city and its surrounding suburbs.

Erika Matyok’s painting style is derived from and inspired by traditional Hungarian embroidery known as Matyo embroidery. Matyok uses strong folk art symbolism in her work with use of bold color, pattern and select imagery. Her work reflects an abundance of positive energy and spirited emotion.

For details, visit In Our Lounge Gallery Erika Matyok – Community Arts Center

The CAC is at 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, Pa.

Drum Circle May 17

Susan Hart, LMT, RM, CMCP has been drumming since 2001 after attending her first drum circle and was hooked instantly by the joyous energy. She will lead a Drum Circle on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Reality Pilates Reformer, 241 Main Street, Royersford, PA. The drumming will take place 4:30-5:30 pm at Reality Pilates Reformer, 241 Main Street, Royersford, PA. There is plenty of street parking as well as two lots nearby.

  • No drumming experience is necessary to join.
  • Susan has plenty of drums/instruments to share if you don’t have drums of your own.
  • No previous experience required.
  • Admission by donation event. Suggested donation $10-20.
  • Please RSVP if you plan to attend
  • More details: Drum Circles – Serenity Achieved with Susan Hart, LMT