Attend a Puppy Pilates Session April 6

Get ready for the cutest workout of your life! Midsection Connection Pilates studio, is thrilled to announce Puppy Pilates, a one-of-a-kind event combining mindful movement and adorable, adoptable dogs of all ages. This special session will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at 1827 Brandywine St, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Led by Midsection Connection owner Patricia Dominguez, this class will guide participants through a gentle and engaging Pilates flow while five playful pups from ACCT Philly bring extra joy to the session. Whether they’re curling up beside you for a shoulder bridge or offering an unexpected nuzzle during core work, these adoptable dogs are sure to make this a truly heartwarming experience.

This event holds a special place in Dominguez’s heart, as she actually adopted one of the pups from February’s Puppy Pilates event—a sweet dog named Summer Rose. “She stole my heart during class, and I knew I had to bring her home,” Dominguez shared. “We’re hoping this event helps others find their perfect match too!”

Event Schedule:
12:00 PM – Meet & Greet with the Puppies
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM – Pilates Class
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM – Additional Puppy Playtime & Adoption Inquiries

Limited spots are available, so early registration is encouraged. Whether you’re looking to adopt, love dogs, or just want to enjoy a unique Pilates experience, this event is for you!

Registration link: https://www.midsectionconnection.com/event-details-registration/puppy-pilates-1

Delaware County Symphony Presents a Chamber Concert for All Ages

The annual Chamber Concert for All Ages will be presented on April 6 and features the Chamber Series Winner of the Youth Concerto Competition and includes lighthearted pieces from P.D.Q. Bach, the DCS Percussion Ensemble, and more.

Along with the playful tunes, Schleptet in E flat major and Suite No.1 for Cello All By Its Lonesome by P.D.Q. Bach; as well as Chopsticks, and Hora Staccato with percussion, guest conductor, Dr. Roberta Winemiller, will again lead the Delaware County Symphony Chamber Ensemble with performances that include a Surprise and a Farewell from Haydn.

 

Also performing is Kenny Mellon, the Chamber Series Winner from the DCS Youth Concerto Competition playing the Clarinet Sonata from Francis Poulenc. The concert will conclude with help from the audience for a performance of Ravel’s Bolero, inspired by humorist, songwriter, and children’s author, Sandra Boynton. Please join us for the final chamber concert of the season which is sure to delight concert goers of all ages!

The Chamber Concert for All Ages will be on April 6 at 3 p.m. in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre.

 

Performances at Neumann University – Bruder Life Center, Meagher Theatre in Aston, Pa

Tickets for the concerts may be purchased at dcsmusic.org/tickets

Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs reunite for ‘Let’s Pretend We’re Married’

Philadelphia theatre legends Tony Braithwaite and Jennifer Childs will reunite on stage for the return of their popular 2013 production Let’s Pretend We’re Married, a delightful cabaret presented by 1812 Productions. Running from April 2 through April 13, 2025, this show offers an entertaining exploration of the wedded bliss (and occasionally, the chaos) that accompanies married life.

With a perfect blend of original and vintage material, Let’s Pretend We’re Married is packed with songs that span the spectrum of love-from the romantic to the risqué. Featuring hits from iconic writers such as Irving Berlin, Captain and Tennille, and more, this production promises an evening of joy, music and unforgettable humor.

The dynamic duo, Braithwaite and Childs, who have wowed 1812 audiences over the years with six cabaret shows, will guide the audience through a playful journey that includes routines by classic married comic duos like George Burns and Gracie Allen, a modern twist on the classic Newlywed Game, and a set from everyone’s favorite cruise ship performers, TB and Jenny. The show culminates with one lucky couple being invited to renew their vows on stage in a joyous, comedic ceremony.

Let’s Pretend We’re Married offers a hilarious and heartwarming take on the ups and downs of marital life, creating a fun and festive environment for all. Whether you’re newlyweds, long-time lovers, or just a fan of great music and comedy, this cabaret is sure to leave you smiling from ear to ear!

Tickets/info: AudienceView Professional

The Philadelphia Chorus To Present April 5 Concert

The Philadelphia Chorus will present an exciting concert on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 4PM at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral (19 S. 38th Street, Philadelphia).

The concert, “Remembrance”, will feature Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem.  Fauré, influenced by his practical upbringing and formal music education at the Niedermeyer School, composed a Requiem reflecting his peaceful attitude toward death, drawing on the traditions of sacred music and great masters like Palestrina and Bach.  This beloved composition’s atmosphere is one of depth and restraint; it is intimate, mystical, luminous and transcendent.

The Philadelphia Chorus posed for this photo in the fall of 2024.

This concert will also feature another setting of the Requiem.  Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen wrote the Requiem for Solace which was commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir and premiered in 2014.  Using part of the original Requiem Mass text along with a poem by Emily Dickinson, it is a work that has been described as “a choral piece that aims to provide comfort to those who are grieving or in pain… Every movement has a beautiful and endearing melody that creates a strong emotional reaction in both the performer and the listener.”

Works by Z. Randall Stroope and others will also be performed.

If You Go:

A Concert Featuring:

Gabriel Fauré – Requiem with guest artist: Brenton Mattox-Scott, bass

Kim André Arnesen – Requiem for Solace

and other selections by Z. Randall Stroope and more

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 4:00 PM

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 19 S. 38th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Tickets: $30; $25 Seniors & Advance Sales; $15 Students

Information: 215-995-3118 or www.thephiladelphiachorus.org

Spring Events at Colonial Theatre

This spring, the Colonial Theatre presents an exciting lineup of events designed to captivate and engage audiences.

Spring Entertainment: 

On April 5, as part of his 25th Anniversary Tour, music lovers can experience the Emmy Award-winning Spanish guitar and dance spectacular Benise. This milestone tour solidifies Benise as one of the longest running Latin-themed theatrical productions worldwide. The renowned composer, joined by an international ensemble of musicians and dancers, will dazzle audiences with a two-hour performance featuring brand-new material alongside fan favorites and electrifying renditions of rock classics like Led  Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” and AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” 

The excitement continues on April 11 with the return of Colonial 54: An Immersive Disco Experience Attendees can break out their sequins and platform shoes for a night of nonstop dancing with DJ Moshé, The Spin Therapist, and enjoy a show-stopping performance by Roxanne Rohls as the legendary Liza Minnelli. 

Meanwhile, the acclaimed Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band returns to the Colonial on April 12 for another spectacular setlist featuring a dynamic mix of YES classics, epic tracks, and rare gems from the band’s most beloved albums. 

On April 26, join the celebration of local music and the creative arts community at the 6th Annual Earth Song Fest. The family-friendly event showcases live performances by talented Earth Song student bands and soloists, along with a vibrant marketplace featuring local artisan vendors. Attendees can also enjoy  raffles, face painting, and a variety of interactive activities, making it a perfect day of music, art, and community spirit. 

Fans of the ’80s are in for a nostalgic treat on May 3 during the Shannon Curtis: 80s Kids performance.  The high-energy synthpop concert  features songs from legendary bands like Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and OMD.  

Special Movie Screenings and Events 

Blobfest enthusiasts won’t want to miss their chance to secure tickets for the highly anticipated horror themed festival, returning for its 26th year this summer. On April 2 and 3, both pre-sale and general admission tickets will go on sale, offering fans the opportunity to grab some of the hottest seats for this  year’s camp-themed Blobfest. Highlights include the annual stage show and legendary “runout,” special screenings of The Blob, and a lineup of thrilling, blob-filled events that celebrate the cult classic in all its  gooey glory. 

On April 13, in honor of National Poetry Month, join the Poets of Phoenixville for an inspiring evening of  spoken word and literary artistry.  

Book lovers can spend an unforgettable evening with Jennifer Weiner, the best-selling author of The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, on April 17. Join the beloved author as she discusses one of her most anticipated novels to date, further solidifying her reputation as the queen of smart yet entertaining  poolside reads.  

On April 27, experience a night to remember full of Broadway magic during Broadway at the Colonial Theatre featuring stars from Wicked, Frozen, The Great Gatsby, Phantom of the Opera, and more.  Audiences will be treated to the extraordinary vocal talents of Broadway luminaries John Riddle (FrozenPhantom of the Opera), MaryKate Morrissey (Wicked, Mean Girls), and Noah J. Ricketts (The Great Gatsby, Beautiful). The evening will be expertly led and accompanied by the incomparable Dan Micciche, making for a night of dazzling performances audiences won’t want to miss. 

Enjoy an intimate acoustic concert like never before at the Colonial’s Songwriters in the Round performance on May 17. Grammy Award-winning songwriter Don Henry will take the stage alongside Phoenixville’s own Callahan & Fey for a truly personal musical experience.  

Tickets and info at The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA

The Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460), is situated in the heart of downtown Phoenixville.  

Local Hauntings Talk April 10

 

Delco Horror Haven is a non-profit horror arts organization that supports independent filmmakers, authors, artisans, and the community. They will host a Local Hauntings Talk by Laurie Hull at Widener University Freedom Hall.

Laurie Hull lives in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and has had a lifelong interest in ghosts and the supernatural that began while she was growing up in a very haunted house. She is the founder and director of Tri County Paranormal Research where she has had the good fortune to work with some of the best and most dedicated people in the field. Laurie’s experiences and investigations have been featured on local and national radio, television shows, and newspapers, including A Haunting and Ghost Hunters.

Her research on the paranormal has led her to travel throughout the United States and to England, Ireland, Scotland, and France to investigate haunted places. She has written four books: Brandywine Valley Ghosts, Philly’s Main Line Haunts, Supernatural Pennsylvania, Supernatural Mid Atlantic, and contributed to the books Media Gothic, Cape May Haunts, and the Dead of Winter series. Laurie currently works as a teacher and a psychic medium.

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: This event is in Freedom Hall in the theatre on the first floor. The parking lot by Freedom Hall is located at 17th and Chestnut Streets.

Tickets for this event are $15 and are available online.  All ticket sales are final.

Widener students are FREE.

 

 

 

‘I Hate Hamlet’ at WDL April 4-13

Wilmington Drama League will present “I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick April 4-13, 2025, directed by Jenna Cole.

“I Hate Hamlet” takes an aspiring actor, his unfortunately chaste girlfriend, the ghost of actor, John Barrymore, a séance, a swordfight and general mayhem to produce a hysterical look at the vagaries of acting for a living!

The cast of “I Hate Hamlet”

Andrew Rally: Andrew Dluhy

John Barrymore: John Barker

Felicia Dantine: Pam Huxtable

Gary Peter Lefkowitz: Andy Weymouth

Deidre McDavey: Katie Gorman

Lillian Troy: Kathy Buterbaugh

The comedy will be presented April 3-14. Tickets are now available.

Wilmington Drama League is at 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington, Del.

44th Annual Evening of Jazz is April 4

Haverford Music Department presents the 44th Annual Evening of Jazz on Friday, April 4, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Haverford High School Auditorium.  Tickets can be purchased at the door or online with this order form.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors in advance; $12 for adults and $6 for students/seniors at the door.  Family packages can be purchased for $25.  Proceeds from the event benefit the Haverford School District Jazz Program.

The Haverford High School Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Combo, and the Haverford Middle School Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Fords will perform.    Guest artist and 2025 Haverford Jazz Artist-in-Residence Greg Kettinger will perform on guitar with all of the ensembles.

About Guest Artist Greg Kettinger

In a career spanning 35 years, Philadelphia native and resident Greg Kettinger has performed with many jazz, pop, and R&B greats including Aretha Franklin, Shirley Scott, Johnny Coles, the Temptations and many more. As an original member of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia he has shared the stage with countless jazz legends. His recording credits include several John Vanore and Abstract Truth releases, the “Stolen Moments” tribute to Oliver Nelson, “Conjunto Philadelphia”, and his own release – “Could It Be…”.

As an educator, Greg Kettinger has enjoyed a thirty year career at Temple, St. Joseph’s, and Widener Universities and is chair of both jazz theory and jazz guitar at Temple.

He continues to perform and record locally and on the East Coast at concert halls, festivals, and clubs hundreds of times per year.

Tri-State Jazz Society welcomes Annie and the Fur Trappers

Annie and the Fur Trappers

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2pm

Annie and the Fur Trappers is dedicated to performing and preserving the music of the 1920s and 30s today.  The band plays traditional jazz, delta blues, ragtime, and swing music.  Annie and the Fur Trappers have performed at a variety of music festivals including the Big Muddy Blues Festival, The Whitaker Jazz festival The Apple Butter Festival, Cherokee Street Jazz Fest, HONK!TX, Musikfest, The Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl, and The Rosebud Cafe Music Festival, to name a few.  This band first performed for Tri-state in 2023.

Performance at Community Arts Center, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 1908
Member admission is $10, general admission is $20.  Introductory offer – start a new, first-time TSJS annual membership ($20) at the door and receive free admission to this concert (this offer not applicable to renewing or re-activating membership.)   Full-time students with ID, or children accompanied by a paying adult, are free. There are no advance sales or reservations.

Comedy Nights, 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!

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