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Fall for the Arts festivalgoers will find that the original tented format has returned, with just a few tweaks. All guests strolling the Avenue will be required to wear masks, since there will be an abundance of foot traffic. Guests will also be asked to wear masks in shops as they walk in and out. (Photo 2015)

Fall for the Arts returns, a tradition intact

This fall, as life in our area gets back to a new normal, one of the surest signs is the return of the Fall for the Arts Festival coming September. 26. more

by April Lisante | 9/17/21

Joe Kinosian in “Murder for Two,” which opens at the Bristol Riverside Theatre Sept. 21.

Live theatre returns, slowly and carefully

After 17 months of no live theater, and thousands of show people out of work, theater is gradually beginning to return to productions that people can attend in person rather than online. more

by Clark Groome | 9/17/21

Nancy Allen, Ph.D. (Photo and artwork by Colleen Quinn)

Wyndmoor author's timely novel of college scandals

If ever there was a timely novel, it is Nancy Allen's “Grace.” more

by Len Lear | 9/17/21

Amber Orion returns to Allens Lane Theatre in "The Secretaries."

'Blistering satire' of sexism coming to Allens Lane

“The Secretaries,” written by “The Five Lesbian Brothers” and directed by Josh Hitchens, is part of the 2021 Philly Fringe Festival and is the first production of the year from Allens Lane Theater. more

by Rita Charleston | 9/16/21

Diane Hanson (left) and Sandra Patty at the reopened Bird in Hand, 9 W. Highland St.

Bird in Hand Consignment opens at larger home on Highland

Bird in Hand Consignment reopened July 7 at 9 W. Highland Avenue. more

by Walt Maguire | 9/16/21

The Sculpture Gallery: Fringe at the Circus Campus

The Sculpture Gallery is ready to exhibit in the sanctuary of the beautiful Circus Campus in Mt. Airy. Meet with the curator: your benevolent, charismatic guide who will help you figure out who … more

9/15/21

Flags were vandalized. Offers of help came immediately.

MAAG Rocks Art

Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG) will be celebrating the community coming back together after a year of isolation with an arts festival, with lots of artists and live music, on Saturday, Sept. 18. more

9/15/21

Northwest Village Network Photo Group Exhibit

Center on the Hill, Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave. more

9/15/21

Donald Leong’s watercolors on exhibit at Settlement Music School, through December 23.

Donald Leong, new work at Settlement Music

His exhibit will be in the auditorium at Settlement Music School, 6128 Germantown Ave., through December 23. more

by Walt Maguire | 9/8/21

Mt. Airy's Nick Jonczak is seen here with actress Ava Knox in an Impossible Theater Company production of “[missed connections]” at The Fridge in Washington, D.C. , 2012.

Cannonball adds more shows to Fringe Festival

With 28 mainstage shows, nightly cabarets, pop-up events, workshops, artist talkbacks and more, Cannonball will offer something for every age. more

by Len Lear | 9/8/21

The Northwest Philly band Philly Gumbo, most of whose members have been playing together for 40 years, will perform next in-person at Milo in Mt. Airy on Friday Sept. 10.

N.W. band rockin' for 40 years (almost city's oldest)

Philly Gumbo at Milo in Mt. Airy on Friday Sept. 10. more

by Len Lear | 9/7/21

An array of eye-catching dishes at the new Roxy Hall & Bistro.

New 'soul fusion' restaurant stands out in Roxborough

Recently we happened to be walking to our car, which was parked just off the 6100 block of Ridge Avenue in Roxborough, when we happened to notice Roxy Hall & Bistro, a new “soul … more

by Len Lear | 9/3/21

Clover Market 2019. Clover Market 2021 is rain or shine, with nearly a hundred vendors plus music.

Clover Market returns to the Hill, September 12

After a break for 2020, the Clover Market returns to Chestnut Hill Sunday, September 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Clover Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring a curated selection of vendors … more

by Walt Maguire | 9/3/21

There was a street fair followed by a staged reading of a new play by Ang Bey, reinterpreting the tale of Pericles.

Last summer Sunday, gathered in the park

Summer closed last weekend at Vernon Park with heavy rains, and appropriately a play that features a shipwreck in a storm. more

by Walt Maguire | 9/2/21

“Give the Drummer Some,” by Edwin Lester.

Self-taught artist's works impress at Mt. Airy gallery

Lester's work centers of the themes that are most personal and important to him, such as “the central role of God in the union between man and woman,” biblical creationism and family and children. more

by Len Lear | 9/2/21

The Tavern on the Hill is requiring proof of vaccination. Campbells Place requires proof for inside dining, but not outside dining; the Tavern does not have outside seating.

Dining safely

A list of area establishments requiring proof of vaccination or outdoor seating. more

8/31/21

Ensemble Novo performs at Awbury Arboretum Sunday, Aug, 29

Jazz Concert Outdoors: Ensemble Novo, a Brazilian flavored jazz band, will perform Sunday, Aug, 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., outdoors at Awbury Arboretum's Cope House. more

8/27/21

A 'joke' audition changed the life of Germantown actress

Aug. 28 and 29 will be the dates of the new production “Germantown Plays Pericles” in Vernon Park, with a fair that includes interactive art installations, games, a reunion photo booth, drumming and more. more

by Rita Charleston | 8/27/21

Mt. Airy bassoonist receives orchestra’s 2021 Kuhn Award

On Aug. 14, Daniel Matsukawa was honored by The Philadelphia Orchestra Association during a celebratory online event with the 2021 C. Hartman Kuhn Award. more

by Len Lear | 8/27/21

“Miss Lillian” Clark, who has lived in both East and West Mt. Airy over the last 55 years, proudly holds up her just-published coloring book, “I Am Not Myself,” designed to teach children about Alzheimer's disease. (Photo by Len Lear)

Mt. Airyite, 79, authors unique Alzheimer's kids' book

“Miss Lillian” Clark, was inspired to create her latest labor of love by her granddaughter, Alleya. The idea for an Alzheimer's book geared to children continued to percolate until she finally finished “I Am Not Myself.” more

by Len Lear | 8/26/21

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After 17 months of no live theater, and thousands of show people out of work, theater is gradually beginning to return to productions that people can attend in person rather than online.