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A product of Mt. Airy, director Suli Holum's father studied at the United Lutheran Seminary in Mt. Airy, and her mother grew up in Chestnut Hill.
Director: 'A great story' told virtually in Mt. Airy
Adapted to the Quintessence Theatre Group's stage by Suli Holum from the Frances Hodgson Burnett 1902 play, “The Little Princess,” this complete virtual production runs through Dec. 27. more
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Hill area resident Anthony Lawton stars in the Lantern Theater Company's production of Charles Dickens' classic “A Christmas Carol,” now streaming through Dec. 27.
Hill's 'Best One-Man Theatre' stars in 'Christmas Carol'
Lantern Theater Company continues its current season with a remount of its original adaptation of the play, now in its third year and reimagined for film, virtually (streaming) through Dec. 27. more
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Soprano Janai Bugger performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Philadelphia Orchestra continues virtual concert series
The Philadelphia Orchestra continued its season of “virtual” concerts from Dec. 3 through 6 with a chamber music arrangement of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. more
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Dr. Julie Snyder, of Erdenheim, is a two-time Grammy award-winning soprano and founder of the Snyder School of Singing, which she opened 17 years ago, as well as an adjunct professor at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance.
Erdenheim two-time Grammy winner in 'LOVE in Park'
We have all heard the cliché that in show business, no matter the obstacle, the show must go on. And so,with marks on the ground to make sure they stayed socially distanced and facially … more
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Karen Singer is seen here with a bucolic mural she created for a senior center in Aldie, Virginia. (Photo by Carol Bates)
Even famed Germantown tile wall maker a victim of pandemic
Karen Singer, who has had a tilemaking studio in Germantown for 37 years, is arguably one of the most talented tilemakers in the country. more
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El Fairworth (right) is the lead guitarist for The Real Fugitives, a local rock 'n' roll band that has been playing in Philly area clubs, performing mostly original songs, for 40 years. The other members are lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Larry Feldman, bass player David C. Kennedy, drummer Dave Kennedy (The Kennedys are father and son) and sax player Sam Murray.
A lifetime performing and teaching but not 'rock star'
El Fairworth, 62, admits his dream in life when he was much younger was “to become a rock 'n' roll star.” He is remarkably candid about why he never hit the big time. more
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“Things have changed for everyone, but people still want the traditional foods that they revert back to.,” said Bredenbeck’s Bakery co-owner Jake Boyd.
Catering the holiday meal
As I sit here contemplating what I need to make for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners, I can’t help but wonder: what if I had some of it catered? more
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Sandy Day is seen with her painting of a covered bridge in Tyler State Park. Also an opera singer, Sandy has been president of the Delaware Valley Opera Company for the past 20 years.
Opera company head and artist laments pandemic effects
Sandy Day is a triple threat, a talented artist whose paintings have been exhibited in many venues in Northwest Philadelphia and beyond, an acclaimed opera singer and president of the Delaware Valley Opera Company (DVOC). more
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There is not much in the arts that John Rudolph Quinn and Katie Quinn have not done.
Local opera singing couple also authors, nude models
Talk about a multi-talented couple! Authors, opera singers, artist models, hospital “patients,” songwriters and more. That's John Rudolph Quinn, 63 (“I'm past the point where I lie … more
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Woodmere decorated for the holidays.
Resilience tested
Although Woodmere Art Museum galleries are closed, the website is increasingly full of video, digital experiences, and educational art activities, and the grounds are open, safe, and free. more
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'Lessons and Carols' at St. Paul's Church streamed
In all the years that I've been writing about classical music for the Chestnut Hill Local, no concert of Christmas music has ever been more highly anticipated that the annual "Lessons and Carols" offered by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill. more
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Len Pierro (right), of Flourtown, rehearses with three other local sax players — Mark Allen, Bob Howell and Ron Kerber.
New CD by saxy Flourtown jazzman's band sets a high bar
The Len Pierro Jazz Orchestra just released “The Third Quarter,” a CD of jazz standards like “Jitterbug Waltz” by Fats Waller and originals by Pierro. more
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Although he has a full-time successful business, Paul gets up at 5 a.m. at least five days a week and practices until 8:30 a.m. and then goes to work.
Local jazz musician solves the age-old artistic dilemma
How does a passionate, talented musician, composer, painter, author, dancer, singer, etc., pursue his/her passion while still making enough money to live a comfortable life, pay for necessities, children, etc., since the artistic passion rarely pays all the bills except for those at the very top? more
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Mt. Airy jazz cabaret singer Gemma Sherry, the last singer to perform at Paris Bistro before the pandemic, recently recorded the album “Let's Get Serious” at Rittenhouse Soundworks Studios. It will be released Dec. 4. (Photo by Lauren Marr)
Mt. Airy singer, musician laments Paris Bistro closing
Mt. Airy jazz cabaret singer Gemma Sherry made history earlier this year, you might say, although it was in a way she would never have chosen voluntarily. more
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Andrea in front of Highland Farm, the historic home of legendary Broadway lyricist of 850 songs, Oscar Hammerstein ll, from 1940 to 1960. Carlson is devoting 50% of the sales of her new CD of Hammerstein's music to the effort to save the house.
Songwriter’s new release to raise money for historic home
Andrea's newest musical release, "Out of My Dreams," a collection of 10 songs dedicated to the musical genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Over 50% of the proceeds of the CDs' sale will go to #SaveOscarsHome. more
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Matthew Glandorf conducting Choral Art Philadelphia at St. Clement's Episcopal Church in Center City.
Superb Choral Evensong streamed from St. Paul’s Church
The weekend leading up to Thanksgiving Day presented me with the opportunity of hearing two virtual concerts of sacred choral music. I took in Matthew Glandorf and Choral Arts Philadelphia’s … more
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“I was looking for a city I could live in, work in and do theater in and not be poor all the time,” said director Ryan Walter (seen here) about Philadelphia.
Allens Lane's play to stream this weekend
Ira Levin's “Deathtrap,” produced by Allens Lane Theater and directed by Ryan Walter, will stream online Dec. 4, 5 and 6. more
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The Philadelphia Orchestra's new principal oboist is Philippe Tondre.
New young artists among the world's most talented
The Academy of Vocal Arts continued its virtual season with its most hopeful program of the year: the New Artists Recital. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s most recent series of virtual concerts featured three scores focusing on woodwinds. more
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The beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway was designed by two French architects who consciously used Paris' Champs-Elysees as their model. And, of course, the Parkway leads directly to Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Drive, then Lincoln Drive and Chestnut Hill.
The French influence on Philly, including Lafayette Hill
Ever wonder why the town just north of Chestnut Hill is named Lafayette Hill? more
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Cellist Ronald Lipscomb (seen here with a student), who has lived in both Mt. Airy and Germantown, has had a remarkable career, having played with The New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein, the American Symphony under Leopold Stokowski and with an orchestra conducted by Duke Ellington. (Photo by Gino Guarnere)
Mt. Airy cellist played with Bernstein, Ellington, Casals
Not too many local musicians have memories of playing with two legendary American innovators and composers whose music is still performed all over the world, but Ron Lipscomb, 77, who previously … more
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