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Kimball and Wiemken announce their retirement from Piffaro

“We have decided that the time has come to end our long run of directing and performing with Piffaro at the end of the 2021-2022 concert.” With those words, Joan Kimball and Robert Wiemken announced their retirement as co-directors of Philadelphia’s internationally acclaimed Renaissance Band, Piffaro. more

by Michael Caruso | 8/6/21

Toizer took this terrific shot in Colorado. “I was on a trip with the Equine Photographers Network,” she said. “There were wranglers (cowboys and cowgirls) that ran the herd through a pond.”

MALT author has improved skills of countless students

Since 2006 many area photo buffs have taken classes at Mt. Airy Learning Tree with instructor and author Nicki Toizer. Many have also refined their skills thanks to Toizer's book, “Digital Photography Basics.” more

by Len Lear | 8/6/21

Tony DePaul, of Chestnut Hill, has written several novels and short stories about local people and places, and he has a new book of short stories coming out around Labor Day. (Painting and photo by Colleen Quinn)

New book by Chestnut Hill master of the crime drama

There is an old adage in the publishing business: Write about what you know. Tony DePaul is a perfect example of the truth of this bromide. DePaul, a mid-70s dynamo who was born in Chestnut Hill … more

New book by Chestnut Hill master of the crime drama by Len Lear | 8/6/21

The Bone Appetite is always a center attraction for dog lovers.

Petapalooza 2021

Sunday, August 8th, it’s time to pamper your fur baby or feathered friend at Petapalooza, the area’s biggest pet play date! more

8/5/21

In recent years, Piven has added stand-up comedy to his repertoire.

Jeremy Piven to perform at the Keswick Theater

After its pandemic-related closing, the Keswick Theater will reopen Saturday, August 14, with Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jeremy Piven. more

by Barbara Sheehan | 8/5/21

Hope Lodge and British Cars, August 7

The British Car Show and Concours d'Elegance are returning this year on Saturday, Aug 7th, at Hope Lodge. This post-pandemic date is a combination of three events. more

by Walt Maguire | 8/5/21

Community gardens and piles of August produce

The heat of August has arrived, and with it piles of produce at the Morris Arboretum and Chestnut Hill Community Association Community Garden over on Wissahickon Ave. more

by April Lisante | 8/4/21

Mt. Airy pianist Lou Walinsky was just named Artist of the Month by Braver Angels, a national organization trying to de-polarize the deep divisions in the U.S.

Mt. Airy pianist, 'Artist of Month' and year-round bridge-builder

Lou Walinsky is 88 keys of pure American joy. A pianist, arranger and improviser, Lou has spent the last 40 years building his repertoire into a musical melting pot. more

by Alma Cook | 7/30/21

The merger of Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center is a needed shot in the arm to the local performing arts community.

What's in a Name? A win-win for the arts

Both the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts are changing their names. The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center are merging into The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. more

by Michael Caruso | 7/30/21

Nancy Sophy, a Mt. Airy artist with extensive experience as an arts educator, became the new Executive Director at Allens Lane Art Center in West Mt. Airy, beginning July 12, replacing Craig Stover, who left after 10 years.

Arts educator takes over as new Allens Lane director

Nancy Sophy, MFA, began her tenure as the Center’s new Executive Director on July 12. more

by Len Lear | 7/29/21

Chestnut Grill & Sidewalk Cafe Watermelon Brain Freeze.

The art of the homemade cocktail rages on

It’s all about fruits and rums and over-the-top beverages this season. more

by April Lisante | 7/28/21

Reviewer Ron Avery wrote in the Philadelphia Daily News about Lynn, "She ’s a show stopper! She wails, she grooves, she swings. She plays with authority, with power, with soul."

Mt. Airy's Lynn Riley, 'the Superwoman of the sax'

There is an orchestra full of outstanding musicians in our area, but when it comes to the respect of fellow music-makers and critics, flutist and saxophonist Lynn Riley is right at the top of the mountain. more

by Len Lear | 7/28/21

Kristen manages two Chestnut Hill businesses in addition to her singing career.

Hill manager a singing star in other languages

Busy as two jobs keep her, Kristen Spangenberg is also a talented singer under the professional name Kristin D. more

by Len Lear | 7/23/21

Isabel Catalan’s first public reading was a big one

Isabel Catalan had never recited in public before. Her first audience was the Wawa Welcome America. more

by Walt Maguire | 7/23/21

Kyle and Linette, who met at Drexel as sophomores in 1998, are seen with their sons, Carver, 14, and Ronin, 11.

Germantown pair coaxes heart and soul into their photos

Kielinski Photography in Germantown is a husband-and-wife team whose work seems born of an ability to coax their own hearts, and that of their subjects, into the picture. more

by Constance Garcia-Barrio | 7/23/21

Bible taught with Hill cartoonist's 'Churchie Comics'

In 2018 Rush Kress started doing monthly installments of Bible-toons. Soon they will also be available in Spanish. more

by Len Lear | 7/23/21

Meghan Cary braves the storm

Threatening skies moved the July 21st Meghan Cary concert off the stage at Pastorius Park and into the Middle School auditorium at Springside Chestnut Hill. more

7/22/21

A cautionary tale for anyone finally getting away for the first time in a year.

Finally getting away for the first time in a year. But not from the kitchen.

I knew I hadn’t planned well by the second day of “vacation.” more

by April Lisante | 7/21/21

Andrew Lipke lights up stage at Pastorius concert

Andrew Lipke and the Azrael String Quartet were the first musicians to grace the stage at Pastorius Park since the free summer concert series reopened post-pandemic. more

by Zoe Sophia Gray | 7/21/21

Hanging on by the 'Skin of Their Teeth' in Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy's Quintessence Theatre Group production features real-life husband and wife Rachel Bay Jones as Mrs. Maggie Antrobus and Benim Foster as Mr. George Antrobus. "The Skin of Our Teeth" streams through August 1. more

by Rita Charleston | 7/21/21

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Learning to love the ‘beautiful efficiency’ of flowers

Courtney Jewell has been selling weekly deliveries of fresh local flowers in Northwest Philadelphia since 2019, after moving to East Mt. Airy.

Piffaro explores the Austrian court and countryside

Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, will perform a concert of music from the Austrian court and countryside Saturday. March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill.

A delicious taste of Irish at Tavern on the Hill

The bar, as dark and dense as the Irish woods, was rocking with laughter as we made our way gingerly to the charming dining room just beyond.

Allens Lane exhibit: bold, candid and uncompromising

Dara Haskins, a Germantown artist whose solo exhibit opens this week at Allens Lane Art Center, is as bold, candid and uncompromising as her colorful work.