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Rob DiTeodoro Makes Art
Rob DiTeodoro’s First Solo Show Is June 28 At Corner Art Collective by Melissa Jacobs Lead photo by R.W. Lesmeister Rob DiTeodoro stood at the prestigious Chester County Art Association surrounded by art and people – and he paused. It was a mental pause more than anything, but DiTeodoro took a deep breath and realized…
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Bloom Southern Kitchen: Spicy, Sweet, Delicious
Bloom In Chester Springs Is Worth A Visit by Melissa Jacobs Lead photo via Bloom Southern Kitchen Bloom Southern Kitchen in Chester Springs has been serving its delicious food for years … and it’s a gosh darn shame that it took me this long to visit. Bloom opened in 2020 when COVID restrictions were still…
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Fr3deR1cK Taylor’s New Film Dazzles
West Chester’s Fr3deR1cK Taylor Takes Movie Making To New Heights by Melissa Jacobs Fr3deR1cK Taylor is the filmmaker America needs right now. His new “Pre-Existing Freedom” is equal parts art, documentary and social commentary, all of it powerfully, petitely packed into a 15-ish minute short film. The title of “Pre-Existing Freedom” is a mash-up of…
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Küf Knotz and Christine Elise: New Album, Big Party
Küf Knotz and Christine Elise Perform in Havertown on Oct. 4 by Melissa Jacobs Küf Knotz and Christine Elise, the dynamic duo that combine harp, beats and lyrics, are hosting a party for their latest album on Oct. 4 at 7 pm at The Kelly Center in Havertown, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Find…
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Must-See Art: “Kindred” At The Hook Experiment
12 Female Artists Unite For Chester County’s Best Art Exhibit of 2023 by Melissa Jacobs Lead image is the work of Ellen Durkan of Iron Maiden Forge. Deep in the heart of southern Chester County, a new art space is breaking ground – and rules. The Hook Experiment is an unconventional art gallery that presents…
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Ardmore Music Hall Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary
One-on-one with Chris Perella, co-owner of Ardmore Music Hall by Eli Bank, arts and culture editor Ardmore Music Hall may seem like a Main Line mainstay, but the concert venue has only been in existence for 10 years. Of course, plenty of people knew AMH as Brownies 23 East, the beloved and fake ID-friendly college…
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BalletX Comes To Bryn Mawr
BalletX to perform at Bryn Mawr College on Dec. 1-2. by Eli Bank, arts and culture editor BalletX, the contemporary ballet company based in Philadelphia, is bringing a diverse production of people, sights and sounds to Bryn Mawr. Performing at Bryn Mawr College’s Goodhart Hall on Dec. 1-2, BalletX is returning to the Main Line…
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8 Must-See Art Exhibits in Chester County And Beyond
Check Out These Art Galleries, Museums And Events by Eli Bank, arts and culture editor Lead image: Ock Soon Kwon, Persimmons, 2022, watercolor on paper, 20 1/2 x 16 in (52.1 x 40.6 cm) Chester County has a long tradition of amazing fine art, and this fall’s art exhibits showcase that perfectly. Media and Haverford? We…
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September’s Must-See Concerts In The Philly Suburbs
Rock, blues, Billy Joel-ish and other concerts you’ll love. by Eli Bank, arts and culture editor Ah, September. The kids are back at school, your white shoes are tucked away for the season, and the weather can’t decide if it’s fall. But September brings great concerts to the Main Line and Philadelphia suburbs. Whether you’re…
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QVC’s Amy Oselkin’s New Book Is A Must-Read
Oselkin Shares Her Truth About Marriage, Miscarriages And Motherhood The OBGYN asking where to bury her baby. That was Amy Oselkin’s breaking point. The previous two days had been a blur of emotions punctuated by the intense physical pain of a dilation and evacuation procedure that removed Oselkin’s 17-week old child from her womb. Doctors…