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Wed Jul 9	Concert: Mike Favinger, Accoustic Guitar, Songwriter & Singer. Opening will be Chris Adams	Open for dinner at 6PM. Concert starts 7:20PM.	$ 5 tell a friend
Doors open at 6PM for dinner, socializing and browsing the galleries, music starts at 7:20PM. Mike will be remembered by many in the Philadelphia for his popular music performances. Quite some years ago he moved to Florida and he is now back for one concert only. Mike was introduced to The Arts Scene by his old friend Al Bien. Our "own" Chris Adams will use his personality, guitar, voice and great original lyrics to warm up the crowd. Entrance fee is $5 at the door only. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open. BYOBeer and wine.

Sat Jul 12	ENERGY! Music, Acting, blending African & Break Dancing and Poetry.	Open for dinner at 7PM. Performance begins at 8:30PM.	$ 10 tell a friend
Doors open at 7:00PM for dinner, socializing & browsing the galleries, show starts at 8:30PM! This show will blend African & Break dancing with spoken word and special guest musicians and actors in an engaging and powerful peformance. 'Energy' is hosted by Dawn Mehan, poet, teacher and member of N’Bonye West African Dance Troupe. Dawn will take the audience on a journey of energy and some of its creative manifestations. Featured guests include musician Sidney Johnson, singer Kate Curran and actor Kate Wand from the Theater of the Oppressed. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café is open, BYOBeer and wine.

Mon Jul 14- Thu Jul 17	Build-A-Band Summer Rock Music Camp, for Elementary & Middle School kids	9AM - 1PM	$ 195 tell a friend
Music teacher, composer & musician Lisa Wolfe and her team will teach the kids all basic aspects for becoming a successful musician. They will learn how to: Arrange music, work together, start a song, listen to others, negotiate & compromise, who's the leader and what does that mean, communicate with your parents, be appropriate with language & issues and choose songs. An introduction to piano keyboard, guitar and voice, as well as games to learn music theory concepts will be included each day. The charge is $195.00 per participant per week including 4 lunches at the inhouse Cafe Menta. Parents are invited to have lunch with their kids. For more info LisaWolfeMusic.com or 610-431-0209. Timely reservation & payment required through The Arts Scene web site or by contacting Lisa Wolfe. Advance ticket purchase requested.

Wed Jul 16	Live Music: "Open Circle" Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Percussion, Flute & More	Open for dinner at 6PM. Live music 7PM-10PM.	Free entrance! tell a friend
This event is organized by "Mr. Music" Al Bien (Guitar/Vocals/Piano) and owner of Swarthmore & Springfield Music stores and Springfield Recording Studio. Al’s Open Circle is bringing local legends together. The format is a circle of musicians playing acoustic music with a microphone if necessary. You can always expect 10-15 musicians like Clara Bien of course, Peter Hayes, Chris Adams, Lisa Wolfe, Vince Raimondo, Cy Calaghan, Larry Ahearn, Quaker Dave Brown, Sherry Somach, Stu Skaroff, Eileen Tipping, B.J. Sarkissian, Larry Ahearn, Millard Brown, Jack Greenwald, Don Clune & More. Join with your friends and the players for a relaxing evening of music and artistic comraderie. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open; BYOBeer and wine.

Thu Jul 17	Built-A-Band Rock Concert, for Elementary & Middle School kids	Open for dinner at 6:30. Concert starts at 6:30.	Free entrance! tell a friend
Doors open at 6:00 pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries,concert starts at 6:30pm. The participants from this week's Summer Rock Music Camp, organized by music teacher, composer & musician Lisa Wolfe, will show the public what the kids learned. Expect so see them acting like young professional rockers including the hip movements. This will be great, but bringing earplugs is allowed. For more info LisaWolfeMusic.com or 610-431-0209. Free entrance to the general public. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine.

Sat Jul 26	Charlie Phillips Band: Rock, Soul, Folk, and Blues – blended & distilled to create an eclectic style & fresh sound. Opening Act: Liz Longley	Open for dinner at 6:30. Concert starts at 8PM.	$ 10 tell a friend
Doors open at 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries, performance starts at 8PM. The Charlie Phillips Band includes John Heenan - bass, Al Cochrane - drums, Steve Behrle - guitar and Charlie on guitar, harmonica & vocals. Charlie performs at many upper-tier coffee houses and listening rooms in the Philadelphia area and in New York City. Visit www.myspace.com/charliephillipsmusic for more information about Charlie and to enjoy videos of his live performances. For more information about Liz, go to www.LizLongley.com. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine.

Wed Jul 30	Live Music: "Open Circle" Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Percussion, Flute & More	Open for dinner at 6PM. Live music 7PM-10PM.	Free entrance! tell a friend
This event is organized by "Mr. Music" Al Bien (Guitar/Vocals/Piano) and owner of Swarthmore & Springfield Music stores and Springfield Recording Studio. Al’s Open Circle is bringing local legends together. The format is a circle of musicians playing acoustic music with a microphone if necessary. You can always expect 10-15 musicians like Clara Bien of course, Peter Hayes, Chris Adams, Lisa Wolfe, Vince Raimondo, Cy Calaghan, Larry Ahearn, Quaker Dave Brown, Sherry Somach, Stu Skaroff, Eileen Tipping, B.J. Sarkissian, Larry Ahearn, Millard Brown, Jack Greenwald, Don Clune & More. Join with your friends and the players for a relaxing evening of music and artistic comraderie. Popular music, country, originals & standards. There is no Open Circle in August. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open; BYOBeer and wine.