| Aug 1 2008 | The Arts Scene is closing its doors!! “The Grand Finale” for the younger crowd. Folk, Rock n' Roll & Funky Jazz. | Doors open at 7PM.
Music starts at 8PM.
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| Pat Dougherty, Kiley Ryan and the Philadelphia bands "Waiting For December" and "Bodega". Doors open 7:00PM, Music starts at 8PM. The last performance of Alt-Folk singer/songwriter Pat Dougherty, a former West Chester resident who lives now in St. Paul and tours the Midwest is the #10 most listened folk artist in the state of Minnesota, before he heads back to the Midwest. Kiley Ryan accompanies Pat on Violin. Funky Jazz band "Bodega" is well known for exciting music & a great show. The rock band "Waiting For December" happened when four Philly boys with nothing in common except their love of rock got together and started making music. WFD has always viewed music as an art, and not a scene, which has defined their efforts since they started playing in the winter of 2004. Waiting For December holds you! The fans and listeners, as the top priority, and nothing makes them happier than seeing people singing along at their high energy shows. Advance tickets over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door. BYOB(no cork fee) and BYOF (food:). Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is closed tonight. |
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| Jul 30 2008 | The Arts Scene is closing its doors!! The Grand Finale - Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Percussion, Flute and More! | Doors open at 7PM.
Music starts at 8PM.
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| The Grand Finale is organized by Mr. Music, Al Bien (Guitar/Vocals/Piano). Tonight is a sad night because we will all miss the vibrant atmosphere of The Arts Scene. However let’s not look back to much and have all together a great musical evening with as performers Al & Clara Bien, Chris Adams, Cy Calaghan, Larry Ahearn, Quaker Dave Brown, Sherry Somach, Stu Skaroff and others. Popular music, country, originals & standards. The Café Menta staff, Cobie, Claudia and Beard also want to participate actively in this evening and therefore will only offer free refreshments and snacks, but will not serve dinner. Feel free to BYOB and BYOF(food:). No reservation is needed. |
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| Jul 26 2008 | Charlie Phillips Band: Rock, Soul, Folk, and Blues – blended & distilled to create an eclectic style & fresh sound. Opening are Liz Longley and Sarah Zimmerman | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| 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, head to www.LizLongley.com and about Sarah www.myspace.com/sarahzimm. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jul 18 2008 | “Poetry Slam” hosted by the Chester County Poetic Collective. Special guest readings by the Nat'l Poetry Slam Team. | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Slam begins at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries, Poetry Slam starts at 8PM. Open for all poetry lovers. Readers are encouraged to be there at 7PM at the latest and to bring 3 ORIGINAL pieces of poetry or prose short enough to hold the attention of the audience and to allow for the competition to flow. The evening winner will be crowned with a cash price. Music during intermission. Café Menta is open for dinner & snacks. BYOBeer and wine. No reservation is needed. |
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| Jul 17 2008 | Built-A-Band Rock Concert, for Elementary & Middle School kids | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert starts at 6:30.
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| 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. |
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| Jul 16 2008 | Live Music: "Open Circle" Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Percussion, Flute & More | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7PM-10PM.
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| 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. |
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| Mon Jul 14-Thu Jul 17 | Build-A-Band Summer Rock Music Camp, for Elementary & Middle School kids | Gallery Hours. |
| 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. |
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| Jul 12 2008 | ENERGY! Music, Acting, blending African & Break Dancing and Poetry. | Open for dinner at 7PM.
Performance begins at 8:30PM.
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| 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. |
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| Jul 9 2008 | Concert: Mike Favinger, Accoustic Guitar, Songwriter & Singer. Opening will be Chris Adams | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts 7:20PM.
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| 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. |
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| Jun 28 2008 | "Fiesta de Venzuela" – Venezuelan Music, Dance & Food & CD release party. This event is a fundraiser for the "Casa de Venezuela Valle Delaware" | Open for light dinner at 6:30PM.
Music begins at 8AM.
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| Doors open for socializing, browsing the art galleries and for light dinner at 6:30PM, Music and Dance starts at 8PM. Playing will be big band "Ensemble of Music Casa de Venezuela" with the following musicians: Alberto Rios - Director/Guitar and Vocals, Luis Manuel Colmenares - Percussion, Jocelyn Dhersi - Cuatro Venezolano and Vocals, Belmary Lorcas - Violin, Jairo Medina - Cuatro Venezolano and Vocals, Isaac Perez-Percussion, Marisol Pérez - Piano, Wimayra Luy - Mandolin-Percussion & Vocals. Performed will be traditional and non-traditional Venezuelan tunes Joropos, Golpe Tocuyano, Tambores, Merengue Venezolano. The program will introduce the audience to Venezuela’s diverse and strong influence of the indigenous, African, European and Middle East heritage and its folkloric way of life including dance demonstrations. For more info www.CasaDeVenezuela.net. Advance ticket over TAS web site $12.50 and $15 at the door. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open. BYOBeer and Wine. |
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| Jun 27 2008 | Kenn Kweder: Folk & Rock - Fundraiser for the West Chester Fire Companies | CANCELED |
| Unfortunately the organizer, Lucky Penny Productions, had to cancel this benefit concert. We hope to see you soon again for one of our many other events. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jun 26 2008 | Built-A-Band Rock Concert, for Elementary & Middle School kids | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert starts at 6:30.
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| 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. |
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| Jun 25 2008 | Live Music: "Open Circle" Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Percussion, Flute & More | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7PM-10PM.
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| 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. |
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| Mon Jun 23-Thu Jun 26 | Build-A-Band Summer Rock Music Camp, for Elementary & Middle School kids | Gallery Hours. |
| 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. |
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| Jun 23 2008 | Special One Time Concert: "Pat Dougherty’s My Project", Philly musicians Funk-Jazz band "Bodega" & singer/songwriter "Phyllis Heitjan" | Doors open at 6:30PM, food at 7PM, concert at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30PM, Food at 7:00PM, Music starts at 8PM. Alt-Folk singer/songwriter Pat Dougherty, a former West Chester resident who lives now in St. Paul and tours the Midwest is the #10 most listened folk artist in the state of Minnesota. He will celebrate this day as his 21st birthday! Jazz band Bodega is well known for exciting music & a great show. Special star tonight is musician & Princeton University student Phyllis Heitjan. Phyllis’s songs blend beautiful, hooky melodies and poetic lyrics with her trademark choral harmonies. Her performances call to mind Sarah McLachlan, Michelle Branch, Tori Amos and yet she maintains a remarkable sound that is all her own. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jun 22 2008 | Student Recital of West Chester University Community Music School | 4:00PM-5:30PM - New time! |
| West Chester University's Community Music School presents students from the studio of Terry Klinefelter. Works by Scarlatti, Della Joio, Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt and others. Jazz combo performances will also be featured. $5 entrance donation only at the door. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open for drinks and pastry. |
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| Jun 21 2008 | Monette Sudler Trio, Jazz, Latin, Contemporary. Fundraiser for Chester Co.'s the 'The Farmhouse' retreat for artists. | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert begins at 8.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries,concert starts at 8pm. Monnette Sudler - Jazz guitar, vocals & sengoni, Jerome Hunter - bass & Craig McIver - drums. The trio is playing an eclectic blend or jazz, latin and comtemporary music. Monnette is playing her guitar, leading workshops, playing drums from places such as her native Philadelphia, PA to the Portland Jazz Festival, in Oregon, with many destinations in between, including stops in Cape May, New Jersey, Jamaica, and Japan! More info at MonnetteSudlerMusic.com. "The Farmhouse" is a retreat for artists with a commitment for the mentorship of youth. More info at www.BJazz.com. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jun 20 2008 | Big Band: "Big G and the Cool Cats" | Doors open at 6:30PM for dinner.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries, concert starts at 8PM. The Cool Cats Welcome Summer! Spend the longest day of the year and the shortest night with "Big G And The Cool Cats", a new high-energy nine member party band. This talented group of musicians cover the most popular tunes of the swing era both old and new, from artist such as Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, as well as Brian Setzer, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Blood Sweat And Tears, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and many others. Musicians: Leader & Trumpet - George Whittam, Trumpet - Mark Geist, Saxophones - Mike Howell & Ken Burkhardt, Trombone - Bill Glendenning, Guitar - Jon Boyle, Bass - Cindy Hoopes, Drums - Jim Gasho. Tonight’s featured vocalist is Barbara Kovacs. She performs throughout tri-state area, New York City, and Connecticut. BIG G’s music will focus on the baby-boomer generation....fun hits of the 60’s and 70’s! For listening and dancing. For more information www.BigGandTheCoolCats. Advance ticket over TAS web site $12 and $15 at the door. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café is open. BYOBeer and Wine. |
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| Jun 14 2008 | "Poetry Slam" hosted by the Chester County Poetic Collective | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Slam begins at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries, Poetry Slam starts at 8PM. Open for all poetry lovers. Readers are encouraged to be there at 7pm at the latest and to bring 3 ORIGINAL pieces of poetry or prose short enough to hold the attention of the audience and to allow for the competition to flow. The evening winner will be crowned with a cash price. Music during intermission. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open for dinner and snacks |
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| Jun 13 2008 | The Main Line Opera Guild: "From Paris to the South Pacific - an evening of Operatic & Broadway Blockbusters" | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Performance begins at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries,performance starts at 8PM. Take an evening and travel musically around the world as the Main Line Opera Guild presents a varied program of your favorite standards from the Operatic and Broadway repertoire, such as Aida, Showboat, South Pacific, Rigoletto, Man of La Mancha, The Pirates of Penzance, The Merry Widow and others. Singers: Enrico Adriano - Baritone; Nancy Patton-Adriano - Soprano; Jay Anstee - Tenor; Maria Barnett - Mezzo-Soprano; Andrea Broido - Soprano; Jeff Carr - Baritone; Dolly Hemphill - Soprano; Roberta Maron - Soprano; Mary Punshon - Soprano; Wayne Punshon - Baritone; Evan Thomas - Bass. For more information www.MainLineOpera.com. Advance ticket over TAS web site $15 and $18 at the door. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open, BYOBeer & Wine. |
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| Jun 11 2008 | Live Music: "Open Circle" Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Percussion, Flute & More | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7PM-10PM.
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| 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. |
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| Jun 6 2008 | Art Show Opening: "Double Faced Artists" | 6PM-9PM |
Courtne Retzlaff: Painted Collages & Horses and Favi Dubo: Architectural Abstracts
Let’s have a low key an informal Art Party. The rather young and very talented Courtne Retzlaff, who has a great art education has been successful at our gallery with her painted collages which will be shown now in a new style but new is her equestrian "face" with her strong, figurative contemporary horse paintings. Besides his figurative painting career, Favi Dubo will show his other personality with serene & stylish architectural abstract paintings. We will also introduce our new line of exciting abstract indoor & outdoor stone sculpture by a variety of African Masters. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jun 5 2008 | Meet America's Top Poets & Writers of the WCU Poetry Conf. | 10PM - midnight |
| Enjoy, during an informal reception with wine and light refreshments, the company of the
attendees of the 2008 Annual Poetry Conference. The conference is organized by the West Chester University Poetry Center and will be held at the Sykes Center. Also open to the public. More info. No reservation is needed. |
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| May 30 2008 | The Kennedys: Benefit Concert for the West Chester Volunteer Fire Co. | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert begins at 8.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries. Musical tour de force The Kennedys will perform a fundraising concert to benefit the West Chester Volunteer Fire Company at 8:00 PM. This Northampton, MA husband and wife folk-pop team have been tearing up the music scene since 1995. Their jangly guitars, tight harmonies, positive energy and smart lyrics have provided Pete & Maura a legion of dedicated fans as well as high praise from music critics. Both have toured with Nanci Griffith, and have played with Mary Chapin Carpenter as well as other music luminaries. A fun evening of relaxed, catchy tunes makes this a show not to be missed! Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 from the TAS website or through www.ItsAboutMusic.com. Tickets will be available at the door for $30. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 28 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Doors open at 6pm for dinner, live music 7-10:00pm. Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. The format is a circle of musicians playing acoustic music with a mic if needed. Join friends and other 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. |
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| May 24 2008 | "On The Road & in The Round" with Don Henry, Julie Gold & Craig Bickhardt | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries, concert starts at 8pm. Singer, song writer Craig Bickhardt will perform with Grammy Award Winners Don Henry & Julie Gold. It’s not often that you can enjoy these three legends in a one night performance! Who doesn’t know Julie’s song "From A Distance" in Bette Middler’s world famous version? Don Henry has shared the stage with: Pete Seeger/Steve Earle/Emmylou Harris/Don Williams/Faith Hill/Janis Ian/Sonny Curtis/Nanci Griffith, just to name a few! And our own Craig Bickhardt doesn’t need anymore introduction. For more info: www.DonHenry.com, www.JulieGold.com and www.CraigBickhardt.com. Tickets $15 over TAS web site only. Reservation strongly requested. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 23 2008 | "Dogo Wazo", Jazz Quintet of 10th & 11th grade students of Unionville High School. Opening is the Jazz-Funk Quartet “The Sauce” from Wilmington. | Open for dinner at 6:00.
Concert begins at 7:30.
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| Doors open 6:00pm for light dinner & browsing the art galleries, performance starts at 7:30pm. A progressive Jazz Quintet that shows a unique blend of instrumental melodies of modern and past generations. As their name Dogo Wazo means Small Thought in Swahili, their ideas show precise and specific themes to reveal motion and feeling in each tune. With Jason Matthews - Piano/Keyboard, Matthew Block - Trumpet, William Berry - Drums/Percussion, Clayton Burkhart - Saxophone & bandleader Alexander Claffy - Bass. For more info: www.myspace.com/dogowazo. The Sauce will open this night and they consist of mainly students from the Cab Calloway School for the Arts. With Influences from Miles Davis to Brian Blade, this talented group is sure to blow away the crowd. Members: Sam Nobles - Bass, Pat Kane - Guitar, Sam Bellingham - Piano/Keyboard and Brian Bruce - Drums/ Percussion. More: www.myspace.com/thesaucede. Do not miss this swinging night! Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door, students $5. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 22 2008 | KidZart: Squiggles to Grins, Art Classes for age 2-4 | 9:45am-10:30am |
| Creating original works of art with the bonus of having Mommy or Daddy right there in this 45 minute class. Art projects are complemented with inspiring storytelling, poetry, and sing alongs. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register/info at www.KidZArtPADE.com or call 610-806-3075. |
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| May 22 2008 | Piano Duo Program "Celestial Harmonies" by pianists Maria Jose Martin and Christopher Bradshaw | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert begins at 8.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries,concert starts at 8pm. We are proud to have another four hands concert by Maria Jose & Christopher. They will play: Symphony No. 41, 'Jupiter', in C Major, K.551 by W.A. Mozart, 'Moon Pictures', Op. 21 by Edward MacDowell & 'The Planets' by Gustav Holst. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 21 2008 | Lecture with Music. “The American Musical” by Joseph Erdeljac, a Chester County Night School Event | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Class begins at 7:00.
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| This lecture is the last part of series of 4. A popular presenter, musician and teacher, Joseph Erdeljac will present an overview of the American Musical Theater with discussion of the prominent works and composers in this genre. Excerpts of many of the landmark musicals with original cast recordings and revival recordings will be presented for the enjoyment and understanding of the students. Door opens at 6:30 for light dinner at Cafe Menta (BYOB), enjoying the art show & socializing, Class 7:00PM - 9:30PM. Register/info: ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 17 2008 | "Poetry Slam" hosted by the Chester County Poetic Collective | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Slam begins at 8.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries, Poetry Slam starts at 8. Open for all poetry lovers. Readers are encouraged to be there at 7pm at the latest and to bring 3 ORIGINAL pieces of poetry or prose short enough to hold the attention of the audience and to allow for the competition to flow. The evening winner will be crowned with a cash price. Music during intermission. Entrance donation is $5, no reservation required. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 16 2008 | Marlon Simon Latin Jazz Quartet & Fundraiser for Chester County's "The Farm House" retreat for artists | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries,concert starts at 8pm. Marlon Simon is a Venezuelan-born percussionist, who is bringing with his band a fine feel for Latin jazz and a gift for composition. "The farmhouse" is a retreat for artists with a commitment for the mentorship of youth. More info at BJazz.com. Advance ticket over TAS web site $12 and $15 at the door. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 15 2008 | KidZart: Squiggles to Grins, Art Classes for age 2-4 | 9:45am-10:30am |
| Creating original works of art with the bonus of having Mommy or Daddy right there in this 45 minute class. Art projects are complemented with inspiring storytelling, poetry, and sing alongs. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register/info at www.KidZArtPADE.com or call 610-806-3075. |
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| May 14 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Doors open at 6pm for dinner, live music 7-10:00pm. Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. The format is a circle of musicians playing acoustic music with a mic if needed. Join friends and other 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. |
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| May 13 2008 | Opening: "Spring-West" Children Art Show - Chester Springs Montgomery School raises funds for Chester County Family Academy Charter School | 6:00PM-8:00PM |
| Art created by youngsters at Chester County Family Academy in West Chester and Montgomery School in Chester Springs will be on display from May 13 through May 17. This special weeklong will show mixed media-drawings, paintings, mobiles, sculptures, photography, jewelry, T-shirt designs, and ceramics. A variety of performances & videos will set the tone for an evening of inspirational ambiance, only made possible through the arts. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be provided to enhance and compliment this unforgettable experience. Entrance to the art show is free,but a free will donation that will fully benefit the CCFA, will be appreciated. No reservation is needed. |
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| Tue May 13-Sat May 17 | “Spring-West” Children Art Show - Chester Springs Montgomery School raises funds for Chester County Family Academy Charter School | Gallery Hours. |
| Art created by youngsters at Chester County Family Academy in West Chester and Montgomery School in Chester Springs will be on display from May 13 through May 17. This special weeklong will show mixed media-drawings, paintings, mobiles, sculptures, photography, jewelry, T-shirt designs, and ceramics. A variety of performances & videos will set the tone for an evening of inspirational ambiance, only made possible through the arts. Entrance to the art show is free, a free will donation that will fully benefit the CCFA, will be appreciated. No reservation is needed. |
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| May 8 2008 | KidZart: Squiggles to Grins, Art Classes for age 2-4 | 9:45am-10:30am |
| Creating original works of art with the bonus of having Mommy or Daddy right there in this 45 minute class. Art projects are complemented with inspiring storytelling, poetry, and sing alongs. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register/info at www.KidZArtPADE.com or call 610-806-3075. |
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| May 7 2008 | Lecture with Music. “The American Musical” by Joseph Erdeljac, a Chester County Night School Event | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Class begins at 7:30.
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| This lecture is #3 is part of series of 4. Next class is 5/21. A popular presenter, musician and teacher, Joseph Erdeljac will present an overview of the American Musical Theater with discussion of the prominent works and composers in this genre. Excerpts of many of the landmark musicals with original cast recordings and revival recordings will be presented for the enjoyment and understanding of the students. Door opens at 6:30 for light dinner at Cafe Menta (BYOB), enjoying the art show & socializing, Class 7:30 pm - 9:30pm. Register/info: ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 3 2008 | Gunnar Mossblad & Friends, Contemporary Jazz | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Door opens at 6:30pm for light dinner, concert starts at 8pm. Gunnar, Musical Director of the David Liebman Big Band and the Manhattan Saxophone Ensemble is joined by some of his friends New York based JIM RIDL - piano, EVAN GREGOR - bass, and CHRIS HANNING - drums for a rare West Chester performance of original music from his latest recordings, memorable jazz standards, and a John Coltrane tribute. Advance ticket over TAS web site $12 and $15 at the door. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 2 2008 | "Union Street Blues", West Chester’s Favorite Blues Band | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM |
| Doors open at 6:30pm for light dinner, performance starts at 8pm. After their fantastic October CD release concert, these guys are bringing again the best of original contemporary blues & beyond delivering original music built on a powerful rhythm section, creative and accomplished instrumentation, and solid vocal performance. Buddy Cleveland - harp/vocals, Neil *Porkroll* Taylor - guitar, Steve Cocchi - keyboard/guitar, Ted Ryan - bass, Matt Del Collo - drums/percussion, Paul Cleveland - sax/keyboard. For more info: www.UnionStreetBlues.com. Advance ticket over TAS web site $12 and $15 at the door. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| May 1 2008 | KidZart: Squiggles to Grins, Art Classes for age 2-4 | 9:45am-10:30am |
| Creating original works of art with the bonus of having Mommy or Daddy right there in this 45 minute class. Art projects are complemented with inspiring storytelling, poetry, and sing alongs. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register/info at www.KidZArtPADE.com or call 610-806-3075 |
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| Apr 30 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Doors open at 6pm for dinner, live music 7-10:00pm.
Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. The format is a circle of musicians playing acoustic music with a mic if needed. Join friends and other players for a relaxing evening of music and artistic comraderie. Popular music, country, originals & standards. Free entrance! No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 27 2008 | WXPN favorite! Francis Dunnery & Fundraiser for The West Chester Fire Companies | Open for dinner at 5PM.
Concert begins at 6:30 sharp! |
| A very special performance at a special time - Doors open at 5:00 for dinner and gallery browsing; Performance to begin at 6:30 sharp! His shows are part story telling; part philosophy; part personal insight all wrapped up in good humor and excellent music! This is a show that is not to be missed!! Seating will be limited and the show is nearly sold out so buy your tickets NOW. For this event, tickets should be purchased in advance for $25 from ItsAboutMusic.com, some $30 tickets at the door could be available. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 26 2008 | Al Bien's "CD Smackdown", featuring Music by Local Musicians | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Show begins at 8PM.
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| Doors open at 6:30pm for light dinner, CD smackdown starts at 8pm. An evening of playing cuts from a large selection of about 25 local musicians. This event is about sharing of music, CDs and a Meet & Greet. Artists can exchange CDs and sell them to the public. Informative, Fun and Productive and open to the general public. Nashville songwriter, performer Craig Bickhardt will present a selections of his music, talk about his writings some aspects of the music business. For more info www.craigbickhardt.com and myspace site www.myspace.com/craigbickhardt. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 24 2008 | KidZart: Squiggles to Grins, Art Classes for age 2-4 | 9:45am-10:30am |
| Creating original works of art with the bonus of having Mommy or Daddy right there in this 45 minute class. Art projects are complemented with inspiring storytelling, poetry, and sing alongs. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register/info at www.KidZArtPADE.com or call 610-806-3075. |
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| Apr 23 2008 | Lecture with Music. “The American Musical” by Joseph Erdeljac, a Chester County Night School Event | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Class begins at 7:30.
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| This lecture is #2 is part of series of 4. Next classes are 5/7 and 5/21. A popular presenter, musician and teacher, Joseph Erdeljac will present an overview of the American Musical Theater with discussion of the prominent works and composers in this genre. Excerpts of many of the landmark musicals with original cast recordings and revival recordings will be presented for the enjoyment and understanding of the students. Door opens at 6:30 for light dinner at Cafe Menta (BYOB), enjoying the art show & socializing, Class 7:30 pm - 9:30pm. Register/info: ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 19 2008 | Barbara Montgomery Quartet, Jazz & Fundraiser for Chester Counties "the farm house" retreat for artists | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries, concert starts at 8pm. Three Jazz legends from the Philadelphia Jazz scene will perform. Barbara Montgomery - vocals, Aaron Graves - piano, Craig McIver on drums and the fabulous bass player Lee Smith, father of Christian McBride. The farm house is a retreat for artists with a commitment for the mentorship of youth More info at www.Bjazz.com. Advance ticket over TAS web site $15 and $18 at the door. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 18 2008 | "Dukes of Destiny" Philadelphia’s best loved Blues & Old School Rock Band | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open at 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries. Top performers who have been playing together for 23 years!! More info at www.DukesOfDestiny.com. Advance ticket over TAS web site $12 and $15 at the door. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 17 2008 | KidZart: Squiggles to Grins, Art Classes for age 2-4 | 9:45am-10:30am |
| Creating original works of art with the bonus of having Mommy or Daddy right there in this 45 minute class. Art projects are complemented with inspiring storytelling, poetry, and sing alongs. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register at WWW.KidZartPADE.com or call Joanne at 610-806-3075. |
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| Apr 16 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Doors open at 6pm for dinner, live music 7-10:00pm. Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. The format is a circle of musicians playing acoustic music with a microphone to amplify the voice of the singer doing the song if necessary. Join friends and other 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. |
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| Apr 12 2008 | Ron Thomas and Paul Klinefelter, Jazz | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries. Ron Thomas, piano and Paul Klinefelter, bass. These local giants don't need any words any more. Jazz as Jazz should be. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door. Advance ticket purchase suggested. |
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| Apr 11 2008 | Lecture and Concert. “ The Art of Songwriting” by Rob Dickenson, a Chester County Night School Event | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Lecture & class begin at 7PM.
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| This lecture/concert will be presented by the Rob Dickenson Trio. Rob is a long-time Chester County musician and Night School guitar instructor. The trio are full-time performers at clubs, festivals and showcases. Jim Littmann is featured on guitar, mandolin, dobro and vocals and Mike Rast on bass and vocals. Rob will teach you the basic steps in the songwriting process and Jim will explain arrangements and production. Door opens at 6:30 for light dinner, enjoying the art show & socializing. Class/Concert starts at 7:00PM. Register/info at www.ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. |
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| Apr 9 2008 | Lecture with Music. “The American Musical” by Joseph Erdeljac, a Chester County Night School Event | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Class begins at 7:30.
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| This class will meet every other Wednesday. A popular presenter, musician and teacher, Joseph Erdeljac will present an overview of the American Musical Theater with discussion of the prominent works and composers in this genre. Excerpts of many of the landmark musicals with original cast recordings and revival recordings will be presented for the enjoyment and understanding of the students. Doors open at 6:30 for light dinner, enjoying the art show & socializing. Class 7:30 pm - 9:30pm. Register/info: ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 5 2008 | "Poetry Open Mic" hosted by the Chester County Poetic Collective | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Slam starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries. Open Mic starts at 8. Open for all poetry lovers. The very first poetry slam of the CC Poetic Collective brought more than 10 poets and large and vibrant audience. This time we invite you and your friends to enjoy or bring your best performance art, music, poetry, monologue, vignette, prose, speech, journal entry, whatever you feel strongly enough about to share. Songs accepted, poetry encouraged. Music during intermission. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 4 2008 | The Mandells: Vintage Rock & Blues | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries. This local legendary band returns with the finest in vintage Rock & Blues featuring the original members: Jim Zaleski-Lead Guitar, Teddy Tedesco-Vocals & Bass, Rick Donze-Keyboards & Vocals, Paul Simeone-Drums & Vocals, Bob Coia-Vocals. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $15 at the door. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 3 2008 | WCU “Latin Jazz Ensemble”. Marc Jacoby & JC Dobrzelewski | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for light dinner & browsing the art galleries. Concert starts at 8pm. This will be a great concert. Our large space will be filled with the Latin American Jazz sounds & rhythms produced by 9 musicians, 3 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 sax, percussion, 1 bass, 1 guitar and a keyboard. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at door. WCU students with id pay $5. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Apr 2 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. Join friends and other players for a relaxing evening of accoustic music and artistic comradery. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Mar 29 2008 | Young Rockers Concert | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert begins at 7PM |
| The Young Rockers Concert will feature elementary and middle school aspiring musicians. This live performance will showcase what they have learned in the 2 workshops held 3/7 and 3/28. For additional details about the workshops and the concert, please call Lisa Wolfe at 484-431-0209. Doors open 6PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries. Concert starts at 7PM. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Mar 28 2008 | Lauren Hart: Pop, Accoustic, Rock | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Show starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries. Lauren Hart, www.LaurenHart.com has made name for herself over the years. A former host of the NBC 10 program and home-ice performer for the Philadelphia Flyers, her true strength is as a singer-songwriter. Her new CD "Good Things" will be available at this show! This evening is a fundraiser for the West Chester Volunteer Fire Department. The event is organized by Lucky Penny Productions. Purchase advance tickets at $25 or $30 at door. Café Menta is open (BYOB). $3 glass fee. |
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| Mar 26 2008 | Lecture: Kenneth Laudermilch: “The Magic and Mystery of Music Expression”, a Chester County Night School Event | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Lecture 7:30PM-9:30PM.
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| Dr. Kenneth Laudermilch, a recently retired WCU music professor and trumpet instructor, will provide practical concepts of musical expression suitable for instrumentalists ages 14 through 84. He will give insights into how music relates and fits into the spheres of our individual lives. Based on the book "An Understandable Approach to Musical Expression", you will learn of the value and purpose of music. Door opens at 6:30 for light dinner at Cafe Menta (BYOB), enjoying the art show & socializing, Lecture 7:30PM - 9:30PM. Register/info at www.ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. |
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| Mar 22 2008 | The Melton Brothers & Washboard Bill Allman:Roots Jazz & Swing | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open at 6:30 for dinner, enjoying the art show & socializing, music starts at 8pm. Bill, Dale & Dennis are back with roots Jazz and Swing. Grand piano, guitar, drums and .... of course the washboard. Bring your family and friends. A dancing & swinging audience is guaranteed! Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Mar 21 2008 | Live Music: The Arts Scene "Mini Folk Fest" | Open at 6:30PM for dinner.
Music starts at 7:30PM |
| Featuring local singer-songwriters. Each musician will do a 3 song act. The performers are: Al & Clara Bien, Stu Skaroff, Eileen Tipping, B.J. Sarkissian, Chris Adams, Vince Raimondo, Cy Callaghan, Stu Skaroff, Greg Brady, Larry Ahearn, Millard Brown, Greg Brady, Jack Greenwald, Marshall Fleisher, Gus Compson, Don Clune, Jake Michael, Sherry Somach, Dave Brown, Peter Hayes & "Out of the Blues". Entrance donation $5 (free for the performers) and only at the door. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Mar 19 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. Join friends and other players for a relaxing evening of accoustic music and artistic comradery. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Mar 15 2008 | Pysanky Egg Painting Demo & Show by Tracey Degerberg | Ongoing demonstrations and short film from 2-4PM.
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| Just in time for your Easter Baskets. Learn Pysanky, the wax-and-dye method of decorating eggs at a demonstration and show. Tracey gives on-going demos from 2-4pm plus a 15 minute film will be shown on this ancient old Ukraine craft 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. No reservation is needed. More info for this event. |
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| Mar 15 2008 | Tom Bissinger, Theatrical Performance & Stories:
"GOING TO BRAZIL AND OTHER RAMBLES" | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Show starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open at 6:30 for dinner, enjoying the art show & socializing, play & music starts at 8PM. Tom has directed plays Off and Off-Off Broadway as well as in theatres throughout the U.S. and Europe. His eleven plays have been performed in theatres in Philadelphia and elsewhere. Musical by Ray Adkins- guitar, Ron Greenberg-Didgeridoo/Hang will accompany Tom with musical interludes, and Kristen Bissinger will join him in the new dance single, 'You're a Bad Bad Bad Bad Boy!' Advance ticket over TAS web site $15 and $18 at the door.
No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sat Mar 15-Sat Mar 22 | Pysanky Egg Painting Show by Tracey Degerberg | Gallery Hours. |
| Just in time for your Easter Baskets. Pysanky is a Ukrainian wax-and-dye method of decorating eggs. On March 15th, Tracey will give on-going demonstrations and these fabulous creations will be on display until March 22nd. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open for lunch from 11AM –3PM. |
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| Mar 14 2008 | Art Show Opening: Recycling & Reinvention: Emotion & Environment in Sculpture, Technology in Painting | 6-9pm |
| Join us for opening night of Recycling & Reinvention. Douglas Mott will show his new metal & wooden sculpture, Bob Bauers with his new sculpture series called "Factories: Elegant Monsters" and Aryen Hart shows his newest style of unique and always surprising paintings on burnished metal. Now using an eclectic mix of photography, computer imaging, high-tech printing & hand finishing. No reservation is needed. |
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| Fri Mar 14-Sat May 10 | Art Show: Recycling & Reinvention: Emotion & Environment in Sculpture, Technology in Painting | Gallery Hours. |
| At this group show Douglas Mott will show his new metal & wooden sculpture, Bob Bauers with his new sculpture series called 'Factories: Elegant Monsters' and Aryen Hart shows his newest style of unique and always surprising paintings on burnished metal. Now using an eclectic mix of photography, computer imaging, high-tech printing & hand finishing. Ron Greenberg is showing his amazing 'Petal to Metal' series of photographs of flowers and decaying metal objects. No reservation is needed. More info for this event. |
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| Mar 7 2008 | Saint Patrick's Kickoff Celebration.Irish Beef & Beer Party featuring music by local favorites Celtic Spirit | Open at 6:30PM for dinner.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Doors open 6:30pm for happy hour & browsing the art galleries. Music starts at 8PM. Saint Patricks Day starts early this year with Terry Algier, Jim Oldham & Jack Rickenbach playing Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland and Wales along with some favorite American pub songs. Entrance donation of $20 includes hot beef sandwiches, corned beef & cabbage, potato salad & ...free Guinness. No reservation is needed. |
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| Mar 7 2008 | Build-a-Band Workshops | 4PM-6PM |
| Long time music teacher Lisa Wolfe will host two workshops on March 7 & 28 for young rockers. Aspiring elementary and middle school musicians will be coached for their very own live concert on March 29th! The $25 participant fee includes BOTH workshops. Entrance to the concert is free! For more details or to sign up by phone, please call Lisa Wolfe 484-431-0209. No reservation is needed. |
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| Mar 5 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. Join friends and other players for a relaxing evening of accoustic music and artistic comradery. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Mar 1 2008 | Rob Stimpson Group, Jazz & Soul | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| The players: Samantha Rise Roberson, vocals, guitarist Brian Betz, Greg Riley on sax, and Rob Stimpson on drums. For more info: WWW.SonicBids.com/RobStimpsonGroup. Advance ticket over TAS web site $10 and $13 at the door.
Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Feb 29 2008 | The Ben Arnold Band: Rock, Accoustic, Folk Rock | Open at 6:30PM for dinner.
Concert starts at 8PM |
| Doors open 6:30pm for dinner & browsing the art galleries. Philadelphia singer/songwriter Ben Arnold (BenArnoldMusic.com) and his band will perform in support for his new CD and selling copies at the show. This event is a fundraising evening for the West Chester Volunteer Fire Department. This event is organized by Lucky Penny Productions. Advance ticket purchase suggested at www.ItsAboutMusic. This Cafe Menta event will be BYOB - $3 glass fee. |
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| Feb 23 2008 | "Latin Fusion Night", Latin American Food, Music & Dance | Open for dinner at 6:30.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Doors open at 6:PM for dinner & browsing the art galleries. The evening's music will be started with an amalgam of sounds and traditions from South America and the Caribbean by Latin Fusion, a local Latin-American music quartet with Luis Colmenares - Caribbean percussion, Alberto Rios - rhythm guitar & vocals, Richard Drueding - lead guitar and Javi Aguilar - in Andean flute & percussion & vocals. Their performance will lead to a Latin dance lesson around 9pm by West Chester dance school owner Valerie Clemens followed by non-stop music til..? No reservation is needed. Café Menta (BYOB/BYOTequila). Entrance donation of $20 includes the Latin American full buffet. |
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| Feb 20 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. Join friends and other players for a relaxing evening of accoustic music and artistic comradery. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Feb 16 2008 | KidzArt, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 | 11:15AM-12:15PM |
| For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to www.KidzArtPADE.com. Café Menta is open for lunch from 11am –3pm. |
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| Feb 16 2008 | John Grecia Band, Jazz, Blues and Soul combined | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| A featured band of Sundance Film Festival 2007, John Grecia Band is one of the hottest, most innovative bands to emerge from the Philadelphia area. With music combining classic piano rock, powerful vocals, jazz elements, and guitar-driven modern rock, this band is a 360 degree musical experience. More info at www.myspace.com/johngreciaband.
Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Feb 15 2008 | “Poetry Slam” hosted by the Chester County Poetic Collective | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Slam begins at 8PM.
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| Poetry Slam starts at 8. Open for all poetry lovers. Readers are encouraged to be there by 7pm and bring 3 ORIGINAL pieces of poetry or prose. Works should be short enough to hold the attention of the audience and to allow for the competition to flow. The evening winner will be crowned with a cash price. Music during intermission. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Feb 9 2008 | KidzArt, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 | 11:15AM-12:15PM |
| For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to www.KidzArtPADE.com. Café Menta is open for lunch from 11am –3pm. |
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| Feb 9 2008 | The Sean Kennedy Quartet, Contemporary Jazz | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| For the first time we are proud to feature one of Philadelphia’s best Jazz bands. The leader, Sean Kennedy is tight on the rhythm section and pushes hard and you will enjoy Erin Stroup on Saxophone, John Stenger behind the grand piano and Raymond Clemens Bass. For more info: SeanJKennedy.com
Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Feb 8 2008 | Norman Rockwell Drawings Exhibit & Jazz Concert | 6PM-9PM |
| Open for the public and includes free drinks & snacks. In cooperation with Exton based Financial Services company Wienken & Associates and Mass Mutual of Boston, we show an unique part of the collection of work of American icon Norman Rockwell for the first time in Chester County. The 40 black and white drawings are the basis of his better-known work in color. During the evening top New York City Jazz musicians, singer Catherine Depuis and pianist Russ Kassoff will perform jazz standards and contemporary compositions. No reservation is needed. Opening reception includes free drinks and snacks. More info for this event. |
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| Fri Feb 8-Sat Feb 16 | Norman Rockwell Drawings Exhibit | Gallery Hours. |
| In cooperation with Exton based Financial Services company Wienken & Associates and Mass Mutual of Boston we show an unique part of the collection of work of American icon Norman Rockwell for the first time in Chester County. The 40 black and white drawings are the basis of his better-known work in color. More info for this event. |
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| Feb 6 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Open Circle | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert starts at 7PM.
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| Al Bien's Open Circle is bringing local legends together. Join friends and other players for a relaxing evening of accoustic music and artistic comradery. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Feb 2 2008 | 'Valentine’s Paradise', Juried Jewelry Show Opening. Organized in Cooperation with the PA Society of Goldsmiths | Opening Reception 6PM-9PM. |
| The winners of this competition will all show a large selection of their work in gold and silver and many with (semi) precious stones for very affordable prices. These great Valentine gifts are all handcrafted by the following artists: Linda Lurcott Fragale, Beth Taylor, Caryn Hertherston, Diane Contine, Joan Nelson, Paris Muchanic, Suzanne Stone, Chris Trollen, Jodi Kaye, Marthe Roberts-Shea. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sat Feb 2-Sat Mar 1 | 'Hand Crafted Jewelry Paradise", Juried Jewelry Show. | Gallery Hours. |
| Organized in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths. The winners of this competition will all show a large selection of their work in gold & silver and many with (semi) precious stones for very affordable prices. The great variety of jewelry is all handcrafted by the following Philadelphia area artists: Linda Lurcott Fragale, Beth Taylor, Caryn Hertherston, Diane Contine, Mary Dieter, Joan Nelson, Suzanne Stone, Chris Trollen, Jodi Kaye, Marthe Roberts-Shea & more.
This show has been extended till Saturday March 1. No reservation is needed. |
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| Jan 26 2008 | KidzArt, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 | 11:15AM-12:15PM |
| For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to KidzArtPADE.com. Café Menta is open for lunch from 11am –3pm. |
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| Jan 25 2008 | 'Mason Porter' Folk/ Bluegrass quartet & singer/songwriter Josh Komorowski | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Talented local musicians who will share the bill tonight and will bring the audience into the right mood. More info on myspace for MasonPorter and Josh Komorowski. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jan 23 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Concert begins at 7PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jan 19 2008 | Piano Concert by Konstantinos Papadakis - CANCELED | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Unfortunately the pianist canceled this concert. Sorry and we hope to inform you soon about a new date. No reservation is needed. |
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| Jan 19 2008 | KidzArt, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 | 11:15AM-12:15PM |
| For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to KidzArtPADE.com. Café Menta is open for lunch from 11AM –3PM. |
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| Jan 12 2008 | Deb Callahan Band - Orginal Blues, Soul, Rock & Jazz | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 8:00-10:00PM.
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| In 2005 Philadelphia singer/songwriter Deb Callahan and her band emerged onto the national blues scene with performances at festivals on both sides of the country, including California's Monterey Bay Blues Festival and Florida's Springing the Blues Festival as well as many fests in the mid-Atlantic region. After touring around the country ,this is Deb's second concert in West Chester. More info: www.DebCallahanBand.com Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jan 9 2008 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny - New Year Special | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jan 6 2008 | “Classics to Jazz”, Student Recital of the West Chester Community School of Music | 4 to 5:30pm |
| Directed by WCU piano professor Terry Klinefelter. Students from the WCU Community School of Music and Terrie's private studio will play Classics to Jazz on the Grand Piano. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Dec 22 2007 | KidzArt Open House, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 and… Party | 11:15am to 12:15pm and KidzArt party till 2pm |
| New for Chester and Delaware County, "If You Can Dream, You Can Draw". With inspiring drawing lessons and art projects in groups of up to 16 kids, KidzArt has been proven over the past 15 years, that every kid can enjoy art. Must register at www.KidzArtPADE.com For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to KidzArtPADE.com |
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| Dec 19 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Dec 17 2007 | Course: Opera & Lunch, organized by Chester County Night School | 10:30am-11:30 am, 11:45 lunch & browsing the galleries |
| Joseph Erdeljac is the presenter on four Monday mornings discussing the finest operas, composers, performers & arias. Covered will be Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini. More information & booking ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Dec 15 2007 | The Melton Brothers and Washboard Bill Allman | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Bill, Dale & Dennis are back with smooth Jazz. Grand piano, guitar, drums and .....of course the washboard. Bring your family and friends. A dancing & swinging audience is guaranteed! Advance ticket purchase suggested. More info for this event. |
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| Dec 15 2007 | KidzArt, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 | 11:15AM-12:15PM |
| New for Chester and Delaware County, "If You Can Dream, You Can Draw". With inspiring drawing lessons and art projects in groups of up to 16 kids, KidzArt has been proven over the past 15 years, that every kid can enjoy art. Must register at www.KidzArtPADE.com For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to KidzArtPADE.com |
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| Dec 8 2007 | "Down to Earth": Empty Bowls Closing Reception | 6pm-10pm |
| Enjoy soups and stews from local restaurants and caterers. Suggested donations to receive a bowl with a meal is $20 for one, $30 for two with a meal. Proceeds benefit Community Gardens of Chester County. Arrive early for your choice of bowls! Musical performance of the Llama Dalis (formerly Neo-Pseudo). No reservation necessary. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Dec 8 2007 | KidzArt, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 | 11:15AM-12:15PM |
| New for Chester and Delaware County, "If You Can Dream, You Can Draw". With inspiring drawing lessons and art projects in groups of up to 16 kids, KidzArt has been proven over the past 15 years, that every kid can enjoy art. Must register at www.KidzArtPADE.com For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to KidzArtPADE.com |
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| Dec 5 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Nov 28 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Nov 26 2007 | “Down to Earth”: Slow Burn, a Chef Tasting | 7pm-9pm |
| Demonstration and presentation by celebrity chef Sean Weinberg of Restaurant Alba in Malvern. World renowned woodfire potter Willi Singleton from Kempton, PA. Film and more speakers TBA. Registration/more info at DownToEarthExhibit.org. Advance registration suggested - see website. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Nov 24 2007 | Craig Bickhardt in Concert | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| This summer’s concert at The Arts Scene, with his daughter, was one of the highlights of our 2007 summer program. We are are happy that Craig and Aislinn could find one more opening for a performance in his own County. This evening also features the "Sons Of The Brandywine". More info: www.CraigBickhardt.com Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Nov 19 2007 | Course: Opera & Lunch, organized by Chester County Night School | 10:30am-11:30 am, 11:45 lunch & browsing the galleries |
| Joseph Erdeljac is the presenter on four Monday mornings discussing the finest operas, composers, performers & arias. Covered will be Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini. More information & booking ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Nov 17 2007 | “Down to Earth”: Mugs, Music, Micro Breweries & Movies | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Events start at 8PM.
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| Doors open at 6pm for light dinner and the showing of films while enjoying Victory Brewing beers and more. Then from 8-9:30, concert by the very popular West Chester band Hoots and Hellmouth. Arrive early and get your mug of choice! Registration/more info at DownToEarthExhibit.org. Advance registration suggested - see website. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Nov 17 2007 | KidzArt, Creative Art Classes for Kids Grades 1-5 | 11:15AM-12:15PM |
| New for Chester and Delaware County, "If You Can Dream, You Can Draw". With inspiring drawing lessons and art projects in groups of up to 16 kids, KidzArt has been proven over the past 15 years, that every kid can enjoy art. Must register at www.KidzArtPADE.com For more information contact: Joanne Curley at 610-806-3075 or go to KidzArtPADE.com |
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| Nov 16 2007 | Al Bien's 'CD Smackdown', featuring local musicians and a talk by Craig Bickhardt | Open for dinner at 6PM. |
An evening of playing cuts from a large selection of about 25 local musicians.
7:00-8:45, Albert Bien introduces the musicians and plays their CD.
8:45-9:30, Craig Bickhardt talks about the Music Business.
9:30-10:30, Al Bien, Mr. Good, rules again the CD player.
This event is about sharing of music, CDs and a Meet & Greet. Artists can exchange CDs and make contacts and learn from the Pro Craig Bickhardt. Informative, Fun and Productive.Open to the general public. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Nov 15 2007 | Drum for Fun and Stress Relief: Wolfsong Drum Circles | 7PM-9PM |
| Drum for Fun is an adventure into the world of drumsong circles. Drum circles have been proven to bolster the immune system while reducing stress. No experience is necessary. You may bring your own drum or one will be furnished. Students will have fun learning rhythms and songs from around the world while rhythmically removing pent-up stress. To register: call 610-692-1964 or visit: www.ChesterCountyNightSchool.org |
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| Nov 11 2007 | “Voices of the Wild” Concert | 4:00pm |
| Come to this exciting kick-off concert for the Lakota Wolf Preserve Fundraising Campaign, presented by Red Wolf Rising. The Concert features award winning musicians, Christine Campbell - singer/songwriter, John Swana - jazz trumpeter and Joe Mullen - percussionist, presenting an original collection of songs celebrating the natural world and spirit of the wolf. This event will feature eclectic ceremonial music that follows the rhythms of the natural world. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Fri Nov 9-Sat Dec 8 | Down to Earth | Gallery Hours. |
| 2nd annual exhibit featuring Juried Ceramic Art, Furniture, Food, Music, Film, and More. Exhibit ends 12/8 with a closing reception. More info and schedule of special event nights at DownToEarthExhibit.org. No reservation necessary. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Nov 9 2007 | “Down to Earth”: Grand Opening of the Functional Pottery and Furniture Show | 7pm-10pm |
| Juried Ceramic Art Exhibit, Film, Food, Music and More. Presentations by Jane Herold, potter, and Bill Kreider, furniture maker. Music by jazz harpist Gillian Grassie. Ceramic art exhibit and sales ends December 8 with a closing event. More info at DownToEarthExhibit.org. Advance registration is suggested - see website. Admission includes food and drinks. |
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| Nov 7 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-10PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Nov 3 2007 | “Young Bands Night” Progressive Musicians age 15-21+ in Concert | Open for pizza, sandwiches at 7PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open for Pizza &More. No outside food, drinks or alcohol allowed. |
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| Nov 2 2007 | Peter Paulsen Sextet, CD Release Concert | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| National award winning composer and performer Peter Paulsen will be premiering new compositions from the new CD release 'Change of Scenery'. Contemporary Jazz featuring
Peter Paulsen ~ bass Joe Mullen ~ drums, Mike Frank ~ piano, Bob Meashey ~ flugelhorn/ trumpet ,Greg Riley ~ bass clarinet/saxophone, Chris Bacas ~ saxophone. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Oct 27 2007 | Concert with 3 acts: Sharon Little, Sisters 3 & Naughty Naughty Nurses | Open for diner at 6:30PM.
Concret starts at 8PM.
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| The Conspiracy Returns: Young Women conspiring to change the world of Music. For more info : www.AnnaChristieMusic.com. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 26 2007 | “Union Street Blues” Blues- CD Release Party | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 8:00-10:00PM.
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| Union Street Blues was formed when musicians from several local blues bands came together to record a collection of original contemporary blues songs. More info at www.UnionStreetBlues.com. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 25 2007 | The Big Bands Era, a Chester County Night School event | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Class/concert 7:30-9:00PM.
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| Instructor - Bob Fanelli. Come and join us as we discuss the Big Bands and the era in which they flourished. Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Dorsey Brothers, etc. Lots pf trivia and music from CDs and come with your dancing shoes. More information & booking ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 24 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny with Will Paynter | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-10PM.
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7pm-8pm: Open Stage with the regular Al Bien crowd of musicians.
8pm-8:45pm: Will Payne, guitar, piano, harmonica & vocals.
8:45pm-10pm: Open Stage resumes. Popular music, country, originals and standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Oct 19 2007 | Private Event: United Way of Chester Co. - "The Red Feather Society" | 6:00-8:00pm |
| The inaugural celebration of The Red Feather Society honoring leaders in philanthropy. To reserve space, please contact Tonia Kulp at United Way at 610-429-9400 or by email. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 18 2007 | Jazz Styles from the 50’s,to Today, a Chester County Night School event | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Class/concert 7:30-9:30PM.
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| Local musician Bob Fanelli and The Bob Fanelli Group will present a musical exploration into the history of Jazz. They will also do a segment on 'What is Improvisation' using familiar songs as foundation. More information & booking ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 17 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 15 2007 | Course: Opera & Lunch, organized by Chester County Night School | 10:30am-11:30 am, 11:45 lunch & browsing the galleries |
| Joseph Erdeljac is the presenter on four Monday mornings discussing the finest operas, composers, performers & arias. Covered will be Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini. More information & booking ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 13 2007 | “GOING TO BRAZIL” by Tom Bissinger | Open for light dinner at 6:30pm, performance starts at 8:00pm |
| Tom Bissinger's new performance piece, a ninety minute exploration of his journey to Brazil and subsequent places where alternate realities and personas collide. The Watcher and The Performer await him in this new Universe where multi-tasking, cell phones and poodles really won't help. Wait! The poodle will help. Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Oct 12 2007 | Group Art Show Opening: “Recycled Creativity: The Tipping Point of Cultural Chaos” | reception 6pm-10pm |
| Curated by West Chester artist Kirsten Fischler. A large body of paintings and sculpture by 4 Philadelphia area artists and Kirsten herself will be be shown. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Fri Oct 12-Sat Dec 8 | Group Art Show: “Recycled Creativity: The Tipping Point of Cultural Chaos” | Gallery Hours. |
| Curated by West Chester artist Kirsten Fischler. A large body of paintings and sculpture by 4 Philadelphia area artists and Kirsten herself will be be shown. No reservation is needed. More info for this event. |
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| Oct 11 2007 | Opera 101, a Chester County Night School event | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Class 7:30-9:00PM.
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| Instructor - Raoul Pagin This program will discuss how an opera is constructed and the talent necessary to build one. Besides explaining the different voices in a production & their typical role we will also listen to many operatic pieces on CDs. More information & booking ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 11 2007 | Widener University Art Course Students at The Arts Scene | starts at noon for optional lunch, 1pm start of the tour.
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| In September and October, Widener University Exton Campus, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will teach on Thursdays a 5 week Art Appreciation Seminar. The last lesson will be in the form of a visit at The Arts Scene with a explanations of Ben Gall, the founder and director of The Arts Scene. For signing up and more information: www.widener.edu/olli Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 10 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Oct 6 2007 | “Young Bands Night” Progressive Musicians age 15-21+ in Concert | Open for pizza,sandwiches at 7PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| Musician Sam Brans is again the organizer and as usual 4 to 5 bands will perform with musicians all under 21 of age. Details will follow with information about the bands. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open for Pizza &More. No outside food, drinks or alcohol allowed. More info for this event. |
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| Oct 4 2007 | DJ and Karaoke Night, a Chester County Night School event | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 7:30-9:30PM.
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| THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Oct 3 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 29 2007 | Jazz: Paul Klinefelter & Ron Thomas | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 8:00-10:00pm |
| Bassist Paul and pianist Ron do not need any introduction for the Jazz insiders. But for the detail hungry check www.RonThomasMusic.com for information about Ron, his many activities & musical friends.
Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 28 2007 | Deb Callahan Band - Orginal Blues, Soul, Rock & Jazz | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 8:00-10:00PM.
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| In 2005 Philadelphia singer/songwriter Deb Callahan and her band emerged onto the national blues scene with performances at festivals on both sides of the country, including California's Monterey Bay Blues Festival and Florida's Springing the Blues Festival as well as many fests in the mid-Atlantic region. After touring around the country, this is Deb's first concert in West Chester. More info: www.DebCallhanBand.com. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Sep 27 2007 | An Evening of Blues and Jazz, a Chester County Night School event | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 7:30-9:00PM.
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| Jay Gullo, an accomplished musician & lecturer. You won't want to miss this concert and Jay's one-man show, whether he's playing piano, trumpet, harmonica or is singing. Register via WWW.ChesterCountyNightSchool.org Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 26 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 22 2007 | John Grecia Band: Rock, Jazz, Blues & Soul combined! | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 8:00-10:00PM.
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| WCU University, School of Music alumni John Grecia and his band perform piano-driven that combines modern progressive Rock with Jazz, Blues and Soul using acoustic guitar, bass and drums. More information at WWW.JohnGreciaBand.com. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 20 2007 | John Price: A local Film legend Talks & Screens Films & some Paintings | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Talk & Screening 7:30-10PM.
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| John, now 90 years old, was involved in the production of the first TV commercials based on still photographs. Later he developed a system to make film documentaries based on still photography and art Films 'integrated' with classical music. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Sep 19 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 17 2007 | Course: Opera & Lunch, organized by Chester County Night School | 10:30am-11:30 am, 11:45 lunch & browsing the galleries |
| Joseph Erdeljac is the presenter on four Monday mornings discussing the finest operas, composers, performers & arias. Covered will be Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini. More information & booking ChesterCountyNightSchool.org or 610-692-1964. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 12 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Al Bien & Friends will perform and there is always the surprise that somebody will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Sep 9 2007 | Art Show & Party: Art by Hawaiian artist Darius Homay, a Chester Co. Historical Society event | 2:00-3:30pm |
| The Chester County Historical Society organizes on Saturday September 8 a workshop by indigo and textile artist Darius Homay of Honululu, Hawaii. For this Sunday (directly after the workshop) Darius will bring a selection of his art but we will show also the work made by students during the workshop, hosted by the art department of West Chester University.
Of course we will feature Hawaiian music. For more information and signing up call the CCHS at 610-698-4800. Advance ticket purchase requested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Sun Sep 9-Wed Sep 19 | Art Show with Hawaiian artist Darius Homay | Gallery Hours. |
| Award-winning artist, Darius Homay has taught fiber arts, including textile design, shibori, indigo dyeing, and papermaking, at The University of Hawaii at Manoa, the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Temari Center for Pacific and Asian Arts, and as a visiting artist in various educational settings. Darius' show will feature a selection of fabric art. No reservation is needed. More info for this event. |
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| Sep 6 2007 | Art Show Opening: Erica Brown - "Painting, a Passionate & Maddening Dance" | Reception 6pm-10pm. |
| West Chester resident Erica Brown will show a large selection of her new, mainly abstract, work based on encaustic, acrylic and mixed media. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Thu Sep 6-Sat Oct 6 | Art Show: Erica Brown – “Painting, a Passionate & Maddening Dance” | Gallery Hours. |
| West Chester resident Erica Brown will show a large selection of her new, mainly abstract, work based on encaustic, acrylic and mixed media. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Aug 18 2007 | Art Fest for Autism at dane decor in Downingtown | 7-11pm at the new dane decor in Downingtown |
| Dinner party with participation of Fioravanti's Retaurant, Victory Brewing, Live Music, open beer and wine bar, Silent Auction, Art Show & Sale by The Arts Scene and a large selection of jewelry by several invited jewelers. This event benefits the Devereux CARES facilities and Cure Autism Now. Dress code is summer chic. RSVP at Jesse@danedecor.com or 610-269-2992 More info for this event. |
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| Aug 13 2007 | Gibson Guitar Clinics presents: Bart Walsh | Open for dinner at 5PM.
Clinic starts at 6:00PM.
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| In cooperation with West Chester Music and Gibson Guitars, we invite all hardcore
guitar and popular music lovers for a clinic & concert by Bart Walsh. More info. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Aug 8 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30PM.
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| Special guest today is Don Clune who will perform originals and covers. Al Bien's group will also perform and there is always the surprise that somebody else will jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Aug 1 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's Hootenanny with Chris & Lauren Adams Extravangaza | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9:30pm.
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| This week, the special featured musicians are Chris and Lauren Adams. Of course Al Bien & Friends will perform with always the surprise who will also jump on the podium to add his/her instrumental input or vocals. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jul 30 2007 | Live Music: "Open Circle" Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Percussion, Flute & More | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7PM-10PM.
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| 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. |
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| Jul 25 2007 | Live Music: Al Bien's - Best of Breed - Hootenanny | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7:00PM-10:00PM.
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| After a few month of building up an entertaining Wednesday night program, Al Bien and his many musical friends decided to make The Arts Scene their weekly home. With every week an exciting line up of local musicians with guitars and vocals as the center point but often also including piano, banjo, bass, drums & harmonica &more. Expect, solo & band performances and it ends often in great jam sessions. Popular music, country, originals & standards. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Jul 21 2007 | Only One Night! Craig & Aislinn Bickhardt featuring “Sons of The Brandywine” | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| The songwriter for the Legends performs with his 'Nashville' daughter Aislinn. Also performing Joe Sherwood and Tommy Geddes, the 'Sons Of The Brandywine' Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. More info for this event. |
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| Jul 11 2007 | Live Music by "Fontaine Cooley" & Open Mic | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Music starts at 7PM.
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| Instumental music that incorporates acoustic guitar, mandolin, and drums together with electric bass to fuse jazz, funk, blues, country, and an occassional latin groove. Backwoods pyrotechnics. All songs are original compositions. Randy Patterson - Mandolin / Peter Hayes - Guitar / Terry Bortman - Bass / Wyatt Patterson - Drums. You can also expect Al Bien and his musicial friends on the podium. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jul 7 2007 | a Breath of Fresh Air" Finisage/End of the Show BBQ PARTY | Open for dinner at 6:30PM. |
| Emerging artists Drew Leshko, Lorrie Nicholas, John G. Slaby, Keith Garcia & Tobias Waite invite all contemporary art lovers and their friends to celebrate their sucessful entrance in the professional art world. Bring some food to share/BYOB. No reservation is needed. Café Menta will serve great coffees, cold drinks and snacks. |
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| Jun 27 2007 | Live Music & Open Mic | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9PM.
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| 'Out of the Blues' - Acoustic guitar, bass, harmonica, piano & vocals. Originals and some covers by harmonica star Russ Lambert, Trish & Paul Ibony, Wess Cunningham and guest mucisians Al Bien, Chris Adams and probably more! No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open & BYOBeer and wine. |
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| Jun 23 2007 | 'Young Bands Night' Progressive Musicians age 15-21 in Concert | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert 8PM-11PM.
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| Performing bands are Wool Factory from Exton, Rasputin's Secret Police from Cherry Hill,RSP/Brandon Ayres & Josh Philips & Kyle 'Boog' Simmons. Jazz by 'Quartet Blue',including 3 just graduated Henderson students. No reservation is needed. Café Menta is open for pizza and more. No outside food or drink. |
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| Jun 22 2007 | The Melton Brothers and Washboard Bill Allman | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 8PM.
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| They are back with smooth jazz, piano, guitar and drums. Bring your family and friends. A dancing & swinging audience is guaranteed! Advance ticket purchase suggested. Café Menta will also serve great coffees, cold drinks, deserts, snacks &... BYOB More info for this event. |
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| Jun 21 2007 | Christine Campbell's Wolfsong Vocal Studio Recital | Open for dinner at 6:30PM.
Concert starts at 7:30PM.
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| Recital features students 5-50+singing repertoire form Disney to Carmen. No reservation is needed. Café Menta will also serve great coffees, cold drinks, deserts, snacks &... BYOB More info for this event. |
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| Jun 20 2007 | Live Music & Open Mic | Open for dinner at 6PM.
Live music 7-9PM.
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