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Thursday, February 28, 2013
A Little Night Music presents Harrison Hollingsworth, bassoon
Community Music School presents a master class and concert with bassoonist Hollingsworth.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Morning Update: History and Art
Coming up: Food drive, concert, Christmas Bazaar
What’s Happening Today • History with a “bang” at Perkiomen Valley Library at 7 p.m. -- Back by request, avid gun collector Jim Emert will discuss historical firearms including replicas and original firearms from 1400 through WWII. • Mother of Preschoolers (M.O.P.S.) meeting at 9 a.m. at St. Luke’s UCC • Art exhibition for artist Claire Goldberg Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes, 4010 Skippack Pike, Skippack at 11 a.m. Art enthusiasts of all types are welcome to experience original artwork for sale by local artists featured in Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes monthly art exhibitions. Mark Your Calendars • Scouting for food drive -- Cub Scout Pack 105 will be collecting non-perishable foot items for the food pantry at Jerusalem Lutheran …
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Morning Update 09/02/2011
Here's some news and notes for today.
What’s Happening Today • Skippack’s First Friday • PV varsity football vs. LC at 7 p.m. at the high school • College students, adults can design their own artist trading cards at Michael's event from 3 to 4 p.m. Mark Your Calendars • Collegeville and Skippack farmers markets are on Saturday and Sunday, respectively • Nordic Walking Classes at 10:30 a.m. at the Spring Mountain Lower Parking Lot (at the entrance to the southbound Perkiomen Trail) in Lower Frederick at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. It’s free to Lower Frederick residents; $25 fee for non-residents. Foy Park is closed due to Hurricane Irene. • The Stoogeum open house in Ambler kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday • A block party is slated for Sept. 5 on Serendipity Way • Kindermusik open house…
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Friday, August 5, 2011
Bel Canto Children's Chorus Nets American Prize
The long-running group hopes to raise its profile at home.
The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus, which practices in Trappe at the Community Music School, was recently awarded The 2011 American Prize in Choral Performance. “It is a new prize that just started a year ago,” said Joy Hirokawa, founder and artistic director of the chorus. “Over the course of the year, they did a nice job publicizing the prize and the winners, so I thought, why not throw a hat in the ring.” Hirokawa submitted recordings of the chorus from the last two to three years for the competition. The chorus made it to the four finalists, and then went on to win. “The actual prize is a monetary prize, although I am not sure how much,” Hirokawa said. “The recognition and publicity were more of the reason to compete. The money is not …
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Get Out: Perkiomen Valley
Summertime, and the living is busy ...
Summer officially kicked off on Tuesday! What better way to celebrate everyone’s favorite season than by getting out to some great local activities? We’ve got a selection of community events for you below: 1. Chamber Music Concert Where/When: Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Collegeville; June 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Why go: The annual spring ensembles concert will feature student chamber groups and the adult jazz ensemble. Pricing: Free 2. Jewelry Party to Benefit Church Where/When: Peace in Zion United Church of Christ, 204 Big Road, Zieglerville; June 24, 7 to 9 p.m. Why go: A Silpada Jewelry Party will be held to benefit the church, featuring retiring and new pieces. The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be …
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Get Out: Perkiomen Valley
Enjoy all that the great outdoors and indoors has to offer this weekend.
Our Patch Calendar is chock-full of events and activities to keep you busy this week. Here at Get Out, we’ve rounded up the five best for you: 1. Container Gardening Where/When: Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville; May 5, 7 p.m. Why go: Master Gardener Julie Phillips will lead a workshop on container gardening. Pricing: Free 2. Towne Book Center Grand Opening Where/When: Towne Book Center & Café, 220 Plaza Drive, Collegeville; May 5 to 7, May 9 Why go: To celebrate the opening of its new location, Towne Book Center (formerly Trappe Book Center) has lots of festivities and author appearances lined up. Pricing: Free 3. Skippack First Friday Where/When: Tara’s Country Cottage, 4036 Skippack …
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Get Out: Perkiomen Valley
Fun and learning—some of it free—in this week's diversion options.
Welcome back to Get Out—Patch's picks for the best events and activities for the coming week. A new Get Out compilation is posted every Thursday, so check back with us next week for a new slew of fun things to do. Do you have an idea for an event to feature here? Post a comment below, or e-mail pvpatch@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you! 1. Weather Watcher Training Where/When: Montgomery County Cooperative Extension, 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville; March 17 at 7 p.m. Why go: If you enjoy watching the skies and measuring snowfall, register for the sixth annual Weather Watcher Training Session, and be part of a nationwide weather project conducted by Penn State University. To review project information, click here. To register, call 610…
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Get Out: Perkiomen Valley
We've got you covered for this week and next with the latest happenings.
Patch has got the goods on the coolest, most interesting things happening this week. Have an event you’d like to suggest for a future Get Out? Comment below, or e-mail pvpatch@gmail.com. • Community Music School Presents Cellist Concert Where/When: Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Collegeville; March 12, 8 p.m. Pricing: Free for CMS faculty and students, $16 adults, $12 seniors and students • Curves With Zumba Where/When: Curves, 38 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown; March 14, and every Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Why go: Spend your lunch break incinerating calories! Curves has a Zumba Fitness party every Monday. Pricing: $3 for single class, $10 for four-class pass • Rotary Lunch Meeting Where/When: Westover Country …
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Get Out
Your weekend guide to events in the area
It’s Thursday – what are you doing this weekend? What? No idea? Here are some ideas to inspire you to plan a weekend to remember! 1. TWO EXHIBITS AT BERMAN MUSEUM Where/When: Ursinus College, 785 E. Main St., Collegeville, Berman Museum of Art; daily through April 17 Why go: Two cool exhibits are open through spring. Robert Frank, "Portraits" features the Swiss-born photographer’s work, redefining the notion of portraiture. Photographs by Donald E. Camp showcases the work of an artist-in-residence and professor of photography, seeking to counter stereotypes of African American men and women. Pricing: Free 2. JIMMY COBB AND THE SO WHAT BAND Where/When: Montgomery County Community College, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell; Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Why go…
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Community Music School
1:02 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thanks for mentioning us in your "Get Out" article this week! Judy Lupas' work is really beautiful. Our students love looking at the bright colors in her paintings as they walk through the Gallery on their way to lessons each week. more ›