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Year 34, No. 10
Celebrating 34 Years of Community News
October 31 – November 6, 2018
Bala Cynwyd Library Sponsors Duo Vibraphone Concert
“Color in the Moment” Exhibition of Zelda Edelson’s Paintings Accomplished Painter and Editor from Philadelphia has First Solo Exhibition at Age 89 in Her Hometown ld City Jewish Art Center, located at 119 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, and Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC present “Color in the Moment,” a solo exhibition by painter and Philadelphia native, Zelda Edelson. At eighty-nine years old, Edelson pre-
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Zelda Edelson’s solo exhibit, “Color in the Moment,” will be on view November 2 November 30, 2018 at Old City Jewish Art Center, located at 119 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia. Photo/© Amie Potsic 2018 sents her first solo show in the city, which highlights her new paintings. Curated by Amie Potsic, CEO and Principal Curator of Amie Potsic Art Advisory, LLC, the show begins on November 2 and runs through November 30. The opening reception will be on First Friday, November 2 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. with the artist in attendance at 5 p.m. to discuss her work with guests and patrons. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sundays from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., and by appointment. Admission is free and all are welcome. Visit www.ocjac.org. “Color in the Moment” features Zelda Edelson, a prolific abstract painter who has created her own technique to enable her to paint from a walker used for balance. Creating something positive from challenging circumstances, her paintings are colorful and evocative. Edelson begins each painting with a gesture of the arm to create the first mark with her palette knife. The paint begins to flow and Edelson becomes invigorated, losing herself in the process. She paints on the areas of the canvas she can reach first. Then turning the painting, she accesses the previously unreachable portions to complete it. When each painting is finished, Edelson enjoys the process of bringing her diverse background to bear as she writes insightful titles for each work. Sharing her love of painting through gesture, color, and form, Edelson’s work reveals a voice that is both seasoned and spontaneous.
ost people have never seen one vibraphone, let alone two performed live,” says Gilya Hodos. “That’s much of what makes this concert so exciting.” Hodos is the Musical Director of the Bala Cynwyd Library, and the concert she refers to will feature David Friedman and Tony Miceli, two accomplished and widely recognized vibraphone players. “The vibraphone is a beautiful instrument, and David and Tony are true masters,” Hodos adds. The con-
See Painter Zelda Edelson’s “Color in the Moment” Solo Exhibition page 8
See “The Art of the Duo” Concert page 8
A free concert, titled “The Art of the Duo,” is scheduled for Sunday, November 11, featuring David Friedman (shown) and Tony Miceli, two accomplished and widely recognized vibraphone players. Sponsored by Bala Cynwyd Library, the concert will be held at the Levering Mill Tribute House, 382 Bala Avenue, in Bala Cynwyd.
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F R E E TA L K “ P R E S I D E N T I A L H A I R : A C L O S E S H AV E W I T H H I S T O R Y ” Plus New Exhibit and Book Let Us Indulge Our Obsession with Presidents’ and Other Hair mericans have been curious about presidential hair since long before the combover became a thing. Now there is a new exhibit, a new book, and a free talk at the Academy of Natural Sciences of
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Academy Senior Fellow Robert Peck discusses his new book at the free Academy Town Square talk titled “Presidential Hair: A Close Shave With History” November 14, 2018. Book Image/Rosamond Purce Drexel University in which to indulge our obsession. In a rare exhibit of a unique collection, the Academy is creating an intimate display of five 19th-century albums containing samples of human and animal hair, including locks from among the first 14 U.S. presidents. The exhibit opens Wednesday, November 14, for a limited time. The fascinating display coincides with a free Academy Town Square talk and book signing by See “Presidential Hair: A Close Shave with History” Free Talk page 7