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Year 32, No. 6
Celebrating 32 Years of Community News
October 5 – October 11, 2016
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY “Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees” Concert with Jesse Terry at NEWS HERE! Brings Renowned Singers and Songwriters Trinity Presbyterian Church An Intimate Evening of Acoustic Song October 19, 2016 enowned singersongwriters Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, and The Milk Carton Kids, along with other special guests, come together at the Merriam Theater for “Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees” – an intimate evening of acoustic performances to benefit Jesuit Refu-
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See Emmylou Harris (shown), Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, and The Milk Carton Kids, along with other special guests, at the Merriam Theater for “Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees” October 19.
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gee Service’s (JRS) Global Education Initiative. All proceeds from this concert, taking place Wednesday, October 19 at 8 p.m., will help to provide educational opportunities for refugees living in camps and in urban settings worldwide. “This unique performance is a testament to music’s ability to help foster change in our world,” said Anne Ewers, President and CEO of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “We are proud to host Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees which provides an opportunity for arts lovers in Philadelphia to come together, experience incredible music, and make a difference.” Jesuit Refugee Service’s Global Education Initiative aims to vigorously expand both formal and informal education programs, ranging from primary school to university, and including both vocational education and teacher training. Education has always been the
See Jesse Terry in concert on October 22 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Berwyn, PA. ee Jesse Terry in concert with Daventry, featuring special guests Craig Bickhardt & Tommy Geddes Saturday, on October 22 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312. No charge for admission. Free-will offering accepted. Jesse Terry is a internationally touring, award-winning singer-songwriter and road warrior. His music has been compared to the likes of Jackson Browne, Ryan Adams, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Kenny Loggins. Joining Jesse in support of a full band performance will be Daventry, with special guests guitarist Craig Bickhardt and percussionist Tommy Geddes. Jesse Terry has an uncanny ability to weave tales of travel and homecoming, and of sorrow and redemption, into songs that are both timeless and fresh. This CT-based artist has
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Acting Without Boundaries Presents “Disney’s The Jungle Book” Sunday October 9, 2016 at The Haverford School
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cting Without Boundaries’ version of “Disney’s The Jungle Book” is a show that will be enjoyed and treasured by kids and adults alike! Directed by Neill Hartley, and based on the classic 1967 film, come watch the wonderful adventure as Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear guide human child Mowgli through the jungle and away from the evil tiger Shere Khan. Acting Without Boundaries’ performance will take place Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall, at The Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA. (Entrance and parking for Centennial Hall is off College Ave./ Railroad Ave.) Tickets – $15 per person – may be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/ AWBFall2016Tickets, or at the door. Acting Without Boundaries
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(AWB) was established in 2004 to provide extraordinary, oneof-a-kind acting and theatrical opportunities for children, teens and young adults with physical disabilities. The mission of Acting Without Boundaries is to transform lives and AWB actors portray famous “Disney’s The Jungle Book” characters, Mowgli and Kaa. See the performance on October 9 at The Haverford School. Photo/Acting Without Boundaries build self-esteem in an em powering community of people with physical disabilities through theater that celebrates ability. Christine Rouse, Founder and Executive Director of AWB, created AWB because of her See Acting Without Boundaries Performance on page 8