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Year 35, No. 8

Celebrating 35 Years of Community News

October 9 – October 15, 2019

Philadelphia Theatre Company Orchestra Concordia Free Concert October 18 Kicks Off Season with A Small Fire Starring Two-Time Tony and Emmy Award Winner Bebe Neuwirth hiladelphia Theatre Company’s 45th Anniversary Season kicks off with the Philadelphia premiere of Obie Award Recipient Adam Bock’s meticulously crafted drama A Small Fire, starring two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner

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See Bebe Neuwirth, who plays Emily, in Philadelphia Theatre Company’s production of “A Small Fire,” running October 18 - November 10. Photo/Chris Calkins Bebe Neuwirth. The play will be directed by Joanie Schultz, former Artistic Director of the WaterTower Theatre in Texas, and also known for her work in Chicago at The Goodman, Victory Gardens and Steppenwolf Theatres. Producing Artistic Director Paige Price and Managing Director Emily Zeck are excited to welcome Neuwirth and a cast of nationally and locally renowned actors to star in the season opener. Previews begin October 18, Opening Night is Wednesday, October 23, and the show runs through November 10. Single tickets range from $25-$74 and 3-play subscriptions start as low as $48, available now at the box office, online at https://philadelphiatheatrecompany.org or by phone at 215-985-0420. All shows are at PTC’s home at the Suzanne Robert’s Theatre, 480 S. Broad Street. Adam Bock’s finely-tuned A Small Fire follows Emily and John Bridges, a long-married couple whose happy, middle-class lives are upended as they plan for their daughter’s wedding. Neuwirth plays Emily, a woman used to running all the things – from her construction business to her family – until she suddenly and mysteriously starts losing her physical senses. As her world changes, her relationships shift in poignant and revelatory ways. A Small Fire was featured in PTC’s first See and Be Scene season preview event in 2017. “I have been wanting to produce A Small Fire since I saw the world premiere,” said PTC Producing Artistic Director Price. “It’s personal and intimate. The play is a metaphor for the shifting ground beneath us, and how we react and respond to the unknown. It’s a secret gem of a play that I’m thrilled to bring to Philadelphia. I’m excited to work with Bebe again, See Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Production of “A Small Fire” page 6

Jonathan Blumenfeld, oboe soloist from the Philadelphia Orchestra with conductor, Gary White. Photo/Greg Prichard rchestra Concordia will present the first concert of its season on October 18 at 8 p.m. at the Radnor Middle School, 150 Louella Avenue, Wayne, PA. The performance is free and open to the public, and is wheelchair accessible. Under the direction of conductor Gary White, the program will feature Philadelphia Orchestra oboe soloist Jonathan Blumenfeld in Mozart’s Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra. The program will also include Frescobaldi’s Toccata, Bartok’s Roumanian Folk Dances, and the “Jupiter” Symphony by Mozart. By offering admission free performances at a convenient location, Orchestra Concordia strives to make superb concert experiences accessible to all. Orchestra Concordia is a volunteer orchestra comprised of outstanding professional and amateur musicians from the Philadelphia area. They work together in an atmosphere of respect and joyful camaraderie to produce orchestral music of the highest quality. David Kim, Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster, and Nancy Campbell, Executive Director of the Wayne Art Center are members of Orchestra Concordia’s Artistic Advisory Board. For information, visit www.orchestraconcordia.org.

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Brauhaus Schmitz Transforms 23rd Street Armory into One of the Most Authentic Oktoberfest Celebrations in the US into one of the top spots in America rauhaus Schmitz saved their to celebrate Oktoberfest,” said Hager. best Oktoberfest for last! Fol“Hot on the heels of a record-breaklowing record crowds for South er on South Street and fresh off our Street Oktoberfest, Doug Hager and success this past weekend at Haddon the Brauhaus team are back again Oktoberfest on the Square, we are for the 4th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, on Friday, October 18 Get ready for Brauhaus Schmitz’s and Saturday, October 19, 2019. 4th Annual 23rd Street Armory Staged in the sprawling 23rd Street Oktoberfest, on Friday, October Armory, the Armory Oktoberfest in18 and Saturday, October 19, cludes three sessions, each able to 2019. Photo/Kory Aversa accommodate 1,400 revelers, for one of the biggest beer-drinking events ready for a huge finish and grand to hit Philadelphia and one of the finale. Each year, we try to aim the most authentic Oktoberfest parties bar high and make the show bigger in the United States. Tickets are on and better. The Armory experience sale now and include music, dancis our most authentic, with 16,000 ing, food, drink and much more. Ticksquare feet and 30 foot ceilings we ets are selling faster than prior years really go all out. There truly is noth– get them before they are gone. Prost! See 4th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest page 4 “Philadelphia has quickly grown

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