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Folk Club Concert with Philadelphia Paradox – 16th Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition Blues-Soul Artist Deb Callahan ansdowne Folk Club presents Philadelphia blues-soul artist Deb Callahan on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, doors open at 7 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 when pur-
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November 9 – December 15, 2019 • Opening Reception Saturday, November 16 at Main Line Art Center
Blues-soul artist Deb Callahan will perform on Thursday, November 21, at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. chased in advance online or with an advanced phone reservation, and $20 without an advance reservation Tickets on sale now. Parking is available on the street and at the SEPTA train station approximately one block away. For reservations, parking information, advance ticket sales and information visit www.folkclub.org, email Lfolkclub@gmail.com or call 484-466-6213. Cash only accepted at the door. Deb Callahan and her band recently celebrated 20 years of performing, touring, recording and entertaining music fans both regionally and around the United States. Deb has released 5 CDs since 2002 (If the Blues Had Wings, The Blue Pearl, Grace & Grit, Tell It Like It is, Sweet Soul) and a limited edition World Cafe Live DVD. She has graced the stages at many festivals nationwide from The Monterey Bay Blues Festival in Monterey, CA, The Springing the Blues Fest in Jacksonville, FL, The Bayfront Blues Fest in Duluth, MN, The Heritage Blues Fest in Wheeling, WV to WXPN’s XPonential Music Festival in her hometown of Philly. Her latest CD Sweet Soul (2015) was recorded and produced by producer/drummer Tony Braunagel (Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray) in Los Angeles, CA and received significant national and international airplay on blues and triple A radio stations and positive press and reviews. “Sweet Soul” made the top 50 contemporary blues albums for 2016 for the US Blues Music Report and Deb has received the America’s Music Festival Series in Media, PA Hall of Fame Award, made the top 10 for 2015 See Concert with Deb Callahan page 3
“Self Portrait, With Ambition,” 2011, by Jedediah Morfit. See the work of Megan Biddle (Sculpture, Installation, Drawing, of Philadelphia, PA), Jedediah Morfit (Sculpture, of Collingswood, NJ), and McKinley Wallace (Painting, of Baltimore, MD) in “Paradox,” the 16th Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, on view in Main Line Art Center’s galleries from November 9 - December 15. ain Line Art Center in Haverford announces Megan Biddle (Sculpture, Installation, Drawing, of Philadelphia, PA), Jedediah Morfit (Sculpture, of Collingswood, NJ), and McKinley Wallace (Painting, of Baltimore, MD) as the recipients of the Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art. These artists, selected through a highly competitive application process by members of Main Line Art Center’s Artistic Advisory Board, are part of Paradox, the 16th Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, on view in the Center’s galleries from November 9 - December 15. Artist talks and an opening reception on Saturday, November 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m., are free and open to the public. The artists of Paradox explore opposition and contradiction in their work. The juxtaposition of seeming opposites through
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Money, Madness and Murder in a Mansion: “The Manor” Returns for a Third Season at Greystone Hall, West Chester, PA times a year for the past sevenoming back again for its teen years at the Greystone Manthird season is the Colonial sion in Beverly Hills, California Playhouse and Greystone where the events that inspired Hall’s East Coast production of the play took place in the era of “The Manor.” Thursday - Sunday Performances are November 14 “The Manor” returns to - November 17 & Thanksgiving Greystone Hall in 2019 for its Weekend, November 29 - Decemthird year. Performances are ber 1 (Evenings at 7 p.m. and scheduled Thursday - Sunday, Matinees at 2 p.m.) at Greystone November 14 - November 17 Hall, West Chester, PA. & Thanksgiving Weekend, In this production the “stage” November 29 - December 1 is Greystone Hall, and the audi(Evenings at 7 p.m. and ence and cast move in and out Matinees at 2 p.m.). of the grand and intimate rooms of the mansion. Reserve tickets the roaring twenties and therenow for this unique theatrical after. It revolves around oil baron experience. Limited Seating. TickEdward Doheny, who drilled the ets: $60 per person – includes first successful oil well in Calilight refreshments. Advance tickfornia in 1892) and in the 1920s ets required: http://colonialplayobtained lucrative oil leases in house.net/the-manor-info/. The two-act play by Kathrine See Colonial Playhouse and Greystone Hall’s “The Manor” page 8 Bates has been playing several
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EVEN MORE EVENTS Opportunity Knocks Summit for College Students The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, along with regional employers, invite college students from throughout the region to participate in for the annual Opportunity Knocks Summit at Saint Joseph’s University Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet top employers looking to hire interns and recent college graduates. Attendees should bring copies of their resume. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecURUtu.
Jazz at the Annenberg Center – Messenger Legacy and Joel Ross The Annenberg Center heats up Philly’s jazz scene in November, honoring the legacy of jazz great Art Blakey with Messenger Legacy, on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m., and introducing jazz vibraphonist Joel Ross to Philadelphia in his headline debut, Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. Visit https://annenbergcenter.org for tickets and information.
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ARTsisters will have a group exhibit titled “Together” at Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catharine Street in South Philadelphia from November 17 - 24, 2019. The Opening Reception on November 17, 1 - 3 p.m. is free and open to the public. Visit www.artsisters.org or www.davinciartalliance.org.
Houseplant Propagation Workshop Calling all budding “plant parents”! Enjoy a Houseplant Propagation Workshop on Sunday, November 17, at 2 p.m., presented by Heather Titanich, Hamilton Educational Fellow at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, and Alice Doering, Landscape Designer. Expand your houseplant collection by learning a variety of propagation techniques including stem cutting, leaf cutting, and division. Bring your own large, unruly plants or propagate from stock plants in Jenkins’ greenhouse. Take home the start of a gorgeous indoor garden! All supplies provided. $10 for members; $20 for non-members. Registration required. Visit www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Cathedral “The Word of God speaks to Philadelphia in Celebration of National Bible Week” takes place in the Cathedral Basilica next Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to this City-wide ecumenical service which is the joint effort of the Cathedral Parish and the American Bible Society. Music provided by Williamson Voices of Westminster Choir College. Complimentary parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Cathedral. Please use GPS address: 222 N. 177th Street, Philadelphia. A complimentary Bible will be given to all at the conclusion of the service.
Eagles Broadcast Party Brotherhood of Temple Sholom is excited to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, November 17. Starts at 3 p.m. with 4:25 p.m. kick off. There will be a live broadcast of Eagles Talk Live Podcast, tailgate food, and beer exchange. $10/person. Temple Sholom is located at 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008. For info, contact the Temple office at 610-356-5165.
The Paranormal Adventurers – Ghosts Beyond the Grave at MUFON
“The Gifts of the Magi” The Walnut Street Theatre continues its 2019-20 Independence Studio on 3 season with O. Henry’s classic tale, “The Gifts of the Magi.” Directed by Jesse Bernstein, the production begins previews on November 12, opens November 21, and continues through December 22. In this heartwarming and romantic musical comedy, a group of holiday carolers tell the story of Della and Jim, desperately in love with each other but also penniless at the holidays. In their attempt to buy proper presents, a strange twist of fate leads each to find the perfect gift for the other —but at what cost? This beautiful musical adaptation of the classic O. Henry story reminds us of the true meaning of giving, and of love. Tickets are $42 - $47 and are now available at 215-574-3550 or 800-982-2787. Tickets are also available at https://walnutstreettheatre.org or Ticketmaster.com. Alanna J. Smith performs in “The Gifts of the Magi” at the Walnut’s Independence Studio on 3. Photography/Mark Garvin research on the topic. Come learn about the superstition of the Evil Eye and what it all means. Free for Hilltoppers members. Suggested $5 donation for guests. Temple Sholom is located at 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008. For info, contact the Temple office at 610-356-5165.
DeLissio Town Hall State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio, D-Montgomery/Phila., will host her 90th Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 21 in the Community Room of Falls Ridge, 4349 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. At this Town Hall, DeLissio will provide various legislative updates, including why she voted in favor of S.B. 421, a history-making voter reform bill signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 31 with DeLissio present to witness the occasion. Additionally, there will be conversation about H.B. 276, the Marsy’s Law joint resolution that was on the ballot during the Nov. 5 election, and H.B. 1890, a bill that would provide for the final disposition of fetal remains that was recently voted out of the House Health Committee. “I welcome residents from all parts of the 194th Legislative District and, as always, look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.” Plenty of free parking is available. For public transportation, use bus routes 9 and 63. For info, visit www.pahouse.com/DeLissio or call DeLissio’s office at 215482-8726, or .
Joseph Flammer and his longtime investigations partner, Diane Hill, speak on the bone-chilling topic of ghosts and the paranormal Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tredyffrin Township Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA 19087. Together they are Havertown Choristers Winter Concert known as “The Paranormal Adventurers.” Unlike many ghost investigators on television, they believe love is the reason many spirits visit peo- The Havertown Choristers, directed by Jennifer Cox, will present its Winter ple, returning from the grave to say in one fashion or another, “I love Concert on Monday, November 25, 2019, at 8 p.m. in the Haverford you.” They share their passion and personal experiences at Main Line High School auditorium, 200 Mill Rd., Havertown, PA. The Choristers Mutual UFO Network in a free program, open to the public. For infor- will present a varied program including “Glorious Everlasting” by Cousins, mation, visit www.MainLineMUFON.com. “Psalm 100” by Schütz/Lynn, “What Child” by Lohman, and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Darby/Simeone. In addition, the audience will be Meet Author invited to join in singing the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah The Hilltoppers of Temple Sholom are excited to welcome Lena Romanoff as well as a group of Christmas Carols. The Havertown Choristers is on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. Lena is the author of “Your affiliated with the Haverford Township Adult School. Admission is free People, My People: Finding Fulfillment and Acceptance as a Jew by Choice.” but donations are appreciated. This is a book for Interfaith and conversionary couples. She also runs support groups for parents, grandparents, and children of these couples. Support Your FREE Community Newspaper – Through her sessions and discussions with these couples, conversations Place an Ad for Your Event in City Suburban News! of superstitions, specifically the Evil Eye, would arise, which led to her
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21st Annual Empty Bowl Dinner – An Evening Celebrating Community, Fall Soups and Pottery ith chilly weather, nothing satisfies like a bowl of hot soup! United Lutheran Seminary and Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network (PIHN) join together in hosting the 21st annual Empty Bowl Dinner on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The event will be held in the Brossman Center, Benbow Hall at the Lutheran Theological Seminary located at 7301 Germantown Avenue in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. Attendees are invited to attend one of three seatings: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., and United Lutheran 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased Seminary on the PIHN website at www.philasheland Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality ter.org. Hosted by local personality, Mike McGrath Network (PIHN) of WLVT/PBS39’s “You Bet Your Garden,” join together in The Empty Bowl Dinner is the commuhosting the 21st nity’s signature, fun-filled, family friendly annual Empty pre-Thanksgiving gathering. Diners can Bowl Dinner on select a hand-crafted bowl by local clay Wednesday, artists and pottery students, and fill it November 20, with a choice of over 40 types of soups 2019. made and donated by local restaurants, as well as breads and desserts made by local bakeries and volunteers. A highlight of the event is when a rebuilt car will be gifted at the dinner to a deserving PIHN family through the Recycled Rides Program. The car is a 2015 Chrysler 200, donated as a “totaled” vehicle by GEICO insurance and restored by Service King auto body shops. All proceeds from the event support PIHN’s mission to prevent and alleviate family homelessness by mobilizing resources and caring volunteers from congregations and community organizations. PHN seeks to promote lasting solutions to homelessness by raising awareness, creating a strong support network for families, and by supporting policies that address root causes of homelessness. After the meal, diners take home their empty bowl as a reminder that each day hundreds of families and over 1,000 children in Philadelphia go without a meal or a place to call home. Last year’s event drew over 1,200 diners and raised $40,000 to support the work of Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network. “Our work during the past 28+ years demonstrates that when an entire community joins together congregations, schools, organizations, business owners, artists and community members, we really can make a difference in ending the horrific cycle of homelessness,” says Rachel Falkove, Executive Director of PIHN. “We take great pride in the fact that 92 percent of the families we served succeeded in permanently overcoming homelessness, and many of the parents and their children have accomplished so much. They are college graduates, professionals, employees with full benefits, and homeowners. We are so honored that many of our PIHN alumni return as volunteers to help other families in their journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency.” The annual Empty Bowl Dinner has been a popular event for the past 21 years. “As a community that talks about justice for all and prays for an end to poverty and homelessness, we are honored and delighted that the Empty Bowl Dinner will take place on our Philadelphia campus. This provides us an opportunity to live out our core values, and we eagerly look forward to participating in this life-giving program,” commented the Rev. Dr. Richard Green, Interim President of United Lutheran Seminary. Diners will find ample parking at United Lutheran Seminary. The cost of the event is $25 for adults, $10 for students and children. Sponsorships and other donations are welcome. Tickets may be purchased through the PIHN website at www.philashelter.org.
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he Philadelphia Youth Orchestra returns to the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall for their second concert of the 2019-2020 season on November 17, at 3 p.m. The ensemble, conducted by Maestro Louis Scaglione, has earned nationwide acclaim for their development of young musicians. The afternoon’s program will open with Brahms: Symphony No. 4, then proceed with Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé and conclude with Respighi: Pini di Roma. The music is suitable for an audience of all ages. Scaglione said about the performance, “It is invariably an honor to play in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center. Our young musicians maintain the practice schedule, dedicated mindset and take the same stage as professional musicians, and this is extraordinary for their age.” Tickets for the PYO Concert are only $20-30 and can be purchased through Ticket Philadelphia by calling 215-893-1999.
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for reviewer Mark Gallo and was a Blues 411 2015 “Jimi Award Nominee” – nominated for Best Soul – R&B Album. Check her out at http://www.debcallahanband.com. Other upcoming concerts include Stephen DiJoseph on December 5, Dan May on January 23, The Kennedys on February 27, Tom Paxton and The DonJuans on March 19, Peppino D’Agostino on April 23, Crys Matthews on May 7 and TBA on June 4. Founded in 1993, the Lansdowne Folk Club is a 501(c) (3) all volunteer non-profit corporation dedicated to presenting folk, acoustic and blues music.
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material contrast, conceptual framework and social statement demands the viewer’s attention to, and consideration of, both the works presented and the themes addressed through them. The contradictions these artists explore are so deeply interdependent that they often go unrecognized in the contemporary context. Megan’s manipulations of material suggest fullness and emptiness, lightness and darkness, weight and weightlessness. Jedediah conflates ancient practice of adornment with the contemporary processes of 3-D printing, laser cutting and CNC machining in a visual discussion of the meaning and purpose of self-adornment. Do we seek to invite or deflect attention? McKinley’s paintings highlight the overlooked strength of the oppressed, historically obscured by the dominant narratives of their oppressors. We are forced to confront this truth and examine the difference between power and strength. The work featured in Paradox compels us to sit with contradiction, contemplating why, when we see one thing, we lose sight of the other. “We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to exhibit the work of these three talented artists. The way in which they manipulate material, context, and process is inspiring and especially distinctive,” said Paige Cherrington, Exhibitions Manager, “A special thanks to the Meyer family for their continued support and making this exhibition possible year after year.” Main Line Art Center is proud to celebrate the 16th annual exhibition in memory of teaching artist Betsy Meyer. As an artist, Betsy exemplified what is most exciting about engaging with the work of contemporary artists: supporting them as they experiment with their artistic practice to tackle complex subjects and create new understanding. As a teacher, she encouraged her students to expand their practice beyond the familiar, challenging them to blaze new trails with their art. Finally, as a member of the Board and exhibition committee, she ensured that the Center was mindfully serving the interests of the students and community. The Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art, presented by Main Line Art Center, in conjunction with the Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, consists of an award of $1000 and a solo exhibition to each of three selected artists. This award and its associated exhibition exists to support the talented contemporary artists in the region, to honor deserving artists in the field, and to encourage excellence and experimentation in artistic practice, presentation, and community involvement. Main Line Art Center’s galleries are open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit www.mainlineart.org or call 610-525-0272.
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Upper Darby Performing Arts Center Presents Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society’s The Nutcracker he magic of The Nutcracker returns to the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center (UDPAC) for five shows November 22, 23 and 24, the weekend before Thanksgiving. For more than a quarter century, the production by Narberth’s renowned Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society has enchanted children and families with its professional soloists and many of the region’s best dancers. Highlights of the 2019 show include spectacular new backdrops. It is family-friendly at 90 minutes in length, with intermission, and recommended for ages four and up. Show times are Friday (7 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) and Sunday (1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.). Pictures with the cast are available after both Saturday performances, while the theater lobby is transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring Nutcracker gift ideas at all shows. The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is the most active venue of its kind in Delaware County, entertaining more than 60,000 patrons each year with a variety of shows ranging from nationally known artists, regional orchestras and ballet, holiday spectaculars and the award-winning Summer Stage program, which enters its 45th season in 2020. It is conveniently located in Drexel Hill, minutes from the Main Line, Blue Route and Center City. Tickets for The Nutcracker are priced from $10-$23 and may be purchased at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610-622-1189. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery on Lansdowne Avenue is sponsoring this year’s show and offering 10 percent off to all patrons with a Nutcracker ticket. “Many families kick off their holiday season with The Nutcracker,” stated Performing Arts Center executive director Harry Dietzler. “It is the world’s most popular holiday show and we are so pleased to partner with the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society in bringing such a wonderful production to Delaware County.” The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center and Upper Darby Summer Stage are jointly sponsored by the Upper Darby School District Board of Directors and Upper Darby Township Mayor and Council through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services.
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Third Sound Ensemble Performs at Haverford College
On Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m., the Department of Music at Haverford College presents the Third Sound Ensemble featuring music for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. Their program includes Johannes Brahms’ Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114, Ingrid Arauco’s Fantasy-Quartet (2001), Patrick Castillo’s Music for Four (2017), and Arnold Schoenberg’s Kammersymphonie No. 1, Op. 9 (1906) (arr. Webern). This concert will be Game Night at Temple Sholom held in Roberts Hall, Marshall Auditorium on the Haverford College Campus Sisterhood of Temple Sholom presents Game Night on Sunday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite at 370 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford, PA. Ticket prices are $20 (adult), board games, card games, and tile games! Sisterhood will provide tables, background music, and refreshments. $15 (senior), $10 (student), and $5 (child age 7-17). For info: 610-896Free for Sisterhood Members. $5 for guests. Temple Sholom is located at 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008. 1011, http://haverford.edu/music/concerts-events or hc-concerts@haverford.edu. Tickets can be purchased in advance through https://brownpaFor info, contact the Temple office at 610-356-5165. pertickets.com. SAY YOU SAW IT IN CITY SUBURBAN NEWS!
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O U T - A N D - A B O U T – Dining & Entertainment News By Jerry H. Bloom, Staff Writer On Stage • Academy of Music, 240 South Broad Street in Philadelphia, presents Mean Girls, November 19 - December 1, direct from Broadway, the hit musical from an awardwinning creative team, Tina Fey, Jeff RichSee “Mean Girls” November 19 December 1 at the Academy of Music. Photo/Joan Marcus mond, Nell Benjamin and Casey Nicholaw. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home in suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. For tickets or info, visit www.kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/201920/broadway-philadelphia/mean-girls/. Thanksgiving Dining Around • CO-OP Restaurant and Lounge, 20 South 33rd Street in Philadelphia, offers a family style Thanksgiving menu for groups and families of four to five people. Dig into turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, gravy, a whole pumpkin pie, and a bottle of wine for $125 all-in, served from noon to 7 p.m. The Take-Home option offers turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, gravy and a whole pumpkin pie for $88 and feeds four to five people. Must order by Monday, November 25 and can be picked up on Wednesday, November 27 or Thursday, November 28 during holiday business hours. For reservations or info, visit www.coopphilly.com. • Chez Colette Sofitel Philadelphia, 120 South 17th Street in Philadelphia, presents Executive Chef Edward Hancock’s Thanksgiving Buffet that includes a raw bar, carving stations, traditional dishes, sides and dessert, served 12 to 4 p.m., at a cost of $65 per person, with a complimentary glass of Champagne; half price for children under 12. For reservations or info, visit www.sofitel-philadelphia.com/happenings/thanksgiving-buffet. • Red Owl Tavern, 433 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, offers Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden’s Thanksgiving prix fixe menu for $24 from 12:30 to 8 p.m. For reservations or info, visit http://www.redowltavern.com. • Square 1682, 121 South 17th Street in Philadelphia, offers Executive Chef, Mackenson Horebe’s five-course Thanksgiving dinner at a cost of $65 per person, from 4 to 9 p.m. Vegan dishes available. For reservations or info, visit https://square1682.com. • The Twisted Tail, 509 South 2nd Street in Philadelphia, offers guests Thanksgiving dishes at a cost of $49 per person ($25 for children under ten; free under three) from 12 to 10 p.m. For reservations or info, visit http://thetwistedtail.com. • Urban Farmer, 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, offers Executive Chef Sonny Ingui’s Thanksgiving menu, at a cost of $75 per person, 4 - 9 p.m., half-priced for children 12 and under. Visit https://urbanfarmerphiladelphia.com/happenings/ for information. • White Dog Café, 200 West Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, PA, offers Thanksgiving To Go. Includes a Griggstown Farm whole turkey or turkey breast, choice of soup, salad, three sides, stuffing, chutney, gravy, rolls, signature butter and two housebaked pies, feeding up to ten guests. Pick up is at White Dog Haverford, Thanksgiving morning in Haverford Square. Call 610-225-3700, order by November 22. For Order Form and pricing, visit www.123formbuilder.com/form-4280958/2019-wdhthanksgiving-to-go. Events • 3rd Annual Dewey Decimal Dash Run & Walk, Saturday, November 16, Run/Walk at 8 a.m., Post-Dash Bash 9 a.m. Bring your dog or push a stroller. Wear a costume and compete for prizes. Join friends and family as a team for discounts. Course along Karakung Drive. Get moisture wicking T-shirt and celebration afterwards in the Library featuring breakfast, story-time, music, picture booth and raffles. All ages. To register and more info, visit www.haverfordlibrary.org/dewey. Submit event listings 2 weeks in advance of publication date to: jerry@jerrybloom.com. Follow paragraph format.
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Holiday in the Park, Six Flags Great Adventure’s spectacular holiday festival, will dazzle in 2019 with more lights, more rides and more magic than ever before. Weekends and select days November 16 through January 1, 2020, Six Flags Great Adventure will present an eye-popping winter wonderland. This incredibly immersive and enchanted holiday experience features 14 specially-themed areas with coordinated sights, sounds, scents and attractions that provide each section with a distinct character. The event is included with all active Memberships and Season Passes. Holiday in the Park’s opening weekend features the incredible Holiday Express band in concert November 17 at 4 p.m. and the show is free with park admission. Holiday Express is comprised of 1,700 volunteers including more than 100 professional musicians and delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those in need during the holiday season. The Central Jersey Blood Center will host a holiday blood drive December 7 in the park’s Employment Center from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests who donate a pint of blood will receive one theme park ticket valid for Holiday in the Park. Visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure for info.
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“Art & Design Experience” Day of Immersive Workshops Nov. 23 Prospective Students Can Explore Art & Design Majors at Harcum College day-long immersive event for prospective students called the “Art & Design Experience” will offer hands-on workshops in all the Art & Design degree programs at Harcum College. It will be held on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Art & Design Center, 270 S. Bryn Mawr A day-long “Art & Design Avenue. Experience” immersive The event is open to anyone conevent for prospective sidering a degree program in an art or design field, who is age 16 years students will offer hands-on and up. Sessions will be taught by workshops in all the Art & Design degree programs professional graphic artists and illusat Harcum College, on trators, fashion and interior designNovember 23, from 10 ers, and photographers. The experia.m. to 2 p.m. at the new ence offers a chance to learn about new Art & Design Center, techniques, trends, and equipment. Registrants can sign up for up to two 270 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue. Photography workshop, of the following workshops (one mornproduct shoot. ing and one afternoon session): Photo/Corinne Heft Art & Design: Sumi Ink Landscape Painting Paint scenes from nature surrounding the Art & Design Center using Sumi ink (Japanese Black Ink painting) techniques including brush and pen, where the emphasis is placed on the beauty of each individual brush stroke. Fashion Design & Merchandising: Fabric Marbling Experiment with fabric marbling and textile manipulation to make a truly unique 21" x 21" silk scarf to take along. Practice with a sheet of paper, then use printing, dying, and surface treatments to accomplish unexpectedly beautiful results. Graphic Design: Greeting Card Design Plan and design greeting cards under the guidance of a professional illustrator/designer. Explore a variety of illustration techniques to develop a unique design for your cards. Then craft your message using specialized hand-lettering techniques. Interior Design: Creating a Mood Board Interior Designers are always looking for inspiration. Create a collage of photographs, designs or illustrations, color swatches, fabrics, textures, patterns, and descriptive words to define the concept for an interior space. Use images of actual interiors or simply capture a feeling. Participants will use a mood board to organize their ideas and provide inspiration for a new project. Photography: Commercial Photography Shoot Learn to use specific photographic techniques to showcase products in an attractive way, a vital part of both online and offline advertising and ecommerce. Attendees will use a five-step process: compose the subject, prepare equipment, prepare the product, adjust the camera, and edit the image. Sample subjects and cameras will be provided. The fee for the Art & Design Experience is $10 and includes all the materials needed for selected projects, lunch and a gift. Register is required online at harcum.edu/adexperience.
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osemont College is hosting a Grand Opening and Dedication of its new Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center at an open house on Saturday, November 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on its campus at 1400 Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA. A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Community Center, which is more than 73,000 square feet in size and extends from the current Cardinal Hall, will provide the campus with informal gathering spaces, and large and for more structured events. In addition, The Center houses all of the offices for Student Life/Residence Life, the College’s bookstore, expanded dining areas, five new smart classrooms, multiple study rooms, a conference room for group meetings, and a brand new fitness center. In particular, the 6,000 square foot Sister Mary George Community Room will be the largest room in the Center. It is named for Sister Mary George O’Reilly, SHCJ, though the generosity of many Rosemont alumni who collectively gave more than one-million dollars in her honor. The Community Room will be used for College functions. It can also be used as a volleyball court and can be divided into smaller spaces, increasing its flexibility. The idea for a Community Center first surfaced in the early 2000s in response to a need articulated by the campus community for a gathering space that could be used by all students, staff, and faculty, as well as members of the local community. The College’s then President, the late Ann Amore, worked with many groups on campus – faculty, staff, and students – along with the architectural firm of Kimmel Bogrette, Lower Merion Township commissioners, and local legislators to develop the concept of the Community Center. After President Amore’s sudden death in late 2005, President Hirsh and others continued the process of refining plans for the Community Center. The project was overseen by Dr. Randy Eldridge, Vice President for Finance and Administration. Kimmel Bogrette was the architect for this and many of Rosemont’s recent projects. Dale Corporation served as contractor for the Community Center. An anonymous donor who to the Center chose to grant their earned naming rights to the Center to President Hirsh, leading to the Center’s designation as the “Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center.”
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Villanova Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs at Villanova Theatre in Vasey Hall from November 12 - November 24, 2019. Speaker’s Night, immediately following the performance on Thursday, November 21, will feature a Q&A session with Villanova University English Professor and Shakespeare scholar Dr. Alice Dailey. Vasey Hall is located on Villanova’s main campus at the intersection of Lancaster & Ithan Avenues. Performances will be held Tuesdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets run $21-$25, with discounts available for seniors, students, MA in Theatre alumni and groups. Tickets may be purchased at the Villanova Theatre Box Office (M-S, 12-5 p.m.) in person, by phone: 610-519-7474, or online at www.villanovatheatre.org.
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Legendary Philadelphia Flyer Brian Propp to Speak Last Dine & Dish Dinner of 2019 - Monday, November 18 n Monday, November 18, Realtor Michelle Leonard (aka The Hat Lady) hosts her monthly Dine & Dish series at Main & Vine (789 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova), with legendary Philadelphia Flyer, Brian Propp. Join Michelle and Brian for an evening of great dining and dishing. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a “meet and greet” reception, followed by a sit down three-course dinner prepared
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Join legendary Philadelphia Flyer, Brian Propp as he speaks at Michelle Leonard’s Dine & Dish series at Main & Vine on Monday, November 18. by Main & Vine’s award winning Culinary Director, Karen Nicolas. The cost is $50 (includes tax and gratuity), plus cash bar. Brian Propp selected Bancroft Brain Injury as the charity for his Dine & Dish. Ten percent of his ticket sales will go to this worthwhile charity. For reservations call 484-380-3688. “This Dine & Dish is extra special for me because I am spending my birthday with the legendary hockey great Brian Propp known for his guffaw. Brian is one of this region’s kindest, most charismatic and charitable people I know. He shares my passion for connecting exceptional people. I know that like me, Brian will love Main & Vine because they have amazing food in a stunning setting,” explains Realtor Michelle Leonard. Brian Propp is a former National Hockey League All-Star, legendary Philadelphia Flyer, former sports broadcaster, entrepreneur, and a philanthropist in our community. Today Brian is on the senior leadership team as the Director of Strategic Relationships at Wolf Commercial Real Estate (WCRE). Brian has leveraged his 15-year professional sports experience and his 30+ years in the business world to optimize opportunities and drive peak performance. He leads by example and inspires people and teams to be their best. Brian gives back to the community as a Volunteer through his tireless commitment to several charities, including NHS Human Services, Bringing Hope Home, The Center for Autism, Flyers Alumni Foundation and The United Way of Camden County and of course Bancroft Brain Injury. A 6-handicap golfer, you can find Brian on the links participating in charitable client golf events and on the ice playing hockey helping kids and raising awareness for many social and charitable causes. Michelle Leonard wears many hats. Besides working with her clients at Keller Williams Realty, she is the founder and host of the successful Tasty Talks luncheon series, where celebrities talk about making a difference. Michelle’s Dine and Dish dinner series connects inspirational leaders who share their secrets of success with our community. Every event that Michelle produces has a charitable component because of her strong commitment to giving back in our community. To find out about Michelle’s future events follow her on Instagram @thehatlady507. If you want to work with her to sell a home or buy a home, call Michelle at 610-331-5913 or visit www.MichelleDLeonard.com.
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“The Tree of Knowledge Project” Free Program at the Bala Cynwyd Library November 21 reethought Society (FS) founder and president Margaret Downey is presenting a free and open-to-the-public presentation entitled “The Tree of Knowledge Project: History, Placement, Challenges, and the Future.” Downey will be using a colorful slide show and short film to highlight about how the design was created and why. She will detail what happened after the Tree of Knowledge symbol was used in 2007 as a secular Winter
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Freethought Society (FS) founder and president Margaret Downey is presenting a free presentation entitled “The Tree of Knowledge Project: History, Placement, Challenges, and the Future” 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, at the Bala Cynwyd Library. holiday symbol and the religiously motivated push back the symbol generated. Downey will update attendees about what is currently happening across the nation as more and more secularists are proudly declaring their lack of religious affiliations. The presentation will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Bala Cynwyd Library, 131 Old Lancaster Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. in the community meeting room on the second floor of the library. Attendees are invited to bring two color copies of the front cover of each of their favorite books. The copies will be made into a Tree of Knowledge ornament at a later date. Scans of book covers (front only) are also needed in order to build the FS ornament database. Scans can be sent anytime to: Margaret@FtSociety.org. Visit www.ftsociety.org for information about the Freethought Society.
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia Set to Light Up Love Park for 2019 Holiday Season hristmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Returning for its 12th season, Christmas Village is back again from Thanksgiving Day and will run through Christmas Eve, with a Preview Weekend on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2019. Follow the smell of German gingerbread and Swiss Raclette cheese to Philadelphia’s largest holiday attraction! Look for the 27-foot-tall walk-through holiday gift box The Present illuminating the center of LOVE Park. Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with tens of thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, live music, and multiple children’s activities. Come ready to shop for high-quality, international and local gifts and decorations. Warm up with a glass of warm mulled wine or hot cocoa while enjoying European foods and drinks. Watch for the return of themed weekends like the German American Weekend and exclusive wine and beer tastings. An open-air outdoor seating area (The Alm), expanded food offerings, and even more decorations are waiting to bring you the best Christmas feeling ever. Plus, Santa always has a surprise up his sleeve – stay tuned for new additions. In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Christmas Village will turn LOVE Park into a Holiday wonderland where everyone can feel the joy of Christmas. Admission is always free, with food, drink and shopping pay as you go. Spread some holiday cheer by following @philachristmas on Twitter and Instagram, liking Christmas Village on Facebook and visiting www.philachristmas.com. Since debuting in 2008, Christmas Village in Philadelphia has grown into one of the region’s largest and most unique holiday destinations—and one of the largest and most celebrated authentic German Christmas markets in all of America. Christmas Village in Philadelphia, along with the Christmas Village Carousel in the Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard, The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market and other holiday activities on Dilworth Plaza, has helped to attract over two million people annually to Center City District. The economic impact of Christmas Village, and its sister festival The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, is felt throughout the city at hotels, restaurants and retailers—as visitors travel to Philadelphia from the suburbs, from across the country, and from around the world. Get ready for holiday sips, sights and shopping at the Preview Weekend! Christmas Village in Philadelphia will spread some early holiday cheer on November 23 and 24, 2019. This special two-day weekend gives tens of thousands of shoppers their first chance to experience the new layout for 2019 and meet the new season’s vendors. This year, over 80 international and local merchants and artists will sell high-quality and lovingly crafted gifts in decorated tents and wooden houses that will pop-up throughout Philadelphia’s iconic LOVE Park. Across at Dilworth Plaza, Christmas Village organizers will also curate 50+ local vendors at The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market. Together, shoppers will have 130 reasons to skip the malls and shop in Center City this year. With everything from ornaments, toys, apparel, jewelry, decorations, home goods, artwork, sweets and more, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s list! The Present – Christmas Village’s new centerpiece in 2018 – will make its return for the season 2019! The glowing, 27-foot-tall walk-through holiday gift box, featuring a 4-foot decorative bow and 24,500 linear feet of red and white LED lights will illuminate the oval inside the Village and shine bright throughout Center Cities busy Holiday season 2019. While you shop, follow the sweet scent of gingerbread and fresh-made waffles to the full menu of European food, sweets and drinks, including mouthwatering German Bratwurst or Schnitzel served on a roll (Brötchen). The huge outdoor grill hut will be back again for the third time, giving spectators an up-close view of the sausages firing up in front of their eyes! This time around, look for Käsespätzle (soft cheese egg noodles freshly made in a huge castiron pan, decorated with onions) and different draft beers, including exclusive creations of
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Returning for its 12th season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market—from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve, with a Preview Weekend on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2019. local Fairmount Avenue based Brewery Techne. Also, enjoy special menu additions, like Döner Kebab, Belgian Fries, and try a mug of traditional German Glühwein (spiced mulled wine served hot) and rich hot chocolate. The talk of the town – and one of the market’s most popular dishes – is also back for a third year: Look for the Swiss Raclette cheese booth to return with its critically acclaimed swiss melted cheese. Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig Laban said, “The force of molten mountain is strong. Add cornichons, scallions & dijon on crusty bread and you may have the greatest Alpine sandwich ever.” On top of the great shopping and dining experiences, visitors will enjoy the return of the Wish Wall, a new festive Christmas light installation inside the open-air outdoor seating “The Alm”, themed weekdays and weekends, tasting tours presented Chaddsford Winery and Brewery Techne, a HoHo Happy Hour, and live music during weekday evenings and most of the day on the weekend. Christmas Village in Philadelphia will open Thanksgiving Day after Philadelphia’s annual Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Invite your family to meet the original Christkind from Nuremberg after she recites her traditional prologue on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Grab a photo with her as she does her traditional walk through the market. In Germany, she is the person that brings the Christmas gifts to the kids, and she won’t be coming to Philadelphia empty handed! The remaining weekends will be filled with fun events such as the well-known German American Weekend, and other crowd pullers. Dates 2019: Preview Weekend: November 23 and 24, 2019; First Day: November 28, 2019; Last Day: December 24, 2019. Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thanksgiving Day: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. - p.m. at LOVE Park, 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Follow @philachristmas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit www.philachristmas.com for more information.
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secret from the Secretary of the Interior without competitive bidding. It was one aspect of the infamous Teapot Dome scandal of the Warren Harding administration. In the play the Doheny family becomes the fictionalized MacAlisters; the specific details and time line of ensuing events have been modified for the play. The play was written to specifically take place in Doheny’s Greystone Mansion with its individual scenes designed to be played out in its various rooms. The audience moves in small groups along with the actors of each scene of each act. Thus, those rooms become the stage of each scene and the mansion becomes is the main star of the drama as it unfolds. The audience sees the grandiose mansion as if watching the opening long shots of motion picture films and the intimate scenes provide the audience with the intensity of emotional encounters between the actors as if they were watching close ups on the movie theater or TV screen. The play is being presented at Greystone Hall, West Chester, in the same way as designed and performed at Beverly Hills. Some years ago, Greystone Hall became the location site for a TV docudrama about the tragic events at the California mansion. The TV production for the Investigation Discovery Channel seamlessly combined still photos of the Los Angeles house with video footage filmed at Greystone Hall. The emotional entanglements between the main characters of the twelve-person cast make the play dramatic and suspenseful, yet very entertaining to watch. To the extent there is still
a mystery to what actually occurred in the tragic events depicted, the play adopts the explanation that the police and powers that be ultimately concluded in quickly closing the case without an inquest due to the prominence and influence of the family patriarch and philanthropist. “The Manor” returns to Greystone Hall in 2019 for its third year. Performances are scheduled Thursday - Sunday, November 14 - November 17 & Thanksgiving Weekend, November 29 - December 1 (Evenings at 7 p.m. and Matinees at 2 p.m.). Shown is the cast. There is a personal story and an underling political story; the personal story involves a young love triangle and the political story involves wealth, power and ambition played out in wheeling and dealings between big business and politics. “The Manor” is a fascinating and unique play. Seeing it will prove to be an unforgettable theatrical experience. The Colonial Playhouse whose home stage is located at Aldan, PA, in Delaware County, is a community theater established in 1940. It has a long tradition of offering a variety of fine theatrical programs. Greystone Hall is located just off 202 (Boot Road exit) outside West Chester, PA between King of Prussia and Wilmington DE. Situated in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, it within easy access to both the Greater Philadelphia and Greater Wilmington areas. Visit www.greystonehall.com.
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LumiNature at Philadelphia Zoo Opens November 20 Holiday Season Light Extravaganza Featuring 35 Foot Tall Polar Bear, Talking Trees, 21 Foot Tall Brilliant Snake, and Four Season Celebration of Light, Music and Special Effects
Philadelphia Zoo’s new holiday season light experience, LumiNature, will feature: more than 600,000 lights; 6.5 miles of power cord; 500 colorful illuminated flamingos and a 25 feet tall flamingo holiday tree; 200 festively lit penguins; 45 completely custom LED light structures; 21 foot snake; and, more! hiladelphia Zoo’s new fantastical new holiday season light experience – LumiNature, presented by JP Morgan Chase & Company – is set to transform the Zoo starting on opening day, Wednesday, November 20 through January 5. LumiNature will take visitors on a magical journey of illuminations, music, sound and surprises that is designed to inspire and delight each night through the holiday season. LumiNature will feature 12 experiences that include hundreds of illuminated penguins, oversized bold-colored illuminated flowers, a 21-foot tall brilliant colored snake, giant cat eyes glowing in the dark of night, and a 25-foot tree made entirely of lit flamingo lawn ornaments! Plus, there will be a 35 foot tall polar bear, talking Evergreen trees and a giant, all-season party of light, music and special effects. Guests must purchase timed-tickets to experience this exciting new spectacle, now available at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. Prices are: adults $24 and children $19. (Special community Value Nights have also been announced for Wednesday and Thursday evenings through December 13 – check the website for price details.) “LumiNature will transform the Zoo from its daytime magic into a winter wonderland, immersing guests in a joyous multi-media light and music spectacular,” says Amy Shearer, Philadelphia Zoo’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We will shine a light on the world’s elusive big cats and flamboyant peacocks, lit flamingos will have their moment on their own 25 foot tree, a 35 foot polar bear made out of 23,000 pounds of recycled car doors will share the magnificence of our planet, and all four seasons will host their very own party….all through the artistry of lights, media, sound and nature itself.” LumiNature will come alive as guests roam 12 different illuminated experience zones—each with their own wildlife message and theme. Combined with seasonal fare, unique holiday retail opportunities, strolling performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages, LumiNature is sure to spark the holiday spirit in everyone. Philadelphia Zoo teamed up with industry giants Oak Island Creative, a leader in illumination and KB Associates, an internationally renowned design and production firm, known for creating hundreds of ground-breaking theatrical shows, concerts and events, to bring compelling storytelling and unique theatrics to this exciting new experience. “We are thrilled to work with such creative teams to create this one-of-a-kind event for our great city” says Shearer. Philly PHLASH® will run extended evening service Friday - Sunday from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. from Love Park (16th & JFK Blvd.) to the Philadelphia Zoo for LumiNature. Ride the PHLASH evening service for $2 roundtrip. Children under 4, seniors and SEPTA pass and Key card holders ride for free. Visit https://ridephillyphlash.com for details on daytime service and evening service updates. LumiNature is a $3.5M investment, and has been in the works for over two years. LumiNature will return year-after-year and become a brand-new holiday-time traditional for tens of thousands of families and visitors. LumiNature opens to the public on Wednesday, November 20, guests must purchase timedtickets at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. Prices are adults $24 and children $19. Philadelphia Zoo offers special Community Value Tickets for select Wednesday and Thursday nights during the run of LumiNature. Value Ticket info will be available on the Philadelphia Zoo website. Later in November look for additional information about the final experiences, seasonal fare, strolling performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages that promise to spark the holiday spirit. Until then, visit Philadelphia Zoo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to follow the LumiNature transformation of Philadelphia Zoo.
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