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Year 33, No. 14
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Local Author Robert Cherry to Discuss His Book Living Liberia December 7 at the Narberth Bookshop obert Cherry, a local author of an acclaimed biography of Wilt Chamberlain, will discuss his latest book on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Narberth Bookshop, 221 Haverford Avenue, Narberth. Living Liberia: Laughter, Love & Folly is Cherry’s engaging memoir/ travel book about his life in a Liberian village where he served as a
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November 29 – December 5, 2017
Money Makes the World Go Round, and Round, at The Stagecrafters
Robert Cherry will discuss his latest book, “Living Liberia,” on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Narberth Bookshop, 221 Haverford Avenue, Narberth. Photo/Eli Nachmani
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Peace Corps Volunteer—the first American to live there. “Living Liberia,” Cherry wrote, “introduces the reader to a charming, exotic and unforgettable land, although given Liberia’s history it seems that God Himself, at times, has forgotten it. I write about the challenges (and joys) of living in a village without running water or electricity for almost two years and teaching with a principal who made up national holidays.” The principal was not one of the joys of village life, he added. Liberia was founded by freed American slaves in the 19th century and has always had a unique relationship with the United States. Its capital, Monrovia, is named for President James Monroe. “With wit, insight, and historical context,” one reviewer observed, “Robert Cherry describes life in Liberia and the people he found there, many of whom became his friends for life. Anyone curious about modern Africa, or anyone ready for an adventure tale that enthralls, amuses and confounds, will find Living Liberia a fascinating read.” After his Peace Corps service, Cherry became, in turn, a teacher, journalist, businessman and author. He has been a general assignment reporter or editor at four newspapers, includ-
ith its hilarious plot twists and outrageous revelations, The Miser stands out as one of the most deliriously comic masterpieces in the theatrical firmament. The production opened at The Stagecrafters on Friday, November 24, 2017, and runs through December 10. The title character, Harpagon, a man obsessed with the wealth he has amassed, will go to any lengths to protect his precious fortune. His son, Cléante, and his daughter, Élise, both pre-
See Robert Cherry to Discuss His Book “Living Liberia” on page 5
See “The Miser” at The Stagecrafters page 4
Lenny Grossman and Jen Allegra perform in “The Miser” through December 10 at The Stagecrafters. Photo/Sara Stewart
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Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars Present “A Holiday Spectacular!” Holiday Shopping & Entertainment Pages 6 - 8
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The Philadelphia region’s exciting young performing group presents holiday song & dance numbers – December 8 and 9 ages four and up. he Philadelphia region’s excitRecently featured on TV performing young performing group ing in the 6ABC Thanksgiving Day – the Upper Darby Summer parade, the 34 Shooting Stars memStage Shooting Stars – presents “A bers from Upper Darby Summer Holiday Spectacular!,” a BroadwayStage are ambassadors of the prostyle musical showcase of song and dance numbers. An energized and The Shooting Stars’ Holiday lively performance, audience memSpectacular showcases talented bers of all ages will be certain to teen singers and dancers – selected get into the holiday spirit and creby audition from the renowned ate wonderful memories. Upper Darby Summer Stage Enjoy seasonal favorites with toeprogram – performing tapping fun including, “Rockin’ seasonal favorites. Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rudolf, the Red-Nosed gram all year long. Selected by audiReindeer,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” tion, the members rehearse for count“Carol of the Bells,” “It’s Beginning less hours and participate for the to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” a tribpure joy of performing. ute to “The Polar Express,” “SparkleTickets are affordably priced at $9 jollytwinklejingley” from “Elf,” and - $13 and may be purchased by callmany, many more! ing the box office at 610-622-1189 Two performances take place on or by visiting www.udpac.org. ProDecember 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Decemceeds from ticket sales support the ber 9 at 2 p.m. at Upper Darby PerShooting Stars outreach program, forming Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA. The 90-minute production is ideal for children entertaining elderly throughout the region.
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