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Year 31, No. 21
Celebrating 31 Years of Community News
An Evening with John Gorka Presented by the Lansdowne Folk Club February 25
January 27 – February 2, 2016
“A New Brain” at the Players Club of Swarthmore
he Lans downe Folk Club presents an Evening with John Gorka on Thurs., Februar y 25. 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 $20 when purchased in advance online or with an advanced phone reservation and $23 without
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See Peek-A-Boo Revue Page 7
Haverford School Students Work on Service Projects Page 9
The Lansdowne Folk Club presents an Evening with John Gorka on Thursday, February 25. an advance reservation. Freshly prepared dinner and desserts will be available for an additional cost. Cash only accepted at the door. Parking is available on the street and at the SEPTA train station approximately one block away. For reservations, advance ticket sales or info, visit www.folkclub.org, email Lfolkclub@gmail.com or call 484-466-6213. Season passes are also available for purchase. Rising from a milieu of lovelorn singer-songwriters, John Gorka illuminates instead with his trademark wordplay, twisting, turning and tying words and phrases in the way a balloon artist creates complex creatures from simple balloons. Few contemporary songwriters coax language as deftly as Gorka. For over two decades, Gorka’s keen ear has picked up the stories of those along his path, folding them into poetry and song. His keen perceptiveness inspires people from all over the world to share their stories. By involving those tales in his music, he escapes the trap of introspection that hobbles less gifted singersongwriters. John Gorka flies below the pop culture radar with an almost cult-like following that never fails to fill concerts. Speak with any of his fans and one instantly feels their enthusiasm and genuine affection. His shy, almost self-effacing presence rightfully focuses attention on the songs. His versatility on guitar and piano keeps his sets musically interesting, while his rich
Cara Nardone of Exton, PA is a homeless woman in “A New Brain” at the Players Club of Swarthmore, opening January 29. he Players Club of Swarthmore presents “A New Brain,” a musical by William Finn and James Lapine, directed by Emily Fishman. Performances are January 29 & 30 at 8 p.m., January 31 at 2 p.m., February 4 at 7:30 p.m., February 5 & 6 at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door (no advance sales). Only rarely does the Players Club of Swarthmore attempt a musical in its intimate Black Box performing space! “A New Brain,” by the authors of “Falsettos,” mixes high drama with wry humor and surreal imaginings. Highly autobiographical, the show stars a musician and lyricist much like William Finn. For drama there’s…well…brain surgery; for surrealism, an
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See “A New Brain” at the Players Club of Swarthmore on page 10
See An Evening with John Gorka on page 12
Healthy Living Page 11
Solo Exhibition “Natural Flow” by Painter Gerry Tuten
Find Lots of Upcoming Arts & Cultural Events Inside!
February 15 through March 12 at Wayne Art Center
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he colorful and exuberant paintings of artist Gerry Tuten will be on display in The Wayne Art Center’s Davenport Gallery, from February 15 through March 12, 2016. Titled “Natural Flow,” the opening reception will be held on Sunday, February 21, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Wayne Art Center galleries are open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Gerry Tuten, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, View “Fleurs,” acrylic on canvas, now resides outside Philadelphia with her hus62”x 60”, by artist Gerry Tuten, in band and dog. She has a BFA from University of her solo exhibit February 15 the Arts and MFA from Tyler. Gerry teaches yoga through March 12 at and paints in her studio, Norristown, PA and Wayne Art Center. summers in Massachusetts. She has exhibited paintings in PA, DE, NYC, MA, & CA and thrives in nature creating a meditative often dreamlike state of mind. Tuten’s bright, vigorous paintings refer to abstracted plants, flowers, insects, birds and landscapes but are far from literal. The artist’s energy and connection to spirit distill the natural world and provide us with a sense of mystery and wonder. Gerry, a certified Kripalu and TriYoga Instructor, will teach two restorative and multilevel yoga flow classes on Thursday, February 25 and Thursday, March 3, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. You may bring your own mat, but props will be provided. The cost is $15 for one class, or $20 for both. A family gallery tour and painting activity will be led
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See Solo Exhibit of Gerry Tuten’s Artwork on page 12