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Year 33, No. 24
Celebrating 33 Years of Community News
February 21 – February 27, 2018
Delaware County Symphony Features “The Most Deserving” at Allens Lane Theater Guest Soloist Margaret Dziekonski Next Performance March 4, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Neumann University he Delaware County Symphony (DCS) will present the third symphony concert of the 2017-2018 season on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre of the Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center at Neumann University. The concert, under the baton of DCS Music Director Joseph Caminiti, is titled “Latin Flair” and features guest soloist Mar-
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A tart, satirical comedy about what happens when the arts collide with sex, class, and politics
Guest soloist, violinist Margaret Dziekonski, will perform the ever challenging Symphonie espagnole by Édouard Lalo at Delaware County Symphony’s next concert, March 4.
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garet Dziekonski, violin performing the ever challenging Sym phonie espagnole by Édouard Lalo. The work, also known as the Spanish Symphony, is a technically intriguing and emotionally expressive violin concerto that explores delightful Spanish motifs with sensitivity, flair and ceaseless energy. Ms. Dziekonski has performed across Europe, the United States and Australia as both soloist and chamber musician. She has given concerti with American and British orchestras, and performed at Wigmore Hall, King’s Place, St. Martin in the Fields, St James’ Piccadilly and St Peter’s Eaton Square. Dziekonski completed her master’s studies at the Royal Academy of Music, London graduating with distinction. She also holds an undergraduate degree with honours from the same institution. Ms. Dziekonski plays a 1703 J.B. Rogeri violin, generously on loan from The Maestro Foundation. The program continues with España by Emmanuel Chabrier, and Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Márquez. The conSee Delaware County Symphony Concert on page 5
Janet Wasser preps Marc C. Johnson for his grant interview in Allens Lane Theater’s “The Most Deserving.” Photo/Tom Ryan he theater at Allens Lane Art Center presents the contemporary comedy, “The Most Deserving,” written by Catherine Trieschmann and directed by Nancy Kreider. A county Arts Council in Kansas, giving away the largest individual artist grant in its history, must agree on who is the most deserving. When a professor from the local community college makes a case for an unconventional minority outsider artist, the council braces for battle. “The Most Deserving” is a tart, satirical comedy about what happens when the arts collide with sex, class, and politics. In keeping with the theme of the production, local artists will be displaying their own artwork in the theater. Audience members will be invited to view their work and cast a vote for who they think is “the most deserving” artist. Allens Lane Theater is a part of the Allens Lane Art Center, which also features The Carolyn and Howard Alber Gallery. During the run of the show the Gallery, which audience members can visit during intermission, will feature the art of Colin Pizzano.
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Azuka Theatre Presents World Premiere of “Ready Steady Yeti Go” Play by David Jacobi – Performances February 21 to March 11, 2018 zuka Theatre continues its commitment to local playwrights with the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere and The Virginia & Harvey Kimmel New Professionals Production of “Ready Steady
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From left – Adam Howard (Gandry); Alison Ormsby (Katie); Kishia Nixon (Carly); Frank Nardi, Jr. (Goon) and Jenson Titus Lavallee (Barry) get ready for Azuka Theatre’s production of “Ready Steady Yeti Go.” Photo/Johanna Austin/AustinArt.org
This uplifting, hilarious and tender comedy centers around young star-crossed lovers navigating the pitfalls of falling in love while dealing with prying eyes—and the “White Guilt Perfect Storm” that threatens to drown their relationship.
for a total of 18 performances. Yeti Go” by David Jacobi. Allison All performances will take place Heishman directs this uplifting, at the Proscenium Theatre at hilarious and tender comedy The Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street, about young star-crossed lovers in Philadelphia. Tickets for shows navigating the pitfalls of falling in love while dealing with prying eyes—and the “White Guilt Perfect Storm” this season are Pay What You Decide, whereas audience members see a show that threatens to drown their relationship. Previews begin February 21, with first, and pay what they decide after the performance. For reservations, opening night set for February 24. The show runs through March 11, 2018 See World Premiere of “Ready Steady Yeti Go” page 4