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Year 29, No. 28
Celebrating 29 Years of Community News
March 19 – March 25, 2014
American Shakespeare Center Brings Local Author at Newtown “Othello” to Neumann Public Library on March 26
Pete Rose at Royersford Church Page 5
“The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” Page 6
Stephanie Holladay Earl as Desdemona and Fernando Lamberty as Othello perform in “Othello” on Sunday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre at Neumann University. he American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will stage “Othello,” one of William Shakespeare’s classic works, on Sunday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre at Neumann University. Because of its immutable themes of jealousy, racism, manipulation and betrayal, “Othello” has remained one of Shakespeare’s most frequently performed works for centuries. In this complex study of extremes, Shakespeare pairs his most loving and trusting leading man with his most conniving and ruthless villain in a dangerous dance of deceit and revenge. Audiences witness sincere love transform into mad obsession as his characters descend into jealousy, fear and rage. Both expansive and claustrophobic, “Othello” is Shakespeare at the height of his creative power, an unforgettable classic that seems as modern today as when it was written more than 400 years ago. In the words of Jim Warren, ASC co-founder and artistic director, “Othello is a powerful
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See “Othello” at Neumann University on page 8
Local author Katy McDermott will be at the Newtown Public Library on March 26 at 7 p.m. ocal author Katy McDermott will be at the Newtown Public Library on March 26 at 7 p.m. McDermott, a freelance writer from the Philadelphia suburbs, has recently published “Meeting Mayhem,” the last book in her “Meeting Mysteries” series. The author, whom also writes essays and blog posts, is planning a “‘tween-age” series about shelter dogs, and will soon publish a stand-alone essay collection and a young adult novella for Kindle. Join the Friends of Newtown Library, who are hosting this free author event, and hear McDermott speak about her books, her writing process, and answer your questions. Newtown Public Library is located at 201 Bishop Hollow Road. There is no fee or registration required for this event. More about Katy McDermott. McDermott can be found at www.katymcdermott.com.
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“Favorite Stories Don’t End” Auction Education & Camp Pages 8 - 10
A silent auction of donated art to benefit Todd Marrone’s wife and children
Senior Services Pages 11 & 16
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avorite Stories Don’t End” is a silent auction of donated art to benefit Todd Marrone’s wife and children. Todd was an inspiration to many, both in the Philadelphia art scene and to his art students at Welsh Valley Middle School in Lower Merion. The event is Saturday, March 22, from 2 - 6 p.m. at North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. A live auction of original Todd Marrone art will happen at 5 p.m. For information, visit www. kettlepottracks.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Favorite-StoriesDont-End/757509037610865.
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E-mail: CitySuburbanNews@mac.com Shown is Todd Marrone creating his mural in Northern Liberties on 2nd & Brown Streets. The small image he used as his moniker/logo.