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Year 33, No. 31
Celebrating 33 Years of Community News
April 11 – April 17, 2018
Tri-County Concerts Presents S TUDENT TALENT ON D ISPLAY Mezzo-Soprano Julia Mintzer April 22 AT H ARCUM C OLLEGE ’ S A NNUAL FASHION S HOW ri-County Concerts is delighted to present the dynamic and multi-talented mezzo-soprano Julia Mintzer on Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. at Eastern University’s McInnis Audi to rium located at 1300 Eagle Road,
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Mezzo-soprano Julia Mintzer will perform on Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. at Eastern University’s McInnis Auditorium, St. Davids, PA. St. Davids, PA. This will be the final concert in Tri-County’s Emerging Artists Series for the 20172018 season. Accompanied by Yoni Kahn on historical horns and Tzu-Hwa Ho on the piano, Ms. Mintzer will perform works by Schubert, Mahler, Berlioz, Mozart, Wade, and Strauss. Meet the artists at a complimentary post-concert reception. Tickets are available by phone, mail, online, and at the door: general admission $20, seniors (62+) $15, students and children free. For information and reservations, call 610-504-4678 or visit www.tricountyconcerts.org. Ms. Mintzer has performed principal roles in standard and contemporary operas in both the United States and Europe at the Washington National Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, Die Semperoper Dresden, and Landestheater Schleswig-Holstein. Among others, she has sung the title roles in Carmen and Hansel and Gretel, Elisabetta in Maria Stuarda, Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana, and Giulietta in Les Contes d’Hoffman. Her concert engagements include Handel’s Messiah with Boston Baroque, Washington National Cathedral, the Toledo Symphony, and Seraphic Fire and Mozart’s Requiem at Washington National Cathedral and Preparing for Harcum’s annual Fashion Show are, from left – with Grand Harmonie Period Orchestra. Her singing receives high praise from critics: “her Amaya Lacson, Sailor Anderson (Downingtown High School Student), Anika Eskin, and Ahsani Felder. soprano register shines like fire” (Kieler Nachrichten) and “a mezzo of penetrating depth” (La Presse) are just two of many favorable reviews. Also an accomplished stage director, Ms. Mintzer is the 2017 Winner of the National Opera arcum College invites students and Main Line area Association’s JoElyn Wakefield-Wright Directing Fellowship. Recent productions include residents to its annual Fashion Show on Friday, April Fidelio at Princeton University with Grand Harmonie Period Orchestra in 2016 and La Bohème 27, 2018 at 8 p.m. in Harcum’s Klein Hall at 750 Montfor Metrowest Opera in 2017, which was lauded by The Theater Times as “a highly energetic, gomery Avenue in Bryn Mawr. The fashion show will feature fascinating production.” original designs from Harcum’s Fashion Design and Fashion
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New Horizons Senior Center to Host Open House April 20 ew Horizons Senior Center, located at 100 Conway Avenue, Borough Hall in Narberth, will hold an Open House on Friday, April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Center invites the community-at-large to come explore the Center as a resource for themselves, their loved ones, friends and neighbors. Prospective members can enjoy a range of free services during the four-hour Open House. In addition to an introduction to the Center’s staff, volunteers, programs and services, there will be free health screenings & chair massages, local senior service tables stationed with information and giveaways, a free sampling of the center’s popular exercise programs, a light buffet lunch and other treats provided throughout the Open House. Act III Entertainment, a senior music ensemble comprised of Center members will do a performance of selections from the Great American Songbook. Folks who bring a non-member or those who attend the Center for the first time will be entered into a special door prize drawing. New Horizons’ staff members Elissa Berardi, Executive Director, and Judy
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Ringold, Program Coordinator, look forward to greeting area baby boomers and other seniors who are interested in making new friends, having fun, visiting interesting places, stretching their minds and muscles, or sharing their skills and passions by becoming a part of the organization’s vibrant volunteer corps. New Horizons, a non-profit organization established in 1976, offers a wide array of Dave Doran, Lee Rothberg, Joe Melchiorre, Joe Cherry – enjoy New Horizons Senior Center’s last Open House. wellness classes, recreational, and educational activities including trips and hands-on computer classes. The Center’s supportive services include Daily Lunch, Private Counseling and weekly grocery shopping assistance. New Horizons is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Center is housed at Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth, PA 19072. It is the place to come to join lively, smiling, and welcoming active adults from all around Narberth, Lower See New Horizons Senior Center Open House page 11