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Year 32, No. 34
Celebrating 32 Years of Community News
Pennsylvania Ballet II Performs “Snow White” April 29 ollowing the success of last year’s “The Jungle Book,” Pennsylvania Ballet II presents another original ballet for the entire family, “Snow White.” The performance takes place on April 29 at 11 a.m. at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA. The magical tale is brought to life through the choreography of Pennsylvania Ballet’s Assistant Artistic Director Samantha Anne
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April 26 – May 2, 2017
New Classes at Golden Slipper on the Main Line Starting May 8
An original production of “Snow White” will be performed at UD Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. Photos/Arian Molina Soca Dunster and with the original score by Kermit Poling. Approximately 1,000 family audience members have purchased tickets to the event. Limited seating is available from $8 - $9, and tickets may be purchased by visiting www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610-6221189. The ballet is approximately one hour and ideal for children ages 4 and up and their families. The ballet was created specifically for the Pennsylvania Ballet’s family series and it recently debuted at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. The music is an original score intended to help portray the story of Snow White. Poling uses several melodies throughout the score to help children better understand the characters. “This Snow White is a wonderful way to introduce young audiences to the beauty of ballet and the magic of storytelling through dance,” said Pennsylvania Ballet Marketing Manager
One of Golden Slipper’s classes, “Israel and the Jewish World,” is taught by Robert Layman, a trained Rabbi, teacher, and social activist. olden Slipper on the Main Line’s May semester begins on May 8, and will continue for four weeks. This educational program will offer a diverse range of courses, from the Culture of Japan to the history of the Civil War and the movies of Woody Allen. One of the new classes will be about Israel and the Jewish World. “Israel and the Jewish World” will address, among other topics, the Israeli-American relationship, one that is complex
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See Pennsylvania Ballet II Performs “Snow White” on page 4
See New Classes at Golden Slipper on page 4
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Spring Fine Art and Craft Show – Returns to Ardmore April 28 & 29 at Saint George’s Episcopal Church he Haverford Guild of Craftsmen will hold its annual Spring Fine Art and Craft Show at Saint George’s Episcopal Church at Darby Road and W. Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003, on Friday, April 28, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A reception with the artists will take place Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m.
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See wonderful woodwork by Douglas Starry and uniquely designed ceramics by Lucy Edwards – two of the over 30 juried artists at The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen’s annual Spring Fine Art and Craft Show, April 28 & 29, at Saint George’s Episcopal Church in Ardmore. The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is the 15th local chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, one of the oldest professional craft guilds in the U.S. The organization’s mission is to encourage and promote the practice of fine craft & art. Established 8 years ago, membership approaches nearly 100 artists, representing Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The Spring Fine Art and Craft Show will showcase the work of over 30 juried artists in media that includes jewelry, leather, ceramics, glass, fiber, photography, painting, wood, illustration, See Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Spring Fine Art and Craft Show page 12