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Year 28, No. 36
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May 15 – May 21, 2013
“An Afternoon of Jazz and Classical Local Author to Receive Next Music: A Benefit for Musicopia” Generation Indie Book Award ICON, Jacobs Music, WRTI Radio, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and DW Drums Join Forces for Musicopia cert to be hosted by WRTI’s Bob Perkins, and to be held at the Philadelphia Ethical Society on June 2. Tickets are $20 and the program begins at 3 p.m. For tickets, details on performers and the sponsors, visit www.ICONDv.com and click on “Musicopia Benefit.” This unique, “jazz meets classical music” program will feature an extraordinary group of performers, including jazz singer Paula Johns and her trio, the astounding classical music pianist Hanchien Lee, and the hard-driving All-Star Jazz Quartet featuring pianist Andy Kahn, bassist Bruce Kaminsky, saxophonist Asher Stein and drummer Bruce Klauber. Founded in 1974, Musicopia’s mission is to bring a vibrant combination of music performance and education to students and communities throughout the Delaware Valley, with a particular focus on geographical areas that lack adequate music programs or are cut off from the region’s rich cultural life. Musicopia presents approximately 600 programs that reach over 40,000 students and community members. Classical music pianist Hanchien Lee will be among the group of performers at “An Afternoon of Jazz and Classical A fixture of the Greater Delaware Valley since 1993, ICON Music: A Benefit for Musicopia” on June 2. is the area’s only monthly publiCON magazine, Jacobs Music, WRTI cation solely dedicated the arts and enterRadio, The Chamber Orchestra of Phila- tainment, offering unsurpassed content for delphia, and the DW Drum Company a discerning audience. have joined forces to present “An Since 1964, The Chamber Orchestra of PhilaAfternoon of Jazz and Classical Music: delphia has presented distinguished perforA Benefit for Musicopia” a gala conSee Musicopia Benefit on page 4
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Local Merion author, Karen Jayne, has had her newly published book, “3 Pillows Down,” selected as a finalist of the 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. ocal Merion author, Karen Jayne, has had her newly published book, 3 Pillows Down, selected as a finalist of the 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Karen is a revolutionary personal fulfillment expert. As a certified professional life coach, accredited through the International Coaching Federation, Karen specializes in relationships, intimacy, and sexual energy. 3 Pillows Down is the story of Vivian, a middle-aged, married mother, who finds she is completely disconnected from herself, from her husband and from her sexuality. Her life feels devoid of pleasure and passion. 3 Pillows Down follows the first three-months of Vivian’s life coaching journey with coach/ author Karen Jayne. Combining chapters of coaching sessions
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See Local Author Karen Jayne on page 4
The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Opens May 23 he Wells Fargo Stagecoach will be exhibited at the Devon Horse Show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 30 through June 1. Wells Fargo is the official presenting sponsor of the annual event to be held May 23 to June 2, 2013 at the show grounds in Devon. Wells Fargo will also serve as the title sponsor of the premier class, the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon to be held Thursday, May 30. This marks Wells Fargo’s third year as presenting sponsor of the show. The event benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital, with proceeds to the Hospital approaching $15 million. John Payne and his One Arm Bandit & Company, from Shindler, Okla., will appear the last four full days of the show in the evening, from May 29 to June 1. The One Arm Bandit show won the Professional Rodeo Circuit’s Specialty Act of the Year from 1989 through
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1996 and again from 2008 through 2011. Payne lost his right arm after an accident in 1973. Payne began in rodeos in 1987 and built up his act with longhorn Watusi steers, mustangs, mules and buffalo. Black Mouth Cur dogs are a very intrical part of the training process. Payne is assisted in his act by his wife Judy, and when his son Lynn and daughter Amanda each turned 18, they also joined the show. “It is very fulfilling to have Lynn and Amanda display their talents,” said Payne. “They are truly my right hand. Soon, DevonCountry Fair co-chairI’ll have grandkids in the show and may men, from left – Candy slow down a little to spend more time with Guinan and Buttons Corkhill. Judy.” Payne displays his proficiency with a Photo/Brenda Carpenter lariat during the show, and buffalo jump over his truck and climb onto the roof of the trailer. An innovative event, the Five-Gaited Special Class will be held on Wednesday evening, May 29. Some of the world’s top jumper riders, including Olympian McLain Ward, will test their skills and compete on Five-Gaited Saddlebreds at Devon. Each jumper rider will have a practice session and then show the horse in the class, each going for that first place prize. Horses will be provided by Saddlebred owners and might very well be the first of its kind. The Country Fair is open days and evenings throughout the 11 days, with a wide variety of foods, boutique shopping and rides and games. The Country Fair also presents a number of fun events and contests, including the very popular Ladies Hat Contest, sponsored by Cartier. The See The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair on page 3