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twice as much as most couples. According to the Narberth couple, the strategy is having a clear division of labor. Chris handles the bar and finances for McGillin’s, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern, and Mary Ellen manages the kitchen and food aspects. That means Chris Long-time happily married and owners of McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Mary Ellen & Chris Mullins, Sr. Photo/Thomas Robert Clarke Photography
Valley Forge Military Academy & College Graduation Page 7 ost people would call being married nearly 50 years a real feat. Now imagine you worked with your spouse every day and night. And what if you worked together at Philadelphia’s oldest tavern and one of the oldest in the country? Chris Mullins, Sr., who owns McGillin’s Olde Ale House with his wife, Mary Ellen, and their son, Christopher Mullins, Jr., says working with his spouse of 47 years is like being married 99 years. Mary Ellen says it’s like being married 100 years. But they both say it goodnaturedly, acknowledging that since they are together all day and night, they’re together
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spends most of his time upstairs in the office and Mary Ellen spends the majority of her time downstairs in the kitchen. He’s in charge of the 30 beers on tap and seasonal cocktails and she makes sure the kitchen runs like a tight ship preparing homemade comfort food including favorites like wings, mile high meatloaf, Shepherd’s Pie and more. They drive to and from work separately too so they have transition time between home and work. The duo purchased McGillin’s from Mary Ellen’s father and uncle in 1993. Prior to that they ran Morley’s Pub in Havertown then in Norristown, across from the Courthouse. They’ve worked together since 1980, except for a brief stint when they “tried the normal life” – he in sales and she as a teacher. They preferred being together. Another strategy? They don’t take their home disagreements to work but they do take their joy. In fact, according to Mary Ellen, talking about their daughter and son-in-law asking them to babysitting their grandchildren or discussing what to get their granddaughter
oments in Place: moments in time” is a solo exhibition of paintings by Gail Kolflat on display at Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA. The free exhibit open to public, runs June 14 to July 15 (Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Exciting colors and engaging themes draw viewers into the vibrant paintings of regional artist Gail Kolflat. Eye-catching, and invigorating, this one-person exhibition touches on themes of social commentary, with an emphasis on compositions featuring people involved in assorted activities and events, such as: a concert in a park, a flower arrangement class, commuters on a train, students at a university, or a lakeside interlude. Kolflat’s interpretation of Americana and genre paint-
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“Moment in Place: moments in time,” a solo exhibition by artist Gail Kolflat, will be on view at Main Line Art Center from Friday, June 14 - Monday, July 15, 2019.
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Photography of Scott Weiner at Old City Jewish Arts Center Exhibition Celebrates More than 40 Years of Photographing Celebrities magazines, newspapers, and websites. or more than 40 years, when an He was the photographer for Newsweek actor, musician, or celebrity has magazine for Live Aid and was the staff passed through Philadelphia, odds photographer for the Live 8 concert. are that Scott Weiner has photographed His work has appeared on numerous them. From Aerosmith to Warren Zevon, and everyone in between, including Mick Jagger, performing with the Elton John, Jay Z, Sylvester Stallone, Taylor Rolling Stones at the First Union Swift, and Stevie Wonder, Weiner has Center in Philadelphia, September 20, taken their photo. 2002. © Scott Weiner – part of the A retrospective of his work opened exhibit “Scott Weiner: 40 Years of June 7 and runs through Sunday, June Rock Photography & More” at the 30, at the Old City Jewish Arts Center Old City Jewish Arts Center. (www.ocjac.org), 119 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia. CD and album covers and was recently As part of the retrospective activities, featured in the Beastie Boys Story show. Weiner will hold a photography workThe retrospective includes all facets shop for emerging photographers on of his work, including never-before-seen Wednesday, June 26, at 6 p.m. To regphotos of musicians in concert and in ister for the workshop, email info@ocjac.org. intimate portraits and candid settings; The workshop is free but registration is celebrities and politicians; images from a 2012 visit to Israel; 3-D photographs; limited. Weiner began his four-decade career following his graduation from Temple and travel photography. More than 70 photographs will be on display. University in May 1976. His work has been published in hundreds of books, See “Scott Weiner: 40 Years of Rock Photography & More” Exhibit page 6
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