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Year 31, No. 42

Celebrating 31 Years of Community News

June 22 – June 28, 2016

Natasha Leggero Headlines July 4th Artist Ann Simon’s Narberth Weekend at Valley Forge Casino Resort Studio and Gallery Closing elebrated actress, writer and comedian Natasha Leggero will headline 4th of July weekend festivities at Valley Forge Casino Resort. Leggero will bring her stand-up comedy show to King of Prussia on Saturday, July 2, 2016 during the on-going series Valley Forge Music Fair. The timing couldn’t be better for Philadelphia fans, as Leggero is currently in the new comedy “Dice!” (by Andrew Dice Clay) on Showtime, and her show “Another Period” started a third season on Comedy Central on June 15. Her performance will take place in The Venue at Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Event is standing room with regular tickets at $45 and VIP tickets for $80. Tickets are on sale on Ticketmaster, or visit www.vfcasino.com.

C Local Musician Pablo Batista’s “El Viaje” Page 6

Devon Prep Middle School Grads Page 9

Cuddle Cots Donation Page 11

Dining & Entertainment Pages 6 & 7

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Natasha Leggero will bring her stand-up comedy show to King of Prussia on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Valley Forge Casino Resort.

Find Ann Simon’s wonderful watercolors, oils, and limited edition prints at her Narberth Gallery. Make sure you visit Ann before her store closes at the end of July. Help support this long-time local artist!

Leggero’s appearance is part of the extended holiday weekend of festivities at Valley Forge Casino Resort in honor of July 4th and Independence Day. Valley Beach Poolside Club will officially extend hours to seven days a week that weekend. On Friday, July 1, look for a special holiday weekend poolside party with DJ and drink specials. On Saturday, July 2, look for The FM Band to perform on the poolside stage at 9 p.m. On Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4, look for poolside music, games, extended hours and special events. That weekend through Labor Day, Valley Beach Poolside Club will open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to Valley Beach is $10 for a day pass, or season memberships are available. Must be 21 or older to visit Valley Beach and to purchase a membership.

nn Simon’s Narberth studio and gallery will be closing this summer. Her paintings and dedication to teaching have made her one of the best known artists in the Delaware Valley. Born in Havertown, Ann has painted since childhood. She received a scholarship from high school to the Philadelphia College of the Arts (now known as the University of the Arts), graduated with honors, and furthered her study of painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. After a successful career as an illustrator and graphic designer, Ann has been a professional painter for over twenty-five years. “Painting gives me great joy and is a never-ending challenge.” She considers herself an Impressionist working mainly in watercolor and oil in the studio and ‘plein air.’ “Some of my heroes are Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent for technique; Bonnard, Degas and Vuillard for color and composition; Van Gogh for energy.” Ann’s work has been collected internationally and has re-

See Natasha Leggero on page 6

See Ann Simon’s Studio and Gallery on page 3

Eight Years of Choreography by Three Aksha Culminates with “samAni” See Performance at the Painted Bride Art Center on July 3 ight years of choreography culminates in a dance performance accompanied by live music on July 3, 2016 at the Painted Bride Art Center. “samAni” will revisit old favorites from the Three Aksha repertoire of Bharatanatyam and other Indian classical and contemporary dance. Live The performance of musicians from India will join the company, along with special guest artists Prasanna Kasturi and Samanvitha “samAni” will revisit old favorites from Kasturi from St. Louis, MO – making this an evening of the Three Aksha live performances not to be missed. repertoire of Three Aksha dance company members bring to life Bharatanatyam and dance pieces that blend whimsy and historical storytelling. This evening-length performance features over other Indian classical and contemporary 30 trained dancers who have worked under the guiddance. ance of Choreographer and Artistic Director Viji Rao. Additionally, special guest artists Prasanna Kasturi and Samanvitha Kasturi from St. Louis, MO will perform Katak as part of “samAni.” Three Aksha aims to increase appreciation and audience attendance for traditional Indian art in Philadelphia. They aim to build a greater understanding of

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