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Year 30, No. 42
Celebrating 30 Years of Community News
The Philly POPS to Perform Free Concert July 3 ®
Conducted by Music Director Michael Krajewski with Broadway Stars Capathia Jenkins and Darius De Haas
June 24 – June 30, 2015
Summer Sampler with Chef Michele Haines at the Wayne Art Center he Wayne Art Center presents a summer sampler series with Chef Michele Haines of the Spring Mill Café. Chef Michele opened the Spring Mill Café in Conshohocken 27 years ago —a bistro that is still receives raves for the French fare and atmosphere. She currently spends much of her time traveling the globe teaching and sharing her knowledge of food. Michele has always been intrigued with the link between literature, music and food. On June 30, she will explore the food of Leo Tolstoy’s The Wayne Art Center presents a Anna Karenina, set summer sampler series with Chef in aristocratic Russia. Spend an evening of Michele Haines of the Spring Mill Café. beautiful music by Giuseppe Verdi and good food on July 7. Verdi was an accomplished cook as well as composer and director. Both classes run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and cost $45 each. Expect an evening of lively discussion, along with a cooking demo and food from the time period of these masters. On August 4, walk the Radnor Trail with Michele to discover Art in Nature and discuss the French connection between the beauty of nature, food and exercise. Class will in end in “The Kitchen” with a cooking segment that will use a bounty of herbs and vegetables to create a dish that honors the body. This special class takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., $45. These summer classes will give you a sneak peek at Michele’s fall classes. Try them this summer and enroll in her 10-week series starting in September!
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Next Chef’s Table at Whole Foods Page 6
Education & Camp News Pages 8 & 9
Dining & Entertainment Pages 6 & 7
Senior Services & Healthy Living Pages 10 & 11
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The Philly POPS will perform a free concert July 3 conducted by Music Director Michael Krajewski featuring Broadway Stars Capathia Jenkins & Darius De Haas. ringing music to our nation’s birthplace, The Philly POPS presents an open-air concert entitled “POPS on Independence” in front of Independence Hall on Friday, July 3, 2015, at 8 p.m. It will be conducted by Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski, featuring Broadway stars Capathia Jenkins and Darius De Haas with the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra. The concert is part of the Wawa Welcome America! Festival – the nation’s largest, free 4th of July festival – and will take place on the lawn at 5th and Chestnut Streets. Visitors are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. As part of The Philly POPS Salute Series, “POPS on Independence” will celebrate the holiday while honoring those who have served with a unique POPS performance set against the historic backdrop of Independence Hall. The Philly POPS honors veterans, active military, and first responders with special recognition and with the presentation of the colors at each Salute concert. During the concert, there will be a selection of stirring patriotic tunes including God Bless the USA, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless America, Stars and Stripes Forever, and The Service Medley, which includes the theme songs for all branches of the military. “POPS! On Independence has been a longtime favorite for attendees of the Wawa Welcome America! Festival, and The Philly POPS! has always been a great partner to the City of Philadelphia,” said Desiree Peterkin-Bell, City Representative and Executive Director of the Wawa
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Strong Line-Up Planned for 2015 Edition of the Iron Hill Twilight Race Series n Saturday, August 8, the 11th edition of the Iron Hill Twilight Race Series will enter its second decade with a full line-up of family friendly events and intense bike racing action that climaxes with The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium. As one of the top pro bicycle races on the east coast, the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium attracts thousands of spectators each year as the streets of downtown West Chester explode with racing excitement. Hundreds of professional and amateur cyclists will push themselves to the limits throughout the afternoon. The 75K Iron Hill Twilight Criterium pits top profes-
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sional riders and racing teams in the country against each other. As the last race before the USA Crit Championship Series Finals, it’s the final opportunity for professional On Saturday, August 8, the 11th edition of the Iron Hill Twilight Race Series will enter its second decade with a full line-up of family friendly events and intense bike racing action that climaxes with The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium. cyclists to improve – or protect – their standing. Also returning to the Iron Hill Twilight Race Series are the Avanté Salon Pro Women’s TwiSee 2015 Iron Hill Twilight Race Series on page 12