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F R E E Year 33, No. 43 Celebrating 33 Years of Community News July 11 – July 24, 2018 SPECIAL TWO-WEEK Family Entertainment All Summer 31st Annual Blueberry ISSUE Festival July 21 & 22 at Upper Darby Summer Stage he remaining three children’s shows this summer at Upper Darby Summer Stage offer fun entertainment for the entire family. The shows include “Freckleface
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From left, clockwise – cast members of the sold-out production of Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr.” – Caroline Borio of Plymouth Meeting as Nala, Asha Houston of Plymouth Meeting as Rafiki, Krystyna Barr of Havertown as Zazu, and Bryant Carter of Upper Darby as Simba. Photo/James Mergliano Strawberry the Musical” (July 25-27), “A Year with Frog and Toad” (August 1-3), and Disney’s “Mary Poppins, Jr.” (August 7 -10). In addition, tickets are on sale for the 2018 Mainstage production, “42nd Street,” perfect for the whole family. Performances are at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA, minutes from the Main Line and Center City. Tickets for the children’s theater shows are $8-$12 and are $14-$17 for “42nd Street.” Tickets may be purchased at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610-622-1189. Theater lovers of all ages will enjoy the Mainstage production “42nd Street,” a family musical featuring a showcase of Broadway-style tap dancing numbers. Evening performances
hen you think of summer in Bethlehem, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites [HBMS] hopes that you think of the Blueberry Festival. Returning for the 31st year, join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites on Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 22 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Burnside Plantation for two days packed with sunshine, delicious food, family fun, and – of course – everything blueberry. Looking to showcase your musical talent? There’s the NEW Blueberry Jam Open Mic on Saturday night from 6 - 7 p.m., hosted by Lehigh Valley Underground. Each performer will
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Friendly dogs are welcome on leash to the Blueberry Fest. Strut your stuff with your best blueberry-themed pet costume for a chance to win a prize on Sunday, July 22 at 3 p.m. Register online to participate. Photo/Ben Hoover
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Ardmore Restaurant Week Returns to Downtown Ardmore $15, $25 and $35 Three Course Meals July 16-29, 2018 like slow-roasted beef tajine, rdmore Restaurant seasoned with a Chef’s blend Week, the two-week celeof Moroccan spices, served bration of Ardmore’s exwith vegetables, pita or cousciting and delicious dining cous. Ardmore newcomer, The scene, welcomes diners to exBercy, will serve up their popperience the diverse options ular steak frites, and Sottish available right in the heart of Salmon, served with spiced downtown Ardmore! Join cauliflower and a tahini vinaiparticipating Ardmore establishments Monday, July 16 Hunan, 47 E. Lancaster Ave., through Sunday, July 29, 2018 is a long-running BYOB for $15, $25, or $35 prix fixe offering classic Chinese menus. Dinner participants dishes in a serene setting. will offer a prix fixe menu at three price points, $15, $25 grette. Ripplewood Whiskey or $35 and Delice et Chocolat & Craft will delight diners is offering a $15 lunch menu. with chilled golden beet soup, Diners can expect a wide crispy pork ribs, half roastvariety of cuisines and will ed chicken, and Branzino. have an opportunity to try “Ardmore Restaurant Week specialty menus created by is one of our most popular Ardmore chefs specifically for events,” said Nancy Scarlato, Ardmore Restaurant Week. Executive Director of the ArdHunan, an established favorite more Initiative. “Ardmore is to the Ardmore dining scene has chosen to participate with an outstanding, 4-course, dinner menu featur- one of the fastest growing dining destinations in the area and Ardmore Resing items like spicy Sichuan Mala chicken and Mongolian lamb. Marokko, a taurant Week gives us a chance to celebrate established Ardmore favorites fine-dining Moroccan and Mediterranean BYOB will serve popular menu items See Ardmore Restaurant Week July 16-29, 2018 page 5
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