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Year 29, No. 3

Celebrating 29 Years of Community News

Poet Kay Ryan Opens Bryn Mawr’s “Proof of Heaven” Author Dr. Creative Writing Program Reading Series Eben Alexander Headlines reading by Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Kay Ryan opens Bryn Mawr College’s 2013-14 Creative Writing Program Reading Series. Ryan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, in the Goodhart Hall Music Room. All readings are free and open to the public. Readings are follow-

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Geographical Society of Philadelphia Events Page 5

Dining & Entertainment News Pages 6 & 7

Delaware County Symphony Concerts Page 16

“Time in a Bottle: A Tribute to Jim Croce” Concert Page 4

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September 18 – September 24, 2013

Mind Body Spirit Expo October 4 - 6, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Ryan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, in the Goodhart Hall Music Room. Photo/MacArthur Fellowship ed by book signings and copies of each author’s books are available for purchase through the College book store. Ryan served as Poet Laureate of the United States from 2008 to 2010. She is the author of eight books of poems, including The Best of It: New and Selected Poems, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize. Ryan is the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize. This reading has been made possible with the support of the Jane Flanders Fund and the Marianne Moore Fund for the Study of Poetry. The 2013-14 Creative Writing Program Reading Series will also feature: Robert Stone, Thursday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Thomas Great Hall. Deborah Eisenberg, Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Goodhart Music Room. Robert Hass, Thursday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m., Goodhart Music Room. Kevin Young, Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Goodhart Music Room. Francine Prose, Wednesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m., Thomas Great Hall. Chang-Rae Lee, Thursday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., Goodhart Music Room. For information visit http://www.brynmawr.edu/arts/cwprs.html. For news and exclusive content, like “Bryn Mawr College Creative Writing Program Reading Series” on Facebook.

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Dr. Eben Alexander will be at the Mind Body Spirit Expo on Saturday, October 5. ew books in the last decade have had the impact as “Proof of Heaven,” a phenomenal bestseller that describes the circumstances that led up to its author, Dr. Eben Alexander, having a near-death experience, which subsequently validated to him the reality of an after-life. Dr. Alexander’s book has fascinated and comforted many, and has generated controversy, too. His book has sold over 2 million copies and has been on the NY Times Bestseller list

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See “Proof of Heaven” Author at Expo on page 12

P ENN M USEUM S EPTEMBER 28

A Celebration and Exploration of the Republic of Turkey – Saturday, September 28, 1 to 5 p.m. at the Penn Museum urkey, a country that borders eight other nations and occupies the meeting point between the eastern and western world, is a cultural crossroads steeped in history—and often in the news. On Saturday afternoon September 28, 1 to 5 p.m., Penn Museum highlights some of the wonders, and the changes, in Turkey, with a Turkish Delight! celebration of the Republic of Turkey. The day features a panel discussion about democracy in Turkey today, and a talk about the newest discoveries at the famous archaeological site of Gordion (legendary home of King Midas of the Golden Touch). Visitors will be treated to traditional belly dance and folk dance performances, a family craft workshop, a mini “Grand Bazaar” to buy Turkish treasures, and more. Turkish Delight! is FREE with Penn Museum admission dona-

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tion ($15 general admission; $13 for senior citizens (65 and above); free for U.S. Military; $10 for children and full-time students with ID; free to Members, PennCard Dr. C. Brian Rose, Curator-in-Charge of the Penn Museum’s Mediterranean Section, helps to remove a wooden beam from the roof of the burial chamber of Tumulus MM at Gordion, Turkey. Dr. Rose discusses his recent work at this famed archaeological site during a lecture at the Penn Museum on Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. as part of the “Turkish Delight” celebration. Photo/Courtesy C. Brian Rose holders, and children 5 and younger.) A Global Philly 2013 event, Turkish Delight! is co-sponsored by the Turkish American Friendship SociSee Turkish Delight! at Penn Museum on page 8


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