The WC Vol. 1 No. 3

April 28, 2011

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WEST CHESTER ¯

Volume 1, Number 3

National Pretzel Day

Calendar Of Events

Bartender Of The Week

Film Festival Schedule

People Around Town

The Dating Column

Adopt A New Friend

The WC Crossword

what is this?

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Pages 13-18

Pages 33-35

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Pages 19-29

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Clip Art Contest WHILE you are poring over the pages of The WC, you will have the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to use at a local business. How would you go about winning this? We have sneakily hidden a happy little sun in one of the ads in this issue. It’s a smaller version of the guy above.

When you have located the piece of clip art, enter our contest by sending an email to dan@thewcpress.com. Make sure the subject line of that email reads “WC Clip Art Contest.” In the email, tell us on which page you found the clip art and in which ad the clip art was hidden. Don’t forget to include your name and address in the email so that we can send you your prize.

A winner will be selected utterly at random by the time the next issue of The WC is printed, and the name of that lucky person will be printed in the next issue of The WC and at www.facebook.com/thewcpress.

Last week’s winner was Phil Tripp who found the clipart hidden in the Spaz Beverage ad.

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T’S SAFE to say you’ve noticed that West Chester has quickly grown from the quaint town in a quiet suburb that it was just 10 years ago. It is now home to a collection of restaurants, bars, shops and a healthy social scene... and you will be reminded of this every time you pick up The WC, which I hope will be every single week in the not too distant future. The team behind The WC will not only be profiling the people who run the restaurants, pour the drinks, plan the activities and curate the shops but will also be turning the spotlight on the people who enjoy this town. Flip through these pages and you will see what I mean – our photographer will be traveling to events all over the borough, capturing the fun of a parade, the excitement of a local fundraiser, the energy of a Friday night out.

Although we’ll try to refrain from using buzz words like hyperlocal (oops) we WILL be paying special attention to establishments right here in downtown West Chester. But that doesn’t mean we won’t try to create a paper that reaches out to the community of greater West Chester and Chester County.

The WC is here, in short, to celebrate West Chester’s diverse and growing culture. The culture that you, and I, and everybody else in town knows and loves. We hope you join us each and every issue to be kept abreast of events, fundraisers and specials. We’ll introduce you to the people who make up your community and maybe even enlighten you about places and things you didn’t know existed.

We’ll see you there.

Dan Mathers

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A Picture From The Past

Chester County Historical Society

This photo from 1942 shows a parade in support of the war effort as it made a turn at the corner of High and Market Streets.

Inside This Issue West Chester Film Festival Schedule 13-18

What They’re Wearing 28

Our (nearly) definitive guide to what’s happening in West Chester.

Everything you need to know for the seventh annual festival of shorts.

An impromptu fashion photo shoot on the streets of West Chester.

Your Favorites Places 6

Calendar of Events 4

The WC Bouquet Ambush 23

West Chester Must Haves 31

We stop you on the street and ask about your preferred spots.

Matlack Florist supply the flowers, you just have to supply the answers.

The things you really shouldn’t miss when shopping in town.

Finding Treasure 9

The Dating Column 25

Adopt an Animal 33-35

With a keen eye and memory, Tara Dugan finds treasure in the trash.

Diane Stopyra’s take on the ups and downs of dating in West Chester.

Six adorable pets need a loving home.

Can you help them?

Bartender of the Week 11

What’s Happening In West Chester 27

The West Chester Crossword 37

We keep you up to date on everything the borough has to offer.

A crossword puzzle about the upcoming Easter holiday.

Ryan Hammaker of The Pale Horse enlightens us about art and brewing.

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Calendar Of Events

Look no further... a carefully curated list of upcoming happenings in West Chester Monday 4/25 – Sunday 5/1: Restaurant Week West Chester Restaurant Week is a celebration of the culinary scene in West Chester.

Each participating restaurant (and there are plenty of them!) offers a special multicourse, fixed-price menu for lunch and dinner. The event gives diners a chance to discover new eateries or reacquaint with old favorites at a great value.

Thursday 4/28, 6pm: LivLive Concert This is a free concert sponsored by WCU’s Active Minds featuring local musicians to raise awareness about college-age suicide.

Come out for some great entertainment, prizes and raffles, and show your support!

West Chester University, Sykes Student Union Building, activeminds1011@gmail.com

Friday 4/29, 8:15pm: Early Modern Female Composers: A Lecture/Recital A concert and seminar featuring West Chester University faculty Emily Bullock, mezzo-soprano; Mark Rimple, lutenist and countertenor; and Maria Purciello, musicologist will be held at the university this weekend. The event will be both fun and informational, so don’t miss it. West Chester University, Madeleine Wing Adler Building, 610-436-1000

Don’t miss the Cinco de Mayo party at Más Mexicali Cantina on May 5. Adam Jones

Friday 4/29 – Sunday 5/1: West Chester Film Festival The West Chester Film Festival presents an exciting mix of short films from both amateur and highly regarded filmmakers at various locations. Make sure you check out our complete schedule for the film festival beginning on page 13 of this issue, or see their ad on page 30.

Sunday 5/1, 11am-4pm: May Day Arts Festival Quality arts and crafts for sale, family entertainment, fresh food and children’s games.

Contact WC Parks and Recreation for more information. Everhart Park, 610-436-9010.

Thursday 5/5, all day: Cinco De Mayo At Sunset Hill Jewelers Stop by Sunset Hill Jewelers, right between Gay and Market streets, for special pricing on silver jewelry in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. 23 North High Streeet, 610-692-0374.

Thursday 5/5, all day: Cinco De Mayo At Más Cantina Don’t miss this event! Más are reopening their rooftop and playing host to radio station Wired 96.5. There will be a different party on all three floors of the building and great giveaways like Phillies tickets and a trip to Cancún, plus drink and food specials.

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Friday 5/13, 7pm: Second Friday Walking Tours in West Chester

For many years Urs has had to look after his aging mother. But now he sets out for a dangerous journey: he carries his mother up a mountain to find a better place for both of them, in the animated short “Urs” playing at this weekend’s film festival.

Join historian Thomas M. Walsh at the West Chester Public Library for a guided tour of West Chester’s Victorian mansions, where the movers and shakers of post-Civil War West Chester resided. Chester County Night School, www.chestercountynightschool.org/courses

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4/26: National Pretzel Day At West Chester Soft Pretzel Factory

Ben and Akel Blades

Henry Ventura, Andrew Lloyd

Lexie Carter

Brittany Moore, Jen Jose

FLorence Sturm

Amanda Buskirk, Jackie Buckman

Gavind and Megan McAloister

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Your Favorite Places To...

Drink coffee, grab breakfast, eat dinner and enjoy a nightcap

BILL SHEHWEN, 36, attorney, West Chester «Drink coffee: Starbucks «Grab breakfast: Market Street Grill «Eat dinner: High Street Caffe «Enjoy a nightcap: The Note

LESLIE DUNN (right), 50, self employed, New Jersey «Drink coffee: Starbucks «Grab breakfast: Jill’s Place «Eat dinner: Applebee’s «Enjoy a nightcap: Ryan’s Pub

Andrew Hurst, 21, delivery boy, Kennet Square «Drink coffee: Starbucks «Grab breakfast: Penn’s Table «Eat dinner: Kooma «Enjoy a nightcap: Kildare’s

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4/26: National Pretzel Day At West Chester Soft Pretzel Factory PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW HUTCHINS

Barbara Todisco, Michelle Todisco, Lina Rani

Art, Linda, Colleen and Justin Corcoran

Michael Mayers, Anthony Sarcione

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4/26: National Pretzel Day At West Chester Soft Pretzel Factory PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW HUTCHINS

Linda Miron, Judy Good, Pat Crossan

Cheri Dill, Ana Gottesfeld, Kandi Anderson

Michael Ferrara, Dan Burge, Katie McCurdy

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Finding Treasure

Grove, just under a half-hour’s drive from downtown. It has great walking paths, and as I rounded the back of the park, I spotted a yard sale on the other side of the fence. Hard to believe I could see anything at my blistering 12-minute-mile pace, but there it was.

Even from a distance I could see that the goods, though plentiful, were drenched and muddy. Only my iron-willed determination to avoid exercise convinced me to head over.

After perusing the sad, soggy quilts, toys and tools that had been left in the rain, I was ready to give up when something caught my eye. In a muddy heap of chairs I spotted an unusual butterfly-shaped inlay in the veneer. Upon closer inspection, the dirty pile was actually a

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I didn’t know what they’d look like beneath the grime, but I offered $10 for all six, based on that butterfly inlay alone. When I got the chairs home I was thrilled to find that they were sturdy and cleaned up beautifully. The veneer literally glowed under my cleaning rag and the original black vinyl seats regained their buttery softness. Though they were certainly lovely, I still didn’t know what I had.

Thanks to Google and those distinctive butterfly joints, I found I had a rare set of Lane Acclaim dining chairs. The beautifully crafted Acclaim series was made in the late 50s and early 60s, with gorgeous walnut veneers and visible fruitwood dovetails. As Lane wrote back then: “So precise are these joinings that your fingertips, brushing across the surface, cannot detect them.” The pieces are highly collectable and my chairs found a home with a collector in Washington, D.C. When you are out hitting yard sales this spring, remember that the best treasure is usually buried treasure – even under mud.

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FTER a long winter trapped indoors, spring brings gifts to coax us from hibernation.

Some look forward to daffodils and cherry blossoms, but the true harbinger of spring for the treasure hunter is the yard sale. Whether held in a garage, on a stoop or elsewhere, the yard sale is commerce in its purest form. I have it, you want it, you pay me and take it home. Done.

No storefront, mercantile license or sales tax number required. Though some may disagree (and may be married to me), the charm of the yard sale comes from the wildly eclectic offerings of the amateur merchants. Frequently met with headless Barbies, or worn out Old Navy sweatshirts, the die-hard yard sale corps are an optimistic bunch whose hope is renewed with each new homemade sign. Just keep your eyes sharp when scanning the junk or you might miss a great score.

It had been raining all week in West Chester, so the first break in the weather sent me out to Penn Township Park in West

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Bartender Of The Week

Rik Cadavid of Kooma talks about martinis and his hatred of parking meters

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“It’s not just about the sushi here,” says Rik Cadavid of Kooma. Adam Jones

HEN you buy a drink at Kooma and leave the change on the counter, those quarters could be going to good use. “If I see a meter running out and I have quarter, I’ll put one in,” says Rik Cadavid. We caught up with Rik to talk about life as a bartender, and ended up learning about life in The WC. Name: Rik Cadavid.

Age: I’d really rather not say.

Hometown: Queens, NY. What brought you to West Chester?

Primarily school. I went to West Chester University and studied literature with a minor in speech communication.

How long have you been bartending?

Since about 2000, maybe 1999.

Have you bartended anywhere else in town? I started at Iron Hill and was there for seven years. I was briefly at Kildare’s for a couple months, but I’ve been at Kooma for the past five-and-a-half years.

When is the bar busiest? The bar is busiest for dinner between 7:30-9:30pm,

and on weekends we clear out some of the tables for a dance floor. We get the DJ in there around 11pm, and we’re pretty busy from 11:30 to about 1:30am.

Have you heard about the proposed drink tax? I have heard about it. I don’t fully know what they’re planning. What are they proposing, a 10% tax on drinks?

Basically. I don’t think it would be worth it, because bars would just end up charging more for drinks to make up for the loss, and so the money is coming right out of people’s pockets. I’m already frustrated enough by what they’ve done with parking.

What about parking? Well, the meters used to run until 5pm during the week, now they run until 10pm Monday to Friday and again from 5pm-10pm on Saturday. How mean, how much do they think they can get out of people coming into this town? With that and a drink tax they’re going to start driving away business.

What are the most common drinks in Kooma? We are pretty popular as a martini bar and lounge, so I make a lot of the drinks

on our martini list. It’s mostly the French Whore, our take on a French Martini, the Cherry Cosmo, a Cosmo made with cherry vodka, and the Stoli Razzle, which is served in a champagne glass and with grenadine and sugar on the rim.

Can we say that’s your favorite cocktail? [Laughing] No, no, no. It’s a great drink, but I wouldn’t call it my favorite.

Well then, what is your favorite cocktail to make? The Dirty Dirty. It’s basically a dirty Ketel One martini.

What is your least favorite drink to make? No bartender really likes to make a drink that is too process oriented. We make a Sweet 16 cocktail that has Tang, Stoli Peach and triple sec, with Tang coating the rim. I don’t really like making a lot of those.

What makes Kooma a great bar? I have to say it’s the diversity of the crowd.

We get a huge variety of people in here, from people who just turned 21 right up to people who are in their 50s. And, they all mix really cohesively. It’s not just about the sushi here.

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The West Chester Film Festival Schedule

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All the information you need to prepare for West Chester’s seventh annual festival of shorts

T’S TIME yet again for one of the can’tmiss events of the year in West Chester – the seventh annual West Chester Film Festival. If you’re not sure where to begin, we have all the information you could possibly need right here, highlights, films, workshops and all.

FILM SCHEDULE Friday 4/29, 7-9pm at Chester County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 6 The Lost and Found Shop - Drama Local Hero - Comedy Message Received - Drama Coming Off the DL - Documentary Controlled Burn - Drama Threads - Animation The Mime - Drama

Friday 4/29, 7:15-9:15pm at Knights of Columbus Little Children, Big Words - Drama Wasting Daylight - Comedy The Hatter’s Apprentice - Drama Seven Souls - Drama Life Model - Documentary Whisperwalk - Drama The Lighthouse - Animation Futility - Drama

You may have heard about “God of Love” when its director, Luke Matheny (above left), won the Academy Award for Best Short Film and gave a speech that was widely regarded as the most interesting part of the 2011 Oscars. The film plays Saturday night.

Attack of the Aliens - Animation Anywhere But Here - Drama HomeTown - Drama Don’t Text and Drive - Animation Reco - Drama Flowers for a Funeral - Drama Swing - Animation

The Silence Beneath the Bark - Experimental Branches - Drama Bird Brain - Drama Prayers for Peace - Animation Revolutionary Microphone - Documentary Alex and the Ghosts - Animation Tabu - Drama

Friday 4/29, 9:15-11:15pm at Chester County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 6

Friday 4/29, 9:30-11:30pm at Knights of Columbus

The History of Space Flight - Comedy Only Criminals - Drama

The Philosopher - Drama Buon Giorno Sayonara - Comedy

Children’s Block Saturday 4/30, 10:30-11:15am at Knights of Columbus Don’t Text and Drive - Animation Kidnap - Animation Life of a Soda Can - Young Bait - Filmmaker Alex and the Ghosts - Animation The Silence Beneath the Bark - Animation Lego God of Love - Experimental

Young Filmmaker Block Saturday 4/30, 12:30-1:15pm at Knights of Columbus Life of a Soda Can Simit (Crisp) Coyote Falls Solo Dolo Left 2 Die In “Little Children, Big Words,” Alex tells the class what he wants to be when he grows up, sparking an uncomfortable discussion about an unknown but loaded word. The teacher’s explanation reveals her own story, awakening long-repressed memories.

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West Chester Film Festival ? From Page 13 Saturday 4/30, 3:15-5:15pm at Chester County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 6 The Lost and Found Shop - Drama Local Hero - Comedy Message Received - Drama Coming Off the DL - Documentary Controlled Burn - Drama Threads - Animation The Mime - Drama

Saturday 4/30, 3-5pm at Knights of Columbus Never Winter - Drama Kidnap - Animation Perry St - Comedy De Lucha Boys - Drama Make Me - Experimental Raymond & Lina - Drama Unfaithfully Yours - Drama Urs - Animation

Saturday 4/30, 7-9pm at Chester County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 6 Cold Sore - Drama Sensology - Experimental The Right Friend - Drama Bait - Animation The Wind (Vento) - Drama Surviving Hunger - Animation In Her Eyes - Drama God of Love - Comedy

Saturday 4/30, 7:15-9:15pm at Knights of Columbus Iowa is Closed Today - Comedy Emotion: The Cardiogram of Life - Drama

The animated film “Swing” is about how living people influence the perspectives of death for people about to die. If there was a choice for unconscious patients to decide whether to live or die, how do their surroundings influence the patients’ choice?

No Good to Me - Comedy Hand to Toe, an Exploration in the Art of Giving Documentary Kings - Animation Summer Snapshot - Experimental The Confession - Drama

Saturday 4/30, 9:15-11:15pm at Chester County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 6 The Philosopher - Drama Buon Giorno Sayonara - Comedy The Silence Beneath the Bark - Experimental Branches - Drama Bird Brain - Drama Prayers for Peace - Animation Revolutionary Microphone - Documentary Alex and the Ghosts - Animation Tabu - Drama

Saturday 4/30, 9:30-11:30pm at Knights of Columbus Never Winter - Drama Kidnap - Animation Perry St - Comedy De Lucha Boys - Drama Make Me - Experimental Raymond & Lina - Drama Unfaithfully Yours - Drama Urs - Animation

Sunday 5/1, 12-2pm at Chester County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 6 Little Children, Big Words - Drama Wasting Daylight - Comedy The Hatter’s Apprentice - Drama Seven Souls - Drama

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In early December of 1994, only two things mattered to anyone under 13 years old: staying up to watch TGIF, and finding out what you got for Christmas. So when the Beasley children are left home alone for the afternoon – they know they must make their way into the attic and muster an endeavor as audacious as man’s quest to reach the moon, in the film “The History of Space Flight.”

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West Chester Film Festival ? From Page 15 Life Model - Documentary Whisperwalk - Drama The Lighthouse - Animation Futility - Drama

Sunday 5/1, 12:15-2:15pm at Knights of Columbus The History of Space Flight - Comedy Only Criminals - Drama Attack of the Aliens - Animation Anywhere But Here - Drama HomeTown - Drama Don’t Text and Drive - Animation Reco - Drama Flowers for a Funeral - Drama Swing - Animation

Sunday 5/1, 2:15-4:15pm at Chester County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 6 Iowa Is Closed Today - Comedy Emotion: The Cardiogram of Life - Drama No Good To Me - Comedy Hand to Toe, an Exploration in the Art of Giving Documentary Kings - Animation Summer Snapshot - Experimental The Confession - Drama

Andy Adams is dead. It’s a bit of a rough landing, but when he collects himself and regains his bearings, Andy finds himself stuck on a couch in the middle of purgatory with the boisterously flamboyant Gabriel, the Angel of Death, to whom he must prove his life’s worth, in the hilarious comedy “Iowa is Closed Today.”.

Sunday 5/1, 12:15-2:15pm at Knights of Columbus Cold Sore - Drama Sensology - Experimental The Right Friend - Drama Bait - Animation The Wind (Vento) - Drama Surviving Hunger - Animation In Her Eyes - Drama God of Love - Comedy

WORKSHOPS Saturday, 4/30, 11:30am at Knights of Columbus Make and Take Animation Workshop: Low-Budget Pre-Cinema Toys & High-tech Wizardry

When sent to fetch her adoptive grandmother, Annie meets a woman from her past and is forced to come to terms with the vivid dreams that have haunted her in the film “Reco,” starring Henderson High School student Courtney Baxter.

Marty Hoban and has been making movies for nearly 30 years, first at The Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia and now as a teacher of video and media arts at The Hun School of Princeton. He is delighted to present this lively, hands-on and ultra-interactive workshop spanning 120+ years of motion picture history… in 45 minutes! Participants will “play together” as they build their very own 19th-century movie toy: the praxinoscope, and experiment with modern day high-tech tools of the trade that make 21st-century animation techniques come to life.

Saturday, 4/30, 1:30pm at Knights of Columbus Uncommon Stories From The Commonwealth: A Pennsylvania Filmmakers Panel Discussion Ryan Quinn, Writer/Director “Iowa is Closed Today” Ryan Quinn was born in Pittsburgh, PA and has called the city home for 23 years.

A 2010 Film and Video Production graduate at Penn State University, he’s been touring the country with his friends and fellow creators of Iowa is Closed Today, which has been screened in seven festivals across the nation. Iowa is Closed Today was the winner of the “Best Short Film” honor at the REEL Independent Film Festival in Washingtion DC, and the “Award of Excellence” in The Indie. Since the production of Iowa is Closed Today, Ryan placed first in Dogfish Head beer’s Off-Centered Film Festival.

Dan Van Wert, Writer/Director “Controlled Burn” Dan Van Wert is a 31-year-old Philadelphiabased independent filmmaker. He began focusing his attention on acting, film and narrative screenwriting and has appeared in more than 50 films, as well as television programs, advertisements, industrials and

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West Chester Film Festival ? From Page 17 music videos. Dan is a recent MFA graduate from Temple University’s Film and Media Arts program. Controlled Burn was a recipient of a 2010 Cine Golden Eagle Award; Winner Best of Fest (Narrative) at The Big Muddy Film Festival; 2nd place in the Shorts Competition at The 3 Rivers Film Festival; Winner of an Award of Merit from The Accolade Film, Televison, New Media and Videography Competition; and a Award of Merit from The Los Angeles Film Festival of Hollywood.

Greg Koorhan – Producer/Writer/Director Greg Koorhan has been passionate about movies and filmmaking since age 15 when he got his hands on his father’s 8mm camera. His work in advertising and production has been recognized by his peers, nationally and internationally, in every medium.

His company, Crossbow Studio has ranked in the top 25 Video Production Firms in the Philadelphia Business Journal since 2009. Greg wrote and directed the award-winning short, Tripping Up, in 2008. His second short film, Level Up, just completed its award-

Based on a true story, ‘Never Winter’ is the heart wrenching drama of an only child, Chloe Hammond, who seeks a better life away from her drug addicted mother. The 11-year old decides to take matters into her own hands and stand up to her abusive mother.

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Sunday, 5/1, 11am at Knights of Columbus The Script Is the Thing: Crafting Your Short Film Screenplay David Greenberg teaches screenwriting at The University Of The Arts in Philadelphia. From an early age he worked on both indie films and Hollywood features, working his way up the production ladder for a

few years before focusing on screenwriting.

Since May 2006 he has been hired to write or doctor over 25 feature film screenplays.

His 1995 short film The True Meaning Of Cool won an award from The American Film Institute. David is active in the Philadelphia screenwriting community, frequently reading screenplays for the Set In Philadelphia Screenplay Competition and serving as a panelist at various workshops aimed at nurturing new talent.

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THE BIG PICTURE Getting a rare glimpse from the perspective of bartender Andrew Gallo (left), behind the bar at Teca.

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4/21: Around West Chester On A Thursday Afternoon

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The Dating Column

Diane Stopyra’s enlightened take on dating from a woman’s perspective

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’VE HAD very few relationships. Sure, I’ve been on a lot of dates, probably more than I should admit. But when it comes to the serious, exclusive, wearhis-T-shirt-to-bed kind of relationship, I’ve only been in two. And each, suffice it to say, stunk. The first one was especially bad. Lifetime movie kind of bad. You’vebeen-convicted-of-what?! kind of bad.

Now, looking back, I breathe a sigh of relief that this relationship ended when it did.

But at the time, I was devastated. If love is a battlefield, I was a wounded soldier.

For a long time, I was constantly on the verge of tears. Every man I saw on the street reminded me of my ex – he was tall like my ex, he had hair like my ex, or, you know, ears like my ex. Every song I heard became the soundtrack to my own personal pity party. I would have cried to the Macarena.

After a month, mostly to keep my family and friends from shopping in the self-help section of Atlantic Books for me, I got out of my pajamas, took the shower I’d been neglecting and decided that if life was going

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to keep on keeping on around me, I needed to get back on my feet. Desperate to feel normal again, I took some pretty wacky advice from anyone willing to dish it out.

First, I read a book in which the author travels, after a horrible break-up, to a new age massage therapist. In the story, the therapist recommends wearing bright-colored panties to help rebalance sexual chakras and to brighten one’s aura. Not knowing or caring what chakras were, I bought new underwear.

Of course, I was just as miserable in

neon lingerie as I’d been in granny panties, so my mother suggested that I make new friends and be more social. Even though I’ve got the hand-eye coordination of a goldfish, I joined a company softball team. Foolishly, I volunteered to play catcher, an especially difficult position to handle while wearing an aura-brightening thong.

When the season ended, I continued doing anything and everything to feel less sad. I wasn’t content with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and a bubble bath, like most girls going through a breakup. Instead, I took up yoga, seriously considered shaving my head, learned to make lasagna and bought an impromptu ticket to Switzerland.

None of these things worked. When it comes to mending a broken heart, the greatest healer isn’t a new age massage therapist or any aura-brightening piece of clothing – it’s time. Wait long enough and even the most painful heartache subsides. One day, you wake up and realize that every relationship will end, until the one that doesn’t. And maybe that’s not such a bad thing after all.

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What’s Happening In West Chester

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Dan Mathers ventures outside the borough in search of a ride home

Y WIFE clocks in at a massive 117lbs (sorry to put that out there, babe) and has the alcohol tolerance of a toddler. If we go somewhere that’s not within walking distance of our house, she can’t even sip on a light beer if she’s planning on operating heavy machinery. There’s no wine with dinner, no cocktails on the patio under the sun. If she’s driving, she’s not drinking. It’s not quite as bad when it’s my turn to drive, because I weigh nearly 200lbs.

Problem is, we like to drink together.

She’ll have her “G&T,” and I’ll have whatever tap beer is the hoppiest. If one of us has to stay sober, it’s not as much fun – even for the drinker – as it is when we drink together.

That’s why Duffer’s is a blessing: they have a party bus. The Duffer’s we head to is off of Route 352 (N Chester Road) near the intersection with 926 (Street Road). Google Maps says it’s less than six miles from downtown West Chester, and as long as you’re

there, they’ll give you a ride home to just about anywhere on their decked-out party bus. This past weekend the driver took a group to the edge of Malvern without a complaint. True, you may have to share the bus with a group of kids hauling home from a 21st birthday party, but that’s rare... especially if you hitch a ride before last call.

I can’t think of a bar with a more diverse crowd than Duffer’s. It’s the place my stepdad and I head when he gets the notion he can still beat me in shuffleboard. It’s the place I took my little sister for her 22nd birthday because she (rightly) claimed she could whoop me in eight ball. I’ve lost many a game of Golden Tee and seen many a meathead prove his manli-

ness on the automated punching bag. I’ve also had one too many shots from their oversized shot glasses.

The upstairs at Duffer’s has a long bar and plenty of seating. I’ve met old friends there to watch the game, grab a bite to eat and relax. Downstairs at Duffer’s is the kind of place where the bouncers won’t throw out your little sister because she got into a shouting match with a grown woman over a game of pool while you were away in the restroom – they’ll just buy her a rematch to settle the argument. Plus, they’ve recently banned smoking in the basement (a long-standing tradition), so non-smokers feel at home, and smokers get the pleasure of huddling around outside the door making new friends.

We all know there is plenty to do in the borough, especially during restaurant week and with the film festival coming up tomorrow, but sometimes it’s nice to get out of the bubble you’re used to. It’s even nicer to have a designated driver... just don’t forget to tip.

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What They’re Wearing On The Streets Of The WC PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES

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Dave Jones, 24, Strickler insurance agent, West Chester. Shirt, sweater and pants from Polo, shoes from Cole Hahn.

Ryan Stewart, 29, Detroit. Shirt from DNA, hat from Gooring Bros, khakis from Levi’s, shoes from Doc Martin.

Patrick Muhanji, A&F sales, 22, West Chester. Glasses from Rayban, shirt from Polo, shorts from Nautica, Lacoste shoes.

David Schneider, 55, interior designer, West Chester. Shirt by Polo, jeans by Mavi, shoes by Cole Hahn.

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4/21: Around West Chester On A Thursday Afternoon

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Chris Hetzel, Noah Harris

Paul Graybeal, Danielle Dertadian

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West Chester Must Haves

The finest things from the shops of this charmed town... by Jon Roth

Silver Sandals From 3 Crazy Ladies

Fresh Pasta From Carlino’s

Strapless Sundress From BLINK

Springtime means it’s time to let those peepers out of the Uggs you’ve been wearing all winter, and nothing’s more ontrend than these strappy metallic silver sandals at 3 Crazy Ladies. The three-inch heel gives you an extra lift without risking an unaccidental stumble later in the evening. $15. 129 East Gay Street, 610-696-0129, threecrazyladies.com.

Skip those boxes of brittle pasta and indulge in the variety of fresh, handmade offerings at Carlino’s Specialty Foods & Catering.

Fettucini, linguini, gnocchi, you name it. Try pairing it with one of their homemade sauces and you’ll be in carb heaven. $4 for a pound of fettucini, prices vary by pasta. 128 West Market Street, 610-696-3788, carlinosmarket.com.

Sure, we’ve all come to depend on the Little Black Dress, but don’t forget it’s breezy, warm-weather cousins, like this strapless white frock from designer Susana Monaco.

This dress is backless with a non-wrinkle cotton top and a full layered skirt made of woven linen fabric. Plus, it’s got pockets! $259. 136 West Gay Street, 610-431-2212, shopblink.com.

Leather Collars From Wag Your Tail

Bedazzled Accessories From Bling It On!

Nike Air Pegasus From CC Running Store

Even doggies deserve a little style, and these posh braided leather collars are sure to turn heads (both human and canine).

There are still a few left at Wag Your Tail, so stop by soon! Otherwise, they can order you a collar online and have it promptly shipped. Your pups will thank you, we guarantee it. $18. 117 West Gay Street, 610436-9247, wagyourtailwc.com.

Every so often you need some extra sparkle. Whether you’re a rhinestone fiend or just dabble in sparkle culture, items like this bejeweled cellphone add a muchneeded touch of flair to your everday items.

The folks at Bling It On! also offer kids parties, ladies nights and bridal gatherings, so call up some friends and stop by! 134 North High Street, 610-696-6996, blingitonme.com.

If strappy metallic heels aren’t your thing, pick up a pair of these retro-styled Nikes from the Chester County Running Store.

Available in men’s and women’s sizes, these kicks are perfect for a little light running as you tone up that beach body (they also look good with a pair of jeans and a vintage tee). $90. 24 South High Street, 610-696-0115, chestercountyrunningstore.netfirms.com.

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4/22: A Friday Night Around 10pm In Kildare’s

Graham Bach, Trevor Barry

Kyndra Vasi, Carly Kurfis

Terri Bach, Pam Jones

Graham Bach, Lynn Johnson

Brian Rooney, Trevor Barry

Graham Bach, Mark Falcone

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

These beautiful creatures need homes... call the Chester County SPCA at 610-692-6113

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MOWGLIE is a handsome, neutered male black domestic short-hair cat.

He came to the CCSPCA looking for a new home. He has interesting toes that seem to be fused together, but he gets around just fine. Because he’s been here a while, he qualifies for a reduced adoption fee of just $25.

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NATASHA is a beautiful spayed female tortie domestic short-hair cat.

She was brought to the shelter to find a permanent home. Because she has been with us for a while, she qualifies for the reduced adoption fee. She has tested negative for feline leukemia, FIV and feline heartworm.

We’re still in town! Stop in our new location.

117 W. Gay St. U 610-436-9247 Well behaved dogs welcome!

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LARRY was hanging out on a property where cats weren’t really supposed to be. Someone kindly rounded him up and brought him to the CCSPCA to find him a more appropriate home.

Hurry, a lovely cat like this one won’t be homeless for long!

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Relax at the bar with a craft beer from our constantly changing selection. Unwind with live music Wednesday through Saturday. Enjoy top-notch cuisine prepared by chefs Lloyd Francis and Andrew Vogt. Bold yet approachable menu complements the craft beer and wine selection.

Venison Osso Bucco

Braised with red wine and mirepoix and served over toasted-almond risotto.

The Fourth Horseman Burger

Made with fresh Wagyu beef, topped with smoked mozzarella, caramelized red onions and black truffles.

Herbs de Provence Rack of Venison Charbroiled and served over root vegetable and gorgonzola gratin in bourbon with a sage demi glace.

Seared Diver Scallops

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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal

These beautiful creatures need homes... call the Chester County SPCA at 610-692-6113

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FREEA is a nice young adult spayed female Pit Bull. She came to the shelter as a lost dog with puppies. Her puppies are adopted, and she’s been waiting her turn for a forever home. She loves car rides, seems to know most basic training, and takes rawhide very nicely.

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HOSS is an adult neutered male Pit Bull. He was lost and brought to the shelter to find a home. He is very sweet and mellow, and loves people and attention. He is very well behaved and seems to know basic commands. He’s a big boy – weighing in at 73lbs, but he’s a gentle giant.

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JULIE is lost and looking for a new loving home. Cute as a button with a brown coat and short hair, this Pit Bull mix has lots of love to give. She can be nervous around strangers, so go slow with her. She loves to play with toys though, so hand her a rawhide and she’ll be on cloud nine.

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4/22: A Friday Night Around 10pm In Kildare’s

Kade Vasi, Joe Mahan, John Carroll

Matt Murphy, Kevin Clark, Graham Bach

Krista, Ali, Craig, Niko

Neil and Susan Murphy

Kaitlyn, Joey, Nicole

Pam Jones, Terri Bach, Susan Murphy

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The West Chester Crossword

None of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for “The WC” SO YOU love crosswords? Great. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this puzzle. The answers to the crossword are all related to this issue.

ACROSS 3 . He is the big-name rapper who has a show this Monday, May 2 at The Note.

5 . They are one of a few places in town where you can grab a drink of their outdoor deck, and we suggest you do just that this weekend.

6. We highly recommend you try The Fourth Horseman Burger at this restaurant located on Gay Street.

9. We give you a view from behind the bar at Teca starting on this page of the magazine.

11. We highly recommend you try The Fourth Horseman Burger at this restaurant located on Gay Street.

13. T his advertiser used to have a massive store at the corner of 202 and Matlack Street. Now they’ve moved their distribution to West Chester Pike.

14 . This place is great for a light lunch, relaxing in the evening, or as an afterhours lounge, because it’s open ‘til 4am.

15. If you’re looking for “Real Italian food without the jet leg,” then get on over to this restaurant, and ask owner Pietro Belfiore to whip you up something.

16. If you mention that you saw their ad in this paper (which you should absolutely do), they’ll give you their award-winning crab-cakes for only $5.25.

18. This place brands themselves as the only nightclub in Chester County in their ad, and we’re almost certain their correct.

19 . As Andrew Hurst happily told us, this is his favorite place to grab breakfast.

See this rapper at The Note on May 2... 17 Down

DOWN 1. Enjoy their new bistro menu TuesdayThursday for just $35.. and it’s BYOB! 2. This company’s ad is where the miniature sun clip art is hidden. (Find it and you could win $50, see contest rules on page 2.)

4. It’s a busy week in West Chester. Not only is restaurant week in full swing,

but this three-day event takes place this weekend.

7. If you haven’t gotten your prom dress yet, shame on you, but there is still time to get to this store for a great selection from top designers.

8. They have been kind enough to supply us with the flowers that have made people blush in our Bouquet Ambush.

9. They offer a range of useful and affordably priced objects – all appealing to the senses... to give as gifts or keep for oneself.

10. If you haven’t gotten your prom dress yet, shame on you, but there is still time to get to this store for a great selection from top designers.

12. The winner of this week’s Bouquet Ambush was in the middle of selling these charms when we interrupted her.

17. Our bartender of the week works in a restaurant that is famous for cuisine from this country.

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4/22: A Friday Night Around 10pm In Kildare’s

Ian Bach, Mick J, Lynny J, Graham Bach, Jeanette, Sam

Jeremy Rhoads, Mathew Murphy

James Thomas, Rob Grossmen

Anthony Bafille, Ryan Zimmer

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