Fig Media Summer 2012

MEDIA

The Fresh, Fashionable & Flavorful of Media, Pennsylvania № 06 SUMMER / FALL 2012 THE FOOD ISSUE

CALL 610.627.1000 OR VISIT FIRSTFAIRTRADETOWNUSA.ORG

A SLICE OF LIFE IF WE ONLY BOASTED ABOUT THE SHEER VOLUME OF RESTAURANTS MEDIA HAS, it still wouldn’t make your weekday lunches, weekend dinners and grocery grabbing any easier. With over 30 establishments offering experiences ranging from grab and go, sit with the family or “Let’s have another round,” a rapidly growing and evolving downtown is coming to life before us. You’re carried through the town by aromas of Thai spices and baked pies; music literally spills out into the street every Wednesday evening, when State Street closes and a community dines together underneath a starry summer sky. So within these beautiful pages, we aim to add some clarity to your dining conundrums by showing off what’s new and highlighting what’s always been great.

We hope to inspire you to dash out and rediscover all that’s charming about Media.

CHECK OUT OUR NEW FIG® FOODIE GUIDE ONLINE AT FIGMEDIAPA.COM

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS LOCAL INGREDIENTS SERVING BREAKFAST FAMILY FRIENDLY

Starting with Wednesday evenings in the summertime, you’ll discover a concept that’s credited to the cafés of Paris or the piazzas of Italy. Media is adopting the al fresco dining concept and applying it in an exciting way. Meander up a side street toward State, and the sounds of chatter and music dance around. It’s an exciting moment once you turn the corner and find the sound is not coming from bumper to bumper traffic, but from elbow to elbow diners enjoying the food and the tunes.

Be it by your family’s side, or with a loved one at your hand, the town glistens from the candles on the tables up to the stars in the sky. You can find comfort and relaxation

at one establishment or do as we often do and play some restaurant roulette.

Maybe a nibble of antipasto from the regal patio of Spasso, then a tapas or two from Picasso and finally the sweet guilty glow of O’Malley’s Ice Cream Pub and a hot fudge sundae.

Because you’re a trooper, we know you can shake off Wednesday’s food hangover and prepare for Thursday’s Farmers Market.

Back to State Street you’ll go, tote in hand and a mission of “What’s for dinner” on your mind. This isn’t just some standard flea market you’re headed to — no, it’s an honest effort, put forth by passionate volunteers and farmers dedicated to pushing sustainable farming awareness and healthy eating initiatives. Here you’ll find a direct link from the farm to your table, at a price that’s easy on your wallet but substantial enough to provide producers with safe working conditions and valuable income.

All this wonderment and we haven’t even hit the weekend yet. If you happened to pick up this issue on an empty stomach, we can only hope you’re within striking distance of one of the many delicious eateries shown within the pages of this issue of Fig®.

enjoy!

The Fig® Team

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JEN CAMP: FIG FRESH ®

Jennifer Camp is a playwright and screenwriter.

Her plays have been produced in Philadelphia, New York, Dallas and Cleveland, among other places. She lives in Media with her husband and two children. She loves Media and wouldn’t live anywhere else, even if she won the Megamillions jackpot! Check out Jennifer’s Fig® Fresh blog to learn about farming, gardening and all things fresh in Media, PA!

NINA J. DAVIDSON: EAT DRINK BE MERRY!

Nina is an aspiring novelist and New Jersey native. She moved to Media a little over a year ago, and it has been the best decision she has ever made. She finds great joy in living here and tells everyone she meets about the magic of Media. Join Nina as she explores Media’s joyful food landscape online at figmediapa.com.

WHAT IS FIG ®?

Fig® is a hyper-local, super-social communications package offering both voice and vision for great small cities and towns. A symbol of unity and prosperity, “fig” is a fitting name to showcase a distinctive downtown lifestyle.

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DEBORAH BRANDT Owner of Moxie House.

Creator and Editor of Fig® Magazine.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT Thank you to our Community Supporters: Crozer-Keystone, Swarthmore Co-op, Willow Valley Retirement Communities and Otto’s MINI for supporting the borough of Media and believing in the power of community. Starting on page 35.

THE FIG ® FOODIE GUIDE Do you have good taste? Check out our new Fig® Foodie Guide: an allinclusive listing of Media’s diverse array of restaurants. Find it online exclusively at figmediapa.com.

Dinner — and lunch, and breakfast, and more — is served!

RACHEL PHILLIPS Managing Editor, Fig® Media PUBLISHER Moxie House, LLC THE FIG® TEAM Deborah Brandt Rachel Phillips Jena Miller Shani Tucker Amy Duggan Michele Kornegay CONTRIBUTORS Jeremy Hess Evan Wawrzyniak Ralph Nardell Audrey Amaro

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MEDIA, PA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 9am – 5pm STATE STREET, DOWNTOWN MEDIA Learn more on pages 28-29!

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FOOD IS ART ON THE COVER: Home grown goodness captured in a jar from Linvilla Orchards. ON PAGES 3, 4 & 36: The sweet summer taste of Linvilla’s fruit pies, fresh baked every day in the bakery, and the colorful vegetables hand-picked from the fields of Linvilla Orchards.

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Find Jeremy’s images on many of the pages of Fig®.

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A MEXICAN CANTINA NATURAL MEATS COOKED OVER A WOOD-BURNING GRILL MEXICAN CUISINE AUTHENTICALLY PREPARED PICTURED: Abed Dahrouch (executive chef)

OVER 40 HAND-SELECTED TEQUILAS 214 WEST STATE STREET • 484.442.8741 • FIND US ON FACEBOOK

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WRAPS & SANDWICHES ESPRESSO BAKED GOODS LA COLOMBE LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE

SEVEN STONES CAFE & GALLERY IMAGES CAPTURED BY AUDREY AMARO OF MAMAOWL PHOTOGRAPHY. Available for weddings, family portraits, engagements & the everyday. mamaowlphotography.com.

FRESH SOUPS AND SALADS VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN SELECTIONS

WHERE MEDIA IS SERVED DAILY

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24 SOUTH PLUM STREET • 610.627.2077 • SEVENSTONESCAFE.COM

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INSPIRED JEWELRY & CLOTHING BOTANICALS, CRYSTALS & STONES ARIAT FOOTWEAR NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS

212 WEST STATE STREET • 610.627.1177 • SEVENSTONESGALLERY.COM

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A COLORFUL PALATE

SAMPLE THE TASTES OF SUMMER: SMALL PLATES AT 320 MARKET

Small plates are available all summer during Dining Under the Stars & Friday Happy Hour.

Abbondanza Antipasto Plate: Olli Salame Napoli, Olives, Marinated Mozzarella, Speck, Grilled Eggplant

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Incanto by Vietri

Bellezza by Vietri

FOR YOUR HOME

FOR YOUR TABLE

Incanto Aqua by Vietri

FOR THE BRIDE

THE PERFECT SETTING 7 EAST STATE STREET • 610.565.4007 • SIMPLYELEGANTHOME.COM

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ROUND COOPERATIVE FARMING REPRESENTING DOZENS OF LOCAL FARMS EVERY DAY SERVING MEDIA FOR OVER 100 YEARS

PICTURED: Brothers Peter and Fran Wolff (fourth generation business owners)

PICTURED: Wolff’s Apple House, Fall of 1947 (with Frank Wolff)

LOCAL FOR GENERATIONS ALWAYS IN SEASON SINCE 1910

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81 SOUTH PENNELL ROAD • 610.566.1680 • WOLFFSAPPLEHOUSE.COM • FIND US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

A DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF CALL TO SCHEDULE A PERSONAL TOUR OR ATTEND AN ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE EVERY FIRST FRIDAY (9 AM, OCTOBER- MAY).

Now is the time to apply for Fall 2013. Limited openings remain for Fall 2012.

EDUCATION MAKES US WHO WE ARE

Experiences in the formative years shape the people children become. MPFS offers a decidedly different model, which calls students to engage meaningfully with the world beyond their classroom walls, all the while honoring their individuality and cultivating their curiosity, creativity and intellect.

It’s a difference that makes a difference.

PRE-K TO GRADE 8 • 125 WEST THIRD STREET • 610.565.1960 • MPFS.ORG

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A PROPER IRISH PUB

PICTURED: Drew Oberhoff (executive chef), Jay Murphy (manager)

“Working in the Irish Pub Business and being from Ireland means I am blessed with the opportunity to wake up every morning, go to work and represent some of my country’s culture and traditions.” — Jay Murphy

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113 WEST STATE STREET • 610.566.5707 • SLIGOMEDIA.COM

MyHouse Cookies PICTURED: Marie Connell (owner)

Every day’s a good day in the MyHouse Cookies kitchen.

Pick up a pack of cookies or order online for old fashioned, hand-crafted cookies and pies baked in small batches.

No oils, trans fats or artificial ingredients. All fresh. All local.

Find MyHouse Cookies at Media Farmers Market, Wolff's Apple House and the Swarthmore Co-op.

610.459.1869 myhousecookies.com

CRAFTED, CREATED AND LOVED RIGHT HERE

LOCALLY MADE

PICTURED: Benson Endicott (owner)

ROASTING COFFEE BREWING HARMONY

Freshly roasted 100% Fair Trade Organic Certified coffee.

Visit our coffee shop, roast house and music venue in Newtown Square. Find our coffee in Media at house, Sinfully Delicious, Media Farmers Market, Wolff’s Apple House and Wayside Market.

204 South Newtown Street Road burlapandbean.com

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GIVING BACK [GREENER PARTNERS]

SITUATED ON 40 ACRES at the southwest end of Elwyn’s campus is Hillside Farm, operated by Greener Partners.

Established as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative in 2009, this nonprofit farm — and its steadfast pursuit of sustainable farming, education and crop-sharing programs — supplies the residents of Delaware County with much, much more than produce.

kids love to eat to where they come from. The program informs and inspires kids to select healthier choices that benefit not only themselves, but also the land around them.

Just as we pulled up, so did a bus filled with enthusiastic second graders from The Walden School. The kids were there to get a crash course in farming — they found out just how good it could be, literally, as they chugged away at farm fresh smoothies.

The farm’s mission is to offer a direct and economical way for communities to interact with farmers for the greater good of everyone. CSA members pick up seasonal produce on a weekly basis and can get involved further on volunteer days. Summer camps teach kids how to grow and prepare food that will nourish them and provide opportunities to explore the farm through hikes and science-based projects.

The Lost Arts Workshops educate and inspire participants to become more self-sufficient.

Education Director Meg MacCurtin has a knack for handson education and a passion for a farm-to-fork lifestyle.

Greener Partners’ Seed to Snack® program takes learning out of the classroom and connects the dots from the foods

As we left that evening, another bus full of ambitious young farmers was heading toward the barn. It’s amazing to see how such a small, yet passionate, operation can nurture individuals and a community.

GIVING BACK: anita brody

MEET THE FARMERS: Andrew Puglia, Apprentice; Justin Donaldson, Head Farmer; Jen Malkoun, Assistant Farm Manager; Alicia Bong, Apprentice; Brian Mallon, Apprentice

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FIGMEDIAPA.COM • GREENERPARTNERS.ORG • FIND US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

SAVE THE DATE Heirloom & Heritage Festival September 29

SUMMER SPREE

JUNE-AUGUST

Classes for children ages 4-17.

FREE FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES

JULY

Performances by various musical acts sponsored by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union.

FALL CLASS REGISTRATION

AUGUST

Check out our fall course schedule and register online at communityartscenter.org.

FIND YOUR CREATIVITY ART FOR ALL AGES

Get in on the action. Be creative.

The Community Arts Center offers classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry making, photography and more. View our course schedule online at communityartscenter.org.

414 PLUSH MILL ROAD, WALLINGFORD • 610.566.1713 • COMMUNIT YARTSCENTER.ORG

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

To learn more about our Capital Campaign, contact Ms. Whitesell at medirector@delcolibraries.org or use this QR code to visit our website.

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It takes a great staff to make a great library. It takes a community to support it. We are expanding to support more of the Media and Upper Providence communities. But we can’t do it without you. Consider making a donation to your local library: an investment with endless returns.

1 EAST FRONT STREET • 610.566.1918 • MEDIAUPLIBRARY.ORG •

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

THE SCHOOL IN ROSE VALLEY EXPERIENCE IS BOTH NURTURING AND RIGOROUS.

Small class sizes create an environment in which each student is known and encouraged as an individual.

Students are actively engaged in their learning and are prepared for future academic success, meaningful relationships and active citizenship.

Visit theschoolinrosevalley.org for Open House dates.

FAMILY OPEN HOUSE AND FREE CONCERT

Sunday, October 21, 10am-noon Bring family and friends for a tour of SRV's beautiful campus. Join us for a meet-and-greet with WXPN's Kids Corner host Kathy O'Connell and a free concert by the renowned band for children — The Plants!

TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

NURTURING CURIOSITY 20 SCHOOL L ANE, ROSE VALLEY • 610.566.1088 • THESCHOOLINROSEVALLEY.ORG

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BOLD FLAVORS

AUTHENTIC INDIAN CLAY OVEN DISHES INDIAN WINES & ORGANIC BEERS CATERING AVAILABLE LUNCH BUFFET MON-SAT 11:30-3, SUN 12-3 VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION!

301 Byers Drive #15, Glen Mills

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208 WEST STATE STREET • 610.891.0400 • SHEREEPUNJAB.COM SECOND LOCATION: 5059 STATE ROAD, DREXEL HILL • 484.452.8041

RUNS IN THE FAMILY

PICTURED: Carley and Gino Razzi enjoy a glass of their wine while strolling through their vineyard.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Gino Razzi and his daughter Carley produce award-winning wines from 100% Pennsylvania-grown grapes. Their tasting room in Chadds Ford provides an all-around vineyard experience. Taste, enjoy and cellar Penns Woods wines.

Be a part of supporting local wine in Pennsylvania.

PA’S PREFERRED PREMIUM WINES

TASTING ROOM, VINEYARD & WINERY

EXCITING & UNIQUE MONTHLY EVENTS

124 BEAVER VALLEY ROAD, CHADDS FORD • 610.459.0808 • PENNSWOODSWINERY.COM

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AUTHENTIC: JOHN CARNIE

BABE D’IGNAZIO

Founder of the Towne House OWNER JOHN CARNIE

with the iconic Towne House lobster and steak dinner entrées.

“THE FINEST GIFT A MAN CAN GIVE TO HIS AGE AND TIME IS THE GIFT OF A CONSTRUCTIVE AND CREATIVE LIFE.” —The Art of Living, by Wilfred A. Peterson Towne House restaurant and banquet facility has artfully inscribed this quote on an old wooden beam in the basement.

It’s one of many quotes scattered throughout the massive 1,400 capacity banquet, bar and restaurant wonderland. Built by Babe D’Ignazio in 1951, it’s become a collection of moments, mementoes and photos that represent the life of Babe, while inviting the patron to become a part of the wonder and make it their own. Today the establishment is run by Babe’s daughter Lisa and her husband John. They manage and coordinate an operation that includes 125 employees, while maintaining an environment and attitude established by Babe from the restaurant’s beginning.

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Somewhere beside a self-serve popcorn cart, beneath the silky glow of a Tiffany chandelier, we cozied into a booth and enjoyed drinks shaken and stirred by a bartender who’s been there for 38 years. Before the cherry was consumed from our Manhattan, owners John and Lisa joined us for a round of conversation. Their story is part of the fun; Lisa grew up around the place and came in with her dad daily, and so it was a given she’d go on to work there someday. As for John, he was a fresh-faced journalist out of college with no previous restaurant experience, but John fell in love with Lisa, and so it became a given he’d end up there, too, right beside her. It was in the cards for these two to own and operate everything together, but what wasn’t a given is the science to make a place like this succeed... > Read more about John at figmediapa.com

117 VETERANS SQUARE • 610.566.6141 • TOWNEHOUSE.COM

AN ACADEMIC FOCUS

PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 8 HALF & FULL DAY PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT BY PHONE OR EMAIL INFO@THEWALDENSCHOOL .ORG

A MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY

The Walden School inspires confidence, promotes academic excellence and celebrates the uniqueness of each child.

901 NORTH PROVIDENCE ROAD • 866.738.1155 • THEWALDENSCHOOL.ORG

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ENRICHING MEDIA SINCE 1928 A SMALL SAMPLING OF PAST ROTARY PROJECTS

❶ The Town Clock ❷ T he handicapped fishing platform on Ridley Creek at the bottom of Media Hill ❸R otary Field and Babe Ruth Field at The Little League Complex at Springton Lake Middle School ❹ T he Peace Wall at the intersection of Ridley Creek, Bishop Hollow and Chapel Hill Roads SPREAD IS SPONSORED BY MEDIA REAL ESTATE AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF MEDIA 22THIS MEDIAROTARY.ORG

IN AN EFFORT TO HIGHLIGHT THE EXEMPLARY WORK OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MEDIA.

❺D rop Box outside of the Media Library

FOSTERING COMMUNITY Our incoming Club Presidents: Courtney Ballauer, Jonathan Becker & Penelope Reed

JOIN US NOVEMBER 2 FOR OUR ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION THE DREXELBROOK FIND OUT MORE AT MEDIAROTARY.ORG

“ Rotary provides extraordinary opportunities to ordinary people for networking, fellowship and service to our local and global communities.

It allows us to do collectively what none of us could accomplish individually.”

The Rotary Club of Media is one of over 33,000 Clubs that comprise Rotary International. While the Media Club has a history in town dating back to 1928, Rotary International began in Chicago in 1905. Rotary International is a grassroots humanitarian organization made up of 1.2 million business and professional men and women in over 200 countries and regions around the world.

The motto of the organization is “Service Above Self,” and that is embraced by the members of the Media Club and is visible in the many service projects it has undertaken and the numerous organizations it has helped over its 8 decades of service to the

REPRESENTATIVES FROM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BACK ROW: Jeff Cadorette*, Scott Davidson, Jonathan Becker, Cynthia McGoff, Dana Mancini FRONT ROW: Dennis Slostad*, Courtney Ballauer, Bill Strine*

*Past Presidents

Media community. The Club is an integral part of the community, and its members are a cross-section of the business and professional makeup of Media.

They’ve also been unwavering philanthropists overseas, raising $80,000 for Brain Tree School in Kyanja, Uganda, as well as providing clean water filters to over 300 families in Lima, Peru.

From the dynamic pursuit of a better Media and beyond to their unwavering commitment to the idea of “Service Above Self,” Rotary Club of Media is progressing forward with youthful minds, rich history and exciting new challenges and experiences.

GO TO MEDIAROTARY.ORG TO FIND OUT HOW TO BE A PART OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MEDIA

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A REFRESHING MIX

HOME DECOR & FRAGRANCE UNIQUE JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES GIFTS FOR BABY BATH + BODY

New summer picks from MONICA, home style expert and owner of LOCAL HOME + GIFTS.

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29 WEST STATE STREET • 610.566.5661 • LOCALHOMEANDGIFTS.COM

NEW AMERICAN CUISINE HAND-CRAFTED BEERS FRESH ENTREES UNIQUE SMALL PLATES MONDAY-FRIDAY 5-10 PM

SUMMER PICKS FROM IRON HILL EXECUTIVE CHEF DAVE ANDERSON.

“We’re celebrating the freshest catch of the summer at Iron Hill with our flavorful fish tacos featuring cornmeal fried catfish.

Our Moroccan salmon, pan-seared sea scallops and salmon spring rolls are always sure to please.

Awaken your senses with our favorite quinoa salad made with fresh cranberries and our already popular moules and frites.”

Dave Anderson (executive chef)

30 EAST STATE STREET • 610.627.9000 • IRONHILLBREWERY.COM

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SUBSCRIBE NOW! ONLINE AT MEDIATHEATRE.ORG

DELAWARE COUNTY’S ONLY PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE

A SENSATIONAL SEASON HAIRSPRAY

DR. DOLITTLE

AVENUE Q

MAME

SEPTEMBER 26 - NOVEMBER 4

NOVEMBER 20 - JANUARY 27

MARCH 6 - 31

APRIL 17 - MAY 19

Tracy Turnblad, an energetic and unique teenager, becomes a heroine as she wins a role on a local TV dance program in the 1960s and launches a campaign for social justice and integration at the same time! She becomes a celebrity overnight, all the while seeking true love...and BIG HAIR! The Tony Winner includes the well-known songs “Good Morning Baltimore” and “Can’t Stop The Beat.”

This family musical is perfect for the holidays! A worldrenowned veterinarian speaks the languages of the animal kingdom, while showing true kindness and respect to them all.

Based on the classic big-screen musical with a wonderful score

by Leslie Bricusse, it includes such beloved songs as “Talk To The Animals.” The PHILADELPHIA ZOO will bring its “ZOO ON WHEELS” to each Saturday matinee in December with live animals and educational materials for all ages!

Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Together, Princeton and his new friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their everelusive purpose in life.

Starring Broadway’s Legendary Andrea McArdle. Auntie Mame is a fun-loving, wealthy eccentric whose independent lifestyle is interrupted when her young nephew is entrusted to her care. She educates him with her flair for life, razor-sharp wit and her own interesting view of the world! A classic musical with the great songs “Bosom Buddies” and “We Need A Little Christmas”—MAME is one lady you’ll want to get to know!

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The Media Theatre

104 EAST STATE STREET • 610.891.0100 • MEDIATHEATRE.ORG

Jesse Cline, Artistic Director

EXCITING FLAVORS

AN UNEXPECTED MIX OF FRENCH & THAI CUISINE

BYOB SEAFOOD SPICY CURRIES DELICIOUS SOUPS TEMPTING DESSERTS OFFERING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH CATERING AND TAKE-OUT SERVICES

Navi R., Owner of La Na Thai

33 WEST STATE STREET • 610.892.7787 • L ANABYOB.COM

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LOTUS FARM TO TABLE

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EVERYONE’S INVITED! Mark your

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calendars—Media’s most popular street festival is back. Join local restaurants, artists, businesses and nonprofits as we celebrate good taste in downtown Media.

Take a lazy stroll down State Street and collect small plates from your favorite restaurants — including items that aren’t on their regular menus.

Then sit down for a swap and share session with the entire family.

DIEGO’S

TOWNE HOUSE

Go to visitmediapa.com

SHERE-E-PUNJAB

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO VISITMEDIAPA.COM

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RESTAURANTS FROM MEDIA AND BEYOND LOCAL NONPROFITS ARTISAN CRAFTS AND FINE ART LIVE MUSIC

SLIGO MARGARET KUO’S

LA NA THAI

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 9 AM – 5 PM STATE STREET DOWNTOWN MEDIA FIGMEDIAPA.COM • VISITMEDIAPA.COM

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* *With advance purchase at the XPN Member price

COUNTING CROWS AVETT BROTHERS DR. DOG

DIEGO GARCIA THE HOLD STEADY WAR ON DRUGS KATHLEEN EDWARDS JOHN WESLEY PATTERSON HOOD AND THE DOWNTOWN HARDING’S CABINET OF WONDERS RUMBLERS

MIKE DOUGHTY OZOMATLI LEE RANALDO BAND JD SOUTHER THE LUMINEERS

GOOD OLD WAR JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND JD MCPHERSON WORK DRUGS

DELTA RAE CITY RAIN MATT SANTRY BAND DANA ALEXANDRA And Much More!

LAWN SEAT ADMISSION to Wilco, Counting Crows, Avett Brothers and Dr. Dog are included with the 3-Day Festival Pass only.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT XPN.org!

Tune in: 88.5 | Philadelphia 88.7 | York/Lancaster 99.7 | Harrisburg XPN.org | Worldwide

TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE MEDIA FOOD & CRAFTS FESTIVAL OCTOBER 7

102 WEST ROSE TREE ROAD • 610.891.0600 • RELCMEDIA.ORG

Worship (June-Labor Day): 8:30am & 10am Fall Schedule: 8:30am & 11am Sunday School 9:45am

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PEKING DUCK

SUSHI & SASHIMI

TEMPURA

AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST

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4-6 WEST STATE STREET • 610.892.0115 • MARGARETKUOS.COM

FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR TABLE OFFERING OUR OWN HOMEGROWN: APPLES • PEACHES • PEARS PLUMS • NECTARINES • APRICOTS GRAPES • BLACKBERRIES BLUEBERRIES • RASPBERRIES STRAWBERRIES • SUMMER SQUASH SWEET CORN • TOMATOES EGGPLANTS • PEPPERS

PICTURED: Wayne Matsinger (farm market manager) SUMMER TREATS

Bring your entire family for a day of fruit picking and fishing followed by hand-dipped ice cream.

LINVILLA’S OWN PRODUCE

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BAKED GOODS

137 WEST KNOWLTON ROAD •610.876.7116 • LINVILL A.COM

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“Summer is the best time of the year for me. My biggest artistic challenge is which flower to paint first! I have a beautiful garden that I tend year-round (mostly in the fair weather, I will admit).

Peonies, roses and hydrangeas blouse my beds right now... I think I need my paint brush!” 610.316.2953 | beverlyblumesmith@gmail.com

“Drawing is always in the mix as the music festivals of Media feed my sketchbook images.” Prints, magnets, tiles and much more are available at Earth & State. 610.566.9270 | earthandstate.com

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MEDIA ICONS PHOTO CONTEST: CLOSELY SEEN The focus of this year’s contest suggests seeing a smaller or more in-depth part of a larger whole.

Capture images in the Borough of Media, up close, as part of a larger context, or anything “closely seen” and enter to win cash prizes up to $300.

301 NORTH JACKSON STREET • MEDIAARTSCOUNCIL.ORG

Myra Reichel started learning weaving in 1970 at the University of the Arts. Her tapestries are currently on view at the Reiki Healing Center, 20 South Olive Street, Suite 305, by appointment.

610.348.5698 | reikihealingcenter.org

“For any of my work to succeed I cannot create on my own terms.

When I observe my own surrender I feel the joy of the Creator, like I am sharing secrets with God. The more I can remove of myself in the process the more sincere the work will be.”

610.453.1828 | sethdarnall.com | brvdrawn.tumblr.com

Rebecca Michelle Lee has studied art in Italy and has degrees in art and business. As an independent artist, Rebecca presents workshops as well as creating fine art. She is currently the Resident Artist of Blueberry Bog vintage & handmade.

610.565.1619 | rebeccamichellelee.com

M.A.C. MISSION The Media Arts Council works to further its mission to actively support local artists and integrate a wide range of arts into the life of the entire community.

JOIN US AT BASTILLE DAY - JULY 14, 2012 Experience the ART of Independence as we shut down State Street and storm the Bastille with art, music, dancing, theater, outdoor dining, late night shopping and fun for all ages. Artist demonstrations, musicians, actors & reenactors, entertainers, children’s activities, community partners, dance lessons along the tracks and Zydeco-a-Go-Go into the night! mediaartscouncil.org

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MEET OUR OB/GYN TEAM IN MEDIA

Crozer-Keystone’s Physicians for Women practice at 200 East State Street is led by, left to right in the foreground, Richard C. Meltz, M.D., Kelli Daniels, M.D., John K. Burke, M.D., and David K. Hadley, M.D., and backed by an experienced, caring team. Other physicians not pictured: Anne M. Raunio, M.D., and Susan M. Weil, M.D.

FIND A RANGE OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES at Media Medical Plaza, 200 East State Street in downtown Media. Services are provided by physicians associated with Crozer-Keystone, the county's largest health system. Featuring free garage parking. For more information, visit mediamedical.crozerkeystone.org.

200 EAST STATE STREET, MEDIA MEDICAL PL AZA • 610.480.5800 • MEDIAMEDICAL.CROZERKEYSTONE.ORG

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JULY

EVENTS CALENDAR

JULY 1-AUGUST 19 DELAWARE COUNTY SUMMER FESTIVAL Rose Tree Park. Music & dance performances all summer long. co.delaware.pa.us/summer JULY 4 DINING UNDER THE STARS Every Wednesday thru 9/26. 5-11pm visitmediapa.com JULY 5 MEDIA FARMERS MARKET Corner of State & Gayley Streets.

Every Thursday thru 11/15. 3-7pm mediafarmersmarket.com JULY 6 SUMMER OF PEACE CONCERT SERIES Plum Street Mall. 7pm sevenstonescafe.com JULY 7-28 THE MEDIA THEATRE Jungle Book. mediatheatre.org JULY 11-AUGUST 8 THE MEDIA THEATRE Delco Idol. mediatheatre.org JULY 14 BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION Media Arts Council. 6-10:30pm mediaartscouncil.org JULY 14-AUGUST 5 THE MEDIA THEATRE Jesus Christ Superstar. mediatheatre.org JULY 15 5TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN MEDIA CAR SHOW State Street. 11am-4pm visitmediapa.com JULY 15-AUGUST 12 THE MEDIA THEATRE Delco Idol Jr. mediatheatre.org JULY 18-22 THE MEDIA THEATRE Forever Plaid. mediatheatre.org

JULY 30 THE MEDIA THEATRE Start of Camp Session 4. mediatheatre.org

SEPTEMBER 26-NOVEMBER 4 THE MEDIA THEATRE Hairspray. mediatheatre.org

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AUGUST 9-25 THE MEDIA THEATRE One Song Rock Fest. mediatheatre.org

OCTOBER 13 2ND SATURDAY ARTS STROLL Media Arts Council.

6-9pm mediaartscouncil.org

AUGUST 3 SUMMER OF PEACE CONCERT SERIES Plum Street Mall. Performance by John Galla. 7pm sevenstonescafe.com

AUGUST 11 2ND SATURDAY ARTS STROLL Media Arts Council.

Family-friendly, free arts event.

6-9pm mediaartscouncil.org AUGUST 13 THE MEDIA THEATRE Start of Camp Session 5. mediatheatre.org AUGUST 15 THE MEDIA THEATRE Roger Ricker in Concert. mediatheatre.org

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 7 SUMMER OF PEACE CONCERT SERIES Plum Street Mall. Storytelling & music

by Christine Campbell, John Swana & The Trolley Stoppers. 7pm sevenstonescafe.com SEPTEMBER 8 2ND SATURDAY ARTS STROLL Media Arts Council. 6-9pm mediaartscouncil.org SEPTEMBER 8-9 Great Media Garage Sale. 9am-4pm visitmediapa.com SEPTEMBER 16 FALL SUPER SUNDAY State Street. 10am-4pm visitmediapa.com SEPTEMBER 22 10th Annual CAC Fine Arts & Crafts Festival. State Street. noon-9pm communityartscenter.org

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OCTOBER 21 FAIR TRADE LIVE CONCERT & FAIR Downtown Media. Noon-6pm firstfairtradetownusa.org OCTOBER 27 HALLOWEEN PARADE State Street. 2pm visitmediapa.com

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MONDAY-SATURDAY 8am-8pm SUNDAY 8am-7pm THE SWARTHMORE CO-OP is a unique institution begun by Swarthmore residents 75 years ago

and is now owned by its more than 1,100 members. Anyone can shop at the Co-op, members and nonmembers alike. Join the Swarthmore Co-op to support a business that offers local and sustainable products with a community focus and personal touch.

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Willow Valley Retirement Communities has set the standard in retirement living for over 25 years. The NAHB* recently presented Willow Valley Retirement Communities the 2012 Best of 50+ Housing award in four categories, including Best Lifestyle and Best Dining.

There are smart financial reasons to retire to Willow Valley. Standard & Poor's and Fitch rate this CARF-CCAC accredited community as an “A” category organization for superb financial stability. Willow Valley’s inclusive Lifecare Program provides an agreement of long-term care coupled with resort lifestyle amenities. Residents select from a variety of custom residences — located just 5 minutes from a culturally rich downtown.

The rural beauty and urban culture of Lancaster offer high style and low cost of living. No wonder Willow Valley has attracted residents from 37 states!

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