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fig 速 spring 2013 | issue no. 08 | the fresh, fashionable, & flavorful of media, pennsylvania

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Art in full bloom It’s spring, and along with budding trees and flowers emerging once again, the arts are in full bloom in Media. There’s evidence of this on every corner of town: exhibits displayed in shop windows, announcements of spring plays and performances on coffee shop bulletin boards, painters and photographers bringing canvases and camera equipment to the park again. Soon there’ll be music and dancing during Dining Under the Stars, pottery at the Media Farmer’s Market, live music on the Plum Street Mall, and the return of the Americana Roots Ramble.

creatives of Media

ON THE COVER

Featured on the cover are the creative faces of Media. Thank you to the Media Theatre for gratiously allowing Fig® to utilize their beautiful space to capture this image depicting a community working together for the unification of the arts.

Front Cover, L to R: Roger Ricker, Jesse Cline, JP Dunphy, McKenna Sing, Drew Arata, Jessica Eldredge, Mike Kelly, Paul Downie, Judy Fowler, Hallie Rumsey-Lasersohn, Leroy Hawkes, Bob Deane, Christa Converse, Zoran Kovcic.

For what some might consider a small town, Media is a hidden gem rich in creative forces and artistic outlets. Housing a diverse crew of artists and artisans, musicians and dancers, photographers and writers, and established creative resources such as The Media Theatre, the Hedgerow Theatre, the Delaware County Symphony, the International Ballet Classique, and America’s Music Festival Series in Media, this town is truly an artistic force to be reckoned with.

Media’s diverse arts scene is strengthened by supporting organizations such as the Media Arts Council and Community Arts Center, both dedicated to upholding and integrating local arts into the life of the community at large. The Community Arts Center has been a Delaware County resource since 1948, providing a nurturing environment for artists and encouraging participation in the arts through classes, exhibitions, and events. For nearly a decade, the Media Arts Council has been increasing opportunities for artists to exhibit or perform their work in the borough and establishing a platform for community involvement. With events such as 2nd Saturday, the Media Film Festival, ART Market (which takes place seasonally at the Media Farmers’ Market), and ICONS photo, the Media Arts Council ensures that the arts remain close to the center of what Media is all about.

A local arts scene would be nothing without its artists, which is why Fig® also celebrates local creatives on our cover like Drew Arata of Earth & State, potter Bob Deane, musician Leroy Hawkes, and dancer Lori Coyle as our “Authentic” in this issue, all of whom are committed not only to their personal artistic endeavors, but to supporting the progression of the arts in their community and offering others the opportunity to flourish too.

RACHEL PHILLIPS Managing Editor, Fig® Media

Enjoy!

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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 creates fine art. She is currently the resident artist of Blueberry Bog vintage & handmade.

610.565.1619 | rebeccamichellelee.com

Myra Reichel started learning weaving in 1970 at the University of the Arts. Her tapestries are currently on view at the Reiki Healing Center, 6 West Front Street, by appointment.

610.348.5698 | reikihealingcenter.org | myrareichel.com

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Jessica Eldredge

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Drew Arata

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Media Film Festival

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Jessica Eldredge creates collages with paper she hand-dyes.

Inspired by quilts and other textiles, the joy of color shines through each piece seeking to bring a little bit of beauty to everyday life.

610.805.5863 | jessicaeldredge.com

Drew is co-owner of Earth & State, located in the heart of Media.

His current work includes prints, magnets, tiles, and sculpture celebrating the joy of live music. He is also the co-founder and past-president of Media Arts Council.

610.566.9270 | earthandstate.com

The best in local, national, and international independent films.

Celebrating and promoting quality independent films to build greater appreciation of artists and filmmakers in our community.

Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at the Media Community Center. mediafilmfestival.org Donate today: mediaartscouncil.org/patron

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M.A.C. 2ND SATURDAY INSPIRING AND CULTIVATING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Donate what you can today: mediaartscouncil.org/patron

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SEVEN STONES GALLERY

We’ve picked out some of our must-have items for Spring 2013. Color, flavor, and fun are in full bloom for the season at local shops downtown.

Dust off your walking shoes and see what’s new at many of your favorite boutiques & shops!

Sunglasses SASSY GIRL

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nurturing & rigorous The School in Rose Valley experience is both nurturing and rigorous.

Students are prepared for future academic success, meaningful relationships, and active citizenship.

Offering classes from preschool through sixth grade.

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Giving Back

bill conville—adventurer, art lover According to Bill, his passion for the arts came into focus while studying at the Sorbonne in Paris during his junior year. “No one who lives in Paris as a student for an extended period of time can escape being saturated by the arts,” says Bill. He also once traveled to the outskirts of Southern Morocco, convincing a nomadic camel train of Berber tribal members to include him on their trek into the Sahara desert. Bill refers to this experience as “an existential transformation” that provided “a series of lifetime insights on how to best appreciate the precious gift of life.”

In 2001, Bill retired from a long career in finance and began volunteering in Delaware County’s many arts communities.

“The first time I walked down State Street in Media I had the distinct tactile sensation of a business district and a town that were warm, friendly, energetic, and welcoming,” Bill recalls. “I have never seen a town where business owners are so intensely attuned to and supportive of the arts. In speaking with store owners over the years I found they are very informed about the latest plays, ballets, musicals, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and they would welcome more artists to perform and enjoy their town.”

Bill contributes extensively to The International Ballet Classique, whose mission is to “preserve the classical method of ballet, advance creativity in the art of dance, and bring the art of ballet to a wide and diverse audience.” He is also heavily involved with the Delaware County Symphony, which performs a range of work each season and brings a diverse group of exceptional guest artists of local, national, and international acclaim to each concert. Both organizations contribute greatly to Media’s “cultural fabric,” and offer opportunities to experience world-class performances without leaving Delaware County.

“As a volunteer to cultural art organizations I continue to be amazed at the many, many hours of joyful energy that area residents contribute to make performances happen for their neighbors,” says Bill. “We have clustered in Media and throughout Delaware County a cultural feast of creativity every week of the year.”

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2 years

can you believe it?

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Celebrating 2 fresh, fashionable, & flavorful years in Media. the fig® team is celebrating the close of a remarkable 2nd year in Media. We’re

honored to be part of this very special community of shop owners, citizens, and students.

We’ve savored local sights, tastes, and sounds. And we’re looking forward to an impactful 2013 that catalyzes buying, loving, and living all things local. We hope you’ll join us!

get behind the scenes and in the know! like us at facebook.com/figmediapa

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My, how we’ve grown!

MEDIA

We are reaching the mailboxes of 26% more Media enthusiasts. (259 zip codes in 36 states) Our readership has grown to over 70,000+ That’s a 30% increase in readership over two years!

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thank you

from fig®

A heart-felt thank you to our friends, partners, and supporters in the Media community and beyond who have made Fig® Media possible. Without your support and never-ending dedication and enthusiasm, we would not be able to spread the word about Everybody’s Hometown.

We share the voice of more than 18 local bloggers —topics ranging from fair trade, to live music, to foodie favorites. (more than 200 published blog posts) Hear from them at figmediapa.com.

To our supporters: The Media Business Authority, The Brandywine CVB, and Media Real Estate.

e are engaging in conversation with 1,645 active W Facebook fans and 1,000 Twitter users.

To the creatives who make Media look beautiful: Jeremy Hess, Donovan Roberts Witmer, Ralph Nardell, and Audrey Amaro

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THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN THE POWER OF WORKING TOGETHER FOR GOOD. For more information about Fig®’s mission to support special destinations, go to figmagazine.com

“The Media Business Authority is committed to providing businesses with opportunities to promote and engage potential customers while enhancing the overall image of the community. BCVB and Fig have both been welcomed assets and partners in this mission.”

“We are pleased to work together to ensure that people within the community, as well as visitors to our area, see all that Media has to offer. Unique shopping, many wonderful restaurants, and family events throughout the year.”

“Being in the business of commercial real estate, bricks and mortar are the heart of what we do. It is the arts though, that give a community its soul. The access we have in Delaware County to high quality arts and cultural experiences make this a great place to live and work.”

Jeff Cadorette, Media Real Estate

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Feather your nest with this sweet terracotta birdhouse handcrafted by skilled artisans earning fair, consistent incomes.

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Stage One, providing critically needed spaces to community performing arts groups without homes, opened in the Summit School in Wallingford in December 2010. The response has been extraordinary. Over 50 diverse groups including drama, dance, music theater, bands, orchestras, opera, films, singing groups, and the Suburban Music School now use Stage One. Even though Stage One is busy, there is always room for more.

Stage One is the brainchild of Alfred and Ellie Hurd. Performing on stage for over 40 years as members of the Rose Valley Chorus & Orchestra, the Hurds endured the frustration and problems of frequent venue changes. Retirement in 2000 gave them time first to frame and then to pursue a vision of a dedicated home for community performing arts groups in Delaware County. The vision took the form of a building with two theaters—one with 800 seats and a smaller black box—with

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alfred & ellie hurd

Creative Visionaries

associated rehearsal and dressing rooms and set-building facilities. Also included would be a music school, a ballroom, and a common lobby with a box office and coffee service to connect these spaces.

Stage One, a smaller version, is the first step towards this vision. Already a larger facility is needed. It's time to focus on the next step—to create the final $30 million building with the working title of “Stage Two.” Much help is needed: specifically a core of people who support performing arts and have the vision and the means to build Stage Two. The Hurds gave up the fun of performing on stage to focus on the vision. They want to return to the stage while they can still caper and learn songs and blocking—they are anxious to get started on Stage Two.

101 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford | pacofdelco.org

interested in supporting this vision? contact alfred & ellie hurd: ehurd33@comcast.net

As America’s oldest professional repertory theatre, Hedgerow is focused on connecting and enriching the lives of artists and audiences through a theatre of excellence.

our passions

Professional Performance: Committing Acts of Theatre since 1923 Theatre Education: Growing the Creators of Tomorrow Our Community: You

join us!

April 20 & 21 for our 90th birthday celebration. Great theatre and great friends all weekend!

Hedgerow appreciates the collaboration and cooperation among our business partners in the Media community. We’re especially grateful to Media Real Estate for their ongoing support.

THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY MEDIA REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Pictured in balcony: Jared Reed, Quentin Reed, Darlene McClellan, Rebecca Cureton.

Stage: Zypher Ahmad, Zahnay Ahmad, Sebastian Reed. Back row: Joel Guerrero, Mahogany Walker, Rosemary Fox, Penelope Reed. Next to the stage: Sue Tiedeck, Art Hunter

Theatre for the Community

1234 64 Rose Nameofstreet Valley Road Street | 610.565.4211 | 123.456.7891 | hedgerowtheatre.org | webaddress.com

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EASTER SPECIALTIES: RICOT TA , RICE & HAM PIES, EASTER BREAD TRADITIONAL ITALIAN DESSERTS

Donna Viso-Auchter with her brothers, Joe Viso and Rob Viso.

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in sanskrit, the word for community is sangha—“a safe space, a home in which to

learn and practice,” says Lori Coyle, proprietor of Media’s Sangha Space at 116 W. Baltimore Avenue. The meaning behind the name comes to life as a room full of dancers of all ages tango across the hardwood, twinkle lights sparkling from the vaulted ceiling. Original benches from 1894 line the walls where women once waited to be asked onto the floor. Now that paradigm has shifted: on tango nights at Sangha Space beginners dance with seasoned professionals, partners of both genders take turns leading, and no one waits to be asked.

LORI COYLE photographed with dancer Howard Schwarz.

Connecting People Through Movement was the inspiration behind Sangha Space. A Media local, Lori started running Tango Hop social dances in the borough in 2005. “Our goal was to bring the fascinating experience of Argentine Tango to the town we loved, and soon a community of local dancers began to grow.” It is through tango that Lori met her husband, Eran, who happily moved to Media and started the Tango Jam.

“I believe that if you can change the way you move, you change your relationship with your body and then change the way you view the world, all for the better.”

But Sangha Space has much more than just tango: Yoga is offered daily, West Coast Swing, Flamenco and Belly Dancing are offered weekly, and Mindfulness workshops are offered monthly, with more coming soon. Sangha Space also opens to the public for art and photography exhibits, Second Saturday events, community potlucks, and holiday dances.

“I believe that if you change the way you move, you change your relationship with your body and this changes the way you view the world, all for the better.”

Authentic Lori Coyle

of Sangha Space

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Lori’s dedication to building community through creative and healing arts at Sangha Space has established a true gem in the Media borough: a place to experience a sense of connection with others and self through movement and art. “When you’re in the business of building community, every decision then becomes based on, is it good for the community? Because this place wouldn’t exist without it, and we work really hard to support the town we love.”

Interested in joining the fun? Lesson times, events, and more at sanghaspace.com.

2nd Saturdays a FREE Tango Lesson and FREE Tango Jam. 4th Sundays West Coast Swing Dance

Cultivating Creativity

Experiences in the formative years shape the people children become. At MPFS, the arts are taught explicitly and are woven into our core curriculum, helping students develop different ways of thinking, expressing, and teaching them to imagine a better world.

Sign up today for Summer Camps!

Summer Friends Camps begin June 17.

Visit mpfs.org for more information.

Spring Open Houses for Prospective Parents Come see for yourself—join us at an upcoming Open House or call to schedule a personal tour.

125 West Third Street | 610.565.1960 | Age 3 to Grade 8 | mpfs.org

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Setting the Stage DELAWARE COUNTY 'S ONLY PROFESSIONAL MUSIC THEATRE WINNER OF BROADWAY WORLD'S "BEST THEATRE COMPANY AWARD" THE AREA'S MOST AT TENDED SUMMER CAMPS

THIS PAGE SPONSORED

BY MEDIA REAL ESTATE COMPANY

the media theatre is a professional music theatre which is a member of Actors Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Its Broadway Series productions run from September through May. Live orchestration enhances each musical.

Artistic Director Jesse Cline's productions have featured recognizable names such as Emmy winner Wanda Sykes, Ann Crumb, Justin Guarini, and Andrea McArdle who will appear as “Mame” in Spring 2013.

For those who wish to pursue a career in theatre, there is a year round School of the Theatre including Broadway Camp in the summer. The New School is a conservatory-style education program for children and teens.

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104 East State Street | 610.891.0100 | mediatheatre.org

Awarded "Best Live Theatre" by Delco Times for the last 12 years Only Theatre School in Delaware County whose emphasis is training for professional music theatre In 2012, the Media Theatre hosted over 50,000 patrons, employed 100+ FTE jobs, & was responsible for generating $2.8 million in revenue for the local economy**According to the Philadelphia Cultural Alliance's Economic Impact Calculator 2012

CLASSES FOR KIDS & ADULTS

Celebrating 65 years!

BRINGING ART TO LIFE IN DELAWARE COUNT Y SINCE 1948!

SUMMER ART CAMP

MUSIC EVENTS

EXHIBITIONS

super 65 birthday gala On Saturday, May 18, we will celebrate our 65th anniversary with a Birthday Bash like no other.

The Super 65 event will feature live jazz, dancing, and visitors from the past. No celebration would be complete without a pop-up art exhibit and auction.

For more information and to purchase a ticket, please call (610) 566-1713 or visit our website.

414 Plush Mill Rd Wallingford | 610.566.1713 | communityartscenter.org

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Celebrating America’s First

Fair Trade Town

at fig®, we envision a different kind of publication— one that energizes a thriving, sustainable, local economy.

We believe in the power of creative thinking to transform our community.

We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with the Media Fair Trade Committee for the year of 2013.

To support or learn more about the Fair Trade movement go to visitmediapa.com/fairtrade Founder Hal Taussig

a fair trade town with a fair trade university Congratulations to the Penn State Brandywine Fair Trade TrailBlazers who are graduating this May! They made their campus the first Fair Trade University Campus in Pennsylvania. They’ve done educational programs with and for the Media Fair Trade Comittee and organized an amazing art show on their campus with the Fair Trade themed art done by students at The Walden School.

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Fresh Face: my three sons hot dogs & beer emporium

Newly established on the west end of State Street, My Three Sons treats customers to made-to-order “haute” dogs, a vast selection of gourmet beer, and a friendly environment the whole family can enjoy—complete with a vintage Pac Man machine.

Since celebrating their grand opening in December, My Three Sons has been garnering acclaim for their creative array of 10-inch, all beef (gluten-free and vegan too) hotdogs including the top-selling Trailer Dog (topped with homemade chili, nacho cheese, and Fritos corn chips), and the Hometown Dog, an homage to Media topped with mac n’ cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon. My Three Sons hot dogs start with a 10-inch roll delivered fresh from New Jersey, a “soft version of an Italian hoagie roll” that leaves an inch of space to either side of the dog­­—enough to help handle an abundance of delicious toppings with care.

“We drive to New York every two weeks and get five hundred pounds of hot dogs,” says owner Dr. Steven Gariffo. “I've tried every hot dog out there to find the perfect one.”

For Steven and his wife Roxann, opening a restaurant in Media was “a no-brainer.” Steven and his family have lived in Middletown for over a decade and consider Media their hometown. The Gariffos are enthusiastic about bringing My Three Sons to the borough and see the open space and abundance of parking on the west end as an asset to customers. With Dining Under the Stars expanding to include their block, My Three Sons intends to incorporate familyfriendly activities (cotton candy, popcorn, balloon animals, and magic) into their Wednesday night events this summer.

To Steven, a practicing doctor of physical therapy and selfproclaimed “beer geek,” the concept of My Three Sons was a labor of love. “I wanted to give my boys a legacy,” he said, “but I can’t pass down my medical degree.” The Gariffos hope to watch My Three Sons grow along with their children—Luca (13), Matteo (11), and Marcello (8).

fresh. creative. fun.

A hot dog centric beer bar!

Quality takes on classic dogs— embracing their own style of 12 traditional hot dogs paired with their respective “hometown” beer!

Complement your meal with a beer.

Peruse over 300 bottles and 5 rotating taps of beer or mix and match a 6-pack to take home.

Tempt your tastebuds with a family-friendly twist on an American classic. NOW OPEN!

300 West State Street | 610.565.3674 | mythreesonshotdogs.com

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Celtic cuisine a classic irish pub

authentically blending tradition, culture, and the tastes of Ireland.

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113 West State Street | 610.566.5707 | sligomedia.com

Stop for a pour, stay for an experience.

901 North Providence Road | 610.892.8000 | thewaldenschool.org

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NATURAL MEATS COOKED OVER A WOOD-BURNING GRILL MEXICAN CUISINE AUTHENTICALLY PREPARED

A colorful plate

TAKE OUT AND CATERING AVAILABLE

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214 West State Street | 484.442.8741 | Find us on Facebook

OVER 40 HANDSELECTED TEQUILAS LATE NIGHT MENU SERVED UNTIL MIDNIGHT THURSDAY-SATURDAY

. e t a i t a S . r o Sip. Sav E X P E R IE N C E T

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN MEDIA!

A FRENCH BISTRO & WINE BAR

Excite the Senses An authentic French restaurant serving lunch, dinner, & weekend brunch. 38 West State Street. Labellebistro.com

SPANISH-ITALIAN FUSION CUISINE

Contemporary European Taste Spanish-Italian bistro menu & weekly live entertainment.

13 beers on draft, over 40 bottle beers, & full bar.

Great for private parties.

36 West State Street. Picasso-bar.com

LOIC BARNIEU

Owner of Picasso, Diego's, & La Belle Epoque

Thoughful Fashion

NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY LEATHER BAG

BY SCULLY YOGA BAG BY ERDA CLOTHING BY BLUE SKY, BE LOVE , ALTIPLANO TAPESTRY BY SUNSHINE JOY CRYSTALS FROM OUR EARTH SAGE , INCENSE , HERBALS & BOTANICALS

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212 West State Street | 610.627.1177 | sevenstonesgallery.com

GALLERY

Where Friends Are Made Images of Seven Stones Gallery & Cafe captured by Audrey Amaro of MamaOwl Photography. Available for weddings, engagements, family portraits, and the everyday. mamaowlphotography.com

22 South Plum Street | 610.627.2077

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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

LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE Every day, all year

farm market

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SHOP FOR EASTER FLOWERS Plants & flowers arriving at the Garden Center weekly

81 South Pennell Road | 610.566.1680 | wolffsapplehouse.com | Find us on Facebook

TRY OUR PREPARED FOODS Signature Apple BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS & CLASSES FROM OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTORS & MUSICIANS

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Learn, perform, thrive.

LOCATED IN

PIANO, GUITAR, BRASS, WOODWINDS, VOICE , MUSIKGARTEN, AND MORE

Suburban Music School e one @ stag

The Suburban Music School proudly serves the region by providing music education and performance experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Now located at the Stage One Performing Arts Complex in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, the Suburban Music School is excited to offer excellent music instruction to students from throughout the Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester County areas. We are certain we can help anyone reach their musical goals and we look forward to meeting you!

101 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford | 484.442.8586 | suburbanmusicschool.org

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KEVIN SCHRAMM chair of the Media Business Authority

media is home to a variety of merchants and

culturally diverse restaurants. Many merchants are sole-proprietors, which gives customers direct access to these owners and experts... a unique experience that keeps Media’s visitors returning.

One way the Media Business Authority helps to increase Media business patronage is through activities and events. The town becomes a stage for the MBA's year-long calendar of events.

Restaurants are host venues for the music festivals, and merchants become sprawling galleries on 2nd Saturdays in partnership with the Media Arts Council. Streets are closed each Wednesday night in the summer for Dining Under the Stars and for annual events such as the Food Festival. In Media, the year ends and begins with a Times Squareinspired Ball Drop, complete with live music and dancing on State Street.

Driving Media forward

Events like these “make the town fun, bring in new faces, and drive commerce,” says Kevin Schramm, Chair of the Media Business Authority. Held within strolling distance, MBA events are the perfect excuse for visitors to explore all that Media has to offer.

With diverse and interesting business districts, Media is quite walkable (and easily accessible by public transportation).

“Our events provide us an opportunity to advertise the town itself in a broad and more memorable way,” says Kevin. “This helps to keep Media top of mind for people when they are considering where to shop and dine.” The Media Business Authority is committed to enhancing the overall image of the community, attracting new clientele to Media, and providing businesses with opportunities to promote themselves and interact with potential customers.

“Between events, we engage actively in social media to keep the conversation going with our visitors and provide them with information about our merchants.”

A Rose Valley resident for over decade, Media has “always been our downtown,” Kevin says. When not working on behalf of the Media Business Authority, Kevin and his wife Monica own and operate Local Home + Gifts.

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Go to visitmediapa.com for events, happenings, and local information from the MBA | Find us on Facebook & Twitter

A New State of Mind 11th annual americana roots ramble Saturday, April 20 • 5pm-1am

BEN VAUGHN QUARTET

6th annual media downtown car show Sunday, July 14 • 11am-4pm

Michael Cheung

6th annual dining under the stars Every Wed Night, May-Sept. • 5-11pm

Michael Cheung

13th annual state street blues stroll Saturday, June 8 • 5pm-1am

PAUL RISHELL & ANNIE RAINES

Above 2013 events sponsored by the Media Business Authority visitmediapa.com | Find us on Facebook & Twitter

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Artists united

Back row standing: Barbara Tollen, John DiLello, Ellen Cooper Margo Johnson margomjohnson.com, Elizabeth Breakell, G.Kelly Zimmerman.

Middle Row: Fran Lightman Gibson, Heidi Hammel, Ann Guidera-Matey AnnGuideraMatey.com, Lisa Liebman Front Row: Beverly Blume Smith beverlyblumesmith.com. Missing: Pat Scarano, TJ Walsh.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

Heron Crest Studios is a thriving community of professional and serious part-time artists nestled in an old mill building along the West Branch of Chester Creek in Aston, PA. Opened in 2007 by Media artists Heidi Hammel and Claire Brill, it now houses 15 art studios on the 2nd floor of the old Aston Mills. The artists of Heron Crest Studios welcome visitors to their individual studios throughout the year by appointment.

Heron Crest Studios

G. KELLY ZIMMERMAN gkellyzart .com

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ELIZABETH BREAKELL ebreakell.com

JOHN DILELLO dilello107@yahoo.com

HEIDI HAMMEL reclaimed-creations.com

ELLEN COOPER ellencooper.net

FRAN LIGHTMAN GIBSON frangibson.com

PAT SCARANO patscarano.com

739 Mount Road, Aston | 484.574.6018 | Studios available for rent listed at heroncreststudios.com

TJ WALSH timothyj.net

ORNAMENTAL CONTAINERS GENERAL LANDSCAPING WATER FEATURES STONEWORK SEASONAL GARDENING GARDEN MAINTENANCE VEGETABLE GARDENS

Creating beauty FOR 20 YEARS

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

7 South Chester Road, Swarthmore | To learn more call 610.338.0630 | finegardencreations.com

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art in a glass Penns Woods Winery excels at taking the age-old art of winemaking and incorporating cutting-edge production equipment to blend old-world styles with modern techniques. Tractors, tanks, and filters may advance and change, but the art of growing and farming our grapes never changes.

It is this knowledge and age-old techniques that will be passed down from one generation to the next.

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Gino Razzi and Carley Razzi Mack

124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford | 610.459.0808 | pennswoodswinery.com

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

Rothman at Riddle

Joint Pain?

The world-class clinical expertise of the Rothman Institute is at Riddle Hospital.

From the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery or joint replacement, our specialists will work closely with you to provide more options and more answers.

Awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hip & Knee Replacements

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

1.866.347.7800 I rothmaninstitute.com/riddle 1234 Nameofstreet Street

| 123.456.7891 | webaddress.com

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living by design

FROM OUR UNIQUELY STYLISH DECOR to a menu that strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and haute cuisine, some of what makes us Delaware County’s preeminent senior community is easy to see. But, the most important distinctions are in the lifestyle. Whether your idea of a perfect day is painting in the studio then enjoying a glass of wine with neighbors in the pub or an exercise class in the morning and a theater trip in the afternoon, our array of programs is so rich and varied that your biggest challenge might be choosing among all the enjoyable ways to spend your day.

With our low entrance fee and no long-term contract, renting at Plush Mills makes perfect sense for savvy people—you maintain control of your assets. Our independent, local ownership has built a stable and financially strong community, with a rock-solid commitment to residents. And, we are uniquely able to meet your needs now and in the future, from fully independent living to customized personal care.

Visit. You’ll see, it’s a great place to live the good life.

SCHEDULE A TOUR OF PLUSH MILLS Arrange a complimentary tour any day.

To schedule your visit, call Joan Sobel at 610.690.1630

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501 Plush MIll Road, Wallingford | 610.690.1630 | plushmills.com

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

Ed Farace, Produce Manager

Brendan Dougherty, Executive Chef

Make every meal a masterpiece

Visit the SWARTHMORE CO-OP and experience local as an art form!

Amy Miller, Cheesemonger

Lance Neri & Michael Ryan, Meat & Seafood Managers COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

341 Dartmouth Avenue, Swarthmore | 610.543.9805 | swarthmore.coop

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THE 5TH ANNUAL GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE

MARATHON SATURDAY APRIL 06, 2013

Register Online and get $10 off until March 24th.

Marathon Coupon Code: 7737 1/2 Marathon Coupon Code: 7738 COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

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Registration Now Open! | Visit gardenspotvillagemarathon.org to sign up & for more information

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

CARRIE KRESGE, M.D. Radiologist

MEDIA MEDICAL PLAZA FAMILY PRACTICE GASTROENTEROLOGY GERIATRICS INTERNAL MEDICINE LABORATORY SERVICES MEDICAL IMAGING ORTHOPAEDICS OB/GYN

Get to know us MEDIA MEDICAL IMAGING Since 2000, Media Medical Imaging has provided the community with quality imaging services, including mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and more. Our friendly and experienced team includes board-certified radiologists and registered technologists.

Our facility features high-quality, state-of-the-art imaging equipment that offers improved image quality at lower radiation levels. Images are instantly available, providing shorter patient visits and timely interpretations.

For more info or to schedule an appointment, call 610.627.4360 or visit http://ckimaging.crozerkeystone.org.

200 East State Street, Media Medical Plaza | 610.480.5800 | http://mediamedical.crozerkeystone.org

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David Dobbins, Music For Everyone

Carolyn Blish, nationally recognized watercolorist

Red Stein, boxer & retired naval officer

the next chapter in

OUR OUTSTANDING RESIDENTS ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET. Activists & academics. Scientists & spiritual leaders. We attract diverse residents from 37 states with a resort-like lifestyle coupled with all-inclusive lifetime care. Live where your neighbors are just as dynamic as you are!

Nick Kaebnick, photographer Willow Valley Resident Pen Pal Group, Burrows Elementary School

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Visit the Willow Valley Welcome Center. Weekdays 9-5, Saturdays 10-4.

Ken & Valerie Carter, outdoor enthusiasts

600 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster | 800.770.5445 | WillowValleyRetirement.org | RestartRetirement.org

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

Good things come in small packages

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

MEDIAS’S OFFICIALLY LICENSED LOCAL MINI DEALERSHIP Since 1968, Otto’s has been dedicated to outperforming customer expectations. We’re thrilled to open our beautiful new showroom in Exton, Pennsylvania, just minutes from Media. Stop in for our famed customer service—leave in style.

305 West Lincoln Highway, Exton | 877.688.5787 | ottosmini.com

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