Fig West Chester Fall 2012

the art issue

[ meet the creatives of West Chester]

Fig 速 Autumn 2012 | No. 4 | The fresh, fashionable, & f lavorful of West Chester, Pennsylvania

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a home for creativity in downtown west chester ART IS POWERFUL. It can incite real and permanent social change. It can spark emotions not yet experienced. It can draw out forgotten memories. It can connect us to the past and pave new paths into the future.

In simpler terms, art speaks to us.

The artists and creatives living in West Chester are leaving a legacy that goes above and beyond the tangible pieces they create.

The respected working artists at the Chester County Art Association use their talents to teach and enrich the lives of young people.

Students who are excited about the arts tend be more excited about learning overall, with a greater understanding for creative problem solving and higher literacy rates.

The arts also pack an economic punch.

According to Americans for the Arts, the arts and culture industry results in over $166

billion in national economic exchanges every year. Locally, music, dance, and theatre performances at West Chester University and other arts venues bring visitors from the surrounding counties — and their spending power — to the streets of downtown West Chester.

It is our responsibilty to give back to those who have inspired us. We must act to make good things happen. Art needs an audience.

Art needs supporters. Art needs us. Give a hand to creativity in West Chester by buying a painting, giving theater tickets, attending a concert, visiting a gallery, taking an art class, or making a donation.

We hope you find creative inspiration on the following pages of this, the very first Art Issue of Fig® West Chester.

“ A great artist is always before his time or behind it." george edward moore

Enjoy! The Fig® Team

fig® is solely supported by our advertisers and sponsors. support your local fig® businesses and join us in creating a thriving local community. on the cover: the art of

dennis haggerty 1947-2012

DENNIS HAGGERTY was a wellknown Chester County artist with a career spanning over 40 years.

He is best known for his colorful abstract landscapes. Painter, teacher, adventurer, philosopher, friend, the streets of West Chester will miss him.

His trademark “painted envelopes” are featured to the right.

With gratitude to Corrine “Suzie” Pertz for allowing us to feature her Haggerty painting on the cover. Special thanks to Andrew and Natalie Patten for loaning their Haggerty envelopes.

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a conversation with

Mayor Carolyn Comitta

Mayor Comitta believes in the power of creativity. As a longtime supporter of the arts, she currently serves on the Advisory Board of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at West Chester University. She and her husband Tom are avid art collectors and have regularly hosted international music and arts students for over twenty years — the doorway to their home effectively serving as a doorway to the larger creative community.

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with the Mayor to discuss the role of the arts in the future of West Chester.

What are your thoughts on West Chester as an arts destination?

Mayor Comitta discusses her creative vision.

We have many inspiring art galleries in town highlighted by Gallery Walk twice a year. But the creative undercurrent in West Chester runs much deeper than what is seen in the galleries. People are beginning to collaborate in a way that benefits the broader community.

We just celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Turks Head Music Festival and hosted the inaugural Chester County Jazz Festival this summer — and it all happened right here in the borough.

Residents like to live and be where they feel included and part of the community.

Art events and music festivals create that feeling. The arts draw people together.

We also have a nationally respected University with talented young people, a great faculty, and new creative ideas that regenerate each year. All of these attributes come together to make West Chester an arts destination for the region filled with creative energy.

What is your creative vision for the future of the Borough?

The success of West Chester is based on a process more than a product. It’s about bringing a diverse group of people together to talk about West Chester's strengths and how those strengths can position us for future success — that’s the process. As Mayor, I have a tremendous opportunity to make these conversations happen.

“The future of West Chester and the arts is about creating partnerships."

What made you decide to become Mayor?

In 2006, while serving as a Borough Council member, I conducted my first town meeting. We invited people from all sectors and parts of the community including Borough and WCU department heads, residents from town, and business owners.

We had a tremendous turnout and it was such an inspiring conversation.

Soon after, Madeleine Wing Adler (the former first female president of WCU) asked me, “What are you going to do next Carolyn, run for Mayor?” The rest is history. As Mayor, I am in a great position to effectively bring people together and facilitate the change that will move the borough of West Chester forward.

To get involved and join the conversation, go to west-chester.com/mayor.php

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the arts at west chester univers 140 years

CREATIVE CAREERS:

of preparing students to excel in creative careers

Meet two West Chester University graduates who get creative every day.

JUSTIN RENTZEL received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from West Chester University in 2008, where he placed first in the Senior Art show for conceptual development and design.

Justin is now working as an Art Director at the Philadelphia-based design and marketing firm Mighty Engine, where he spearheads design projects and advertising campaigns through multiple types of media, with clients large and small, ensuring every client is completely satisfied from the largest idea down to the smallest pixel. Justin is also an active member in the Philly Ad Club YP and AIGA Philadelphia, where he is responsible for planning and coordinating the Philadelphia Design Awards.

Learn more about Justin and his work by visiting justinrentzel.com.

BRIDGET COOK received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Technical Theatre from West Chester University in 2004. While attending WCU, she served as Stage Manager for many shows, including AND THE WORLD GOES ROUND, for which she received the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCTF) Award for Excellence in Stage Management.

Since graduation, Bridget has served as Stage Manager at numerous Philadelphia– Area professional theaters including Act II Playhouse, The Prince Music Theatre, and The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Bridget is currently the Company Manager at Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC), one of the country’s top producers of contemporary American theatre and musicals.

Justin Rentzel, Art Director Bridget Cook, Company Manager

a creative foundation

06 visit wcupa.edu/cvpa for more information about the arts programs at wcu

KNAUER GALLERY EXHIBITS Open Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM DEPARTMENT OF ART FACULTY EXHIBITION September 5 – October 19 Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 12, 5-8 PM ASIAN ART October 29 – November 16 Selected works from private collections.

THE HUMAN IMAGE November 28 – December 14 Works by Gus Sermas and Robert Waddington. Artist Reception: Wednesday, November 28, 5-8 PM

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Be a part of our next half-century of performances that dreams are built upon. wcupa.edu/CVPA/theatreDance to learn more.

E.O. BULL CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALLERY Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM Saturday, 12 PM - 4 PM A RETROSPECTIVE: TOM BOSTELLE September 4 – October 19 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 9, 1-4 PM A RETROSPECTIVE: BILL FREELAND November 5 – December 14 Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 14, 5-8 PM

SHE LOVES ME MADELEINE WING ADLER THEATRE October 26, 27 at 8 PM November 1, 2, 3 at 8 PM Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick The basis for the hit movie “You’ve Got Mail,” She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, yet this musical is as universal and relevant as ever in this age of internet romances.

COALESCENE, A DANCE CONCERT MADELEINE WING ADLER THEATRE November 9, 10 at 8 PM November 10 at 2 PM University Dance Company’s annual fall concert includes

work by current WCU dance faculty and guest artists from the Philly metro area and beyond.

THE MOUSETRAP E.O. BULL CENTER MAINSTAGE THEATRE November 29, 30 at 8 PM December 1 at 8 PM December 1, 2 at 2 PM When a group of strangers are trapped together at a manor house during a snowstorm, they soon discover one of them is a murderer! Currently in its 60th year in London, The Mousetrap will have you gripping onto the edge of your seat!

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3 T IA DORSEY Now dancing with Modern dance companies around Philadelphia.

6 4 M ATT WILLIAMS “MANCAKES” BRANDING AND PACKAGING digital / package design 5 S HELAGH PETERSON STONEWARE BUTTER DISH fired clay 6 K ATHERINE PORTER “WHY YES, STRANGE MAN, I WOULD LOVE TO PAINT IN YOUR BACKYARD” paint on canvas

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THE ARTS PROGRAMS at West Chester University offer more than a creative outlet for students; for many, these curriculums offer a strong foundation in the arts that will lead to a rewarding and enriching career.

These young artists are going places — West Chester University is helping them get there.

visit wcupa.edu to learn more about the arts programs at west chester university

Dr. John Baker Chairperson, Department of Art, West Chester University; Board Member of The Art Trust Joseph Cafarchio Executive VP and Chief Lending Officer, Meridian Bank Karen DiVincenzo VP, Manager of Retail Banking and Cash Management, Meridian Bank

WHEN MERIDIAN BANK OPENED ITS WEST CHESTER OFFICE IN 2005, they not only brought a business to the heart of our community, they made a commitment to supporting its cultural side. Their 16 West Market Street location had been an active art gallery, so instead of filling it with typical bank appointments, their business was built around the existing gallery aesthetic. Meridian then helped found The Art Trust of Chester County, a nonprofit organization with the mission of linking business and the arts.

The Art Trust mounts six to eight major exhibits each year and takes part in many local art events.

“The concept has been a great success,” says Meridian chairman and CEO Chris Annas. “It’s much more than some pictures hung on a wall in some corner of a bank branch. This is a full-service bank AND a real art gallery. It demonstrates Meridian’s uniquely innovative approach to banking and our high level of support for organizations and causes throughout our growing service area.” Liz Ruff, Art Trust president, agrees. “It’s exciting to bring new art to the area and grow

a colorful partnership the business and art communities’ understanding of their shared challenges and opportunities. We are grateful for Meridian’s unique, long-term commitment to our organization and our mission.”

While Meridian offers a host of highly convenient online banking options, we suspect West Chester customers might prefer visiting the branch to do business. On the walls hang photographs and paintings, three-dimensional sculptures, and even striking graphic design work.

As you do your banking, your eyes are encouraged to wander those walls, to see things from another perspective, and to remember to recognize beauty in even the most routine of your daily activities. We applaud Meridian for making a trip to the bank more like an escape into the visual arts and less like an errand.

Find out more about these creative partners at thearttrust.com and meridianbanker.com.

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music. dance. magic.

DISCOVER WHAT'S "LIVE" IN WEST CHESTER!

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TEMPESTA DI MARE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 7:30 PM Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Adults $20 Seniors/Students $15 Tempesta di Mare performs baroque music on period instruments with “a zest and virtuosity that transcends style and instrumentations.”

—PHILADELPHIA'S CITY PAPER. tempestadimare.org

celebrate the arts with us this season

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HERITAGE BRASS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 7:30 PM Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Free and open to the public, tickets required Heritage Brass features the diverse talents of professional musicians whose commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction. heritageofamericaband.af.mil

Now in its 18th season, the Live! performance series at West Chester University just gets better and better. This season offers music from Baroque to Celtic and dance that ranges from fiery Spanish flamenco to the graceful beauty of a Japanese folkloric troupe.

THE UNBELIEVABLES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7:30 PM Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Adults $15 Seniors/Students $10 These four performers are a talented quartet of entertainers, all joining forces to deliver a fun-filled evening of laughter, amazement, and wonder. scottalexandermagic.com, adamace.com, puckmagic.com A CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND 2012: MUSICAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2 PM & 7:30 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2 PM Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Adults $20 Seniors/Students $15 The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company returns to West Chester and invites you to come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in an all-new Musical Holiday Spectacular for 2012.

OceanCityTheatreCompany.com RUNA SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 7:30 PM Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Adults $20 Seniors/Students $15 Runa draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and offers a contemporary and refreshing approach to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. runamusic.com

Come out and discover what's "Live" at West Chester University! wcupa.edu/WCULive LA PASION FLAMENCA 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 3 PM Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Adults $20 Seniors/Students $15 Driven by the fiery cante jondo, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana provides passion and drama in their inspiring program La Pasion Flamenca. flamenco-vivo.org BRIAN CONWAY, BILLY MCCOMISKEY, & BRENDAN DOLAN FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 7:30 PM Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Adults $20 Seniors/Students $15 Brian Conway, 1986 senior all-Ireland champion on fiddle; Billy McComiskey, winner of seven all-Ireland button accordion championships; and keyboardist Brendan Dolan will present an evening of traditional Irish music. brianconway.com Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University

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artist Juan Terrero an uncommon journey

“ I don’t see mediums, I just see color."

ART ISN’T SUPPOSED TO BE TYPICAL. And neither is the artist.

This is what comes to mind when you first meet Juan Terrero. His soulful presence belies years of harsh life experience.

Etched into his arms are marks from this past; many of these tattoos were acquired during time spent in prison. "I was on the streets at age 13," says Juan.

Juan's first foray into the art world occurred underneath the streets of New York City, as he and his friends left their grafittied marks on subway cars.

Having lived in the Bronx, Miami, and the Dominican Republic, Juan has seen — and experienced — it all.

Today, Juan can be found working on his art at Ruins Recycled. In the spirit of rejuvenation, all of Juan’s work is textured with the fibers of 100-year-old salvaged wood. You can also find his mural work decorating the walls of West Chester's Roots Cafe, commissioned by owner and chef Dan Celluci.

A demolition man and constructionist by day, Juan is a caring family man who expresses his freedom and new outlook on life through his work. “I want to people to see and know my past,” says Juan.

It’s a truly remarkable story of a man who hasn’t taken the traditional route to get to where he is today. And every painting is an insight into his journey.

12 510 east barnard street, unit 7-8 | juandterreroart.com

Juan at his studio space at Origin & Ash’s design warehouse

Rich's work is collected throughout the country and is available locally at the Merchant of Menace Re-Imaginers Gallery in Marshallton.

the re-imaginer ARTIST AND CRAFTSMAN RICH DUNBRACK sees the world a little differently. Where the rest of us see objects destined for the landfill, Rich re-imagines new and exciting uses for them. Dunbrack hunts in scrap yards, demolition sites, and flea markets throughout the country to discover treasures yet to be reborn. His work infuses new purpose and exuberance into that which conventional wisdom tells us is no longer useful.

Rich’s art embraces the natural beauty of imperfection and the unlimited universe of possibilities. A magical imagination, a touch of humor, and materials gleaned from the American landscape comprise Rich’s wonderfully creative work. Re-imagined sleigh rails, antique croquet balls, boot jacks, musical instruments, stained glass, and architectural effects from Victorian-era homes combine with centuries-old, reclaimed barn wood to form whimsical, one-of-a-kind pieces — armoires, bookcases, sideboards, tables, and grandfather clocks.

“My work is sort of forever stuff, heirloom stuff,” says Dunbrack. “It is built to last for generations. The materials that go into making the pieces have stood the test of time. Some of the components are already hundreds of years old. If what you put around your house has good vibes and good energy,” Rich explains, “how can you go wrong? It’s about picking up things that speak to you…things that are good for the soul. You surround yourself with that, and you’re going to be a happy person.”

13 1351 west strasburg road, village of marshallton | 610.344.7774 | themerchantofmenace.net

local f ind art in West Chester

ART IS THE THREAD OF CREATIVITY THAT CONNECTS A COMMUNITY.

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Created as a networking opportunity for local artists in the tri-state area, Clay Rocket strives to bring original art out of the studio and into the world.

Using un-leased buildings we create a 'Gallery For Lease' setting up a temporary gallery and formal exhibition. Look for Clay Rocket's pop up gallery soon.

Kent Studios at Z Gallery, right in the heart of West Chester on Gay Street, boasts a fantastic First Friday ritual from 5-9 featuring new artists each month, from sculpture and ceramics to watercolors and oils. Our framing studio is part of the 50-year-old wholesale framer KENT STUDIOS. “Nobody beats our framing prices in the tri-state area.”

As one of the area's leading custom picture framers, it is our pleasure to offer you one of the largest selections of museum quality picture framing materials and a superior selection of fine artwork by regional and national artists. Please visit us at the corner of Route 52 and Birmingham Road, conveniently located just outside of West Chester. Ample free parking.

clayrocket.com 610.322.0182

109 West Gay Street kentstudios.net 610.696.5515

1000 Lenape Road strodesmill.com 610.429.9093

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ART

A VISION TO REJUVENATE Creativity finds a home in the galleries of West Chester. Take a walk downtown and you'll find everything from large-scale works on stretched canvas to fused glass. A gallery is a meeting ground — a place where an artist's private world and the public sphere can connect. The galleries on this page offer our local artists an outlet for their livelihood. Stop in, say hello, visit an opening.

And fall in love with the art of West Chester.

3 Artists | 3 Dimensions

David Haines | Kim Z | Michael Fr anklin

August 1 > September 24 | Artists’ Reception | September 7

Fall E xhibition | S Y NE | An Artists' Consortium September 26 > November 26 | Artists’ Reception | October 5

Visual Expansion Gallery is historic downtown West Chester’s oldest gallery, located at 126 North High Street by the new Hotel Warner.

We invite you to choose from among our fine collection of West Chester, Brandywine Valley School, abstract, and international artists. We will provide expert custom framing to create fabulous results that suit every taste.

We also offer expert Conservation services for your art and frames.

Exhibiting emerging and established artists with a fresh perspective on creative approach and a wide range of media and pricing. The Art Trust is a nonprofit organization enhancing the cultural environment of the region by linking business and philanthropy with the arts.

Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery thanks everyone for their patience during the renovation. We are excited to be reopened and hope that everyone comes by to visit. We have great things planned for 2013, our Thirtieth Anniversary, and new jewelry is arriving for this up-andcoming holiday season.

126 North High Street visualexpansiongallery.com 610.436.8697

16 West Market Street thearttrust.com 484.467.1664

23 North High Street sunsethillgallery.com 610.692.0374

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Cancer Survivors Eileen, Paul, and Carrie. Photographed with Marge Lang (Program Coordinator).

creativity in healing HER PENCIL FLOATS ATOP A BLANK PAGE of paper, leaving thin lines in its wake. Pausing from her concentration she looks up — pink bandana tied tight across her head, wide eyes peering through rectangular rimmed glasses.

“It’s for a girlfriend of mine who’s pregnant,” states Carrie Buller. “She saw my artwork online and asked if I’d be willing to paint something for her and her child.” The image of a bed began to take shape as a light-hearted conversation ensued about the number of monkeys jumping on the bed in the popular nursery rhyme.

This is the scene at the Chester County Arts Association (CCAA) as cancer survivors channel their thoughts and enjoy conversation centered around art. With a belief in a holistic approach to cancer, The Chester County Hospital supports the creation of the group, founded by Chester County Hospital Oncology Social Worker Marge Lang and Chester County Hospital cancer survivor and Art Therapist Sharon DeNault five years ago with the added encouragement of Sharon’s oncologist, William Luginbuhl, M.D. The cancer survivors’ art therapy group is one of seven support groups currently offered at The Chester County Hospital.

It augments the breakthrough clinical care provided at the hospital, affiliated with the Penn Cancer Network, by a roster of more than a dozen oncology specialists who use progressive technology and procedures to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. The art support group happened after Sharon, as a cancer patient, spent time with a trial group for general cancer support that covered a multitude of mediums including Art Therapy. It was the curative effects from that Did you know? brief art session, combined with a personal background in Robotic technology the arts, that inspired her to encourage the hospital to co— used in minimally establish the group with Marge. The tightly woven group invasive surgery — is laughs, chats, and consoles between strokes of vibrant called “da Vinci,” acrylics and subdued watercolors. Projects in various named for the stages begin to materialize as everyone’s focus is split prominent painter and inventor of the between the easels in front of them and the conversation 15th century. around the room. And so, on a Thursday evening when the halls of the Chester County Art Association fall quiet and calm, a light emanates from a room in the back and outbursts of laughter are heard — to remind us what it’s like to feel alive.

Recognized for his study of human anatomy, da Vinci also designed the first known robot in history. The Chester County Hospital uses the da Vinci Si to treat gynecological and urological cancers.

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in the studio with 2 west chester artists “IN 1990 I DISCOVERED BEADS AND THEIR MANY WONDROUS ATTRIBUTES AND CREATIVE POTENTIAL AS A FINE ART MEDIUM.” After twenty years I am still captivated today by the qualities of color, light reflection, refraction, and texture of beads as a unique fine art medium. I believe they lend themselves beautifully to my subject matter while maintaining an engaging and thought provoking examination from the viewer.

I’m often asked how many beads I think I’ve stitched together! There’s really no way for me to know, as I’m strictly an improvisational bead worker. I don’t graph or count the beads. I only know that it’s been many, many, many beads. Too many to ever count. By its very nature, beadwork gives me a sense of completion.

While working I become meditative; beadwork is inherently a meditative and inward seeking process. As the rhythm of the beadwork stills and quiets my mind, a natural force begins on an almost subconscious level, which has inevitably and most always provided me with the means of creatively finding answers to many of my life’s toughest questions.

Kim Z

Find Kim Z's work at The Art Trust in West Chester or online at kimzart.com.

Sculptural Beadwork Artist

“THE EXCITEMENT AND UNPREDICTABILITY OF THE RAKU PROCESS FIRES THE IMAGINATION, ALTHOUGH IT IS AN UNFORGIVING AND DEMANDING MEDIUM, WHICH CAN TEST THE ARTIST TO THE LIMITS.” I find it to be the best medium to express my work, allowing exploration in varied techniques and opportunities I wouldn’t otherwise have with a typical kiln firing.

The beauty of any ceramics is that it involves the magic and science of the four elements: earth, water, and air. The fourth and most important of all being fire. It’s the fire that converts the clay from soft and perishable into an imperishable object.

Perhaps the child in me is still completely enamored with the magic of fire because I am still inspired with awe every time I remove a piece from the kiln and see the wonder of colors the mix of fire, glaze, and reduction of oxygen can produce. And although the very nature of ceramics requires an artist to plan each project very carefully before proceeding, I find myself relying very much on my intuition to see the project through to the end.

Find Michael's work at The Art Trust in West Chester.

Michael Franklin

Sculptural Raku With Metalwork

FIND MICHAEL & KIM Z'S WORK IN THE ART TRUST GALLERY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24

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the art of the brew Crafting fine, fresh beers on location, Iron Hill knows the art of the brew.

Visit Iron Hill this fall for seasonal releases to complement your favorite dish. And be sure to check our website for exciting brewing events.

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where food and drink echo our past

Linguini Nonna

21 116 east gay street | 610.430.0203 | nonnaswc.com

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EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS & BALSAMIC VINEGARS ON TAP CUSTOM OPTIONS AVAILABLE GOURMET FOOD & GIFTS

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TRY OUR STICKY BUCKET MAPLE SYRUP Harvested with love and care locally, these maple products are made with 100% pure Pennsylvania Maple sap on site.

26 south high street | 610.429.0292 | atasteofolive.com

bringing the arts together

The Uptown Entertainment Alliance is a passionate volunteer group of local residents working to enhance and promote the cultural, economic, and civic life in Greater West Chester by bringing film, live theatre, music, dance, and other community events and arts to uptown West Chester.

To find out more, volunteer, or donate visit: uptownwc.org/donate

BRANDYWINE BALLET Brandywine Ballet continues to raise the barre on Chester County dance! In recent years, the company has earned permission from the George Balanchine Trust to perform Balanchine ballets, as well as premiered works by reputable Philadelphia choreographers Matthew Neenan, Ronen Koresh, Meredith Rainey, and Christopher Fleming.

Join us for performances of Dracula and The Nutcracker this upcoming season. tickets: 610.696.2711 | brandywineballet.org

THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY OF CHESTER COUNTY GSSCC celebrates 25 years in West Chester!

Join us for our exciting Anniversary Season.

25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT Nov 16 & 17 | Holy Trinity Episcopal Church TRIAL BY JURY Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2 | Chester County Justice Center H.M.S. PINAFORE Feb 7 -10 | Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, WCU information and tickets: GSSChesco.org or 610.269.5499

THE BRANDYWINE SINGERS The Brandywine Singers is a select chamber ensemble dedicated to performing the very best in choral music. Join us for a year of Peace, Love, & Harmony (and wine!) as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary Season.

THIS FALL JOIN US FOR: 20TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE & WINE TASTING October 14 | Chadds Ford Historical Society PEACE - CHORAL MUSIC OF RANDALL THOMPSON & OTHERS Nov 2 & 4 | West Chester & Philadelphia OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS For tickets and performance schedule visit thebrandywinesingers.org Nov 30 | West Chester

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AN ENGLISH PUB Artfully inviting

lunch, dinner & brunch wednesday-Monday 11aM to Midnight Join us to savor our handpicked selection of doMestic and international beers and ciders with a focus on english brewing traditions.

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Monthly events and specials

1383 north chatham road, coatesville | 610.383.0600 | thewhiptavern.com

THE WHIP’S authentic pub atmosphere is a casual and inviting place to try traditional English dishes created from local, sustainable ingredients. Bangers and Mash, Scotch Eggs, Welsh Rarebit and Sticky Toffee Pudding are just a few of the delectable offerings that have earned rave reviews and a loyal following among British expatriates and English-fare converts.

PICTURED (L-R): Alan Hudson (manager), Wyatt P. Lash (executive chef)

FINE ART ANTIQUES HANDMADE RUGS INTERIOR DESIGN ACCESSORIES 19th century Romantic Landscape, oil on canvas, 36" x 24"

LARGE OIL on canvas by painter Jack Wozniak.

Bertoia chairs by Knoll, ca. 1955.

Ceramic sculpture by Margert Wozniak.

Zena's one-of-a-kind jewelry by artist Elizabeth Matthews.

Owner Zena Croydon holds Advanced Degrees in Art (MFA) from University of Chicago and has taught art at major universities.

25 14 west gay street | 610.430.3316

“ I f we don't support the arts, we're going to have a short story."

authentic

Darcie Goldberg

READ ALL ABOUT THE CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION ON THE FOLLOWING 12 PAGES >>>

ABOVE: Darcie Goldberg with the students of the Chester County Art Association.

INSET: Darcie's fine art photographs taken in China and India.

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“WE LEARN ABOUT ancient civilizations from the art they left behind, and if we don’t support the arts, well then we’re going to have a pretty short story.” And so, everyday, down at the blue cinder block building at the west end of Gay Street, Darcie Goldberg is harboring a facility that documents life through the minds and hands of children, casual artists, and professionals.

Darcie Goldberg became the executive director for the Chester County Art Association in 1998, although she had her hand in the art scene here in West Chester long before that. Over the years, Darcie has encouraged artists to create and share; she

has poured herself into people through time, persistence, and dedication. Perhaps, this is where we separate her from others with the title “Executive Director” as we sat down to chat with her on the back patio at the art center, surrounded by the sounds of buzzing campers making new friends on their lunch break. Smaller campers were inclined to take a seat right next to Darcie, older campers couldn’t wait to tell her of their day so far, teen volunteers were eager to report their recent camper successes, and adult teachers were beaming just to see their friend. > READ MORE ONLINE: FIGWESTCHESTER.COM/AUTHENTIC

figwestchester.com | learn more about the ccaa: chestercountyarts.org

WHERE ART MAKES A DIFFERENCE CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION

MARY-ELLEN H. ALLEN, ESQ. President, Board of Directors Chester County Art Association truly believes that art does make a difference and has involved community members in the arts since its inception. A renovated and updated facility will allow CCAA to continue to realize our mission to promote experiences in the arts through award-winning classes, community outreach, and a wide array of solo and member shows. I am honored to serve as President of the Board of Directors during this exciting time as we create a building that will improve our organization and enrich the community for years to come.

WHERE ART MATTERS This visioning piece for CCAA is sponsored by:

R UBINSTEIN’S WHERE SER VICE AND PRICE MEET

SINCE 1915

GOLDBERG & MUTH THE INJURY LAWYERS

“Self-Portrait of N. C. Wyeth” 1940

CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION IS A NONPROFIT CULTURAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS THROUGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION, EXHIBITIONS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

CCAA BELIEVES THAT ART DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HAS ENHANCED THE COMMUNITY BY INVOLVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ASPIRATIONS IN THE ARTS SINCE 1931.

CCAA was founded as The Sketch Club by several prominent artists and community leaders including renowned illustrators William Palmer Lear, N.C. Wyeth, and Dr. Christian Brinton, an internationally known art critic and early promoter of the Modernist art movement.

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1930S

“…Making Chester county more actively and courageously art conscious… it is a congenial task.”

Dr. Christan Brinton Horace Pippin enters two paintings in CCAA’s Annual Invitational. N.C. Wyeth comments on the fine quality of his work and plans a solo show.

1940S

The Sketch Club has 36 members and $1 membership.

The original group met weekly to sketch and plan exhibits, many of them featuring the works of the young Andrew Wyeth as well as those of other soonto-be celebrated artists such as Horace Pippin, Tom Bostelle, Barclay Rubincam, Philip Jamison, Peter Sculthorpe, and Harry Dunn.

In those early years, members met mostly in private homes. Finally, in the early 1950s, local resident Mary E. Page Allinson donated more than an acre of land on the edge of West Chester. It was here that the present art center was built in 1953. In 1974, another gift from West Chester resident W.W. “Chick” Laird expanded the property to a total of five acres. Bequests from Stewart Huston and Alison Farmer Wescott enabled the addition of a second gallery as well as several spacious studios in the mid 1970s.

EXPANDING THE REALM OF ART OUTSIDE CHESTER COUNTY Ground breaking at 100 North Bradford Avenue

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1950S

Multi-faceted and devoted CCAA President Albert Davis designs the Bradford Avenue building. November 15, 1952 groundbreaking. September 13, 1953 building officially opened.

1980S-NOW In the 81 years since its founding, CCAA has held to its mission as a community-minded organization and has grown almost exponentially to include an amazing array of activities and “ArtReach” programs. These include popular summer art camps; FREE art classes in Kennett Square; and a satellite facility known as the Exton Square Studio, a gallery/gift shop/classroom space in the Exton Square Mall. There is also an ever-expanding curriculum of classes for adults and children alike, with vital scholarships provided for those most in need.

CCAA at any one time can be home to the cancer survivors’ art therapy group, weekly Irish dance classes, or yoga classes. CCAA artists have, for several years, worked with veterans at the Coatesville VA Medical Center’s In-Patient Psychiatry Unit. CCAA has been a venue for community groups like Build-a-Band and for several years partnered with West Chester University and the Chester County Intermediate Unit to bring to West Chester free field-trip performances by the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour.

HISTORY OF THE CCAA LOGO CCAA’s logo was designed by N.C. Wyeth. It has been in use representing CCAA since the Art Center’s very early days.

Since 1973 CCAA has hosted ‘Adventure Trips’ to museums and private collections in Philadelphia, Washington, and New York as well as traveling to attend numerous blockbuster Broadway shows.

Allinson Gallery Exhibition, 1950

CCAA Members’ Show at the Chester County Courthouse

WHERE CREATIVITY IS BORN THE TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION

JOIN IN ON THE CREATIVITY Adult Classes Solo & Group Exhibitions Teen & Youth Classes WHERE THE COMMUNITY CONNECTS Volunteers have long been what keeps CCAA going, whether they are Summer Teen Volunteers who help out in the classrooms, adult students and artists who help with managing and hanging exhibitions, or retirees who help maintain the art center building. All of these supporters put the “community” in community art center.

And CCAA’s teacher-artists are the finest practicing artists in the area, all of them holding bachelor’s or master’s degrees in art. CCAA offers classes at all levels for children, teens,

and adults throughout the year in all media: drawing, ceramics, painting — whether you’re a landscape, portrait, or abstract artist — sculpture, jewelry making, anime, printmaking, photography, fashion design, multi-media collage, and 3D art. And this is just a sampling. An award-winning CCAA class may be 8 or 10 weeks long, giving a strong foundation in technique, methods, art history, or a one-day workshop that adds a new approach or medium to your artistic repertoire. Visit our website to join a class!

Workshops for All Ages Art Show Receptions Gallery Talks Community Events

Pictured L to R: Sherri Schultz, Rhoda Kahler, Darcie Goldberg, Monique Kendikian-Sarkessian, Marisa Marlowe, Karen Delaney. Left to right, back row: Bette Naughton, Jeff Dippel, Joe Fuiman, Mary Beaumont, Kathy Miller, Ann Christie, Jill Benjamin, Maria Tesone, Abby Hall.

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“It’s a place where I can let my imagination flow”

“CCAA has been one of the most enriching experiences in my life”

“CCAA has graciously given the Chester County Hospital’s Art Therapy Support group the space to have our art time together. The love and support they have shown us has certainly made a huge difference in helping to raise the spirits of those in the group.”

SHARON DENAULT Adult Volunteer & Leader of Cancer Survivors’ Art Therapy Group “I have been taking art classes at CCAA since I was 5 or 6, so for almost 10 years.

CCAA has meant so much to me; the art center has helped me improve my skills and technique and I have developed so many close relationships with the terrific people there.

It's great working as a volunteer now! I love working with kids and seeing all their amazing artwork. It's especially neat when kids come back to CCAA over the years because you really see the progress they make as artists.”

SHEA MCNEIL Young Student & Teen Volunteer “As a new resident in the area and beginning art student, I particularly valued the great instructors and training at CCAA plus the chance to make new friends there who shared my art interest.”

FANNY WARREN Adult Student & Volunteer

DENNIS HAGGERTY PHILIP JAMISON CHARLES JAY PICTURED BELOW

ADRIAN MARTINEZ

CCAA WAS STARTED BY A GROUP OF HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED AND COMMITTED ARTISTS, and that legacy continues on in artists like Dennis Haggerty, Philip Jamison, Charles Jay, and Adrian Martinez, whose muchsought-after artwork is collected by private collectors and museums alike. Their work represents the incredible depth, range, and richness of art being created today. As CCAA turns another page in its history — heading toward its 82nd year — a new generation of CCAA artists and teachers continues to demand the very best from themselves and their art.

ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, MEET THE ARTISTS & TEACHERS OF CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION

MEET THE CREATIVES

Philip Jamison

Dennis Haggerty

Charles Jay

Adrian Martinez

DENNIS HAGGERTY 1947-2012 To become a recognized artist requires years of dedication and passion: Dennis Haggerty had these.

He spent all his years making a difference with his art here in West Chester and afar. But it was not only with his art that he made a difference; as a teacher, he inspired, encouraged, and sparked creativity in children in ways that would stay with them for a lifetime.

He truly touched the future. Dennis will be sadly missed: he left such a mark on our community — he painted the sky.

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JEFF SCHALLER MONIQUE KENDIKIANSARKESSIAN

ERICA BROWN BIO: Jeff’s encaustic paintings and silk screens have been exhibited throughout the United States and abroad. He’s worked on commissioned murals—including the art at Iron Hill restaurants—and with the City of Philadelphia on a mural for SEPTA. He was the recipient of the prestigious Philadelphia Museum of Art Purchase Award and an Arts Fellowship from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

BIO: Monique earned her BFA in painting at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. Her work has been shown at numerous exhibitions across the country: in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Boston, Delaware, and in the Philadelphia area. “I love the process of painting,” she says, “how the paint glides on from one color to the next, and what happens when colors touch...”

BIO: Erica is a Philadelphia area native.

She is both self-taught and largely influenced by her education at Tyler School of Art. She has been involved in several solo shows, group shows, and donated pieces to charity auctions.

Ms. Brown has a background in art education and art therapy. She currently resides and has her studio in West Chester.

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Jeff Schaller has recently partnered with other CCAA artists on the Size Matters show and the Chester County Open Studio Tour. Monique Kendikian-Sarkessian’s work often wins Excellence Awards in CCAA Members’ Shows; she taught the Learning from the Masters and Watercolor/Acrylic classes at CCAA’s Summer Art Camps this year. One of Erica Brown’s large-scale works is currently featured in a mural installation at the Daily Local News in its Community MediaLab and Conference space.

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JOHN HANNAFIN

BIO: John is an oil painter with a particular focus on landscape and Chester County’s barns and historic architecture. Hannafin’s Art Across America project saw him traveling around the country painting and filming national parks; his projects have been featured on several television networks and frequently at the Chester County Historical Society.

RHODA KAHLER

BIO: Rhoda is an incredibly sought-after ceramic artist continuing to push the envelope of how all the qualities of clay can be intuited and explored. Kahler works in tile and sculpture (of all sizes) and is widely known. Her work, she says, “usually starts with a fortuitous glimpse of some random point of inspiration catching my eye, forcing me to stop and take a closer look, embracing texture, line, and emotion.”

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KAREN DELANEY

BIO: Karen creates nuanced and intriguing metal sculpture. She has exhibited in several galleries and group shows in the US and Europe. After earning her MFA, she turned to teaching and worked at the Carnegie Museum of Art as a program manager and also teaching a range of studio classes.

“I like working with steel,” Delaney says, “because of its strength and color and the immediacy of the welding technique.”

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John Hannafin has been a particularly successful participant in two recent plein air painting festivals/art shows/sales:Plein Air Brandywine Valley and CCAA’s Paint the Town. Rhoda Kahler’s solo exhibition schedule is daunting; still, she makes time to regularly teach the Teen Clay class and Summer Camp ceramic classes. She has just been awarded a Guest Artist residency at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Karen Delaney has just finished teaching a teen class on creating chess boards and sculptural chess sets by hand. Her work was recently featured at a show organized by CCAA at Penn State Great Valley.

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WHERE CREATIVITY INSPIRES OUR FUTURE BE A PART OF A VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY IN CHESTER COUNTY VICTORIA WYETH, Visionary “My family has a long history with CCAA and in this community. I choose to be part of CCAA particularly for the children. It is a positive, happy, light-hearted and safe place for them. I’ve been — for such a long time ­— a huge advocate of getting the community involved in the arts. You come to CCAA and you see these teachers with so much creativity, girls designing prom dresses with 3D skirts of tissue paper, and you realize what a crucial outlet this is for kids. They can discuss their emotions, explore the psychological, social, intellectual — and feel cool doing it. You don’t have to be a Rembrandt, Picasso, or Wyeth to make and experience art. And Darcie is awesome; it has been her enthusiasm and spearheading of amazing arts projects that have kept me involved with CCAA. I’ve spoken on behalf of CCAA, acted as juror and member of the Board, have hosted Halloween balls, and even auctioned myself off for this place.

Thinking ahead to the future: I hope CCAA can even further expand its scholarship programs so that more kids can be exposed to the arts and call this place home. I feel those in the community with financial resources have a moral obligation to support the arts and to help with this type of growth.”

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“The visual arts engage children in a way that nothing else can. The arts show children that there can be more than one answer to a question — and when children see their parents encouraging participation in the visual arts — through extracurricular classes like those CCAA offers year-round — it shows them what the adults in their lives believe is important.” JILL BENJAMIN, Teaching Artist

JOIN US THE ADDITION AND PROPOSED RENOVATIONS will include a new ceramics studio with an outdoor studio terrace, digital media studio, a faculty workroom and library, and gallery shop.

Renovations will take place in the existing lobby, art galleries, and sculpture and flexible studios.

Sustainability will play a large role, including incorporating natural daylighting throughout and the use of recycled building materials.

“My hope for the future of Chester County Art Association is that it continues to serve so many adults and children so well, at all their many levels of talent and interest. We are blessed to have a community art center right in West Chester where anyone and everyone who comes in the door can have an experience in the arts.”

Vivian Lasko, Donor and supporter of CCAA

Project designed by Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects.

STEVE MOONEY Member of CCAA Board of Directors & Visionary for the expansion project

“The planned renovations will ensure that CCAA’s important contributions to the arts and the community will be available for future generations. The building and program upgrades will also allow CCAA to participate in the new technologies available to the arts.” chestercountyarts.org

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LET’S GET STARTED

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? Join the arts at CCAA — become a member, take a class, visit our galleries, buy art by our local artists at both our West Chester galleries and at CCAA’s Exton Square Studio, show your artwork in our exhibitions, donate to our ArtReach programs, make a donation to support our renovations, have your business sponsor an event, consider planned giving or creating a scholarship fund, rent out our space, volunteer, have a clay, tie-dye, or girls’ night out party — make a difference through the arts! Online at chestercountyarts.org Call us! 610.696.5600

CCAA CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION

100 NORTH BRADFORD AVENUE WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 610.696.5600 FIND US ON FACEBOOK CHESTERCOUNTYARTS.ORG

baked. beautiful.

now OPEN Proud to be West Chester owned and operated.

YORI’S BAKERY CHURCH STREET

BAKED FRESH EVERY DAY DONUTS PIES AND CAKES DANISHES STICKY BUNS BREADS AND ROLLS

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15 north church street | 610.344.yori (9674)

JACK IS BACK! The charismatic man that many say started the West Chester restaurant renaissance over thirty years ago is back in town. In 1980, when there were just a couple eateries in town, Jack McFadden opened the Restaurant & Bar (now home to Kildare’s) on Gay Street and others soon followed suit. Well-known for taking old buildings, remodeling and infusing them with new life, he recently returned to his hometown to open his latest foodie venture, Jack’s Steaks & Shakes.

So why cheesesteaks? Was this something you always wanted to do? I haven’t eaten meat in forty years, and I love a good cheesesteak, so I came up with an alternative version. I created one with Ahi tuna, sliced paper thin, fired it up with onions and peppers, and put in on a roll with wasabi aioli and I thought, man, everyone has to try this. It tastes like a cheesesteak but it’s healthy.

“You’re getting a quality sandwich here...

This is the Cadillac of cheesesteak shops.”

This feels like a very “grown-up” cheesesteak place.

What’s the most defining characteristic of Jack’s Steaks & Shakes? You’re getting a quality sandwich here. All of the ingredients have been researched to craft a quality cheesesteak, whether you choose grass-fed beef from New Zealand or locally grown chicken or Ahi tuna. This is the Cadillac of cheesesteak shops (laughter). We’re also serving sweet potato fries, low-fat yogurt shakes, and “Pauline’s cole slaw,” a special family cole slaw based on my mother’s recipe made with non-fat Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, oregano, cumin, and apple cider vinegar.

You took a dilapidated building that had been abandoned for 20 years and restored it in a green fashion. It seems like you’re in the business of historic restoration as much as you are restaurants.

It’s true, I’ve always restored old buildings, but I design them based on the fact that they are going to house a restaurant. All of the floors in this building are “green”, made out of marmoleum, the ceiling beams are crafted from recycled wood, and the stone we uncovered on the walls is all local Serpentine stone from the New Street quarry.

So what’s next? Any plans to retire?

No, I’m planning on opening 100 Jack’s Steaks & Shakes (laughter).

Good to have you back in town Jack; we're hungry for more.

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fresh face: jack’s steaks & shakes

16 east gay street | 610.436.1222 | like us on facebook

Open 11am-10pm Mon-Sat, 12pm–9pm Sundays. Take-out window open 10am–1am Mon-Fri and 10am–3am Fri & Sat. Restoration done by Tony Sume Restorations. Floors by Greenable.

CELTIC ENTREES

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Beautiful People drink

Beautiful Beer

PUB BURGERS & PUBWICHES WIDE SELECTION OF CRAFT AND IMPORT BEERS LAYERED PINTS AUTHENTIC IRISH ENVIRONMENT

CELBRATING OKTOBERFEST Starting Sept 22nd, come in and celebrate the world’s greatest beer festival at Kildare’s.

41 18-22 west gay street | 610.431.0770 | kildaresirishpub.com | a dave magrogan group restaurant

Limoncello Ristorante SOUTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE PRIVATE PARTIES & CATERING LUNCH BUFFET

Coming this Fall!

Limoncello CHESTER SPRINGS

from generation to generation

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The Mingrino Family — bringing you good food since 1982.

Frank, Giuseppe, Maria, Paul, and Dina

9 north walnut street | 610.436.6230 | limoncellowc.com

Now farming over 200 acres in Westtown

from our farm to your table TREASURES FROM THE EARTH THIS FALL: Figs, honey crisp apples, sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, and a plethora of other local fruits and veggies.

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1225 east street road | 610.399.3711 | petesproducefarm.com

a pennsylvania pour AWARD-WINNING LOCAL WINES 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.

44 124 beaver valley road, chadds ford | 610.459.0808 | pennswoodswinery.com

fall f lavors abound

CRAVING NEW RECIPES? Visit Chef Angela's cooking blog: chefangela.typepad.com or pick up a copy of Wanna Taste? at your nearest Carlino's for authentic stories and recipes from Mama Carlino's kitchen.

COMING SOON Chef Angela's Exclusive Chef Collection — stylish apparel for serious cooks.

AUTHENTIC GOURMET MARKET COFFEE BAR & BYO CAFE FULL-SERVICE CATERING HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES SIGNATURE RECIPES

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Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital presents

art abi lity 2012 AN INTERNATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION AND SALE OF ART AND FINE CRAFTS

BY ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES

Preview Reception Ticketed Event

Saturday, November 3 Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Malvern, PA TO PURCHASE TICKETS to the Preview Reception, please call 484.596.5607 or visit our website brynmawrrehab.org/ArtAbility.

Featured Artist: “Straits” by Ralph Mindicino

Exhibition Free and Open to the Public: November 4, 2012 through January 20, 2013

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by Elisabetta Ricciardi, and bag by Ellington.

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Necklace by Beth Frantantoni

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PRANA FLOW ™ TEACHER TRAINING PRANA FLOW ™ FORREST YOGA CLASSICAL YOGA 4 WEEK BEGINNER SERIES WEST AFRICAN DANCE

“Turks Head Yoga is devoted to serving the greater good in you, our yoga community, and our Creator with our finest efforts."

CONFI-DANCE ™ FOR YOUTH SPIRITUAL DANCE VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE MEDITATION INSTRUCTION

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JIMMY DUFFY’S C AT E R I N G

PROFESSIONAL CATERING FOR

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WEDDINGS • CORPORATE EVENTS • OFF-PREMISE CATERING

serving timeless classics

Exhibition Opens October 19, 2012

PHOTO COURTESY OF CCHS.

Chester County Historical Society

Generous funding provided by DNB First, The Dolfinger–McMahon Foundation, The Fox Chase Bank Charitable Foundation, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, The Haverford Trust Company, Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau Foundation, Jimmy Duffy Catering, Dr. Florence K. Williams, Fig® West Chester, Gaadt Perspectives LLC.

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now open in downtown west chester THE HOTEL WARNER, downtown West Chester's only hotel, is now open and accepting reservations. Offering the best in lodging hospitality, the hotel blends the historic 1930 Warner Theatre lobby seamlessly into a newly constructed wing with 80 well-appointed rooms.

All of this located in historic downtown West Chester within walking distance to more than 120 shops and restaurants. hotelwarner.com

EUROPEAN-STYLE BREAKFAST GROUP ARRANGEMENTS INDOOR POOL & EXERCISE ROOM WIFI ROOFTOP PATIO SHELTERED PARKING VISITOR INFORMATION

“ T he West Chester BID is thrilled to welcome the elegant Hotel Warner to North High Street."

– Malcolm Johnstone, BID

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• FEATURING • WHITE AND WARREN QI CASHMERE MICHAEL STARS WESTON WEAR ELLIOTT LAUREN DONNA DEGNAN RED HAUTE CHRISTOPHER BLUE PAIGE PREMIUM DENIM JOE’S JEANS FAVIANA SCALA BRIGHTON TOLANI SCARVES FASHION JEWELRY UNIQUE CANADIAN AND EUROPEAN COLLECTIONS

the perfect look CASUAL SEPARATES ACCESSORIES PARTY AND PROM

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forward fashion for west chester CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES FOR THE STYLISH SHOPPER

Read expert fashion tips and be the first to know about emerging trends in OBVI owner Antoinette's fashion blog at figwestchester.com.

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We e ke n d wi n e tasting a t Pe n n s Woods Wi n e r y

west chester's hometown bar EXTENSIVE CRAFT BEER SELECTION FOOD & SPIRITS LIVE, LOCAL MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Lunch Served 11am-4pm Dinner Daily 4-10pm (Mon-Sat & Sun 3-10pm) Sunday Brunch 10am-3pm Late Night Menu

LEFT: Blaise Labik (co-executive chef), Justin Dougherty (owner), Big Dave Young III (co-executive chef)

“ C ome for our expertly selected collection of craft beers. Come back for the welcoming atmosphere."

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SEPTEMBER 6 SWINGIN’ SUMMER THURSDAY Great food, live music, dancers & more! 6:30–9:3o PM. downtownwestchester.com

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY GHOST TOURS OF WEST CHESTER A 90-minute walk through the spooky lanes of downtown West Chester, 8 PM. westchesterbid.com

NOVEMBER 2 FIRST FRIDAY 5–9 PM. downtownwestchester.com

SEPTEMBER 7 FIRST FRIDAY Stores are open late — see what’s new downtown! 5–9 PM. downtownwestchester.com BOOMERS' DANCE CONCERT Chester County Historical Society, 7:30 PM. chestercohistorical.org

OCTOBER 5 GALLERY WALK Discover West Chester’s galleries and “one-night-only” art shows. 5–9 PM. downtownwestchester.com

SEPTEMBER 8 8TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF GARDENS Benefits Barclay Friends’ Horticultural Therapy program. 10 AM–3 PM. bf.kendal.org SEPTEMBER 10 HISTORY ON TAP Hear the story of Marshallton’s role in the Battle of the Brandywine, accompanied by great beer & food!

Marshalton Inn, 6 PM. chestercohistorical.org SEPTEMBER 14 UPTOWN! ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE: FREE JAZZ CONCERT Featuring Sara Phelan and Band.

Historic Chester County Courthouse Steps, 6 PM. uptownwc.org SEPTEMBER 16 33RD ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY RESTAURANT FESTIVAL Noon-5:30; rain date 9/23. downtownwestchester.com SEPTEMBER 20 CHESTER COUNTY CUPCAKE CLASH Proceeds benefit the Great Guys Group. Radley Run Country Club, 6:30–9:30 PM. 2012cupcakeclash.eventbrite.com

OCTOBER 6 CHESTER COUNTY DAY HOUSE TOUR Proceeds support The Chester County Hospital. 10 AM–5 PM. cchosp.com/cchfdn.asp?p=1212 OCTOBER 12 THE ART OF CARING 2012 The Hickman, 6:30 PM. thehickman.org/art.php OCTOBER 14 WEST CHESTER ROTARY’S ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Try 60+ different chilis and help decide who makes the best — just $10 to try ‘em all! 10:30 AM–4 PM. westchesterchilicookoff.com THE BRANDYWINE SINGERS Wine Tasting and Open House.

Chadds Ford Historical Society, 2-6 PM. thebrandywinesingers.org OCTOBER 24 HALLOWEEN PARADE East Gay Street, 7 PM. downtownwestchester.com OCTOBER 26 & 27 DRACULA Performed by the Brandywine Ballet.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Friday, 10 AM & 7:30 PM. Saturday, 7:30 PM. brandywineballet.org

NOVEMBER 2 & 4 PEACE: THE CHORAL MUSIC OF RANDALL THOMPSON AND OTHERS Performed by the Brandywine Singers.

Friday, Saint Agnes Church, West Chester, 7:30 PM. Sunday, Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, 7 PM. thebrandywinesingers.org NOVEMBER 15 2ND ANNUAL TASTE OF CHESTER COUNTY Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor of Chester County. Milestone Events, 6:30–9 PM. safeharborofgwc.org NOVEMBER 16 & 17 THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY OF CHESTER COUNTY 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT A Sparkling Spectacle of Gilbert’s Clever Wit & Sullivan's Glorious Music.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1:30 PM. gsschesco.org NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 2 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Downtown West Chester. Parade and tree lighting, Friday at 7:15 PM westchesterbid.com NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 2 TRIAL BY JURY Part of Old Fashioned Christmas in West Chester, performed by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County. Chester County Justice Center, Courtroom One. Friday, 6 PM. Saturday, 2 PM & 8 PM. Sunday, 2 PM. gsschesco.org

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our biggest year yet Watch competitors fresh off the London Olympics.

NEW IN 2012 Join us for our first ever Tailgating Competition on Saturday — Cross Country Day — with spectacular views, wine tasting, and even a mechanical bull contest!

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art across generations

Willow Valley’s annual summer program Camp Willow brings generations together to share creative experiences. For Residents Art and Sue Crowley, Willow Valley Retirement Communities is a place where grandparents and grandchildren can make art and memories that will last a lifetime.

Art speaks to all ages, and at Willow Valley, our Ageless Thinking philosophy and newly renovated Cultural Center encourage art and creativity to cultivate the mind, body, and spirit. With a 1,500square-foot art gallery featuring new exhibits from local and regional artists every month and a 500-seat performing arts theater that hosts national performers, our Cultural Center offers Residents a chance to engage with vibrant art and culture from all over the world.

Call 717.464.6800 and ask for a copy of Willow Magazine for the latest news and information on the award-winning lifestyle and amenities here at Willow Valley Retirement Communities.

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VISIT THE WILLOW VALLEY WELCOME CENTER Open weekdays 9-5, Saturdays 10-4 717.464.6800 1.800.770.5445 450 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA

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Everything’s better at the lake.

Welcome to the most comprehensive outpatient complex in the region–now with advanced cancer care–located right in the Brinton Lake shopping district on Route 1 in Glen Mills.

Over 25 medical specialties, plus the latest imaging technologies, a surgery center, sleep center and endoscopy center. One-stop shopping now includes one-stop caring.

• Sleep Center

• General Surgery

• Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

• Hand Center

• Osteoporosis Center

• Hematology/Oncology

• Outpatient Physical Therapy

• Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders

• Pain Management

• Urology

• Asthma and Allergy

• Gastroenterology

• Cardiology • Cosmetic Surgery • Diabetes Care

• Dialysis Access Center • Laboratory Services • Dermatology

• Medical Imaging/Radiology • Podiatry

• Ear, Nose and Throat

• Neurology

• Psychotherapy

• Endoscopy Center

• OB/GYN

• Pulmonary

• Family Medicine

• Ophthalmology

• Radiation Oncology

• Surgery Center

• Vascular/Endovascular Surgery • Vein Center

For info or an appointment, visit www.CrozerAtTheLake.org or call 1-855-CKHS-4BL (1-855-2547-425).

We’re 5 hospitals, 2,600 doctors and nurses, and 6,800 caring people with 1 vision.

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WEST CHESTER'S OFFICIALLY LICENSED LOCAL MINI DEALERSHIP We’re thrilled to open our beautiful new showroom in Exton, Pennsylvania, just 10 minutes from West Chester.

Test drive any of our models, including the Hardtop, Coupe, Convertible, Roadster, and more.

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LIFE AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE IS RICH WITH VITALITY.

Live concerts, engaging classes, personal trainers, country walks, or quiet solitude. The carefully designed plans and award-winning programs of our community mean that you live your life the way you choose. Every day.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO VISIT! Meet some of your potential new neighbors, tour the community, and share the enthusiasm. Join resident tour guides for lunch, and learn firsthand about the welcoming way of life at Garden Spot Village. gsvlookandlearn.org

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