Fig West Chester Fall 2013

color & texture

creativity in West Chester

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The Uptown! Entertainment Alliance (UEA) is working toward creating a permanent place for film and live performance in the heart of West Chester. The group expects to complete its purchase of the State Armory on North High Street by the end of 2013 and begin its conversion into a theater during 2014. To find out more, visit uptownwc.org.

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hands-on art The arts have a way of stirring the senses, evoking emotion, and changing perspectives. Whether we’re watching dancers twirl and leap across a stage, taking in the colorful brush strokes of a painting, reading a moving sonnet, or listening to live music, we can feel that the arts have the power to transform, to change lives, and to bring community together.

Take the work of local dancer and choreographer Nora Fitzgerald, who harnesses the power of dance and movement to build positive energy and confidence in young girls. Or consider how listening to live music, be it Bach’s cello suites or The Sermon! at Side Bar, can lift spirits and transform a bad day into a great one with the right note.

Community Supporters Our Community Supporters believe in the power of a thriving downtown.

Meet them starting on page 52: Plantation Field International Horse Trials, Brandywine River Museum, Penns Woods Winery, Garden Spot Village, Otto’s MINI, Crozer-Keystone Health System, Otto’s BMW, Jeffrey Leiss, DDS, ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers, Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, The Whip, & Proto Landscape Design.

In this issue you’ll find examples of fantastic art all around us in West Chester. Did you know that West Chester University hosts the largest allpoetry writing conference in the country? Kim Bridgford, award-winning poet and Director of the West Chester Poetry Center, also hosts readings and poetry salons year-round. Turn a page and meet the wonderful locals who are supporting the capital campaign to construct a new building for the beloved Chester County Art Association. Take a look inside Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Arts Gallery for a glimpse of the great work of West Chester native Harry Dunn (if you haven’t visited this exhibit in person, now’s the time!). This issue also includes an eclectic gallery of local visual artists—painters and sculptors working in a variety of mediums. Best of all, we take a peek inside the studios and creative spaces of artists at work: Rhoda Kahler’s sculpture studio, Erica Brown’s colorful wax-covered studio space, Monique Kendikian-Sarkessian’s inspiration found in fields of lavender, and the “Barn Lady” painting outdoors en plein air. As Jamie Wyeth once said about his father Andrew, “My father’s studio is the nearest one can get to physically entering his world.”

Where creativity lives, great communities will grow.

Rachel Phillips Managing Editor, Fig® West Chester

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The Next Generation of Kooma

Scott Kim (owner) & Steve Kang (manager)

With a reputation for providing a world-class Asian-fusion dining experience right in the heart of West Chester, it’s no surprise that Kooma’s popularity has continued to grow.

For ten years Kooma has been well-loved for their fresh sushi and sashimi, Eastern cuisine, and inventive cocktails (like the cucumber saketini). When a restaurant is great, word travels fast. A crowded eatery is a wonderful problem to have, but can be a frustrating experience for diners seeking a last-minute seating. So when owner Scott Kim found a venue on North Church Street that would double the size of his existing Gay Street location, the decision was easy.

This fall, “the next generation of Kooma” opens its doors in a newly renovated location at 123 North Church Street. Aside from providing a much larger space, the new venue includes a private room for meetings and parties and pairs state-of-the-art technology with fashionable, trendy décor. Scott Kim refers to Kooma’s new look as the “Las Vegas concept”—presenting a family-friendly restaurant by day and a chill lounge environment by night. Imagine glass walls that change colors and two full bars bordering the dining area: one for Kooma’s infamous beverages, the other for their sushi chefs. With an exciting new look and freshly renovated space, Scott Kim and his team look forward to carrying on Kooma’s tradition of excellence at their new place.

As for the former Kooma location, that will remain as KoomaViet (an upscale Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant) and Kooma to Go (for those seeking a quick take-out alternative).

Changes are afoot for Scott Kim and his family, too.

As of this fall, they’ll also be West Chester residents.

Join Fig® in welcoming Scott to the West Chester community and celebrating the next generation of Kooma!

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123 North Church Street | 610.430.8980 | koomasushibar.com

finding the right balance

GRAND OPENING! September 5th 150 East Gay Street 610.314.4300

Thomas Crisp & Biff Piner create a perfect blend of creativity and personalized customer service.

Thomas Crisp and Biff Piner know that balance means feeling great inside and out.

For six years they’ve helped clients look and feel their very best at their Exton-based Balance Hair Spa, where expert hair coloring and design meet a full range of spa services and a wealth of all-natural products.

This fall, Thomas and Biff are expanding their brand with the opening of Balance Hair Spa Studio at 150 East Gay Street in downtown West Chester. Located across from the newly relocated Roots Café, Balance Hair Spa Studio will impress guests with a fresh look, a relaxing environment, and an enthusiastic, well-educated staff.

Education is part of the salon’s culture, and clients are provided with little extras at every turn (including free Wi-Fi, organic beverages, and plastic sleeves to shield glasses during color sessions). “We want our clients to have a relationship with our brand, and develop trust,” Biff said. To that end, the Balance staff offers consultations as a team. “You might have three people talking about your hair,” said Thomas. This approach enables a more flexible clientstylist relationship. Rather than choosing one stylist to work with, Balance Hair Spa encourages working with many. Whether taking an appointment with a lead stylist or one of Balance Hair Spa’s “new talent” (those with under five years’ experience), clients can expect to leave feeling better than when they walked in. “No matter who they’re seeing, our clients know that they can expect great service, a great haircut, and great conversation,” said Biff. “We have a very tight group,” said Thomas. “We want to keep that perfect balance.”

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Thomas Crisp & Biff Piner, owners

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Mark Lubich, Running for the A-Train, Fused glass

Robin Antar, Riding Boot, Resin and auto-body paint

Joy Raskin, Gothic Twig Serving Spoon, Copper

Arnold Segal, Near-Sighted Hippo, Ceramic

Gayle Harrison, Living with Art in the 20th Century II-Tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright, Needlepoint tapestry

Amy Contopulos, Come and Get Me, Ink on paper

18th Annual Art Ability Exhibition & Sale

November 3– January 26

A celebration of art by artists with disabilities.

Join us for Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s 18th Annual Art Ability Exhibition and Sale featuring art and fine crafts by artists with disabilities.

PREVIEW RECEPTION: Saturday, November 2 REGISTER ONLINE: mainlinehealth.org/ArtAbility Exhibition is free and open to the public.

Mikki O’Phelan, Self Portrait: Artist, Photograph

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leading the way to a creative future Rendering of the new CCAA (construction due to start in 2014)

Major renovations are on the horizon at the Chester County Art Association.

The $3.5 million Capital Campaign supports CCAA’s addition and renovations, which will include a new ceramics studio with an outdoor studio terrace, digital media studios, improvements to the existing lobby and outer facade, and the unveiling of totally re-designed and improved exhibition and classroom spaces.

Environmental sustainability and building upgrades will allow CCAA to participate in new technologies available to the arts. These renovations will ensure that CCAA’s important contributions to the arts and the community will be available for future generations.

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These Members of the Board of the Chester County Art Association support local art, creativity, and innovation. Board members, back row, left to right: Kathleen Deets Price, Tim Porreca, Kathi Cozzone, County Commissioner, James Urie, Esq.; pictured in front: Sandy Riper and Mary-Ellen H. Allen, Esq., President of the Board.

“ The most important thing is that the Chester County Art Association has been able to grow. I have watched CCAA evolve. The expansion and renovations are exciting, and we have needed more space for a long time. The ideas for these improvements are ready to go. It will be fun watching CCAA continue to grow because the art center will be so worth visiting.” ­– PENELOPE WILSON, CCAA Patron

BECOME A MEMBER TAKE A CLASS PURCHASE ART SHOW YOUR WORK DONATE TO OUR ARTREACH PROGRAMS SPONSOR AN EVENT CONSIDER PLANNED GIVING CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP FUND VOLUNTEER

100 North Bradford Avenue | 610.696.5600 | chestercountyarts.org

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our creative visionaries

The Chairs of the Capital Campaign: Char-An Ireland, Lele Galer and Joseph Riper

“CCAA has made a tremendous impact on our community for over 82 years. CCAA’s presence and the arts experiences they provide are crucial in improving the quality of life for all of us in Chester County.”

– CHAR-AN IRELAND, Co-Chair

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chestercountyarts.org

“This new building will enable the center to grow its programming, expand its exhibitions, and extend its reach to everyone in the Chester County community who wants to learn, observe or create art.”

– LELE GALER, Co-Chair

“It is true that without art, life would have little meaning. For this reason I am happily compelled to further the mission of the Art Association via the current Capital Campaign.”

– JOSEPH RIPER, Co-Chair

taking art off the wall Discover the Arts with CCAA Over 100 summer art classes in 3 locations—over 3,ooo children | Workshops for adults bring new artists from outside the region to CCAA | Workshops introduce artists to new media (like encaustic) | Hillsdale Elementary School program brings art and language together for ESL learners | Continuing $1 drop-in art classes weekly at Exton Square Mall site and free Saturday art classes/summer camps in Kennett Square | Workshops for artists on how to promote their work | CCAA brings the arts to Chester County Migrant Education Summer programs in Kennett Square and West Grove | Gallery talks by artists delve into their themes and techniques | Weekly art lessons at Coatesville Veterans’ Medical Center | CCAA hosts Poetry Reading as part of the Poetic Landscapes show | Patrons and artists set off with CCAA on a December trip to Cuba to experience its thriving art scene

Chester County Art Association thinks artfully outside the box and brings the arts to Chester County and beyond.

Be a part of a Creative Movement. Give back to your local arts community—donate to CCAA’s Capital Campaign.

Children taking part

CCAA brings Cuban

in CCAA’s inspiring

jazz phenom Jorge Luis

summer camps

Pacheco to play an exclusive concert at Galer Estate Winery

100 North Bradford Avenue | 610.696.5600 | chestercountyarts.org

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Places that inspire.

The People who call them home.

Monique Kendikian Sarkessian painter, oil & encaustic 14

MoniqueKendikianSarkessian.com | 610.457.7707

“One of my missions is to express the truth of God’s evidence in creation, and when you paint natural subjects in person, that truth is undeniable.”

Photo by Carol Hart Metzker

ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, find the spaces that inspire the artists of West Chester.

Join us in celebrating those who add color & texture to the borough.

Support our local artists and make your own space a creative one.

“Creating is all I think about; it is what makes me feel alive.”

Rhoda Kahler

sculptor, clay & mixed-media

Find Rhoda’s gorgeous tile work on our cover

rhodakahler.com

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“Daily I take in images around me and they become mixed with the emotional and spiritual aspects of my life. Working on many paintings at once, I wrestle with them until they sit quiet and finished amongst the wreckage of my studio.”

Erica Brown painter, encaustic

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ebcbrown.com |

SEE HER WORK: CCAA Invitational Gala: September 6

| Exhibit: September 6–October 11

Sherry McVickar painter, plein air “Another barn!

I prosthelytize the salvation of our nation’s earliest cash cow— agriculture—and the foundation on which the USA’s riches are built: Pennsylvania’s stone bank barns.”

510.841.5699 | barnlady.net

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local artists gallery

find inspiration in the art & soul of local talent

Mary Holton

Denise Vitollo

Lele Galer

I paint a vision of the uncommon in the common, eliminating unnecessary elements that distract and have no meaning ... a wabi-sabi approach to art: “if an object or expression can bring about, within us, a sense of melancholy and a spiritual longing, then that object could be said to be wabi-sabi.�

MEd, MFA, a juried member of the Pastel Society of America, recently returned from an artist residency at the Vermont Studio Center. Her work is a study of light, shadow, and color, as can be seen in this pastel of The Quarry Swim Club in Westtown.

Lele’s oil and encaustic paintings are inspired by ancient places that evoke a feeling of mystery and beauty. Subject matter includes dense tall forests, Roman temples, and French cathedrals. Lele renders the strength and solidity of the vertical forms of buildings and trees in juxtaposition to the color and shadow masses that make up their environment.

Showing locally at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square.

maryholton.com

610.430.7880 dvitollo@verizon.net denisevitollo.com

galerfamily@comcast.net

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Signe Sundberg-Hall

Steven Mogck

Emily Wilkins

From the microcosm of a pond, to rolling pastures and coastal vistas, Signe observes the interaction of earth and sky.

Engaging color & light with a poet’s vision, she creates a particular energy of time and place. Represented by Hardcastle Gallery & Lambertville Gallery of Fine Art. Her work is featured in Quillman’s book 100 Artists of the Brandywine Valley.

Steven fuses mixed-media works of abstract qualities with his training in illustration. Over the years Steven’s works have been chosen by curators from The Guggenheim Museum of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Gladstone Gallery. Steven studied illustration at Pratt Institute and graduated from West Chester University with a BFA in Studio Arts.

Her ceramic work reflects the investigation of imagination, growth, and development of product through a strong symbolic language. Within her exploration she incorporates idea, process, and product using abundance, layers, and shape to create her conceptualized pieces.

610.518.5131 hallwater@comcast.net

signehall.com

clayrocket.com/emily-wilkins

stevenmogck.com

Paul Gilmore Paul Gilmore has always been fascinated with the magnificence of the great masters. He studied for six years at Brandywine Atelier (now Studio Relievo) under Neilson Carlin and four years at Studio Incamminati under Nelson Shanks. His training in traditional realism includes essentials of drawing and painting from cast, live figure, portrait, still life and landscape. “Doing a landscape painting on the edge of a corn field or a long figure pose in a studio inspires me,” Paul states. “My goal is to reach the footsteps of the great masters.” pfgilmore@verizon.net

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701 East Marshall Street | 610.431.5000 | ChesterCountyHospital.org | Find us on Facebook

Featured Artist Lin Webber is known for her Chester County landscapes. She says, “Providing original art for patient and public rooms makes a lot of sense. Sometimes you just need to lose yourself in something else beyond your health while waiting to be well enough to go home.”

Her painting Pine Creek has been publicly displayed on the first floor outside the President/CEO’s office since 2011.

From the outside, our Hospital’s new 93,000square-foot patient tower looks pretty much like any other building of similar size and scale. Inside, the Tree at the Boathouse by Sandra Sigley Tower can accommodate up to 72 private patient rooms, all equipped with the highest level of monitoring capabilities and designed to meet the medical, surgical, intermediate and intensive care needs of our rapidly growing community. The fourth floor of the Tower is home to a Telemetry unit. Telemetry— the practice of sending continuously monitored electronic signals from one place to another—is a tremendously useful tool. It allows our healthcare team to monitor heart rates, heart rhythms, breathing and other vital signs by the patient’s bed, at the nurses’ station and in a centralized monitoring room. Our medical personnel can detect emergent health concerns before they become problems so a clinician can quickly address them. The Tower’s fourth floor

is now also home to 26 pieces of donated artwork that adorn the walls of patient rooms, the waiting room and the family lounge.

Healing Art Works is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the well-being of patients, their families and medical staff by placing original, donated artwork in patient spaces at medical centers and outpatient facilities.

The organization has worked with the Hospital over a two-year period to display original Party Time by Terri Morse artwork from generous and talented artists nationwide.

Adding unique works of art in patient care spaces complements the Hospital’s commitment to “Making Lives Better Every Day.” Healing Art Works’ contribution to this effort is making a difference for our patients, families and staff members who spend time in the Tower. The Hospital thanks and acknowledges Healing Art Works and its many artists for sharing this tremendous gift.

Over the Stream by Barbara Michel

701 East Marshall Street | 610.431.5000 | ChesterCountyHospital.org | Find us on Facebook

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LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

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A PROFESSIONAL AND COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL APPROACH

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SERVING ALL AGES

Dr. Sharon Kelly, serving West Chester at her downtown office on West Gay Street.

Dr. Sharon Kelly, PsyD, MBA, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual therapy, couples or co-parenting counseling, and life coaching for all ages and backgrounds.

V I L L AG E P SYC H O LO GY

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Dr. Kelly serves individuals committed to personal growth and self-improvement as well as those with more extreme clinical, behavioral, or emotional issues.

Conveniently located within walking distance from West Chester University and the courthouse.

210 West Gay Street | 610.291.8551 | villagepsychology.com

W NE tion ca Lo Now in heart of West Chester, right on Gay Street

Join Us In Fellowship Join us at 8, 9, & 10:30 every Sunday morning*

Pictured: Dr. Greg Stovell, Pastor; Marcia Sommers, Director of Music & Fine Arts Ministries

Upcoming Events September 22 Simple Gifts, folk duo playing a wide variety of instruments in a coffeehouse setting 4:30 PM October 13 Organist Ahreum Han in concert 4:00 PM December 8 A Candlelight Christmas Concert featuring the choir of First Presbyterian, Dr. Stovell speaking 4:00 PM December 12 The Chancel Choir will perform at Longwood Gardens 7 and 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 8 The Rooke Chapel Ringers from Bucknell University, in concert, Dr. William Payn 7:00 PM *Two services in Summer

130 West Miner Street | 610.696.0554 | firstpreswc.com

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SOUTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE

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9 North Walnut Street, West Chester | 499 East Uwchlan Ave, Chester Springs | 610.436.6230 | limoncellowc.com

Giuseppe Mingrino, owner, with Cheech the dog

old-fashioned quality & workmanship Granite special $38.99 sq. ft.

Call for details

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WOMEN’S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

pattern play

UNIQUE GIF T IDEAS WHIMSICAL HOME GOODS

Celebrating 25 Years of Style!

Since 1988, Kaly has been providing fashionable clothing, accesories, and gifts to women in West Chester.

This fall Holly Brown’s daughter, Polly Zobel, will be taking over as the new owner of Kaly!

Check out kalyclothing.com for a schedule of events celebrating the anniversary and new ownership.

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Polly Zobel Holly Brown

37 West Gay Street | 610.436.8272 | kalyclothing.com

SMALL PLATES & CREATIVE APPETIZERS SOUPS

the flavors of thailand

PAD THAI & OTHER AUTHENTIC ENTRﾃ右S

Jazmine Authentic Thai Cuisine

610.696.3332 | 344 West Gay Street | jazminethai.com

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sleek style

CUT & STYLING

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ONE-OF-A-KIND FURNITURE, SCULPTURE, & JEWELRY RE-IMAGINED ART FROM FOUND OBJECTS & RECLAIMED MATERIALS

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DATE NIGHT AND FAMILY NIGHT SPECIALS LADIES NIGHT OUT EVERY THURSDAY

2013-14 SEASON

GRACE & GUITARS

Donna Muzio, Artistic Director

THE NUTCRACKER

Nancy Page, Ballet Mistress

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

ACT I: George Balanchine’s Serenade ACT II: Rock Ballet w/ Live Music by Downingtown School of Rock

Dec. 13-22, 2013

Oct 25-26, 2013

C e l e b r a t i n g 3 4 y e a r s o f e x c e l l e n c e ! www.brandywineballet.org

May 2-4, 2014 (610) 696-2711

WEST CHESTER STUDIO FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Fall Registration starts now!

Chester County’s Select Chamber Choral Ensemble 2013-2014 Season starts September 29

Classes Start September 14th, 2013 ACTING AND MUSICAL THEATER CLASSES for Children & Adults WORK WITH PROFESSIONALS! westchesterstudio.com 484.995.2915

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Visit thebrandywinesingers.org for concert schedule & ticket information

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So good you can almost taste it.

COME AND SAMPLE OUR NEW MENU.

Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts smashed yukon gold potatoes, asparagus spears, crispy fried onion rings and thyme pan jus.

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NEW! Miesse Candies Factory and Retail Shop : 118 North Water Street, Suite 102 | 717.392.6011 | miessecandies.com 3 West Gay Street | 610 738.9600 | ironhillbrewery.com/westchester

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OVER FIF TY AWARDS | HEATED OUTDOOR TASTING DECKS | POP-UP ARTISTS SHOWS ON THURSDAYS FOOD-WINE PAIRING FRIDAYS | LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHTS & SUNDAY AF TERNOONS

Owners Lele and Brad Galer

GALER ESTATE Vineyard

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blending Nature, Science and Art

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Thursday POP-up Artist Shows

5-9 PM. Featuring a different artist every week in the tasting room.

Proceeds benefit the Chester County Art Association’s Building Fund. Art. Food. Wine. All for a great cause.

OUR AWARD-WINNING WINES

700 Folly Hill Road, Kennett Square | 484.899.8013 | galerestate.com

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25 years in Israel, 10 years in Doylestown and now West Chester, Artistic Eyewear brings a wide array of boutique eyewear featuring Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith, Alain Mikli, Ray-Ban sunglasses and much more.

A face is like a work of art.

It deserves a great frame.

Family owned & operated

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127 North High Street, West Chester : 610.738.7150 | 10 South Main Street, Doylestown: 215.340.1725 | artisticeyewear.com

chester county’s oldest art gallery

The Carry Andrew Wyeth

Sundown on High Timlyn Vaughan

On the Border Peter Quarracino

FINE ART PRINTS & OIL PAINTINGS UNIQUE PIECES

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PICTURED: Sandy Riper, owner of Sunset Hill and friend of Harry Dunn

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The Work of Harry Dunn 36

23 North High Street | 610.692.0374 | sunsethillgallery.com

This page: Best Friends acrylic $2,200 Parents acrylic $2,000 Freesia oil $ 700 Tulips oil $375 Summer Delights acrylic $3,500 Opposite page: Best Friends acrylic $2,200 Summer Flowers watercolor $ 2,500 On Leave acrylic $3,000 The Patriot acrylic $3,000

Discover the Wit & Wonder of West Chester’s own Harry Dunn On the second floor of Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery in downtown West Chester, something peculiar—and wonderful—awaits visitors.

It’s an entire floor dedicated to the work of one artist. “Harry was as colorful, whimsical, and satirical as his work,” says friend and admirer Sandy Riper.

Diversity was a key component to Harry Dunn’s artistic style. Working in many mediums, including acrylic, ink, collage, and primitive stamps, Harry was inspired by all things around him.

His whimsical works are a part of West Chester’s history and well loved by many who have lived in the area and had the pleasure of knowing him.

After graduating from the Philadelphia College of Arts (now the University of the Arts), Harry served in the U.S. Army as an illustrator. He went on to work in advertising in New York City and is credited with having a hand in the creation of the now infamous NBC peacock and the cartoon character Mr. Magoo.

Harry was also very generous with his time and mentored many of today’s successful artists. Although he passed away in 1998, he legacy and spirit lives on through his paintings and the Harry Dunn Memorial Art Scholarship, awarded to graduating art students from West Chester area high schools.

Tenth Anniversary 1993 Sandy & Harry

Birthday Celebration 1990 Harry & Sandy

Opening Night May 1996 Harry Dunn

Your Local Residential Real Estate Specialists RECOGNIZED AMONG THE TOP 100 AGENTS NATIONWIDE BY PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES DAILY LOCAL NEWS 2010 READER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER, VOTED BEST IN CHESTER COUNTY PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE TOP SCORING REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA RECOGNIZED BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP 250 REAL ESTATE AGENTS NATIONWIDE Pictured left to right: Erinn Hazley, Realtor; Brian Nelson, Realtor; Debbie West, Realtor; Kit Anstey, Realtor; Bobbie Surrick, Realtor; Cleo Elkinton, Realtor; Brad Moore, Realtor; Barbara Cropper, Realtor Customer Care Manager

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Nature Makes Us Unique We carry art on many levels, from paintings and sculpture to unique contemporary artists’ jewelry, all curated with Zena Croydon’s demanding eye for color, composition, and texture. Artists featured here: jewelry by Elizabeth Matthews and Lalo, large painting by Edwinna Brennan. Model, Sonali Pickett.

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celebrating the arts in downtown West Chester FIRST FRIDAYS: Hit the streets every First Friday of the month from 5 PM - 9 PM

as galleries and shops stay open late. Meet your neighbors. Meet new friends.

Meet your artists. Meet downtown West Chester.

GALLERY WALK: Join us for Gallery Walk! Friday, October 4. 5-9 PM.

Sponsored by BID and Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery.

West Chester BID Board

PARKING TIPS: Your best options for parking in downtown West Chester are the centrally located municipal parking garages. Park as long as you want and have no fear of getting an overtime parking ticket. Parking meters accept quarters only; some parking lots have meter boxes.

Parking, business directory, events, and more at downtownwestchester.com

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giving back

Of all the gifts of childhood, the capacity for joy, enthusiasm, and fearless self-expression are surely at the forefront. But as we get older, it can be easy to lose sight of that carefree sense of self.

Dancer and choreographer Nora Fitzgerald grew up learning in a traditional dance academy and saw the need for an opportunity for girls to dance for the fun of it. “They just want to dance because it feels good,” Nora said. This awareness led Nora to create Confi-dance: a dance class designed to support personal growth and build self-esteem. Nora has been 44

During class, I’m very aware of what the girls are needing, and the importance of giving them a voice.

Sometimes they just want to be heard.

teaching Confi-dance at Turks Head Yoga in West Chester since 2012, offering girls in grades 1-8 the opportunity to dance in a supportive and judgment-free environment—with no experience necessary. While some dance studios focus on training their students for life on the stage, goals at Confi-dance include “smiling, laughing, exercise, appreciating others’ strengths, love of dance, love for oneself!”

Through Confi-dance, Nora wants to help girls learn “to respect each other and respect themselves” at a young age, before the selfconsciousness and vulnerability that can go hand-in-hand with the teenage years sets in.

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“It’s important to reach girls when they’re fearless,” Nora said. At Confi-dance, classes begin with circle time, where students have an opportunity to share stories from their week, name a favorite color, or list their greatest fear.

During class, I’m very aware of what the girls are saying, and of giving them a voice,” said Nora. “Sometimes they just want to be heard.”

Nora credits the West Chester community and Debra Hess of Turks Head Yoga for getting Confi-dance off to a great start. “What better community to start this?”

Get in touch with Nora and learn more at myconfidance.com

Leadership Is Learned

creativity collaboration community FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH 5TH GRADE COME TO AN OPEN HOUSE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 9 AM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 9 AM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, 10 AM

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authentic: Kim Bridgford

Some people enjoy poetry the way one would a decadent dessert: sparingly, but with reverence. Others, like West Chester University’s Kim Bridgford, live and breathe it.

An award-winning poet, Kim is the director of the West Chester University Poetry Center and the longstanding West Chester University Poetry Conference, the largest all-poetry writing conference in the United States.

Her work at the Poetry Center includes hosting poetry readings, student events, and satellite events—such as a very well-received celebration at New York City’s 92nd Street Y that was featured in The New York Times. Kim is also editor-in-chief of Mezzo Cammin, a journal of poetry by women.

Recently we asked Kim about her vision for the Poetry Conference and West Chester’s literary arts.

The Poetry Conference is blessed to have its location in West Chester, with its beautiful downtown.

This is a community that supports and nourishes the arts.

“While the conference has always had an emphasis on form and narrative, we have worked to make it more global and inclusive. Our credo is ‘grandeur and kindness,’ and our speakers have included some of the best poets in the United States and around the world.

We also have a special concert each year (artists such as Natalie Merchant have performed).”

“The Poetry Conference is blessed to have its location in West Chester, with its beautiful downtown. This is a community that supports and nourishes the arts. For example, Kean Spencer, a resident of West Chester, has established national awards for undergraduates, and these talented young people travel from all over the United States to attend the conference and read their poetry. At the Art Trust, we had a wonderful collaboration between poets and visual artists at this year’s West Chester University Poetry Conference. This is a great way for different communities to mingle and have a conversation with a common purpose.”

“During the school year, we have a poet-in-residence series. Since 2010, we have had Micheal O’Siadhail, Anne Stevenson, Fred Chappell, and this year Kay Ryan, who recently was honored at the White House.”

At Fig®, we celebrate Kim Bridgford’s efforts to sustain such a vibrant, thriving literary presence in our community. Meet Kim at the Poetry Conference June 7, 2014. Find out more at wcupoetrycenter.com.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Inspiration The West Chester University Poetry Conference 20th Anniversary June 4-7, 2014

FALL SEMESTER READINGS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Kay Ryan: Poet-in-Residence 2 PM Philips Autograph Library

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 WCU Students Past and Present

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Sylvia Plath Birthday Party Featuring readings by Kim Bridgford, Holly Trostle Brigham, Anna Evans, Jessica McCort, Angela Alaimo O’Donnell, Jane Satterfield, Jo Yarrington 2 PM WCU Poetry House 823 South High Street

Featuring readings by Zach Burkhart, Kendra Hoffman, Laura Kenney, Chelsea Leusner, Meredith Madigosky, Ashley Murphy, and Eric Prestianne 7 PM WCU Poetry House 823 South High Street

For more information, visit wcupoetrycenter.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 The Big Read: Tim O’Brien 3:30-4:30 PM (Discussion) 7 PM (Reading) Philips Autograph Library Asplundh Concert Hall

2013 Keynote Speaker, Julia Alvarez Cellist Ernst Reijseger

2011 Keynote Speaker, Robert Pinsky

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experience music, dance, live performances and distinguished speakers right here in West Chester

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Visit wcupa.edu to learn more about the arts programs at West Chester University

upcoming performances Smokey Joe’s Café Greater Ocean City Theatre Company Friday, September 13, 7:30 PM Saturday, September 14, 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Grammy Award winner for Best Musical, this rock ’n’ roll musical show features 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded including: On Broadway, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me, Love Potion #9, and I’m A Woman.

Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building General Admission: Adult $20 Child/Senior/Student $15 Brandenburg 5 & Co Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players Friday, October 4, 7:30 PM

An Evening with Cokie Roberts Friday, March 7, 8:00 PM

Bob Woodward: Presidential Leadership and the Price of Politics Friday, November 1, 8:00 PM Washington Post associate editor, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and the most famous political investigative reporter in America, Bob Woodward provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of government, politics, and the role of leadership.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building Reserved Seating: Orchestra $25 Balcony $20

Long-time political analyst for ABC News, NPR senior news analyst and leading political pundit, Cokie Roberts peppers her speeches with insight and wisdom born of personal and professional relationships honed in the halls of Congress over four decades.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building Reserved Seating: Orchestra $25 Balcony $20

Masters of Motown Saturday, November 9, 7:30 PM

Big things come in small packages, like Bach’s extravagant Fifth Brandenburg Concerto, programmed alongside music by Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Telemann, and Couperin.

Tempesta di Mare performs world-class baroque music on period instruments.

The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Jackson Five—In the 1960’s some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City, better known as Motown.

Masters of Motown celebrates these artists by authentically reproducing the look, choreography, style, and sound of Motown.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building Reserved Seating: Orchestra $20 Balcony $15

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building Reserved Seating: Orchestra $25 Balcony $20

FOR ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS

CALL 610.436.2266 OR VISIT WCUPA.EDU/WCULIVE

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The 2013-2014 WCU Live! Season is presented by the Department of Cultural and Community Affairs.

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West Chester University: An International Destination for the Serious Study of Music.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DEGREE PROGRAMS WCUPA.EDU/CVPA

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Iris Blanco-Urgelles, CUBA, Graduate Student in Piano Pedagogy with Dr. Patricia Powell

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Anna Kislitsyna, RUSSIA, Graduate Student in Piano Performance with Dr. Igor Resnianski

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Attila Szasz, ROMANIA, Graduate Student in Cello Performance with Dr. Ovidiu Marinescu

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Yunfei Feng, CHINA, Undergraduate Student in Piano Performance with Dr. Carl Cranmer

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Solim Park, SOUTH KOREA, Graduate Student in Vocal Performance with Dr. In Young Lee

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS fostering a new generation of performing artists

Dana Cullen was a Community Music Program student in the School

of Music at West Chester University of Pennsylvania for three years. She studied with Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffle, won the Reading Symphony Concerto Competition and performed a movement of the Gliere Horn Concerto with the Reading Symphony Orchestra, a competition she won the previous year on piano. Dana also auditioned and performed as a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. Ms. Cullen auditioned for the Curtis Institute of Music during her junior year of high school and was accepted starting the undergraduate program at Curtis during her senior year of high school.

GREGORY LAROSA, student, with PROFESSOR RALPH SORRENTINO

DR. ELIZABETH PFAFFLE

DANA CULLEN, student

Gregory LaRosa has studied percussion in the WCU School of Music’s

Community Music Program with Professor Ralph Sorrentino and will be attending the Juilliard School this coming Fall on a full-tuition performance scholarship. In addition to Juilliard, Greg was accepted to the Manhattan School of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston University, Boston Conservatory and WCU. He is attended Tanglewood this past summer for the third consecutive summer, having been awarded a full scholarship to perform in the 2013 Boston University Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra.

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Brandywine River Museum

On View Now Through November 17 Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan A small island off the coast of Maine, Monhegan has long lured artists to its remote shores, promising dramatic ocean vistas, rugged landscapes, and inspiring scenes of men struggling against the forces of nature. This exhibition examines the fascination that the island of Monhegan and its residents held for both Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) and Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946).

DAILY, 9:30 AM TO 4:30 PM SENIOR & STUDENT DISCOUNTS FREE ON SUNDAYS 9:30 AM TO NOON THROUGH NOVEMBER 24 CORPORATE & PRIVATE EVENTS WILDFLOWER GARDEN

Upcoming Events Andy Kahn’s All-Star Jazz Trio September 13, 7:30 PM Harvest Tasting September 19, 6 to 9 PM Fall Harvest Market Most weekends, September 21 through November 10 Music on the Brandywine featuring performances by Astral Artists September 26, 7:30 PM Saxophonist Jonathan Wintringham and pianist Michael Djupstrom.

OPEN UNTIL 9 PM ON DECEMBER 5, 12, 19 AND 26

A Conversation with Jamie Wyeth October 4, 6 – 9 PM — Space is limited.

Advance reservations required. Tickets will be available after September 1.

Read-Aloud Programs Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM, October 10 through November 14 “American Icons” Lecture Series Friday mornings at 10 AM, October 11 through November 8 The Sermon! Concert October 11, 7:30 PM

OPEN UNTIL 6 PM DECEMBER 27-30

7th Rally Round the Races October 13, starts at 9:30 AM 21st All Hallows’ Eve Costume Ball— The Devil’s Playground Carnival October 26, 9 PM – 1 AM Pirate Adventure Day November 3, 10 AM – 1 PM Music on the Brandywine featuring performances by Astral Artists November 14, 7:30 PM Harpist Caroline Cole A Brandywine Christmas November 29 through January 5

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Upcoming Events HARVEST FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 28 & 29; OCTOBER 5 & 6

Fresh and local food trucks, grape stomping, grand ‘reserve’ tastings, picnics, and more.

RUN THE VINEYARDS 5K & 10K SEPTEMBER 29, 9AM – 2PM

Run or walk this beautiful vineyard bordering the incredible wilderness and trails of Woodlawn Trust in the landscapes made famous by Andrew and Jamie Wyeth.

FREE LAWN CONCERTS SEPTEMBER 7, 20, 21, 28, & 29 OCTOBER 5, 12 , & 19

Join us for live music featuring a wide variety of artists and bands on select dates.

MULLED WINE WEEKENDS

Starting October 1st thru January 31st, Penns Woods Winery will be serving spiced mulled wine in addition to our regular tastings!

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Think globally, drink locally.

Visit pennswoodswinery.com for a full calendar of events

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LIFE AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE IS RICH WITH VITALITY & VARIETY.

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 retirement 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. www.gsvlookandlearn.org

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West Chester’s Officially Licensed Local Mini Dealership Since 1968, Otto’s has been dedicated to outperforming customer expectations. We’re thrilled to open our beautiful showroom in Exton, Pennsylvania, just 10 minutes from West Chester. Stop in for our famed customer service—leave in style.

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everything’s better at the lake

The Comprehensive Pain Management Center at Brinton Lake.

No one should have to live with chronic pain. The Comprehensive Pain Management Center at Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake helps patients with pain that doesn’t respond to conventional treatments such as heat or ice, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. Our friendly, experienced team offers the latest interventional pain management procedures, including lumbar discography, spinal cord stimulation, percutaneous disc decompression, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve blocks.

Procedures are performed right on site at the Crozer-Keystone Surgery Center at Brinton Lake.

Since pain can be a multidisciplinary issue, our team also includes rehabilitation specialists, surgeons, and behavioral health specialists. Plus, care is delivered with a personal touch and a patient-centered focus that makes all the difference.

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Interventional pain specialists Catherine DiGregorio, M.D. and Pamela Hale, M.D. COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

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luxury in action Since 1968 Otto’s has been dedicated to outperforming customer expectations. It’s not just a BMW, it’s an Otto’s BMW. Visit Otto’s to test drive the X6 Sport Activity vehicle. With 300 horsepower and Twin Power Turbo technology, the roads of Chester County never seemed so exciting. It’s not just a BMW, it’s an Otto’s BMW.

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creating smiles INTEGRITY HANDS-ON CARE FROM THE DOCTOR AT EVERY APPOINTMENT FAMILY-ORIENTED PRACTICE HIGH QUALITY/STATE-OFTHE-ART TECHNOLOGY VALUE-MINDED INVISALIGN/ TEEN INVISALIGN CHILD AND ADULT CARE EARLY MORNING AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN EXTON INSURANCES ACCEPTED Jeffrey Leiss, DDS

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fitness for good

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$25 FOR 25 DAYS Sign up for $1 a day and your $25 goes directly to SPARC Southeastern PA Autism Resource Center Must activate by September 30, 2013. Some restrictions apply.

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Brandywine Valley

DRINK LOCAL WINE & SEE PENNSYLVANIA LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

WINE TRAIL

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pennsylvania’s harvest Have a grape stompin’ good time at the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail’s 11th Annual Harvest Festival, held on September 28 & 29 and October 5 & 6! Located in our own backyard, you’ll find grapes galore as our eight member wineries commence harvest activities. Gather your friends and take part in a traditional grape stomp. Enjoy pastoral settings for picnicking, live music, hayrides, BBQs, wine tastings, tours, and more. Visit the region where Pennsylvania’s most stellar wines are being grown!

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8 Wineries in the Chester County Region | Follow the trail! Visit bvwinetrail.com for details and events

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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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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)

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Anthony Proto, Owner

artful outdoor living Take Pride in Your Terrain Proto Landscape Design specializes in unique, hand-drafted designs that cater to clients’ needs with a combination of function and artistic vision. From start to finish, every detail is crafted and implemented to achieve the highest quality landscape. As a full-service design and installation company, Proto Landscape Design transforms your property into an extension of your home, offering you the true luxury of outdoor living.

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153 East King Street, Suite 212, Lancaster, PA 17602 Get Fig®: Sign up at figwestchester.com info@figwestchester.com

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feed the community

The West Chester Food Cupboard NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF: GROCERY STORE GIF T CARDS (SHOPRITE, ACME, ETC.) NON-PERISHABLE FOODS SPAGHET TI SAUCE JELLY CANNED TOMATOES C ANNED FRUIT C ANNED MEAT AND TUNA

The West Chester Food Cupboard believes that no one should go hungry.

The Cupboard exists to provide food assistance to West Chester families and individuals in need.

With generous support from the community, the West Chester Food Cupboard serves neighbors with consideration and respect.

The West Chester Food Cupboard is 100% volunteer run. If you would like to learn how you can support them or find out how people qualify to receive support, go to westchesterfoodcupboard.org.

Monetary donations are always appreciated. Send checks to WCFC, 545 E. Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380. Or donate online at westchesterfoodcupboard.org.

SOAP, SHAMPOO & TOILETRIES

At Fig®, we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates community connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors. We believe in the mission of The West Chester Food Cupboard—our 2013 Social Mission Partner. Please consider joining them and making a difference in your community.