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CHESTER COUNTY CUISINE & NIGHTLIFE
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MARY’S MESSAGE:
I’ve been told I’m easy to shop for and I THINK that’s a good
thing. Anything that has to do with travel, music, books and,
you guessed it, FOOD (“food” includes beer and wine of
course) makes me VERY happy! Luckily for me, and other
food fanatics out there, Chester County has LOTS of options
for holiday gifts. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide on pages
6 and 7 for some delicious goodies this holiday season.
New for this issue is a “CC Savings” section, starting on page
11, where you can can find coupons to clip and save for your
favorite spots. Also, be sure to check out our new Street Talk
section where YOU have a say in what’s yummy in Chester
County.
Don’t forget to join us on Thursday, December 3rd from 68pm, for the next CC Happy Hour at Simon Pearce Restaurant for Spanish-style tapas compliments of Simon Pearce
and house-infused cocktail specials that are sure to rock
your world.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Cheers everyone!
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Can you smell it? The air is heavy
with the scents of the season. It’s a
blend of roasting turkey, snow-laden clouds and melting charge cards.
This can only mean one thing: Holiday ’09 is upon us! The implications
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Phoenixville’s Colonial Theater will
be running great holiday classics
like Miracle on 34th Street, White
Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life
through the month of December.
Bask in a night of nostalgia at this
marvelously kitschy venue, preempted by a seasonal supper at Majolica. Prix Fixe menu available
Thursdays and Sundays, $30 for
three courses and always no-corkage fee at this BYOB.
Sights
In the
of the
Borough: Season
Fill your thermos with
hot cocoa and hoof it
to the Old Fashioned
Christmas Holiday Parade in
downtown
West Chester,
Friday, December 4, at 8 P.M.
Before the parade, get your
fitness on at
The Jingle Elf
Run,
which
kicks off at 7 P.M.
Contact the Chester
County Running Store
for more information.
Nosh, Soup & Sandwiches
will be served 6:30-9 P.M. by
the Knights of Columbus
at 116 W. Market St.,
always at familyfriendly
prices.
Nudge the little
ones out of bed
and head to the
Historical Society at 225 N.
High St. the next
morning
for
Bbreakfast with
Santa. Seatings are
at 8:30 A.M. and 10
A.M., but make reservations early because
space is limited.
People’s Light & Theater will present Snow White through January 3.
As you can expect from this theater
company, this is not your daughter’s
Snow White, so check out their
website for the skinny and to snag
tickets. Hop on over to Winterthur
Museum & Country estate on December 12 for ‘Forgotten Saturday.’
Discover popular and little-known
landscape features while walking
with a Winterthur horticulturist. A
Brandywine Christmas is displayed
at the River Museum through January 10. For the kids, or for the kid in
you, check out Lewis Carol’s ‘Alice
in Pictureland’ exhibit also at the
Museum, running concurrently.
Bah Humbug.
What about my agoraphobia?
Nestlé makes fantastic gingerbread
dough, already mixed and sold in
the refrigerator section of the market. Pick up a tub and make some
gingerbread men and ladies. Decorate them to be the friends you always dreamed of having. They will
watch the Price is Right with you
and pretend the holidays aren’t happening. Well, then, isn’t that nice?
There’s something for everyone this
holiday season.
Now…Go Boost That Economy!!
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LAUREN
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SPECIAL TO THE
DAILY LOCAL
NEWS
When Abby Grosskopf said she’s dance is more of a structured ballet
“never bored,” she wasn’t kidding.
dance, but the costume she wears as
a mouse is very elaborate and fun to
The 14-year-old ballet dancer has a wear.
grueling schedule that requires her
to be in Philadelphia six days a week Grosskopf, who is a freshman at the
practicing her craft for hours and Baldwin School, realizes it’s not easy
also rehearsing for the Pennsylvania to juggle her ballet career with her
Ballet’s production of George Bal- academics and social life, but she
anchine’s The Nutcracker.
somehow makes it work, her mother, Betsy Grosskopf said.
“I’m always busy,” Grosskopf said.
“I’m never bored.”
“She’s pretty structured and organized,” Betsy Grosskopf said. “She
Now in her seventh year with the likes to do a lot of different things.
Nutcracker, Grosskopf, of Chadds Abby likes school too. She likes hisFord, is a candy cane in the Land of tory and science. Sort of a political
Sweets and a mouse in the battle junkie, follows news and politics.
scene in the iconic Christmastime She’s an honors students, and gets
production, which begins Dec. 12 really good grades. She is motivatand runs through Dec. 31 at the ed.”
Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
Grosskopf previously was a party In addition to dancing, Abby Grossgirl, angel, one of Mother Ginger’s kopf – a huge fan of the Twilight sechildren and, for two years in a row, ries – was on the varsity tennis team
Marie, the lead role.
at Baldwin and plays the piano. She
also visited Cambridge, England last
“It’s amazing looking summer as part of a foreign exout into the audience change program.
and seeing 2,000 people at the Academy While her mother acknowledged
and all the costumes that there isn’t much time for socialand being with my izing this time of year – the Nutfriends, it really gets cracker is “our whole Christmas,”
you into the holiday she said – Abby Grosskopf said she
spirit of Christmas,” didn’t mind staying extra busy for
Grosskopf said. “It al- several months. Tryouts for the holiways gets me in a really day production were in September,
good mood.”
and since then, has had rehearsals
every week.
She said she enjoys both
roles this year: the candy cane “There’s a lot of rehearsals, it’s really
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time consuming which is really
hard on me,” she said. “It makes up
for itself. It’s really worth it because
it’s a really fun experience.”
Though Abby Grosskopf is in half of
the 24 performances this season –
the company splits the younger
dancers up into two casts – Betsy
Grosskopf said she never gets tired
of watching the production, even
though Abby has been performing
for seven years and her older sister
was in it before her.
“I watch at least 10 performances a
year I would say,” Betsy Grosskopf
said. “I never get tired of it, it’s beautiful. It’s just gorgeous. It’s the best
feeling for the kids when they look
out and the Academy of Music is full
of people. The whole atmosphere,
everything just goes together. It’s a
very worthwhile trip for anybody.
It’s an unforgettable experience.”
Abby Grosskopf said
her Christmas isn’t complete without the Nutcracker.
“The Nutcracker is a really magical performance. It’s necessary for
every child to see. It’s really a fairytale that ends
in a happy ending. It’s
classic and it’s beautiful.
Everything about it is just
magical and unforgettable.”
Holiday Calendar
of Events for Downtown Kennett Square
Friday, Nov. 27:
Holiday Downtown
Open House and Parade
leries will host special shopping Dec. 11:
Zany comedy “Mixed Nuts” will
events and Fiorenza & Dowlin will
start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5
be performing at Longwood Art Ladies Shopping Night and popcorn is free.
Special shopping night for all the
Gallery.
ladies.
Holiday parade and shops will open
Friday, Dec. 4:
Friday, Dec. 18:
their doors to visitors and shoppers
Dec.
13:
XPN
Welcomes
Shop like Mad Men
for this traditional event. Mr. &
Annual Historic
Mrs. Claus will arrive and light the Jim Boggia
Last big push for the shopping seatown Christmas tree. Children can to the Kennett Flash
Holiday Home Tour
son includes live music by Fiorenza
visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Cafe
Tickets are $15 in advance and Historic homes in the borough will & Dowlin
Lindo after the parade.
available at www.KennettFlash.org be all decked out for the holidays
and open for visitors. Tickets are
Friday, Dec. 4:
Dec. 6, 13, 20, & 27:
required and are available at www. Saturday, Dec. 19:
XPN Welcomes Slo-Mo
First Friday Art Stroll Horse-drawn Carriage HisoricKennettSquare.com.
Arts community open house in Rides
downtown Kennett Square from 6 Rides are available from noon to 3
to 9 p.m. Carolers will be strolling p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and
the downtown; gift shops and gal- free for children under 5.
Wednesday, Dec. 16:
Holiday Movie at the
Kennett Flash
to the Kennett Flash
Tickets are $15 in advance and
available at www.KennettFlash.
org
Sunday, Dec. 20:
Holiday Movie at the
Kennett Flash
Adults and children alike will enjoy
a heartwarming afternoon with the
“Polar Express.” Movie starts at 2 p.
m. Admission is $5 and popcorn is
free.
For more information
on these and other events
call 610-444-8188
or visit
www.historickennettsquare.com
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Clueless about what to buy for your culinary-obsessed
loved ones this holiday season? OR want to make it
easy for your friends to give YOU the perfect gastronomically minded gift for the holidays? Circle what
you want and leave this article on the coffee table as an
oh-so-casual hint for your gift-givers. Here’s the
Ultimate Food Lovers’ Gift Guide for Chester County.
Iron Hill Reserve bottle collection is a perfect gift
whether it’s for a beer lover, as a hostess gift or just a
little something unique! This year, their special holiday
release is Afternoon Delight, Imperial Coffee Porter,
designed and brewed at their Lancaster brewery by Paul
Rutherford, with a label designed and produced in
collaboration with renowned artist, Jeff Schaller.
Wine Lovers
The taste is the Pig Iron Porter recipe cranked up and
blended with 35 lbs. of locally roasted Nicaraguan
coffee beans. og: 1080; ibu: 25; 8.7% abv. Give a 750-ml
bottle of afternoon delight for $19.50 or get a gift box
with a 750-ml bottle and 2 snifters for $28.50
Try a gift basket from one of the many wineries along
the Brandywine Valley. Chaddsford Winery offers
baskets like the Spiced Apple Treat with Spiced Apple
Wine, hot-mulled wine recipes and Pumpkin Decadence Cookies in a copper tin container for $29.99. Or,
you can splurge for the Toast of the Vineyard basket, a
wine and food extravaganza nestled in a natural
seagrass basket with regal red bow. Premium wines
include one dry white (Pinot Grigio), one slightly sweet
white (Riesling, and two dry red wines (Merlot and
Pinot Noir). The extravaganza also
includes a cornucopia of
sophisticated foods, like
Merlot Cheddar cheese
spread, crackers, pretzels,
honey mustard dip, Lindor
Truffles and a cranberry
almond snack mix for $128.99.
For more gift baskets, gift cards and private-label wine
gifts visit www.chaddsford.com.
Chaddsford
Winery
632 Baltimore Pike
Chaddsford, PA 19317
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (610)268-5066
For other local wineries and ideas, visit The Brandywine Wine Trail at www.bvwinetrail.com.
Beer Lovers
Give the gift that keeps on giving with a home brew set
from Artisan Homebrew. They offer a large assortment
of beer- and wine-making kits along with individual
equipment, supplies and ingredients. For the brewing
beginner or expert you’ll find the perfect gift. Both kits
start at $69.95
Artisan
Homebrew
128 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown
Phone: (610)873-HOPS(4677)
Web site: artisanhomebrew.com
Gift cards are also available ($20 comp card for every
$75 in gift cards purchased) or a Mug Club Membership. Call for information or stop by.
Iron Hill
Brewery
3 West Gay St.
West Chester
Phone: (610)738-9600
130 Bridge St.
Phoenixville
Phone: (610)983-9333
Web site: www.ironhillbrewery.com
Victory fans
will love a
growler full of
beer! With 20
brands available
to enjoy at
home, growlers
are the perfect
way to enjoy
draft-only brands,
limited releases or
Victory favorites.
The 68-oz. German growlers
are $15 to purchase (empty). Fills range in price from
$7 to $12. On occasion, some brands may have
restricted growler fills. Once you own your growler,
simply wash it with hot water to prepare it for its next
fill. Or, give your Victory fan some fun merchandise
ranging from keychains, tee shirts, goblets or a Victory
Blvd street sign.
Visit www.victorybeerstore.com/merchandise.aspx for
pictures and prices. Prost!
Victory Brewing
Company
420 Acorn Lane
Downingtown
Phone: (610)873-0881
Web site: www.victorybeer.com
Need a gift that won’t break the bank but shows you
still care? Who wouldn’t love a six pack? Exton
Beverage has Sam Adams Variety Cases (Two 12 packs,
which you can break into 2 gifts) for $32.79.
Exton
Beverage
310 E. Lincoln Highway
Exton
Phone: (610)363-7020
Web site: www.extonbeverage.com
Sweet Teeth!
Treat your sweets with cupcakes from Cupcakes
Gourmet.
Get a dozen mini cupcakes of
the Holiday Collection
in a Signature
brown and pink
gift box.
Flavors
include Dark
Chocolate
Peppermint,
Eggnog and
Salted Caramel
for $24.99.
Nationwide
shipping is available.
Cupcakes
Gourmet
288 Lancaster Ave
Malvern
Web site: www.cupcakesgourmet.com
Give “The World’s Best Caramels” from Eclat Chocolate. A 20-piece box is $34.50 or give some “Hot Eclat”
(hot chocolate on a
stick) to warm up
those cold winter
nights with your
sweetie. Simply
stir the chocolate
stick in hot milk
for one minute and
enjoy; available in
six flavors for $4.50.
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Eclat
Chocolate
24 South High St.
West Chester
Phone: (610)692-5206
Web site: www.eclatchocolate.com
Savory Gifts
Give the gift of award-winning smoked products.
Sugartown Smoked Specialties’ Natural Smoked
Tasmanian Trout was awarded outstanding fish or
seafood product from across the the country in Gallo
Family Vineyards Gold Medal Awards for artisinal food
producers. The Hot smoked, Sea-Run Rainbow Trout
from the pristine waters of Tasmania are moist and
flaky with an exceptional flavor; the fillets are lightly
complimented by natural hardwood smoke. Without
question, the finest smoked trout you (or your guests)
have ever tasted! Available in your choice of (4) 4-ounce
packages (perfect for gifting) for $43.53. Or, give NovaStyle Smoked Salmon, cold smoked in a Europeanmade smokehouse resulting in a buttery, melt-in-yourmouth Nova, sliced paper-thin, with the perfect
salt-to-sugar ratio. The salmon comes packaged on its
own serving board and is also available in (4) 4-ounce
packages for $36.74.
SmokedFoods.com
Order online at www.smokedfoods.
com or call (610)429-4080.
Give the gift of delicious seafood from Gadeleto’s. Get
$3.00 off Party Platters(Shrimp, Crab Ball or Poached
Salmon) starting at $22.75
Gadaletto’s
West Chester
Parkway Shopping Center
929 South High Street
West Chester
610-430-7777 (open 7 days)
Frazer
Lincoln Court Center
235 Mancaster Ave (Rt.30)
Next to Giant, DMV and QVC
Open Monday-Saturday
610-407-9222
Give a tray of 30 wild-caught colossal shrimp from
Capt’n Chucky’s Crab Cake Co for only $26.00.
Capt’n Chucky’s
5159 West Chester Pike
Ridley Creek Plaza
Newtown Square
610-353-7525
Have a meat lover in your life? A perfect gift would be
the “Steak Lovers Package” from Foresta’s Meat’s
including U.S.D.A Choice Beef; 2- T-Bone Steaks (3/4”
thick), 4 New York Strip Steaks (3/4” thick), 2 Boneless
Sirloin (3/4” thick), 4 Delmonico Steaks (3/4 “ thick), 2
Long Broil 21/2-3lbs and 2 Top Round Steak (1/2” thick).
Other gift packages are available.
Forresta’s
Meat Market
Phone: (610)793.0949
Fax: (610)793.0991
Hours: MON-TUE: 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
WED-SAT: 10 A.M.-9 P.M.
SUN: 11 A.M.-8:30 P.M.
Hot Stuff!
Give some hotness to your hottie with Chile Spot
Pepper Jams, such as Peach Mango Habanero, Apricot
or Sweet Red Pepper Jalapeno. Or try something special
like Heirloom Tomato Fatalii Pepper Salsa or Bread and
Butter Jalapenos.
Chile Spot
Locally available at Carlino’s
West Chester, Village
Hardware Downingtown, Montesano
Brothers Italian
Deli Eagle and
Ludwigs Village
Market Ludwigs
Corner.
1098 W Bridge Street
Phoenixville
www.forestasmarket.com
610-935-1777
Artisinal
The
Glass and
Gift
Kitchenware Perfect
Downtown
Give a unique gift from Simon Pearce in Chester
County for your food-loving friends and family. Each
piece is made by local crafters the traditional way. Give
handblown glass stemware from the Corinth collection; each piece is $65 each (4 different pieces: Corinth
flute, Corinth goblet,
Corinth White
Wine glass and
Corinth Red
Wine glass).
Or try a Barre
Pitcher. A
beautiful
hand blown
glass
pitcher from the
Barre line that will
wow anyone on your
list. Small size is $75, large is $120.
Simon
Pearce
1333 Lenape Road
Route 52 North
West Chester
The West Chester Business Improvement District, in
cooperation with Fox Chase Bank, now offers the West
Chester MasterCard Gift Card!
West Chester Gift Cards can be purchased two ways:
directly from Fox Chase Bank (137 North High St at
Chestnut, 610-344-3049) in Downtown West Chester.
Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Personal Checks
are accepted. Gift cards are available in any amount
from $10 to $500 plus a $1.95 fee per card.
Fox Chase
Bank
Hours of Operation
(Lobby & Drive Through)
Monday - Thursday
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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Chester County’s
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SIMON
PEARCE
BY 1333 Lenape Road, Route 52 North
MARY West Chester, PA
BIGHAM 610.793.0949
WC I was running late (yet again) and barely slipping
DISH my shoes on as I headed out the door after a full day
of meetings and deadlines that left no time to form
expectations about my dinner at Simon Pearce. I
had been there before and driven past it a million
times, but usually wrote it off as a tourist trap. I applied eye liner in the passenger seat, doing my best
not to smudge while my date drove down the twisting, turning Route 52. I was about to do mascara
when we drove over the stone bridge leading to the
restaurant and the jewel-colored bottles of houseinfused liquor shone through the windows and out
like a beacon of serenity across the Brandywine
Creek. I immediately closed the car mirror and focused on the soft light bouncing off the river’s surface. It was a sign that I was headed to one of the
most exciting dining experiences of my year.
Glassblowing craftsmen worked just inside the
front door. The glassblowers were actually making
something. They smiled and looked happy to be
there, even after dark on a Friday night. A couple
was watching them work and we scaled the steps
toward the dining room. I was tempted to head into
the glass shop to take a look at all the glittery creations but was far more exited to see the dazzling
liquors up close.
Sparkling glass jars and pitchers held concoctions
that reminded me of an old-time apothecary with
berries, roots and fruits nestled in refined alcohol.
General Manager and CIA graduate, Corey Fair, explained that this is the “farm-to-the-glass” approach they now embrace at the restaurant,
using local, seasonal products to infuse
their liquors for specialty cocktails. The
largest containers were still infusing
and took their place on the upper
shelves, while the smaller bottles
right below were used for current
seasonal drinks. A shelf below
those was the standard “topshelf” stuff found at any bar.
Simone Pearce had outdone
standard top-shelf liquors times
two.
We were seated at a table along a
window overlooking the creek,
but my focus was on the menu. As I
said before, I hadn’t had time to really
prep myself for the menu so we asked
our server to leave it up to the chef. How
was I supposed to choose between starters like
Kennett mushroom soup with sunchokes and foie
gras shavings and the grilled baby octopus with
chorizo vinaigrette with sweet potatoes and savory
spinach?
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Even more difficult was my drink
choice. The wine list is strictly from
Pennsylvania and, if you’re like me
and have trouble committing, go for
the wine flights for a taste of the offerings. I had to dive into the cocktails and chose an apricot and ginger
spritzer with sparkling wine and
fruit-infused vodka. The presentation on the glass resembled a mainline woman on race day with a flirty
hat that was not considered too big
but, rather, “fabulous.” A huge, fresh
orange slice topped off the housemade cocktail glass which, served
with a quick stir, allowed the bubbles to wake up and burst. My date
chose the fig and walnut martini,
which tasted like a creamy dessert
course that popped with sweet and
savory tones.
our table and it took me mere seconds to decide on a slice of raisin
and walnut bread and a slice of olive
bread (two of my favorites in one
basket, oh my!). My date chose the
whole wheat French bread which,
paired with the creamy butter was
perfect.
and shallots and prosciutto cracklings. A mustard seed vinaigrette
brought the dish together and each
bite made my taste buds crazy with
sweet and seasonal bursts of flavor
and, again, I was giggling. When my
server came back to my table I asked,
“Who is this chef and where did she
come from?”
My first course was grilled baby octopus, which came out vibrant and
fresh. Each bite was seasonal but
still hinted at summer with sweet
peppers and spinach covered in a
chorizo vinaigrette (amazing!) that I
could not get enough of. I was laughing and giggling with each bite of
this course and even wiped the plate
with my bread to savor the drippings.
She is Chef Karen Nicolas and before
she landed in Chester County she
worked in restaurants across the
United States and in Australia, including an Executive Sous Chef position at famed Gramercy Tavern in
New York City. She has mostly recently been the Executive Chef at
Soul in Chicago where she established the restaurant as one of the
best in the city, earnNext up was marinated beets with ing it threeThe bread basket made its way to local Keswick creamery feta, pickled grapes
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and four-stars in key dining reviews,
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talents have taken her all over since
earning her degree in Culinary Arts
from Johnson and Wales The New
School where she studied restaurant
marketing and finance.
As I jotted down the details of this
amazing woman more food arrived.
Each course was more exciting than
the first. The Chef was able to to capture seasonal tastes of fall while
sending me rushing back to summer-time again and again. The next
course was a vegetarian option with
the sonara cheese and green chard
cannellonis filled with butternut
squash and topped with pumpkin
seeds. The savory bites of cheese
melted with the sweet butternut squash and the
crunch of the
pumpkin seeds
made each
bite
as
comforting and
simple
a
s
mom’s
macaroni and
cheese
yet with
the sophistication
of
the chef’s vision.
trendy culinary technique – sustainable shrimp, globally influenced flavors, locally grown garnish and fancy foam to finish it off – but the
funny part was there was nothing
trendy about it once I ate it... it was
just GOOD. It worked...it was perfect.
Next up was the Bourbon-glazed
pork belly and, as any of my fellow
diners would know, I am a huge
pork belly fan and will try it anywhere. This dish did not disappoint
and was served with maple-roasted
pears over a walnut-farro salad, perfectly balancing the melt-in-yourmouth pork belly with the savory,
firm-but-chewy texture of the farro.
Not only do they get bonus points
for having this delicacy on the dinner menu, they get triple points for
having it on the lunch menu (featured as a pork belly blt melt with
lesher cheese a fried egg and horseradish dressing) and Sunday Brunch
(braised pork belly with baked farm
egg on parmesan polenta with tomato jam).
It was time for another drink, so the
head bartender, Charles, and his
wingman, Mike, sent over the cocktail of the day: currant-infused vodka martini. My date had a Manhattan in the Fall consisting of orange-,
clove- and cherry-infused bourbon,
brown sugar, sweet tea and orange
bitters. I learned that the infused liquors take 1 to 2 weeks of soaking
before being mixed with the freshest of local ingredients to complete
the journey to the glass...a handblown glass, mind you, made on-site.
What MORE do you want?
Next was the laughing bird
shrimp that came out with beautiful
little shrimp caught in the south Caribbean on a bed of fluffy bomba saffron rice with bits of green olives
and covered in a creamy foam with
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scotch pot de creme that was the away?).
perfect ending to a most amazing
meal. A Simon Pearce-made crock We finished the meal with a persimwas filled with silky, salty-sweet mon ‘caipirinha’ for me, consisting
butterscotch cream and served of velvet falernum, leblon cachaca,
alongside sweetened mascarpone fresh lime, persimmon syrup and
and blackberry gelee. A few spoon- lemon seltzer, which tasted like a
fuls with all three flavors was noth- vacation in a glass, and my date had
ing short of bliss.
the Pumpkin Cocktail which, luckily for you, I scored the recipe for so
After dessert we were honored with you can recreate this dessert in a
a visit from Chef Karen Nicolas. The glass at home.
poor woman didn’t even know what
hit her; as she tried to extend her What else can you ask for in a meal
hand for a handshake I went right served on artisian-made plates, with
for the hug. What else could I do af- artisian-products by artists themter having a meal that surpassed all selves; bartender and chef alike? All
others I had this year. She chatted in an atmosphere that gives each taabout her recent visit to Spain and ble a beautiful view of the Brandyher plans to bring her experiences to wine Creek. Now THIS is why Chesa travel-inspired menu featuring ter County is amazing.
Spanish-style tapas. A kick-off for
the menu will be held on December
3rd for a Chester County Cuisine
and Nightlife Happy Hour (details
below). She soon left us to tend to a
table of eight (or
maybe I
scared her
Pumpkin
Cocktail
Ingredients:
*Pumpkin Syrup:
Join us for
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Happy Hour!
Pulp of a roasted local pumpkin
1 lb.
Cinnamon stick
1 each
Nutmeg, ground
1/8 tspn.
Simple syrup
1 cup
Date: Thurs., December 3, 2009
Method:
Bring the simple syrup (1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water) to a boil in a saucepan with the whole cinnamon stick
and nutmeg. Remove from the heat
and add the pumpkin puree, stirring
until completely blended.
Cover with plastic wrap and let
stand for 20 minutes (stirring every
five minutes). Remove the cinnamon stick and chill completely.
In a Boston shaker, add ice, pumpkin syrup, cream liqueur and vanilla
vodka. Shake vigorously and pour
into your favorite cocktail glass.
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Simon Pearce
on The Brandywine
Simon Pearce has gotten a face lift... new chef, new
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Top with a fresh dollop of unsweetsuggest Prairie Organic or
ened whipped cream and sprinkle
Hangar One)
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1 3/4 fl. oz.
cocktail with freshly shaved dark
Pumpkin syrup (recipe fol- chocolate or stewed cranberries,
whichever you like.
lows)
3 oz.
*If you do not have the time to roast
Splash of chilled cream liqueur pumpkin, you can substitute pumpkin pie puree and leave out the cin(Bailey’s)
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BY
ELLEN
BERNHARD
SPECIAL
TO CC
JOSH SIMPSON
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This month, Phoenixville’s Barnstone
Gallery has had the chance to host an
art exhibit that is out of this world.
Space shuttles and astronauts were
not on location, but miniature representations of our massive galaxy have
made an appearance, brought to the
gallery by Western Massachusetts artist Josh Simpson, whose handcrafted
glass “planets” have made a safe landing in Phoenixville.
Like most space discoveries, Josh’s ultimate profession as a glass artist was
not something planned. As a psychology major at Hamilton College in
Clinton, New York, Josh took art classes, but did not specialize in art. When
an opportunity occurred to take classes in a field he was interested in, Josh
transferred for a semester to Goddard
College in Vermont to study glassblowing, only to discover their glass
studio had been dismantled. With the
help of another student, Josh used the
materials on the premises to make
“the most rudimentary glass furnace
imaginable,” he recalled, “but it
worked!”
Since then, Josh’s glassblowing equipment has advanced to a more professional level, as he has made is profession from selling his handmade glass
pieces. One of his most popular and
favorite things to create are what he
calls “planets,” small glass structures
that recreate what the globe, or other
planets, may look like from a distance.
“Imagine you are an astronaut flying
around one of these little glass globes,”
Josh said, “and you can see enormous
oceans and continents and mountain
ranges. Imagine that it’s populated
with some sort of intelligent life.”
Like the hypothetical astronaut flying
around one of Josh’s “planets,” Josh
himself has had the opportunity to fly
around the globe, bringing his artwork to places far and wide. This past
year, Josh and his artwork have made
appearances in New Zealand at the
Chronicle Gallery in Wanganui,
where he gave a lecture and taught
glassblowing at the Sarjeant Arts Museum. “Ten years ago, I went to New
Zealand for the first time and I taught
there…and had a fantastic time.” Josh
said, “It was particularly nice to go
back to Wanganui because a lot of the
students I had ten years ago came back
to study again.” More recently, Josh
visited Prague where he completed a
2-person exhibit at the historic Prague
Castle.
Although many of Josh’s pieces come
from his personal inspiration, some of
it has received cosmic assistance from
beyond our atmosphere. Josh’s wife,
NASA astronaut Cady Coleman has
returned from two separate space
launches with images that Josh has
used for inspiration in his own work.
Using “incredibly beautiful images of
black holes and neutron stars,” Josh
has recreated these images into small
glass objects that can be experienced
by anyone, not just astronauts.
largest one previously made weighed
26 pounds, also made by Josh. Within
the next 18 months, through a series
of trial and error, Josh and his team
constructed this paperweight. “I made
14 of them before I got one that was
successful.” Josh said, “And that planet
is in the permanent collection of the
museum.” Clocking in at a massive
As a continuation on his work with 100 pounds, it is believed to be the
“planets,” Josh’s Infinity Project has world’s largest paperweight.
also gained popularity. “I take little
planets and hide them around the The level of success was also met with
world,” he said, “They’re not signed; it a lot of hassle and danger. “(The glass)
just has an infinity symbol on the bot- is a liquid and it doesn’t care about
tom. They’re little glass spheres. If left you, the artist, at all. It just wants to
undisturbed a planet can be in the drip on the floor. If I made a mistake, it
ground for hundreds or even thou- was possible that someone could get
sands of years.” Over 1,700 partici- really injured. That much weight of
pants have hid these globes all over that much liquid molten glass is really
the world since 2000.
a force to reckon with.” Josh recalled,
“It was really a challenge for me.”
Josh’s Infinity Project may stand the
test of time across deserts and oceans Josh’s exhibit can be seen at the Barnaround the world, but his Megaplanet sone Gallery from October through
project has conquered more than just December and all pieces will be availthe globe. In 2005, Josh was commis- able for purchase.
sioned by the Corning Museum of
Glass in New York to help with a project. Upon realizing they had 999 paperweights in their collection, the
Museum approached Josh to make the
1,000th paperweight to make it “something really, really special. There was
a catch to it—that paperweight had to
be the biggest one ever made.” The
Josh Simpson’s work, “Planet”
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MARY
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WC DISH
A roaring fire and marshmallows.
This combination could mean a perfect summer night with s’mores or a
cozy winter night at home with a
cup of cocoa. The common denominator is Mark Leone and his Marksmallows.
So, how did he become the marshmallow man? It all started when Leone’s foodie passions got the best of
him last summer and challenged his
creativity.
“I wanted to find an interesting spin
on dessert when my wife, Melina,
and I hosted a barbecue,” explains
Leone. “I thought s’mores would be
good, but store-bought marshmallows wouldn’t cut it.”
Leone pulled a back issue of Gourmet magazine for the recipe, which
consisted of sugar, corn syrup, gelatin and vanilla extract. The ingredients are blended, whipped and
poured into a mold, popped out,
then cut into cubes. And the guests
wanted, well, some more. Word
spread when friends-of-friends start-
ed requesting the spongey treats and subscriber, a chef-stalker and an earhis little side project of Marksmall- ly adopter of the Food Network.
ows took off.
“After a meal at Vetri in PhiladelHe tapped friends to help develop a phia, I flagged down the chef/owner
logo and his tagline, which says it Marc Vetri and told him that I wantall: A billowy, pillowy confection. ed to work for him.” Leone goes on
to share that Chef Jeff Michaud, coSquared.
owner of Vetri and sister restaurant,
Marksmallows and Leone will have Osteria, called him a few weeks later
you rethinking the marshmallow— to invite him down.
light as air, simply sweet and great One night a week, for 6 months, Leto eat alone or as a complement to one apprenticed under Michaud,
keeping a journal of the ups and
hot cocoa.
downs of a budding chef in one of
He perfected his recipe out of his Ex- the city’s most highly acclaimed reston home, including a wide variety taurants. “It was one of the most exflavors such as classic vanilla, pep- citing things I’ve ever done.”
permint, butterscotch strawberry,
banana, coconut, almond, coffee But, now his focus is on busy holiand, his newest flavor in time for the day season, his newborn son, Mason,
and trying to hone a chocolate
holiday season, pecan pie.
Marksmallow.
“Coconut,” Leone responds to the
most popular flavor. “Everyone “There is something in the chocoloves the coconut. I’ve started toast- late that affects the marshmallows,
ing the coconut and that adds a real but I’m working on it.”
depth to the marshmallow.”
Visit www.marksmallows.com for
Last Christmas, the Leone family be- more information.
stowed to friends gifts of mason jars
filled with vanilla and peppermint
marshmallows, along with cocoa
mix. He suggests that pastel-colored
strawberry and banana marshmallows would make great baby shower
favors, while a tray filled with the
gamut of flavors would make an
imaginative dessert for children’s
parties.
His 5-year-old son, Matteo, is his
sous chef.
“Sometimes I’ll make them as part
of a bribe for his eating his brussell
sprouts, or as his reward for not terrorizing his kindergarten classmates,” explains the New Jerseyraised Leone. “Of course, he is the
official ‘Whisk Attachment Licker.’”
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a few questions with
MARIO BRADSHAW
aka Sip ‘N’ Smile Mario
from Doc Magrogan’s
When did you start bartending?
I started bartending on cruise ships
in 1994, yep a long time ago.
How the heck did you end up
in WC?
My wife who is from the area, was
celebrating obtaining her masters
degree along with dear friends when
she met me and made an immediate
connection. While I was on vacation
in N.Y. some time later, they invited
me to come visit Philadelphia and
the rest as they say is history......
What is the craziest thing
you’ve dealt with behind the
bar?
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What is your favorite drink
to make?
Tough one. I’m known for making
killer mojitos. I would say my favorite drink to make is a vodka martini
done “the right way” Grey Goose
preferably…
What’s your biggest pet
peeve?
Biggest pet peeve, hmm. (a) I’ll say
guest paying for $2 drink with a credit card at the peak hours. (b) Guest
expecting a $100.00 fix from a two
dollar drink...Go figure
Where is your favorite place
to get a drink in WC?
With two young kids,I seldom get
the opportunity to hang out. How
does Starbucks sound? Periodically
Kildare’s. Also went to The Note for a
show over the summer and “had a
time” as we say in “Trinidad.”
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MATTHEW SWEET AND SUSANNA
HOFFS PAY TRIBUTE
TO ROCK AND ROLL CLASSICS.
BY
ROB
NAGY
Pop recording artists Matthew Sweet
and Susanna Hoffs each came to
prominence via different paths
while enjoying varied degrees of
success. Sweet, while born and
raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, relocated to Athens, Georgia in the early
80’s and soon became a part of the
burgeoning Athens music scene
where artists like the B-52’s and REM
were embarking on their now legendary careers. Sweet worked with
REM front man Michael Stipe in a
band called “The Community Trolls”
while pulling double duty with
Stipe’s sister Lynda in the “Oh-OK”.
By 1985 Sweet had caught the attention of record Giant Columbia Records - landing a solo contract and
releasing the album “Inside” to rave
reviews but less than dazzling record sales. Departing Columbia Records, Sweet signed with A&M
where, again, he had critical acclaim
but very little response from the record buying public. It wasn’t until
1991’s Zoo Entertainment release of
the album “Girlfriend” that Sweet
got the long overdue radio airplay
and record sales he had longed for.
The title track “Girlfriend” reached
the top ten, spawning the heavily
rotated video on MTV. Along with
success comes an end for too many
artists; Sweet was no exception.
He had achieved the notoriety and airplay that
was most deserved,
but fans - having
little patience moved on to
the next new
craze. Sweet
released a
handful of
albums
throughout the remainder
of the decade and
into the millennium but
was unable to
revisit his brief
moment in the
spotlight. In 2002 he
put together the super
group “The Thorns” releasing one album before breaking
up. Along with writing and record-
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ing Sweet did some producing, cowriting and work in TV and film.
Sweet and Hoffs were members of
the band “Ming Tea” along with
Mike Myers in the classic film “Austin Powers”.
Susanna Hoffs enjoyed far more media attention and notoriety as a
member of the 80’s girl group “The
Bangles”. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Hoffs was exposed to celebrity as the daughter of film director Tamar Simon Hoffs. Signing
with Columbia Records in 1984, the
Bangles breakthrough came two
years later with the release of the album “Different Light”, which yielded the smash hits “Walk Like An
Egyptian” and “Manic Monday”. As
the most visible member of the Bangles, Hoffs garnered much of the attention. She co-wrote songs for other
artists, most notably the Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle, and saw Rickenbacker
unveil a Susanna Hoffs’ model guitar. With the 80’s rapidly coming to
a close, the Bangles released the album “Everything” featuring their
biggest single “Eternal Flame”,
which Hoffs co-wrote and sang. Displaying her diverse talents, Hoffs costarred in the film “The Allnighter”
starring John Cusack, which was di-
rected by her mother. By 1990, the
Bangles disbanded eventually reuniting nearly a decade later, at
Hoffs urging, to release the “Doll
Revolution” album in 2003. Hoffs
released a couple of solo efforts to a
moderate response, but like Sweet,
the glory days had come and gone.
In 1993 Hoffs married film director
Jay Roach (Austin Powers and Meet
The Parents). It was during the making of “Austin Powers” that Sweet
and Hoffs established a great friendship that continues to this day. In
2006, billing themselves as “Sid and
Susie”, they recorded and released
“Under The Covers” Volume 1, a collection of their interpretations of
the 60’s greatest songs, which included “Monday, Monday”, The Kids
Are Alright” and “Cinnamon Girl”.
Following the release of a long overdue solo effort, 2008’s “Sunshine
Lies”, Sweet and Hoffs returned to
the studio to record their current release “Under The Covers” Volume II,
offering a collection of classic songs
from the seventies, which included
“You’re So Vain”, “Hello It’s Me” and
“Maggie May”.
the Sellersville Theatre in Sellersville, PA. The concert was in two
parts with Sweet and Hoffs doing
their 60’s cover songs the first half
and the 70’s portion the second half.
The duo was joined by two additional acoustic guitarists - adding a depth
and richness to the overall sound. In
between selections they told a variety of stories relating to their respective careers. The show itself seemed
flat and a little on the unrehearsed
side. Too much time was spent talking, and there seemed to be confusion at times over what song to play
next. While Hoffs still has a very
strong singing voice, her microphone was clearly put at a volume
that was often overbearing and took
away from the overall show. Still, it
was fun to hear so many of the classic songs that have stood the test of
time no matter who is performing
them. Standouts included “You’re
So Vain”, “Cinnamon Girl”, “Hello
It’s Me”, “All The Young Dudes” and
“Go All The Way”. There is talk of
Sweet and Hoffs releasing an 80’s
tribute but to date nothing has been
confirmed.
On November 15, 2009 Sweet and
Hoffs performed a two-hour set to a
surprising capacity audience at
For more info on Matthew Sweet go
to www.matthewsweet.com and Susanna Hoffs go to www.thebangles.
com To stay up to date with all future shows coming to the
Sellersville Theatre
go to www.st94.
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Hair Dresser
BY
JUSTIN
MCANENY
STAFF
WRITER
and
bring your idea to life. Sometimes it Chester
works. Sometimes it doesn’t. We’ve sings in the
bands Backwoods
all had bad dos.
Payback and Crash of
We can all agree that those that cut ’64, cutting hair was
hair are artists. But for some, cutting something he’d always done
hair is just another form of art – like but never thought about turning
one local hair dresser with an upstart into a career. “I just cut hair as a goof
production company, his friend that in high school (mostly mohawks he
also cuts hair and works with the mentioned later),” Cummings said. “I
film company or another that tours never thought I could do it for a real
the country as the singer in a heavy job.”
It’s art. And it’s art that you wear. metal band.
Although he’s been doing it for
Stop and think about it. You walk in
to your local barber shop or salon; For Mike Cummings, who works at around 11 years, “It took me a while
sorta have an idea of what you
Hart’s Hair De- to realize hair was art,” he said, addwant the top of your head to
signs in ing that you create a hair style just
look like, maybe put it in
W e s t like you create lyrics and melody
when writing a song, but hair, “it’s
a few short sentences.
like walking art.”
From those, the person with the
Cummings uses the attitude of rock
scissors
and roll to influence his hair detries
signs, especially when he has a custo
tomer that doesn’t have a clear vision of what they want done. He
also jokes that he’s a cheap therapist where customers tell him all
about their lives over a short period
of time. And some of that inspires
some of his songs.
If you read our pages here in CC,
you’ve read about artists. You’ve read
about chefs and painters, bartenders,
musicians and soon enough you’ll
read about a comedian (this is in the
works for an upcoming Sound
Check). But, we’ve left some people,
probably lots of people, and some
artists, out: ones you probably don’t
think of as being artists – the people
that cut your hair.
purs u e
acting
full time.
When joining the Actor’s
Guild in 2004, the guild suggested to
Prewitt that he learn a trade to pay
the bills while going to auditions. He
decided to cut hair.
A few years later, in July of this year,
Prewitt started Linear Entertainment
Group LLC. – his own film company.
“I wanted to be a film maker instead
(of an actor),” Prewitt said.
Olde has worked along side Prewitt
with Linear Entertainment Group
since Prewitt started it a few short
months ago.
He began cutting hair for a different
reason. Olde said he went from singing in a band to working a horrible
warehouse job. “It was the worst,” he
said. On a friend’s suggestion he decided to go to school and become a
hair dresser. “I used to (cut hair) all
the time,” he said.
When fans of Cummings’ bands find Cutting hair and making films, Preout he makes a living cutting hair witt said, “are both extremely hands
they “usually laugh,” he said. “Then on.”
it’s like woo, that’s kind of cool.”
“They go hand-in-hand creatively,”
Just outside of West Chester at Cal- Olde added.
ista Grand Salon & Spa in Thornbury
you’ll find Arvil Prewitt and Ryan And both agreed that both arts rely
Olde.
on visual artistry, whether it’s cutting and coloring hair or lighting or
“I woke up one day and appearing correctly in a shot.
started cutting hair,” Prewitt said, adding that be- Whether cutting hair or making
fore deciding he wanted films, and writing songs, Cummings
to cut hair and long be- would probably agree with Prewitt:
fore going to school “it takes passion … It’s like raising an
for it, the only other infant.”
time he had cut someone’s hair -- he intentionally gave his
younger brother a mohawk. This, he said, did
not please their mother.
But Prewitt’s always been
visual and he’s always been a
performer – more to the point,
an actor. Although college wasn’t
for him, he started his career as a visual arts major before deciding to
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National Constitution Center
remembers Lady Di
BY
RACHEL
GOODMAN
SPECIAL
For almost seven years, the National
Constitution Center has enabled
young as well as old to learn about a
very crucial part of American history. Even their chair emeritus, former
President George H.W. Bush, calls
the institution “a jewel of America”
because the theme at the center is to
teach Americans about how we came
to be.
But if this is the case, people may
wonder about the current exhibit on
display. Continuing through Dec. 31,
“Diana: A Celebration” features the
life of Princess Diana Spencer of
Wales. If this is a place where people
come to learn about American history, one may ask how Diana, a British
princess, intersects with the American theme.
Perhaps the best way to arrive at
an answer is by looking at an
upcoming, related event at
the center. Scheduled for
Nov. 2, the event is
called “Join the Conversation: American
Aristocracy,” featuring such families as
the Kennedys and
the Clintons while
tying them together
with the Diana legacy.
Back in 1776, we declared
our independence from the
British — but that does not mean
that Americans cut all ties to their
British ancestry. In fact, taking a closer glimpse at American aristocracy
tells us that there are certain elements of British royalty similar to
our own American “royalty.”
The Kennedys are considered to have
similar fame as British royalty. The
brief presidency of JFK is often called
the American Camelot by many historians.
From this perspective, it no longer
appears strange that the former princess should have an exhibit at an
American museum. So here we have
Diana.
“Diana loved this country,” says her
brother Charles Spencer. “As Diana’s
brother, this is a fantastic exhibit to
her and it is very personal.”
Above everything else, the most im- notes, giving the exhibit that much
portant factor in the Diana exhibit is more of a personal feeling.
that it shows just how humble the
princess really was.
The exhibit — which features everything from the famous wedding dress
“She did have an elevated position down to home videos of the Spencer
through marriage — but she re- family and Diana’s ballet shoes —
mained approachable,” Spencer added about his remarkable sister.
As you walk through the exhibit, you
notice that most of the artifacts on
display are those of a normal girl
growing up in the latter half of the
20th Century. Instead of feeling like
this is a girl from a privileged world,
you feel more like she is someone to
whom you can relate.
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very important way
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Arianne Rox
THE MAKINGS OF A DAYDREAM
Morningwood
DIAMONDS AND STUDS
Welcome to CC’s Compact
Disc reviews. Each week, or
more like when we can, we
will gladly tell you what
we think of your music. We’d
like to do local/regional
band’s releases and will do
national releases if need be.
So if you want to be subjected to this, send your stuff on
in. Contact info is below.
get these done. Doing it by committee
makes it tough getting people together. So instead of the transcript, here’s
what your three, charming music
snobs think of CDs that were sent to
us.
This week we listened to Arianne
Rox’s recent release
“The Makings of a
Daydream”
and Morningwood’s
And just to warn you up front, we are
all music snobs. There might be a
more colorful way to write that, but
those words won’t get published.
Your opinion generating ass@#%es
are: Fletcher Munson, Johnny Underpants and Jimmy Chips. Each one is a
force to be reckoned with, so if you
recognize any of us and see any of us
on the streets and wish to challenge
our opinions -- you’ve been warned.
Unlike other reviews, ours don’t get
stars. Only elementary school teachers use stars. We use drinks, a 30
drink scale to be precise -- a total of a
20 possible beers and Mr. Munson,
who only drinks chardonnay, uses,
well, chardonnay, and adds 10 more
drinks to the mix.
We had to figure out a better way to
“Diamonds and
Studs.”
Fletcher’s take
on the music:
“The Makings of a Daydream”
Let me begin this review by saying we
put a disclaimer at the top of our reviews saying you might not like what
we say. So knowing that, I have no
problems saying this. I am incredibly
hip, in the know, musically well
versed, attractive, have a great sense of
style and a well developed palette for
excellent wine and do not like the
bands outdated, generic classic rock
sound. The nine song record, has
rockers, ballads, an obligatory Latin
tune-Santana’s “Black Magic Woman,”
changed to White Magic Woman (I
wonder if they paid their mechanicals
on that one?), a lullaby and SURPRISE!, even a song about peace and
love. A couple of the songs are saved
by really nice melodies with some
beautifully sung harmonies that make
you not mind the stupid lyrics so
much. The singer often sings slightly
higher than her range allows, where
her voice thins out and starts to sound
shrill. Also, to the person that recorded the record (I assume the guitar
player, at his home studio i.e. computer): the singers mic regularly overmodulates and distorts, which adds to
the high shrillness. All that being
said, if I didn’t have discerning musical tastes and this band were friends of
mine and playing at the local dive bar
on a Friday night, I’d probably love it,
sing along, pump my fist and drunkenly spout about how good they are
and that they are probably going to
“make it.”
4 Chardonays
“Diamonds and Studs.”
Ok. Really!?! I can’t believe I have to
review this stuff. So Morningwood,
other than their incredibly charming
name is bland, generic, major label
created dance pop crap masquerading
as a rock band. I do like in the song
“Best of Me” when the singer exclaims
“C’mon bit**es.” This is pretty much
the highlight of the record.
a spitfire 22-year-old, female, film student, Chantal Claret, at a four-in-the2 Chardonays…I’ll always and morning, insider cocktail party at the
only drink Chardonay.
iconic Dakota Building on Central
Park West. By the party’s end, Pedro
Jimmy Chips’ take:
had talked Chantal into becoming his
“The Makings of a Daydream” partner—musically speaking.”
I
This was mailed in with a nice note would’ve guessed L.A. and not N.Y.
and I really wanted to like it. Maybe though.
because it came with a hand-written
note that was so sincere. Fletcher’s If you like songs with hooks that don’t
ramblings pretty much summed it up. really get stuck in your head you’ll enIt’s slow and boring and lacking lyri- joy this record. I did like the song “Cat
cal pizzazz. “White Magic Woman” in a Box” though.
didn’t do it for me either. Trying to be
clever with other artists lyrics that I would drink to this, again,
were great turns me off. I could defi- 5 beers
nitely see listening to this in the local
bar/restaurant while out on a date. But Johnny Underpants hasn’t
that’s about it.
been around. If you see him,
However, I’m always up for beers
5 Pints
“Diamonds and Studs.”
Eh, heavily produced and boring to
listen to. For me personally, I’ll stick
to my old Mary Prankster records for
light lyrics and fun music. I took the
time to read their bio and it’s exactly
what I was thinking “Morningwood’s
conception is a thing of Manhattan
legend: a veteran musician, Pedro Yanowitz, strikes up a conversation with
tell him hi. So this one’s a
possible 40 drinks with doing
two records, not 60 and we
rap it up with 16 drinks. 2/3’s
of a case isn’t bad.
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BY
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ORDERING A
Tonight is the busiest bar night
in the year. It’s a packed house
and if you want to get your drink
and keep them flowing, we’re
going to re-run this so you can’t
plead ignorance. So read it,
remember it and use the tips.
DRINK
So here we go, we are going to look at Ok, here goes. First thing you do is figure
the art of ordering a drink.
out what you want to drink. Ok, do you
know what it is? Good, but you’re not
So let’s begin. You want a drink do you - ready yet, so stop and don’t approach
- a nice cold refreshing beverage, per- the bar.
haps from your local bar?
Why? Do you have your money ready
Well I am here to help you in this most yet? Because look around you, I’m not
modest of tasks, modest that is if your sure but I think everyone else wants a
going to an empty bar. But that’s not go- drink too and they have their money
ing to help you. So let’s play a game. The out.
game is called I want a drink at a busy
bar.
How weird it is that everyone at the bar
wants a drink, crazy but true, weirder
Let’s suppose for instance you are not yet that there doesn’t even seem to be a
one of the super hot, slightly exotic, de- line. Is this place completely uncivilized
fiantly drunk and sexy girls that fre- -- NO LINE -- everyone is just mobbed at
quently seem to magically materialize a the bar barking orders at the slightly
drink just by giggling and saying of sweaty and defiantly harried bartender
course I want another drink silly! Let’s you wonder?
say you are a customer that is an average
guy or girl that’s wondering how do I get So here goes. I, the bartender, finally
a drink in this busy bar.
look at you and say what can I get you?
You look back slightly nervous …
hmmm, well what do I want? Looking
slightly pissed I say ok … I’ll get back to
you buddy and move on down the bar to
a slightly less socially challenged person
who speaks clearly and hands over their
money for their drinks as the bartender
gives them their drinks. Thanks buddy,
the lucky patron says to me as he hands
a generous tip, for the efficiency in
which his needs were handled. No problem I say moving down the bar.
What kind of wizardry is this? Do I have
to put a spell on this guy to make him
serve me you ask? As these thoughts
pass through your mind you realize
with dismay that the bartender had been
talking to you and once again is moving
down the bar dispensing bartender justice as he goes half lawman, half fairy
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while giving out wishes to the thrown in. Thank you he says,
drunken mob.
quickly taking another customer’s order and he’s off to the racWhat do I have to do to get a es.
drink around here you ask yourself? You groan, not realizing Easy isn’t it says the leprechaun
winking at you? Wow, it was you
you’re speaking out loud.
say amazed, but it can’t be that
Hey buddy a hoarse, slightly easy can it, you say?
drunken voice says to you. Bewildered, you look around trying to Well what about the mind readfind the source of the voice. ing you ask?
Slightly ashamed you realize it’s
a little bearded man looking owl- Watch says the leprechaun, slidishly at you through his horn- ing 10 bucks on the bar. Excuse
ribbed, slightly smudged specta- me sir he says to the bartender.
cles and standing right in front of Could I have another round sir,
you in his completely archaic he says smiling as he hands over
green outfit. Holy crap it’s a lep- the money? Keep the change and
thank you he adds, a Miller light
rechaun.
and a Jamison, I, the bartender
On closer inspection, maybe just ask? Yup, replies the leprechaun
a really drunk old guy with a smiling. Moments later you suck
green sweatshirt … weird, huh
you say, stupidly looking at the
man’s obvious drunken, yet
somehow wise looking countenance.
down your new beer marveling want, have your money ready
at the speed and dexterity in and don’t forget to tip. These
which your drink was delivered. rules will guarantee you success
in that jungle we call a crowded
bar.
You say thanks for the three golden rules mister, looking around
There you go. Follow
for the little green man. But he’s
those tips, get yourgone.
self nice and
sauced and wake
Later on, what can I get you the up Thanksgivbartender asks? Oh, a Miller Lite ing morning
you answer, handing him money, with a raging
personally amazed with your h a n g o v e r
new found skills at getting drinks. that
only
Here you are he says, handing hours and
you your change. Keep it you say, hours of eatremembering golden rule num- ing will fix.
ber three -- tip your bartender.
Happy ThanksSo remember the three golden giving,
rules of getting a drink in a
crowded bar: Know what you -- James Lee Burk
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Hey buddy, do you want to know
the three secrets for getting a
drink in a busy bar he wheezes at
you? Um, sure you reply, slightly
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“Once we did the West Chester chili
thing in 2008, we’re hooked now,
we’re lifers,” Madden said. “Even my
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me when we’re going again. They
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o r i g i n a l l y After doing well in several chili comhails
from petitions – including West Chester –
West Chester, the group has decided to turn their
is one-fifth of hobby into a business, starting with a
his neighbor- line of spices.
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in and helped him and did this
week’s Sound Check. As they
say, the show must go on; it
just so happens that we try to
make sure it goes on when we
can – it is music, not the theater after all. And things happen.
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ON
GARY B. & THE NOTIONS
(you know, stuff like more tour
dates, how to buy records and all
that useful stuff):
http://garybandthenotions.
com or www.myspace.com/
garybandthenotions.
For this week, we talk to Baltimore’s
Gary Barrett of Gary B. & The Notions and also of Person Parcel. I had
the good fortune of meeting Gary
when he and Person Parcel played a
show at The Octoraro Hotel & Tavern in Oxford. Gary is a good dude
and is always willing to make the
trip up 95 to play some music in
southern Chester County.
bum, “New Twist & Shout.” Bryan
Elliott plays guitar and sings with us
Although I’ve seen only seen Person right now. I used to be in the bands
Parcel and their catchy acoustic MOTiO and the day of man as man.
hooks, and not Gary B. & The No- Kris used to play in Poplar Ridge and
tions, yet, after listening to the new Callow. Bryan has played with A
album, “New Twist & Shout,” I can’t Rocket Sent to You and Liars Acadewait till their show on Nov. 28 back my. Rick used to be in the Put-Outs.
at The Octoraro Hotel & Tavern. The In the past five years, Gary B & the
album is full of electric catchiness – Notions has played shows w/ Georthink, as Gary points out, Elvis gie James, Marnie Stern, Deleted
Costello and the Talking Heads.
Scenes, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts,
Pretty & Nice, Elf Power, Hammer
Tell me who you are and what you No More the Fingers, Vic Chesnutt
do.
and many more.
Gary Barrett. I play guitar and sing in
Gary B & the Notions. I fix and sell How do you juggle both Gary B &
guitars and band gear for a living in the Notions and your other band,
Baltimore, Md.
Person Parcel? Is the writing different, a different approach, sound,
Can you give me a little history style … ? Which came first?
about the band? How long have you The Notions started in 04. Person Parbeen together?
cel started in 06. It’s difficult to jugWe’ve been together five years this gle, but I manage. The approach and
December. The core members are style … at least to me … is the same:
Gary B and Kris Heath on bass and Solid song writing with a killer backvocals. We’ve had four different ing band and sweet harmonies. The
drummers and four different lead stark difference would be the promiguitar players. Currently Rick Bow- nent use of acoustic guitar and the
man (from Frauds & Pianowire) plays female lead vocal (Ryn Dorsey) in
drums. David Andler (owner of Mor- Person Parcel, whereas the Notions is
phius Records) played on the new al- a full-on balls-out rock-out! They
sound the same to me. The Notions is
a little bit more 69 Kinks, Faces, Beatles mixed with 79 Elvis Costello,
Television, Talking Heads. Person
Parcel is very 64 Wanda Jackson,
Patsy Cline, mixed with 95 Velocity
Girl, Mazzy Star. In Person Parcel, I
write the music for songs from lyrics.
In GB&TNS, I write music first, then
lyrics. There’s a difference!
How is being in Baltimore, AKA,
Charm City, for a working musician?
Um. It’s a great practice town. You
can live rather cheaply … and save up
money and go on tour. There are a lot
of awesome venues: Metro Gallery,
the WindUp Space, the Hexagon, the
Sidebar. There just aren’t a lot of
heads at shows…in my xperience…
unless it’s some Wham City Fest
(Dan Deacon or Ponytail) or something like Double Dagger or Beach
House playing…but all these bands
play Baltimore rarely… as do we.
Show turnout for bands that write
songs is poor. I love Baltimore,
though. Don’t get me wrong!
Ecstatically Happy Lime Green and
Just Fell In Love Orange
What’s the last great show you
saw?
Office of Future Plans at Sidebar Baltimore. 10-27-09. J. Robbins from
Jawbox’s new band. I had been waiting for months to see it. I took a carload of people. It was loud and beautiful!
What’s your favorite album?
50,000 B.C. by Shudder To Think.
What’s your ringtone?
Me singing songs from The Music
Man... no lie. Or, “Take the Long Way
Home,” by Supertramp… whatever
that song’s called.
-- Gary B. & The Notions are playing The Octoraro Hotel & Tavern
with Northern Valentine and Appalachian Translator on Nov. 28.
Sound check is brought to you every two
weeks by Mike Bardzik – drummer, recording engineer, owner of Second Story
Sound Studios in West Chester and an
Can you describe the band in only all around good guy. Visit Mike at www.
colors and emotions?
secondstorysoundstudios.com.
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BY
MARY
BIGHAM
WC DISH
We Asked YOU Chester County . . .
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What is The Best Thing You Ate All Week?
“Blue chip nachos with
crab meat at
Doc Magrogan’s … of course, the
“Iron Hill
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- Phyllis
Delicious!”
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- Sarah, West Chester
- Sarah, Kennett Square
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“A perfect
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and scallops
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Teca. The Tenuta
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- Nina, West Chester
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“A ‘flirty’ martini at Riverstone. It was a martini special with raspberry vodka, champagne, a splash of cranberry and I
dunno what, but it was very flirty and served in a champagne flute!”
- Beth, West Chester
Riverstone Café
143 W. Lincoln Highway, Exton
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“I agree about the Ram’s
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SPECIAL
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The newest addition to Phoenixville’s downtown is
Guilty Pleasures,
located at 100 N.
Bank Street, across
from the Kiwanis’
Children’s Plaza.
Guilty Pleasures
opened Nov. 1.
The store will carry
a large selection of
chocolates, candies,
nuts and more.
The chocolate selection will include
chocolate covered
pretzels, filled varieties, truffles, bark
candy and a selection of truffles.
Twas the night before Thanksgiving
and all through the house, not a
creature was stirring, not even a
mouse. Because they were all at the
bar. Why wouldn’t they? It’s known
as the busiest bar night of the year.
There will also be a
selection of cookies, including sugar
free cookies.
It’s kinda obvious why it’s the busiest night so instead of wasting a lot
of words we’re just going to let those
in the business speak for themselves.
Fresh fudge will
also line the shelves
of Guilty Pleasures.
The
traditional
chocolate and peanut butter fudge
will be available,
along with old-fashioned penuche nut
fudge and holiday
favorites such as
holiday pumpkin
fudge.
There will also be a
line of assorted teas
and coffees available.
Guilty Pleasures is
the perfect place for
gift items, with customizable candy,
fruit and nut trays.
If there is a candy
that you are looking for, Guilty Pleasures is a good place
to start looking. If
they don’t have it,
they are willing to
ideas and order
what their customers want.
Diane
Desiderio
Victory Brewing Co.,
restaurant manager,
Downingtown:
“Cause everyone is off,” Desiderio
said. People are in good spirits for
the holidays and home “celebrating
and enjoying friends and good
times.” Wednesdays are wing nights
at Victory and also the beginning of
the weekend for the brewery because that night, it’s about having
“any excuse to go out and drink a
good beer.”
their families but they have to get
out of the house. And it’s not Christmas so they still have their cash.”
Although the busier the better for
bartenders, that night, Burk said,
Winner’s Circle Sports Jitter’s Sports Bar,
“it’s like a horde of animals descendGrille, floor manager,
West Chester:
ing on the bar getting hammered.”
Exton:
“Everyone goes home (from college, Of course, the next morning the
Wysocki said the reason’s simple: or from living else where) to be with man behind the bar has sore feet.
“Everybody has the next four days
off.” To get the holiday’s started
Winner’s Circle offers drink specials, a DJ and its traditional mechanical bull, something that’s
been done the night before
Thanksgiving there for years.
“People have a couple of beers and
get on it thinking they’re hot stuff
and get thrown off,” he said.
Lenny
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And it would not be complete if
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Burk, who will be bartending that
busy night as he has in years past
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TICKETS FOR MOST CONCERTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH LIVENATION.COM OR COMCASTTIX.COM.
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LINCOLN FIANCIAL FIELD, Philadelphia:
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THE KIMMEL CENTER, 260 S. Broad St.,
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Kevin Hart and Friends (Dec. 26, 8 p.m., $35);
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Hatebreed with Cannibal Corpse, Unearth,
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THEATER OF THE LIVING ARTS, 334
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with Final Fantasy (Nov. 28, 9 p.m., $18); Zero
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$20); Miike Snow (March 25, 9 p.m., $18).
THE KESWICK THEATRE, Easton Road
and Keswick Avenue, Glenside (215-572-7650
or www.keswicktheatre.com): comedian Jim
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-- Pink Floyd tribute (Nov. 27, 8 p.m., $27 and
$32); Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
with John Eddie (Nov. 28, 8 p.m., $39.50); Brian
Setzer Orchestra christmas Extravaganza
(Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., sold out); Twisted Sister’s
“Twisted Christmas” (Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $33.50 to
$45); comedian Bob Saget (Dec. 3, 8 p.m.,
$39.50 and $45); Hot Tuna and Loudon Wainwright III (Dec. 4, 8 p.m., $29); “Rockin’ the
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Brooklyn Bridge and Lou Christie (Dec. 6, 7
p.m., $45.50); comedian Jackie Mason (Dec. 12,
8 p.m., $52.50); Straight No Chaser holiday
concert (Dec. 18, 8 p.m., $25); Will Downing’s
“Soulful Christmas” (Dec. 19, 8 p.m., $45);
Fourplay holiday concert (Dec .20, 7:30 p.m.,
$29.50); Cinematic Titanic Movie Marathon
with the cast of “Mystery Science Theater
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(Jan. 2, 8 p.m., $29.50 and $39.50); War with the
Average White Band (Jan. 15, 8 p.m., $35 and
$45); Satisfaction: Rolling Stones tribute (Jan.
16, 8 p.m., $28.50); Elvis Birthday Bash (Jan. 22,
8 p.m., $34.50); The Musical Box presents “A
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p.m., $39.50); comedian Elon Gold (Jan. 31, 7
p.m., $25 to $37.50); Kansas (Feb. 5, 8 p.m.,
$37.50 and $47.50).
THE NOTE, 142 E. Market St., West Chester
(800-594-8499 or www.thenote.tickets.musictoday.com): Rockdale Music Showcase (Nov.
23, 7 p.m., $5); The S Beetles with Enstride
(Nov. 25, 9 p.m., $10); Subliminal Criminals
with The Last Barbarians, Recent Hours and
Noah Sugarman (Nov. 27, 9 p.m., $8); Laura
Meikle Koch Memorial Legacy Foundation
featuring Three Legged Fox (Nov. 28, 9:30 p.m.,
$10); LMFAO Party Rock Tour with Shwayze,
Far East Movement, Paradiso Girls and Space
Cowboy (Dec. 1, 8 p.m., $18); Future Rock (Dec.
3, 8 p.m., $12); Flobots with Kinetix (Dec. 4, 8
p.m., $15); Shovelhook with Tim Williams,
Brian Aglira and Evolv (Dec. 5, 9 p.m., $8);
Company of Thieves (Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $10);
Crash of ‘64 with A Family Plot and Solar Powered Sun Destroyer (Dec. 11, 9 p.m., $8); The
Legwarmers ‘80s tribute (Dec. 12, 9 p.m., $10);
Rooney with Tally Hall and Crash Kings (Dec.
14, 8 p.m., $15); Splintered Sunlight (Dec. 18, 8
p.m., $8); The Courage Pills CD release with
The Last Barbarians, Spotted Atrocious and
Dirtbag Brigade (Dec. 19, 9 p.m., $8); Lotus with
Tigersapien (Dec. 30, 8 p.m.).
THE COLONIAL THEATRE, 227 Bridge St.,
Phoenixville (610-917-1228 or www.thecolonialtheatre.com), presents the following concerts: City Rhythm Orchestra: Holiday Style
(Nov. 29, 7 p.m., $22 and $27); Trout Fishing in
America (Dec. 6, 3 p.m., $20); Eric Mintel Quartet “Charlie Brown Christmas” (Dec. 20, 7 p.m.,
$12 to $17); George Winston (April 7, 7:30
p.m.); Sonny Landreth (April 10, 8 p.m.); Roger
McGuinn (April 30, 8 p.m.). Visit www.ticketweb.com for tickets.
SELLERSVILLE THEATER, 24 W. Temple
Ave., Sellersville (215-257-5808 or www.st94.
com): Enter the Haggis with Na’Bodach (Nov.
25 and 26, 8 p.m., $25); Lez Zeppelin (Nov. 27, 8
p.m., $25); Beatlemania Now! (Nov. 28, 3 and 8
p.m., $29.50 and $15); Gary Ho Ho Huey (Nov.
29, 7:30 p.m., $19.50); “My Mother’s Italian, My
Father’s Italian and I’m in Therapy” featuring
Steve Solomon (Nov. 29, 3 p.m.); Lizanne Knott
and John Conahan (Dec. 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m., free
holiday open house); The Subdudes with Lili
Anel (Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $33 and $45); Solas (Dec. 3,
8 p.m., $25 and $39.50); Tim O’Brien with Craig
Bickhardt (Dec. 4, 8 p.m., $25); Twelve TwentyFour: A re-creation of Trans-Siberian Orchestra
(Dec. 5, 3 and 8 p.m., $10 to $29.50); Crystal
Gayle holiday concert with Hank’s Cadillac
(Dec. 6, 3 and 7:30 p.m., $39.50 and $50); Gary
“Ho Ho” Hoey’s Rockin’ Holiday Show with
Jim George (Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $19.50); Vienna
Tang and Alex Wong with Gregory Douglass
(Dec. 9, 8 p.m., $25 and $39.50); Danny Paisley
and Southern Grass with Darren Beachley and
Legends of the Potomac (Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $25);
Mutlu with Bronze Radio Return and Jack
Dkanikian (Dec. 11, 8:30 p.m., $19.50); Kenny
Vance and the Planotones (Dec. 12, 8 p.m.,
$35); Savoy Brown featuring Kim Simmonds
with the Deb Callahan Band (Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.,
$29 and $40); “Celtic Yuletide” featuring Michael Londra (Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $35); Annie
Haslam and Friends “In the Spirit of the Holidays” with Lizanne Knott (Dec. 17, 8 p.m., $35
and $49.50); A Jazz Holiday with the Eric Mintel Quartet and the Pennridge High School
Chorus (Dec. 18, 8 p.m., $11 and $19.50); “Holiday Hop” with the Platters, Cornell Gunter
Coasters and The Marvelettes (Dec. 19, 3 and 8
p.m.); The Moscow Boys Choir (Dec. 20, 3 and
7:30 p.m., $29.50); Real Diamond: Neil Diamond tribute (Dec. 26, 3 and 8 p.m., $21.50);
Project Object featuring Ike Willis, Ray White
and Mandrake Project (Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m.);
Craig Thatcher Band: Allman Brothers tribute
(Dec. 28, 8 p.m., 421.50); Poco with Idlewheel
(Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $33 and $45); Dr. K’s Motown
Revue (Dec. 31, 7 and 10:30 p.m.).
8 p.m., $45); Michael Amante (Feb. 12, 8 p.m.,
$32); Air Supply with Christopher Cross (Feb.
26, 8 p.m., $57); Conway Twitty: The Man, The
Music, The Legend, The Musical (Feb. 27, 2 and
7 p.m., $32); Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris
(Feb. 28, 3 p.m., $49); The Peking Acrobats
(March 5, 7 p.m., $22); Spring Doo Wop Cavalcade (March 6, 2 and 8 p.m., $39.50); The Oak
Ridge Boys (March 20, 3 and 8 p.m., $43); Three
Dog Night (March 7, 7 p.m., $49); ABBA: The
Music (March 12, 8 p.m., $39); Jungle Jack Hanna (March 13, 1 p.m., $29); Yakov Smirnoff
(March 13, 8 p.m., $45).
29, 3 p.m., $28 to $35); The Eric Mintel Jazz
Quartet performs music from “A Charlie
Brown Christmas” (Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $23); Canadian Brass Christmas (Dec. 14, 8 p.m., $36 to
$45); The Ultimate Doo Wop Show (Feb. 20, 8
p.m., $37 to $57).
TROMBONE CHOIR
GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
490 W. Boot Rd., West Chester, will host a concert by the Trombone Choir of West Chester
University on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
$10, and proceeds benefit COMPEER, a nonprofit that helps adults recover their mental
THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE AND THE health. Visit www.CompeerChesco.org, or call
BABY GRAND, 818 Market St., Wilmington, Lee at 610-518-5009 for tickets or more inforDel. (302-652-5577 or www.ticketsatthegrand. mation.
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THE AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE, 2425
Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster (717-3977700 or www.AMTshows.com): Lou Christie,
Jay Siegel and The Tokens, and The ShangriLas (Jan. 9, 8 p.m., $39.50); Phil Vassar (Feb. 10,
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THE BLARNEY STONE, West Chester Pike,
West Chester (610-436-5222). ‘Name That
Tune’ with DJ Tony on Tuesday. Poker on
Wednesday (sign-up at 7:30 p.m.). Quizzo on
Thursday. Cover is $3 on Friday and Saturday.
Entertainment Rock Bottom (Nov. 25).
BRICKETTE LOUNGE, 1339 Pottstown Pike,
West Chester (610-696-9656 or www.brickettelounge.com). Line dancing on Tuesday and
Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. with DJ. Karaoke
on Wednesdays from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live
bands from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Smoke-free.
BROWNIES 23 EAST, 23 E. Lancaster Ave.,
Ardmore (610-649-8389 or www.Brownies23east.com). Entertainment: The Benderz
(Nov. 25).
CAROUSEL BALLROOM, 319 Westtown
Rd., Suite P, West Chester (610-701-0600 or
www.carouselballroom.-com). Group dancing
and lessons scheduled. Admission inculdes appetizers and desserts. No partner necessary.
DOC MAGROGAN’S, 117 E. Gay St., West
Chester (610-429-4046 or www.docmagrogans.
com). DJ Tommy C upstairs on Fridays at 10
p.m. (no cover). Live bands on Saturdays from
10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (no cover). Karaoke at 9 p.m.
on Tuesdays. Trivia downstairs on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.
FOUR DOGS TAVERN, Marshalton (610692-5702). Entertainment: Live music by Jake
and Jeremiah and a contest to find the best turkey gobbler and strutter (Nov. 25, 8 p.m.).
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MCKENZIE BREW HOUSE, 451 Wilmington-West Chester Pike (Route 202) (610-3619800 or www.mckenziebrewhouse.com). Poker and Quizzo on Mondays, Bar Bingo on
Tuesdays, Music Match and poker on WednesHILLTOP CRABHOUSE RESTAURANT, days, karaoke on Thursdays.
8980 Gap Newport Pike, Toughkenamon (610268-2766). Entertainment: Backlash (Nov. 25). MR. E’S TAVERN, 313 W. Kings Highway,
Coatesville (610-384-4356 or www.mrestavern.
HORSESHOE PUB, at the Waynebrook Inn, biz). Free pool on Thursday nights. Free Wii
4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook (610-273- after 10 p.m.
9000 or www.thehorseshoepub.com). Open
Mic Night Tuesday from 8 to 11 p.m. Karaoke THE OCTORARO HOTEL & TAVERN, 2.
on Thursday from 10 p.m. to midnight. Video South 3rd Street, Oxford, (610-932-2290 or
DJ on Friday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live bands www.myspace.com/octorarobookings). The
on Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Northern Valentine screens their film “Leopards Mouth,” Gary B. & The Notions and ApEntertainment: Skin Tight (Nov. 21).
palachian Translator (Nov. 28); Crash of 64
KENNETT FLASH, 102 Sycamore Alley, Ken- (Dec. 12)
nett Square (484-732-8295 or www.kennettflash.org). Blue Monday Jam on Mondays at 8 SPENCE CAFE, 29 E. Gay St., West Chester
p.m. Del Bittle’s Bluegrass jam every Thursday (610-738-8844 or www.spencecaferestaurant.
at 8 p.m. Admission $3 for players and $5 for com). Jazz Thursdays feature Glenn Ferracone
audience. Open Mic every Sunday at 7 p.m., with guests. Fridays feature blues bands. Saturhosted by Butch Zito. Admission $4. Entertain- days feature jazz or blues.
ment: Nothin’ But Trouble Band with Gretchen Emery and the Dirty Boot Dance Band (Nov. STEEL CITY COFFEE HOUSE, 203 Bridge St.,
Phoenixville (610-933-4043 or www.steelcity25, 8 p.m., $15).
coffeehouse.-com). Mad Poets Society Open
THE LOUNGE, 246 Eagleview Blvd., Exton Mic on the First Tuesday of the month. Every
(610-594-0269). Open daily at 4 p.m. Free pool other Tuesday is Acoustic Open Mic. Every
on Tuesdays. Karaoke on Wednesdays at 9 Wednesday “Steel City Sessions” from 8 to 10
p.m.
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PEOPLE’S LIGHT SEASON
PEOPLE’S LIGHT AND THEATRE COMPANY, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern (610-6443500 or www.peopleslight.org), presents:
“King Lear” (March 3 to 28); “Stretch” (March
31 to April 25); and “The Secret of Sherlock
Holmes” (July 7 to Aug. 8). Call or visit online
for information.
WCU THEATER SEASON
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Limits (Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., $20 and $15, Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre); Beatles music with
the audience picking the set list by Yesterday
and Today (Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., $10 and $15,
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall); the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Sleeping
Beauty” (April 10, 3 and 5:30 p.m., $8 and $5,
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall). Call 610436-2266 or visit www.wcupa.edu/vas.
Wizard of Oz” (Nov. 24 to Jan. 10); “Master
Class” (Feb. 3 to 20); “13” (March 3 to 28); “Rent”
(May 5 to June 6). The children’s series includes: “Ebenezer” (Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 11
a.m.); “The Emperor’s New Clothes” (Feb. 6, 13
and 20 at 11 a.m.). Tickets are $22 to $42.50 for
musicals ($12 and $10 for children’s shows).
Matinees and evening shows are scheduled.
Call or visit online for tickets.
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
the following theater and dance events this
season: 10th annual AIDS Benefit (Dec. 5, 8
p.m., Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre); “Love’s
Fire: Seven New Plays Inspired by Seven Shakespearean Sonnets” (March 18 to 27, Madeleine
Wing Adler Theatre); “As You Like It” (March
19 to 28, Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre). Call
610-436-2533 or visit www.wcupa.edu/CVPA
for tickets or more information.
PLAYERS CLUB SEASON
‘TRIAL BY JURY’
THE PLAYERS CLUB OF SWARTHMORE,
614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore (610-328-4271
or www.pcstheater.org), presents the following shows this season: “It’s a Wonderful Life: A
Radio Play” (Nov. 27 to Dec. 13); “Almost,
Maine” (Jan. 14 to 30); “Bye Bye Birdie” (Feb. 18
to March 6); “Doubt, A Parable” (March 25 to
April 10); “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (April 29 to May 15).
WCU VISITING ARTISTS
MEDIA THEATRE SEASON
THE CHESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
S. High and W. Market streets, West Chester,
will be the location of the Gilbert and Sullivan
Society of West Chester’s “Trial by Jury” on
Dec. 3 at 8 p.m., Dec. 4 at 5:30 and 7 p.m., and
Dec. 5 at 2 and 8 p.m. There will also be a carol
sing-along. Tickets in advance are $8 for adults
($6 for seniors and youth). Tickets at the door
are $10 for adults ($8 for seniors and youth).
Call 610-269-5499 or visit www.gsschesco.org.
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESENTS THE MEDIA THEATRE, 104 E. State St., Me- 49ERS CHORUS
the following visiting artist events this season: dia (610-891-0100 or www.mediatheatre.org), HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL, 400 Montcomedy and improvisation by Chicago City presents the following shows this season: “The
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gomery Ave., West Chester, will be the site of
performances by the 49ers Chorus on Dec. 10,
11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 12 and 13 at 2
p.m. The show begins with a concert of holiday
songs, and the second half is the original musical comedy “Law And Order: 49th Street,” in
which Santa goes on trial. Request tickets online at www.49ersChorus.org, or call 610-9180213 for more information.
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
HEDGEROW THEATRE, 64 Rose Valley Rd.,
Rose Valley (www.hedgerowtheatre.org), presents “A Christmas Carol” from Dec. 1 to 27.
Shows are Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $22 on Wednesdays, and $25 for all
other shows. There is a $3 discount for seniors
and students ($12 for those under 18).
‘ENTER LAUGHING’
FRESH ASPARAGUS
AND CHEDDAR CHEESE STUFFED
WC DISH
CHICKEN BREASTS
them dry with paper towels. Cut them Roll them closed, not so tight that it
in
half, almost all the way through. pushes all of the cheese out but tight
2 lbs Chicken Breasts (4 pieces)
Then
spread them open and pound enough that it stays closed.
2 Cups cheddar cheese
1 large bundle of asparagus stalks (ap- them just a bit to thin them out.
prox 16)
Tie the meat with butchers twine and
bake
for 30 minutes.
It takes away from the heavy meals we
Add about 1/4 cup of cheese to the infind ourselves enjoying this time of Cooking it:
side followed with 4 pieces of asparayear and allows us to spend less time in Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
gus (woody ends trimmed) and then I usually serve this with brown or
the kitchen and more time doing other
top with another 1/4 cup of cheese. Re- white rice and a fresh Caesar salad. It is
things.
Rinse the chicken breasts well and pat peat with each of the chicken breasts. such a wonderful, light meal - enjoy!
With the holiday season upon
us and so many distractions
pulling us in so many directions,
I decided this was a great time
to share an easy chicken recipe.
What you need:
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FOOTLIGHTERS THEATER, 58 Main Ave.,
Berwyn (610-296-9245 or www.FootlightersTheater.com), presents the comedy “Enter
Wilming-Laughing,” based on a Carl Reiner story, on
(610-361-Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and Dec.
Pok-6 and 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call or visit
ononline for reservations.
Wednes-
‘IT”S A WONDERFUL LIFE’
WITH
ADA
MITCHELL
THE DELAWARE THEATRE COMPANY,
Highway,200 Water St., Wilmington, Del. (302-594-1100
restavern.or www.delawaretheatre.org), presents “It’s a
WiiWonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” from Dec. 2
to 20. The classic film story is re-told using actors and sound effects, along with old-style
2.
commercials. Tickets are $35 to $49, with disor
counts for students and seniors.
The
“Leop-DUPONT THEATRE SEASON
Ap-THE DUPONT THEATRE, Wilmington, Del.
64(800-338-0881 or www.DupontTheatre.com),
presents the following shows this season: “Le-
Chestergally Blonde: The Musical” (Dec. 1 to 6); Colin
estaurant.Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of “Whose Line Is
FerraconeIt Anyway?” (Jan. 17, 7 p.m., $28.50 to $48.50);
Satur-“Dame Edna’s First Last Tour” (Jan. 19 to 24);
“Hairspray” (Feb. 19 to 21); “A Chorus Line”
(March 2 to 7); “The 39 Steps” (April 6 to 11);
St.,“Xanadu” (May 4 to 9). Call or visit online for
w.steelcity-tickets.
Open
EveryBROADWAY SERIES
EveryTHE KIMMEL CENTER BROADWAY SE10RIES will feature touring shows staged at the
Academy of Music, Merriam Theater and Forrest Theatre. The series includes: “White
Christmas” (Nov. 24 to Dec. 6, $28 to $100);
“Wicked” (Jan. 6 to 24); Frank McCourt’s “The
Irish And How They Got That Way” (Jan. 7 to
Feb. 28, $35 to $47); “Rain: Tribute to the Beatles” (Feb. 5 to 7, $35 to $85); “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” (Feb. 8 to 14, $20 to $80);
“Annie” (Feb. 26 to 28, $20 to $70); “Groovaloo:
The Hip Hop Experience” (March 8 to 14, $25
“Masterto $60); “Disney’s The Lion King” (March 23 to
“Rent”April 24 -- tickets start at $23); “August: Osage
in-County” (April 27 to May 2); Michael Flatley’s
11“Lord of the Dance” (May 14 to 16, $20 to $70);
6, 13“Avenue Q” (June 18 to 20); “Dreamgirls” (June
for22 to 27). Visit www.kimmelcenter.org or call
shows).215-893-1999.
scheduled.
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Brandywine YMCA
295 Hurley Rd, Coatesville PA 19320
CUSTODIAN Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Opening for a friendly custodian who is responsible for keeping
our women’s locker room and all common areas clean. Other duties incl. mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning windows, emptying trash & room set up as needed. Experience preferred. Indiv.
must be HS grad/GED, attention to detail a must and must be able
to work independently.
Contact: Cindy Chimino, HR Coordinator 610-380-9622 ext. 161 or
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d Newly Remodeled Kitchens
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d Pet Friendly
HILLSIDE APARTMENTS - CALN TOWNSHIP
610-384-6813
The American Institute for CPCU,
an insurance education org.,
*$200 off first three months’ rent.
seeks a Customer Service Rep.
Ask about our specials.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LPN needed in a surgeons’ office.
to respond to incoming phone FSS FLOATER - PART TIME
Duties include assisting with office procedures, reviewing and
calls. Hours are Mon-Fri 10:15 The Arc is looking for individuals
prepping charts, surgical scheduling, triage phone calls and misc.
a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Excellent ver- to work w/clients w/disabilities in
TOWN CENTER, Gay St., W.C.
front desk and clerical duties. Travel between offices is a must.
bal communication and cus- their family support services proCOATESVILLE - Spotless
HOLIDAY SPECIAL- $1,000
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2BR & 3BR Apts Avail
CASH WITH DEC. 1 OR
$725/mo + utils. Contact Jim
ested candidates should fax cover letter to MP at 610-436-6479.
ous customer service exp. safe & meaningful activities in the
New carpeting & tiled floors
SOONER MOVE-IN
McFadden, 610-350-2620
community or client’s home as
pref’d. We offer excellent bene32 N.3rd Ave.
Effic. Studio & 1 BR apts.
fits, a beautiful suburban envi- Respite/Life Skills Worker; RecreCamera secure.
in downtown W.C. Starts at
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ronment, and a 35 hour work
Section
8 Welcome.
$790 + utils. Short Term &
PHYSICAL
THERAPIST
week. Email resume & salary Physical with drug test required.
Call 610-429-4448
Furn Units avail. For info,
req. to: [email protected]; or fax For application, contact: The Arc wanted in physical medicine pracTOWN’S EDGE
or to make an appt., contact
tice with medical doctor and
to 610-651-7645; or mail to of Chester County, Phone # 610Chris
at: 610-430-6255 x 17
1 BR starting at $830/mo
other health care professionals.
American Institute for CPCU, 696-8090 Fax: 610-696-8300
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2 BR starting at $915/mo
Jr.
Recruiter
Call
610-444-1424
or
email
Email: jcaldwell@
Attn: HR, 720 Providence Rd,
DOWNINGTOWN
includes heat & hot water
Est. Nat'l Exec Recruiting
resume to: [email protected]
arcofchester county.org
Suite 100, Malvern, PA 19355Apply now until
Firm in Chester Cty seeks Jr
BLACK HAWK APTS
Best Value
EOE & ADA Compliance Org.
3433; EOE, M/F/D/V.
Nov. 30th and move in
MAIN
LINE
BERWYN
APTS:
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in the
by Dec 15th,
Bonus + Benefits. Degree
Featuring huge 1 & 2 bedrms
Come In And
Downingtown
with a $500 security
preferred. EOE Email resume
Near Berwyn train station
Area!
deposit
& $100 off each
“Gobble
Up
in Word format to:
Pet friendly
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
month for 5 months,
[email protected]
1 bedroom from $ 975
The
wanted
for
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HEAD CUSTODIAN
NORWOOD
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Now accepting
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HOUSECLEANERS
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small
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750 Old Lancaster Rd.
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610-436-0494
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610-647-1235
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VETERINARY TECH/ASST
1BRs from $695
Nov. 23, 2009 and the
sume to: 610-903-1317, or
background, crimal check. Apply
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Friendly person needed to join
“Turkey’s On Us”
Tue thru Thur 10-2 in person
email to: [email protected]
talented & compassionate small
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610-269-5300
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Bedroom Apartments
art facility! Experience preferred.
Saturdays By Appt. Only
Inbound only.
Call Becky: 610-942-4404 or
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Toys for Tots
$600-$2000 Wk F/T
email: glenmoorevethospital
Call 610-269-4900
Affordable for
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Bring a new
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fax resume 610-942-7978.
unwrapped toy
FT/PT; 6 to 2 and 2 to 10. Depend484-885-2019
WAVERLY
able, caring, team oriented
DOWNINGTOWN
Rents for available apartments
1 BR - $755
www.westover
CNAs to work in skilled nursing
1 & 2BR apts. Hot Wtr incld.
companies.com
starting
at
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New Kitchen
facility in so. Chester Co. Call
W/W Carpet, no pets (exc.
Apply now until
GENERAL
(610) 869-2456. EOE, D/F/W/P
The Mercury, located in Pottgde) 1st mo. free to qualified
Includes all utilities:
Nov.
30th and move in
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applicants.
Call
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MANAGER
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by Dec 15th,
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week. Duties include distribuwtr/ swr/ trsh. 610-659-5940
month for 5 months,
includes heat & hot water
meet you.
dWell equipped kitchens
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with approved credit.
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including the Penny Pincher to
EXTON AREA nice effic. all utils.
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seeking
an
indiCNAs
vending machines, businesses
incl $500/mo. No pets (exc
by Dec 15th,
vidual who can manage
Barclay Friends is currently
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with a $500 security
several local community
seeking experienced CNAs to
ified for the route. Candidate
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newspapers with a key fojoin the team on all three shifts
must possess a valid PA
Income limits apply
month for 5 months,
cus on managing the botFOR RENT
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driver’s license, a clean driving
For more information
with approved credit.
tom line.
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Chester
part-time, full-time & pool posi1 BR
record and the ability to lift 25610-857-1416
610-436-0494
COMPUTER TABLE, rocker, 2 pc
141
E.
Gay
St.
tions. Positions involve provid40 lbs. We offer a competitive
Starting at $699
TTY 711
The key candidate will
fmlyrm furn, entertain. pc, TV,
2BR-1BA
$985
ing daily care to residents and
salary and benefits.
www.westminsterplace
for
qualified
applicants
have publishing / sales /
W/D, refrig, DW. Best cash
518 Valley Dr.
activities. Barclay Friends offers
Interested candidates can submit
No application fee!
parkesburg.org
marketing background.
offer. (484)802-4697
2BR-1BA $850
a competitive benefit package
their résumé to Human Re320 W. First Avenue
610-436-0494
907 Railway Sq.
including tuition assistance,
sources at The Mercury, 24
Parkesburg
Must have the ability to
2BR-2BA $990
paid vacation, and a pension
North Hanover Street, PottWestminster Place
interact & build relation909 Hummingbird Ln.
plan. If you enjoy working with
stown, PA 19464, E-mail:
is managed by:
ships within the local
WC, HEATHER GLEN
4BR-2.5BA $1590
the older population, we invite
[email protected] or apply
Housing Development
business community.
Largest 2 BRs! Best Prices!
you to join our team of profesin person at the address listed.
Downingtown
Furniture-Twin beds w/nightstand
Corporation
610-431-6505
sionals. Apply in person, onEOE/M/F/D/V
867 Horseshoe Pk.
& chest of drawers, $200; 6 pc.
We offer the ideal candiline, or send resume to: 700
West Chester Boro - 2 flr. 2BR apt
1BR-1BA $775
sectional sofa, $250. All very
date a competitive salary
N. Franklin St, West Chester, PA
on
residential
street. $1250/
good cond. Call 610-827-7661
500 Campbell Cir. #28
and bonus program plus a
DRIVERS WANTED
19380, Fax: 610-918-3404,
mo. incl. ht/wtr/swr. DW, garb.
1BR-1BA $850
comprehensive benefits
OTR between points in US and
www.bf.kendal.org. EOE/ADA
disp. w/w carpet, W/D in bsmnt
Coatesville
OXFORD - Newly renovated 2BR,
1BR - $725
package.
Canada. Cross border experiand use of back yard. On st.
1BA. Laundry on site. $730/mo.
61 St. George St.
with 13 mo. lease
ence necessary. Refrigerated, Dental
parking. No pets (Exc. gde.)
includes water .Call Barbara at
2BR-1BA $850
Please
submit
your
resume
no tough freight. Assigned Orthodontic Assistant
Avail. Now. Call Mon. Tues or
610-623-3216
New Carpet, Paint,
to:
equipment. Excellent pay and
Wed. 9a-4p. 610-436-6565
Great opportunity to work in a
Kitchen&Appliances
Call
For
Info
bmurray@
PAOLI 1 MO. FREE RENT! - NEW
benefit package. Class A CDL fun, fast-paced orthodontic ofjournalregister.com
Gary Nichols
610-269-1818
WEST CHESTER BORO
1BR.Oven,frig, DW, microwave
with at least 2 years experience fice. Assistants with experience
Providence
Real
Estate
Corp.
1BR - $795-$875
great loc.,C/A, off st. prkng,$875
and clean background check.
and x-ray certification preferred.
610-558-8930
2BR
- $1125 - JUST REDUCED!
610-363-4091
Avail.
Now.
Rltr.
Call 800-544-5181,
Come be part of our team and
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610-696-0953
Erb Transport. More info at:
IN HOME SALES
enjoy great pay and benefits.
rentals.com
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$70- $85,000 1st yr.
PAOLI SPECIALS:
Emil resumes to: catherine.
COATESVILLE - 2 & 3BR All
Experience
Required
1
BR
from
$850
[email protected]
Brand New Modern Apts. w/
Bath Fitteru
2 BR from $995
Wyntre Brooke Apts
great views. Exc. loc. Prkg,
- Part time, urology prac8-12 Pre-set, confirmed
2 BR TH from $1315
RECOVERY/COLLECTOR LPN/RN
FREE RENT!
lndry, D/W, A/C. Sec. 8 Ok.
tice in Paoli. Exp. req’d. Fax reGOSHEN
MEADOWS
appointments per week
Includes
heat
&
hot
water
position for a statewide comPrivate
Entrances; Kitchens &
Avail. Now. Showing by apsume to: 610-644-0804.
All customer inquiries
1 Bdrm/Den $825*
Close proximity to train
pany. Towing exp. helpful but
Baths Remodeled; Built-In
pointment only. From $795/mo.
$4,500 average sale
Call or email to schedule a
$500 Security
will train. Three years clean
Microwaves; Business
w/ 1 mo. Free Rent.
COATESVILLE- W. End, 3 br, 1 ba,
10% commission rate
MEDICAL
showing. When they’re gone,
driving record. No DUIs. Duties
Center; 24 Hr Fitness Center;
Rltr. Kevin 484-883-2486
New European Kitchen
off
st
prkg,
new
carpets.
Sect.
8
Paid
benefits
and
incentives
they are gone!
include pick up cars, trucks 6
Fios & Cable;
RECEPTIONIST - PT/FT
Full
Washer/Dryer
ok.
$975/mo.
(610)405-1959
Avg. close rate 55%
days/week for clients/updating
Pool and Tennis Courts;
(610) 644-3333
COATESVILLE-WEST END
For busy pediatric office front
A MUST SEE!
Paid training
accounts/weekly pay-commisCat & Dog Friendly
www.westovercompanies.com
2BR, Modern. $695/mo. + $75
desk. Good people skills a pri*Call
for
details
Exclusive Product
sion based. Health insurance.
1 BR starting from $ 939.00
ority. Basic computer skills
COATESVILLE - 4 BR, 1 BA, for utilities. Call: 610-429-4124
401k plus profit sharing
610-696-6600
Must be self motivated. Email
2 BR starting from $1059.00
nec. Hours incl. 2 Saturday
RENTALS AVAILABLE!
newly renov., 1st flr. lndry DOWNINGTOWN 1 & 2BR from
Contact
Joseph
Mazur
610-692-2814
jobs@commonwealth
www.mmcrent.com
AMs per month. Fax resume to
YourProvidenceRentals.com
rm., conv. loc. $995/mo. 610- $750. Hot/W incl. W/W carpet.
610-594-1000
www.westovercompanies.com
recovery.com
Marla at 610-692-7310
Or Call: 610-558-8930
888-6597 / 610-400-1188.
610-269-3856. No pets (exc gde)
Monday and Tuesday
DRIVERS
PART-TIME
CALN EAST
APARTMENTS
DOWNINGTOWN
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WC DISH
22 S. High St.
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-0887
The bright West Chester store boasts
vibrant artwork and seating
that’s as fun as the flavors
of yogurt. With 16
seasonally rotating
flavors to choose
from
(right
now there is
pumpkin
patch but
look
for
peppermint
stick and
eggnog flavors coming soon for
the
holidays) you
can have a
f l a v o r
stand-alone
or mix it in
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with its neighboring flavor – strawberry twisted with cheesecake, anyone?
The concept is basically like a frozen
yogurt salad bar...you pick your base
and whatever toppings you want
and pay 35 cents per ounce. Toppings range from gummy bears and
Skittles to fresh fruit and real cheesecake chunks, all prepared daily.
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“Some people come in for lunch or a
late breakfast,” Matt said. “It’s not
just dessert; it’s a healthy meal that
our customers can get with healthy
fruit and granola for around $5.”
Almost all the flavors are fat-free
and low-calorie (except peanut butter, which is low-fat) with only 20 to
25 calories per-ounce and 3 grams of
sugar. But, if eating healthy isn’t
your thing there are plenty of ways
to up the calorie intake. Try putting
your yogurt in a waffle cone for an
extra 49 cents or add decadent toppings like cookie dough, chocolate
chips or brownie bites.
“My favorite is cookies and cream,”
Matt said. “We’re so excited to be in
West Chester; as soon as we came
here we fell in love with it and so far
it’s been great.”
Now Booking
Holiday Parties!
0532934
The sign hung in the window at 22
S. High St. for months, teasing us
that 16 Fat Free Flavors of Frozen
Yogurt were coming…SOON. Well,
the wait is over and the doors are
open. Co-owners, Matt Mealey, age
24, and his sister Ryan, age 28,
opened their third location in West
Chester. Their first location opened
in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in June
and the second store opened on
Penn’s campus just 6 weeks later.
Contact Julie
and ask about our
discounted rates.
15 South High Street West Chester, PA
610-696-1400
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0532931
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