Monday, May 6, 2013
Phoenixville students are honored for their work in theater.
After a walk down the red carpet it was on to honors inside for Phoenixville Area High School Students Sunday at the 2013 Cappies Awards. The annual awards honor student actors, technicians, musicians, designed and theater critics in the greater Philadelphia region. 37 public and private schools in the city and surrounding counties are nominated and awarded by student theater critics. The critics themselves are also among the award nominees and winners presented with trophies. Before the show at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby High School, nominees walked the red carpet in formal wear and in some cases in costume from shows and musicals presented during the current school year. Phoenixville Winners Phoenixville …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Sunday is the biggest awards night of the year in Philadelphia-region high school theater.
Phoenixville Area High School students will be walking the red carpet and keeping their fingers crossed Sunday night at the eighth annual Philadelphia Region Cappies. The Cappies are like the Tony Awards for high school theater and high school theater critics. Students from 37 public and private high schools are participating in this year's awards show which will be presented at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center at Upper Darby High School. Not only are actors, musicians, set, sound and costume designers honored the Cappies honor student theater critics. Since October 236 critics have written 1,240 reviews that have been evaluated by teachers. The best reviews have been published in more than a dozen local newspapers and online. And…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
On the first Wednesday of every month, the coffee shop hosts a story slam.
Eli Wenger wants to hear your story. Wenger, the owner of Steel City Coffee Shop, has started a monthly story slam out of his Bridge Street space. The open mic—named the Ron Tompkins Story Slam after Steel City regular, and enthusiastic event participant, "The Don" Ron Tompkins—is held the first Wednesday of every month. At each slam, the speakers take the stage and share a story related to the event's theme. (In April, the theme was "first times." On May 1, the next slam, the topic is "rebirth.") There are only three rules: the speaker can't use notes, can only talk for between five and seven minutes, and their story has to be true. "You just go up and tell your story," Wenger said, adding that, so far, the speakers' ability levels have …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A hypodermic needle was sticking out of the defendant's leg when he was pulled over, according to Schuylkill Township Police.
A 26-year-old Phoenixville man was arrested in the borough last month after police say they found a hypodermic needle sticking out of his leg when the man was pulled over for erratic driving. On March 23 at 3:32 p.m., a Schuylkill Police officer was dispatched to Route 23 for a report of a green Chevy Impala that had nearly struck two separate vehicles head on, according to court documents. Police say one near miss came west of Valley Park Road and the second in the area of Moorehall Drive. Police located and pulled the vehicle over near the intersection of 23 and Starr Street. When the officer spoke to the driver, he noticed he was sweating and his eyes were bulging, according to court documents. The officer then saw a hypodermic needle …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Crayola Experience in Easton will reopen in May with new features for kids to enjoy.
What will you get if you head to Easton, Northampton County to the new Crayola Experience? Ink that puffs up when you heat it. A 40-foot wall of crayon bins. An 85-foot water attraction. Those are all among the new features kids will be able to see and take part in when the Crayola Experience reopens in May. The children's tourist destination closed for renovations in mid-February, but on Tuesday, the company gave a tour of its soon-to-be-upgraded building to members of the media and local officials. "This really is going to be a reimagined facility," said Victoria Lozano, Crayola's VP of corporate strategy and development, who led the tour. Stops along the way included a look at a new two-story playground, and the Water Works, an 85-foot-…
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Highway billboards will show the pieces and invite tipsters.
FBI officials announced Monday they know who committed one of the biggest art heists in history, but they still need the public's help to locate $500 million worth of missing artwork, some of which they believe is in the Philadelphia area. The heist, which happened at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990, led to the theft of 13 works of art by by Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Govaert Flinck, Edgar Degas and Edouard Manet. Two thieves dressed as Boston Police officers infiltrated the museum, tied up the guards, and stole the artwork, according to the FBI. And for many years, that's where the case went cold. But thanks to a tip that came in in 2010, 20 years after the theft, FBI officials now believe the stolen artwork may be in …
Find out what's playing at The Colonial Theatre from March 22-24.
Want to know what's playing at The Colonial Theatre this weekend? Starting on Friday, the theatre will be hosting a number of guests and entertainment shows. Read below to see who's playing this weekend.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Solve a murder mystery for a good cause.
You are invited to enjoy an evening of crime solving drama and laughs, great food and fun on Friday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rivercrest Golf Club & Preserve. Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) is hosting its 6th Annual Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Event to raise funds in support of the agency’s mission of service to the community. PACS is very grateful to this year’s major sponsors: Platinum – Gregory Powers, CFP, John Ungerman, CFP and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; Gold – Knights of Columbus – St. Basil’s Council; Silver – Barto Pool & Spa, Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, Phoenixville Hospital, Matthew B. Naegle, MD, Elaine Barto and Peter and Elizabeth Fifer. PACS also appreciates the generous donation of time…
Friday, March 8, 2013
Want to hear some great music to support a great cause? Here's how.
Forge Theatre's annual Broadway for Life Cabaret is an evening of show tunes featuring songs from past and present Broadway musicals. All proceeds are donated to the Phoenixville Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. This enjoyable evening features fine entertainment, raffle baskets, door prizes and refreshments while supporting this worthwhile cause. Performances will be Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23, both at 8pm. The cast features Bob Goretski, Renee Schulz, Mia Mbuy, Steve Schulz, Sean Murray, Christa Wisneski, Denise Wisneski, Jim Kelsh ad Ryan Battin. Production staff consists of Linda Blystone, stage manager, Marnie Herzfeld lights, Holly Murray, box office, and Donna kraynak, refreshments. The production is …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The gallery runs through April 1.
Interactive art. Interesting idea, yes, and now it's become a reality at the Phoenix Village Art Center Galley. This month, the gallery will feature a new mixed media installation from artists Doug Mott and Maryann Worrell called “You Are Here.” “Put down your smart phone and engage,” said Mott, in a release provided by the gallery. “I’m trying to force you to pay attention to where you are by changing the environment. The Fun House was always the model I had in mind.” The unique setting will include unexpected barriers, varied ceiling and floor heights and variations in lighting. “We all have expectations, walking the paths we have chosen, but are you really where you thought you would end up?” asks Worrell. “This question sparked the …
Greg Downing
6:55 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Hey Bob, how are you? I know this is little off topic of the subject of the article, but I was not sure where else to contact you about this question. For a while now, Phoenixville Patch has had a then and now thing, showing a picture what something used to be, then showing what it currently is/ looks like. Is that going to continue by any chance? I thought that feature was pretty neat. more ›