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Lehigh County Humane Society Holds First Annual Garden Party at Bell Gate Farm
Keynote speaker Eve Warsinski poses with husband, daughters and Koda. Story, photos by Sharon Kozden “Our animals connect us to the sacred. What are pets, really, other than an attempt to have a little bit of a God in the house?” – Russell Brand Autumn weather in Pennsylvania felt more like spring or summer than fall. Not cool, literally. Projected temps were near 80 degrees some days. The expected crisp chill? It would be here soon enough. Despite seasonal signs of brilliant-hued mums, cider fests, all things pumpkin spice and Halloween decorations, I continue wearing open-toed sandals and tee-shirts. Consequently, my headspace can’t seem to reconcile this unseasonably warm weather…
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Deco on the Delaware: Picnic in Roaring 20’s Fashion at Glen Foerd Mansion in Philadelphia, PA
Picture-perfect and pastoral picnic. I love her and that’s the beginning and end of everything. – F. Scott Fitzgerald Story, photos by Sharon Kozden When finding out about 20’s themed party at the Glen Foerd estate and mansion along the Delaware River, and that the event’s theme was “Deco on the Delaware,” my first thought was, “What to wear?” An English major, my thoughts quickly turned “all things Gatsby,” specifically the two flawed characters, Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. I’d read somewhere that F. Scott- and Zelda Fitzgerald were known as the Jazz Age’s “Golden Couple”. I located the perfect flapper dress at Phoenixville-based LuLu Boutique & Gifterie. It was…
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Jumaane Smith Wows Crowd at Barnes Foundation’s First Friday Event, Affairs of the Art
Photos, story by Lou Perri This writer enjoys a good fried chicken and rosemary waffle with maple bourbon glaze as was posted on a press release announcing the start of the Barnes Foundation‘s First Friday event which brought singer and trumpeter jumaane Smith. to center stage in the Foundation’s Annenberg Court. However, there was no fried chicken and waffles, but the sweet maple bourbon sounds of a master trumpeter. Formerly a member of Michael Buble’s band, this Juilliard alumnus took center stage at the Barnes to perform music from his debut record, “I Only Have Eyes for You,” a celebration of the Great American Songbook. He also performed a Louie…
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Introducing SOUTH: Bynum Brothers’ New Kitchen, Jazz, Bar and Restaurant in North Philly
Photos, story by Lou Perri In a recent revival of North Philly, we can now add another jazz gem to the list, located down the street from the Divine Lorraine (soon to be apartment buildings upstairs and commercial downstairs). Welcome SOUTH: Kitchen, Jazz, Bar to the expansive list of top-tier night life establishments with a top of the line venue and restaurant at 600 N. Broad Street. Pioneering restaurateurs and jazz aficionados Robert and Benjamin Bynum, who have brought such fine venues as Warmdaddy’s, Relish, Paris Bistro, and the late Zanzibar Blue to the City of Brotherly Love, are reaching out yet again with a beautiful three-room establishment featuring a top of…
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The Jazz Age on the Delaware Was the Cat’s Meow!
Story by “Hep Cat” Christine Tarlecki Trimble, Photos by “Swell” Samara Messer The Jazz Age on the Delaware debuted on August 1 on the grounds of the Glen Foerd mansion estate, and what an event it was. Transforming itself to a grand old age of 1920s, this event was truly the bee’s knees! The Glen Foerd estate is the only Gilded Age mansion along the Delaware river, and it’s sweeping, breathtaking views, it’s grand mansion, and lovely grounds are truly a place to enjoy the Jazz Age. “Jazz Age on the Delaware is a day to experience and partake in the free-spirited fun so prevalent in the 1920’s,” said Executive Director Meg Sharp Walton. “Guests…
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Triple-Threat Siblings Julianne and Derek Hough Wowed the Crowd at the Move Live on Tour Show
By Jill Beckel The Move Live on Tour show featuring professional dancers (and siblings) Julianne and Derek Hough made its way to Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ on July 11th. The audience was filled with people from all walks of life from young kids to seniors. Julianne and Derek are known for their dancing, choreographing and judging on Dancing with the Stars, roles in movies and this past year Derek was the star of the Radio City Rockette Spring Spectacular. Julianne and Derek have been dancing for almost as long as they could walk and trained for years. All throughout Move Live on Tour, you could see their passion for…