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Getting a Lil’ (Apple) Sauced During CiderFest at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park’s Woodford Mansion
CiderFest attendee gives the cider press a rotation during a demonstration. “There is a place, September, oh, very far from Pandemonium. A place where it is always autumn, where there is always cider and pumpkin pie, where leaves are always orange and fresh-cut wood is always burning and it is always, just always Halloween” ~~ Catherynne M Valente Story, photos by Sharon Kozden While fall is the Fiona Apple of my ear (read: the aural equivalent of moody, low-slung clouds) I actually know people who don’t like autumn. Weirdos? Nah. Just people doing what they do (read: exercising their right to be). Imma do me. You do you. We all do…
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Husband and Wife Duo Making Waves with Balboa Supper Club at New Hope Winery
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler Don’t let New Hope Winery fool you. There is not a vineyard there, the grapes are actually located in Erie, Pa. and shipped all the way to New Hope, Pa. Well known for its sweet Pennsylvania table wine, the charming wine and gift shop is housed in a rustic 18th century barn, located right between New Hope and Peddler’s Village since 1993. The New Hope Winery showcases a large selection of fine Pa wines, accessories and gourmet foods from light, fruity whites and versatile blush wines to sophisticated reds and of course seasonal fruit wines. The tagline there is, “We’re not just a winery!” and that is…
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American Idol’s Taylor Hicks Talks Acoustic Tour and New Television Show “State Plate”
American Idol favorite Taylor Hicks is bringing his acoustic tour to a city near you. Prior to taking the stage here in New Hope, PA, he chatted with Explore NJ about everything from his thoughts on American Idol’s farewell season, to what he likes doing in his spare time. Our interview is posted below. Enjoy! WHAT: TAYLOR HICKS PERFORMS NEW HOPE, PA WHEN: APRIL 24, 2016 WHERE: NEW HOPE WINERY TICKETS: VIP $75 – STANDARD $35 TIME: Doors Open at 5pm, Showtime 6pm WHITNEY: Tell us about the New Hope, Pennsylvania on April 24th? HICKS: Well, I’m kind of doing an acoustic tour. I’m playing really small venues. I wanted…