Tag: Pottstown

Soup Bowl Fundraiser Returns to ArtFusion for a Second Year

ArtFusion will be holding a great beat-the-winter-chill fundraiser on Saturday, January 26 from 11am-1pm at their High St. location. The Soup Bowl fundraiser debuted last year and is back due to poplar demand. Lunch includes all you can eat soup, bread, beverages and homemade desserts. Guests can choose their favorite soup—or sample them all. In response to requests from last year’s event, this year soup enthusiasts can also purchase a recipe book so they can make their favorite soups at home.

As a “thank you,” supporters will take home a handcrafted ceramic bowl created by local volunteers of all ages. Each bowl was created though the combined creativity of two different volunteers. One created the ceramic bowl and one decorated it with a one-of-a-kind glaze design.

Tickets are only $15 and all proceeds benefit the local non-profit community art center. Tickets can be purchased online at artfusion19464.org, or at their 254 E. High St. location during regular business hours. There are a limited number of tickets available for this event. ArtFusion request that those interested in attending purchase their tickets in advance.

January 26 will also mark the beginning of an eyeglass collection campaign for the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 565 and the Second Brigade MC Chapter G – PA. There is a great need for magnifiers/cheater eyeglasses in all strengths. Glasses do not need to be new but ArtFusion does ask that they be in good shape (not scratched or broken). The donated glasses will be given directly to veterans. After the fundraiser, eyeglasses can be dropped off at ArtFusion during normal business hours through February 28.

ArtFusion 19464 is a 501(c)3 non-profit community art center located at 254 E. High St. in downtown Pottstown. The school offers day, evening and weekend classes to all ages. The goal of these classes is to help students develop their creative skills through self-expression and independence. ArtFusion’s gallery hosts rotating shows featuring local artists. The gallery also sells handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gift items. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.

Art show opens at Hill School tonight; Artists Guild meeting next Tuesday

The Hill School will open a new exhibit in their Boyer Gallery today, Friday, Jan. 11, featuring paintings by Roe Murray of West Chester.  The opening reception will be held this evening  from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will run through February 22. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. The Boyer Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.More information is available at their website.

Roe Murray is a talented painter and art teacher who resides in nearby West Chester, Pa. Ms. Murray received a degree in art education from Moore College of Art, and has completed graduate courses at Tyler School of Art and Arcadia University; she also holds a teaching certification from Immaculata College. She continues to hone her craft by studying with some of the region’s most prominent artists. You can view some of her work at www.roemurray.com.

This coming Tuesday, January 15th at 7 pm, the Pottstown Area Artists Guild will hold its next meeting. Pottstown area clay artist, Lisa Muller will be presenter this month. Lisa does vibrant hand-cast tiles, murals, as well as hand-built, sculptural pieces. If you’re not familiar with Lisa’s work, there are wonderful pictures on her website http://www.lisamullerstudio.com.

PAAG holds monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at The Hill School Center For The Arts at Beech and Sheridan Streets in Pottstown. The Board meeting is at 6:30 pm and the General meeting is at 7 pm and is free and open to the public.

N-Crowd Brings Improv Comedy to Steel River Playhouse

Comedy is best shared, because laughter is contagious.

N Crowd are short-form improv comedy specialists.  This form really engages audiences who provide ideas throughout the show.  The comedians work audience contributions into on-the-spot sketches.  Bring your friends and help create a great audience!

About N Crowd

Named Best Comedy Club in 2008 and 2010 by City Voters Hot List, N Crowd’s troupe, founded in 2005, performs every Friday at its Philadelphia club.  It has entertained more than 400 audiences in the region, including  three previous shows at Steel River Playhouse and  appearances at Philadelphia Improv Festival, North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, and yearly at the Philly Fringe Festival.  At its weekly shows, and Steel River, N Crowd produces about 80 minutes of completely unscripted comedy.   Every show is different. 

Photo courtesy of Steel River Playhouse
Photo courtesy of Steel River Playhouse

Planning Information
There is one show only!  N Crowd will perform at Steel River Playhouse on Saturday, January 12 at 8PM.  For tickets, http://www.steelriver.org/.

For more information, http://www.phillyncrowd.com. 

 Single Ticket Prices      

Adult  – $17

Senior (65+) – $15

Student/Child – $13

  • Groups of      10 or more – $3 off per ticket
  • Buy online or at box office – same price

One night only, Saturday, January 12, 8PM!

 About Steel River Playhouse

Formerly Tri-County Performing Arts Center (Tri-PAC), Steel River Playhouse, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, seeks to strengthen community, inspire creative exploration, educate, and entertain, through the presentation of quality performing arts events and education for diverse audiences.  Each year, the Steel River Playhouse produces more than 90 performances and hosts more than 10,000 people as audiences, students, artists, donors and volunteers from throughout the region. We offer performance opportunities through open auditions; theater technical training; acting, voice, and instrumental lessons; classes and workshops for all ages; summer camp programs; and educational outreach including scholarships, artists in the classroom, traveling children’s shows, and other initiatives. For further information, visit http://www.steelriver.org/, or call 610-970-1199.

 

The New Year brings another Polar Bear Plunge

New Year’s Day in Pottstown means one thing: it’s time for the 5th Annual Polar Bear Plunge! Come on out to Riverfront Park at 140 College Drive to watch, or join in by plunging into the Schuylkill River at 10:30 am. All participants must sign a waiver.

There will be plenty of other activities to keep the sane folks entertained, from a Christmas Tree Toss to the Fruitcake Roll, a bonfire, a card game, hot dogs, sauerkraut, hot chocolate and coffee. Everything starts heating up at 9 am, but that’s just a figure of speech; the weather report is calling for an overcast day with flurries possible. Read all about it here in this Mercury article by Frank Otto.

Two years ago I took the plunge, but I have been a wimp ever since. Still, I expect to be there tomorrow morning to cheer on the brave Polar Bears of the Pottstown area. Will you be taking the Plunge?

Van Gogh Secret Studio at ArtFusion lets younger children shop for family & friends

The Secret Studio returns for a third year at ArtFusion 19464.

 Looking for a way to make holiday gift shopping easier for your children? Then be sure to check out VanGogh’s Secret Studio, a fun opportunity for kids 12 and under to shop for special gifts for family and friends. The studio is fully stocked with goodies for everyone on their lists, from relatives to teachers and coaches.

All items are handcrafted and range in price from $1 to $5. The Workshop will be open Saturday, December 15 from 10am to 3pm and Sunday, December 16 from 12-3pm at the ArtFusion building, 254 E. High St.

ArtFusion recommends children come with a list and a budget. Parents can download a simple form from the ArtFusion website: www.artfusion19464.org. The ArtFusion elves will help the children select gifts and stay within their budget. Shoppers will even get their gifts wrapped for free! Parents must remain in the gallery while their children shop. The Studio is a fundraiser for the non-profit ArtFusion 19464.

ArtFusion 19464 is a 501(c)3 non-profit community art center located at 254 E. High St. in downtown Pottstown. The school offers day, evening and weekend classes to all ages. The goal of these classes is to help students develop their creative skills through self-expression and independence. ArtFusion’s gallery hosts rotating shows featuring local artists. The gallery also sells handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gift items. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.

 

Pottstown Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration on tap tonight & Saturday

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FRIDAYs, DECEMBER 14 & 21, 2012
SCHEDULED EVENTS
6PM TO 8PM

• SANTA’S VILLAGE OPENS WITH SANTA, KIDS CRAFTS, REINDEER FOOD MAKING &
COLORING CONTEST AT 139 E HIGH STREET (TANGO MARKETING)
• MUSIC
• HORSE DRAWN WAGON/WAGONEET RIDES
• STEEL RIVER PLAYHOUSE “ANNIE”
• FREE TROLLEY RIDES 4:30-8PM
• DISCOUNTED BABYSITTING AT THE SITTER’S CLUBHOUSE 133 E HIGH ST
Contact: The Sitter’s Clubhouse – by phone 610.326.7600 – by email thesittersclubhouse@gmail.com
• ROASTED CHESTNUTS AND MORE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
SCHEDULED EVENTS
4 TO 8PM

• SANTA’S VILLAGE OPENS WITH SANTA, KIDS CRAFTS, REINDEER FOOD
MAKING & COLORING CONTEST AT 139 E HIGH STREET (TANGO
MARKETING)
• PHOTOS WITH SANTA ($7)
• MUSIC
• HORSE DRAWN WAGON / WAGONETTE RIDES  5-7PM $7)
• STORY TIME AT THE BABYSITTER’S CLUBHOUSE (333 HIGH ST)
Every hour starting at 4:30 and last story at 7:30pm
• STEEL RIVER PLAYHOUSE “ANNIE”
• FREE TROLLEY RIDES 4:30-8PM
• DISCOUNTED BABYSITTING AT THE SITTER’S CLUBHOUSE 133 E HIGH
ST. Contact: The Sitter’s Clubhouse – by phone 610.326.7600 – by email thesittersclubhouse@gmail.com
• ROASTED CHESTNUTS AND MORE FROM EMPIRE FIRE COMPANY (300 BLOCK)
• DECEMBER 15TH ONLY – Van Gogh’s Secret Studio 10am-3pm at ArtFusion 19464, 254 E. High St.
Van Gogh’s Secret Studio returns for a third year! This fundraiser is a special shopping opportunity for
kids 12 and under. Young shoppers will be able to choose from a special selection of handcrafted gifts priced from $1-$5. Volunteers will be on hand to help children shop, and all purchases will be wrapped.
• DECEMBER 15TH ONLY – SLY FOX OPEN HOUSE 4:30-7:30PM
Get a FREE Trolley Ride through the downtown and also a stop at The Sly Fox Tasting Room! You MUST BE 21 or OLDER to enter Sly Fox.

Lots of holiday activities for the family in downtown Pottstown from 4-8pm TODAY!

Oh, the weather outside may be frightful but there’s a full slate of holiday fun in downtown Pottstown today from 4-8 pm. These and similar activities will also be taking place next Friday and Saturday, December 14 & 15.

Check out the Pottstown Downtown Improvement Authority website here for all the details!

• SANTA’S VILLAGE is open with Santa, kids’ crafts, reindeer food-making & coloring contest. Location: 139 E. High Street (TANGO MARKETING)
• Photos with Santa ($7)
• Music
• Horse-drawn wagon/wagonette rides from 5-7 pm ($7)
• Story Time at The Babysitter’s Clubhouse (333 HIGH ST), every hour starting at 4:30 and last story at 7:30pm
• FREE Trolley Rides from 4:30-8PM
• DISCOUNTED BABYSITTING at The Babysitter’s Clubhouse at 133 E HIGH ST
Contact: The Sitter’s Clubhouse – by phone 610.326.7600 – by email thesittersclubhouse@gmail.com
• ROASTED CHESTNUTS AND MORE from Empire Hook & Ladder Fire Company (300 block of E. High Street.)

Come out for some good, old-fashioned family holiday fun!

Sensory-friendly visit with Santa sponsored by A-Team of Pottstown and YMCA

The A-Team Pottstown and the Pottstown/Freedom Valley YMCA are happy to provide a sensory-friendly experience for your child to visit Santa.

Sometimes children with special needs, such as autism, just cannot tolerate crowds of people, loud sounds or waiting in line for a turn.

This sensory-friendly experience will allow children to take part in a cherished childhood rite of passage on Sunday, December 16th from 1pm to 3pm.

Full Y members are free; all others are $5. There will be a snack, a craft, and photos with Santa. Photos are courtesy of Kaptured by Kat Photography. Please note that space is limited and you must call the Y at 610-323-7300 to reserve your child’s spot. The Y is located at 724 N. Adams Street in Pottstown.

This is opening weekend for Annie, the musical, at Steel River Playhouse!

This comes to us via Steel River Playhouse at 245 E. High Street in downtown Pottstown…

Annie, a uniquely American story about survival, pluck, second chances, generosity and triumph, opened at Steel River Playhouse this past Thursday.   This Broadway sensation, ripped from the pages of a comic strip, won three Tony Awards.

Annie is a spunky orphan with infectious, unbeatable optimism and moxie. She’s determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel and bitter Miss Hannigan.  She does escape, but is caught and returned, only to be selected as the needy child who’d stay at billionaire Daddy Warbucks’ mansion during the holidays.  Shenanigans ensue, relationships grow, and even President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Secret Service join the fray!

Planning Information
Annie will be performed on our Main Stage

  • Thursdays (Dec. 6, 13, 20 at 7:30PM),
  • Fridays (Dec.  7, 14, 21 at 8PM),
  • Saturday (Dec. 22, at 3PM)
  • Saturdays (Dec. 8, 22 at 8PM)*
  • Sundays (Dec. 9, 16, 23 at 3PM)

*There will be no performance Saturday, Dec. 15.  An added matinee performance will be held Dec. 22 at 3PM.  Tickets for the 12/22 matinee may not be currently available due to a large group order, but please  check back after Dec. 6 if this is your only available date .

Single Ticket Prices      

Adult  –             $26  ($23 on Thurs.)
Senior (65+)  –   23  ($20  on Thurs.)
Student/Child – 17   ($15 on Thurs)

  • Groups of 10 or more – $3 off per ticket
  • Buy online or at box office – same price

Special Event: Sunday, December 9 – Talkback with the director and cast.  An opportunity for audience members to ask questions.

About Annie
Based on the Tribune Media Service Comic Strip, Little Orphan Annie
Book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, http://www.MTIShows.com

And, presented with the support of the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts

The Music of Annie

The beautiful voices of our Annie cast will be complemented by our accomplished pit orchestra.  At Steel River Playhouse, high-quality, live music is an important part of the musical experience.

Director – Ken Kaissar

This Steel River Playhouse production is being directed by Ken Kaissar.  His directing work has been seen in New York at The Culture Project, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, The American Globe Theatre, Theatre Row, and The Epiphany Theatre Company where he directed a production of the Ibsen classic, A Doll’s House.  In March 2010, Ken directed Noises Off at Steel River Playhouse.

An accomplished playwright, Ken was commissioned by Columbia University to adapt The Canterbury Tales to the stage.  His ten-minute play Ceasefire (written in response to Israel’s war with Hezbollah in 2006) was an official selection in the 2012 New Works Festival at the Fusion Theatre Company; it also was a winner of the West Boca New Play Competition and a regional winner in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

An acting coach, working with up and coming talent in New York and Pennsylvania, Ken also teaches at Steel River Playhouse.

About Steel River Playhouse

Formerly Tri-County Performing Arts Center (Tri-PAC), Steel River Playhouse, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, seeks to strengthen community, inspire creative exploration, educate, and entertain, through the presentation of quality performing arts events and education for diverse audiences.  Each year, the Steel River Playhouse produces more than 90 performances and hosts more than 10,000 people as audiences, students, artists, donors and volunteers from throughout the region. We offer performance opportunities through open auditions; theater technical training; acting, voice, and instrumental lessons; classes and workshops for all ages; summer camp programs; and educational outreach including scholarships, artists in the classroom, traveling children’s shows, and other initiatives. For further information, visit www.steelriver.org, or call 610-970-1199.

Elks Doe Club holds Annual Cookie Walk & Soup Sale this Saturday

The Elks Doe Club Annual Cookie Walk and Soup Sale
Saturday December 8, 2012
9 AM to 12 Noon
Lobby of the Elks Lodge
61 High Street
Pottstown, Pa
Open to the public to come out and purchase some extra cookies and soup to have on hand for the holiday season!
All cookies and soups are homemade.
Cookies are $7.00 per pound and soup is $7.00 per quart.
This is a fundraiser for the Doe Club.

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