Calendar of Events
(Last Update Dec 24, 2004)

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January 2004 Events

Jan 10, 6 PM - 9 PM, Opening Reception, Jan Lipes - Impressions, The Work of Jan Lipes at New Hope’s Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio. Jan Lipes is returning to Gratz Gallery for his third annual exhibition, featuring all new work by the celebrated Bucks County painter. Lipes’ paintings will remain on display at the gallery through February 8, 2003. The exhibition will include local landscapes depicting familiar country, town and street scenes from Bucks and Hunterdon Counties: the Canal towpath, the Delaware River and architectural landmarks such as the Free Bridge, Bowman’s Tower and Fonthill. Call 215-862-4300 or visit the Gratz Gallery and Conservation Studio website at www.gratzgallery.com.

Jan 29 - Feb 1, The second Algonquin Film Festival will be held in New Hope, PA and Bensalem, PA.

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February 2004 Events

Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit - For Outdoor exhibit, applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2004.  For Indoor Exhibit, applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2004.

Applications are now available for the 2004-2005 New Hope, PA Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition.  Go to www.NewHopeArtsInc.org for more details. Applications are also available at the New Hope Borough Hall, New Hope Visitor´s Center and Riverbank Arts in Stockton, New Jersey or call 215-862-3396.

The juried exhibition is open to sculptors working in all media suitable for outdoor exhibition. Works will be on exhibit for approximately 11 months and accepted artists will be paid a stipend. All works must be available for sale.

Jan 29 - Feb 1, The second Algonquin Film Festival will be held in New Hope, PA and Bensalem, PA.

Feb 6-9, Lambertville New Hope Winter Festival. Go to www.WinterFestival.net.

Feb 7, 10AM-12PM, Winter to Mud Time Program and Hike, The Bucks County Audubon Society, at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Indoor program will feature winter mammals, birds, and plants. Snacks and hot beverages will be offered afterward. Adults: $10, Children: $4. Register by Feb. 4th. Call 215.297.5880 for more information.

Feb 7, 11 AM-12PM, The Aerobics Room, Center Club Lambertville, Posture 101 Workshop, Bring a partner or pair up with a participant and be guided through a complete posture analysis. Learn the posture exercises to reverse your problems. Get a free posture pro analysis and find out your posture number! Wear exercise clothing. Sign up at the front desk in the club or call:609-397-4390 to reserve your spot.

Feb 11, 7PM-8:30 PM, “Man vs. Bird: No Contest”, The Bucks County Audubon Society, Ed Carroll, BCAS Teen/Adult Program Director and US Navy pilot, will host this entertaining and informative program. $10/person, $7/BCAS members. Please register by Feb. 4th. Please call 215.297.5880 for more information.

Feb 13, 14, & 15, " You keep coming back like a song" a BING CROSBY tribute. Phillip Officer with RICK JENSEN on piano.  Cabaret at Odette's. Contact Bob Egan at 215-794-7716.

Feb 13, Tablescapes Fantasies and Cocktails at the Doylestown Country Club to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. Call 609.397.7300 or 215.862.2300 x 3. www.riversidesymphonia.org.

Feb 13,7 PM & Feb 14, 2 PM, The Roxey Ballet Company of Lambertville, NJ will present three gala performances of "An Evening of Romantic Dance" at the Canal Studios located at 243 North Union Street in Lambertville, NJ. All performances include a Champagne & Viennese Desert Reception that will be held at the conclusion of each performance. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Visit www.roxeyballet.com or call (609) 397-7616 Ext. 807 for tickets or more information.

Feb 15, The Concordia Chamber Players present Sonata for Piano& Cello by Francis Poulene, Songs by Gustav Mahler and a Clarinet Trio by Johannes Brahms at the Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope. For more information, call 215-297-5972 or go to the website www.concordiaplayers.org.

Feb 21, 8 PM – 11 PM, Jazz Night Returns!, Michener Art Museum, The renowned vocalist Pearl Williams makes a special appearance, following a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Williams hails from a family of stellar musicians. Early in her training, she studied classical piano, although her main interest was to become a successful jazz vocalist. General Admission tickets are $30.00 for members and $37.00 for non-members. For tickets and information call 215-340-9800. The museum is located at 138 S. Pine Street.

Feb 29, 3 PM, “Catch The Beat”, Temple Judea in Doylestown, Pianist, singer and composer Lori Rosolowsky will present a concert. The concert will be held on leap day, and appropriately, Rosolowsky has selected music that leaps through time and place. Tickets are $7.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Refreshments will be served, so reservations are requested. Call 215-794-1252 for more information.

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March 2004 Events

Mar 5, 6 PM – 9 PM, Featuring Ukulele, Progressive Rock & Poetry, E.M. Adams Gallery. Gallery owner Ed Adams will entertain visitors on his ukulele and read his original poetry. Please contact E.M. Adams Gallery for more information. www.adamsart.com .

Mar 6, 2 PM – 4 PM, Progressive Rock & Poetry, Brainstatik performs their blend of original instrumental improvisational progressive rock featuring Robert J. Burger and Ken Palmer. Please contact E.M. Adams Gallery for more information. www.adamsart.com

Mar 6, Gardenia Ball 2004, Trenton Country Club. Riverside Symphonia Annual Fundraiser. Cocktails, formal dinner and dancing. 609-397-7300.

Mar 7, 2PM- 4 PM, Progressive Poetry, Poetry readings by Brian R. Lutz, Bucks County Poet Laureate, comedic poet, Terry Bogorad, Terry Cullerton, 1992 Bucks County Poet Laureate and members of the Bucks County Poetry Society. Please contact E.M. Adams Gallery for more information. www.adamsart.com.

Mar 15, 7:30 PM - SHOWCASE night - Tom Bateman, TinaMarie Nicolo, Jeff Dershin, Megan Hill, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan, Sally Morgan, Carole Silvoy, and Michael Traupman.  Cabaret at Odettes. Call 215-794-7716

Mar 18, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm A Bridal Showcase, at Chimney Hill Farm Estate, 207 Goat Hill Road, Lambertville, NJ. We welcome you to come see Chimney Hill Farm Estate, speak with our Bridal coordinator, and taste our favorite caterers’ creations . As our vendors join us in a presentation of Wedding Packages, Rehearsal Dinners and Bridal Showers.See our website at www.chimneyhillinn.com for directions.

Mar 20, 7pm, Roxey Ballet Company, March Madness, Richard Jarboe’s “Port and Poetry II” Location: The Canal Studios, Lambertville. Join Richard Jarboe & friends for an evening of port wine tasting tour, original songs & poetry. All proceeds benefit The Roxey Ballet Co. Tickets: $50.00 in advance/ $60.00 at door.

Mar 21, 11:00 AM, Second Annual Welcome to Spring Brunch, 49 North Main Restaurant, Lambertville, Nj 08530  In addition to our other special items this day, please note the recognition of the Veterans stadium implosion that day - PHILADELPHIA EGG'S IMPLOSION. Call 609-397-5990

Mar 21, 2:30 PM -4 PM,The Phillips’ Mill Community Association presents its 67th Annual Forum for the public on The Delaware River Regional Waterways: Critical Issues & Opportunities. Panelists are John P. Brunner, Executive Director for the Delaware Greenway Partnership; Peter H. Kostmayer, former member, US House of Representatives, now President of Population Connection; Maya K. van Rossum, Executive Director of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and moderator Randy Apgar, President of the Friends of the Delaware River (1995-2002).To be held at The Phillips’ Mill, River Road (Route 32 north) New Hope, PA.

Mar 26, 7:30 PM, Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by a social hour(Oneg).   Kehilat HaNahar, 85 W. Mechanic St., New Hope, PA
Contact phone #215-862-1912. All services are held at the synagogue. 

Mar 27,6:30 pm, LEF Annual Fundraiser honoring former Lambertville Mayor Phil Pittore.  The Lambertville Area Education Foundation (LEF) has announced a call for volunteers to help with their annual fundraiser to raise monies for the Foundation’s Renaissance Fund for Science and the Arts that supports enriching programs that would not otherwise be available in the Lambertville Public School and South Hunterdon Regional High School. The benefit party to be held at the Eagle Fire Company Banquet Hall, Sugan Road & Rt. 202 in New Hope, PA. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.   For tickets call Darcy Dunaj at 609-417-6308 or email gdaa@netzero.net.

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April 2004 Events

Apr 3-4, 3 pm, Children’s Classic’s: “Pied Piper of Hamelin” & “La Baliene Blanche”, Roxey Ballet Company, Location: The Robert Schonhorn Arts Center, Peapack, NJ. Pied Piper of Hamelin is comprised of a classic dance, tap, modern, street dance and musical theater. La Baliene Blanche is a retelling of the classic tale Moby Dick with a contemporary flair. Tickets: Adults $26.50, Children $23.50. Call the Roxey Ballet Company for more informatio 609-397-7616.

Apr 4, The Concordia Chamber Players present Jan Radzynski, Quntet, Op. 39 and Septet by Ludwig van Beethoven at the Stephen Buck Theater in New Hope, PA.

Apr 5, The New Hope Historical Society presents Monday Afternoons at the Mansion - "Memories of New Hope Boyhood," by Kevin Nakashima. Light refreshments. Parry Mansion 4:00 PM - Seating is limited.  $10 for non-members. Free for members.  RSVP to Lynn Stoner 215-862-5523 or Sue Eaton 215-862-5652.

Apr 6, 6 PM Kehilat HaNahar’s Family Seder, Lambertville Rescue Squad (Next to Phillips Barber Clinic, Lambertville, NJ)  RSVP a MUST by March 22!  Phone: 215-862-1912   Fax: 215-862-6891 or E-mail: KHN@tradenet.net.  Pot Luck Seder. Bring a covered dish to share (enough for 10)  All food must be Kosher for Passover and Dairy or Pareve  (no meat please).

Apr 12, The New Hope Historical Society presents Monday Afternoons at the Mansion - "Lessons from an English Garden," by Dee Dee Bowman. Light refreshments. Parry Mansion 4:00 PM - Seating is limited.  $10 for non-members. Free for members.  RSVP to Lynn Stoner 215-862-5523 or Sue Eaton 215-862-5652.

Apr 17, 7-9 PM, Sculpture New Hope 2004, The Patrons Preview and Indoor Sculpture display takes place in the rear building at Union Square, Bridge Street in New Hope, PA. The artists will attend and the public is invited. Tickets for the Preview are $15 per person and include food and spirits provided by area chefs.

The exhibition offers an inspiring glimpse at the amazing diversity in the art world today featuring classical bronze nudes and hand carved stone work to folk art and whimsical bas relief carvings. Artists from around the country applied for the exhibition that includes works from artists throughout the east coast. The exhibition speaks very highly of the importance of area artists in the broader American art scene with more than one half of the exhibiting artists from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Union Square, New Hope, PA.  For reservation call 215-862-3396 or email NewHopeArts@aol.com.  www.NewHopeArtsInc.org

Apr 17, 9-5PM, Bucks County Antiques Show, One day only at the Eagle Fire Company, Presented by William D’Anjollel who will donate to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Call 215-860-5211 for more information.

Apr 19, The New Hope Historical Society presents Monday Afternoons at the Mansion - "Who was Benjamin Parry," by Roy Zeigler. Light refreshments. Parry Mansion 4:00 PM - Seating is limited.  $10 for non-members. Free for members.  RSVP to Lynn Stoner 215-862-5523 or Sue Eaton 215-862-5652.

Apr 24-25, The Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the 22nd Annual Shad Festival from 12:30 to 5:30, Sat & Sun.  Go to www.lambertville.org for more information.

Apr 26, The New Hope Historical Society presents Monday Afternoons at the Mansion - "Cooking 18th Century Fare," by sSusan McLellan Plaisted. Light refreshments. Parry Mansion 4:00 PM - Seating is limited.  $10 for non-members. Free for members.  RSVP to Lynn Stoner 215-862-5523 or Sue Eaton 215-862-5652.

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May 2004 Events

May 2, Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum opens for the 20th year! Go to Things to Do page for information on days and hours.  Call 908-782-6653 for more information.

May 2, 1-5 PM Margarita and Salsa Sunday. Variété, New Hope's premier gourmet gift store, specializing in international cheese, gourmet pantry essentials, and gift baskets is hosting its Second Annual "Margarita and Salsa Sunday" in honor of Cinco de Mayo. 34 W. Ferry St., New Hope, PA.  215-862-4886.

May 1 – 2, 3 PM, May Magic – Children’s Classics: “Carnival Of The Animals” & “Graduation Ball”, Roxey Ballet Company, Carnival Of The Animals brings to life the music of one of the most famous composers of our time, Camille Saint-Saens. Graduation Ball is a Ballet set in a fashionable girls’ school in NJ. Tickets: Adults $26.50, Seniors, Disabled and Children Under 12, $19.50. Location: Villa Victoria Theater, Ewing, NJ.

May 8, 4 PM.....STEAMBOAT GALA CELEBRATION! Come join your friends to welcome "S.P.L.A.S.H.", a historic steamboat that has been totally restored and will serve as a floating classroom for all ages. At 4:00 PM visit the Steamboat and enjoy a live Dixieland Band, behind Gerenser's Ice Cream in New Hope.  At 6 PM partake of the Celebration dinner, dance, & music at Gerenser's Theater (Bridge and Stockton Sts.)  Learn about clean-water ecology, the river, and American history! Meet Abe Lincoln and the original steamboat inventor John Fitch!

BE A PART OF HISTORY AND HAVE A GREAT TIME! Tickets are limited. Call Tina at 609-924-2558 for more info.

Delaware River Floating Classroom is a non-profit organization. All proceeds are tax-deductible according to the law.

May 21 & 22 - 8pm each evening "An American Romance, The songs of Irving Berlin" Three of Chicago’s most popular cabaret performers, Joan Curto, Tom Michael and MaryMonica Thomas join award winning musical director Dan Stetzel and New York director Ron Cohn to present "The Songs of Irving Berlin: An American Romance." This show will cover many faces of Berlin’s career including his Broadway, pop, patriotic and movie repertoire. Featured will be over thirty of Berlin’s most beloved songs such as "How Deep is the Ocean," "Alexander’s Ragtime Band," "Always," and "Let Yourself Go" as well as lesser known gems including "Dance and Grow Thin" and "Reaching for the Moon." $20.00 cover.

May 22, 10 AM, Spring Fling- Miniature Golf Tournament, Roxey Ballet Company. Enjoy a beautiful day of mini golf with your fellow dance pals and friends. Tickets: $15.00 for children under 12, $18.00 for adults. Location: Pine Creek Miniature Golf in West Amwell, NJ.

May 22, Roxey Ballet Annual Pine Creek Miniature Golf Tournament. Contact Roxey Ballet, 609-397-7616 www.roxeyballet.com

May 23. 3:00 pm Full Circle Concert at Robert Schornhorn Arts Center, Peapack, NJ. Contact Roxey Ballet, 609-397-7616 www.roxeyballet.com

May 23 - 7:30 pm - Comedienne, Jennifer Blaine in "Sorry"
In her sharp, funny one-woman show, actress-comedian Jennifer Blaine takes a look at men, women and the word that separates us all: "sorry." Her wacky assortment of characters, the self-help Indian doctor and elderly Jewish woman steal the show, keep you engaged from start to finish, as well as stock you up with a few dirty jokes sure to delight the grandparents." Elizabeth Greenspan, CITY PAPER. Jennifer Blaine, host of the annual Philadelphia Women’s Comedy Festival, has made audiences laugh for years. According to the Philadelphia Daily News "not even Sybil can compete with Blaine’s cast of characters. Her comic genius is like Tracey Ullman and Lily Tomlin." Blaine has opened for George Carlin, performed with Chris Rock, was featured on ABC’s Philly After Midnight, and has appeared on Broadway. Blaine’s original characters thrive off the spontaneous improvisational interplay with the audience. $15.00 cover.

May 24 7:3pm - Mega MONDAY SHOWCASE @7:30 Scott Gurney, Margo O'Moore, Heather Bassman, Tinamarie Nicolo, Jeff Dershin, Claudia Perry, Jane Arthur, Michael Traupman, Kate Gaffney, and...The Simon and Garfunkel boys AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle! only $8.00 cover.

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June 2004 Events

Jun 5, Town & Country Garden Tour sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society.  Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM Rain or Shine.  Advance tickets $20.  Day of Event $25.  Call Gail Pedrick at 215-862-9318.  www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org.

Jun 7, The Fifth Annual Chandler Hall Golf Classic will be held at the Jericho National Golf Club, New Hope. 215.860.4000 x1502 or nharris@chandlerhall.org.

Jun 8, The Bucks County Audubon Society “How to Spot Butterflies” 7:30 p.m. at the Audubon Visitor Center at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Join noted birders and nature writers Pat and Clay Sutton from Cape May, NJ as they share with us the beauty and biology of our regions colorful butterflies. Light refreshments. Pre-registration not required. The Audubon Visitor Center at Honey Hollow is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope, PA. Call 215-297-5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org.

Jun 9- 20, Man of La Mancha, Bucks Co. Playhouse. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday at 4 PM and Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2 PM. Ticket prices range from $22.00 to $24.00, depending on day of the week and performance time. A “Day of Show Only” student discount is available to students 21 years of age or under when a valid student identification is presented at the Box Office at the time of purchase. For information and reservations, call the Box Office at 215-862-2041. The Bucks County Playhouse is located at 70 South Main Street in historic New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Jun 11, Prallsville Mill in Stockton, Join Concordia Chamber Players to sample fine wines and cheeses while listening to light jazz. Help support the Concordia Chamber Players 2004-2005 season. PO Box 95, New Hope, PA 18938.

June 11-12, Debbie Gravitte, Cabaret at Odette’s, 8pm, Debbie Gravitte made her Broadway debut in the original cast of "They are Playing Our Song," and went on to appear in various shows thereafter. Odette’s, S River Road, New Hope, PA. 215-862-3000

June 13, 7:30pm Kelly Briggs and Jerry Chirstakos, Cabaret at Odette’s, return in the hilarious show- Lovely. Look out world, here they come! Meet cabaret superstars "Dar" and "Christy Vann de Camp" and experience the thrill of a brand new musical comedy called "Lovely”. Odette’s, S River Road, New Hope, PA. 215-862-3000

June 14,7:30pm Bob Egan’s Monday Showcase, Odette’s, features; Judy Guinosso, Jacqueline Maloney, Sally Morgan, Pete Graber (Harmonica), Susie Speidel, and more!
Odette’s, S River Road, New Hope, PA. 215-862-3000

July 15, 7 – 9PM, The Lori Rosolowsky Band, Holicong Park in Buckingham. Holicong Park is located on Rte 202 and Holicong Rd, across from Midway Fire Comp. The concert will still be held rain or shine. Rain location TBD. Information: 267-992-6776 or 215/348-7367. Free

June 15 & 16, Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Fishing”. Nature explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will fish in the pond at Honey Hollow. Bring your own pole or borrow one of ours. We’re going fishing! Registration is required by June 7. Payment is requested at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register for this program call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880.

Jun 18 and 19,8:00pm, LESLIE OROFINO ,Red Hot & Blues, Featuring such great songs as, "Why Don't You Do Right", "Do It Again", "Handy Man", "Is It Hot In Here", "Baby Baby All The Time" and many others. Show - Tickets $16. Odette's, South River Rd., New Hope , PA. Reservations: 215-862-3000

Jun 21, Spring Garden Party sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society.  215-862-5652.

Jun 21,7:30 pm MONDAY SHOWCASE , $8 cover, $10 food or drink minimum. Carole Silvoy, Maria Damore, Scott Sutherland, Aimee Robidoux, Laura Hull, Tina Marie Nicolo, and special guest SUSIE SPEIDEL! Cabaret at Odette's, South River Road in New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-3000 for Reservations

Jun 22, 7 - 8:30PM, The Lori Rosolowsky Band, White’s Rd Park in Lansdale. pop, show tunes, Lori’s own stuff, country, jazz and fun, feel-good music for the whole family! Besides Lori on keyboard and vocals, you’ll hear: Sal Centola on drums, Rob Cochran on bass and vocals & Pat Byrne on guitar and vocals. White’s Road Park is located at 400 White Rd between S Broad and Valley Forge Road in Lansdale. Information: 215/361-8353. The Rain date is 6/23, same time and place. Free

June 23, 8 pm, at Pocos Comedy Cabaret - Sex, Cellulite and Large Farm Equipment: One Girls Guide to Living and Dying starring River Huston is coming back to Doylestown for one night only. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You can buy tickets directly at Fareleys Bookshop on 44 South Main St. in New Hope with cash or check, www.ticketweb.com takes all charges and to make reservations you can call 610-982-9323. You must be 21 or older to attend this show.

River performs a hilarious one woman show based experiences as a sex columnist, educator as well as an arrest for obscenity, running a marathon, living with several terminal illnesses, dating, marriage, moving to the country and financial ruin.

If you save your ticket stub not only will it get you into Heaven (God of your choice) but will also get you into opening night in NYC this September.

Jun 23 – Jul 4, Wed - Sat at 8PM, Sat at 4PM, Wed, Thurs and Sun at 2PM. Ticket prices range from 22-24.00. Actor Eddie Mekka, AKA Carmine Ragusa from the hit TV show, “Laverne and Shirley,” returns as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Bucks County Playhouse. Included in the musical score are such notables as “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” Reprising the role of Golde, Tevye’s wife is Playhouse veteran and New Hope resident, Penny Larsen. . For information and reservations, call the Box Office at 215-862-2041. Located at 70 S Main St in historic New Hope, Pa.

Jun 25 & 26 at 8pm, Catch the wild and hillarious ... LISA HALL. Cabaret at Odette's, South River Road in New Hope, Pa.
(215) 862-3000 for Reservations

Jun 25 & 26, Your last chance to catch Bob Egan's "Lullaby of Broadway Revue" at the Cock and Bull at Peddler's village. Seats are available for Friday night. Saturday is sold-out. Call 215-794-4000 for information and reservations.

Jun 26, Annual Meeting, Names added to Hunterdon County Farmers Honor Roll, Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, Rte. 29, Lambertville, NJ. Call 908-782-6653 For more information.

Jun 28-Jul 2 and Jul 19- Aug 14, Mill Ballet School is pleased to offering the following: a 4 week dance performing workshop for students ages 9- 18. A Junior dance camp for students ages 6 - 10. Open classes will be offered to teens, and classes for adults and preschoolers. Call Melissa Roxey at (609) 397-7244 ext.805 or visit us at www.millballetschool.com. For more detailed information.

Jun 27, Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum Farmer's Honor Roll Annual Meeting. Call 908-782-6653 for more information.

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July 2004 Events

Jul 1-3, All shows at 8pm. Broadway Star from A CHORUS LINE....Donna Mc Kecnhie, $29.50 cover, $10 food or drink minimum. Odette's, South River Road in New Hope, Pa. (215) 862-3000 for Reservations. Dinner is available before and after every show.

Thru Jul 4, Wed - Sat at 8PM, Sat at 4PM, Wed, Thurs and Sun at 2PM. Ticket prices range from 22-24.00. Actor Eddie Mekka, AKA Carmine Ragusa from the hit TV show, “Laverne and Shirley,” returns as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Bucks County Playhouse. Included in the musical score are such notables as “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” Reprising the role of Golde, Tevye’s wife is Playhouse veteran and New Hope resident, Penny Larsen. . For information and reservations, call the Box Office at 215-862-2041. Located at 70 S Main St in historic New Hope, Pa.

July 3, Beppe Gambetta, the Italian flat-picking guitar master and performer returns to the Prallsville Mill, Stockton, with his unique mixture of traditional American bluegrass, Italian songs, great stories and wonderful humor. 609.397.1826

July 5 - Aug 14, The Make Believe Players Summer Theatre, in Solebury announces its inaugural season of musical theatre productions and classes from July 5 to Aug. 14. Designed for young people ages 10-18 this educations program is produced by the New Hope Arts Commission 215.862.5496.

July 6- 7, “Peeking in the Pond”, Bucks County Audubon Society, ages 3 -5 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will take a look in the pond at Honey Hollow. Registration is req by June 29 for the Tues AM session, from 10am-11:30am. or either the Tues or Wed afternoon session, from 1- 2:30pm. $10 per child, BCAS members $7 per child. Payment is requested at the time of registration.To register for this program call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880.

Jul 7 - 11, Television Star Eddie Mekka, known and loved throughout the country as Carmine Ragusa from the hit television series “Laverne & Shirley”, will star as Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at the Bucks County Playhouse. Eddie Mekka just finished playing the role of Tevye in our critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof. Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday at 4 PM and Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2 PM. Ticket prices range from $22.00 to $24.00, depending on day of the week and performance time. A “Day of Show Only” student discount is available to students 21 years of age or under when a valid student identification is presented at the Box Office at the time of purchase. For information and reservations, call the Box Office at 215-862-2041. The Bucks County Playhouse is located at 70 South Main Street in historic New Hope, Pennsylvania.

July 9-11, Showcase of the Arts is a town-wide celebration of the arts and artists of New Hope. It culminates with a dinner provided by the elite chefs of New Hope/Lambertville and takes place at Union Square. Tickets for the dinner go fast - 215.862.3396 or Newhopearts@aol. Go to www.NewHopeArtsInc.org for more info. You can also read the Faces & Places article on Showcase the Arts.

Jul 9,10, 11, ART, by The Bridge Theater Company, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sunday Matinees July 11 & 25, 2 PM. Studio 3, Center Club, 80 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, NJ. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $18. Call 215-862-6115 for reservations.

Jul 13, 6PM to 8PM the Bucks County Audubon Society presents “Evening Bird Walk at Paunacussing Preserve”. Join us for a guided bird walk through the Natural Lands Trust Paunacussing Preserve, an ideal bird habitat not far from Honey Hollow. The preserve is located at Holicong Road and Route 413. The program is FREE. Please pre-register by calling Bucks County Audubon at 215-297-5880.

Jul 16,17,18, ART, by The Bridge Theater Company, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday Matinee, 2 PM. Studio 3, Center Club, 80 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, NJ. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $18. Call 215-862-6115 for reservations.

Jul 19- Aug 14, Mill Ballet School is pleased to offering the following: a 4 week dance performing workshop for students ages 9- 18. A Junior dance camp for students ages 6 - 10. Open classes will be offered to teens, and classes for adults and preschoolers. Call Melissa Roxey at (609) 397-7244 ext.805 or visit us at www.millballetschool.com. For more detailed information.

Jul 23 & 24, 8 PM The 2004 Nightlife Award Winner and 2004 MAC Award Winner for Cabaret Female Vocalist, JEANNE MACDONALD. Jeanne returns to Odette's with the show that garnered her both critical acclaim and enthusiastic audience response when she brought it to NYC in March and April. On March 4th, 2004, Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote of this show: “Watching a singer like Jeanne MacDonald, who brings an emotional balance; a subtle, good-humored sexiness; and an originality to everything she sings, makes you realize the crucial role good instincts play in the self-consciously confessional world of cabaret...It may be odd to say about a nightclub singer, but you are likely to leave Ms. MacDonald's show trusting her.”
Cabaret at Odette's, S. River Road, New Hope, Pa.(215) 862-3000 for Reservations. Dinner is available before and after every show. www.odettes.com

Jul 23, 24, 25, ART, by The Bridge Theater Company, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday Matinee, 2 PM. Studio 3, Center Club, 80 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, NJ. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $18. Call 215-862-6115 for reservations.

Jul 25, 7:30 PM. Back by popular demand. AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle with..... The Music of Simon and Garfunkel. It's the next best thing to having Paul and Art there, themselves! Cabaret at Odette's, S. River Road, New Hope, Pa.(215) 862-3000 for Reservations. Dinner is available before and after every show. www.odettes.com

July 26, 7:30pm THE coolest place to be on a Monday night.... Bob Egan's BIG MONDAY SHOWCASE. Only $8 cover, $10 food or drink minimum. AJ Tyndale, Janet Wright, Frank Gallagher, Joe Flanaghan, Karen Gross, Jamie Beth Strongin, Alex and Amy Otey (celebrating the release of their CD), and the hilarious Lisa Hall! Cabaret at Odette's, S. River Road, New Hope, Pa.(215) 862-3000 for Reservations. Dinner is available before and after every show. www.odettes.com

July 26 - Aug 8,The Tony Award-winning musical, Kiss Me Kate, begins a two week run at the Bucks County Playhouse. Kiss Me Kate centers on an egotistical performer named Fred Graham who is reunited with his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi in the leading roles of Petruchio and Kate in Taming of the Shrew. Throughout the show they fight and obviously still love each other.

Starring in the Bucks County Playhouse production of Kiss Me Kate is Philip Peterson as Fred Graham. Playhouse audiences saw Philip earlier this season as Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical and as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. Portraying the role of Lilli Vanessi is Kathryn Tremper. Playhouse audiences have seen Kathryn in numerous shows over the past two seasons including, Titanic and this season’s Man of La Mancha and Jekyll & Hyde.

Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday at 4 PM and Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2 PM. Ticket prices range from $22.00 to $24.00. A “Day of Show Only” student discount is available to students 21 years of age or under when valid student identification is presented at the Box Office at the time of purchase. For information and reservations, call the Box Office at 215-862-2041. The Bucks County Playhouse is located at 70 South Main Street in historic New Hope.

Jul 30,31, ART, by The Bridge Theater Company, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Studio 3, Center Club, 80 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, NJ. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $18. Call 215-862-6115 for reservations.

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August 2004 Events

Through Aug 8,The Tony Award-winning musical, Kiss Me Kate, begins a two week run at the Bucks County Playhouse. Kiss Me Kate centers on an egotistical performer named Fred Graham who is reunited with his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi in the leading roles of Petruchio and Kate in Taming of the Shrew. Throughout the show they fight and obviously still love each other.

Starring in the Bucks County Playhouse production of Kiss Me Kate is Philip Peterson as Fred Graham. Playhouse audiences saw Philip earlier this season as Jekyll/Hyde in Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical and as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. Portraying the role of Lilli Vanessi is Kathryn Tremper. Playhouse audiences have seen Kathryn in numerous shows over the past two seasons including, Titanic and this season’s Man of La Mancha and Jekyll & Hyde.

Performance times are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday at 4 PM and Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2 PM. Ticket prices range from $22.00 to $24.00. A “Day of Show Only” student discount is available to students 21 years of age or under when valid student identification is presented at the Box Office at the time of purchase. For information and reservations, call the Box Office at 215-862-2041. The Bucks County Playhouse is located at 70 South Main Street in historic New Hope.

Thru Aug 14, The Make Believe Players Summer Theatre, in Solebury announces its inaugural season of musical theatre productions and classes from July 5 to Aug. 14. Designed for young people ages 10-18 this educations program is produced by the New Hope Arts Commission 215.862.5496.

Thru Aug 14, Mill Ballet School is pleased to offering the following: a 4 week dance performing workshop for students ages 9- 18. A Junior dance camp for students ages 6 - 10. Open classes will be offered to teens, and classes for adults and preschoolers. Call Melissa Roxey at (609) 397-7244 ext.805 or visit us at www.millballetschool.com. For more detailed information.

Aug 6, 6-9 PM, Opening Reception -“Images of the Mills” Art Show hosted by Prallsville Mills. The exhibit will be open to the public August 6th, 7th and 8th daily 11 to 5 PM.

The “Images of the Mills” art show offers area artists a unique opportunity to have their work become a part of the Prallsville Mills history. The Prallsville Mills is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The exhibit is open to work in all media. Historic photographs of the Prallsville Mills complex will be a separate category. All work entered will be seen by the visiting public a People’s Choice award will be one of the selected images. Only visitors to the exhibit will be able to vote for this award. Final images will be chosen to promote the Prallsville Mills, locally and nationally. The DRMS Development Committee will make all other selections. Prizes will be awarded.

Aug 7 - 8 , Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum Civil War Re-nactment. Go to Things to Do page for information on days and hours.  Call 908-782-6653 for more information.

Aug 14, 6-10 PM. Opeing reception at Riches Gallery for internationally renowned gay artist, Steve Walker. Riches Gallery, 88 S. Main St, New Hope. Refreshments served. For more information, call Richard at Riches Gallery,215-862-2513 or email richardwerner@mac.com

Aug 14 & 15, 3:00 pm Annual Choreographic Showcase of Hot Summer Night, Canal Studio, Lambertville NJ. This premier event features original works by professional cutting edge choreographers. It is the only performance venue of its kind in the region where choreographers and young, up and coming artists can experiment as they create original dance works. Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, NJ. Adult Tickets are $25.00, Children under 12 are $20.00. Contact Roxey Ballet, 609-397-7616 www.roxeyballet.com.

Aug 2O, This date marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Essra Mohawk's first record and to celebrate she is performing at John & Peter's, 96 S. Main St., New Hope, PA. Music begins at 9:00pm and continues till closing. For information call 215-862-5981.

Aug 21, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, New Hope Music and Arts Festival/Concert Series, Eagle Fire Hall 46 N. Sugan Rd./Rt. 202 New Hope, PA. Indoors / Air Conditioned - Plenty of free parking Tickets $20 can be purchased at: www.ticketleap.com Enjoy local arts and crafts, great food, Triumph Brewing Company's handcrafted beers and listen to live headliner K-Floor, along with up and coming local bands, The Alfred James Band, Mistic Rein and Stonewater Groove. Brought to you by Triumph Brewing Company, Comcast Spotlight, The Guitar Center and 95.7 The Mix with host Kim Douglas. Festival to benefit local community service groups including: The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, The Independent Merchants, The New Hope Arts Council And The Eagle Fire Company.

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September 2004 Events

Sep 1 – Sep 12, Sweet Charity, Bucks County Playhouse, Sweet Charity tells the story of a NY Taxi Dancer who knows that there has to be something better than working at the Fan-Dango Ballroom. After a series of romantic involvements, it appears that Charity is destined to live hopefully ever after instead of happily ever after. 8 PM, Sat at 4 PM & Wed, Thurs & Sun at 2 PM. Tickets, $22.00-$24.00. A “Day of Show Only” student discount is available to students 21 years of age or under when a valid student id is presented. For info & reservations, call 215-862-204

Sep 3 - 5 Join NYC club favorites Michael Holland & Karen Mack for a three-day weekendof retro-pop music and madness at the Cabaret at Odettes. Three completely different shows:

Odette's, South River Road in New Hope, Pa. (215) 862-3000 for Reservations. Dinner is available before and after every show.

Sep 11, 7:30 PM Kehilat HaNahar "Little Shul by The River", 85 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope 215-862-1912. Selichot Services and Pot Luck Dessert.

Sep 11 - 12, Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum  "Celebration of Farming."  Live animals, wagon rides, see crafters demonstratin wool spinning, flax breaking, blacksmithing, antique tractores, & old cars.  Go to Things to Do page (museums) for more information.

Sept 12, Treasure Hunt and Canal Boat Ride. A new all-day event to be held on Sept. 12 will celebrate the continuation of summer fun in New Hope past the traditional Labor Day cut-off. Sponsored by the Independent Merchants of New Hope, the day's festivities will include a Treasure Hunt; performances, art shows and crafts demonstrations at participating shops; and a pirate-themed evening canal boat ride with two departures. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the New Hope Visitors Center and the sponsors, the Independent Merchants of New Hope. 215-862-4595.

Sept 12, 11 AM - 1 PM, Neshaminy Manor yearly Arts for the Manor, Benefit Brunch and Art Show, fabulous food prepared by some of the area's finest chefs. Arwork by some of the area's premier artists. $20 advance tickets. $25 at the door. Call 215-345-3858 for reservations. Tickets also available at the Riverbank Arts in Stockton, NJ.   More information...    

Sep 12, Lambertville Fire Department will be holding their “5 Alarm Firehouse Concert & Community Clambake”. The event will take place under tents on York Street and doors open at 4pm. Two seatings – one at 4:30pm & one at 6:30pm and music will continue throughout the day. Chefs for the day will include Rick Buscavage, Andrew Abruzzese of the Pineville Tavern, and Jim Hamilton of Hamilton’s Grill Room. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for kids. For information call 609-397-6876.

Sep 15, 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah. Kehilat HaNahar "Little Shul by The River", 85 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope 215-862-1912.

Sep 16, 9:30 AM Rosh Hashanah, Day 1. Kehilat HaNahar "Little Shul by The River", 85 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope 215-862-1912. Children’s Program: 10:15 am -12:00 pm. Tashlich, on Lewis Island, Lambertville immediately following services

Sep 17. Rosh Hashanah, Day 2, Friday, 10:00 AM. Kehilat HaNahar "Little Shul by The River", 85 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope 215-862-1912. Children’s Program: 10:15 am -12:00 pm.

Sep 24, 7:30 PM. Kol Nidre, Friday evening, September 24th, 7:30 pm. Kehilat HaNahar "Little Shul by The River", 85 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope 215-862-1912.

Sep 25, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Festival of Nations at St. John The Evangelist, Featuring: Sand art, face painting, inflatable rides and games for children and adults. Fantastic ethnic food (American, Irish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Mexican and others!) Live music from around the world. Please follow signs for free parking where shuttle service will be provided to the festival grounds. (609) 397-3350

Sep 25, 9:30 AM. Yom Kippur, Children’s program: 10:15 am -12:00 pm. Yizkor: 12:30 pm. Avodah: 4:30-5:30 pm. Neilah: 5:30 pm. Break-The-Fast: Immediately following blowing of the Shofar. Reservations are a must! For questions on ticket prices, please call 215-862-1912

Sep 25, 6-9 PM, E.M. Adams Gallery, New Paintings and Sculpture by Ed Adams, exploring the texture, color and spirit of HOPE. 440 Union Square Drive, New Hope, PA. Please call 215-862-5667 for more information.

Sep 25 & 26, National AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at the New Hope Solebury High School.

Sep 26, 10:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Festival of Nations at St. John The Evangelist, See above.

Sep 26, FACT Bucks County AIDS Walk 5. The annual 10K walk begins and ends at the New Hope Solebury High School. Detailed info will be posted on www.factbuckscounty.org.

Sep 26, Second annual “Hops to Hops”, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fall Bike tour, beginning and ending at the River Horse Brewery in Lambertville, NJ. Check in @ 8AM, ride begins at 830AM. Ride 40 mile’s through the beautiful rolling hills of Amwell Valley. Upon your return, enjoy a beer sampling along with a catered lunch! For more information contact Katy or Laura at 732-660-1005 or go to www.mjcms.org. Parking is limited so drive with a friend.

Sep 26, 2 - 4 PM Julia Yorks, 15 years old, of New Hope will be signing books at Farley's Bookshop, 44 South Main St., New Hope. Her story , "Welcome to New Hope, PA" , appears in the recently released Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 2 book. Contact 215-862-2452 for more information.

Julia, of New Hope, PA, was chosen out of thousands of hopeful authors to have her story "Welcome to New Hope, PA" published in the recently released Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 2. Why? Because a pre-publication voting panel of over 600 preteen readers across America loved her "dreams do come true" story of successfully writing, publishing and selling a tour book geared for out-of-town kids to help them better enjoy the sights of New Hope.

Find out more about the published preteens of Preteen Soul 2 at www.preteenplanet.com.

NOTE: A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this title will be donated to the following nonprofit organizations: Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation, which encourages children to never give up on their dreams; the Life Rolls On Foundation, which raises money to fund research for the treatment and cure of spinal cord paralysis; and UNICEF which works worldwide on behalf of children to overcome poverty, violence, disease and discrimination.

Sep 28, 7 - 9 PM, An Evening with Ben Franklin & Friends, at New Hope Solebury HS - Theater. The New Hope Historical Society and the New Hope Solebury High School Social Studies Department co-sponsor this exciting family event.

Internationally renowned speaker and impersonator, Ralph Archbold, brings his talents to the Stephen Buck Theater in New Hope. The evening will include stories and anecdotes from Ben Franklin, a dialogue between Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, and a musical performance and demonstration of a glass harmonica, one of Ben Franklin’s many inventions.

Advance tickets are $7 for students, $20 for teachers and NHHS members, $25 for all other adults. Call 215-862-5652.

Sep 30, 6 - 9 PM, Beef and Beer Benefit at The Landing Restaurant. To show appreciation for the efforts during the flood, the Landing Restaurant is hosting a Beef and Beer free of charge to the New Hope Eagle Fire Dept., New Hope Police, Public Works, Borough Officials and employees, and their spouses. The event will be held rain or shine at The Landing, N. Main St., New Hope.

The community is also invited to show their support by attending at $20 per person, of which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to our volunteer Eagle Fire Department.

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October 2004 Events

Oct, Nov, Bucks County Playhouse, Introduces the start of Fall Family Performances. Bucks County Playhouse, The State Theatre of Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the start of Fall Family Performances. With the purchase of a minimum of four tickets, each ticket will cost only $15 per person. This exciting new program is valid for any 8:00 PM Friday evening performance and 4:00 PM Saturday performance for the following fall productions: Hello, Dolly!, Damn Yankees, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Ain’t Misbehavin’ For more information and reservations, call the Box Office at (215) 862-2041. Bucks County Playhouse is located at 70 South Main Street in the heart of historic New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Thru Oct 17, E.M. Adams Gallery, New Paintings and Sculpture by Ed Adams, exploring the texture, color and spirit of HOPE. 440 Union Square Drive, New Hope, PA. Please call 215-862-5667 for more information.

Oct 2 - 3, Sat 11 AM - 6 PM, Sun 11 AM - 5 PM. The Annual New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival. Features over 150 juried artists from across the U.S. The two day art show and craft fair features live entertainment. Free to the public. Call 215-862-5880 for more info.

Oct 2, 4:00 PM, Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the completion of the Ferry Landing Park. A cocktail party follows at the Parry Mansion. Tickets are $35 each, available at the Visitors Center, Borough Hall or call 215.862.1282. Funds raised will be used to provide ongoing maintenance for the parks and to supply bike racks.

Oct 2, 2:00 pm, Oktoberfest at Triumph Brewing Company, Union Square, (next to the train station) New Hope PA

To kick off the weekend, Ginny Schrader, Democratic candidate for US Senate, will tap a authentic wooden keg filled with Triumph Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest beer. Live Bluegrass music from 2:00pm to 4:00 p