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Most of my past new year resolutions had to do with exercise and food. Not this year. My 2023 resolution is to limit time on social media.
While scrolling, time stood still and so did I. I didn’t notice how it consumed me until my husband approached asking, “Are you still online? It’s been an hour,” that I realized I was spending so much of my life staring at a screen. I anticipated the next human visual food pellet like one of Pavlov’s dogs trained to respond to a stimulus. It was entertaining and I allowed it to keep drawing me in.
On TikTok, I scrolled through funny animal and people videos. Twitter made me angry at everything with so many people venting without proposing solutions. I resolved to stop this habit, to limit my online time. It wasn’t easy I discovered. Maybe I needed parental controls because I didn’t appear to have any of my own.
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Our traditional annual January concert is back with its joyful celebration of music by Gershwin & More, featuring internationally renowned British pianist Peter Donohoe, who returns to dazzle us with his piano brilliance. Works by legendary jazz titan Duke Ellington, plus works by Aaron Copland and Henry Mancini. This popular concert consistently sells out, so order your tickets early!
Next, an intimate musical afternoon featuring the artistry of British piano virtuoso Peter Donohoe performing a selection of masterworks by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Albeniz, Grenados, and Busoni.
The Vox Renaissance Consort returns Feb 5th for an uplifting program of Renaissance motets celebrating the Christian feast of Candlemas. The singers are joined by a small ensemble of period instruments and attired in lush Renaissance dress, a delightful evening a feast for the eyes as well as the ears—a perfect remedy for the “February blues”.
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JANUARY HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
MLK Day at Saunders Woods
Monday, January 16
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Saunders Woods Preserve, Gladwyne
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service, join local volunteers in caring for natural lands and trails. Learn about nature, volunteer your time and connect with others in removing invasive plants, cultivating native plants and restoring habitats. Details
Chester Children’s Chorus: Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert
Saturday, January 14
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Lang Concert Hall of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore
Celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this free community concert. Details
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, January 21
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Main Line Art Center, Haverford
Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages and an iconic Lion Dance performed by the Philadelphia Suns. Free but registration is required. Details
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, January 21
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rothman Institute Cabin at Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a prancing lion, traditional Chinese dancers and a delicious menu in the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin, where the first 100 guests will receive a lucky red envelope containing secret prizes. Details
CULTUREFEST! Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, January 21
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Penn Museum, Philadelphia
Visitors can celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by enjoying the traditional Lion Dance, performed by Penn Lions, the University of Pennsylvania’s premier Chinese Lion Dance troupe, as well as other traditional and contemporary music and dance performances. Details
Lunar New Year Craft
Saturday, January 21
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr
Create a fun Lunar New Year craft in the Junior room. All ages welcome. Details
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Saturday, January 21, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Valley Forge Educational Services
Activities Center
1777 North Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
Don’t miss our Special Kids Camp Expo! With 30+ local camps and summer programs for children and young adults with special needs, we have something for everyone!
Learn about:
Day and Overnight Camps
Academic Camps
Extended School Year Programs
Therapeutic Programs
Career Exploration Programs
Community Resources
The Special Kids Camp Expo is free and open to the community. No Registration is Required.
For more information, visit vfes.net/campexpo.
Valley Forge Educational Services (VFES) offers a continuum of educational, recreational and employment-related services for people with disabilities. VFES is committed to helping students and participants develop a strong sense of self-worth to realize their value as contributing members of the community through its two signature programs: The Vanguard School and Adult and Recreation Services (ARS).
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TONS OF MUSIC NEAR HOME
Entertainer Joe Conklin and City Rhythm Orchestra Live
Friday, January 27
Saturday, January 28
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Adler Theatre, West Chester University
Teaming up for a fundraiser benefitting West Chester University’s criminal justice students, comedian, singer Joe Conklin performs with the City Rhythm Orchestra. Details
Classical Music in the Arboretum
Sunday, January 15
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Jenkins Arboretum, Devon
Classical music at Jenkins featuring cello and guitar. This is part of three performances featuring different musical groups. Details
Local Songwriter Featured
Thursday, January 26, 7:00 PM
Twentieth Century Club, Lansdowne
Blending folk, pop and rock with a high energy band, Emily Drinker has been featured on WXPN and the Philadelphia Folk Festival. She opened for Pat Benatar and more. Details
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Bluegrass Jam
First and Third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 PM
Kelly Center, Havertown
Twice a month, fans of bluegrass music can enjoy – and participate in making – traditional Bluegrass acoustic music. Details
Chester Children’s Chorus: Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert
Saturday, January 14
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Lang Concert Hall of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore
Celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this free community concert. Details
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SKATE AROUND TOWN
Skatium
Mondays, January 16, 23, 30
10:00 AM
Havertown Skatium
The public skating rink is a fun place to get a workout and enjoy the winter. Details
Flight on Ice
Now through February 26
Wednesday – Sunday, Various Hours
Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink, Newtown Square
Enjoy an outdoor activity with the whole family at this pop-up ice skating rink. A portion of all sponsor and rink proceeds will be donated to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association. Details
Winter at Dilworth Park
Now through February 26
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
The festivities have begun! Come for the ice skating – stay for the food, shopping, and holiday events. Details
Learn to Skate
Fridays starting January 13
Saturdays starting January 14
Sundays starting January 15
Philadelphia Skating Club, Ardmore
Learn to skate with expert instruction. Details
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MIND/BODY
Walk in the Park
Tuesdays & Sundays
One hour walk times by email
Valley Forge Park Visitors Center, Lower Lot
Walk a few miles for all ages and speeds. Dogs and strollers welcome. One-hour walks, weather permitting. Free. Email for weekly updates: info@vfparkalliance.org
Learn to Climb
Reach Climbing Fitness, Bridgeport
Work with certified instructors handling the ropes for first time or returning climbers who haven’t learned to belay. Details
Lower Merion Aquatic Club
Lower Merion High School Pool
Swimmers and divers are invited join. Students aged 5-18, skill levels from developmental to competitive. More information: LMACheacoach@gmail.com Details
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NATURE PROGRAMS
Berries are for Birds
Wednesday, January 25
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Virtual
Haverford College Arboretum
Led by Haverford College’s Arboretum Coordinator, discuss native berry producing plants and the birds they attract. Details
The Girl Who Drew Butterflies
Thursday, February 2
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Virtual
Narberth Garden Club
Narberth Garden Club presents Author Joyce Sidman discussing her book The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science. Merian, in the 1600s, was one of the first to observe and document butterfly metamorphosis. Details
World’s Most Creative Gardens
Wednesday, January 18
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM, Virtual
Smithsonian Associates
Baltimore landscape designer Scott Scarfone received a 2022 research fellowship from the Main Line’s Chanticleer Garden he travelled the world exploring the every detail of the world’s most exquisite and create gardens. Join Scarfone as he shares stories and illustrations of gardens from England, Japan, Morocco and more. Details
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At Agnes Irwin, girls grow to become unstoppable individuals, empowered with the confidence to embrace their passions. VisitAIS.org.
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The weather outside may be frightful,
but it’s always comfortable at our indoor golf locations.
Over 80 courses to play.
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Summer 2023 will be your best one yet at Wolf Performing Arts Center's Summer Theatre Camp!
Registration is open and some weeks are already filling fast. Join us for a summer filled with acting, singing, dancing, storytelling, script writing, musical theatre, and friendships!
Register Today!
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Searching for warm, nurturing, creative, individualized preschool/kindergarten education? Contact us to see our state certified/Montessori credentialed teachers in action and tour our engaging classrooms and beautiful campus.
Learn More
The Wetherill School
1321 Beaumont Drive
Gladwyne, PA
610-649-2299
info@wetherillschool.org
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Every Sat & Sun 9AM - 4PM
270 W. Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA
Phila Flea Markets
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