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Fig® is a hyper-local communications package offering both voice and vision to special towns and small cities. Fig® celebrates the mix of local shopping, dining, arts and entertainment in each unique destination.
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C O M M U N I T Y S U P P O R T Thank you to our Community Supporters, Hannum’s Harley-Davidson and Willow Valley Retirement Communities, for supporting the borough of Media and its unique shopping and dining opportunities. Find them on pages 38 & 39
G E T F I G ® F R E S H A N D F R E E F O U R T I M E S A Y E A R. Discover the fresh, fashionable and flavorful of Media. Sign up to receive your own copy of Fig® delivered to your doorstep every season. Sign up at figmediapa.com.
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ON THESE PAGES Bevan’s Candy graces our cover and many of the following pages with their sugary confections. From their famous butter creams to their 2-foot chocolate Santa on page 36, we thank them for sweetening the pages of Fig®.
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Moxie House LLC has made every attempt to ensure that all information contained in this publication has been obtained from reliable sources, but all such information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness or accuracy. The views of contributors do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of Moxie House LLC. Moxie House LLC cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions contained in, or reliance made upon the contents of, this publication. Copyright: Copyright 2011 © Moxie House LLC. All rights reserved. Photography or page layout contained in Fig® shall not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the specific written permission of Moxie House LLC. Contact 717.394.7737 or info@figmediapa.com.
T H E R E ’S A D I S T I N C T I V E TA S T E T O D O W N T O W N M E D I A : R I C H, A R O M AT I C A N D, A B O V E A L L E L S E , S W E E T.
The holiday season is a time of indulgence. There are, of course, the chocolates we sneak before New Year’s resolutions set in. And there are the necessary indulgences: time off from work, home-cooked meals, connections rekindled with relatives and old friends.
Sweet moments like these are easy to come by in a place like Media—truly everybody’s hometown. Shopowners recognize you when you enter their stores. The smiles, even those from complete strangers, are genuine. And for the holiday shopper in search of the perfect gift, a stroll down State Street may leave you feeling like—if you’ll pardon the cliché—a kid in a candy store. So grab a little piece of Media this season.We’re sure you’ll be coming back for more. Enjoy!
Deborah Brandt, Editor
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THE FIG® MEDIA TEAM Matt Brandt Jena Miller Shani Tucker Rachel PhillipsMichele KornegayLaurie Skorupa, intern
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CONTRIBUTORS Jeremy HessEllen BrownAudrey AmaroRalph Nardell
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W H AT I S F I G ®? Fig® is a communications package offering both voice and vision for great small cities. Our carefully cultivated audience appreciates authenticity and distinction. A symbol of unity and prosperity, the subtleties of figs and their importance in historic cultures make ‘Fig’ a fitting name to showcase a distinctive small city lifestyle. Fig® celebrates the understated elements and beauty that weave themselves into thriving small cities. EXPERIENCE OTHER FIG® LOCATIONS:figlancaster.com & figwestchester.com
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113 West State Street 610.566.5707 sligomedia.com
CREATIVE GIVING * by the Community Arts Center
HOLIDAY FIG® FIND ART CLASSES MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN ALIKE!
THE BEST HOLIDAY SALE, EVER! DECEMBER 3-10, 2011Featuring beautifully hand-crafted gifts by
local and regional artists in ceramic, glass, clothing, jewelry, paper, photography, metal and more . . .
this is no ordinary sale.
Join the Community Arts Center & The Potters Guild together again for
FEATURING THE WORKS OF Cynthia Baker • Nancy Barch • Elizabeth Brown • Jan Cohen Louise Roy Doucet • Regina Ewer • Heather Femine • Reggie
Farmer • Anne Foresman • Susan Heaver & many more!
05414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford 610.566.1713 communityartscenter.org
SERENITY * by Pendle Hill
RETREATS WORKSHOPS RESIDENT STUDY PROGRAM BED & BREAKFAST CONFERENCE SERVICES BOOKSTORE
HOLIDAY FIG® FIND A SERENE RETREAT AT PENDLE HILL
December 28-January 1 Joyful, simple, alcohol-free. Explore the musical/spiritual odysseys of great composers with Karl Middleman, or renew yourself in a mindfulness retreat with Valerie Brown (Inder Kaur).
06 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford 610.566.4507 pendlehill.org
Located on 23 hidden acres in Wallingford, Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat and conference center that delights in welcoming guests seeking peacefulness during the holiday season. Come walk our grounds, visit our bookstore, savor a farm-to-table meal and see if we’re the right place for you for New Year’s Eve, or any time. Find out more at pendlehill.org
MYRA REICHEL Myra Reichel started learning weaving in 1970 at the University of the Arts. Her tapestries are currently on view at the Reiki Healing Center, 20 South Olive Street, Suite 305, by appointment. 610.348.5698 | reikihealingcenter.org
DREW ARATA “Drawing is always in the mix as the music festivals of Media feed my sketchbook images.” Prints, magnets, tiles and much more are available at Earth & State. 610.566.9270 | earthandstate.com
DONNA CUSANO This talented artist and popular instructor is a cum laude graduate of Tyler School of Art and has garnered critical acclaim both locally and nationally. She has instructed students for more than 15 years and maintains classes at Delaware College of Art and Design, Darlington Fine Arts Center and her studio in Aston, PA. donnacusano.com ZHANNA MARTIN “This is an expression of my love for clay and fascination with the diversity of emotion. I am drawn to figurative work, enjoying the spirit expressing outward through humans; my sculptures look for an understanding of self and the world around us. Through them I attempt to capture and make permanent unique emotional states.” 202.413.1225 | zhannamartin.com SETH DARNALL “For any of my work to succeed I cannot create on my terms. When I observe my own surrender I feel the joy of the Creator, like I am sharing secrets with God. The more I can remove of myself in the process the more sincere the work will be.” 610.453.1828 | sethdarnall.com REBECCA MICHELLE LEE Rebecca Michelle Lee has studied art in Italy and has degrees in art and business. As an independent artist, Rebecca presents workshops as well as creating fine art. She is currently the Resident Artist of Blueberry Bog vintage & handmade. 610.565.1619 | rebeccamichellelee.com
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CREATIVE INSPIRATION * by Media Arts Council artists
5TH ANNUAL MEDIA FILM FESTIVAL February 23, 24 & 25Films 7m to 10pm all 3 nights. Workshops Saturday 2pm to 5pm. mediafilmfestival.org
07301 North Jackson Street mediaartscouncil.org
08 901 North Providence Road 866.738.1921 thewaldenschool.org
THE WALDEN SCHOOL’S Montessori philosophy inspires confidence, promotes
academic excellence and celebrates the uniqueness of each child.
JOYFUL LEARNING * by The Walden School
Preschool & Kindergarten (full-day option) through Grade 8 Half and Full-Day Options Available � Admissions Open House Every Wednesday 9:30-11am
FRESH FACES
JACK CUNICELLICo-owner, 320 Market Cafe
FIG: How did 320 Market come about? 320: We wanted to start a farm-direct produce market with things like seasonal sweet corn, tomatoes and cantaloupe. A couple of years in, we added a deli with fresh healthy sandwiches & huge hoagies. Today, 320 is a vibrant market with a unique feel and community atmosphere. Chef John Adams and his staff produce fantastic fresh cafe-to-go foods, and our artisan and local farmstead cheese selection adds to the mix.
FIG: What are the 320 “must-haves”? 320: Misto salad, honey fig & rosemary cheese spread and eggplant parm & broccoli rabe sandwich.
FIG: And your most popular item? 320: Our homemade tortilla chips. We make them fresh all day long. Customers love them with our pico de gallo.
320 MARKET CAFE DOES A 360 For Jack and David Cunicelli, an expansion to Media
comes back around to one key message: Offering the highest degree of quality foods and atmosphere.
FIG: Are many of your patrons regulars? 320: We have over 600 customers a day and know more than half of them by name. They’ve watched us grow as the store has evolved to meet their needs.
FIG: So your relationship with them is tangible? 320: Yes. They feel a direct connection to our success, and we are proud to have them as our customers and neighbors.
FIG: What do you plan for Media? 320: We will be a friendly neighborhood market with fantastic cafe-to-go foods, unique cheese selection, fresh fast lunch choices and the same deep community connection that we have built in Swarthmore.
OTHER 320 MARKET CAFE MUST-HAVES: • fig & cranberry stuffed porchetta• roasted butternut squash & sweet potato mash• artichoke & olive tapenade• local grass-fed beef meatloaf• roasted brussels sprouts
HOLIDAY FIG® FIND ARTISAN BLUE CHEESE, CRANBERRY & WALNUT SPREAD
0921 West State Street 610.565.8320 the320marketcafe.com
TWO RABBITS WALK INTO BEVAN’S CANDY. The one says: “Easter?” The other says: “What?” Both of his ears have been bitten off. Actually, it’s a cartoon, posted on a bulletin board across from the enrober, the conveyer along which the candy travels and is coated by what looks like a chocolate waterfall. As sweetly dreamy as this scene may sound, with two chocolate toy soldiers standing at attention at the end of the belt, making homemade candy is no joke. And it’s imperative to maintain a sense of humor, especially in the six weeks surrounding Christmas, when on a “good day” Randy can pump out 500 pounds of butter creams, Bevan’s specialty. A “good day” also means 7AM to 1AM.
But you make chocolate candy—easy, right? This is a typical statement from customers. In fact, Randy went to candy school in Erie—Retail Confectioners International. He still keeps his binder on a shelf over a massive copper pot, where among other things,
he mixes the fondant to make molasses chews. The concoction must be exactly 252˚. For dark chocolate, 91.5˚. Anything else, and the chocolate will never harden. Likely, this rule is outlined in his binder under the heading “Chocolate: Problem Solving and Trouble Shooting.” Unfortunately, what Randy didn’t learn in school are the dangers inherent in the guillotine. Used in Bevan’s since its inception 53 years ago, it joins the other vintage tools as the oldest item in the shop—dating from 1910. It is also how Randy chopped off his finger while cutting caramels. “But don’t worry,” he tosses out nonchalantly, “it’s been restored.”
Randy’s grandfather, Marty, also took a course in candy-making. As a salesman who could sell anything, Randy claims, from nuts to cars, Marty saw a notice for the class one day and decided to enroll...
Continue reading about Bevan’s Candy at figmediapa.com
AUTHENTICS * Randy Bevan
10 143 East Baltimore Avenue 610.566.0581 bevansownmakecandy.com
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A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE * by Margaret Kuo’s
PEKING DUCK
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AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST
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AUTHENTICALLY PREPARED CUISINE THAT CELEBRATES MORE THAN 2 ,000 YEARS OF CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN CHINA AND JAPAN.
4-6 West State Street 610.892.0115 margaretkuos.com
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With BRAD LITTLE (Broadway’s Phantom) and ELISA MATTHEWS
NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 15 MEDIATHEATRE.ORG FOR TICKETS
JESSE CLINE Artistic Director
104 East State Street 610.891.0100 mediatheatre.org
THE MBA FOSTERS VITALITY & DEVELOPMENT LOCALLY The mission of the Media Business Authority (MBA) is to encourage economic growth, improve positive visual impact, sustain and nurture business development and help increase Media business patronage through activities and programs that enhance the community’s quality of life, while maintaining an open line of communication with business owners, citizens and local government.
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Join us for 4 festive Media HOLIDAY EVENTS:
SANTA’S ARRIVAL Friday, November 25, 5pm On State Street
SANTA’S VILLAGE All Season at the Franklin Mint FCU. Details online.
CARRIAGE RIDES December 7, 14 and 21, 6-9pm Media Courthouse NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL DROP December 31, 12am downtown Media Live music by “Philly Gumbo” at 11pm Go to visitmediapa.com for event details.
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NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 15 MEDIATHEATRE.ORG FOR TICKETS
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LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH
UPSCALE BAR & LOUNGE
PRIVATE PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
A GLOBAL PHILOSOPHY* by Azie
HOLIDAY FIG® FIND AZIE GIFT CARDS MAKE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFERS
The School in Rose Valley experience is both nurturing and rigorous— students are prepared for future academic success, meaningful relationships and active citizenship.
Offering classes from preschool through sixth grade. Visit theschoolinrosevalley.org for our Open House dates.
PROGRESSIVE TOUR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 6:30-8PM
Learn about the key principles of Progressive Education and how they
are carried out in our kindergarten through sixth grade classrooms.Call 610.566.1088 to register.
FOSTERING INSPIRED LEARNING
1520 School Lane, Rose Valley 610.566.1088 theschoolinrosevalley.org
bill strine, enthusiastically supporting the mission of the williamson free school of mechanical trades
A BRIGHT FUTURE
16 203 East Baltimore Avenue 610.565.9000 mediarealestate.com
THE WILLIAMSON FREE SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL TRADES
Continue reading about the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades and Media Real Estate at figmediapa.com
It’s 6:45 am. We’re just rolling out of bed. Not so at the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. With combed hair and cleanly shaved faces, sporting slacks, ties and shined shoes—and having already made their beds, military-style—the students stand at attention on their assigned black stone squares. They wait for inspection. The flag is raised. Their day begins.
Chapel. Shop. Academic classes. Groundskeeping. Mandatory study hall. Required sport or activity. A strictly enforced curfew back to their quarters—where there are no posters, no pictures of girlfriends. Spartan, maybe. But it’s just this brand of codification that develops discipline and character. Put the two together, and these deserving young men are set up for life. They mature into “Williamson Men.”
Typically, 100% of Williamson graduates gain respected jobs, start their own businesses or progress on to college. From following orders, yes. But also from learning how to work on their own and, ultimately, to issue orders themselves—three major aspects of the real working world. Nothing typical about this trade school: The skills you can learn anywhere, but the confidence cannot be taught.
And though the entombed remains of its founder, Isaiah Williamson, are resting in stone in front of the school, his philosophy—and legacy—live on. But unlike most schools, the notion of legacy here is a Catch-22. Students can enroll only if they are financially deserving young men. But as a rule, Williamson students prosper, making their sons ineligible. The tradeoff? The legacy they pass on is one of broader opportunity. Bill Strine, owner of Media Real Estate, knows this first-hand.
His father, Walter Strine, was a 1929 graduate of Williamson and a primary founder of the Rook Program, an opportunity for those with good character who need higher test scores for admission to Williamson. Six summer weeks at the school—half on academics and half on grounds maintenance—award them full-time status. Walter Strine also wanted to increase academic awareness for all students and therefore funded Williamson’s newest building, The Strine Learning Center. His son Bill continues his legacy as a fundraiser for Williamson and an active trustee.
Yet it’s also the students who give back to the community. Building a ramp for a handicapped police officer, for example. Or spending their spring break constructing a hospital in the Dominican Republic, not at Daytona Beach.
“We like to think our students make better community members, employees, fathers—and husbands,” administrators say. Maybe there were no pictures of them on the walls, but ask these then-future wives, and they will say that they are quite happy to have a “Williamson Man.” Among other benefits, they know how to follow rules.
411 Manchester Avenue
1 East State Street
200 East State Street
MEDIA REAL ESTATE: Supporting Media With 65 Years Of Community Engagement
VISIT WILLIAMSON ONLINE: williamson.edu
A BRIGHT FUTURE
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18 1 East Front Street 610.566.1918 mediauplibrary.org Find us on facebook
A COMMUNITY FOCUS
* by Media-Upper Providence Free Library
“Increased Parking.”
PLANS FOR: INCREASED
PARKING EXPANDED
PROGRAMMING SPACE
COMMUNITY ROOM
IT TAKES A GREAT STAFF TO MAKE A GREAT LIBRARY. IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT IT.
We are expanding to support more of the Media and Upper Providence communities. But we can’t do it without you. Consider making a donation to your local library: an investment with endless returns.
To learn more about our Capital Campaign, contact Ms. Whitesell at medirector@delcolibraries.org or use this QR code to visit our website.
Brandi Whitesell, Director Trish Giardinelli, Library Assistant Brittany Eastman, Youth Services Alan Macauley, Library Assistant
Building plan designed by
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SEVEN STONES CAFE & GALLERY IMAGES CAPTURED BY AUDREY AMARO OF MAMAOWL PHOTOGRAPHY. Available for weddings, family portraits, engagements & the everyday. mamaowlphotography.com.
FOOD & FRIENDSHIP* by Seven Stones Cafe
WRAPS & SANDWICHES
ESPRESSO
BAKED GOODS
LA COLOMBE LOCALLY ROASTED
COFFEE
FRESH SOUPS AND SALADS
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN SELECTIONS
♥Enjoy Seven Stones Cafe’s fresh soups with delicious
artisan bread. Made fresh daily.
EditorialGift Guide
Fig® Holiday GIFT GUIDE
GIVE RESPONSIBLY.GIVE LOCALLY.Buy original, distinctive and local for the holidays and give an additional gift—supporting, sustaining and growing our Media community.
T O G I V E A N D T O R E C E I V E . It’s that time of year, again. The air is turning refreshingly crisp, and our thoughts are turning to ribbons, egg nog and wreaths on lamp posts. It’s the time for giving. And also for receiving. Shop here at home, and both will arrive in one package of good will toward everyone. You will help support and grow Media’s distinctive community —and its economy.
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FIG® GIFT PICKS (FROM L TO R): TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES handbag, KUTA chandelier earrings, MEDIA-UPPER PROVIDENCE FREE LIBRARY candy-filled mug (a fundraiser for the library), SIMPLY ELEGANT HOME monogrammed clutch set, EARTH & STATE hand-thrown mug by Bob Deane, KUTA fingerless gloves, TURNING POINT GALLERY hand-blown glass vases, LOCAL HOME + GIFTS lotus votive candle holder, SEVEN STONES GALLERY tooled leather clutch, BLUEBERRY BOG vintage catchall dish, COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER handmade sketch books, RECONSIDERED HOME vintage candle, SORELLA necklace.
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monographed change purse, stunning stationery, luxurious bath salts...” Tell them right here. Media’s downtown shops are always open to your individual wants and needs, and they’re inviting you to help the whole community open up to more opportunity. More sustainability. And more growth. Studies show that when you make purchases from locally owned businesses, significantly more of that money is spent at other local stores. Good for the community. Good for you. Good to pass on to someone else. Definitely better than that partially used gift card.
There are so many more reasons to buy locally than could ever fit on a price tag—and the only returns will be toward living a fuller, more prosperous life. What a present for the future.
Did you know that if just half of the employed population in America spent $50 each month in locally owned businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue? Simply imagine what this could mean to your downtown neighborhoods and shopping districts —and to you. So leave those chain stores in their boxes, in their old, crinkled, torn paper—and wrap highly singular and perfect finds from your local shops in the knowledge that you’re giving one-of-a-kind handmade items. One-in-a-million thoughtfully chosen products. Plus the unbeatable and contagious feeling of pride and satisfaction. Don’t nestle those in tissue paper. Display them out in the open, just like those festive wreaths. In an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are settling in communities that preserve unique businesses.
When your family and friends open those locally bought gifts and say: “Wow! Where did you get this wild wallet, funky fingerless gloves, hand-crafted pottery, check out the great
local retailers on the following pages
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23 East State Street 610.566.2393 sorellashop.com
Hale BobElla MossVelvetFifteen TwentyAndrew MarcTracy ReeseAryn KSanctuary
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F R O M the completely kitsch to the utterly
adorable, Blueberry Bog has everything you need
for an oh-so-indie holiday. Find vintage items, fun
refurbished furniture, and hip handcrafted gifts for
your friends. (And, if you’ve been extra good this year, maybe a little something
extra for yourself.)
’ T I S T H E S E A S O N for nostalgia. Find your own stylish piece of history at Reconsidered Home in an expertly curated collection of modern artifacts.
SALVAGED FIXTURES, DECOR & FURNISHINGS
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE
RETRO LIGHTING
SPECIALTY CANDLES
DECK THE HALLS* by Reconsidered Home
2329 West Jasper Street 610.547.HOME (4663) reconsideredhome.com
D E N I M T O D R E S S E S , G O W N S & J E W E L R Y
F O R T H E outdoor adventurer on your list, consider a trip to Seven Stones Gallery. With an
authentic trading post atmosphere and great
downtown location, Seven Stones Gallery is more than great goods—it’s a lifestyle!
(If you don’t believe us, just drop in on their
monthly drum circle.)
AMERICAN STYLE * by Seven Stones Gallery
ARIAT LEATHER BOOTS NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS & JEWELRY
HAND-CRAFTED LEATHER BAGS
GALLERY
24 212 West State Street 610.627.1177 sevenstonesgallery.com
A HIP HOLIDAY* by local home + gifts
FA B U L O U S isn’t just found in the city. Add sparkle this season with chic gifts and unique accessories from local home + gifts. Whether it’s a hostess gift, a unique piece of jewelry or an amazing Frasier Fir candle, find that perfect something, right here in Media.
UNIQUE ORNAMENTS
HOME FRAGRANCE
BATH + BODY
GIFTS FOR BABY
2529 West State Street 610.566.5661 localhomeandgifts.com
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VINTAGE GOODS
PAINTINGS BY LOCAL ARTIST
BECKY LEE
26 18 South Orange Street 610.565.1619 blueberrybogshop.com
F R O M the completely kitsch to the utterly
adorable, Blueberry Bog has everything you need
for an oh-so-indie holiday. Find vintage items, fun
refurbished furniture and hip hand-crafted gifts for
your friends. (And, if you’ve been extra good this year, maybe a little something
extra for yourself.)
HOLIDAY CHEER* by Simply Elegant Home
D R E S S your home this season in the luscious colors and rich prints at Simply Elegant Home. Set a festive tone during family gatherings with scented candles, spectacular table settings and an unforgettable centerpiece.Ask about our interior design services and our gift registry.
FOR YOUR HOME FOR YOUR TABLE FOR THE BRIDE
277 East State Street 610.565.4007 simplyeleganthome.com
SIP. SAVOR. SATIATE.EXPERIENCE THE BARNIEU RESTAURANTS
SPANISH-ITALIAN FUSION CUISINE Contemporary European Taste
Weekly live entertainment. 13 beers on draft. 42 bottled beers to choose from.
36 West State Street. Picasso-bar.com
A MEXICAN CANTINA Add a splash of Tequila
Opening early 2012, Diego’s will feature all natural meats cooked over a wood-burning grill. Over 40 tequilas.
214 West State Street. Follow the construction on facebook.
A FRENCH BISTRO & WINE BAR Excite the Senses
An authentic French restaurant serving lunch, dinner & weekend brunch. 38 West State Street. Labellebistro.com
LOIC BARNIEU Owner of La Belle Epoque,
Picasso and Diego’s Cantina
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© 2011 Chamilia, LLC. All rights reserved. MADE WITH SWAROVSKI ® ELEMENTS SWAROVSKI ® is a registered trademark.
Family Owned and Operated Since 1935
TO BE CONTINUEDCAPTURE THE BEAUTY of the season with the Chamilia 2011 Limited Edition Holiday Bead. Designed in sterling silver with glistening ruby-colored crystal Swarovski Elements, it’ll ring in holiday cheer. Find it at Kuta!
29104 West State Street 610.565.7967 kutamediapa.com
JEWELRY | TEXTILES | CLOTHING | ACCESSORIES
GIFTS WITH JOY & PURPOSE * by Ten Thousand Villages
HOLIDAY FIG® FIND THE TREE OF LIFE SERVING PLATTER IS A PERFECT HOSTESS GIFT
30 101 West State Street 610.892.5020 tenthousandvillages.com
Rose Window Mood Lamp:A light of hope and love made by the women at the Shuktara Handmade Paper workshop in Bengali.
Sheltering Cave Nativity:The Holy Family carefully carved in beautifully grained Middle Eastern Olive wood.
Festive Glow Necklace:A hand-worked setting made in a family workshop in Peru.
Peace and Hope Cross Pendents:Made by local artisans in India.
A Haitian tradition:A timeless and poignant symbol, the cut metal dove bears an olive branch, a hope for harmony in a turbulent world.
Fair trade provides under- and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital income and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their hand-crafted products. Ten Thousand Villages is a founding member of the WFTO—the World Fair Trade Organization, a global network of more than 350 fair trade organizations in 70 countries.As one of the world's oldest and largest fair trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages has spent more than 60 years cultivating long-term buying relationships in which artisans receive a fair price for their work and consumers have access to unique gifts, accessories and home decor from around the world.
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TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES aims to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.
CUSTOM INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
IN-HOME CONSULTING BY APPOINTMENT
CLASSIC AREA RUGS
ORIENTAL TABLE RUNNERS
STYLISH SPACES * by Jigsaw Home Solutions
HOLIDAY FIG® FIND GIVE AN IN-HOME DESIGN CONSULTING APPOINTMENT
Is small the new big? We think so. Specializing in max style for small spaces.
32 18 South Olive Street 484.442.8885
3334 West State Street 610.566.9474 turningpointgallery2.com
FEATURED ARTISTS: GLASS
Jon Kuhn Paul Stankard Richard Ritter John Nygren
Josh Simpson
JEWELRYRicky Frank Jul ie Shaw
Patricia LockeMichael Michaud
Holly Yashi
OVER 200 IMPORTANT AMERICAN STUDIO
ARTISTS. EXTRAORDINARY
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GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT * by Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church
HOLIDAY FIG® FIND GIVE THE GIFT OF THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS TO YOUR CHILDREN
December 48:30 & 11amJoin us with your children to learn the story of “Bishop Nicholas” and give gifts to children in need in our community. Find out more at relcmedia.org
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learn about our global mission outreach.
34 102 West Rose Tree Road 610.891.0600 relcmedia.org Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11am Contemporary Sunday School for all ages at 9:45am
Giving Back
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THINKING OF OTHERS. Finding the perfect gift. Knowing what matters. It’s the time of year that we take stock of who and what we care about. When we make a donation, we’re giving more than a check. We’re creating community. Community is not only the place we live, but the way we live. Consider the gift of community this year: donate to one of the following Media nonprofits. The more we give, the more we receive.
AMERICA’S FIRST FAIR TRADE TOWN COMMITTEEThe Fair Trade Town Committee endeavors to further the goals of fair frade and to make Media a model Fair Trade Town. firstfairtradetownusa.org
THE CENTER FOUNDATIONThe Center Foundation empowers women and teen parents to overcome obstacles and reach their goals by building caring communities and networks of support. thecenterfoundation.org
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERThe Community Arts Center is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for artists at all levels of their creative journey; encouraging participation in the arts through advocacy, education and outreach; and serving as a vital creative resource for the community. communityartscenter.org
DELAWARE COUNTY SPCAThe Delaware County SPCA is dedicated to intervention and prevention policies that protect and improve the health and welfare of companion animals and support the people who care for them. delcospca.org
HEDGEROW THEATREHedgerow Theatre seeks to connect and enrich the lives of actors and audiences through the shared intimate experiences of a theatre of excellence. hedgerowtheatre.org
MEDIA ARTS COUNCILThe Media Arts Council works to further its mission to actively support local artists and integrate a wide range of arts into the life of the entire community of Media. mediaartscouncil.org
MEDIA FELLOWSHIP HOUSEThis organization works to promote fellowship and understanding between diverse cultures and generations. mediafellowshiphouse.org
THE MEDIA THEATREThe Media Theatre promotes and nurtures the imagination, diversity and joy unique to musical theatre through its production of new and classic works and heralds music theatre to young people as an art form that is relevant to their lives. mediatheatre.org
MEDIA-UPPER PROVIDENCE FREE LIBRARYThe library is a private nonprofit organization providing a variety of materials and services for the public’s informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs. mediauplibrary.org
PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS MUSEUMThe Pennsylvania Veterans Museum is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the legacy and dignity of all veterans of the U.S. military. paveteransmuseum.org
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The more we give, the more we receive.TRANSITION TOWN MEDIAThis group supports and inspires the residents of the Media community to move toward a more local, resilient and sustainable future. transitionmedia.memberlodge.com
VALUES INTO ACTIONValues into Action helps individuals with intellectual disabilities create meaningful, self-directed lives that are tailored to their unique situations. valuesintoaction.org
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Events: November - JanuaryNOVEMBER 22-JANUARY 15THE MEDIA THEATREThe Sound of Musicmediatheatre.org
NOVEMBER 23REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCHCommunity Thanksgiving Eve Service7:30pm relcmedia.org
NOVEMBER 25SANTA’S ARRIVAL & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSKick off the holiday season with a parade, carolers and Santa! 5pm visitmediapa.com
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERFriday Night Live—Where Music and Art Collide! 7-10pm communityartscenter.org
NOVEMBER 25-27TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESSavings That Sparklemedia.tenthousandvillages.com
NOVEMBER 25-JANUARY 2COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERAbstract Studio Exhibitcommunityartscenter.org
NOVEMBER 26-27HEDGEROW THEATREHoliday Music from Around the World7:30pm hedgerowtheatre.org
NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 17HEDGEROW THEATREThe Best Christmas Pageant Everhedgerowtheatre.org
NOVEMBER 27-30TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES5th Anniversary Nativity Unveilingmedia.tenthousandvillages.com
NOVEMBER 29TRANSITION TOWN MEDIALocal Economics7-9pm transitionmedia.memberlodge.com
NOVEMBER 30TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for Las Dos Chicas4-9pm media.tenthousandvillages.com
EVERY THURSDAYSLIGOLive Music. 9pm sligomedia.com
PICASSO RESTAURANT AND BAROpen Mic Night. 10pm picasso-bar.com
NOVEMBER
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERRegistration for winter classes beginscommunityartscenter.org
NOVEMBER 18-27HEDGEROW THEATREA Little Princess—The Musicalhedgerowtheatre.org
ONGOING EVENTSYOGA IN THE PARLOR ROOMCommunity Center, corner of Monroe & 3rd/4th Streets. Mondays, 9:30am & 5:30pm; Fridays, 10:30am mediaborough.com/recreation
JIGSAW HOME SOLUTIONSHoliday Stimulus PackageOne rug, painting for two rooms and a design by our residential designers, starting at $1599. 484.442.8885
EVERY MONDAYTEN THOUSAND VILLAGESManna on Mondaysmedia.tenthousandvillages.com
EVERY TUESDAYLA BELLE EPOQUE WINE BISTROTuesday TastingTry a different selection of highly rated wines each week! 5pm labellebistro.com
EVERY WEDNESDAYTHE WALDEN SCHOOLOpen House 9:30-11amthewaldenschool.org
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1-24HEDGEROW THEATREA Christmas Carol hedgerowtheatre.org
DECEMBER 2-10COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERThe Best Holiday Sale Ever!communityartscenter.org
DECEMBER 3-24THE MEDIA THEATREJack Frost Saves Christmasmediatheatre.org
DECEMBER 4THE SCHOOL IN ROSE VALLEYOpen House1-3pm; also 1/6 (9-11am) & 1/18 (9-11am) schoolinrosevalley.org
DECEMBER 6TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for Physicians for Social Responsibility4-8pm media.tenthousandvillages.com
DECEMBER 7MEDIA CARRIAGE RIDES6-9pm; also on 12/14 & 12/21visitmediapa.com
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for the First United Methodist Church of Media’s Food Cupboard5-9pm media.tenthousandvillages.com
DECEMBER 8TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for Blue Route Vineyard Church’s LOVE146 Project 4-9pmmedia.tenthousandvillages.com
DECEMBER 8-24
DECEMBER 10FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONVisit Santa in his village!6-9pm; also on 12/17 & 12/18 (12-4pm); 12/19-12/23 (daily 3-7pm) visitmediapa.com
2ND SATURDAY ARTS STROLLFeaturing live theramin music, late-night shopping, strolling carolers and a visit with Santa! 6-9pm mediaartscouncil.org
DECEMBER 12-FEBRUARY 28COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERJohn Beningo & Carol Seymour Exhibit
HEDGEROW THEATREA Dickens Christmas hedgerowtheatre.org
DECEMBER 9REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCHChester Children’s Chorus Holiday Concert 7pm relcmedia.org
SEVEN STONES GALLERYDrum Circle8pm; also on 1/13 & 2/10 sevenstonesgallery.com
communityartscenter.org
DECEMBER 13TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for Devereux CARES Foundation3-7pm media.tenthousandvillages.com
DECEMBER 14TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for Delaware County Literacy Council3-9pm media.tenthousandvillages.com
DECEMBER 15SORELLA BOUTIQUEHoliday Shopping Party to Benefit the Delco SPCA 4-9pm sorellashop.com, delcospca.org
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for the First Fair Trade Town Committee3-9pm media.tenthousandvillages.com
DECEMBER 16TEN THOUSAND VILLAGESBenefit for Chester Children’s Chorus4-8pm media.tenthousandvillages.com
DECEMBER 19-23THE SCHOOL IN ROSE VALLEYWinter Mini CampHalf-day and full-day programs available—register by the day or the week; ages 3-12. Another session offered 12/26-12/30.kj@theschoolinrosevalley.org or 610.566.1088
DECEMBER 24REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCHCommunity Christmas Eve Services5pm; 8pm; 10pm relcmedia.org
DECEMBER 28-JANUARY 1PENDLE HILLNew Year’s Retreats and Celebrationspendlehill.org
DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 15HEDGEROW THEATRESister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Classhedgerowtheatre.org
DECEMBER 31NEW YEAR’S EVE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION AND BALL DROPDowntown Media visitmediapa.com
JANUARY
EARLY JANUARYSORELLA BOUTIQUEProm 2012 Dresses Arrive! sorellashop.com
JANUARY 7-FEBRUARY 26THE MEDIA THEATREActing Classes8-week sessions for all ages. mediatheatre.org
JANUARY 8-FEBRUARY 3COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERFocused Ambiguity Photography Exhibitcommunityartscenter.org
JANUARY 11THE SCHOOL IN ROSE VALLEYProgressive Tour 6:30-8pm schoolinrosevalley.org
JANUARY 13-15PENDLE HILLLive Your Life’s Purpose Retreat pendlehill.org
JANUARY 142ND SATURDAY ARTS STROLLJoin businesses on and around State Street for this free arts event! 6-9pm mediaartscouncil.org
JANUARY 14-FEBRUARY 11HEDGEROW THEATREThe Three Little Kittens hedgerowtheatre.org
JANUARY 15-19PENDLE HILLMinding Our Lives Retreat pendlehill.org
JANUARY 21THE SCHOOL IN ROSE VALLEYAdmissions Visiting Day10-11:30am schoolinrosevalley.org
CHINESE NEW YEAR’S PARADECelebrate the Year of the Dragon!11:30am visitmediapa.com
JANUARY 24TRANSITION TOWN MEDIALocal Food Potluck 5-9pm transitiontownmedia.org
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During the school year, the Willow Valley Resident Pen Pal Group engages 44 Lancaster City Elementary
School students in communication through
writing. The resident project began as a way to teach the
students about letter writing, but the education has
become a two-way street.
The intergenerational experience focuses on Willow
Valley residents and their pen pal elementary students
learning something from each other. This unique collaboration results in an unexpected gift—
fast-forming friendships between residents and
local youth.
50 miles from Media.A scenic drive to Lancaster County
Visit the Willow Valley Welcome Center.
Open Weekdays 9-5, Saturdays 10-4.
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