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Celebrating local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community

West Chester The Arts & Culture Issue: The Makers

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West Chester IS ALIVE...

with makers of every sort. From musicians and woodworkers, to designers and bakers, these local innovators thrive to craft and create a remarkable niche of local culture. Explore and be inspired by 4 curated sections within this issue that feature exceptional talent and artistry from the West Chester community.

the entertainers

the makers

Showcasing world-class talent right here in West Chester. Take in a show—or 5.

Discovering the makers of hand-made goods and honoring their niche talents.

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the culture makers

the curators

Celebrating those who are making an impact and creating opportunity.

Featuring those who cultivate with care.

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And of course,

great shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, and services— as always.

KEEP READING

giving back

authentic

Making a difference in the lives of others: Susan Ingram.

Leading the way through innovation and example: Andrew Snyder.

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On the cover: Andrew Snyder, assistant professor of ceramics at West Chester University. Read about Andrew on page 31.

ISSUE 24 / FALL 2017 / WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA / THE MAKERS ISSUE

C R E AT E D A N D P R O D U C E D BY F I G I N D U S T R I E S Creative thinkers and makers with a forever mission of Design For Good.

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W E A R E M A K E R S . And most likely you’re a maker too. After all, this is Chester County— home to some of the most incredible makers in our history. Take Andrew Wyeth for example— a visual artist and one of the best-known U.S. artists of the middle 20th century.

We make Fig for you—the reader. We make it so you can see West Chester in all its glory.

We make it so businesses can show you their powerful missions, the unique things they make, and the essential services they provide. Most of all, we make Fig because we believe that living out our mission of lifting-up small businesses makes a difference. We design for good.

In this issue, we celebrate artists of all kinds: entertainers, makers, culture makers, and curators. At Fig, we believe in the power of the arts to change communities. We hope you’ll come to know and love these artists like we do.

Together, let’s cheers to this important movement happening in our community.

Such a robust artistic scene means that West Chester is being preserved in the

archives of time through the modern expression of art, and through all art forms.

And we’re not just commending artists and makers—we’re creating them, curating them on all levels and throughout all ages.

So grab a refreshing beverage, stretch out on your favorite chair, and take the time to explore this gorgeous, rich, and inspired issue.

West Chester, let us present…your Makers.

G R E T C H E N LU S BY AND THE FIG INDUSTRIES TEAM

A NOTE FROM FIG

We make and design for good.

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entertainers: n. A singer, comedian, dancer, reciter, or the like, especially a professional one; a person who entertains or hosts to divert or amuse.

In the following pages, meet West Chester’s best Entertainers who capture the true essence of living art. Plan now to see their craft on stage, in a gallery, or performed in an intimate setting.

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the mystery of dracula unfolds in an old, stone castle

set in Europe. Prince Dracula and his bride Elisabeta are madly in love when the Prince is called into battle. Believing that her beloved has been killed, Elisabeta takes her own life. Upon his return, Dracula finds his bride has died, and becomes a madman in his heartbreak. He vows, “never to die,� and terrorizes the lands as a vampire. This tale of love, heartbreak, and the reunion of two lovers will excite, thrill, and intrigue audiences.

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judy woodruff

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Fall Events 2017 experience music, dance, performances, and distinguished speakers right here in west chester! judy woodruff “ inside politics” Brought to you by the WCU Foundation. october 7 8 pm Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

12-year host of CNN’s Inside Politics, 5-year White House correspondent for NBC News, and current co-anchor for the PBS NewsHour, broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff presents an evening of insights on the Trump Administration, Congress, and changing political landscape.

Part of the President’s Speaker Series.

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neil berg’s pianomen: an intimate tribute to billy joel & elton john

october 13 7:30 pm Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

Featuring crowd-pleasing popular hits and forgotten songs of the last four decades, Neil Berg pays an intimate tribute to the compositions and songwriting of musical legends Billy Joel and Elton John.

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october 27 7:30 pm Madeleine Wing Adler Theater YouTube sensation and a cappella powerhouse Backtrack will bring a mixed pop program of hits to WCU. Experience everything from today’s latest hits to timeless classics of the 60’s and 70’s.

peter gros of mutual of omaha’s wild kingdom november 4 3 pm Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

Best known for hosting the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom on Animal Planet, Peter Gros shares his exciting animal world, travel experiences, and timeless tales.

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december 9 2 pm Madeleine Wing Adler Theater Avast! The Story Pirates are returning to WCU to perform another wildly hilarious and unpredictable Create-A-Show. Laugh at the hilarious suggestions around you and watch as the Story Pirates bring even the greatest absurdities to life!

story pirates for additional performances and tickets: 610.436.2266 or wcupatix.com

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The Art of 2017-2018 Season See what’s happening at Uptown! this upcoming season! 1

The Art of 2017-2018 Season uptown! knauer Performing Arts Center opened its doors on January 1, 2017. With its wide variety of offerings, arts education, Broadway, dance, Latin, jazz, and film, the theater serves as a destination for people of every age and background from across our region. Whether you’re making art or engaging in live performance, Uptown! has something for you and your family to enjoy. The new theater is a unique and beautiful space, with great acoustics and three distinct performance spaces, including a 327 seat Main Stage Theater and an upstairs cabaret space. Bringing a theater to West Chester was truly a collaborative community effort. Since its 2016 New Year’s Eve Grand Opening, the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center has enjoyed capacity crowds and growing accolades.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center proudly launches its second season by bringing artistic and cultural experiences, and live performance to the heart of West Chester through eight resident companies: The Resident Theatre Company, Windish Music & Productions, Nickerson-Rossi Dance, Better Than Bacon Improv, Opera Tutti, The Jazz Cocktail Hour, Latin Programs, and the West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts.

In addition, Uptown! hosts a film program, monthly Speaker Series, and a Vocal Challenge competition.

Visit uptownwestchester.org 226 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19380

RESIDENT COMPANIES:

nickerson-rossi dance better than bacon

opera tutti jazz cocktail hour

latin programs wc studio for the performing arts

TO SEE ALL OF OUR 2017-2018 PERFORMANCES, VISIT UPTOWNWESTCHESTER.ORG

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226 NORTH HIGH STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380

Resident Theatre Company The Storytellers

CREATING PROFESSIONAL NEW YORK THEATRE IN WEST CHESTER

NEXT TO NORMAL: SEPTEMBER 29TH - OCTOBER 15TH

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A LIVE RADIO PLAY - DECEMBER 15-31ST

B U L L E T S O V E R B R O A D W AY: MARCH 30TH - APRIL 22ND

TO LEARN MORE AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR RTC’S 2017-2018 PERFORMANCES, VISIT RTCWC.ORG OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 610.356.2787

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Windish Music and Productions The Concert Masters BRINGING WORLD - CL ASS CONTEMPOR ARY MUSIC TO THE LOCAL STAGE

GAL ACTIC EMPIRE: OCTOBER 31ST, 2017

DUELING PIANOS: MONTHLY IN 2018

H E R I TA G E C O N C E R T S E R I E S : MAY-AUGUST 2018

TO LEARN MORE AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR WINDISH’S 2017-2018 PERFORMANCES,

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VISIT WINDISHMUSIC.COM AND UPTOWNWESTCHESTER.ORG

TO SEE ALL OF OUR 2017-2018 PERFORMANCES, VISIT UPTOWNWESTCHESTER.ORG

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PROVIDING “OPER A FOR ALL” THROUGH MONTHLY CL ASSICAL CABARETS

La Voce

Opera Tutti

IGNITING THE SENSES THROUGH THE COMPLEX INTRICACIES, ARTISTIC MOVEMENT, AND EMOTIONAL FREEDOM OF MODERN DANCE.

The Modern Movers

Nickerson-Rossi Dance

HONORING AMERICA’S GREATEST INVENTION THROUGH BLUES -INSPIRED DUETS, TRIOS, AND QUARTETS

The Rhythm

Jazz Cocktail Hour

TO SEE ALL OF OUR 2017-2018 PERFORMANCES, VISIT UPTOWNWESTCHESTER.ORG

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Uptown! Speaker Series

TEDx West Chester

3 R D T U E S D AY O F T H E M O N T H | 6 : 3 0 p m

NOVEMBER 10

Bringing informative and fascinating speakers to West Chester.

Uptown! Speakers Series is a monthly on-going program, presenting speakers who will inform, entertain, enlighten, and leave an impact on the greater West Chester community.

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community. At TEDx West Chester, we’ll unleash fresh ideas from our own community! TEDTalks videos and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

4th Annual Uptown! Vocal Challenge S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 2 1 So You Think You Can Sing? The Uptown! Theatre has the stage for you! Participants will make their voices heard in front of a live audience. A panel of qualified judges will score and provide feedback as participants sing their way through the competition.

Make it to the final round and be awarded one of the top prize packages, consisting of cash, recording packages, and performance opportunities. Get ready—October 21st is coming fast!

Classic Movies M O S T M O N D AY S AT 7 p m Join us most Mondays at 7pm for classic movies you love, the way they were meant to be seen—on the big screen and in the company of other movie lovers.

For more events and concerts, go to uptownwestchester.org

Rentals F LE XI B LE S PAC E S ; STAT E O F T H E A RT T EC H N O LOGY Uptown! offers a vibrant mix of spaces in the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. We can accommodate social gatherings, meetings, or training sessions in our 327 seat main stage theater, as well as smaller gatherings in two event spaces and meeting rooms. Uptown! is conveniently located in historic downtown West Chester, close to ample parking, shopping, and dining. It’s the perfect setting for all kinds of gatherings and events.

Become a Member S U P P O RT T H E T H E AT E R & E N J OY B E N E F I T S Your membership will grant you restaurant discounts, special opportunities to meet the artists, and advanced knowledge of our events. It is also an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this exciting venture. Your membership contribution supports our daily operations and helps us to bring you amazing entertainment.

TO SEE ALL OF OUR 2017-2018 PERFORMANCES, VISIT UPTOWNWESTCHESTER.ORG

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Get your tickets today!

UptownWestChester.org Come early and enjoy libations from UPTOWN! Bar. Many shows come perfectly paired with themed bites.

The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is fully accessible and offers easy parking.

best new theater 2017 critics’ picks

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!

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makers: n. A person or thing that makes in order to bring into existence; an inventor that revels in the creation of new while tinkering with the old.

In the following pages, meet the local Makers that bring concepts to life by shaping, producing, molding, forging, and innovating with each brushstroke, recipe, precious stone, or raw material.

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Nancy Berill Renaissance Pastry

Hali MacLaren HKM Jewelry

Krystal Reinhard Old Soul Decor

Andrew Snyder West Chester University

Amanda Ciarrocchi Bove Jewelers

David Yori Yori’s Church Street Bakery

Sandy Riper Sunset Hill Jewelers

Jeff Connolly Bove Jewelers

Amy Schramm Giunta’s Furniture & Amy Schramm Design

The makers: Lisa Dawn White White Dawn Designs

Larry Albert

Kaplan Fine Jewelry

Ivan Kaplan

Tesoro Design

Emily Pisano

Shaker Fine Furniture

Paul Huberty

Visual Expansion Gallery

Mary Manning

Iron Hill Brewery

Matt Gundrum

Mainline Custom Clothiers

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Furniture and decor graciously provided by Fig partners, Giunta's Furniture and Old Soul Decor

. Offering: Fine jewelry, expertise in appraisal, and heirloom restoration and redesign

Sandra RIPER

Diamond trio cuff with champagne, black, and white diamonds

SUNSET HILL JEWELERS

I pride myself in the creation and restoration of your family heirlooms. We create jewelry that creates memories: re-setting Mother’s diamond in a new engagement ring, turning stick pins into a one-of-a-kind necklace, or creating something brand new. Your trust is our biggest compliment.

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23 NORTH HIGH STREET 610.692.0374 SUNSETHILL JEWELERS.COM

Matthew GUNDRUM IRON HILL BREWERY

Crafting the perfect beer takes time. The other makers and I begin each day by milling carefully-selected grains before mixing, extracting, boiling, and fermenting what becomes Iron Hill Brewery’s award-winning beer selection. The original recipes infused with both classic and modern flavors offer a rewarding blend of refreshing beer perfect to sample, sip, and toast with others.

3 WEST GAY STREET

610.738.9600

IRONHILLBREWERY.COM

. Offering: Award-winning beers and scratch kitchen cooking

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. Offering: Handcrafted Shaker, Mid-Century, and custom furniture from the finest Pennsylvania hardwoods.

Paul HUBERTY SHAKER FINE FURNITURE

My goal is to build furniture that showcases the inherent beauty of wood while crossing the threshold from furniture-maker to artist. I have always been inspired

by Shaker and Mid-Century Modern designs, and woodworkers like Nakashima, Wegner, Esherick and Maloof. Influenced by these amazing artists, my furniture is infused with my own style, and blended with the history of Chester County.

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930 BONDSVILLE ROAD 610.357.4656 SHAKERFINEFURNITURE.COM

Nancy BERILL RENAISSANCE PASTRY

Everything needs a touch of sparkle —even food! I create out of a love for the world of art. I combine art and sugar by creating cakes (and matching cake stands) that are inspired by fashion, artwork, paintings, sculptures, and even architecture. They’re one of a kind, and custom-made.

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. Offering: A range of baked goods and pastries with a touch of flair— from cheesecakes to chocolate cake rolls, and of course, Sparkle Cakes.

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. Offering: Interior design, staging/styling, project management, custom furniture design and painting

Krystal REINHARD OLD SOUL DESIGN

I am a third-generation artist, with a soulful design aesthetic and genuine enthusiasm. My interior design inspiration comes from my surroundings, travels and family. My passion for design is also fueled by the synergy of working with other local visionary makers. From start to finish, accessories to renovation, Old Soul Design will take you through every step of the process. It’s rewarding bringing my clients’ ideas to life, and knowing I’ve added soul to their homes.

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119 WEST MARKET STREET 484.983.7311 OLDSOULDECOR.COM

Thomas CRISP

BALANCE HAIR SPA July was our 10 th anniversary!

I’m motivated by the amount of talent on our team and the kindness they show to each other and to our clients. Words cannot express the feeling I get when we see our clients smile as they leave the salon. We are doing what we love and we have a team that loves what they do.

. Offering: Hair cutting, hair coloring, facial waxing, and make up at both locations along with massage, facials, spray tanning & body waxing at our Exton Spa

WEST CHESTER: 150 EAST GAY STREET 610.314.4300 | EX TON: 826 NORTH POT TSTOWN PIKE 484.872.8457 BAL ANCEHAIRSPA .COM

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Ivan KAPLAN

KAPLANS FINE JEWELRY

September marks our 40th anniversary. We are a family business that creates memories immortalized in metal and gems. I start from the bare basics—metal and stone—and design, cast, set, and finish each piece by hand. I love seeing people’s reactions when they receive a piece that is meaningful and precious to them. We’re a part of memories that last for generations.

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. Offering: Custom-made fine jewelry using old world craftsmanship

111 MARKET STREET 610.431.4640 K APL ANSFINEJEWELRY.COM

AUTHENTIC Leading the way through innovation and example.

Authentic: Andrew Snyder F O R S O M E O N E W H O says he stumbled into teaching, Andrew Snyder has really taken to it. As the assistant professor of ceramics at West Chester University, Andrew has drawn on his background as an accomplished ceramics artist.

“It’s functional and it’s beautiful,” he says. “And it’s history—we know about ancient cultures because of the shards of pots and bowls archeologists find.”

Like falling into teaching, Andrew didn’t think he’d be a potter either. “I was studying graphic design until I took my first ceramics course—it was a requirement. Then I fell in love with clay.”

Andrew fosters a creative space and encourages student participation. Andrew worked with the administration to create an internship program for students. Interns do everything in the studio to get it ready and clean up after. It’s paid off. “All the students have gotten much better at everything in the studio—they’re responsible to each other.”

Another new feature is the 3D printing lab Andrew championed. “Three-dimensional imaging is the future for digital archiving in museums and galleries,” he says.

“So someone across the country or the world can ‘see’ a piece of sculpture.” This skill helps ceramics grads get jobs in the field after graduation as well.

Andrew also keeps the studio available for alumni, ensuring a community of artists continues to grow.

Andrew Snyder Assistant Professor of Art West Chester University of Pennsylvania

“That interaction is valuable, and practical,” he says.

“For our students who’ve graduated, they need a space to work. You just can’t put a gas-fired kiln in your apartment.”

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Brittany REED & Emily PISANO TESORO DESIGN

Tesoro’s mission is to empower women, minimize our carbon footprint, raise awareness on the leather industry’s damaging effects, and conquer the world. We create guilt-free handbags by working with small American tanneries, and making our products right here in West Chester. We empower women by teaching them what their shopping choices can mean for the world, and by designing versatile and long-lasting bags that can withstand anything you throw at them.

. Offering: Leather accessories that are dreamed, designed, patterned, hand-cut, and hand-sewn in their downtown West Chester studio.

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230 WEST MARKET STREET

484.237.8106

TESORO.DESIGN

David YORI

Mary MANNING

YORI’S BAKERY

VISUAL EXPANSION GALLERY

I have a passion for baking and creating awesome and high-quality desserts. It’s all about the customers— they are the reason that I strive to make delicious, fresh-baked goods, and why we challenge ourselves with intricate cake designs or by experimenting with something new. We love happy customers!

Picture framing is a unique service of designing and producing the best way to preserve, protect, and display important art and personal artifacts. It takes time and skill to help a client identify and implement their vision. I love that I meet people every day with interesting new challenges, and in working with them, I can get creative and discover new solutions.

15 NORTH CHURCH STREET 610.34 4.YORI (9674) YORISBAKERY.COM

132 NORTH HIGH STREET 610.436.8697 VISUALEXPANSIONGALLERY.COM

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Larry ALBERT

MAINLINE CUSTOM CLOTHIERS

The process starts with good design. I can make a man look two inches taller and twenty pounds lighter, and this is where experience comes in. You have to look at the body structure and design the right suit shape for it. I have a passion for this business. The most rewarding thing is a thank you from a happy customer that says, “Larry, it looks amazing.”

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. Offering: Custom-made suits and shirts, professional tailoring, and tuxedos

129 WEST MARKET STREET 484.905.7098 MAINLINECUSTOMCLOTHIERS.COM

. Offering: The largest variety of designer and custom jewelry, and a wide assortment of superior watches and giftware

Amanda CIARROCCHI & Jeff CONNOLLY BOVE JEWELERS We work with clients to develop their ideas into a piece of jewelry they’ll love, cherish through the years, and pass down through generations. Jeff is driven by a challenge. He draws on both his creativity and years of experience to come up with solutions that are both beautiful and functional. Amanda has always had a passion for art. She is inspired by the preciousness of jewelry, both the materials and the personal significance it has to the wearer.

124 WEST STATE STREET, KENNET T SQUARE 610.4 4 4.4525 BOVEJEWELERS.COM

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Every chair is unique. Amy Schramm finds chairs that have been neglected or forgotten about and gives them a new life. Each one gets a complete makeover and a new face. It’s almost like their second (or third or fourth) chance at being something special. Amy works to make them completely original once again.

Hali MacLaren creates handmade jewelry inspired by the sea to spread awareness of its importance and beauty. Each piece is uniquely crafted and designed to last for generations. In silver and gold, she fabricates, carves, and casts using traditional metalsmithing techniques and unconventional objects from the Atlantic shoreline. For Hali, creation is a beautiful necessity.

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Tesoro Design is a Made in America leather accessories brand. Every single item, from bags to bracelets, are dreamed, designed, patterned, hand cut, and hand-sewn in their downtown West Chester studio. Tesoro’s mission is to empower women, minimize their carbon footprint, raise awareness on the leather industry’s damaging effects, and conquer the world.

Lisa Dawn White is a mixed media artist that has developed a unique botanical collage process that she uses to create framed works of art for the home, and jewelry for the body.

With a whimsical interpretation of the pattern and repetition that she finds in nature, Lisa’s designs offer a contemporary take on traditional botanical arts and craft.

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Culture

makers: n. A person, education center, or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, or scholarly pursuits.

In the following pages, meet the valued Culture Makers who are impacting change, challenging the minds of the future, and ensuring that the arts will always have a home in West Chester.

Meet the culture makers influencing the West Chester community 1

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Culture makers:

New Leadership

Dr. Christopher Fiorentino President, West Chester University

The new president of West Chester University has taken an unusual path to his post. He’s been at the school his entire teaching and administrative career—uncommon for the modern university system. “Though I’ve been here for 33 years, this is a new beginning and an exciting opportunity,” says Christopher Fiorentino. “People I don’t even know come up and congratulate me,” he says. “It’s humbling.”

After receiving his own degrees from Temple University, Chris set out to establish his career as an economics professor, but credits happenstance and luck for his rise to West Chester University’s highest office. “I enjoyed teaching, and I was good at it,” he says. He got tenure, then the department chair opened up. He was encouraged to throw his hat in the ring. He got it, and went on to become the dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs. Chris was named the VP of External Operations before becoming the interim president in April 2016.

Much of the success credited to Chris has also brought some challenges: undergraduate student admissions are at capacity.

But Chris is passionate about ensuring those students still get a top-notch education, at a reasonable cost. WCU’s reputation, combined with the draw of the borough and the surrounding area, are a powerful combination. “West Chester was just named to a list of the top 50 college towns in America. We’re up there with Ann Arbor and Princeton,” Chris says with a smile.

Though Chris is a fixture at WCU, he’s a newcomer compared to his wife Sue. She’s also on the faculty, and is an alumna. “I could not do this without her,” Chris says. “This job comes with a lot of work for the spouse too.”

As Chris heads into his first full school term as WCU president, there will be other changes too. He, Sue, and their rescue dog Luna are moving into Tanglewood, the president’s official residence. He looks forward to fall every year, and the energy brought to the campus and borough by the students, old and new.

“It’s a fresh start every year, for all of us,” Chris says. “The day the freshmen show up, and you see all those young faces, it’s just electric.”

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at West Chester University

Culture makers:

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The and the the Ugly Ugly The Good, Good, the the Bad, Bad, and February Final Frontier Frontier February 23, 23, 2018 2018 – – The The Final March in the the Sky Sky March 23, 23, 2018 2018 – – Fire Fire in April Science April 20, 20, 2018 2018 – – Citizen Science ticket ticket sales sales —> www.wcupatix.com www.wcupatix.com info info —> —> www.wcupa.edu/planetarium www.wcupa.edu/planetarium

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ARTS

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Income-based membership is available.

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Culture makers:

Introducing

Tori Jueds

Head of School at Westtown School

This fall, Tori Jueds will welcome students to campus as the school begins its 218th year of “educating and preparing its students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.”

What drew you to Westtown from Princeton University, where you recently served as Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students?

Our Quaker heritage—without a doubt.

I was thrilled to find a community that understands the importance of teaching social responsibility and encouraging spiritual contemplation, a place where students’ educational experiences center around respect, compassion, and integrity. I was also delighted to find a forward-thinking school that has a history of innovation.

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Why is a Quaker education important?

We live in uncertain times. It is our responsibility, individually and together, to enable young people to imagine and then take steps to create a better world.

Westtown’s curriculum emphasizes service, social action, and experiential learning.

Can an education be socially responsible and academically rigorous at the same time?

We believe that one is not developed at the expense of the other; instead, they

work in tandem to prepare students for college and for life.

What do you look forward to?

I am excited to help empower students to become their most authentic selves, and to support teachers in bringing out the best in their students by means of inspiring educational experiences. After all, the world really does need more Westonians!

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Culture makers:

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“How Might I?” Daily transportation available to our 600-acre campus in West Chester, PA

is a Quaker, co-ed, pre-K-12 day school with boarding options in grades 9-12. Our Action Based Education Curriculum includes: • Comprehensive Farm To Forest Programming • Computational Thinking Initiatives in Grades pre-K-12 • Collaborative Classrooms with a Design Thinking Approach

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curators: n. A person who cares for, attends to, and selects subject matter for presentation; a keeper of cultural heritage.

In the following pages, meet the local Curators who collect, craft, and showcase the best of the best. Visit their shops and galleries in West Chester, and prepare for an artful experience.

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The curators:

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Paintings by Rhonda Counts

locally-made fine art prints & oil paintings • custom framing • restoration services • vintage maps

visual expansion gallery is historic downtown West Chester’s oldest gallery. Choose from among our fine collection of West Chester, Kennett Square, Brandywine Valley School, abstract, and international artists.

We also provide expert custom framing and conservation services to create fabulous results that suit every taste.

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Stop in to select and collect our local and regional historic maps.

The curators:

Cheese Plate fused glass set in sycamore wood Robin Flynn Newtown Square, PA

Glass Pumpkins Luke Adams Glassblowing Studio Norwood, MA

FUNKY, LOCAL FI N D S &

Unique Gifts North American & regional artists, fair trade products, appealing to all the senses.

Hanging Glass Spiders Thomas Von Koch WGK Glass Toughkenamon, PA 133 WEST MARKET STREET 610.719.0170 THE5SENSES.COM

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The curators: VINCE CUPCAKES & CASHMERE SANCTUARY BB DAKOTA SHOSHANNA DL1961 PREMIUM DENIM ALICE & TRIXIE MILLY AMANDA UPRICHARD

tonda dipasquale 9 Tonda knows the power of choosing the right pair of denim for each season. She loves adding an edge to an outfit with drastic hems, frayed detail, and modern accents.

. maryann sprague Maryann embodies timeless style.

She focuses on quality fabrics that are flattering on every individual.

Go-to designers: Monrow & Sanctuary

Go-to designers: DL1961 Premium Denim & Vince

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ashley darlington

Ashley’s personal style is effortless chic. She loves prints of all kinds, especially in the form of a blouse or flowy dress.

Go-to designers: Alice & Trixie & Free People

: juliana

agati

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The curators:

SHOP LOC AL BUY LOC AL ARTISANS

Salaam Dress featuring prints made from original art (Made in Vermont)

Organic cotton West Chester t-shirt

by West Chester Charlie (West Chester, PA) Sterling silver earrings

by Roggio Jewelry (Birchrunville, PA)

Locally Made, Locally Owned

Sterling silver, 18kt gold filled Labradorite pendant

by J+I Jewelry (Philadelphia, PA) Handmade ‘Love’ pottery dish

by Mud and Maker (Pottsville, PA)

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L O C AT E D I N A T R E E - L I N E D neighborhood within the heart of West Chester, The Hickman is a nonprofit personal care community that combines old world charm with contemporary comfort. True to our Quaker roots and traditions, we are setting the pace for affordable senior living. In early 2018, completion of the

new Anna T. Jeanes Building will add 74 studio and one-bedroom suites, with a secure dementia care program and outdoor garden located on the first floor. Other suites are available immediately. Call today to schedule your personal tour.

When you’re here, you’re home.

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F R E S H FA C E Welcoming new businesses to the Borough of West Chester

Fresh Face: Love Again Local ON A SMOLDERING July evening, a half-hour before closing, there’s a line at the counter at fast-casual vegan restaurant Love Again Local. Owner Elena Mascherino is called out front to help her staff fill the dinner orders, including several of their insanely popular Cuban Sandwich.

“We’ve only been open for two weeks,” Elena says. “I had no idea we’d be this busy this soon.” That popularity led to some hiccups in the beginning. “We sold out of the Cuban for the first four days, and I already need more staff,” she says.

“But everyone tells me these are good problems to have.”

The space is airy, with blackboard walls, wood accents and big windows. Local and small business-sourced plant-based deli

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elena mascherino

meats and cheeses, and natural sodas, coconut water, and kombucha fill out the menu of healthy twists on classic favorites.

wanted to open something like this,” she says. “There was a void in the market for really good vegan food.”

This is Elena’s first restaurant experience, though she did build a successful vegan cookie company, Love Chunk Cookies, out of the Artisan Exchange and distributed them locally to Whole Foods, Kimberton Whole Foods, and Mom’s Organic. The cookies are now baked fresh and available at her shop. Before that, she had a long career in retail buying and management, which she left to raise her three children.

“After my last kid went to school, I needed to do something that gave me a sense of accomplishment,” she says.

Elena’s dream is a beautiful and busy reality now. “I think we’re going to be really busy when the West Chester University students come back—I’m going to accept the RAM card, and we’re looking into delivery to campus,” she says.

Enter Love Again Local. It’s the culmination of a 20-year dream. “I always

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Elena is quick to credit her husband and their kids with helping her achieve her dream. “This is my time to take this challenging and rewarding journey,” she says with determination. “I couldn’t do it without them.”

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Local Makers

Vincent

Rai Rai Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ 124 east market street west chester 610.738.8808 Rai Rai Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ is a fusion between Japanese ramen noodles and islandinspired barbecue. The unique restaurant started in Hawaii and was brought to the Mainline by Vincent and his brothers. The West Chester location opened in May, and a few other locations are in the works.

Adrian Martinez

Chester County Historical Society 225 north high street west chester 610.692.4800 chestercohistorical.org The eighteenth century world as Humphry Marshall knew it is artistically explored through the vision of acclaimed artist and guest curator Adrian Martinez through December 2017. The exhibit showcases the richness of early Pennsylvanian history presented in a series of twelve newly completed paintings by Martinez along with artifacts that depict the evolution of Chester County from frontier-land to farmland. Museum hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm

Tracey Wang Stuligross

TranquiliTEA Temple 127 north church street west chester 610.429.8926 tranquiliteatemple.com The heart of TranquiliTEA Temple is the wide variety of loose leaf teas brought from around the world. Patrons are welcome to sample teas that can be enjoyed hot, iced, and even prepared as bubble teas. Purchase your favorites for home use. Discover the enlightenment of Zen Life and the art of tea for refreshment and goodness.

the west chester business improvement district (BID) celebrates small, family-owned businesses that have 56 become the hallmark of downtown West Chester. Learn more about the resources that BID offers at downtownwestchester.com.

F R E S H FA C E Welcoming new businesses to the Borough of West Chester

Fresh Face: Dawn Harkins Life Coaching DAWN HARKINS LIVES HER FAITH, and she says she was called to help others through their faith journey. She can fondly recall the security and protection she felt in the hands of God as a young girl. “I felt like the girl in King Kong’s hand,” she says, “Except it was the hand of God.” Dawn is now an AACC Certified Christian Life Coach, and she is serving clients in her newly-opened office on S. Church St. Through her Christ-centered perspective, she helps clients identify and tackle life’s stressors by encouraging hope, fostering personal growth, and sharing coping skills rooted in a biblical framework.

“I approach my clients from a foundation of love—to listen and really know them,”

Dawn explains. “Only then will I ask them where God is calling them to change, to find through His grace what they should do to get over their obstacles. Then we will work up an effective plan that they’re accountable to.”

The office is calm, cozy, and comfortable.

Dawn radiates a warmth and openness that makes her easy to talk to. She listens actively, with a resolve to help her clients heal through love, grace & truth. “We find together where someone is and what they’re trying to solve,” Dawn says.

Then they create a strategy that leads to true hope and peace that can only come from living in line with God’s plans and principles.

In addition to one-on-one coaching, Dawn facilitates a group called Moms in Prayer International, for mothers of Henderson High School and of college-aged students.

They meet every Tuesday from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at her office. “It’s such a privilege, and so encouraging to have the blessing of community for moms to take one hour a week, come together, and intercede on behalf of our children and schools through prayer.”

“I help people find their identity in Christ, to find their purpose every day,” Dawn says. “There’s no one else like you who can glorify God the way you do.”

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OCTOBER 6, 2017 FIRST FRIDAY 5pm - 9pm (rain or shine)

Art shows throughout downtown West Chester.

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“Home is priceless—it’s where your real life happens. The beauty and diversity of Chester County’s landscape—from the biodynamic farmlands in my hometown of Kimberton to its cultural and historic centers like West Chester, where my daughter attends West Chester Friends School— make it an ideal place to call home. It’s my honor to connect people with the many communities of Chester County.”

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Keeping it Cool

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L O O K I N G F O R A C O O L S I D E T R I P ? The Antique Ice Tool Museum is a hidden treasure in West Chester. Discover the fascinating history behind the natural ice trade in the restored barn originally built in 1834. Visit antiqueicetoolmuseum.org to schedule a tour! Special thanks to Pete & Joanne Stack, museum owners.

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Staying Here is now even more rewarding! enjoy the iconic Hotel Warner and its exclusive downtown West Chester location with stunning rooms and historic charm. Over 65 restaurants and dozens of shops, art galleries, and boutiques are steps away.

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F R E S H FA C E Welcoming new businesses to the Borough of West Chester

Fresh Face: Rize Pizza R I Z E P I Z Z A O N South Market does, as it promises, elevate pizza. It’s also elevating the idea of what your local pizza place can be. That evolution is the result of a three-generation obsession with what happens when you mix high-quality ingredients (including a nonbromated flour) with creativity.

Jim Haralambidis and Julia Angelos, along with Jim’s son Dean, opened the artisan Rize Pizza downtown West Chester location over the summer—their second location. The first shop is in Broomall.

The signature Rize crust—they also offer a more traditional Neapolitan pie—is thick, but light and airy.

Jim worked on creating this crust for 20 years, and in earnest for seven. “He’s kind of a creative genius,” says Dean (he’s the third generation pizza-maker). Jim took notes and photos, documenting and perfecting his recipes until he was satisfied he had something original and delicious. The sesame seeds on the bottom of the pizza add a full and toasty flavor.

“Jim’s the visionary when it comes to the cuisine and the design of this place,” says Julia. “I concentrate on finetuning the business side. Together we all make a great team and focus on each important part of our business, which is necessary when starting this new venture in West Chester. There’s a vibrant food scene here, people appreciate quality, and it’s a great town,” she says.

As Rize heads into fall, look for an elevation of the dining experience too—with wait service at night, along with china plates and glassware fit for the BYOB crowd. “We see this as adding a dining destination to a foodie town,” says Julia. “We’re not just another pizza shop.”

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GIVING BACK Making a difference in the lives of others.

Susan Ingram, President of Walk Her Home

Giving Back: Susan Ingram S U S A N I N G R A M I S taking on a problem that’s stymied law enforcement for decades. It’s a national and international problem, and it’s created more slaves in the world today than during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Child sex trafficking: Susan wants to fight it. Don’t bet against her.

Confident, strong, and straightforward, Susan’s a survivor of sexual assault herself. She says she was called by God to create Walk Her Home, a nonprofit dedicated to raising money for organizations that give support, provide housing, and offer job training for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Pennsylvania. “It’s modern-day slavery,” Susan explains.

Though Susan formed Walk Her Home, a 501(c)3 charity, in January of this year, their first public fundraiser is already slated for Oct. 7, at the Westtown School.

Traffickers prey on vulnerable tweens and early teenagers. “Almost every girl feels like she’s not pretty enough, no one will love her, and that’s when they’re preyed upon. They’ll arrange to meet at a mall, at a park, or after school.” The trafficker manipulates her and creates a bond of trust. Buys her things—jewelry, clothes—and professes his love. Or she’s promised a job as a model, actress, or dancer.

Susan’s passionate about educating parents because it happens right here in Chester County. “The profile for victims

484.888.1362

is girls 11-14 years old,” Susan says.

“It can happen in any family.”

The best defense as a parent is to be involved. “Know who they talk to on phone apps—that’s usually where this starts,” she says. “Know where they are, be involved in their lives.”

Come do something about it and join the 5K walk and kids’ fun run on Oct. 7, followed by a fall festival. Go to walkherhome.org to learn more about the 5K and how to help— donations and volunteers are needed.

“People don’t like to talk about this,” Susan says. “But we need to—or it will never stop. “We can end child sex trafficking in our lifetime.”

To learn more, visit walkherhome.org.

SINGRAM@WALKHERHOME.ORG

WALKHERHOME.ORG

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A supporting, fun community of diverse individuals all working toward the same goal:

self love

IN THE HEART OF WEST CHESTER Equanimity is located in Cambridge Square with Jersey Mikes and Rita’s Water Ice. 323 East Gay Street, B7 215.666.2653 equanimityhathayoga.com

free parking!

Contemporary Styles F O R T H E E V E R Y D AY M A N

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29 SOUTH HIGH STREET 484.266.734 4 PHINEAS - GAGE.COM MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM - 6PM, SUNDAY 12-5PM

Jane Clark, Owner

Jenna Forte

T W O C O N V E N I E N T L O C AT I O N S in Exton and West Chester offer beautiful showrooms featuring locallymade furniture and accessories from skilled makers in the community.

Both Leonard Giunta and his daughter Jenna Forte have made it their goal to offer an eclectic mix of products in their store. Some products are created and designed by local makers, like Amy Schramm, who transforms old furniture into gorgeous new dĂŠcor.

Stylish and Unique Maker: Amy Schramm

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513 EAST GAY STREET 484.887.8271 GIUNTASFURNITURE.COM

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Your child goes by many names...

But when he gets sick, the only name you need to remember is Chester County Hospital.

Accidents happen and children get sick all the time, usually on the weekends or in the middle of the night.

When that happens, turn to Chester County Hospital, where pediatricians from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are available in the Emergency Department to provide child-friendly care for your little pediatric inpatient unit staffed by CHOP Pediatricians and the only Level III NICU in the county.

S M AL L T H I N G S M A K E A B I G D I F F E R E N C E .

NEWBORN & PEDIATRIC CARE AT CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL Emergency hospital visits can be frightening for children and parents alike. In our Emergency Department, we are uniquely prepared to provide for the special needs of children and families, pediatric and neonatal medicine. Our innovative program combines the extensive resources of CHOP with the caring, experienced staff and excellent facilities of Chester County Hospital.

Child-Friendly Emergency Department

for children including games, tablets and a collection of family-favorite DVDs. The CHOP pediatricians who work in our hospital’s inpatient Pediatrics Unit attend to your child’s immediate needs in our Emergency Department, and provide continuity of care for children who may need to be admitted for observation or treatment. Your CHOP inpatient pediatrician will also communicate seamlessly with your child’s own primary care physician.

CHOP Newborn Care & Pediatric Care Because our inpatient pediatricians and neonatologists are all on staff at CHOP, we’re able to bring a world-renowned level of expertise and care to our youngest patients. Newborn and Pediatric

CHOP Pediatric Care at Chester County Hospital is a joint pediatric service of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Chester County Hospital.

For more information, visit ChesterCountyHospital.org/ED-Pediatrics

Local Events C H O S E N D A N C E C O M PA N Y presents HIP HOP DANCE IN AMERICA S AT U R D AY, S E P T E M B E R 1 6 | 7 p m Step back to the late 60s & 70s, through the 80s, 90s, and beyond as Chosen Dance Company spins, slides, pops, and glides on anything and everything to present the story of hip hop dance in America! Located at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 North High Street uptownwestchester.org C H E S T E R C O U N T Y R E S TA U R A N T F E S T I VA L S AT U R D AY, S E P T E M B E R 1 6 | 1 2 - 5 : 3 0 p m Stroll the streets of Downtown West Chester, taste food from over 65 participating restaurants, listen to music by local bands, and shop with 110 artisan vendors at the annual Chester County Restaurant Festival presented by West Chester Parks and Recreation. Free to attend; all food and beverages are pay-as-you-go. west-chester.com RT C presents N E X T T O N O R M A L SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 15 This deeply moving, transformative musical with provocative lyrics and an electrifying score won three Tony Awards including Best Musical and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Produced by The Resident Theatre Company at the Uptown!

Knauer Performing Arts Center. uptownwestchester.org C H E S T E R C O U N T Y D AY S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 7 | 1 0 a m - 5 p m The Annual Chester County Day House Tour is the oldest house tour event in the nation. Experience Chester County’s finest examples of new and historically significant homes. Supports Chester County Hospital. Tickets available at the Chester County Historical Society, 225 North High Street. chestercohistorical.org w c u p r e s i d e n t ’ s s p e a k e r s e r i e s presents J U DY WO O D R U F F : “ I N S I D E P O L I T I C S ” S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 7 | 1 0 a m - 5 p m Current co-anchor and managing editor for the PBS NewsHour, Woodruff’s extensive broadcast experience (CNN, NBC, and PBS) provides an inside perspective of the politics in play. Located at the Emilie K Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 South High Street. wcupa.edu W E S T C H E S T E R C H I L I C O O K- O F F S U N D AY, O C T O B E R 8 | 1 0 : 3 0 a m - 3 : 3 0 p m Come out and vote for your favorite chili in the 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off hosted by the West Chester Rotary Club. Enjoy games, a decorating booth contest, live music, and over 40 local vendors in addition to some delicious chili made by local participants. westchesterrotary.us

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FOR A FULL LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS, VISIT FIGWESTCHESTER.COM

H A L LOW E E N PA R A D E W E D N E S D AY, O C T O B E R 2 5 | 7 p m Enjoy the costumes, the kids, and the fun starting at 7pm for the West Chester Halloween Parade. The parade gathers on Market Street between Church & Darlington and continues down Market and up Gay Street. Presented by West Chester Parks and Recreation. FREE. west-chester.com V E T E R A N S D AY PA R A D E S U N D AY, N O V E M B E R 5 | 2 p m Taking place in downtown along Gay Street with a ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, West Chester pays tribute to all American veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

The parade begins at Henderson High School and proceeds to Gay Street. downtownwestchester.com WC R A I L R O A D FA L L F O L I A G E E X P R E S S S U N D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 2 | 1 2 p m & 2 p m Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the West Chester Railroad’s picturesque Chester Creek Valley from a heated train as they take you on a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return. Boarding location is at 230 East Market Street. westchesterrr.net B L A C K F R I D AY N O V E M B E R 2 4 | A L L D AY Enjoy a fun day of shopping at unique boutiques where the shelves are packed with gifts for everyone on your list! FREE parking at the onstreet meters and in metered lots. See additional parking information.

For a list of our downtown retailers, see the complete retail directory. downtownwestchester.com S M A L L B U S I N E S S S AT U R D AY N O V E M B E R 2 5 | A L L D AY Shop small and help support the small businesses owned by our friends and neighbors. Parking is FREE at meters and in metered lots until 5pm. downtownwestchester.com W E S T C H E S T E R C H R I S T M A S PA R A D E F R I D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 | 7 : 1 5 p m West Chester’s grandest parade is the highlight of the Winter holiday season with hundreds of dancers, performers, and musicians. Dozens of events surround the parade, so come downtown early and enjoy all the Christmas spirit. Presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. See details and list of events at greaterwestchester.com.

on the following pages, you’ll find our Community Supporters—businesses committed to a thriving downtown. Although they may not be located in the borough, they believe in the power of buying local and shopping small. Take time this fall to visit these businesses—and tell them you found them in Fig!

THE ART OF HISTORIC RESTORATION CHIMNEY RELINING CHASE COVERS AND CHIMNEY CAPS MASONRY REPAIRS CUSTOM STONE AND BRICK WORK RE-POINTING STAMPED CONCRETE MASONRY STAIN REMOVAL STUCCO REPAIR CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS CHIMNEY SWEEPING

Davey Dickens, Owner, Dickens Chimney Restoration

restoring chester county 610.268.2457 DAVE@DICKENSCHIMNEY.COM DICKENSCHIMNEY.COM

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Using skilled craftsmen to preserve and restore

18th century restorations provides experienced restoration services on the Delaware Valley’s 18th and early 19th century structures.

Their passion is to maintain, preserve, or restore the original features, elements, and integrity of homes, barns, and outbuildings of these periods—incorporating new uses and thoughtful additions. They specialize in timber framing, masonry, architectural woodwork, and plaster. As general contractors, they offer all their services with the uptmost sensitivity.

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3380 COVENTRY VILLE ROAD, POT TSTOWN

610.469.6649 18THCENT.COM

Bride-worthy Bouquets M A K I N G YO U R W E D D I N G DREAMS A REALIT Y

Make Matlack Florist your full-service wedding florist. We offer bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, hair wreaths, centerpieces, topiaries, floral installations, and much more!

210 NORTH CHESTER ROAD (ROUTE 352)

610.431.3077

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To apply or learn more, visit WSFSMortgage.com or call 1-888-992-7729.

©2017 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB | Member FDIC | NMLS#417673

Restore confidence in your smile!

as a premier dental office in West Chester, we leverage state-of-the-art technology to provide comprehensive and quality dental care services to patients of all ages.

West Chester Dental Arts uses the most advanced 3D scanning technology, allowing us to: • Get an exhaustive view of your dental health • Safely diagnose dental issues and customize your treatment • Plan for reconstructive surgery, such as dental implants • Gather more precise data than traditional X-rays Are you ready to flash a more confident and beautiful smile? Contact us to learn more about the comprehensive and family dental care services we offer or to schedule an appointment today!

403 NORTH FIVE POINTS ROAD

610.696.3371

WCDENTAL ARTS.COM

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Otto’s 5.0, almost fifty years in the making

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1275 WILMINGTON PIKE (202 NORTH), WEST CHESTER

610.399.6800

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LIFE BUILT OUTDOORS Visit Penn Stone and create a place to make memories.

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190 WEST ROSS STREET, L ANCASTER 717.735.1922 PATIOPENNSTONE.COM

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4:30K–K6:30 pm

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30 days for $30

wo r k o u t a n d gi v e b ac k th i s s ep t e mber!

Join acac for 30 days for just $30 and every dollar of your fee will go to the Weekend Backpacks program at Chester County Food Bank.

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Offer valid at acac West Chester and acac Eagleview September 1-30, 2017. Visit acac. com/30days for more info.

1130 MCDERMOT T DRIVE, WEST CHESTER 610.431.7000 699 RICE BOULE VARD, EX TON 610.425.3188 ACAC.COM

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T R E AT I N G I R R I TA B L E B O W E L SYNDROME C H R O N I C H E P AT I T I S GA STROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE C O L O R E C TA L CANCER I N F L A M M AT O R Y BOWEL DISEASES

including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis CELIAC DISEASE C O N S T I P AT I O N OTHER GI & LIVER CONDITIONS

CROZER- KEYSTONE GASTROENTEROLOGY A S S O C I AT E S & T H E C R O Z E R E N D O S C O P Y C E N T E R AT B R I N T O N L A K E

L-R: Monica Patel Zeitz, M.D., Michael Davis, D.O. & Joyann Kroser, M.D. Not pictured are Michael Farber, M.D. & Neil Tarkin, M.D. of Crozer-Keystone Gastroenterology Associates and who also see patients at this location.

Crozer-Keystone Gastroenterology Associates provides convenient, comprehensive care for patients at Crozer-Keystone’s outpatient center at 500 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills.

With a state-of-the-art, high-definition endoscopy center, physicians can find and address GI problems quickly and efficiently, using minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment procedures.

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makers find their purpose in creating COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

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Craftsmanship. Art. Culinary delights. If you’re a Maker, come live your purpose at Garden Spot Village. You’ll discover abundant opportunities to explore your talents in an energetic community. The absolute best in retirement living!

433 SOUTH KINZER AVENUE, NEW HOLL AND 717.355.6000 GARDENSPOT VILL AGE.ORG

Celebrating 30 years in business serving chester county families

FOR THE ELEVENTH YEAR A TOP 100 WOMEN FINANCIAL ADVISOR IN AMERICA & TOP 1,200 FINANCIAL ADVISOR IN AMERICA

Securities offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Patricia Brennan are independent of Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Advisory services offered through Key Financial, Inc., a registered investment advisor not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Wealth Advisors, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, rating thousands of wealth advisors with a minimum of seven years of experience and weighing factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews. There is no fee in exchange for rankings. The “Barron’s Winner’s Circle Top 1200” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of different criteria. Among the factors that advisors are assessed include their assets under management, revenues, the quality of service provided to clients, and their adherence to high standards of industry regulatory compliance. Portfolio performance is not a factor. Please see www.barrons.com for more information. The “Barron’s Winner’s Circle Top 100” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of different criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are the overall size and success of practices, the quality of service provided to clients, adherence to high standards of industry regulatory compliance, and leadership in “best practices” of wealth management. Portfolio performance is not a factor. Please see www.barrons.com for more information.

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Celebrating local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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