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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WEST CHESTER ¯ Volume 1, Number 12
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HAVE to admit, I failed. After all the big talk in our last issue, I didn’t bring home a single prize. My pup lost by a significant margin in our Halloween Costume Contest For All Pets, work kept me from making it out to Chester County Art Association’s Pumpkin Carve, and I came in third place in Landmark’s costume contest behind a very convincing Andy Reid (“Blame me,” he kept repeating) and a store-bought Snow White. Losing to her hurt significantly more. West Chester, however, was a big winner because all of these competitions were extremely well-received. As for this issue, I know it seems like the holiday season gets longer every year, but we’re going to add to that expansion. Hey, at least we're not skipping Thanksgiving and moving right on to Christmas. In this issue you'll find excellent recipes from Limoncello sure to entertain your seasonal guests (I was lucky enough to try them, so I know you won’t be let down). They're worthy of being clipped from this magazine and retained for your records, so get out your scissors and turn to page 21. Since it's the season of giving, you’ll also find a short-but-sweet compilation of local charitable organizations. Check out the piece on page 15 for information on how you can get involved. Finally, knowing just how fat I get every year between November and January, we reached out in advance for a bit of help, and Brian Chamberlain of Club Fit 24/7 really delivered. You can find his home workout regimen in this issue on page 43. Finally, the weather might be getting chilly (What was with that snow storm?), but that shouldn’t keep you at home. There are a ton of great things to do in town this month, from wine tastings to fundraisers, and we hope to see you there. Dan Mathers
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Inside This Issue
An excessive serving of all that is good
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A Picture From The Past Plumbing the depths of West Chester's rich history
Calendar of Events 5-6 Our (nearly) definitive guide to what’s happening in West Chester.
Head Start On The Holiday Spirit 15 Information about charitable organizations in West Chester.
Avoid The Thanksgiving Gut 21-22 Brian Chamberlain gives some advice on staying in shape from home.
Finding Treasure 25 With a keen eye and memory, Tara Dugan finds treasure in the trash.
Winners Of Halloween Contest For Pets 28 You voted, and these adorable companions are the winners.
The Dating Column 29 Ladies can all relate to Diane Stopyra’s dating foibles.
The November Playlist 35 DJ Romeo's must-download tracks of the month.
A Trainer’s Tips On Staying Fit 37 Christine Mooney shares her insights on staying happy and healthy.
Bartender Of The Month 41 The music-loving man behind The Social Lounge's bar sits down to chat.
Feeding The Holiday Hordes 45-46 Paul and Frank Mingrino of Limoncello share some secrets.
It's Just A Three-Letter Word 49 Jill McDevitt explores why something as natural as sex is so taboo.
Adopt An Animal 51-53 Enrich your life and help one of these potential friends in need.
The West Chester Food Safari 57 Jeremy Malanka is a simple man in search of breakfast foods.
The West Chester Crossword 61 A crossword puzzle that requires no prior knowledge, just this magazine.
The First West Chester Fire Company was established in 1799, the same year that West Chester was granted designation as a borough. This photo shows the way that fire company evolved over 161 years, since it was taken back in 1960. Chester County Historical Society
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Calendar Of Events
Look no further... a carefully curated list of upcoming happenings in West Chester Thursday 11/3, 12-1pm: Madeleine Wing Adler Concert Series Sylvia Ahramjian directs this installation of West Chester University's ongoing concert series. wcupa.edu/cvpa/default.asp.
Friday 11/4, 6-11pm: Chester County Historical Society's Autumn Benefit The Board of Trustees of the Chester County Historical Society invite you to a lovely evening of dining, dancing and a live auction to benefit the Chester County Historical Society at Greystone Hall. Live music will be provided by KA-POW. For more information, contact David Reinfield at 610-692-4800 ext. 267. 1034 Phoenixville Pike, greystonehall.com, chestercohistorical.org.
Friday 11/4, 5pm: First Friday Holiday Shopping Kickoff Before you pile your family into the Windstar and throttle down 202 to the madness in King of Prussia, why not take a look at what your hometown has to offer? Downtown West Chester has an amazing variety of stores with quality gifts for sale, and First Friday is the perfect time to check them out. Stores will be staying open late, and the shopping experience is transformed into a party. Doesn't that sound better than fighting over parking on the upper level? Participating stores include Jane Chalfant, Ruby Slippers, Sunset Hill, Pen-
Tim and the Space Cadets are set to entertain the whole family on November 5 wick Design, Taste of Olive, Kaly, Gawthrop Greenwood, Fulton Bank, Visual Expansion Gallery, OBVI, Blink, The 5 Senses, Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery and Serpentine Gallery. For specific information about what’s happening at each store, visit the BID’s website. downtownwestchester.com.
Saturday 11/5, 2pm: Tim And The Space Cadets Brooklyn-based Tim and The Space Cadets play songs about the important things in life: pizza parties, snow days and summer vacations. Songwriters Tim Kubart and Matt Puckett weave their own childhood memories through textured pop tunes, rockers and lullabies, including their XMKiDs chart-topping single "Superhero." They're currently hard at work recording Anthems for Adventure, their first full-length album. A Space Cadets set is engaging, interactive and totally awesome – a great indie rock experience for families and fans. Tickets are $10. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, wcupa.edu/visitingartists/VAS.asp, timandthespacecadets.com.
Meet the author, have the book signed and have a snack while you're at it on November 6
Sunday 11/6, 2pm: Veteran's Day Parade The annual Veteran's Day parade begins at Saint Agnes and heads the wrong way down
Gay Street to borough hall at Adams Street. The parade will be led by the Chester County detachment of the Marine Corps League and will end with a memorial ceremony on the borough hall lawn. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph L. Dell'Arciprete, a Stetson Middle School teacher who returned from active duty in Afghanistan earlier this year, will give the keynote address. wcbid.com/events.php.
Sunday 11/6, 2pm: Launch Party For "Fighting the Crusade Against Sex: Being Sex-Positive in a Sex-Negative World" Our readers who lived in the borough back in 2008 probably remember the controversy that arose when Jill McDevitt opened Feminique Boutique, the sex shop on Church Street. Well, Jill has written a memoir all about the experience, and is celebrating the launch of the book with a party at Feminique Boutique, complete with a reading, drinks, snacks, discounted sales and, of course, a book signing. Jill is also a contributing writer, and we recommend that you check out her column, "It's Just A ThreeLetter Word," on page 49. 104 North Church Street, 610-551-3262, thesexologist.org.
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Calendar Of Events
Look no further... a carefully curated list of upcoming happenings in West Chester Tuesday 11/8: Election Day Rather than complaining about politicians, excercise your right to vote. While The WC doesn't endorse candidates, we do encourage everyone to vote. Every vote does count. Not sure where you cast your ballot? Visit pavoterservices.state.pa.us/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx.
Friday 11/11, 7:30pm: The Jason Bishop Show Jason and Kim are the new wave of magic – they combine contemporary music with fastpaced illusions for an amazing show. Jason exhibits some of the best sleight of hand in the business, and Kim's costume changes are unbelievable. The show is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, wcupa.edu/visitingartists/VAS.asp, thejasonbishopshow.com.
Friday 11/11: Veteran's Day School's and businesses are closed in honor of our nation's veterans. We suggest you do something to give back to those who have sacrificed on our behalf.
Saturday 11/12: Pump It Up's Fourth Annual Snack And Juice If you read our feature on Pump It Up back in the fifth issue, than you already know all about these go-getters. The local teenagers are organizing their fourth annual snack and juice, the kid-friendly version of a beef and beer. They'll be raffling off prizes donated from area busi-
The teens behind Pump It Up hold their fourth annual snack and juice on November 12 nesses and a T-shirt signed by Joe Jonas. United Sports Training Center, 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road,go2ustc.com, helpsupportpumpitup.org.
Sunday 11/13, 12-4pm: Oysterfest Join Doc Magrogan's to celebrate the ocean's aphrodisiacs. $30 admission includes an allyou-can-eat oyster buffet which will include, but is not limited to, raw oysters, fried oysters, oysters Rockefeller, oyster stew, oyster pie, salad, and pasta. Also, join in the oyster eating competition and watch the staff battle it out in an oyster shucking competition. 117 East Gay Street, 610-429-4046, docmagrogans.com.
Monday 11/14, 4:30-6pm: A Few Good Women Interested in learning more about women in the military? This panel discussion will address women's successes and challenges as soldiers. West Chester University, Sykes Ballroom, PSingh@wcupa.edu.
11/14 and 11/15, 7pm: Travel Adventures Presents: Mongolia – Land of Genghis Khan Buddy Hatton presents his expert camera work featuring pristine landscapes, Mongolia's famous horses and herdsmen, and the story of Genghis Khan. West Chester University, Ruby Jones Hall, 610-696-2282, wcupa.edu/_academics/sch_sba.geo/filmSeries.asp.
Catch the magic November 11 as the Jason Bishop Show comes to West Chester University
viewing what is visible in the night sky. Tickets: $5 per person and not sold at the door. To purchase contact the SSI ticket office. West Chester University, Schmucker Science Center, 610-436-2266.
Friday 11/18, 7pm: Astronomy On The Internet: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly The Planetarium holds monthly shows over-
11/18 and 11/19 at 8pm and 11/19 at 2pm: Cause And Effect University Dance Company presents this annual fall concert which includes works by current WCU dance faculty, guest artists from the Philadelphia metro area and beyond, and select student choreographers. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, wcupa.edu/visitingartists/ VAS.asp.
Tuesday, 11/22, 6pm: Girls Night Out Pietro’s Prime is hosting Girls Night Out. Come out for light bites and wine tasting. Premier jewelry, purses and accessories will be available for purchase. It is a great time to start your holiday shopping or buy yourself something for your holiday outfit. 125 West Market Street, 484-760-6100, pietrosprime.com.
11/18-12/16: Asian Elegance – Paintings By Lu Hong Lu Hong is a graduate of China's most prestigous art school, The Central Academy of Design and Fine Arts, and The Pensylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He has earned exhibits in most major US cities. Chester County Art Association, 100 North Bradford Avenue, 610-696-5600, chestercountyarts.org.
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RYAN PINKSTON, 31, financial analyst, Downingtown «Place to find parking: Gay Street «Traffic light: Union and High «Road to drive on: High Street «Necessary expense: Parking tickets
MAURA BUCKLEY, 28, accountant, Oneonta, NY «Place to find parking: Gay Street «Traffic light: Matlack and Gay «Road to drive on: Gay Street «Necessary expense: Electric bill
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Getting A Head Start On The Holiday Spirit
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Information we think you should know about charitable organizations in West Chester
ESPITE the fact that the holiday season has become overrun with commercialism, it still brings with it a sense of goodwill – of benevolence to our community. But why wait until Christmas to start the giving? Charitable organizations are often overwhelmed with donations and volunteers in December, so we here at The WC thought it might be a good idea to get the holiday spirit into swing a little early. We have put together some information on a few organizations in West Chester that work to better the community we all share. We encourage you to reach out to these organizations: you'll find some tips on how to get started below. Safe Harbor Shelter 20 North Matlack Street 610-692-6550 SafeHarborofGWC.org What Safe Harbor does for the community: Safe Harbor of Chester County is an independent, nonprofit organization pro-
How to donate: You can donate online, you can send donations via mail or you can drop off items at the shelter. You can also call to discuss other options with the staff.
viding food, shelter, friendship, counseling and recovery opportunities to homeless men and women in Chester County. Safe Harbor's objectives focus on rehabilitation, treatment, employment, financial stability and housing for its residents. How to get involved: People can volunteer to serve or prepare a meal once a month or they can provide a life skills session. You can reach kitchen supervisor, Tariya Edwards, by email, Tariyasafeharbor@comcast.net. What to donate: Safe Harbor accepts most items needed to run a household (cleaning supplies, paper goods, coffee, milk, sugar etc). They prefer new clothing – predominantly underwear and outerwear. Suggestions for items to donate are listed on their website. Cash donations are always welcome.
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The Arc of Chester County 900 Lawrence Drive 610-696-8090 arcofchestercounty.org What Arc does for the community: The Arc of Chester County provides services to people of all ages with disabilities as well as their families. They provide services ranging from early intervention for infants and toddlers through employment, life skills and housing programs for adults. How to get involved: They're always looking for volunteers to help with events, committees and activities with clients. They are also looking for help speaking up about legislative issues impacting people with disabilities. By signing up to receive the ARConnections e-newsletter on their
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Holiday Head Start ? From Page 15 website or by joining them on Facebook, people will be notified when they can help those with disabilities by reaching out to elected officials. What to donate: Monetary gifts as well as cars, and Box Tops for Education. How to donate: You can make online gifts with a credit card or mail a check. You can designate Arc for your United Way, State Employee Combined Appeal, or Combined Federal Campaign gifts at work. You can also purchase Arc Art cards and prints online or at The Arc. West Chester Food Cupboard 545 East Gay Street 610-344-3175 westchesterfoodcupboard.blogspot.com What the Food Cupboard does for the community: The West Chester Food Cupboard are an all-volunteer organization that provides a safety net for the many people in West Chester who are food-insecure. They try to make sure that West Chester families who struggle to make ends meet have enough food to last the month. How to get involved: You can run a food
drive in your neighborhood or workplace, or ask for a food or monetary donation to the WCFC instead of exchanging gifts. What to donate: Money, food, personal care and household cleaning products. How to donate: You can send a check to the Cupboard or visit the website and donate through PayPal. Chester County SPCA 1212 Phoenixville Pike 610-692-6113 ccspca.org What does the Chester County SPCA do for the West Chester Community? The CCSPCA is the county's largest non-profit animal welfare organization, serving nearly 5,000 animals each year. They accept both stray and surrendered animals. In addition to adopting animals out, they also help reunite lost pets with their owners. They also help the residents of Chester County by
offering pet food to people in need, low-cost rabies vaccinations, dog licensing services, and transport clinics to facilitate low-cost spaying and neutering. How can people get involved? People can get involved with their cause in many different ways. The best way to help an animal is to offer it a loving forever home. Although this isn't possible for everyone to do, everyone can help spread the message and remind others looking for pets to check out their local shelter or rescue group. You can also join the many dedicated volunteers. Volunteer applications are available at the shelter, or on their website. What kind of donations are best? The SPCA accepts both monetary and product donations. Due to the current renovations happening at the shelter, they have very little space to store physical donations at the moment. Therefore, monetary donations are most appreciated. However, items used daily, like towels and sheets, pet carriers and paper towels, are still very much appreciated. How should people go about making donations? They are happy to accept donations at any time in any form. Donations can be made in person at the shelter or by mail. Donations may also be made online.
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10/31: Hanging Around Barnaby's Halloween Night PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
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Avoid That Thanksgiving Gut
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Brian Chamberlain, co-owner of Club Fit 24/7, gives some tips on staying fit from home
VERY year we put on weight during the holidays. If you’re one of the few who doesn’t, well, then good for you. For the rest of the world, we thought it a good idea to prep with some excercises you can do at home (with dumbbells, kettle balls or even text books) to be more proactive this year For help we turned to Brian Chamberlain, a former professional body builder who is now a personal trainer and co-owner of Club Fit 24/7. The following excercises incorporate balance and coordination for extensive muscle recruitment, meaning you get more bang for your buck. “The more muscles you involve, the more you stimulate your metabolism, and the more calories you burn,” says Brian. These excercises are set to work the core and help you tone and burn calories, rather than bulking up.
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1. Squat Shoulder Press From a standing position, angle your feet slightly outward in the same direction your femur (thigh bone) will point when you bend your knees. Then, bring the weights above your shoulders, making sure to keep your forearms vertical. Breathe in as you squat down, making sure to keep your back arched, head up, and chest and butt out. Squat until your hips and knees align. Exhale as you stand back up and extend your arms all the way. Repeat.
2. Deadlift Start this one from a standing position with the weights hanging at your sides. Again, angle your feet outward in the same direction as your femur. Keep your head up. Inhale and slowly squat down, making sure to keep your back arched with your head up, and chest and butt out. Stop when your hands are at about mid-shin. Exhale as you stand back up, and clinch the entire posterior (back) side of your body tight, bringing your shoulder blades together. Repeat.
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Thanksgiving Gut-Busting ? From Page 21 3. One-Legged Dumbbell Back Row With your back arched and your body parallel to the ground, lift one leg off the ground. Hang your arms in front of you with weights in hand. Keep your back arched and head up. Also, keep your elbows close to your body. Slowly pull your elbows back and up as high as you can, then slowly let them back down. Switch legs and repeat.
4. Run The surest way to keep the weight off is with cardio. So, no matter how hard it may be to motivate yourself, you’ve just gotta do it. You can either get out and brave the elements, or you can head on down to the gym. For more advice, find Brian at Club Fit 24/7, located at 348 Hannum Avenue. The gym is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week (hence the name). You can give them a call at 610-430-2048 or visit them on the web: clubfit247.com. Photos by Adam Jones
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Finding Treasure
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Pickin’ through Chester County, by Tara Dugan
OST look forward to spending time with friends and family at Thanksgiving, but there are plenty of people who would rather have a root canal than sit at the same table with relatives. Books, movies and reality television are full of feuding families, and the world of craftsmen is no exception. Think The Real Housewives of New Jersey are disloyal? Meet the Stickley Brothers. Born in Wisconsin in 1858, Gustav Stickley was the eldest of five brothers. Gus, as he was called, learned to make chairs in his uncle’s workshop. According to author and expert Larry Koon, Stickley was heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement of the time, and by visits to missions in the American Southwest. He began producing mission furniture and published a catalog with do-ityourself instructions for home woodworkers. His work evolved over the years and iconic details emerged, including the use of quartersawn, white American oak and “through tenons” (where the joint protrudes though
the surface to lovely and solid effect). Gustav’s settles, bookcases and rockers remain popular today, and are sought after. A true prize might be marked with his motto “Als Ik Kan” – meaning "as good as I can." Gustav Stickley made furniture from 1898 until 1915, which seems a suspiciously short period of time for a man regarded as the master of American furniture from that period. So what happened? Gustav’s four brothers, Charles, Albert, John and Leopold, were also talented craftsmen, and guess what? They made mission furniture, too. Charles and Albert founded the Stickley Brothers Furniture Company in New York and Michigan, while Leopold and John George called themselves L. & J.G. Stickley. The brothers spent years venturing out on their own, creating numerous Stickley-
sounding furniture companies, and generally leaving everyone confused about what the name “Stickley” meant. So what ever happened to Gustav, the most famous Stickley? He was forced out of business and declared bankruptcy in 1915. A large group of competitors, chiefly his brothers, copied his work and made it for less. Gus went to work for Leopold and John, which was convenient as they took over his factory. Naturally, it didn’t last long. On the bright side, all of the work produced by any of the Stickley brothers is beautiful, strong and highly collectible. At a Chester County auction, I recently purchased a Stickley Brothers chair with its original label, dating it to about 1910. This label (the “Quaint” line from Stickley Brothers Furniture) made the chair easily identifiable to anyone who bothered to turn it over, but the well-known Stickley details revealed its identity at first sight. The beautiful tiger striping of the oak is still luminous after 100 years, and the reupholstered leather seat makes it as good as the day it left Leopold's shop. Or was it Gustav's?
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10/31: Haunted Quizzo Halloween Night At Kildare's
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Kevin Musheuo, Joshua Reicher
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Congrats To The Winners Of Our Halloween Costume Contest For Pets
Rufio the mastiff – The overall winner received 153 likes
Minson the kitten – The local winner received 119 likes
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The Dating Column
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Diane Stopyra’s enlightened take on dating from a woman’s perspective
AM A firm believer that people should be able to date whomever they choose. Of course, there are a few big exceptions. No one in their right mind should be trying to court minors, anything that can be purchased at PetSmart, or Glenn Beck, but other than that, who cares who you are loving as long as you are loving someone? If you want to date a person of the same sex or of a different generation, and that person enjoys your company, too, then by all means, nourish the hell out of that relationship. I would never dream of begrudging anyone the right to romance. Well, almost. In the spirit of full disclosure, there is one coupling that annoys the hell out of me. It's a silly pet peeve, I know, and it's totally discriminatory. But I can’t help it. I am really bothered by short women who date tall men. Intellectually, I know that petite women have just as much a right to the six footers of West Chester as the tall ones do, but I can't help but feel a twinge of irritation whenever I see such a pairing. When you're a lady who’s only five feet tall, you can spend time with
whomever you like without height being an issue; even a tiny Tim is likely to tower over you. So why must you snatch up one of the few available men who is going to tower over me? At 5'8", I’m not super tall, but I am tallish. In my favorite pair of heels, I look ridiculous next to anyone who’s not an ogre. On the treadmill the other day, I watched a daytime talk show where a panel of guys discussed height differences in relationships. The short ones all agreed: the taller
the lady the better. Apparently, for vertically challenged men, a tall woman is an exciting challenge, like a mountain waiting to be scaled. The panel’s taller men, on the other hand, felt none of this macho incentive. They cared more about a pretty face and shapely legs. Unfortunately, this particular mountain would prefer it if her future rock climber didn’t have to look up the first time he gazes into her eyes. Ironically, it’s only the shorties who seem interested in me recently. I know, I’m probably being superficial, but I think everyone has got some kind of hang-ups about height. Last week, a friend told me about his crush on the singer Shakira. “Really?” I said. “I heard she’s only four-foot-eleven.” He thought about it for a moment before responding: “Imagine how manly I'd look to a woman that small.” So there you have it, dear reader. Once and for all, size does matter. Maybe such dating discrimination makes me shallow; that’s probably fair. But I figure if I’m going to spend my entire dating life feeling like a mountain of a woman, I can at least make the effort to be an honest one.
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10/31: Haunted Quizzo Halloween Night At Kildare's
Lisa Gonsorick, Ashley Eidam, Gabrielle Ciarlone, Chris Haldeman
Justin Bachelor, Steve Rosso, Joe Brennelm, Brian Carrigan
Andrew Shuman, Aaron Parker, EJ Lagrecca, Tim Spear
Kimberly Reihing, Molly Driver, Caitlin McGaurty
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For some people, Halloween is just another day. For Johnny Smoke, seen here at Barnaby's, it's a bit more than that. Adam Jones
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The November Playlist DJ Romeo's must-download tracks for the month
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RECENT DJ Times poll voted Kaskade “America’s Best DJ 2011," and he has since released a two-CD album, Fire & Ice. The first CD, Fire, has all the original tracks recorded in collaboration with other artists. The second CD, Ice, includes Kaskade’s own remixes of the songs from Fire. The album will make a huge splash in the world of music. I’m drawn to Kaskade's music because, no matter what genre you like, you can relate to these songs through the vocals and instrumental beats. It's the same reason I'm picking Kaskade's new single as the song of the month. The rest of this list is a solid collection of party music that will serve as air candy while we prepare ourselves for the holidays.
"DJ Times" declared him America's best DJ this past year Best Song of the Month: Kaskade with Rebecca & Fionna – "Turn it Down" Top Picks: Daft Punk – "Derezzed (Avicii Remix Vocal Edit)" Mac Miller – "Party on 5th Ave" Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa ft. Bruno Mars – "Young, Wild & Free" Timbaland ft. Pitbull and David Guetta – "Pass At Me" B.O.B. ft. Lil Wayne – "Strange Clouds" Roscoe Dash – "Good Good Night" Big Sean – "Dance" Sean Paul ft. Alexis Jordan – "Got 2 Luv U" Taio Cruz ft. Flo Rida – "Hangover" Nervo, Afrojack and Steve Aoki – "We're All No One" Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull – "I Like How It Feels (Jump Smokers Edit)" Breathe Carolina – "Blackout (Wideboys Mix)" Drake ft. Nicki Minaj – "Make Me Proud" Outasight – "Tonight is the Night" Morgan Page, BT, Sultan and Shepard – "In the Air" Andain – "Promises (Myon and Shane 54 Mix)" Wynter Gordon – ’Til Death (Denzel Park Radio Edit)" Beyonce – "Countdown (Billionaire Remix)" Pitbull ft. Chris Brown – "International Love" PRESENTED BY SCHAFFER SOUND PRODUCTIONS
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A Trainer’s Tips On Staying Fit
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Christine Mooney shares her insights on staying happy and healthy
N HIS writings, Ralph Waldo Emerson described his daily walks when he lived out in the small hut in the woods by Walden Pond. On any given day, he would walk 20 miles or more. He wrote that it wasn’t for exercise that he did this; instead it was for his soul. Truth is, though, whatever his motives, Emerson was still getting his exercise. But that idea of uniting something physical, like exercise, with the intangible intrigues me. (It should also be noted that on his walks, Emerson would talk to animals, squirrels in particular, in their “native tongues,” so you can take all of this with a grain of salt, if you’d like). Though I can’t remember the last time my mom and I took a walk together, at one time it was a daily ritual. Sometimes the walk was short and brisk, other times more languid. When Scout, our lovable, feisty, rescued mutt, came home with us, the walks became more start-stop-lunge-after-a-rabbit-find-aninteresting-tree-and-move-on sort of events. But whether we walked around the lake near the house or up the street to get a better view of the harvest moon, we still got our exercise
and always in a way that made it feel more holistic because as we walked, we talked. We could talk about anything. Those walks stuck with me. Even now, if I’m on a treadmill on a cold winter evening, I imagine myself walking back home with Mom around the lake. I picture each curve and the slope of the trail, and I feel more tired and a lot more at peace than when I started. The weather in our area this summer made life difficult. If it wasn’t the blistering heat that made anything besides drinking iced tea in an air-conditioned living room
sound miserable, it was the near-constant rain keeping us indoors. But autumn has been kinder to us, and in this brief reprieve before the cold settles in, spending time outside feels like a happy requirement, a rite of passage from one season to another. With this thought in mind, I recently took a walk through West Chester with a friend of mine and his Saint Bernard puppy. Leaves rustled underfoot, people stopped and cootchie-cooed over the dog. We ate breakfast at Penn’s Table amidst the smell of molding oak leaves. And then we walked back, the chill of the shadows broken up intermittently by the warming sun. It was soothing. That’s what walking does. It soothes. Maybe that quality isn’t always apparent, but it is truly cathartic. Regardless of the company — your mother, a friend, a spouse — walking is what humans were designed to do, just as we were designed to think. So go out, walk through our town, let your footsteps pound out the finer points of whatever you are contemplating, and in doing so, get in some exercise, regardless of the initial motives for stepping out your door.
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10/28: Alibis Cafe’s Friday Night Zombie Party
Kim and Ryan Gee
Ali Bosha, Rich Coleman
Mark, Marisol
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Gary, Tim
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Bartender Of The Month
Brian Nash of The Social Lounge talks music and whiskey
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“One day I shot a 12-penny nail through my hand... the next day I got out of construction and back into bartending,” says Nash Adam Jones
URE, there are plenty of bartenders out there who just serve drinks – that’s their sole profession. But, there are also a large number of bartenders who serve drinks as a day job (albeit done at night) and pursue another project or passion on the side. Nash is in the latter category. He’s toured the country, playing guitar in bands that many from the West Chester area would recognize, and he’s still at it. We met up with Nash during a recent shift behind the bar at The Social Lounge. Name: Brian Nash, but just call me Nash. Age: 31 Hometown: West Chester Have you held any jobs other than bartending? Construction and music. What do you play? Guitar, bass, a little piano. I play just about everything except for drums – I just can’t separate my body into playing eight different things at the same time. What bands have you played in? A couple, but the big one was Monacy, and now I’m playing in a group called Spacecamp.
What happened with Monacy? I played lead guitar, and we were touring all over the East, recorded two albums, but not everyone in the band had faith in themselves and how good we could be. So, after a while they said, “This is all we’re gonna be,” and we split up. And Spacecamp? We’re original rock. It’s sort of like Jack Johnson meets... I don’t even know, man. We’ll get up on stage with spaceman costumes, and the music is all fun. It’s me on electric guitar, a guy on acoustic and a DJ keeping the beat. Do you ever play in West Chester? Yeah. Donnie [Donnie Moore, owner of The Note and co-owner of The Social Lounge] is putting us on at The Note as an opening act pretty soon. Where else have you bartended? I worked out at Ruffini’s in Thorndale and at The Blue Lagoon in Santa Cruz, California. What took you to Santa Cruz? I went out there to play in a band, but it turned out that nobody in the band was very good, so I ended up bartending. I did get to play with John Lee Hooker while I was out there though. How did you get into bartending? Well, I
was doing it out in Santa Cruz, but then I moved back this way, and I was working construction. One day I shot a 12-penny nail through the back of my hand and had to play a show that night. I was in horrible pain, but I played the show, and the next day I got out of construction and back into bartending. Do you have a specialty drink? We’re about to roll out a new cocktail menu here at The Social Lounge, just waiting for the menus to arrive. We’re going to have Prohibition-era cocktails, and I make an excellent Old Fashioned. And what do you drink? Jameson. Miller Lite and Jameson. Though, we have Pumpking on tap right now, it’s brewed by Southern Tier, and I would drink that every day if I could. What’s the best night to bartend? Coming from a music perspective, I love being in here on Monday nights when we have The Rolling Thunder Blues Review and open mic. Rolling Thunder are just evil – they’re amazing musicians, and there is just nowhere else to go on a Monday night and get to see that kind of talent. We’re also starting Mojitio & Burrito Wednesday, so I think that’ll be pretty good, too.
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10/28: Alibis Cafe’s Friday Night Zombie Party
Matt Steindl, Jason, Nick Barba
Aubree, Lea, Laura, Thya
Lisa Enriquez, Amanda Colton, Amanda Frost
Joe Faris, Abbey Remington
Dan, Harmon, Nick, Joy, Chris
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Feeding The Holiday Hordes
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Paul and Frank Mingrino of Limoncello share some secrets
HERE are a few restaurants in West Chester that have become staples in a community that loves to eat just as much as it loves to drink. Limoncello is, undoubtedly, one of those places. Run by the Mingrino family, Limoncello is one of West Chester's favorite stops for Italian food. What you might not know about Limoncello is that their restaurant, located at 9 North Walnut Street, isn't the only place you can get their food. Limoncello also have a flourishing catering business. So, when we wanted to design the perfect holiday menu, we turned to brothers Frank and Paul Mingrino for help. They were kind enough to share recipes for an appetizer, entrée and dessert/cocktail. Appetizer: Arancini Thought to have originated in Sicily in the 10th century, arancini are fried rice balls coated with bread crumbs and filled with meaty, cheesy goodness. If you do it right, the outside is crisp, while the insides are soft and gooey. This recipe yields 16 croquettes. Ingredients 3 oz butter (room temperature) 5 oz peas 5 lbs ground meat (90% lean) 3 cups risotto 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 5 oz Mozzarella cheese 1 large egg yolk All-purpose flour for dredging Egg washes – 2 large eggs whisked 1 cup breadcrumbs Vegetable oil for deep frying 2 cups tomato sauce 5 cups water Directions 1. Cook the risotto in water until it is soft and there is no water left. 2. Let it cool for two hours. 3. Mix in butter and Parmesan. 4. Cook ground meat. Drain the excess fat from the pan. 5. Season meat with salt and pepper and mix in tomato sauce. 6. When risotto is cool, cup in hand and stuff in ground meat, peas and Mozzarella, then top with more risotto and roll into a ball. 7. Flour the ball, dip in egg wash and coat with breadcrumbs. 8. Fry in a pot of oil at 375 degrees until golden brown. 9. Serve with warm tomato sauce.
We were lucky enough to convince one of West Chester's favorite restaurants that it would be good idea to teach our readers how to make some of their signature treats Adam Jones Entrée: Chicken Valdostano This chicken and cheese dish comes hot off the skillet, dripping with a white wine/mushroom sauce. The flavors meld together perfectly, and the cheese oozes out of each bite. It's hearty, savory, and is a dish your guests are sure to enjoy. Ingredients 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs all-purpose flour 6 8-oz chicken breasts, halved 1/4 cup of butter
10 fresh mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup sweet marsala wine 3/4 cup chicken stock 3 tbs fresh parsley, chopped 6 thin slices prosciutto di Parma 6 slices Fontina cheese 2 oz fresh basil, chopped 8 oz fresh baby spinach 12 toothpicks
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Dessert: Pumpkin Pie Martini What's a party without a sip of something spicy? This Pumpkin Pie Martini tastes just like it sounds – as though someone liquified your favorite holiday dessert and shook it with some ice. Ingredients 2 oz vanilla vodka 2 oz crème de cacao 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Cinnamon Whipped cream Directions 1. Fill shaker half with ice. 2. Pour in vanilla vodka, crème de cacao, heavy cream and pumpkin pie spice. 3. Shake well. 4. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.
We understand that not everyone is a stellar chef, and some of us simply don't have the time. If you'd like help preparing for your holiday party, contact Limoncello for all your catering needs: 610-436-6230, LimoncelloWC.com
November 3, 2011
10/29: Champions Barber Shop’s Breast Cancer Bar Crawl PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
Miguel Nieves, David Avalos, Guillermo Hernandez, Dave And Nicole Long
Donald Scott, Paul Towarnicki
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Champions Barber Shop would like to thank all of the individuals and businesses who participated in this year’s Breast Cancer Bar Crawl. Proceeds benefited the fight against breast cancer here in Chester County.
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It’s Just A Three-Letter Word
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VERYONE has seen those funny email forwards of bizarre state laws like, “In California it’s illegal to eat an orange in your bathtub.” Similarly, there are odd sex laws: in Halethorpe, Maryland, it’s illegal to kiss for more than one second in public. It’s funny to think about how such silly rules came to be legislated. Less funny, however, is when these sex laws are actually enforced. From my workshop “The Politics of Sexual Oppression,” the following is a list of sex things you are not (or were not) free to do in our own free country. Own Six or More Sex Toys: Under Texas Penal Code it’s illegal to own six or more sex toys, or as the code calls them, “obscene devices.” Numerous people have been prosecuted under this law, including the clerk at a sex shop in Lubbock, Texas in 2007. During a sting operation, an undercover officer asked to see the hidden display of sex toys, and then arrested her. There was speculation that the woman who showed the officer the vibrators available for sale would have to register as a sex offender. In Alabama, selling an adult a sex toy is punishable by a $10,000 fine and up to one
year in prison. Have Sex with a Same-Gender Partner: We know in many places in America, it’s illegal to marry a same-gender partner. Until just a few years ago, sex with a same-gender partner was illegal, too. In 1998 in Houston, Texas, a man was having sex with his male partner in his home until a neighbor called police, who then entered the unlocked home with guns drawn and arrested the two men. They were charged with violating the Texas anti-sodomy law, fined $200 and spent the night in jail.
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Enrich Your Life... Adopt An Animal
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10/29: Champions Barber Shop’s Breast Cancer Bar Crawl
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Marisol Smith and Daughter
Lyndsey Gericke, Heather Ryan
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10/27: Delaware Ghost Hunters’ Presentation At Doc Magrogan’s PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
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10/27: Delaware Ghost Hunters’ Presentation At Doc Magrogan’s PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM JONES
Kaika Lake, Melissa Martinez
Linda Pellegrino, Susan Widen
John Tharby,Alaina Ables
Pam and Dave Stitely
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The West Chester Food Safari
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Jeremy Malanka is a simple man in search of breakfast foods
IKE Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation, I am a simple man – I like pretty, dark-haired women and breakfast foods. While it would seem these two things would also go hand in hand, breakfast in West Chester is not always that simple – it can be decadent and luxurious. Nudy’s Cafe, located on the corner of Market and New, is a haven for pancakes and French toast. My favorite is the Melba, a double stack of French toast with a creamy raspberry sauce, fresh fruit and whipped cream. It seems like more of a desert, but one bite will have you returning every day for your breakfast fix. There are multiple other combinations of fruit and pancakes, but one for this season is the pumpkin spice pancakes sprinkled with cinnamon. A hop, skip and a jump down Market Street is Market Street Grill. The head chef is a woman after my own heart, because Darla’s breakfast is one of my favorite things about West Chester. Her Eggs Benedict stand out, particularly the cornbread and avocado Benedict, and the Donny Benny.
The Donny is named after High Street Caffé owner Donny Syracuse, and it consists of a classic Benedict of poached eggs and ham over an English muffin, smothered in cream chipped beef – truly a breakfast of champions. My favorite is the grilled cheese benny: grilled cheese with tomato and bacon topped with poached eggs and hollandaise. I’ll stop in at Market Street once a week to enjoy this, all washed down with West Chester’s own Lamont Café Blend coffee. Penns’s Table is located in the heart of the downtown of West Chester. It’s a classic spot that is always loud and busy. It has all the breakfast classics from pancakes
to homefries, Benedicts to French toast. However, at this spot it’s not the food, but the atmosphere that I love. When you walk in you can feel history exuding from the walls. There are photos of local and national celebrities, as well as locals like you and me that have visited the breakfast spot and made it what it is today. With outdoor seating, this is the place to start your day in the downtown when the sun is out. Every town needs a bagel spot, and West Chester’s is Country Bagel. They offer over a dozen types of bagels as well as fantastic cream cheese blends. I love the jalapeño cheddar bagel with a chive spread. If you’re in a hurry their breakfast sandwiches are great and quick, but get there early, because this place is popular and the line can reach the front door. The staff is welcoming and accommodating and deal with crowds efficiently. If Ron Swanson made a visit to our town, I believe he would appreciate it like you and I do. There’s a breakfast for the simple man with a thing for brunettes, and a dish or two for the blonde in need of something extravagant.
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10/27: Delaware Ghost Hunters’ Presentation At Doc Magrogan’s
Jenny, Katie and Hank Wolfe
John and Pierrette
Mason Rump, Colleen, David and Kathy Mullen
Emily Ludlan, Gina O’Neil, Stacey Daly, John R. O’Neil, Darrell Louder
Bud, Sandy
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Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery
Thirteenth Annual Minature Show Featuring 20 Chester County Artists Opening Sunday, November 20, 12-5pm Show continues through December 24 23 North High Street, 610-692-0374, sunsethillgallery.com
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The WC Crossword
None of that generic nonsense you see in other papers... a puzzle just for “The WC” SO YOU love crosswords? AND you love this magazine? Well then, my friend, we have a treat for you. Sit down, get a cup (or glass) of your favorite beverage and enjoy our bi-weekly crossword. The answers to this puzzle can all be found within the pages of this magazine. ACROSS 1. As our own Christine Mooney informs us, this author went about his day chatting with squirrels. 3. The First West Chester Fire Company was formed in 1799, the same year that West Chester became this. 4. As their ad proclaims, Kooma is serving up this kind of martini for just $4. 5. He was the animal lover who posed with his pooch when we asked him about his favorite things in town. 7. He is the high-energy hound/pointer/lab pup who is up for adoption. 11. Former Monacy lead guitarist Brian Nash is a bartender at this local watering hole. 15. The dashing Ryan Estrada can be found in his ad in this magazine, or at the offices of this realty company. 17. Our own DJ Romeo declared this DJ to be his favorite artist of the coming month. 18. They’ve teamed up with fellow advertiser Breakaway Ink, and you can now find Breakaway’s new winter line in their store.
He might know a thing or two about fitness – 20 Across
19. Present their ad in the store before the end of the month, and you will receive 10% off your total purchase. 20. He is the former professional body builder and co-owner of Club Fit 24/7 who’s trying to prevent us from getting fat. 21. On this day of the week, Ryan’s Pub offers $2 U-Call-Its from 10pm-12am. 22. He is the chef at Limoncello who was happy to share some of his personal favorite recipes with us. DOWN 2. Musical Fr33dom will be hosting this dance party at The Note on Friday, November 18 at 8pm. 4. This local hair cuttery hosted a Bar Crawl for Breast Cancer that raised money to aid the fight right here at home. 6. Doc Magrogan’s is having a $30 all-youcan-eat oyster buffet during this event, held on Sunday, November 13. 7. “Finding Treasure” columnist Tara Dugan
declares his pieces to be the most soughtafter of the furniture-making Stickley Brothers. 8. Yes, Barnaby’s is huge, but it wasn’t until we read their ad for holiday party hosting that we realized they had this many dining rooms. 9. Jeremy Malanka compares himself to this character from NBC’s Parks and Recreation. 10. Dave Montgomery got all kitted out in a homemade costume representing this Greek god. 12. Not every company is big enough to warrant an HR department, but every company needs a little help. Call on this consulting group. 13. Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery is hosting their annual Miniature Show, featuring works from this many area artists. 14. They are the local charity who provide food and assistance to West Chesterians without a home to turn to. 16. It may come as no surprise that Jill McDevitt points out a few silly sex laws coming from this state in particular.
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What They’re Wearing On The Streets Of The WC PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW HUTCHINS
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JARED GOODMAN, 24, artist, Doylestown. Jacket from Gap, shoes by Nike, scarf from Gap, jeans by Levi’s, shirt from Express.
GEORGE MORENO, 22, record store manager, Burbank, CA. Shirt by HUF, jacket by Standard Cloth, jeans by Levi’s, shoes by Converse.
DAVE MONTGOMERY, 43, dentist, West Chester. Homemade Zeus costume complete with lightning and trident.
JACKIE OLSON, 58, dental assistant, parts unknown. Homemade Medusa costume complete with snake-riddled hair.
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friday Nov 4 Doors open at 8pm show 9pm
Thursday NOV 3 Doors open 7pm show 8pm
Cynic
saturday Nov 5 Doors open at 8pm show 9pm
sunday Nov 6 Doors open at 4pm show 5:30pm
Roots In Stereo
Arthritis this event is all ages
John Brown’s The Movement Concert Body The Supervillains to Fight
3, Scale The Summit, Thunder Body, Believer Steppin Razor
this event is all ages This event is 18+
This event is 18+
Friday november 18
tuesday Nov 8 8pm
LGbt night
party starts at 8pm
“Lights Out”
Glow & Dance Party
The Chariot Featuring Johnny V & The Crimson Armada, Listener, It’s a Trap
Love City DJs, mojo risen
This event is all ages
this event is 21+
Vanna, Former Thieves,
Saturday nov 12 Doors open at 9pm show 9pm
Ghosts of Eden this event is 21+
Ocean Grove
Schwartzman, Musical fr33dom’s Robert Somersault Sunday
Thursday nov 10 Doors open at 5:30pm show 6:30pm
Starskream,
Wednesday Nov 9 Doors open at 6pm show 7pm
Voxhaul Broadcast,
this event is 21+
The Electric
November 3, 2011
Sunday nov 13 Doors open at 7pm show 8pm Boa Special Acoustic Set!
Hurt Shovelhook
This event is all Ages friday Nov 11 show 9pm
Ground Up, Marvito
This event is 18+ Discounted student tickets available
tuesday Nov 15 monday Nov 14 Doors open at 7pm 8pm TICKETS AVAIlable AT THE DOOR only
Lifeless, Animalhaus, Ready
LGbt night
This event is all ages to Die, Bottomfeeder this event is 21+ This event is all ages
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