New Hope News Events

Open House Party at Little Fly Studios

May 20, 2013 By webmaster

All Arts Connection, offering diverse arts programming and artist services in the Bucks County area, is now partnering with Little Fly Studios in New Hope. Their new light-filled studio on School Road will feature alternative arts learning from adult and youth workshops, bringing artists of both local and national acclaim, to Summer Arts Camp and after school experiences.

Join them for their Opening and first annual House Party June 1st from noon-8:00pm.

Meet some of their camp and workshop artist-teachers, in addition to viewing the work of 20+ selected local emerging and nationally renowned artists.

Check the website at AllArtsConnection.com for a complete list of artists and free events including music, performances, art demonstrations and the creation of a community art piece!

Save the date for an artful community event for all ages. More info at LittleFlyStudios.com or email AllArtsConnection@gmail.com.

Filed Under: New Hope News Events Tagged With: All Arts Connection, art, events, Little Fly Studios, open house, summer camp

Lambertville’s Community Wellness Day

May 6, 2013 By webmaster

Lambertville’s Community Wellness Day will be held on Saturday, May 18th, at the Lambertville Public School from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Community Wellness Day is a national event focused on educating the members of our community about important issues critical to their well-being. Information on health, safety, finances and the environment will be presented.

Local law enforcement and safety officers will be on hand to provide important ID information for children, families and seniors. The local fire department will offer fire prevention and safety information.

Various community agencies will be sharing their programs on car and bicycle safety, Internet safety, identity fraud protection, financial literacy, health screenings, drug/alcohol awareness information, senior services and much more.

Admission to the event is FREE. There will also be food, fun, entertainment, drawings and prizes.

Fisherman’s Mark, the local community outreach and social service agency, is the non-profit charity receiving the proceeds of this event. Fisherman’s Mark is a valuable community resource providing assistance, advocacy and education in support of health, well-being, and personal growth to the seven counties in and around the Lambertville area.

Lambertville’s Community Wellness Day will give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their family’s well-being. To learn how you can support or participate in Lambertville’s first annual Community Wellness Day email Dr. Carleen Thum at cthumdc@riversedgechiropractic.com or Kendra Lelie, General Manager of Body Tech Fitness at kendralelie@comcast.net.

Filed Under: New Hope News Events Tagged With: Community Wellness Day, events, health, Lambertville, Lambertville Public School

Friends of the Delaware Canal to hold “A Night in Rio”

May 3, 2013 By webmaster

Join the Friends of the Delaware Canal for “A Night in Rio” on Saturday, May 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Audubon Barn, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA. The evening will feature casino games, a barbeque dinner, and dancing for the benefit of the Friends’ efforts to improve the Canal and its surroundings.

Partying at “A Night in Rio” will take on many guises. Play blackjack, spin the roulette wheel, see a tango demonstration by the ever-graceful Benita Ryan, roll the dice, bite into the barbeque dinner provided by Fabulous Feasts, and enjoy music spun by a Bob Egan Productions DJ.

Admission is $75 per person. The price includes $25 worth of “chips,” dinner, and one drink. To make reservations, call 215-862-2021 or e-mail friends@fodc.org.

For more information about “A Night in Rio” and other Friends of the Delaware Canal activities, visit www.fodc.org.

Filed Under: New Hope News Events Tagged With: A Night in Rio, Audubon Barn, delaware canal, events, friends of the delaware canal, fundraise

Cantus Novus concert series finale

April 26, 2013 By webmaster

Cantus Novus concludes its 2012-2013 concert season under the artistic direction of Dr. John P. Leonard with a celebration of love – of God, humanity, and nature – in “All the World Sings Amore.” The program is divided into five subsets of love: folk love songs, sacred love songs, songs relating to marriage, songs of the Rose, and madrigals and chansons about love.

Also featured on the program are arrangements by local composers including Ryan Tibbetts’ setting of “Ubi Caritas” which he composed for his own bride on their wedding day, and Thomas Juneau’s lovely arrangement for women of “The Rose of Sharon.

Concerts are offered at 8:00pm on Friday, May 3rd, at Trinity Episcopal Church (6587 Upper York, Solebury) and on Saturday, May 4th, at Newtown Presbyterian Church (25 N. Chancellor Street, Newtown).

Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 for students and may be purchased by calling 215-968-3414 or by visiting the Cantus Novus website, www.cantusnovus.org.

To learn more about auditions, programs, or how to support Cantus Novus’s outreach, call 215-968-3414 or visit www.cantusnovus.org.

Filed Under: New Hope News Events, Newtown Gazette Events Tagged With: All the World Sings Amore, Cantus Novus, concert, events, music, Newtown Presbyterian Church, Trinity Episcopal Church

New Hope Celebrates Pride debuts new web-based archive

April 26, 2013 By webmaster

by June Portnoy

The 10th anniversary of New Hope Celebrates Pride will take place this year from Saturday night, May 11th through Sunday, May 19th in New Hope and Lambertville.

To commemorate this anniversary, the LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Association) will unveil www.retro-scope.com, a web-based archive dedicated to the preservation, celebration and open sharing of New Hope’s LGBTA history and living community. On this new website, anyone can see and share memories by downloading photos, videos, images, and articles.

“The LGBTA community is changing and mainstreaming, and many of the landmark places that established New Hope as an LGBTA town have been demolished or converted to other uses,” says Daniel Brooks, founder and president of New Hope Celebrates. “Also, our original LGBTA members are aging and as they pass away, their personal items are often discarded, so we are losing our history.”

Retro-scope.com was created to salvage and preserve this history. This website will be introduced in three stationary art installations throughout the week of New Hope Celebrates Pride.

The first installment will take place at the Oak Room at the Raven. Come anytime during the week to see blown up images of the past, with particular focus on the Raven’s consistent support through the decades.

The second installment will be held all week at the Cub Room of the Lodge, where you will see actual artifacts related to New Hope’s past. It will feature some of the LGBTA venues, like the Cartwheel and Prelude, that are now gone.

The third installment will be held Sunday, May 12th from 1:30pm until 4:00pm in the lobby of the Bucks County Playhouse. It will feature exhibits from Lambertville’s famed photographer and filmmaker, Tim McMurtry. Scully One Productions, Lambertville, will curate this exhibit.

Also, at the Playhouse, you can see Tim’s film, “I Remember Mother,” which chronicles the life of New Hope gay pioneer Joseph Cavelucci, who was a heroic forerunner of the gay populace in the area.

“Everyone in this community called Joe ‘Mother,’ says Dan. “He was truly the mother of all area gays.”

Dan hopes that Retro-Scope.com will eventually evolve into a permanent art exhibit and tourism attraction in New Hope.

Other highlights of this year’s New Hope Celebrates Pride will be its parade, which Daniel promises will be the largest one to date.

For the first time ever, the Bucks County Playhouse is offering New Hope Celebrates its parking lot to hold its vendor fair.

“This means additional space for more vendors,” adds Dan.

This week-long celebration will include other fun-filled LGBTA events like its block party, parties, arts, history, shopping, great dining and live music.

“What makes our Pride Week unique is that it’s inclusive of both gay and straight people,” says Daniel. “This is not the case of most other Pride Weeks around the country that are made up entirely of LGBTA members. “We are very fortunate to have such a sense of diversity and acceptance in New Hope.”

New Hope Celebrates Pride is open to everyone.

For a schedule of events, visit www.newhopecelebrates.com.

Also, visit NHC’s new Retro-Scope at www.retro-scope.com.

Filed Under: New Hope News Events Tagged With: events, Lambertville, LGBTA, new hope, New Hope Celebrates Pride, Retro-Scope

Bucks Audubon Society and Solebury EAC announce Backyard Stewardship Workshop

April 24, 2013 By webmaster

On Sunday, April 28th, from 10:00am to 3:00pm a workshop will be held where any homeowner, gardener, teacher or land-owner interested in helping the environment can receive training in restoring ecology to backyards and other properties.

The first in a two class series, attendees will learn how to assess properties, about native plants and creating curb appeal, how sustainable landscaping can help save time and money and much more! The class includes companion textbook, notebook, light morning fare and lunch.

The second class includes one or two backyard site visits with full assessment demonstration and practice (date and location TBD).

Offered as part of Solebury Township’s Bird Town program, the workshop will be held at Bucks County Audubon Society’s Visitor Center, 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury. Cost for both classes is $55.

To register contact Diane Smith at BCAS by phone at 215.297.5880, email at dianesmith@bcas.org, or online at www.bcas.org.

Filed Under: Going Green, New Hope News Events

Third Annual Washington Crossing Brewfest set for May 11th

April 19, 2013 By webmaster

The Third Annual Washington Crossing Brewfest will be held on Saturday, May 11th from 12:30 to 4:30pm in Washington Crossing Historic Park. The Brewfest – which sells out each year – will feature beer sampling from more than 60 national and regional breweries, live bands and food. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Washington Crossing Park.

General admission tickets are now on sale for $40 (designated driver tickets are $10).

Tickets are available at www.washingtoncrossingbrewfest.com and the following locations: Isaac Newton’s in Newtown; Continental Tavern in Yardley; Bucks Ship & Print in Yardley; and the temporary Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor’s Center at the corner of Routes 32 and 532.

The Brewfest will be held on the river in the upper part of Washington Crossing Historic Park, behind the Thompson Neely House and across the street from Bowman’s Wildflower Preserve.

To keep up-to-date on the latest news about the Brewfest, including bands, food vendors, and attending breweries, “like” it at www.facebook.com/washingtoncrossingbrewfest.

Since its founding, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park has helped reopen the park for guided interpretive tours and educational programming. The group’s mission is to pursue and create fundraising, membership and volunteer opportunities.

Filed Under: New Hope News Events Tagged With: beer, events, Friends of Washington Crossing Park, Washington Crossing Brewfest, Washington Crossing Historic Park

LibertyRock

April 15, 2013 By webmaster

On April 20, 2013, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, “LibertyRockTM”, will present “The Liza Regina Mousios Concert” live from the WDVR-FM Virginia Napurano Cultural Center, 522 Rosemont- Ringoes Road, in Sergeantsville, New Jersey.

The theme of the concert is “Springtime” and the music, composed, arranged, and lyricized by Ms. Mousios is a collection of original jazz, R&B and theatre music. The musical program will include such favorites as “Spring Has A Spring In Her Step”, “Among The Blue-eyed Grass” and “It’s A Lovely Day”.

Vocalists Artemisz Polonyi, a coloratura soprano (Vanavond Recital-Tilberg) and Isaac Grier, a baritone–bass (Regina Opera,NYC) will sing the wonderful music of Liza Regina Mousios. The “LibertyRock” Orchestra Jazz Sextet will accompany these well-known jazz singers from the New York City area.

This is a concert not to be missed! Ticket Prices: Adults$15.00, Seniors, Students and Groups (10+). An early evening dinner will be available from 5:00pm to 6:45pm for $8.00 per person (limited seating).

Filed Under: New Hope News Events

Vendors wanted for New Hope Health Fair

April 5, 2013 By webmaster

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has moved the location and date of the Family Health, Wellness and Safety Fair to Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The fair will take place at the New Hope Solebury High School, 180 West Bridge Street, New Hope.

Vendors are wanted in the areas of chiropractic, physical therapy, medical, dental, optometry, fire safety, Reiki, holistic healing, pediatrics and massage therapy.

Representatives from Care Plus More, New Hope Fitness, New Hope Karate, Alzheimer’s Foundation, American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association will be present.

The cost to exhibit is only $100. Participants will hand out literature to the attendees and speak with them about the benefits of their services.

“This event is a great way to get information on local service providers and a fun family day,” according to Tony Robinson, event chairperson. “Our goal is to get the whole family involved.”

Admission to the Fair is free. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, contact the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce at info@VisitNewHope.com or 215.862.9990.

Filed Under: New Hope News Events Tagged With: events, family, Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, New Hope Health Fair, New Hope-Solebury High School

BCTA beginning new season

March 25, 2013 By webmaster

The Bucks County Tennis Association’s county-wide public-park outdoor season is swinging into action including:

Tennis Coach Workshop – Saturday, April 13th, 9:30am-12:30pm, New Hope-Solebury Middle/High School. The annual clinic for working with youths 10 and under will be followed by a new clinic, 12:30–3:00pm, for working with youths over 11 and adults. Cost: $35 for 10-and-under clinic, $20 for 11-and-over clinic, and $45 for both events. Lunch and materials included. Preregistration by March 28th required.

Learn, Practice & Play outdoor programs begin week of April 15th - affordable fun and fitness for family and friends of all ages and abilities. Other BCTA programs: Jr. Team Tennis, High School/Middle School training, youth camps, and adults leagues.

Details and registration on www.buckscountytennis.usta.com.

Filed Under: Home3, New Hope News Events Tagged With: Bucks County Tennis Association, events, sports, tennis