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Bel Canto Choir returns from Italy

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Choir Pisa photoIt is said that music is the universal language and that was very clear from the reception that The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus received on its recent tour of Italy in July.

The Chorus performed concerts in various villages and cities, including Camigliano, Norcia, Assisi, and Spoleto.  The audiences greeted the performances with standing ovations, tears and great enthusiasm. Even though many of them were unable to understand the lyrics, the choristers’ faces and hearts were able to convey beautiful messages through the music. The Chorus’ repertoire included songs from American composers and several Gospel numbers which were well received. (more…)

$1 All-Ages Concert Series Starts Sept. 18 at Rock & Roll After School

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Rock and Roll After SchoolPhoenixville, Pa – AUGUST 20, 2009 – Rock & Roll After School, the innovative new music school in Phoenixville, offers a full slate of special events and discounts for kids, teens and families during September and October, including an all-ages, $1 Friday Night Concert Series starting on September 18. (more…)

West-Mont Receives Nearly $4,500 from National Penn

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

National Penn BancsharesBoyertown, Pa. – August 19, 2009 – National Penn announced today a contribution in the amount of $4,465 to West-Mont Christian Academy. The donation was made under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, through which National Penn and its divisions are contributing more than $300,000 in 2009. (more…)

Reading Comedy Outlet

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Submitted from a local reader:

I was the kid who sat at home every Friday and Saturday night watching stand up comedy on TV. I am a comedy fan, a fanatic.

Though I still watch Standup on Friday and Saturday nights, I now have the privilege of seeing it live.

My senior project is with the Reading Comedy Outlet. I chose it for my passion for comedy. It has been a great experience working there. My first night I got to meet Paul Bond and Glen Jensen, two very funny guys who were also very friendly and answered my questions about the business.  (more…)