RSS Feed from The Phoenix Reporter and Item: http://www.phoenixvillenews.com The latest news from The Phoenix Reporter and Item: http://www.phoenixvillenews.com website: all stories http://www.phoenixvillenews.com The Phoenix Reporter and Item Mon, 22 May 2017 21:21:33 -0400 60 <![CDATA[Neil Simon's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' still relevant today; now on stage at Act II in Ambler]]> Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" is the first of three plays often known as his Eugene trilogy. Following the life of Eugene Morris Jerome, it is a coming of age story of a Jewish kid from New York, set in the Great Depression and it ran for three years on Broadway, back in the 1980's. It starred the then 21-year-old actor Matthew Broderick who would win an Emmy, before he would go on to star in the movie version and a career on stage and screen.

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Mon, 22 May 2017 17:32:24 -0400 20170522173224 2017-05-22T17:32:24-04:00 2017-05-22T17:32:24-04:00
<![CDATA[Phoenixville's Good Samaritan Shelter receives furniture donation from Bassett Furniture]]> Phoenixville >> The new Bassett Furniture Store in King of Prussia has made a substantial donation to good Samaritan Shelter by donating $10,000 worth of furniture. The donation is part of Bassett's Make(over) a Difference initiative that creates fresh living spaces for organizations that serve the communities in which Bassett operates.

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Mon, 22 May 2017 16:13:47 -0400 20170522161347 2017-05-22T16:13:47-04:00 2017-05-22T16:13:47-04:00
<![CDATA[Baahubali fans, check out Fathom's new 'Best of Bollywood Event Series']]> Fast on the heels off the insanely successful "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion," which has grossed $20 million so far, the folks at Fathom Events are going big on Bollywood with their new "Bollywood Classic Event Series."

This new film series will hit U.S. theaters in July 2017, kicking off with the classic romantic drama, "Devdas.

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Mon, 22 May 2017 14:16:17 -0400 20170522143214 2017-05-22T14:16:17-04:00 2017-05-22T14:32:14-04:00
<![CDATA[THE TABLE: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S SANTO DOMINGO]]> The Dominican Republic is one of two countries on the Hispaniola Island located in Caribbean waters. It occupies five-eighths of the island while Haiti the remaining three-eights. Hispaniola is one of two Caribbean Islands that are shared by two countries - the other is the island of St. Martin.

The Dominican Republic has the ninth largest economy in Latin America, as well as it is the largest economy in the Caribbean and Central America.

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Sun, 21 May 2017 02:00:00 -0400 20170518004614 2017-05-21T02:00:00-04:00 2017-05-18T00:46:14-04:00
<![CDATA[MOVIES: 'Alien: Covenant' part of stream of violent films bursting out of screens]]> The new "Alien: Covenant" boasts stellar production design, Michael Fassbender's subtly masterful dual performance and thoughtful musings about the creation of life.

But that's not why anyone is going to see it. They want to see how Ridley Scott's prequel to his groundbreakingly gory, 1979 "Alien" - a film that delivered on its pitch line "In space no one can hear you scream" - tops the chest-bursting slaughter of the original sci-fi classic.

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Fri, 19 May 2017 11:57:44 -0400 20170519115744 2017-05-19T11:57:44-04:00 2017-05-19T11:57:44-04:00
<![CDATA[MOVIES: Danny McBride gets serious in 'Alien: Covenant']]> For Danny McBride, being asked to join the cast of "Alien: Covenant" was a long-cherished nightmare come true.

"It was just surreal," says the 40-year-old actor and screenwriter, who's best known for rude, energetic comedy roles on HBO's "Eastbound & Down" and "Vice Principals" and in such movies as "Pineapple Express," "This Is the End" and "Your Highness.

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Fri, 19 May 2017 11:51:57 -0400 20170519115157 2017-05-19T11:51:57-04:00 2017-05-19T11:51:57-04:00
<![CDATA[NEW ON DVD: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter off to save the world in 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter']]> Clad in leather and toting all kinds of heavy artillery, Alice (Milla Jovovich) and Claire (Ali Larter ) are such a lethal pair of zombie-killers that you can't help but wish that "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" (2017, Sony, R, $30) was a movie worthy of all that bad-assery.

Bringing Alice back to Raccoon City so she can track down a cure for the T-virus and obliterate the bad guy (Iain Glen) is nifty plotting but the movie is so manic, it's hard to enjoy.

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Fri, 19 May 2017 11:49:18 -0400 20170519114918 2017-05-19T11:49:18-04:00 2017-05-19T11:49:18-04:00
<![CDATA[FROM THE GROUND UP: Time to smell the ... flowers]]> This is such a delightful time of year, with plants bursting into flower and leaf, making the landscape come alive again. But would spring be quite as wonderful if it didn't smell so good? How many of us plant flowers for their fragrance as much as for their visual appeal? I'm thinking hyacinths, magnolias, lilies, lilacs, irises, roses, lily-of-the-valley, heliotrope, viburnum, honey locust, honeysuckle, jasmine.

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Thu, 18 May 2017 16:07:55 -0400 20170518160755 2017-05-18T16:07:55-04:00 2017-05-18T16:07:55-04:00
<![CDATA[Guitarist Ana Popovic brings multi-genre show to Sellersville Theater]]> Guitarist/vocalist Ana Popovic will bring her band to Sellersville Theater in support of her latest album "Trilogy" (Artist Exclusive, 2016), her most ambitious recording to date. The three-disc package features three distinct styles of music - funk/soul, jazz and rock/blues.

Popovic found American blues music in of all places Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia), where she was born and raised.

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Thu, 18 May 2017 16:06:44 -0400 20170518160644 2017-05-18T16:06:44-04:00 2017-05-18T16:06:44-04:00
<![CDATA[Chester County Studio Tour promises much excitement]]> The art highlight of the month is The Chester County Studio Tour which kicks off Saturday May 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and finishes up the next day Sunday May 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This famous open studio tour invites the public into local art studios for an extraordinary inside look into an artist's creative space.

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Thu, 18 May 2017 14:53:11 -0400 20170518150732 2017-05-18T14:53:11-04:00 2017-05-18T15:07:32-04:00
<![CDATA[Pennsylvania State Police have not ruled out any possibility in disappearance of Chester County woman]]> WEST BRADFORD >> Pennsylvania State Police are continuing their search for Anna Bronislawa Maciejewska of Charlestown Township and are not ruling out any possibilities regarding her disappearance last month.

Lt. Brandon Daniels, criminal investigation section commander, held a press conference at the Pennsylvania State Police Embreeville Station in West Bradford to ask for the public's assistance and any information about Maciejewska's recent whereabouts.

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Thu, 18 May 2017 14:51:48 -0400 20170518145148 2017-05-18T14:51:48-04:00 2017-05-18T14:51:48-04:00
<![CDATA[PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Dogwood Festival's tradition of caring returns to Phoenixville]]> PHOENIXVILLE >> Phoenixville celebrates its 64th annual Dogwood Festival this week as thousands of community members enjoy the popular fair held in Reeves Park. Amusement rides, games and food vendors set up around the park, offering family fun for all to enjoy.

Hosted by the Phoenixville Jaycees each year, the Dogwood Festival honors tradition, community and those who serve in the armed forces.

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Thu, 18 May 2017 14:02:53 -0400 20170518140322 2017-05-18T14:02:53-04:00 2017-05-18T14:03:22-04:00
<![CDATA[CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS: Chastity Brown at World Cafe, Dreamcar at TLA kick off the concert week]]> Welcome to "Seven in Seven," where each Friday we take a look at shows coming to the region over the next week. Whether your musical tastes are rock and roll, jazz, heavy metal, singer-songwriter or indie, there'll always be something to check out in the coming days.

Here are seven of the best for the week beginning May 21:

Chastity Brown - May 21 at World Caf#xe9; Live - Upstairs

Currently based in Minnesota but with roots in the Deep South, Chastity Brown has a powerful soul voice that features a large helping of Americana, giving her the ability to warm, comfort and challenge.

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Thu, 18 May 2017 13:08:21 -0400 20170518130821 2017-05-18T13:08:21-04:00 2017-05-18T13:08:21-04:00
<![CDATA[EAT & DRINK: Get ready for a Mac & Cheese Cookoff and other appetizing events in Montco, Chesco and more]]> From restaurant openings to foodie fundraisers to patriotic parties, grab your calendar and make plans now. You don't want to miss a thing!

#xf06e;TASTE, Sand Castle Winery's former wine and small plates shop in Phoenixville, just reopened as a vegan restaurant, "featuring savory and elegant comfort food.

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Thu, 18 May 2017 09:49:30 -0400 20170518095743 2017-05-18T09:49:30-04:00 2017-05-18T09:57:43-04:00
<![CDATA[Spring-Ford adds new faces to school board after primary election]]> ROYERSFORD >> The Spring-Ford Area School Board primary election results were filled with surprises Tuesday night.

Each candidate was cross-filed on the ballot, meaning Democrats and Republicans were able to vote for any one of them.

Of the 1,449 total votes cast in Spring-Ford's region 1, Linda C.

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