Events

The Fourth of July sale at The Hill Co. includes EXTRA 10% off all instock furniture and special orders.  All fountains , birdbaths, plus ALL HOME and GARDEN ACCESSORIES 20% off! 

8615 Germantown Avenue
215-247-6696
www.hill-company.com

Our annual summer sidewalk sale with great merchandise, music and fun.

Sunday, July 12th at 2:00 P.M.
The Chestnut Hill Gallery
www.chestnuthillgallery.com
welcomes Kathleen Sheeder Bonanno, Beatrice Hawley Award winner, who will be reading from the newly published anthology Beloved on the Earth:  150 Poems of Grief and Gratitude (which includes poetry from Kathleen as well as acclaimed poets Mary Oliver, Wendell Berry and Denise Levertov) and from her award-winning Slamming Open the Door as part of the Chestnut Hill Book Fair.

Slamming Open the Door was favorably reviewed in the New York Times Book Review - http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/books/review/Kirby-t.html?ref=review, is #17 on all poetry books sold and it just went into it's 2nd printing. 
The Chestnut Hill Local did a feature article on her recently.  Read it here: http://chestnuthilllocal.com/issues/2009.05.21/locallife1.html 

A new exciting exhibit called 'Out on a Limb Tree Adventure opens July 4th at The Morris Arboretum.

Wednesday, July 1: Join us on a "Walk to Woodmere". Step off promptly at 10:00 o'clock; come back on your own schedule.
Tuesday,  July 7:  Join us for lunch at 12:15 ($3 per person).  Then at 1:00 Benjamin Rush (not the colonial MD, but a descendant) will be here to test your recognition of 15 myths on the subject of investing for retirement.
Tuesday July 14: Lynn Trimborn, Unitarian Universalist Outreach Nurse, will provide free blood pressure screens beginning at 12:00.  Stay to watch "Slumdog Millionaire", this year's big winner at the Academy Awards.
Tuesday, July 21: Once again a "brown bag" lunch event, beginning at 12:15. Antiques & Collectibles is meeting on a new day (3^rd Tuesday) and time (1 PM).
Monday, July 27: A unique opportunity to sample hot and cold teas, pastries and tea sandwiches from the Chestnut Hill Tea Bar followed by a personalized discussion of art on display at the Woodmere Museum. It's "Tea & A Talk at Two".  RSVP by July 20.               $20 per person
Tuesday, July 28:  canasta?  gin rummy? Dominos? Cribbage?  chess? We have the cards, boards and other supplies. Come at noon and stay as long as you like (but no later than 4 o'clock).                           FREE

Summer Concert Series at the Morris Arboretum

Photo Caption: Don't miss Abstract Truth at the Morris Arboretum's Groovin' in the Garden series on Thursday, June 25^th at 7pm.
The Morris Arboretum's rained concert (originally scheduled for June 18) featuring the Keystone Boychoir will be rescheduled for July 30^th.
In addition, three more Thursday night jazz concerts will make the garden come alive in June and July...mark your calendars  for  Thursdays in the Azalea Meadow, June 25 and July 9 & 16, and July 30 from 7pm-8:30pm with free Beer Tastings featuring local breweries from 6-7pm.
 In August, the Morris Arboretum debuts a new series, the XPN Kids Corner at the Arboretum on three Thursday nights. 

NEW this summer! XPN Kids Corner at the Morris Arboretum series

Aug. 6, 13, 20. The bands have been chosen and include all popular bands from the XPN's Kids Corner line up. XPN host, Kathy O'Connell will be on hand at the Arboretum to introduce the series on August 6th.  

 Due to the Arboretum's limited parking, all of the summer concerts will be charged on a per car basis instead of an individual admission fee. Car pooling is encouraged, and for members to introduce new friends to the Morris Arboretum.
www.morrisarboretum.org

SUMMER NOTES
 
Saturday, 4 July
Express-o will be open!  Enjoy fireworks on your plate with our Red, White & Blue Waffle!  9am - 2pm brunch.



Sunday, 19 July  ("piggy"-backing on the Chestnut Hill Book Festival.....)
Super Sommelier, Marnie Old, will be at Roller's at Flying Fish from 3:30 til 5 to lead an interactive tasting and seminar on pairing f oods with wine and beer.  She'll also be selling and signing copies of her wonderful book, He Said Beer, She Said Wine: Impassioned Food Pairings to Debate and Enjoy.  Come experience Marnie's enthusiasm and accessible ebullient teaching style. $20. per person in advance ($30. at the door) includes a sampling of foods, wines and beers specifically selected to illustrate pairing principles.  Her book is $18.  Cash or check ONLY.  Seating is limited, and be aware that foods provided will not replace a meal.  Call 215-247-0707 to reserve your place....and check out www.marnieold.com to learn more about Marnie.   

8142 Germantown Avenue   215-247-0707

Chestnut Hill is proud to present Great Authors of Philadelphia at its First Annual Chestnut Hill Book Festival Friday, July 10th Saturday, July 10th and Sunday July 11th

The festival wil include:

• Author Readings and Signings
• Panel Discussions and Workshops
• Open Mike for Poetry Slam and Dramatic Reading
• Soapbox Corner
• Book Character KidsParade Meet Cat in the Hat
• Green Eggs and Ham Brunch

Featured Authors:  

Elijah Anderson, L.A. Banks, Elizabeth Varon, H. G. "Buzz" Bisinger, John Dixon Hunt, Gerald Kolpan, John McWhorter, Daniel Pipes, Witold Rybczynski, Tom Warburton

July 24, 2009- 7:30pm Bordeaux vs. Napa Wine Class

Both Napa & Bordeaux grow Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and both produce intense & complex wines...yet, there are distinct differences! Bordeaux has centuries of history in wine making that reveals their finesse while Napa creates wine with purity of fruit. Sample the wines of Bordeaux and Napa side-by-side to discover your favorite! A selection of aged cheese will accompany the wine. This class will be facilitated by a professional wine educator.

The Hill Tea Bar  www.thehillteabar.com East Hartwell Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215.381.2226
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July 27, 2009- 2pm Tea and Art at the Woodmere Art Museum. Join us for a special tea party and an art & tea discussion. Reservations required (contact The Hill Tea Bar or the Woodmere Art Museum). Cost is $20 per person. http://www.woodmereartmuseum.org/

July 31, 2009- 7pm Summer Storytelling in The Garden. Relax in our English garden with a cup of tea as Annie Hart spins a special story! Annie has been featured on television, radio and is a popular key note speaker.

www.thehillteabar.com

6 East Hartwell Lane

215-381-2226