Historic Inns of Phoenixville Dinner & Tour Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The Phoenixville Area Business Association will be presenting a Historic Inns of Phoenixville Dinner and Tour on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 starting at 6:00 PM. The tour will start at The Pickering Creek Inn (formerly the Mansion House) where participants will board a restored historic trolley. The tour will feature a drive-by narration of the important historical buildings in downtown Phoenxville, including the supervisors building (now 101 Bridge restaurant), The Colonial Theatre, Hotel Washington, Hotel Chester, The Columbia Bar & Grille and several churces on church street. Also included is a 15-20 minute walking tour of the newly opened Phoenixville Foundry, an amazing events venue in the old foundry building.

The tour will end with a 3-course dinner (with complimentary glass of wine) at the participants choice of The Pickering Creek Inn or Columbia Bar & Grille. Tickets are $65.00 and must be purchaed in advance. For individuals purchasing 4 or more tickets there is a 5% savings. Tickets can be purchased online at www.discoverphoenixville.com under calendar or in person at Steel City Coffee House or Fashionista's Salon. Any questions, please call Jane at 484-686-7792.

This would make a perfect Mother's Day gift as it is only a few days after Mother's Day.

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Chester County Studio Tour Coming to Phoenixville Next Month

Art collectors, enthusiasts and novices will have two full days in May to meet some of the best artists in their Phoenixville studios. Studio 3 is part of the Chester County Studio Tour which will be held on May 19th and 20th . Studio 3 consist of sculptor Tom Ransom, painter Michael Hill, painter Lee Pohlsander, a jeweler Maryann Worrell. Studio 3 is located at 84 Washington Ave Phoenixville PA. The Chester County Studio Tour is free and open to the public on Saturday May 19, from 10:00am until 6:00pm and Sunday, May 20, from 11:00am until 5:00pm.

Some other great studios on the Tour are Teresa Haag at Studio 2. The famous Phoenixville artist will be hosting painter Lisa Muller and encaustic painter Sandra Engle. Teresa’s studio is located at 26 Gay Street. Studio 7 is hosted by painter Gretchen McGinnis. Participants of Studio 7 include painter Lisa Ford, Painter Maryanne Buschini, painter Daphne Longo-Okcuoglu, and ceramist Bonnie Ann Burnett. Studio 7 is located at 115 Bobtail Dr …

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For more information or for tickets, visit friendsofthemanor.org/an-evening-of-hope.

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Chaplin's is a music and private party venue, cafe, and recording studio located at 66. N Main St. Spring City PA. At Chaplin's, the elegant stage and the high-tech studio are just within arms reach of each other: a dream come true for performing musicians!

Our primary mission here in Spring City, PA is to encourage local musicians to perform and record their original work in a true listening room. We support all genres of music and performing arts.
We have also become a favorite spot to host private events such as: baby showers, birthday parties, rehearsals, meetings, and more.

Local artists and photographers are encouraged to display their work in our beautiful room.

Open Mic Night is held every Sunday hosted by Ted The Fiddler : Come out and plug into the best house sound around. House kit and bass rig available... Bands are welcome! Doors & Sign-ups @ 7:00: $4 admission ($3 for performers), $2 for BYOB.

For more information, give them a call at 610-792-4110 or visit t…

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