New Hope, PA & Lambertville, NJ monthly news and community updates, business listings, and much more

Jan 10, Application Deadline New Hope Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Applications are available at the New Hope Visitor's Center, New Hope Borough Hall & the Golden Door Gallery For more Information, email : Newhopearts@aol.com

Jan 17 - 19, Mancuso Winter Antique Show, New Hope Eagle Firehouse, Sugan Rd., New Hope. Call 215-862-5828.

Jan 18, 2003 at 8:00 pm,.Schubert's World Chamber Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 31 North Union, Lambertville, NJ. Schubert "The Trout", Featuring outstanding chamber musicians from the Riverside Symphonia.

Jan 25, 2003 at 3:00 pm, Schubert's World Chamber Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 31 North Union, Lambertville, NJ. Schubert "The Trout", Featuring outstanding chamber musicians from the Riverside Symphonia.

Jan 25 , 6:30 pm, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Tarp Farm, Newtown, PA. progressive dinner in local Bucks County homes. # of Guests limited to 10. Price per person $150. Call (609) 397-7300 for more information. All proceeds benefit The Riverside Symphonia.

Jan 25 - 26, 8 am - 3 pm, Eagle Fire Co. Indoor Market, New Hope Eagle Firehouse, Sugan Rd., New Hope.

Jan 25, 10 am - 8 pm. The first Algonquin Indiefest (film festival) at the Best Western Hotel, New Hope, PA, followed by filmmaker's reception from 8:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. We are promoting regional, low-budget filmmakers and their movies, which will be screened on VHS or DVD. The festival will showcase independent film with an emphasis on narrative content and arresting visuals. Admission price ($30) includes entrance fee and reception. If you plan to stay at the hotel, be sure to mention the festival and you'll get an excellent room rate. Tickets available at the door, but there are only 220 seats, so we advise you to purchase tickets ahead of time. For more information, go to the website at www.algonquinfest.org.

Jan 26, 9 am - mid-afternoon. Algonquin Indiefest feature film and a conversation with Louis Massiah at Artsbridge, in the Canal Studios, 243 N. Union Street, Lambertville, New Jersey. This event is free with a ticket from Saturday's event, (all others- $10.00 cash admission) and admission is "first come-first-served" because of limited (40 )seating. For more information, go to the website at www.algonquinfest.org.

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February 2003 Events

Feb 2 , 3 PM, Concordia Chamber Players, Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope-Solebury High School,180 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA. Featuring some of New York's finest musicians in chamber music concerts. Admission: $20--Children free with adult ticket holders. For more information, call 215-297-5972 or go to the website www.concordiaplayers.org.

Feb 2 , Train Show, New Hope Eagle Firehouse, Sugan Rd., New Hope. Call 908-755-7989.

Feb 7 - 9, Winter Festival, Lambertville - New Hope. For more information, go to website www.winterfestival.net.

Feb 7, Annie Haslam Band, Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope, PA. For more information, go to website www.winterfestival.net.

Feb 8, 6:30 p.m. A Treasury of Yiddish Culture. Kehilat HaNahar, 85 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope. An exploration of Jewish music, art, language, radio and theater taught by Michael Steinlauf, Assistant Professor at Gratz College and an internationally-recognized authority on “all things Yiddish”. Cost: $50. To register, call (215) 862-1912 or register on-line at www.kehilathanahar.org.

Feb 9, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.How to Make a Holiday Series. Kehilat HaNahar, 85 West Mechanic Street, New Hope. Learn from Rabbi Sandy Roth Parian of Kehilat HaNahar how you can make the Jewish holidays more special and meaningful for you and your family. Cost $50. To register, call (215) 862-1912 or visit www.kehilathanahar.org.

Feb 11-March 2, The Tempest, by William Shakespeare at McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ. Tony award winning Blair Brown works her magic as the exiled Prospera, creator of the island's tempest and ultimate bestower of forgiveness and renewed life. Call 609-258-2787 or visit www.mccarter.org for more information.

Feb 14 , 7:00 pm, Valentine's Day Soiree Stone Spring Farm, Pittstown, NJ. # of Guests limited to 10. Price per person $75. Call (609) 397-7300 for more information. All proceeds benefit The Riverside Symphonia.

Feb 15, An Evening of Romantic Dance, Villa Victoria Theater, Trenton, NJ. Treat your loved one to a romantic evening of dance.Your Evening of Romance could include: * A sumptuous reception * Evening of Romantic Dance * Dine Around Town. A special, prix fixe Roxey Ballet Menu will be offered to patrons (alcohol and gratuities are not included; a portion of the proceeds will go to the Roxey Ballet Company). Prices start at $25 per person. Go to www.roxeyballet.com for more information. Or call 609-397-7616.

Feb 21, FINISH LINE CELEBRATION! TRACK 2002 Dinner/Dance/Silent Auction, 6:30 cocktails, Silent Auction and Cash Bar, 8:00 Dinner. Place: Jericho National Golf Club
Tickets: $75 per person. For more Information, call 215-794-2154 Tickets are also available at the First National Bank, New Hope

Feb 21 & 22,at 8:00 pm, Riverside Symphonia Mozart Masterpieces, Church of St. John the Evangelist, 44 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ. Mozart's Requiem with The Westminster Singers. Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony No. 41.

Feb 22 - 23, 8 am - 3 pm, Eagle Fire Co. Indoor Market, New Hope Eagle Firehouse, Sugan Rd., New Hope.

Feb 26 , 6:00 pm, An Evening at the Theater Phillips Mill Dinner Theater, New Hope, PA. # of Guests limited to 64. Price per person $60. Call (609) 397-7300 for more information. All proceeds benefit The Riverside Symphonia.

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March 2003 Events

Mar 2 , Train Show, New Hope Eagle Firehouse, Sugan Rd., New Hope. Call 908-755-7989.

Mar 6- 9 - Events in Style March Madness Sale. A March showing and super sale of women's artwear in sizes from 6 to 26--designer fashions for women who want an alternative to the mall at prices up to 80% off retail. Events in Style is located at 36 Perry Street in Lambertville. For more info see our website www.eventsinstyle.com or call 609-397-7900.

May 9 & 10, 2003 at 8:00 pm, Riverside Symphonia's "Vive la France!", Church of St. John the Evangelist, 44 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ. Guest conductor Jan Latham Koenig (Music Director, Strasburg Symphony Orchestra, Strasbourg, France) "Saint-Saens Cello Concerto in A-minor" with cellist Steven Doane. Debussy's "Dances Sacree et Profane" with harpist Andre Tarantiles.

Mar 14 - 16, Mancuso Spring Antique Show, New Hope Eagle Firehouse, Sugan Rd., New Hope. Call 215-862-5828.

Mar 15, Gardenia Ball Doylestown Country Club. Call (609) 397-7300 for more information. All proceeds benefit The Riverside Symphonia.

March 15 & 16, 2003, 10 am - 4 pm, Sat & Sun. Miles of Mules - Artists' Studio Tour: Get a rare glimpse behind-the-scenes at Bucks County artists at work in their studios, as they prepare for the "Miles of Mules" project. Eleven artists, from established names to emerging talents, have already been chosen for the studio tour; all have inspired concepts for their mules that will surprise and delight visitors. It's a great opportunity to see artists in action - and support a worthy cause!

Two studio tours are available. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the tour at the map pick-up location where refreshments will be served. Boxed lunches are also available for $8 (with advance purchase only). Advance tickets are $20 for one tour or $35 for both. (Day of tour: $25 for one tour or $45 for both) Tickets can be purchased in person at the Michener Art Museum, by phone at 215-340-9800

Mar 22, 6:30 p.m. A Treasury of Yiddish Culture. Kehilat HaNahar, 85 W. Mechanic Street, New Hope. An exploration of Jewish music, art, language, radio and theater taught by Michael Steinlauf, Assistant Professor at Gratz College and an internationally-recognized authority on “all things Yiddish”. Cost: $50. To register, call (215) 862-1912 or register on-line at www.kehilathanahar.org.

Mar 22 - 23, 8 am - 3 pm, Eagle Fire Co. Indoor Market, New Hope Eagle Firehouse, Sugan Rd., New Hope.

Mar 29, Zora Day!

Mar 29, Lambertville Education Foundation Annual Fundraising Party. SOLD OUT! Honoring Fred Lewis & the Lewis Family. Eagle Fire House- Sugan & Rt. 202 - New Hope, PA

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April 2003 Events

April 4 , 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM, FREE Community Discussion - The US Constitution and The Patriot Act of 2001. Are there consequences to our personal and political freedoms? Guest expert speakers: Leodard, I Weinglass, Constitutional law practice, NY; David Kairys, Temple Univ. Beasley School of Law; Jan Ting, Temple Univ. Beasley School of Law. Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope Solebury School, 180 W. Bridge St.For more information, call 215-497-8735 or email: lawsonn@bucks.edu.

April 5, 9:00 AM as the day for their Delaware Canal Annual Clean-up. New Hope Partners in Progress (PIP) has again volunteered for clearing debris and trash from the canal bank and waterway. Please join us this year (our 5th) in clearing the canal from Rte. 202 south to Odette's Restaurant in New Hope Borough. We will meet at 9:00 A.M. at the Lock tender's House off of New Street. Wear suitable clothing and bring gloves, long-handled three prong and/or garden type rakes; long handled nets are a help, also. Volunteers who have access to canoes or flat bottomed boats, please bring them. We have had in previous years volunteers with boats who have been instrumental in clearing the waterway and the bank on the other side from the towpath (berm side). Trash bags will be provided. Last year the Friends had 300 hundred volunteers clear the entire 60 mile length of the Delaware Canal State Park from Easton to Bristol. Hopefully, we will meet or exceed that number! A sign up sheet will be provided. If you have any questions, you may call 215.862.0883.

April 6 , 9 AM registration, National MS Society's MS Walk, Flemington, NJ at the Liberty Village Outlets. It is being held on Sunday, April 6, 2003. Walk starts at 10. It is a fun family event where people help make a difference in their community and for people living with multiple sclerosis. People can register by calling 1-800-FIGHT MS or by going on to the website at www.nationalmssociety.org

April 6 , 3 PM, Concordia Chamber Players, Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope-Solebury High School,180 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA. Featuring some of New York's finest musicians in chamber music concerts. Admission: $20--Children free with adult ticket holders. For more information, call 215-297-5972 or go to the website www.concordiaplayers.org.

April 7 , 4 PM, Lecture Series at the Parry Mansion, 45 S. Main St. FREE. Sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society. Call 215-862-5652 for more information.

Apr , Date & Time TBA New York Botanic Antique & Garden Show, Doylestown Country Club. # of Guests 45. Call (609) 397-7300 for more information. All proceeds benefit The Riverside Symphonia.

April 8 - 9 , 7pm, Differences by the United We Roar Opera Company, New Hope-Solebury Elementary School. The fourth graders have formed the "United We Roar Opera Company" and created a totally original opera called "Differences," celebrating diversity and acceptance. The students have written the script, composed the songs, designed and built the set, designed the costumes,and coordinated all the behind the scenes work with the guidance of several teachers at our school and parent volunteers. All are welcome to attend; admission is free!

Apr 10- 20, Godspell, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $22. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

April 13, 5:00 PM , Miles of Mules fundraiser for Yvonne Love's Memory Mule. Please join us at Esca restaurant in New Hope , 18 W Mechanics Street for dinner and a silent auction supporting sponsorship of artist Yvonne Love's "Memory Mule". Tickets are $65 and can be reserved by calling In Rare Form Gallery at 609-397-1006. All profits benefit Miles of Mules organized by the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and the James A Michener Art Museum. Silent Auction includes; Art: Yvonne Love, David Love, Amy Karyn, Brooke Schmidt, Chris Bonner and more.

April 14, 4 PM, Lecture Series at the Parry Mansion, 45 S. Main St. FREE. Sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society. Call 215-862-5652 for more information.

April 21, 4 PM, Lecture Series at the Parry Mansion, 45 S. Main St. FREE. Sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society. Call 215-862-5652 for more information.

Apr 24 - May 4, Footloose, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $22. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

Apr 26 - 27, Shad Festival, Lambertville, NJ. For more information, go to www.Lambertville.org.

April 28, 4 PM, Lecture Series at the Parry Mansion, 45 S. Main St. FREE. Sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society. Call 215-862-5652 for more information.

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May 2003 Events

May 1, 7:30 PM New Hope - Solebury Library - Bridget Wingert, editor of the Bucks County Herald, will talk about her 30 years in the newspaper business and about the many people she has known in the area. 93 W. Ferry St., New Hope.

May 3, "FIRST SATURDAY", Lambertville, NJ . A day long and evening celebration featuring sidewalk sales, special values in shops, live entertainment, specially prepared menus with gourmet food in the restaurants and refreshments in some stores. So far 37 shops are participating. The DOG FASHION WALK is another highlight - from 12 - 3:00 PM in the Central business district - opportunity for dog owners to strut their canine friends. This is the first of "First Saturday" events. Contact 609-397-4002 for more information.

May 7-25, Li'l Abner, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $22. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

May 8, 7:30 PM New Hope - Solebury Library - Bob Griffiths, an expert on the Bucks County "Genius Belt" days, will talk about the lives of our celebrated neighbors, where they lived and what brought them here.

May 10 - 11, NEW HOPE Healthy Living EXPO at the Eagle Fire Hall, corner of Sugan Rd and Rt. 202, New Hope,PA. Learn and experience with all your senses - Explore holistic health options such as: Astrology, Herbs, Crystals, Reiki, Foot Reflexology, Massage Therapy, Aura-Photography,Nutrition, Animal Communication. Tickets $5 at the door. For more information or to reserve a table, contact 215-453-7371, Email: nvm@bellatlantic.net or visit the website at www.newvisionsmagazine.com.

May 11 - 18, The Spring Native Plant Sale at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve will be
held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each weekend day. Over 200 species of high-quality native perennials, vines, ferns, shrubs and trees will be offered for sale in time for spring planting. All of the plants are nursery-propagated; none are collected from the wild. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and help you choose the best plants for your site. Free resource materials available. Admission to the plant sale and parking are free. Refreshments for sale. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve's Visitor Center, located 2.5 miles south of New Hope on 1635 River Road (PA Rt. 32) and convenient to I-95. For detailed directions and a link to Mapquest, please check our website, www.bhwp.org. For more information, contact Nancy Beaubaire at 215-862-2924.

May 12, Golf Fundraiser for the New Hope Visitor's Center, Heron Glen Golf Course, Rt. 202, Ringoes, NJ. Shotgun start - noon Cost: $125.00, includes greens fees, cart, driving range, $5 gift certificate allowance, lunch, wine/beer/barbeque,prizes & awards ceremony. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for interior furnishings and outdoor landscaping for the New Hope Visitors Center. For more information, call 215-862-2102.

May 16, 4:30 PM, Dedication of the Re-Opening of the New Hope Visitors Center, at the corner of South and Mechanic Streets. Cash bar & Hors d'oeuvres to follow at Karla's Restaurant - 5:00 - 6:00 PM.

May 16- May 17, 8:00 PM, Leslie Orofino- HOORAY FOR LOVE, Cabaret at Odette's, New Hope, with guest singer Gene Cavanaugh. A celebration of the life and lyrics of academy award winner and first woman to be elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Dorothy Fields. Musical director and pianist, Ross Patterson. For Reservations for the Cabaret - Call Odette's (215) 862-3000. Dinner is available before and after every show. For more info, go to www.leslieorofino.com.

May 17, 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Fashion Fever, Main St. in New Hope, PA. Professional Fashion Show that will take place on S. Main St. between Bridge St and the Cannon. Open to everyone. Live and DJ music, food, and other activities. Raffle drawings held each hour. Sign up NOW - Only 200 VIP seats available - $20 per person. Profits go to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund. For tickets and information, call 215-862-5010.

May 28 - Jun 15, Fiddler on the Roof, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $22. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

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June 2003 Events

Jun 7, Annual Spring Garden Tour, New Hope Historical Society. For more information, go to www.NewHopeHistoricalSociety.org or call 215-862-5652.

June 11, 6:00 PM at the Logan Inn, New Hope's Volunteer Network, Partners in Progress (PIP) Annual Fundraiser. Dinner at the Logan Inn followed by "Fiddler on a Roof" at the Bucks County Playhouse. Tickets: $45 Available at New Hope Visitors Center or call 215-862-0883

June 13 & 14, Fundraiser for the New Hope Eagle Fire House- Italian hoagie sale. Cost is 4.00 each - drinks are available for an additional 1.00. Business delivery on June 13th is available in the local area for an order of 10 or more hoagies. Individual pre-orders and walk-ins are available on both June 13th and 14th. Call 609-397-3564 for more information. Fax # 215-862-6832.

Jun 14 , Opening Reception for the New Hope Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, A New Hope Arts, Inc. event - partially funded by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Pa. Council on the Arts. For more information, call 215-862-3396, email: newhopearts@aol.com or visit www.newhopeartsinc.org No fee.

Jun 16, Annual Spring Garden Party sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society, held at the Parry Mansion, 45 S. Main St., New Hope, PA. For more information, call 215-862-5652 or go to www.NewHopeHistoricalSociety.org .

Jun 18 - July 6, Titanic, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $22. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

Jun 22, Revolution on the River in Lambertville. Celebration of the 225th anniversary of the historic river crossing by General Washington & the Continental army on their way to winning the pivotal Battle of Monmouth. Delaware River on the picnic grounds of the Delaware Valley Powerboat Association -- behind the Inn at Lambertville Station. Tickets are $10 for adults, children (must be accompanied by adult) under 12 are free. Tickets available at: Lambertville City Hall, Lambertville Public Library, Homestead Farm Market and Dresswell's. Fun for the whole family! Enjoy summer picnic fare, hear patriotic music performed by the Blawenburg Band, children's activities, fire engine water display, Colonial re-enactors "George Washington" and "Molly Pitcher". (Attendees are encouraged to walk to the celebration as parking is limited!)

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July 2003 Events

Jul 4 , 4th of July Celebration

Jul 5, 6 PM, Concert under the Stars, Riverside Symphonia at Tinicum Park.

Jul 9 - 20 ,The Scarlet Pimpernel, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $22. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

Jul 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 8:00 PM, Jul 13 & 27 at 7:30 PM and Jul 20 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM.The Bridge Street Theatre first performance "Three Days of Rain," by Richard Greenberg. Performance at the Center Club in Lambertville, NJ. Tickets are $20, $18 for students and seniors. Call now to reserve your space - 215-862-6115.

Jul 12, gates open 6 PM, Fireworks Spectacular, To help kick off the "Summer of the Mule," the James A. Michener Art Museum and UNIVEST will host a Star-Spangled Outdoor Concert on Sat evening featuring a spectacular, extended fireworks display and music by the Bill Holcombe Band in Doylestown's Central Park. All are invited to celebrate with a fun-filled evening of entertainment for family and friends. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, favorite picnic fare or browse the food court for grilled food, beverages, snacks and ice cream. Gates open at 6pm for picnicking and the concert starts at 8 pm. Proceeds from the concert will help support the Michener Art Museum. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for kids 3-16 (children under 3 free); day of concert tickets $18 for adults and $10 for kids. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Michener Art Museum, at any UNIVEST branch in Doylestown, or at the Doylestown Township Building, as well as online at: www.michenerartmuseum.org (there is a $4 handling charge per order for tickets ordered online). Please note that tickets are limited, so advance purchase is strongly advised.

July 13, Buckingham Township begins its Sunday night concert series at Holicong Park with a blues performance by the Eric Steckel Band. 215.794.8834.

July 16, Storyteller Vicki Town will present international folk and fairy tales at the Tyro Grange. 215.794.8834.

July 18, The New Hope Arts Commission opens its Summer 2003 program at the Stephen Buck Memorial Theatre, New Hope, with The 4 Stages of Divadom, an operatic performance showcasing the four stages of a diva's life. Held in conjunction with the International School of Performing Arts, the opening night program will feature divas Diana Reed, Susan Whitenack, Lauren Phipps and Tina Nelson performing arias from well-known operas. 215.862.1699.

July 19, The New Hope Arts Commission will present students from the International School of Performing Arts in Voicing the Youth of the Community. 215.862.1699.

Jul 19, 10 AM. – 4 PM (rain or shine) Community Open House, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, FREE ADMISSION for all activities and refreshments. Join in a fun day of free activities for adults and children, including guided wildflower walks, refreshments and featuring bluegrass music of Jericho Mountain Grass. Activities especially for children include the popular balloon artist, Dave Pollock, as well as nature craft activities and a contest. This is a perfect opportunity to take a guided tour of the Preserve, experience the natural beauty of our meadows, woodlands, ponds, and Pidcock Creek, and find out about our year-round programs. For more information contact: Nancy Beaubaire, Director of Communications (215) 862-2924

Jul 19, 11 AM - 4 PM Not Too Shabby presents Bill Booz as the Featured Artist of the Month for July The inspiring works of Bill Booz, nature photographer, will be featured during the month of July at Not Too Shabby, 30 W Bridge Street in New Hope, Pennsylvania. You are invited to come out and enjoy these riveting shots of the unspoiled beauty of America's first frontier. For more information, please contact Not Too Shabby @ 215-862-7093 or visit www.nottooshabbypa.com and click on featured artist.

Jul 19, 6:30 PM. Please join us for a NIGHT IN JAPAN, a benefit for the New Hope Arts Commission and for the Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. Food-Music-Japanese Treasures-Silent Auction-Featured artists: Afi Toro, Toshiko, Keico Watanabe, and Nobuhiro Mizuma. The Gallery, 156 S. Main St., New Hope, PA.

July 20, Sun. Buckingham Township presents its Sunday night concert series at Holicong Park with The Crawdaddies performing their music combining the energy of classic Cajun and Zydeco rhythms.

July 20, Sun., The Nockamixon Historical Soc. will begin free Sunday outdoor band concerts at the Palisades Middle School. The Mudflaps will provide old time rock 'n roll . A cruisin' that day will feature antique classic and custom cars. 610-847-2798.

July 22, Tues. Buckingham Township is honoring the local theatrical hub, Town and Country Players, by buying the "house" for the performance of Peter Pan. 215-794-8834.

Jul 23 - Aug 3, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $22. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

July 26, The performance on the New Hope Arts Commission's agenda will be Puppets Inside Out, featuring Steve Abrams. The 2 pm performance will include a demonstration of puppet making in addition to a show featuring Aesop's Fables. 215.862.1699.

July 27, Sun. Buckingham Township continues its Sunday night concert series at Holicong Park with a performance of Four Feet Two Shoes"and the Golden Harp Irish Dancers. 215.794.8834.

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August 2003 Events

Aug - Sep, Every Thursday 7-9 PM. A Natural Life Gallery - Sanctuary - Fine art nature & wildlife photography, Stained glass, Blown glass, Stone Sculpture, Butterfly Collection and nature related art. 115 South Main St., New Hope, PA / Closed Tuesday.

Aug 1, Fri. There will be a Theater Arts Workshop at the Buckingham Township building. 215-794-8834.

Aug 1 & 2, Fri/Sat The New Hope Arts Commission presents a gala featuring the Make Believe Players in the late Marilyn Gerold's original musical version of The Wizard of Oz at the Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope. The Sat. performance will be at 1 pm only. 215-862-1699.

Aug 2, Sat. The New Hope Arts Commission presents Jenny Bray at 7:30 pm with a talent show featuring the students in her acting and singing classes. 215-862-1699.

Aug 6 - 24, Oklahoma , Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $24. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

Aug. 9, Sat. By popular demand the New Hope Arts Commission brings back the New Hope Poetry Slam. Anyone wishing to participate in the event should contact Paul Licitra, 215-862-1699.

Aug 9-10, Showcase the Arts, a New Hope Arts, Inc. event. Showcase will be in locations throughout the town and will include visual, performing, and literary arts. The town wide celebration will feature family activities, special shows and sales, performances and other activities in addition to the festive and fun filled “Restaurant Row” dinner featuring food by some of the areas finest chefs and restaurants. Call 215-862-3396 for more information. For more information, go to www.newhopeartsinc.org

Aug 10, 1 -4 PM, Not Too Shabby...will host Suzanne Hendershot, decorative painting artist. Suzanne Hendershot breathes new life into vintage furniture with style and pizzazz. Her pieces are unique, functional and beautiful, and will be admired and treasured for years to come. Meet Suzanne as she demonstrates her artistic styles and experience this art form that is steeped in tradition and history. Not Too Shabby... 30 W Bridge Street, New Hope PA. www.nottooshabbypa.com

Aug. 10, Sun. The Nockamixon Historical Soc. continues its free Sunday outdoor band concerts at the Palisades Middle School with Sundance, providing country and western music. 610-847-2798.

Aug. 10, 9PM, Tempest appearing at John & Peter's.

Aug 12, 7 PM– 9 PM, Opening Reception for Returning to the Spirits Paintings by Ritch Gaiti to appear at Triumph Brewery 400 Union Square, New Hope, PA. Returning to the Spirits is a compilation of paintings, which commemorates the southwest. The people, the horses and the buffalo are memorialized through a series of paintings portrayed in a pictorial voyage through a spiritual world founded in the earth and nature. Paintings on display July 28 through Sept 2003

Aug 13, noon to 1 PM, The Prallsville Mill will resume the Brown Bag Lunch Program on Wed with a book discussion of More Than Petticoats: Remarkable New Jersey Woman. Authors, Carol J. Binkowski and Lynn Wenzel will read and answer questions concerning their newly released book. Bring your packed lunch. Prallsville Mill, Rt 29, just north of Stockton NJ. Phone 609-397-3586.

August 13, Wed. Buckingham Township is sponsoring a Share Your Pet Night. Call 215-794-8834 for details. .

Aug 15 - 17, The New Hope Open, GLTA sanctioned Tennis Tournament, New Hope PA. Registration deadline Aug 1. Contact Mary Howarth, Tournament Director at 215-862-1234.

Aug 16, 3 PM, the Roxey Ballet Company will present the Annual Hot Summer Nights Choreographic Showcase at the Steven J. Buck Theatre located at 180 West Bridge Street in New Hope, PA. This premier event features original works by professional, cutting edge choreographers. All work presented by professional and up and coming Roxey Ballet II artists and advanced students of the Mill Ballet School. Tickets for the showcase are $26.50 for Adults and $19.50 for seniors, disabled and children under age 12. A Pre-performance discussion and reception for all ages will be held in the theatre lobby at 1:30 p.m. and its cost is $10 per person. A gala salsa reception featuring Latin cuisine, spirits and music will be held at the Canal Studios in Lambertville, NJ at 6 p.m. The reception includes a raw bar and champagne party. Rhythm of the Hearts will be providing the musical entertainment for the celebration. The cost to attend this reception is $50 per person. To order tickets, please call (609) 397-7616 ext. 807.

Aug 21, 7:30 PM, An exclusive benefit for The Writers Room of Bucks County, RIVER HUSTON'S one-woman show, "Sex, Cellulite, and Large Farm Equipment: One Girl's Guide to Living and Dying" at Poco's Comedy Club, 625 N. Main St. Doylestown. Tickets are $20 each in advance, $25 at the door. All ticket proceeds benefit The Writers Room of Bucks County, a nonprofit writers' center. 215-348-1663

Aug 23, 7:30 PM. The Downtown Performing Arts Center presents Peter Pan as part of the Summer Intensive Program. The actors range in age from 6 through 17 and live through Bucks and Hunterdon counties. Performance held at the Deer Park Community Auditorium in New Hope, PA. It is located on the grounds of Deer Park Community church on Lower Mountain Road (off Route 202) in New Hope. Tickets are $6.00 each and available at the door. Please call the studio at 609-397-3337 for more information.

Aug 24, Sun. Big Band music will be heard at the Palisades Middle School sponsored by the Nockamixon Historical Soc. 610-847-2708.

Aug 27 - Sep 7, Victor Victoria, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20-$24. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

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September 2003 Events

Through Sep, Leonard Nelson Exhibition - Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio is currently showing an exhibition of prints created by American abstract expressionist Leonard Nelson (1912 - 1993). The show will continue through September 2003.

Daily through Oct 31, 2 p.m., Guided Tours of Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Join a guide for an hour-long walk through woods, meadows, along a pond and Pidcock Creek. Enjoy an abundance of wildflowers, birds and wildlife. Learn about the natural history of the region and about the plants and animals you see. Fee: Preserve members- Free; Non-members: Walk included with paid admission: Adults-$5, Seniors (62+)-$3, Children 4 though 14- $2, Under 4-free. Preserve is located 2.5 miles south of New Hope on 1635 River Rd (PA Rt. 32) and convenient to I-95. For more information, visit www.bhwp.org or contact Gabrielle Sivitz (215) 862-2924.

Sep 1 - 30 - Tesori - 220 Union Square Dr. New Hope, PA - Anniversary Sale - Whether you’re looking for a gift for someone special or a special gift for yourself, you are sure to find it at Tesori. Our children’s section offers items from adorable stuffed to fanciful hand puppets, lamps and accent furniture pieces. Stop in and see us during your next visit to New Hope! 215.862.7172.

Sep - Dec 1 PM - Lambertville and New Hope Walks - Every town has its secrets, and they'll be uncovered at the Lambertville-New Hope Walk Company's Mysteries and Scandals Tour. On this 90-minute walk through the city, led by a guide dressed in period costume, you'll be transported back in time to 1870. Cost: $8; $6 for children 15 and under; children under five are free. 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville Station, Lambertville, NJ 08530.

Sep 6, starting at 10:30 AM, Treasure Hunt Arts & Events & Canal Boat Ride. Sponsored by the Independent Merchants of New Hope, the day's festivities will include a Treasure Hunt; performances, art shows and crafts demonstrations at participating shops; and an evening canal boat ride with two departures. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad and the New Hope Eagle Fire Co. Special prize drawing with for the shoppers with the most "stamps." Walking maps of New Hope with the sponsor locations will be available.One hour canal boat trip - 6 PM and 8 PM departures. Click here for more info.

Sep 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day, Fall Native Plant Sale at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Visitor Center. Over 200 species of native perennials, vines, ferns, shrubs and trees for sale in time for fall planting. All plants are nursery-propagated; none are wild-collected. Staff and volunteers available to answer questions and help you choose the best plants for your site. Free resource materials. Admission to Plant Sale and parking are free. Located 2.5 miles south of New Hope on 1635 River Rd (PA Rt. 32) and convenient to I-95. For more information, visit www.bhwp.org or contact Nancy Beaubaire (215) 862-2924.

Sep 10 - 21, On the Town, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $24. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

Sep 10, 9 PM & 11 PM. Anthony Gomes appears at John & Peter’s. A dynamic new star of the blues scene, Anthony Gomes, will appear in special concert at John & Peter’s, 96 S. Main Street in New Hope, PA. Shows at 9PM & 11PM. Advance tickets are available for $12. For information and reservations call 215-862-0823.

Sep 13,Roxey Ballet Company will hold its 9th Annual "Nutcracker" Auditions at the Canal Studios,243 North Union Street in Lambertville, NJ. Audition times are 1-2 p.m. for ages 4-6, 2:15-3:15 p.m. for ages 7-10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. for ages 11-13, 4:45-5:45 p.m. for ages 14-18 and 5:45-6:45 p.m. for ages19 and older. $20 audition fee. Dancers: arrive 1/2 hour before scheduled audition time & fill out registration form before entering the audition. Late arrivals will not be permitted to audition. Call (609) 397-7616 or visit www.roxeyballet.com.

Sep 14, 3 PM - 6 PM - Cost: Free - Havana Bar and Restaurant - Eric Steckel has amazed, captivated and charmed audiences throughout the Allentown area with his passionate blues singing and guitar playing. The eleven-year old boy wonder has been picking and blowing the harmonica on the stage since he was eight. 105 S Main St., New Hope, PA 18938. 215-862-9897.

Sep 18, 6 PM, at the New Hope Eagle Fire Company, N. Sugan Road, New Hope. New Hope Partners in Progress presents "HOE-DOWN 2003" Tickets $35 available at the New Hope Visitors Center or call 215-862-0883. Enjoy square dancing with a professional caller. Auction, entertainment, Fried chicken, barbecues, hot dogs, hamburger, roasted vegetables, yummy desserts and more. Cash bar.

Sep 19 - 21, Friday - 10 AM - 7 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday - 10 AM - 4 PM - Shop in the Park - Events in Style hosts its 3rd annual Shop in the Park extravaganza. A sales event featuring high-quality, designer art wear and accessories selling at up to 80% off the original cost. Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA - (609) 397-7900 visit www.eventsinstyle.com

Sep 19 - 21,8:00 PM,The vocal trio, Boulevard East, returns to Odette's on Sept. 19 & 20 with their new show, "ACT II." Odette's
South River Road, New Hope, PA. 215-862-3000.

Sep 20, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Fall Flowers -The Amazing Aster Family. This class will focus on the showiest group of fall bloomers, which includes sunflowers, goldenrods and asters. Learn about these unique flowers and their reproductive strategies. Class begins indoors and ends on the trails; wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Fee: $8-Preserve members; $12-Non-members. Pre-registration suggested; call (215) 862-2924. Preserve is located 2.5 miles south of New Hope on 1635 River Rd (PA Rt. 32) and convenient to I-95. For more information, visit www.bhwp.org or contact Gabrielle Sivitz (215) 862-2924.

Sep 20-21, Arts and Crafts Auction Weekend - A joint venture between David Rago and his partner, Suzanne Perrault, the gallery handles private sales of American and English Art Tile from 1880 to 1960. - Perrault-Rago Gallery, Rago Auction House, 333 North Main St., Lambertville, NJ Call 609-397-9374 for more information.

Sep 24 - Oct 5, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $24. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

Sep 26, 4 to 8 pm. The New Hope Eagle Ladies Auxilliary will be having a Pizza and Grill Night. A variety of items will be available - all items are $4.00 and under. Serving will be in the banquet hall at the Fire Co.

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October 2003 Events

Every weekend in Oct & 1st weekend in Nov, Warminster: 10:30 AM & 1:15 PM, New Hope: 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM, Fall Foliage Excursions, New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, Enjoy the sights and sounds of the fall scenery over the length of the railroad. Visit www.newhoperailroad.com or call 215-862-2332 for more info.

Thru - Dec 1 PM - Lambertville and New Hope Walks - Every town has its secrets, and they'll be uncovered at the Lambertville-New Hope Walk Company's Mysteries and Scandals Tour. On this 90-minute walk through the city, led by a guide dressed in period costume, you'll be transported back in time to 1870. Cost: $8; $6 for children 15 and under; children under five are free. 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville Station, Lambertville, NJ 08530.

Oct 2, New Hope Historical Society Annual Coach Tour, More information to follow. For more information, call 215-862-5652 or go to www.NewHopeHistoricalSociety.org .

Oct 3, 8pm, Oct 4, 8pm - "Piaf Remembered: A Tribute"- Cabaret at Odette's in New Hope PA presents.Juliette Kokas tribute to French legend, Edith Piaf. The songs presented for the evening will be filled with exuberance, defiance, yearning, melancholy, desperation, madness and pride. Odette's, South River Road in New Hope, Pa. (215) 862-3000

Oct. 4-5, The 10th Annual New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival will exhibit juried fine art mediums and artistic crafts. Call 215-598-3301

Oct. 4 -Takes place on River Road in Uhlerstown - The 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival, a lively family event, celebrating nature, community and self. Hayrides, workshops, music, pig roast dinner and much more. Call 610.982.5460 for more information.

Oct. 4 - First Annual Octoberfest in Union Square! Co-sponsored by Michener Art Museum and Triumph Brewing Co. - First Annual Octoberfest featuring many local breweries, including Triumph, along with local crafters, live music and more. Live German music, face Painter, stilt walker, balloon artist, crafters, great food & eight local breweries pouring samples ($15 charge), All proceeds to benefit the James A. Michener Art Museum.

Oct. 5, Silent Auction: 3:00pm - 4:15pm - Live Auction: 4:30pm The Canal Studio, Lambertville. Roxey Ballet Company - Fall Fundraising - 3rd Annual “Reach For The Stars” Auction Featuring live music and dancing. Fine Art Works, Jewelry, Sports Memorabilia, Baby Sitting Services, Numerous Giveaways, Bed and Breakfast packages, Products and Services, Dining Certificates, and more. Tickets: $15 at the door and $10 in advance, price includes wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Oct 8 - 26, Nunsense. . .A-Men, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $24. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.

Oct 11, 6 to 9 pm - Preview Reception of "Works of Pennsylvania Painters & The New Hope Circle" In a benefit exhibition celebrating the opening and of the James A. Michener Art Museum in New Hope, Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio presents its 3-year anniversary exhibition celebrating the Works of Pennsylvania Painters & The New Hope Circle. Works on display Oct 12 - Nov 16.

Oct 11 & 12, 12 - 5 PM, Oktoberfest, Riverhorse Brewery, 80 S. Lambert Ln, Lambertville. BBQ & Beer Garden. No cover charge. Entertainment.

Oct 11, 18, 25, 2003 Sat. 8:30 AM- "Birds and Their Habitat Walks" at Honey Hollow. Bucks County Audubon Society offers a special series of guided walks: The walk is open to all ages. Costs are free, donations are welcome. Contact Bucks County Audubon Society administrative office at 215-297-5880. Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope.

Oct 11,12 - Nov 16, Preview reception Saturday, Oct 11, 6 to 9 pm. - Preview Reception of "Works of Pennsylvania Painters & The New Hope Circle" In a benefit exhibition celebrating the opening and of the James A. Michener Art Museum in New Hope, Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio presents it's 3-year anniversary exhibition Celebrating the Works of Pennsylvania Painters & The New Hope Circle.

Oct 12, Sun. For more than 20 years, the Covered Bridge Bike Ride has started and finished at Tinicum Park. The ride consists of five rides geared to different abilities. 215.504.2140 or www.cbbikeclub.org

Oct 13, 7:15 PM- Fantasy and Reality - The Kalmia Club - Guest speaker Liz Mitchell has combined her creative and verbal skills to produce pottery, printmaking and handmade books while also working as an instructor, lecturer, artist in residence and chronicler of her life's events. Come see Ms. Mitchell's artwork and hear her speak. More info: Jean A. Michell 609-397-8057 or Catherine Lundie 908-996-9843, 39 York Street, Lambertville, NJ

Oct 14, 7:30pm - Rose Tree park "Hawk Watch" Free public program. Jim Lockyer tells about the Rose Tree Park hawk Watch, the oldest and largest hawk watch in the Philadelphia area. Light refreshments served. Contact Bucks County Audubon Society administrative office at 215-297-5880

Oct 18 & 19, 11am-4pm, Pumpkin Festival, Union Vineyards. music, winery tours, hayrides, crafters, food vendors, pumpkin painting for kids. $5 adults, $2.50 Children under 21. 908-788-0400. www.unionville vineyards.com

Oct 19, 11am-5pm, Lambertville Historical Society presents "Autumn House Tour" The 10 sites include: classic Victorians; a luxury bed-and-breakfast in an 1820 stone farmhouse, a very handsome church; three historic buildings; and the Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead. Back by popular request, there will also be a tour of the Delaware and Raritan Canal. More Info: Karen Cummins 609-397-8267/ Email: kgcpenguin@comcast.net OR 609-397-0770 www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org

Oct 24 & 25, 7 PM, Roxey Ballet Company presents, Fall Fright Night - The Spooktacular Ballet ” Dracula” Location: Villa Victoria Theater, Ewing, NJ. Tickets: Adults $26.50, Seniors, Disabled and Children Under 12, $23.50. Come meet the cast of Dracula and the Roxey Ballet Co. Board Of Directors at the Opening Night Costume Party Reception backstage directly after the performance 9pm - 11pm Tickets are $30.00. Prizes will be given for the best costume! For more information go to www.millballetschool.com.

Oct 24-26, 31, 6 PM & 8 PM, Halloween Trains, New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, Trick or Treat Trains where children get dressed up and also Halloween Trains for the families and adults that will be a little more scary. Visit www.newhoperailroad.com or call 215-862-2332 for more info.

Oct 24-26, 30-31, Nov 1, 7 PM-10 PM, The Graves Hotel Haunted House, Sleepy Hollow Hayrides, Haunted hayride through 230 acres farm. Live bands, refreshments, bon fires. Go to www.activeacresfarm.com for more information. For the kids: 11 AM - 3:30 PM, Pumpkin Patch Hayrides, Hayride, pick your pumpkin, ride ponies, balloon typhoon and maze! 881 Highland Road, Newtown, PA. 215-860-6855 for more information.

Oct 25, 6:30pm, Kehilat Ha Nahar Hosts Their First Annual Fundraiser - Broadway In Bucks County celebrates the Progressive Jewish Community of Bucks County -Appetizers served Auction Preview 8PM: Silent auction closes Dinner served
8:30-9PM: Live auction Live music & Dancing throughout the evening. CONTACT: ROBINLARSEN 215-862-3396. Lambertville, NJ

Oct 29 - Nov 9, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. Tickets $20 - $24. For information and reservations, call (215) 862-2041.