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The New Hope Auto Show, normally held every August,
has been cancelled for the first time in its 46 year history. School
district officials said that the show grounds and parking areas will be
affected by the construction of a new school building, during the normal
show time in August.
BARC is accepting original works depicting Bucks Co. landmarks to be
considered for the 12th annual BARC Holiday Card Series. Submissions should
be in oil or water color and incorporate a generic holiday theme.
215.794.0800 ex. 312.
Thru Aug. 2, 2003, Sats. Only
Howell Living History Farm, Lambertville, evening hayrides. Visitors can
take self-guided tours, picnic in the pine grove and join a marshmallow
roast. 609.737.3299.
August 1, 2003, Fri.
There will be a Theater Arts Workshop at the Buckingham Twnshp. building.
215.794.8834.
Aug. 1 & 2, 2003, 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. 2003, 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. 8 & 9, 2003, Fri-Sat.
The New Hope Arts =, Inc's "Showcase the Arts of New Hope" is a weekend
event to celebrate the arts and artists of Greater New Hope and includes
visual, performing and literary arts. This year's event will focus on the
culinary arts and will honor the exceptional restaurants and chefs of the
area who continue to bring national attention to the New Hope area, while
contributing so much to the community itself. 215.862.3396.
Aug. 9, 2003, 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.
August 9 & 10, 2003 - Showcase the Arts of New
Hope Weekend
Food Glorious Food at the heart of this town-wide celebration of the
arts.
The weekend event will feature performances, exhibitions and children’s
activities, culminating in a dinner/celebration of the Culinary Arts where
guests will enjoy a diverse sampling of great wines and fabulous food
prepared by some of the area’s finest chefs.
The August 10 dinner will feature offerings from Hamilton’s Grill Room,
Marsha Brown’s, Triumph Brewery, Café Europa, Slack’s Market, Smithfield’s
Market, Lilly’s on the Canal, Dish Catering, Bill Gill, Thomas Sweet, and
Variete Gourmet Foods among others. The parking lot at Union Square will be
transformed into Restaurant Row with area chefs serving everything from
roast suckling pig to savory Southern dishes in intimate café like settings.
The event celebrates the culinary community and the amazing diversity and
quality of fine and family dining available in the New Hope area.
Other restaurants will participate by preparing food to be presented during
the cocktail hour. Doors open at 6PM and tickets for the party are $35 in
advance and $40 at the door. For tickets call 215-862-3396 or Newhopearts@aol.com.
Tickets are also available at Farley’s Bookstore and C’est la Vie French
Bakery & Café in New Hope and at Riverbank Arts in Stockton, New Jersey.
Click here for more details
Earlier posted preview:
Showcase the Arts of New Hope, a weekend event to celebrate the arts and
artists of New Hope, Pennsylvania and environs, at locations throughout the town. In past years this event has featured
the French connection by sponsoring a Bastille Day celebration. This year
the New Hope Arts, Inc. committee has decided to expand the event to include
an even broader sampling of the arts of the area – including visual –
performing and literary arts.
Each year New Hope Arts Inc. will continue to feature a special “central
theme” for the weekend event. This year’s event will focus on the Culinary
Arts and will honor the exceptional restaurants and chefs of the area who
continue to bring national attention to New Hope while contributing so much
to the community itself.
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.
Volunteers, performers, artists and area businesses interested in
participating may contact New Hope Arts, Inc. at 215-862-3396 or Newhopearts@aol.com.
New Hope Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization and all
donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. This project is partially
funded by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Partners for
the Arts and the 5 County Arts Fund administered by the Greater Philadelphia
Cultural Alliance.
August 10, 2003 Sunday
New Hope's Annual Waiter's Race
The Ferry Street Landing at the River - 10am
Click here for details
Aug. 10, 2003, 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.
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August 10, 2003
Recording Artists Tempest to Appear at John & Peter's
The dynamic California-based Celtic Rock band Tempest with 10 critically
acclaimed CDs to their credit will appear at John & Peter's, 96 S. Main
Street in New Hope on Sunday, August 10, 2003, from 9PM- 1AM. |
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August 10, 2003
Not Too Shabby...will host Suzanne Hendershot, decorative painting
artist on August 10 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.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. Click
here for add'l info in PDF |
Aug. 11, 2003, Mon.
Vita Education Services has again been chosen as the beneficiary of the
Second Annual Dan Dubyk Memorial Golf Tournament to be held at Jericho
National Golf Club, New Hope. 215.343.l8121 or e-mail
lmkolva@comcast.net
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August 12, 2003 7pm – 9pm - Open
Artists Reception
Returning to the Spirits - Paintings by Ritch Gaiti to appear at
Triumphs Brewery 400 Union Square, New Hope, Pa
Paintings on display: July 28 the through September 28, 2003 |
August 13, 2003, Wed.
Buckingham Township is sponsoring a Share Your Pet Night. Call 215.794.8834
for details.
August 13-17, 2003, Wed. - Sun.
The 55th Middletown Grange Fair takes place at the fairgrounds in
Wrightstown. All classes are open to the public and exhibitors do not have
to be grange members. Contact William Gardner, 397 Brownsburg Rd., Newtown,
PA 18940, for complete details.
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August 15, 2003 Friday
Vanishing Scenes from Bucks County, color photography exhibit by Sue Ann
Rainey. An exhibit of recent color photographs of Central Bucks County
barns, buildings and landscapes. Dates of show: August 11–Sept. 6, 2003.
Reception: Friday, August 15, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free to the public.
See attached PDF for more info. |
August 16, 2003
On Saturday, August 16th at 3 P.M. 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. 17, 2003, Sun.
Friends of the Delaware Canal are sponsoring a Canal Boat Dinner, an evening
of food, wine, music and surprises. 215.862.2021 or
fodc@erols.com
Aug. 22-23, 2003, Fri.-Sat.
New Hope Cyber Café has expanded its Cyber Rocks summer concert series 8 to
11 pm every Fri. and Sat. for the remainder of the summer. The $5 per person
includes the concert and unlimited computer use for the evening. The Café is
located at New York Bagel Café, South York Rd., New Hope. 215.862.5779.
Aug. 23, 2003, Sat.
The Hunterdon Folk Exchange presents its 19th annual Old Time Fiddle Contest
at Howell Living History Farm. New this year: Junior Division for children
12 and under. Fiddlers wanted. Call 908.479.1555.
Aug. 23, 2003, Sat.
Julie Baer, daughter of David and Bette Baer, will sign copies of her
children's book, "I Only Like What I Like", at Farley's Bookshop .
215.862.22452 or visit www.juliebaer.com.
August 24, 2003, Sun.
Big Band music will be heard at the Palisades Middle School sponsored by the
Nockamixon Historical Soc. 610.847.2708.
August 24, 2003
Children's Author, Jacqui Lewis will be reading from and signing her new
book at The New Hope Book Cellar, 2 East Ferry, 24 August from 2 to 4. There
will be other children's activities like face painting and bubble blowing.
For more information, call 215 862-6812
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August 27, 2003 Wed.
The Lambertville based Mill Ballet School, official school of the Roxey
Ballet Co, will enter its ninth year of providing world class training
dance for all. All class will be held from September 15, 2003 – May 27,
2004. The school will host an open house for new students on Wednesday,
August 27, 2003 from 12:00pm-8:00pm.
Click here for PDF file with
more info. |
August 28, 2003, Thurs.
The Bucks Co. Dept. of Parks and Rec. will sponsor a bus trip to the U.S.
Open tennis matches. 215.757.0571.
Aug. 28, 2003, Thurs.
Police throughout Pennsylvania will be conducting an "enforcement blitz" to
ensure all motorists are obeying the traffic laws. Be sure you are buckled
up or you may receive a separate ticket if you have a violation.
Aug. 30, 2003, Sat.
Tito Jackson, formerly of the Jackson 5, will perform at Shady Brook Farm,
Yardley. The concert benefits the Garden of Reflection in Lower Makefield,
dedicated to the memory of those Bucks Co. community members who lost their
lives on 9/11. 215.968.1670.
Aug. 30 & 31, 2003, Sat. & Sun.
Visitors can tour all floors of the historic grist mill in beautiful Erwinna,
River Road, with an explanation of the milling process and machinery as it
existed when it operated from 1832 to 1932. 610.847.8304.
Aug. 30-31, 2003, Sat. & Sun.
The Tinicum Civic Assn. will host the annual open house at the Stover Mill
on the Delaware River in Erwinna. Visitors are invited to tour the upper
three floors of the mill. There is also a small museum with artifacts
relating to the canal, farming, milling and the trades. There is also a
signature quilt dating from 1842 . 610.294.9420
Aug. 30-Sept 1, 2003
The 38th Annual Polish American Festival takes place at the National Shrine
of Our Lady of Czestochowa offering Polish food, arts & crafts, dancing and
music on the grounds of the Shrine in Doylestown. 215.345.0600 or visit
www.polishshrine.com
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