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Arts and Entertainment feature by Andrea Di Fabio is brought to you by Italian-American professionals on this page.
Celebrate the season with nights of spectacular music and magical train rides through a winter wonderland
JOSEPH R. CORRATO
PRESIDENT/CEO, SHARON BANK EXECUTIVE OFFICES
jcorrato@sharonbank.com sharonbank.com
(610) 590-1262, ext. 1420
KATHLEEN A. PIPERNO, ESQ.
ATTORNEY, ECKELL SPARKS AUTHOR OF FEARLESS IN HEELS
kathy@perfecttensolutions.com (610) 565-3700, ext. 110
DONALD MOORE
CO-FOUNDER/CO-OWNER: CALISTA SALON & SPA, CALISTA TOOLS, SOCIAL LOUNGE (WEST CHESTER AND DOWNINGTOWN)
domoore@comcast.net deansandfranks.com (610) 399-6677
SILVIO LELLI
CEO, NATIONWIDE WINE & SPIRITS AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, PROLIFLIX.COM
silvio@nationwidewine.com nationwidewine.com
Celebrate the holidays by enjoying Brunch with Santa at Elmwood Park Zoo. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet with your family in the Canopy Gardens Pavilion and meet one of their beloved education animals. Share your holiday wishes with Santa, snap a photo with him, and enjoy exploring the zoo after your scrumptious brunch. Also, Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights, returns with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During this walk- through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment. And congratulations are in order to the Zoo and Executive Director and CEO Al Zone. The zoo recently announced that an anonymous donor has given the land- mark a $30 million gift to fund the construction of a new animal hospital and welcome center. (Recurring events throughout December, Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown Pa., elmwoodparkzoo.org)
Holly Jolly POPS, a Philly POPS Christmas, features the spectacular sounds of the season. Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez returns for her fourth Christmas with the POPS, joined by Broadway sensation and small-screen heart- throb Jordan Donica. Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell presents his usual dazzling, unique, and all-new program with over 300 performers, including The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, The Philadelphia Boys Choir, the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and Santa! (Dec. 3-17, Verizon Hall, Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa., phillypops.org)
At Poppi’s Brick Oven Pizza & Kitchen’s Pizza Making Workshop, kids will create their own pizza for lunch. It’s a fun-filled class featuring trivia and pizza-themed activities,
as well as step-by-step instructions on making their own pie by a member of the Poppi’s staff. Tickets include an apron, chef hat, pizza and toppings, and Pizza Chef Certificate.
(Dec. 3, Poppi’s Brick Oven Pizza & Kitchen, 4709 New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, N.J., poppisbrickoven.com)
The Sons of Italy retreat is a traditional retreat for men at Malvern Retreat House. All men are welcome. Traditional retreats include Mass, conferences (talks), private Adoration, Stations of the Cross and much more. Retreat Director and Speakers are Deacon John Lozano and Father James McGuinn. (Friday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 11, Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Ave., Malvern, Pa., malvernretreat.com)
Experience the magic of riding aboard
the Holiday Lights Express. The festively decorated, 100-year-old heated coaches are covered in thousands of holiday lights. Many trackside neighbors also decorate their homes and yards for passengers to enjoy during the trip through the Red Clay Valley. Check out their Santa Claus Express with a visit from
Santa Claus too! (Recurring dates Dec. 9-30, Wilmington & Western Railroad, 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, Del., wwrr. com/ride/events/holiday-lights.aspx)
All Aboard Di Donato’s Magical Holiday Express! Perfect for kids ages 1-92, experience a train ride through millions of Christmas lights, meet Santa and his elves in his workshop, chat with Mrs. Claus, and so much more. There’s a Holiday Movie tent where you can get your photo with everyone’s favorite Snow- man, walk through a Holiday Village, and enjoy a game of bowling too. (Dec. 1 -23, Di Donato Fun Center, 1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, N.J., didonatofuncenter.com)
At Yuletide at Winterthur, guests can
tour rooms decorated in full holiday splendor in Henry Francis du Pont’s former home. This year’s tour includes several trees inspired by Christmas trees seen at the White House, in conjunction with the exhibition, “Jacqueline Kennedy and H. F. du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House.” Many displays are inspired by the traditions and festivities of the season as enjoyed by du Pont and his family. New this year is a toy train display, featuring Standard Gauge toy trains, presented by the Standard Gauge Module Association. And don’t miss the large-scale gingerbread version of the Winterthur mansion. The gingerbread house will be made by Bredenbeck’s Bakery of Chestnut Hill, Pa. (Recurring dates through Jan. 8, 2023, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Del., winterthur.org)
“Modigliani Up Close” gives visitors to the Barnes Foundation a closer look at how Amedeo Modigliani created his paintings and sculptures. The exhibit explores the iconic artist’s working methods and materials, which contributed to his unique style. (On view through Jan. 29, 2023, Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pa., barnesfoundation.org/)
ANTHONY MIRARCHI
OWNER/VICE PRESIDENT, J.M. PATTON ASSOCIATES, WBENC CERTIFIED
anthonym@jmpatton.com jmpatton.com
(215) 370-9811
DR. JONATHAN PERI
PRESIDENT, MANOR COLLEGE
president@manor.edu manor.edu
(215) 885-2360
PATRICIA MOSESSO
PRESIDENT, MORGAN WENTWORTH, LLC (LEGAL RECRUITERS)
patmosesso@morganwentworth.com morganwentworth.com
(610) 783-0900, ext. 22
NATALIE MAZZU STONE
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES/COMMERCE CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC; CUSTOMIZED FINANCE SOLUTIONS FOR SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
nstone@commercecapitalllc.com commercecapitalllc.com
(609) 477-6576
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Then after Christmas, break out the noise- makers and bubbly and ring in the New Year with dinner and dancing at a one of our favorite restaurants! Check out our dining guide and explore the party options and celebrations near you.
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