Hi Neighbor!
Okay, here’s a little secret: I once taught a dance exercise class in Wayne for maybe a year? It was called Dance Trance — a program my brother started years ago in Florida that grew legs and got licensed all over the world. A few years ago, he sold it to a young dancer who’d been one of the class’s biggest fans (and whose knees could still keep up — unlike my brother’s!).
For a short while, I found myself sashaying, ball-changing, and pirouetting in what used to be Club La Maison. Dance Trance was more challenging than a Zumba class, but not as intense as a full-on jazz or ballet class — the perfect sweet spot for me. I loved it. I’d spend hours at home practicing the routines so I could teach my small but loyal crew of “dance trancers” twice a week. Honestly, I was in the best shape of my life—and had the most fun doing it!
I miss dancing. These days, it seems like the only time I get to bust a move like that is at a wedding or while watching a live band, though I recently sprained my ankle ... READ MORE
Keep those dance moves alive — life’s too short not to!
Regina
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Offcuts by Cat Russell
August 15th, 6 PM-9 PM
Colonna Contemporary, 4 Louella Ct, Wayne
A solo show by Appalachian multi-disciplinary artist, Cat Russell.
Colonna Contemporary is proud to present Offcuts, a solo exhibition by collage artist Cat Russell, opening August 15th at the gallery. The show brings together a new body of work built from the margins, the trimmings, the edges, the discarded pages that once lived other lives.
In an age dominated by speed, efficiency, and content churn, Offcuts offers a quiet act of defiance. Each work, constructed from scraps of old comics, Gustave Doré engravings, tagboard, and forgotten pages, is cut and assembled by hand, layer by layer. The result: narrative-driven scenes and dreamlike abstractions that honor process as much as outcome.
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August is sizzling on the Main Line with new Pilates studios, drop-in childcare, Greek coffee, and more! Stay cool, neighbor.
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JUST DANCE
Salsa Night on the Plaza
Sunday, August 17
5–9 PM
Hotel West & Main, Conshohocken
Spice up your Sunday night with a vibrant evening of music, movement, and fun! Hotel West & Main and Natalia’s Muse Dance Studio are bringing salsa to the suburbs with an outdoor dance party for all skill levels.
- 5–6 PM – Beginner-friendly salsa lesson
- 6–9 PM – Open-air Salsa Social with special guest DJ
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WCS Social – West Coast Swing Dance Night
Friday, August 22
8 PM–12 AM
Pivot MLB, Ardmore, PA
Get ready to dance the night away at this high-energy West Coast Swing Social! The evening kicks off with a FREE beginner workshop at 8 PM, followed by social dancing from 8:30 PM to midnight. The DJ will keep the floor moving with an awesome California Mix—WCS, hustle, night club, two-step, cha cha, and more! Details
SoulJoel Presents The Discoteks 70’s Dance Party
Saturday, August 23, 7 PM
Historic SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown
Get ready to boogie all night at the ultimate 70’s dance party! Join The Discoteks as they bring the infectious energy of disco and funk to the gorgeous SunnyBrook Ballroom. Details
Hotel West & Main’s First Annual Music Festival
September 6 & 7
46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken
FREE with RSVP | VIP & Reserved Seating Available
Hotel West & Main is bringing the heat this September with a two-day outdoor music festival celebrating some of Pennsylvania’s top talent. With high-energy headliners Reckless X and Rhythm Kings, and a stacked lineup of local favorites, this is the ultimate weekend of music, food, and community in the heart of Conshohocken. Details
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Call for Artists – Exhibit Opportunity
Tredyffrin Township Building
Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 24
Tredyffrin Township Arts Commission invites Tredyffrin painters to participate in an exhibit in September 2025. All work will be original, and will be displayed in the lobby of the Tredyffrin Township Building on Duportail Road in Berwyn.
Open to artists who reside in or are based in Tredyffrin Township. Artwork may be offered for sale. Details
T&E Care 18th Annual Fall Fest – “Cheers to 20 Years!”
Saturday, September 20
6–10 PM
Waynesborough Country Club, Paoli
Join T&E Care for an unforgettable evening celebrating 20 years of supporting the T/E community! This year’s Fall Fest theme, “Cheers to 20 Years!”, promises great food, entertainment, and community spirit. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and live music by The Key-Duo, an engaging acoustic act you won’t want to miss. Can’t attend? Donations are welcome to help T&E Care continue its mission of supporting neighbors in need. Details
Unity in Our Community – 7th Annual Block Party
Saturday, August 23
12–4 PM
Highland Avenue, Wayne
Wrap up summer with a FREE afternoon of food, music, and community fun! Enjoy kids’ and teen activities, arts & crafts, live music and dance performances, inflatable games, a dunk tank, and more. The 76ers Drumline, Sixers Stixers, and Steppers Team will be back to wow the crowd!
Help us help kids: Donate stuffed school bookbags—drop them off at the Radnor Township Building (301 Iven Ave) through August 22, or bring them to the event. Bookbags can be purchased at bagsinbulk.com. Details
Rescued on the Runway
Sunday, September 14
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Media
Raffle baskets, lunch, music and most importantly adoptable pets strutting down the runway! Proceeds benefit Providence Animal Center and Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals. Details
Bike the Brandywine
Saturday, September 20
Three scenic loops that take in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Routes with distances of 25, 45, and 62 miles will be offered, each with a unique and thrilling experience for both the recreational and more avid seasoned cyclist.
The Brandywine Conservancy has dedicated itself to help preserve water quality and quantity in the region for over 55 years. Connect your wheels with water on this scenic and well-supported ride. Proceeds from the ride benefit the Conservancy’s land and water conservation work. Details
The Oaks Adventure Pass is your all-access ticket to fun!
This incredible pass unlocks All the Thrills at Arnold's Entertainment Center. Then, catch the latest blockbusters at Oaks Center Cinema. Plus, explore fascinating exhibits at theAmerican Treasure Tour Museum.
Offering unparalleled value and convenience, the Oaks Adventure Pass lets you dive into different adventures whenever you choose.
Get your pass today and let the adventures begin!
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WEEKEND PICKS
Craft & Mercantile – August Night Market
Friday, August 15
5–8:30 PM
Weatherstone Town Center, Chester Springs
A curated night market celebrating the best of Chester County’s local makers and artisans. Stroll among unique vendor booths, enjoy live music, and savor delicious food and drinks—all in a magical setting of twinkle lights and community spirit. Details
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Saturday, August 16, 7 PM
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley, Malvern
Shakespeare’s classic presented by ACT Players in a beautiful outdoor setting (indoors if it rains).St. Peter’s welcomes ACT Players and their charming and hilarious production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” to be performed outdoors behind the Bank Barn if weather permits and indoors if not. Fairies, donkeys, lovers, and amateur actors escape to the forest where anything can happen in this classic play. Come, bring friends, and join us for an evening of William Shakespeare. Details
Forest Bathing
Saturday, August 16
9 – 11:30 AM
Rushton Conservation Center
Step into the peaceful, beautifully cared-for gardens and woodlands of Rushton Farm for a unique wellness experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku — also known as Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy. Unlike a typical nature walk, this guided experience isn’t about identifying plants or wildlife. Instead, it’s all about slowing down and letting the forest itself lead you into a calm, mindful state. A Certified Forest Therapy Guide will gently guide you through simple sensory invitations to help you connect deeply with the sights, sounds, and rhythms of the natural world around you. Details
First Annual Delco Chalk Fest
Saturday, August 16: 12 – 6 PM
Sunday, August 17: 10 AM – 3 PM
Just outside Subaru Park, Reaney Street, Chester
Watch in amazement as professional chalk artists from across the country — and right here at home — transform Reaney Street into a colorful outdoor gallery. You’ll see incredible life-sized chalk masterpieces, including mind-blowing 3-D creations that invite you to step inside the art itself. Feeling creative? Don’t worry — there will be plenty of chalk for YOU to make your own sidewalk art and join the fun.
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Join us Saturday, September 6, when Grammy Award–winner Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. brings his Mardi Gras party to the 13th Annual Haverford Music Festival!
Come dance, catch some beads, and let the good times roll!
The free-admission WXPN Welcomes Haverford Music Festival will feature a full day’s worth of entertainment on 2 stages, headlined by Grammy Award–winning artist Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr.; jazz vocalist and songwriter Sasha Dobson; alt-folk-rock band Arbouretum; and local rockabilly artists Dibbs and the Detonators. They are joined by 12 more performers that hail from as close as Havertown and as far away as Sweden and Dublin, Ireland — with plenty of Philadelphia artists included on the bill.
But the festival is more than music! There will be food vendors, a beer and wine garden, children’s activities, and much more end-of-summer fun for the entire family!
Haverford Music Festival
EYE CANDY & MR. FRIENDLY
Looking for eye candy to walk along side you? Emmie's crystal blue eyes and athletic build are show stoppers! And she's house trained and knows basic commands - this beautiful 1.5 year old boxer/terrier mix has so much to offer. Emmie does well with other dogs but is most interested in snuggles with people. She'd do best with an experienced family with a fenced yard so she can continue to stay fit. Emmie is super sweet and so much fun! Contact All 4 Paws Rescue to meet her.
Temple, aka Mr. Friendly, is the king of making friends. Temple LOVES other dogs and greets all new friends with a polite sniff and puppy bow before they wrestle and play. He's handsome and house trained and would do best in a calm home without cats. Temple is a 1 year old Shepherd/Lab mix who bonds quickly and deeply with his people and is very loyal. His sweetness shines through and makes any day brighter for other pups and people too. Contact All 4 Paws Rescue to meet him.
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