The Gift of Art this Season

Happy Holidays! For those of you who were able to join us at 2nd Saturday, we hope you enjoyed the Friends Choir, the Peace On Your Way Holiday Concert, the paintings and photographs by Carol Mangano, and the many more musicians, visual artists and activities that were available, all free to the community of Media. Because of generous donors, M.A.C. has been able to keep 2nd Saturday and many other arts events alive for more than five years.  Please help us to keep it going.  Donate Now.  In so many ways, the arts benefit us all.  We invite you to give back to the community's arts and culture by making your contribution in 2010.   Join us in supporting the arts for the entire community of Media. Please contribute to our Holiday Campaign before the end of the year. Give in honor of someone else as a holiday gift this season.  The person you designate can receive a holiday card featuring the painting above by local artist Dorothy Flanagan. (Just donate via PayPal, then send us an email with the person's name and address where the gift card can be sent.) Receive a letter to confirm your tax-deductible donation. Support the arts in Media. We've come a long way in five years and want to keep it going...for our artists and our community!

Your gift will support these opportunities among others:   $50 helps sponsor artists to our Artist Registry $100 supports the M.A.C. Window Gallery for one month $250 supports the Main Event at the 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll $500 sponsors the workshops at the Media Film Festival $1,000 helps sponsor the creation of a public art policy for the Borough of Media  Please donate today.

Thank you for your interest in M.A.C. and for your support of the arts in Media, PA.  Please help us spread the word... Share this information with your friends! Thank you,  Media Arts Council | 301 N. Jackson St. | Media | PA | 19063

Holiday Cheer at Media's 2nd Saturday!

Media's 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll December 11, 2010 6-9pm Join Us for Some Hometown Holiday Cheer! The holidays are here! And the season wouldn't be the same without a special 2nd Saturday in everyone's hometown. Whether you're finishing up your shopping or just getting started, enjoying a family gathering or a night out with friends, Media has something exciting for everyone.  Join us!  Main Event Friends Choir Holiday Concert Delaware County Institute of Science (DCIS) 7:00-7:45pm M.A.C. and DCIS welcome back the Friends Choir who performed during 2nd Saturday in January. This gospel choir, composed of dedicated singers from the greater Philadelphia area, was formed in 2003, motivated by the need to bring positive social and cultural experiences to the Chester Upland school district.  They have become a renowned vocal group who has performed throughout the tri-state area with the mission of inspiring a sense of community and spirituality.  All ages are welcome to experience the powerful vocal performance of this choir.   Featured Artist Carol Mangano Paintings at the Coffee Beanery "The Post-Impressionist & Impressionist styles often inspire me to paint the essence of the landscapes and fresh flowers. Painting on location adds excitement of the changing shapes of the objects and bold characteristics." A Special Holiday Concert "Peace On Your Way" The Coffee Beanery, 8:00-10:00pm Original songs by local musicians will light up your holiday.  All proceeds from their CD will benefit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. And Much More! Throughout the day and evening, the you'll find many opportunities to celebrate... A Holiday House Tour (10am-4pm $) and Carriage Rides (3-6pm $) will be hosted by the Media Historical Society. The Media Business Authority will host Holiday Carolers from Hedgerow Theater, Santa's Village at the Franklin Mint (meet Santa!), roasted chestnuts, and more.  Also enjoy ornament-making, various musical acts, unique visual arts and crafts, and many other opportunities for all ages. See you there! Thank you for your interest in M.A.C. and for your support of the arts in Media, PA.  Please help us spread the word about 2nd Saturday; share this blog post with your friends! Sincerely, Media Arts Council Support M.A.C. Please contribute to our Holiday Campaign, so we can keep the free arts events going all year long! For more information click here.  Donate Get the Map! All events are listed on our handy 2nd Saturday map! Or view our online event listing by selecting "2nd Saturday: More Events." 2nd Saturday businesses open 6-9pm. Free unless noted otherwise.  View all of the 2nd Saturday Happenings here!

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Holiday Happenings during M.A.C.'s 2nd Saturday in December!

2nd Saturday is this Weekend! 

Saturday December 11th

H a p p y H o l i d a y s from the Media Arts Council!

1 The Sporting Gentleman

Children’s “make a fly fishing lure ornament”

2 Media Providence Friends School

3 Azie Restaurant

4 Seven Stones Gallery

5 Shere-e-Punjab Indian Restaurant

Permanent Installation: Original paintings of India

6 Values Into Action

♫ Holiday Carols by Philip De Luca

VIA Holiday Bazaar: homemade blankets, crafts, cards, and homemade holiday food!

7 Delaware County Institute of Science

2nd Saturday Main Event:

♫ Holiday Concert with the  
Friends Choir 7-7:45pm

Museum open to visitors: Cool fossils, early electronics, & much more!

8 Sangha Space

Zumba: Free Hoop Dance Performance and Workshop with Morgan 5:30-7:00pm

Free Tango Jam: 7pm-9:00pm

Free Tango Hop: Intro Lesson Argentine Tango 9:00pm

Tango dancing cont., no partner needed 9:45-late ($12)

9 O’Malley’s Ice Cream

Art by the students of Rose Tree Elementary School

♫ Music by the Creative Living Room and Elizabeth Bromley

10 Ten Thousand Villages

11 Lotus Farm to Table

Permanent Installation: Photography by Courtney Rozsas

♫ Violin by Alisa Cole

12 Kuta Metals & Textiles

13 Coffee Beanery

2nd Saturday Featured Artist/Musicians:

★ Paintings by Carol Mangano

Bastille Day by Carol Mangano

Face Painting Jeff Dougherty $

♫ Peace on Your Way Holiday CD Ensemble 8-10:00pm

14 Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union

Visit with Santa at Santa’s Village

Presented by the Media Business Authority

★ Paint your own ornament by Jolie Shamlian $

15 Tuscarora Lapidary Society

16 Reiki Healing Center

Simple meditation and Reiki-mini-sessions

★ Hand-woven tapestries & giclee prints by Myra Reichel

17 Kimono Sushi Bar

Photography by Ralph Nardell

18 Deals Office Supply

19 Local Home + Gifts

Handmade Jewelry by Amrita Singh

20 Earth & State

★ Mug shots with artist collaboration between potter

Bob Deane & Andrew Arata

21 Sweet Potato Café Open till 7 pm

22 La Belle Epoque Wine Bistro

Fair Trade Wine Sample for all Diners

23 Picasso Restaurant & Bar

★ Paintings By Vincent McLoughlin

♫ Live Music 10:00pm

24 Turning Point Gallery

25 The Plumstead

26 Plum Street Mall

27 Seven Stones Cafe

Photography by Emily Geddes

♫ Live music by Stephanie Cott 7:30-10:00pm

28 Baker Street Tattoo

29 Deals

30 VisitMediaPA.com

31 Bryn Mawr Trust Window Gallery

★ Dragon sculptures and tiles made from local clay by Andrew Arata and Bob Deane

Photographs of the process by Maura B. McConnlee

32 Margaret Kuo’s Restaurant

♫ Singer/Songwriter Michelle Christine Garza

33 Quincy’s Marquet Basquet Gifts

34 1 West Front Street

35 Media-Upper Providence Free Library

36 Media Fire Company

37 Cedar Chest Resale & Retail Boutique

38 Starry Eyed Optical

39 Simply Elegant

20% off of all Holiday Tabletop Items

40 One or Two of a Kind

41 Village Art Shop Open till 7 pm

42 Meredith’s Hallmark Shop Open till 7 pm

43 Trader Joe’s

♫ To be Announced

44 Pennsylvania Veteran’s Museum

Come inside to view the exhibits!

45 Iron Hill

Permanent Installation: Murals by Jeff Schaller

46 Media Theatre $

Annie 2pm & 7pm

47 Court Diner

Photography by Kurt Grotz

♫ Music by Jack Saunders

48 Starbucks Coffee

★ Art by David Gerbstadt

New Additions:

A Selene Co-Op

Free Fair Trade Wine Tasting

♫ Ridley Creek Guitar Circle 7-8:00pm and welcomes musicians to join their improv jam session!

B Sphere

C Jigsaw Home Solutions

★ Mixed media Indian art by Rinal Parikh

Mixed-Media by Theresa Camerota

♫ Music by Randall Rook

D Media Pizza and Grill

Roman inspired self portraits by the 3rd grade students of Media Elementary

♫ Music by Jim Hobson and the Dollar Band

E Sligo

♫ Fair Trade Irish Rock and Roll

F Healthy U

Free Facials, and samples of healthy smoothies and healthy energizing tea!

♫ Acoustic Vocals and Guitar

G Mad Poets Society (Borough Hall Mansion, Parlor)

“A Little Winter Madness” Poetry Reading Featuring Thaddeus Rutkowski, Diane Lockward, Gloria Parker, and Jason Fritz. Benefits the food bank for CityTeam Ministries, your ticket is a non-perishable food item.

♫ Music by Peace on Your Way Holiday CD Musicians Tom Mullian and Silver Wind

Extra Holiday Happenings around town:

Special day of events with the Media Historical Society:

• Holiday House Tour 10am-4:00pm $ Tickets available at Quincy's, Kenny's Flower Shoppe, & The Coffee Club. Ticket includes free carriage ride, and discounts at participating businesses.
• Carriage Rides, Courthouse on Front Street 3-6:00pm $

Additional events with the Media Business Authority, on 2nd Saturday 6-9pm

• Roasted Chestnuts, Courthouse on Front Street
• Strolling Carolers from Hedgerow Theatre
• Santa at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union see map#14

Hope to see you there! 

- Media Arts Council