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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2009
HATBORO-HORSHAM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS
"SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK"
Location: Hatboro-Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Rd. Horsham, PA 19044 Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Admission to the concert is $20; $25 for preferred seating; $15 for seniors; and free for students. Order online at www.hhef.org or by calling HHEF at 215-420-5261. Tickets, except for preferred seating, also will be available at the door, for sale by cash or check only. Grammy Award-winning ensemble, Sweet Honey In The Rock,
bringing music steeped in African-American tradition to Horsham
The Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation has planned an extraordinary evening of music Feb. 4 when the Grammy Award-winning a capella ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock performs in Horsham. In addition, a student choir will present the world premiere of a locally commissioned piece - with the composer in attendance.
Fresh from an appearance the night before at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the internationally renowned Sweet Honey In The Rock, an all-woman, African-American ensemble, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Hatboro-Horsham High School.
Sweet Honey In The Rock has played a part in the music culture of communities of conscience around the world, creating critically acclaimed music out of the rich textures of African-American legacy and tradition. Founded in 1973, the Washington D.C.-based group drew its name from a religious parable about a land so rich that honey flowed from rocks. Winner of a 1989 Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Recording, Sweet Honey performs a wide variety of styles, from the Blues, traditional gospel hymns and reggae, to Hip Hop and jazz improvisation. Sweet Honey's appearance in February, Black History Month, includes an educational component, said William Naydan, director of choral activities and chairman of the Hatboro-Horsham High School music department. The group "performs some politically based works that increase social awareness," he said, and have addressed topics like spirituality, racism, freedom, civil liberties and domestic violence. One of the songs in the group's repertoire is "The Ballad of Harry T. Moore," which tells the story of the murder of a civil rights activist in Florida. The ballad, said Naydan, who had heard Sweet Honey perform and urged HHEF to bring the ensemble to Horsham "is the most powerful song I've ever heard." Naydan said social studies classes at the high school will hear the ballad during the group's rehearsal earlier in the day and Sweet Honey members will discuss the relevance of the piece. "We hope to create a dialogue about the plight of African-Americans early in the 20th Century," he said. Students also will meet Holland who will review his work with the Concert Choir's ninth to 12th grade members. He'll explain the piece and give them last-minute suggestions on how he intended it to be performed, said Naydan. The composer will attend the evening concert as well. Holland's composition "The Gift" is an a cappella piece. "It's chant-like, constructed in three sections," said Naydan. "There's an antiphonal section that creates an interesting stereo effect from the choir." Naydan had received a grant from the Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation to commission an original work which students would perform. He contacted Holland, whom he had met, to compose the piece, asking that it be a capella. "The Gift" was the result. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Holland has composed numerous choral arrangements, many of them published. His first commissioned work, "The Dream and the Dreamer," premiered in 2004. The following year, he was commissioned as composer-in-residence by The Negro Spiritual Foundation and arranged "Down by the River" for a competition. He was a featured vocalist with jazz pianist, the late James Williams and his group Intensive Care Unit, which recorded two CDs on Evidence Records. Holland also produced a song for a Paramount Theater, NYC, production with The Boys Choir of Harlem and Roger Daltrey. He currently is working on a recording of sacred classical and inspirational music. Included in each of Sweet Honey's concerts is an interpretation of the music in sign language by group member Shirley Childress Saxton, who learned American Sign Language from her Deaf parents and who holds a degree in Deaf Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. "Sweet Honey in the Rock touches lives through the human voice," said Naydan. "They have done so for more than 30 years. They lift the human spirit, through song and artistry. They are one of the most unique vocal groups in the world and their concert will be an event that should not be missed." The night of the performances, Sweet Bytes, etc. Internet Café of Ambler will offer desserts and beverages, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hatboro-Horsham Educational Foundation. HHEF is a nonprofit organization that provides cultural events and enrichment programs for the students of the Hatboro-Horsham School District and the community from an arts & cultural or science & technology perspective. For additional information about Sweet Honey In The Rock, visit www.sweethoney.com.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 2009
THE GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST FRIDAY HATBORO CELEBRATES VALENTINE'S DAY!
Location: Hatboro Business District Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rain or shine. Cost: Free Website: www.firstfridayhatboro.com First Friday celebrates the 'Heart of Hatboro' Feb. 6
with Valentine's ice sculpture, 'family-friendly' dance….and more First Friday Hatboro will celebrate "the Heart of Hatboro" Feb. 6 with a "family-friendly" Valentine's dance, a Valentine's ice sculpture demonstration - with the finished creation to be offered in a silent auction - and discounts in participating shops for anyone wearing red.
Among the participating businesses are:
First Friday Hatboro, a celebration of the arts sponsored by the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the merchants in the downtown Hatboro, offers a variety of free entertainment and activities from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, rain (snow) or shine.
Also in honor of Valentine's Day, The Kidz Klub and Hatboro Baptist Church will team up to offer a free "Family Fun Dance," from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church, 32 N. York Road. The event will feature some father-daughter and mother-son dance times, as well as a D.J., karaoke, prizes, food and games and Valentine crafts. All ages are welcome; dress is casual. For the over 21-crowd, Taqueria La Morena, 11 E. Moreland Ave. will offer free margaritas (one to a customer, while supplies last). Across the street at Impact Thrift Stores, 14 E. Moreland Ave., international recording artist and songstress Barbara Walker will offer a variety of styles, from R&B, jazz and gospel to classical, pop, and country & western. Walker has performed in film, theater, and recordings with artists and musicians such as LL Cool J and has toured the country with the late Grover Washington Jr., Patty LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Celine Dion, Nancy Wilson, Michael Bolton, and the late Maynard Ferguson. At A Touch of Home, 35 S. York Road, Vickie Buccini from the Bucks Mont Art League will demonstrate many of her artistic talents. In honor of National Cherry Month and Valentine's Day, Lochel's Bakery, 102 S. York Rd.. will offer samples of cherry items and some hot beverages. At the Union Library, 243 S. York Road, a free Movie Night, beginning at 7 p.m., will feature Kung Foo Panda, the story of Po, a sweet but clumsy panda, rated PG. Across the street at nearby KP Kitchen Krafts, 222 S. York Rd., visitors can create Valentine's Day cookies using color food markers to adorn their treats with hearts, flowers, cupids, arrows, X's and O's and "I love you." Down the block at Kranberry Kupboard, 216 S. York Road, Evelyn Meade will demonstrate Scherenschnitte "the art of scissor cutting." Meade belongs to the Paper Cutter's Guild and has sold numerous art works at the Biltmore Estates in Asheville, NC. She also has received several awards at the Farm Show in Harrisburg. Visitors can try their hand at making a valentine heart using the art of Scherenschnitte. To find additional free entertainment or activities at First Friday, look for gold flags displayed outside participating businesses. For a full schedule of activities and locations, visit www.firstfridayhatboro.com. For more information about First Friday Hatboro, sponsored by Hatboro Federal Savings, call the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce at 215-956-9540. |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Greater Hatboro Chamber Of Commerce
MONTHLY NETWORKING LUNCHEON & CARD EXCHANGE Location: Cafe La Fontana, 58 S. York Rd., Hatboro, PA 19044 Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Cost: $16 for chamber members, $19 for non-members. Reservations required. Contact 215-956-9540 or office@hatborochamber.org The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking luncheon and business card exchange Feb. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Café LaFontana, 58 S. York Road, Hatboro. Open to both chamber members and non-members, the business-to-business luncheon provides an open forum for networking, plus an opportunity for those attending to introduce themselves and their businesses to the group. Cost of the luncheon is $16 for chamber members, $19 for non-members. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling the chamber office at 215-956-9540 or sending an e-mail to office@hatborochamber.org. Checks should be made payable to the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce. The luncheons, scheduled at several area restaurants, are held the second Thursday of each month, with the exception of July, August and December. |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 2009
THE GREATER HATBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE BOROUGH BALL Location: The Manor House, Commonwealth National Golf Club, 300 Tournament Dr., Horsham 19044 Time: Cocktails 6 p.m.; Dinner 7 p.m. Cost: $75 per member. Black tie optional. RSVP by Feb. 20. The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce invites the public to join in honoring three individuals for their service to the community Feb. 28 at the biennial Borough Ball to be held at the Manor House at Commonwealth National Golf Club. Those selected for "Distinguished Citizen" awards have been chosen because their contributions have made Hatboro a better place to live, learn, work, or do business, according to Robert M. John, chairman of the Borough Ball Awards Committee. The winners for 2009 are:
The Borough Ball is chaired by Constance T. Wood, COO and senior vice president at Hatboro Federal Savings. The cost is $75 per person. Reservations are required and must be made by Feb. 20 by calling the chamber office at 215-956-9540. The Manor House at Commonwealth National Golf Course is located at 300 Tournament Drive, Horsham, 19044. For directions, visit www.commonwealthmanor.com. Information & Reservations: 215-956-9540 or chamber@hatboro-pa.com |
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The evening will begin with a debut by the high school's Concert Choir of "The Gift," a work written by New York City composer M. Roger Holland Jr. through a $1,500 HHEF grant.
In celebration of National Wear Red Day Feb. 6, when Americans nationwide will wear red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness, a number of establishments in downtown Hatboro will offer discounts to anyone sporting the color.
In honor of Valentine's Day, master ice sculptor Kim Phuong, who last month wowed First Friday visitors with his work, will carve a special creation out of a 300 lb. block of ice. He will be at work throughout the evening at McMackin Tire Service, York Road and Moreland Avenue and visitors can bid on the finished piece in a silent auction. It will be awarded at 9 p.m. "What a unique Valentine's gift this work of art would make," said First Friday Hatboro Committee Chairman Al Chagan.