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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Bruch and a Private Viewing of Who Does She Think She Is? on Sunday, May 3rd at the historic Hiway Theatre.
11 am – 1pm Brunch and Screening.
1pm- 3pm Mimosa Reception at Joshua’s featuring work fy MamaCita members.
All proceeds benefit the Hiway Theatre.

From the producing team, that won an Academy Award for Born Into Brothels, comes Who Does She Think She Is?, a film that examines some of the most pressing issues of our time: parenting & work, partenring & independence, economics & art.

For ticket information visit the Hiway Theatre or call 215-886-9800.

The hit movie musical Mamma Mia! will be back at the Hiway for just one night in a special sing-a-long format with Philly’s own Chumley and Carlota Ttendant leading the evening’s festivities. Join us on Sunday, February 15th at 7:00 pm.

Fun for the family, this movie event is like no other and includes a dessert reception, a dance contest, and party favors. (We will also be picking the winning raffle ticket for our Tuscany Villa Vacation raffle that night!) Tickets are $40 each, or only $35 each if you’re a member.

All proceeds benefit The Hiway Theatre and will be used to support programs and services.

On Saturday evening January 24 at 8:00, at the Abington Junior High School, the Old York Road Symphony will feature pianist Hugh Sung, performing the Grieg Piano Concerto. Mr. Sung has been an active soloist and chamber musician since his debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 11. Two years later, he was accepted for studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, where his principal teachers included Eleanor Sokoloff, Jorge Bolet, and Seymour Lipkin, along with Karen Tuttle and Felix Galimir for chamber music.

Also on the program will be Borodin’s Overture to Prince Igor and the Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, under the direction of its esteemed conductor, Yoon Jae Lee. More information regarding this concert can be found at oldyorkroadsymphony.org or by calling 215-782-1718.

On Wednesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 19 at 7PM the Hiway hosts the CJHSA’s Holocaust Film Series. Special screenings of noteworthy films with Q&A discussion following the showing.

Nov. 12, 2008 7:00PM
The Counterfeiters
Guest Speaker: Professor William Leslie Hewitt
Synopsis: The Counterfeiters is the true story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936.

Nov. 19, 2008 7:00PM
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Guest Speaker: Professor Richard Libowitz
Synopsis: Louie Malle’s film is a deeply personal examination of the Holocaust, childhood friendship and accidental betrayal.

Take a glimpse of Jenkintown’s most elegant and beautiful homes. On Saturday, November 15 from 4:00-7:00 PM friends of the Jenkintown Library present House Tour 2008. In addition to fabulous Jenkintown houses, this year’s tour features the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (COOS), an architectural and artistic treasure in Jenkintown. Founded in 1858 by William Henry Newbold, it stands at the corner of Old York and Homestead Roads on land that once was occupied by the Newbold estate.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.The ticket price includes trolley service throughout the tour and a wine and cheese reception at its conclusion. The tour begins and ends at the Jenkintown Library, 460 Old York Road. To conserve paper, advance purchase tickets will be distributed at the event. Any questions may be directed to Allison at 215.517.7891 or Michelle at mpm1138@gmail.com.