Every 2nd Friday of the month, the West Reading shops and restaurants celebrate with “2nd Friday on the Avenue” hosted by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation (WRCRF).
2nd Friday on the Avenue is a time to celebrate and recognize our independent shops and locally owned restaurants! Join us Friday, September 10th!
Music is back for 2nd Friday from 6-8pm on 6th & Penn Avenues. This month we will be presenting “Be”!
Be is an original world beat band founded by singer/songwriter/guitarist/percussionist, Michael Clipman and percussionist, Tom Singer. Originally a duo, bassist and multi-instrumentalist Sam Frantz later rounded out the band into a lyric and rhythm driven trio. Performing mostly original material, Be also serves up re-rhythmized interpretations of cover material as well. In 2019 the trio was joined by drummer Matt Cullen giving the band a kit groove foundation to their world pulse songscapes.
Grounded in songwriting, Be takes many opportunities to launch their version of a jam band which means all four members on percussion ripping through traditional global rhythms and improvised excursions into drum trance land.
With lineage including Frozen Poet, Mystery Van, Wild Llama, N’Bonye Dance and Drum Ensemble, Jah Volcano, Hogmaw, Once Fish and Cullen and Company, the four members bring a host of influences and many years of experience to this new project.
Other events of note include:
Opening Reception, 5-8pm • When Style is Substance: Artwork designed to make you smile by Karen Weber at Art Plus Gallery, 604 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA. Widely followed and collected, Karen Weber is best known for her joyfully whimsical Paintings –unexpected combinations of animals and familiar objects that together evoke happiness and tell a completely original story. She also has a talent for bringing warmth and joy to her plein air landscapes.
Aura Photo Day, 1-8pm • Aura Photo Day at Integrative Healing Arts Studio, 546 Penn Avenue, FL 2, West Reading, PA.
Call Sondra at 610 451 9577 to schedule a 15 minutes session. Small groups are welcome. Appointments are appreciated, walk-ins welcome. The session cost is $35.00. The Studio will also offer 10% off purchases.
