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Haverford Prof’s New Book About ‘Sex, Social Climbing And The End Of The World’ – Is Getting Great Reviews

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Last month, the Washington Post listed Haverford College Professor, Asali Solomon's "The Days of Afrikete" among their "10 Best Books To Read In October."  The New York Times also weighed in with praise for Professor Solomon's new novel. The Times wrote - Solomon’s novel is a feat of engineering. It’s also a reverie, a riff on “Mrs. Dalloway” and a love … [Read more...] about Haverford Prof’s New Book About ‘Sex, Social Climbing And The End Of The World’ – Is Getting Great Reviews

Haverford-Bryn Mawr Theater To Perform ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries”

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The Bi-Co (Bi-College) Theater Program of Haverford College and Bryn Mawr College will doing six performances of "Gruesome Playground Injuries," starting on Friday (November 12). According to the  Bryn Mawr College Website - Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph is the fast-paced, intense story of Kayleen and Doug, two characters whose intertwined histories and romantic … [Read more...] about Haverford-Bryn Mawr Theater To Perform ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries”

Dove Lake In Gladwyne Was The Setting For A World-Famous Thomas Eakins Painting

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https://youtu.be/-2wnPwGBViwDove Lake, in Gladwyne, was the setting for the Thomas Eakins Painting "Swimming." The work has undergone several name changes, but its current owner, the Carter Amon Museum of American Art (Fort Worth, Texas) has it cataloged it as "Swimming," which is the title that Eakins used when he completed it, in … [Read more...] about Dove Lake In Gladwyne Was The Setting For A World-Famous Thomas Eakins Painting

This Weekend In Lower Merion – Bryn Mawr Night, Beatles Music At Suburban Square And Sports!

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There are lots of  outdoor events scheduled in Lower Merion this weekend, and a nice weather forecast to boot! Here's what's on tap. Britishmania  Having performed in front of hundreds of thousands at clubs, theaters, colleges, private and corporate parties, fundraisers, The Legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool England, The Amsterdam Hilton and NOW AT … [Read more...] about This Weekend In Lower Merion – Bryn Mawr Night, Beatles Music At Suburban Square And Sports!