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Eye Candy for Gardeners is the theme of the 17th NEW HOPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GARDEN TOUR

Featuring SIX PRIVATE Bucks County GARDENS.

This self-guided tour will take place rain or shine on Saturday, June 5, 2010
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General ticket price of $28 includes full color brochure with map, description, and photos of the gardens. Purchase tickets before May 1st and receive $5 off each ticket. Order tickets online at www.newhopehs.org or by calling 215-862-5652. Major credit cards accepted.

Tickets may be purchased on tour day at the Parry Mansion Museum, Main & Ferry Streets, New Hope, PA 18938.

Extra Rewards include:

• Perennial specialist and garden guru, Kent Russell, will be giving a demonstration and mini-lecture titled, “Candy in the Garden—New and Unusual Plants for the Landscape,” at the iris gardens at Paxson Hill Farm in Solebury at 5:30. Kent grew up working at the family nursery in Bucks County and is a preferred speaker of The Garden Club of America.

• Limited edition “Rose Cuff Bracelet” in a sheer organza sachet available to ticket holders for $15 at the garden gates and Parry Mansion Museum.

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE NEW HOPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE PARRY MANSION MUSEUM IN NEW HOPE, PA.

Posted on 22 Feb 2010

THE GREATER NEW HOPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER NEW HOPE RESTAURANT WEEK!

Sunday, March 21 – Friday, March 26, 2010
$29.95 Three-Course, Prix-Fixe Dinner
17 Restaurants Participating

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has announced the first ever New Hope Restaurant Week scheduled for Sunday, March 21 through Friday, March 26, 2010. The week, long promotion includes a $29.95 three-course, prix-fixe meal at seventeen New Hope participating restaurants. New Hope Restaurant Week is made possible by the following sponsors: E&J Gallo Winery, Effen Vodka, Stella Artois, National Penn Bank and Bucks Life Magazine.

Chamber spokeswoman, Carol Ann Della Penna commented, “We are thrilled to have received such great enthusiasm from our local restaurateurs. New Hope is home to many of Bucks County’s finest restaurants, making this a rare opportunity to taste exceptional cuisine at an exceptional value.“ The chamber anticipates local and tourist diners to take advantage of the promotion and patronize additional businesses in the historic river community.

Participating restaurants include: Golden Pheasant Inn, Havana, Italian Cucina, Karla’s, The Landing Restaurant, Logan Inn, Marcella’s, Marsha Brown, Martine’s River House, Mother’s Wine Bar, Sandbar at 90 Main, The Mansion Inn, Harlans Restaurant & Cabaret, Triumph Brewing Company, Tuscany at the Towpath House, Villa Vito Restaurant and Cafe Europa. Please visit www.NewHopeChamber.com to view the prix-fixe menus and detailed information on all of the restaurants.

Situated along the banks of the Delaware River, the quaint village of New Hope provides the perfect getaway destination for all ages and interests. This sophisticated yet relaxed country town in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylvania offers unique shopping; live music and theatre; historic barge, train and horse-drawn carriage rides; museums, art galleries and antique shops; fine restaurants and casual fare; plus romantic bed & breakfasts and family-friendly hotels - all within one square-mile. The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the economic, civil, commercial, cultural, artistic, historical and educational interests of the area. Visit the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce at www.NewHopeChamber.com or call 215.862.9990.

Posted on 12 Feb 2010

Fire & Ice

From the New Hope Gazette on-line, read about all of the fun that took place at the New Hope Chamber's FIRE & ICE Ball for the kickoff event to The Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival 2010
Read More at BucksLocalNews.com

Posted on 28 Jan 2010

The 2010 New Hope Pennsylvania First Annual Film Festival Announces Submission Dates

New Hope, PA - The New Hope Film Festival announces the call for entries for U.S. and international films in Full-Length Feature, Short, Action, Documentary, Student and Mid-Atlantic Student categories. Submission forms can be completed online at the New Hope Film Festival’s website at www.newhopefilmfestival.com. The final deadline for submissions is January 29th, 2010.

The 2010 New Hope Film Festival is sponsored by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and will be held the week of June 21st through the 27th, 2010. Decisions will be emailed by March 1, 2010.

About the Festival
The New Hope Film Festival was founded by D. F. Whipple, an author screenwriter, and long-time resident of the New Hope, Bucks County area. Whipple formed the New Hope Film Festival with a group of artists who shared his passion for discovering and nurturing independent filmmakers, especially those who’ve been overlooked by established festivals. This includes international films, which the Festival is eager to attract.

What Makes the Festival Different
Every film submitted will be watched with a keen perspective on quality and artistic expression. Our artistic standards are extremely high and neither budget nor name recognition will be a determining factor—the art must shine through. The best films will be selected, period.

The Location
Over the years, New Hope has attracted and been home to many talented producers, screenwriters, actors, playwrights, and performance art enthusiasts. Home of the Bucks County Playhouse, where actors such as John Travolta, George C. Scott, Robert Redford, Helen Hayes, Andrea McArdle and Colleen Dewhurst have graced the stage, the village is centrally located less than an hour from Philadelphia and an hour and a half from New York.

Submit your film to the festival by visiting our website at www.newhopefilmfestival.com, where you can review more pertinent information about the festival. We look forward to meeting you!

Contact: M. Speiser, New Hope Film Festival 6542-A Lower York Rd., #219 New Hope, PA 18938, email inquiries@newhopefilmfestival.com.

Posted on 23 Dec 2009

THE 13TH ANNUAL LAMBERTVILLE-NEW HOPE WINTER FESTIVAL KICKS-OFF IN STYLE WITH FIRE & ICE BALL

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at New Hope Arts Center
Sponsored By The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce announces the Fire & Ice Ball which kicks-off the 13th Annual Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival. The dance party takes place on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the New Hope Arts Center, 2 Stockton Street, New Hope, PA. The theme is “Dress To Impress” Fire & Ice. Guests will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and music from DJ Aggreschen. Tickets are $12 per person -- guests must be 21 or older to attend. To purchase tickets, visit www.WinterFestival.net.

From Wednesday, January 27 through Sunday, January 31, 2010 the twin river towns of New Hope and Lambertville will be aglow for the five day Winter Festival. With more than 35 diverse seasonal activities, the festival is not to be missed. Ice sculptures, the Mummers strutting across the free bridge, winter parade with floats, chili cook-off and music are just some of the events taking place. The New Hope Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers for the festival and to help create their float for the Winter Festival parade on Saturday, January 30. Interested participants should contact the Chamber at info@winterfestival.net or call 215.862.5067

FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER ANNOUNCES ITS 13th ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART EXHIBITION AND SALE

Sunday, November 22, 2009
Free Event Benefits Cancer Research
Featuring More Than 30 Acclaimed Artists

New Hope, PA – The Bucks County Chapter, Board of Associates of Fox Chase Cancer Center announces its 13th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale to take place on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the New Hope Eagle Fire Hall in New Hope, PA. Featuring the works by more than 30 of the region’s finest artists, this one-day-only event is open from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. The Eagle Fire Hall is located on the corner of Sugan Road and 202 North. Admission and parking are free with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres.

“We are proud to support Fox Chase Cancer Center research with the Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, support a great cause and buy some local art just in time for the holidays.” commented Lillian O’Connor, President of the Bucks County Chapter.

Now in its 13th year, the exhibition & sale has long been a celebrated event that attracts art lovers across the tri-state area and raises money for research and prevention programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Forty percent of the sales are donated directly to Fox Chase Cancer Center. Artists confirmed at press time to exhibit this year include: Sandy Askey-Adams, George Bramhall, Catherine Colsher, Heather Doherty, Joan Feiss, Ty Hodanish, June Fisher Jones, Judith A. Langan, Brenda Lawson, Christopher McCall, George McWilliams, Bryan Oliver, Margie Perry, J. Philip Peterson, Fred Place, Ron Prybycien, James Redding, Bob Richey, Gale Shanks Scotch, Sharon Shaw, Karen Smith, J.C. Turner, Helena Van Emmerick-Finn, and Steve Zazenski.

NEW HOPE ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY KICKS-OFF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON

Sunday, November 29, 2009 At 5:30 pm
Golden Ticket Winner Announced
Santa Claus Arrives at 6:00 pm

FREE METERED PARKING DECEMBER 15 – JANUARY 1, 2010

New Hope, PA (November 11, 2009) – The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has announced its Annual Holiday Kick-Off & Tree Lighting Ceremony, which officially starts the shopping season in New Hope, PA. The event takes place on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 5:30 pm in front of the Logan Inn at Main and Ferry Streets. Enjoy refreshments – cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate -- all supplied by local businesses. The beautiful voices of Bucks County Chorale Society will provide entertainment during the illumination.

During the evening, the Chamber’s Second Saturday Golden Ticket contest concludes with the drawing of one lucky grand-prize winner. One of the ten Golden Ticket recipients will win a FREE PARKING SPACE in New Hope’s Union Square for one year commencing January 1, 2010. Then at 6:00 pm, Santa Claus will arrive from the North Pole in a horse-drawn carriage from West End Farm with gifts for the children. The Chamber of Commerce will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for and loose change for Toys for Tots and Salvation Army charities. Plus “Meet the Mutts” from the popular YouTube series, “It’s Todd’s Show,” New Hope’s wacky canine comedy which guest-stars many local characters.

Reminder that Saturday, December 12 is the town wide Second Saturday event. Starting at 12 noon, New Hope’s galleries and shops will stay open until 10:00 pm. Earlier in the day, experience the Monroe Crossing of the Delaware when colonial re-enactors parade through town, demonstrate a cannon shooting and cross the Delaware River as it was done in 1776.

Shopping local is made even easier with FREE PARKING! Starting December 15 through January 1, 2010, the New Hope Borough Council in conjunction with the New Hope Chamber of Commerce is offering Free Parking Meters throughout the holiday season.

Posted on 11 Nov 2009

“ONE ENCHANTED EVENING AT CINTRA” The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury Hosts Major FUN-draiser

You have probably passed Cintra a million times and every architectural firm in the area knows of its stately presence. Locals know the building by the gray-weathered sign, “Joseph Stanley Antiques Ltd,” which is directly across the street from the New Hope/Solebury High School. Many people have often wanted an opportunity to have a peek inside. Well, here is your chance!

The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury, with the help of Rago Arts and Auction Center and Strenk Sandor Advertising, is hosting a major fundraiser at Cintra on November 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will be filled with luscious libations, hardy hors d'oeuvres and nostalgic music provided for their guests as they meander and marvel with friends and neighbors.

Enjoy New Hope