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March
The Colonial Presents Improv Jam
Open to beginners or experienced improvisers, an improv jam is a time for people to come together, move, connect with their creativity, and play fun improvised games with each other. The 1.5-hour jam will cover the basics of improvisation for…
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The Colonial Presents Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Seven Wonders are world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Named after the Fleetwood Mac song “Seven Wonders”, the band’s collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes. They…
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The Colonial Presents James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash
A Show that Walks the Line! For the past 19 years, James Garner and his incredible band have captured the live sound of Johnny Cash’s legendary music with stunning accuracy. This is more than just a concert – it’s a…
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Rising Sun Presents Sam Grisman Project
Sam Grisman is a bass player, music appreciator, and bandleader who grew up in Mill Valley, California in a home where some of the great acoustic music of our time was being recorded on a regular basis. His father, legendary…
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The Colonial Presents Brave Strangers – A Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
Brave Strangers is a 14-piece powerhouse that delivers the energy and excitement of a true Bob Seger concert. With an eight-piece core band, the Segerettes (three-piece female backing vocals), and the Runaway Train Horn Section, we bring Seger’s legendary sound…
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The Colonial Presents EUROPA – Tribute to Carlos Santana
EUROPA is a high-energy 7-piece group celebrating the iconic music and spirit of Carlos Santana. With powerful Latin percussion, soaring guitar melodies and dynamic improvisation the group brings Santana’s greatest hits to life. Spanning Carlos’ career from “Oye Como Va”,…
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The Colonial Presents The Parlour Reading Series: Shakespeare in Love
The Parlour Reading Series returns with the stage adaptation of a modern classic – Shakespeare in Love. ABOUT THE SHOW Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets…
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Rising Sun Presents Mike Doughty Solo Tour ’26
Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and frontman of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing…
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The Colonial Presents COLONIAL 54: An Immersive Disco Experience
The Colonial has taken you to the roaring 20s with Hush: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience, now join us as we open our doors on COLONIAL 54, a return to the glitz and glamour of 1970s New York. Grab your shiny outfits…
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Rising Sun Presents Broken Arrow- The Music of Neil Young
Broken Arrow performs the music of Neil Young, featuring both the rockin’ electric Crazy Horse tunes and the more acoustic, pedal steel driven country rock material. The band delivers these classic songs faithfully while taking them out on some jamming excursions…
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The Colonial Presents The April Fool’s Comedy Show!
Starring: Frank Vignola Featuring: Coleman Green, Ashley Pontius & Alea Comedian Hosted by: Ms. Darkchild Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy a hilarious night out with top-tier comedians! Don’t wait—this show will sell out fast! About Frank Vignola (Headliner)…
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The Colonial Presents Eddie Bruce: The Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration
Eddie Bruce’s Musical Valentine: The Songs of Tony Bennett is a critically acclaimed celebration of the legend of American Popular Song that has delighted audiences of all ages up and down the East Coast in the several years it’s been…
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The Colonial Presents Poets of Phoenixville
In honor of National Poetry Month, several local poets will gather to read aloud their own poetry, recite historical favorites, and invite Q&A from participants around our work, process, and inspirations.
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Rising Sun Presents Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
In a career spanning over 50 years, dozens of albums, and too many shows to count, Marty Stuart still charts a course through new territory at every chance possible. The five-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Congress of Country Music Founder, Country…
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Conquest of Delirium: A Seminar on Werner Herzog’s AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD
In conjunction with our Art House Cinema screening of Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Film Programming & Membership Manager Dan Santelli will host a 45-minute, spoiler-free pre-screening seminar on Werner Herzog’s legendary and highly influential masterwork. Made for a paltry…
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It's Complicated Productions, NtheLite Productions & The Colonial Present Oleanna
Oleanna by David Mamet is a timely and uncomfortably relevant play that explores the intricate interplay of gender, authority, control, and education. Witness the deeply personal and profoundly affecting dialogues between a university professor and his student as they struggle…
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The Colonial Presents The Launch – A Tribute to Boston, Styx, and Queen
The Launch hails from Philly, and is the only tribute to Boston, Styx, and Queen in the area! Feast your ears on all the vocal harmonies, emotionally moving songs, and guitar heroics you can handle, and then some! The Launch…
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The Colonial Presents Van Halen Nation
Van Halen Nation was established in 2008 by founder, manager, and lead vocalist Marc Moore. Marc was introduced to the classic Van Halen in 1978 by his older brother, and their music has been his largest influence ever since. Marc…
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Rising Sun Presents Al Di Meola The Guitarchitect Featuring Electric Band
Al Di Meola occupies a rare and enduring position in contemporary music as a living legend whose work continues to define the present moment. For more than five decades, he has shaped the language of modern instrumental music through an…
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Rising Sun Presents The Ledbetters & Superunknown – Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell
ABOUT THE LEDBETTERS The Ledbetters are THE ultimate Pearl Jam tribute band, capturing an authentic recreation of Pearl Jam’s studio recordings, combined with intense live shows. They will bring you right back to your flannel-wearing days. Comprised of powerhouse singer…
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The Colonial Theatre Presents Dann Pell – Songs to Ground and Uplift
Dann Pell is a singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist from Chester County, PA who makes meditative Folk music celebrating unity of spirit. Pell has studied with musical luminaries including Jimmie Dale Gilmore (Flatlanders) and vocalist Bobby Mcferrin. Dann honed his craft…
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Rising Sun Presents Buckethead
Buckethead is a virtuoso guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who performs within many genres of music. He has released over 700 studio recordings, way more than anyone else in the history of music. 650+ of those are in his Pike series. He…
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Rising Sun Presents Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience
Starring Traci Marie as Taylor Paying tribute to Taylor Swift’s Iconic Eras Tour Taylor Swift has been ranked by Billboard as one of the greatest artists of all time, alongside other legends like The Beatles, Michael Jackon, and Madonna, to…
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The Colonial Presents Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band
TOTAL MASS RETAIN is recognized by YES as the #1 YES Tribute Band!!!! Performing Two Classic Albums in Full: THE YES ALBUM and CLOSE TO THE EDGE + more TMR returns to The Colonial on Saturday, May 30. YesFans and…
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WXPN Welcomes & Rising Sun Presents The Church: THE SINGLES 1980 – 2025
Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Even fewer bands are like The Church. Experiencing a renaissance of sorts with their worldwide critically-hailed 26th album The Hypnogogue and…
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Presented by the Phoenixville Film Festival CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Shorty’s Short Film Contest
🎪🎬 Step Right Up, Dreamers and Daring Directors! Presenting the Spectacular Shorty’s Short Film Contest! 🎬🎪 Hear ye! Hear ye! All storytellers, thrill-spinners, and cinematic conjurers! The grandest side-show of imagination is calling your name! Enter the illustrious Cirque du…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Façade Decorating Contest
Entrants must notify the Colonial that they will participate by email by Sunday, June 30. This gives our staff and volunteers ample time to plan their judging route at a busy time of year. To enter your home, nonprofit or…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: FAQ
🎪 Step Right Up for Your Official Cirque du Blobfest Information Guide! 🎪 All the details you need, clear, simple, and straight from the Big Top! 🎟 When Do Tickets Go On Sale? Member Pre-Sale: April 9 at Noon…
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LuLu's Boutique & Gifterie Presents CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Blob Ball
🎷🎪 Step Right Up for an Evening of Swingin’ Splendor and Rockin’ Revelry! 🎪🎷 Ladies and gentlemen, hep cats and jitterbug queens! When the sun dips low and the midway lights begin to twinkle, the grand carnival merriment rolls straight…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Friday Night Immersive Screening & Run-Out
Ladies and gentlemen! Boys, girls, and Blobbies of all ages! Come one! Come all! To the most astonishing, electrifying, spine-tingling spectacle: the Cirque du Blobfest Friday Night Run-Out Spectacular! For one night only, behind the curtain of the historic 1902…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Saturday Blob Screening & Second Run-Out
Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets to the Run-Out, we’re making it a new tradition to run from the Blob on both Friday and Saturday! Join us for the live stage show, hosted by Aurora Gorealis, on Friday night…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Costume Contest
CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Costume Contest Costume Contest registration starts at 12:00 p.m. at the Main & Bridge Streets stage. Judging starts at 1:00 p.m. in the same location. Costume Props & Safety Policy To ensure a safe and welcoming environment…
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RUNegades Presents CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Blobfest 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Kids Fun Run!
Are you ‘INDESCRIBABLE! INDESTRUCTIBLE! NOTHING CAN STOP IT!’ . . . like the Blob? This 5/10k and half-marathon fitness event, held in celebration of Blobfest, is hosted by Runegades. A portion of the event’s proceeds are donated to The Colonial…
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CIRQUE du BLOBFEST: Dinner en Blob
Join us for the inaugural Dinner en Blob, a brand-new Blobfest gathering inspired by the beloved Dinner en Blanc tradition—with a delightfully red twist. For this special event, guests are invited to dress entirely in red and bring their own…
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Rising Sun Presents Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much
Stewart Copeland, world famous drummer, founder of the most successful rock band of the 1980’s, The Police, composer of film scores, video games and operas, multi Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and film maker, is…
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Reuben Entertainment & The Colonial Present Winslow: An Evening of the Eagles Tribute
Reuben Entertainment presents…. “Winslow, An Evening of the Eagles Tribute” performs the iconic “Hotel California Album” in its entirety, track by track. This special show will contain 2 sets: the Eagles’ classic songs and the Hotel California Album…
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Rising Sun Presents An Evening with Buena Vista Orchestra
THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA (sometimes referred to as The Buena Vista Social Orchestra, Orquesta Buena Vista, etc) is the world’s foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble – featuring a revolving lineup of musicians from groups like The Buena Vista Social Club,…
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