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Concert, Flea Market Top This Weekend's Events

Here's what's going on this weekend in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy.

Here's what's going on this weekend in Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy.

Free ConcertThere will be a free concert at the Mt. Airy Train Station located at 7423 Devon St, (at Gowen) on Friday at 7 p.m.  Here's how the organizers describe the concert: "The Knights of Soul have that big soul band sound with plenty of horns, great drumming, hot guitar licks and great singing by lead singer, Don Jones. They reach back over the last 60 years and find the best of Soul and R&B and bring it on home to us. This is an outdoor concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic, and your dancing shoes ! Rain date is Saturday September 14 same time and place. For more information call 215-242-0854 or contact WalkaCrookedMileBooks.com"

Irish Music FestivalFriday night of the PCG Irish Traditional Music and Dance Festival, September 13th, starting at 8:00 p.m. is filled with music and dance with a Ceili dance with live music by the McGillians & Friends, one of the best Ceili bands in the tri-state area, certain to make the Festival Ceili dance a hit.  Additionally, in the Fireside Room there will be a music filledRambling House hosted byGabriel Donohue that will start at 8:00 pm and go on through the night. Get ready to hear tunes, songs and a story or two – with very special guest Joanie Madden - a fine time will be had by all – open to all ages.  The Festival takes place at the Commodore Barry Club in Philadelphia. Known as the "Irish Center", it is close to train line and has nearby free parking. 6815 Emlen St. Philadelphia, PA 19119.  Tickets can be purchased on-line at Purchase On-line Ticket

Train Station Yard Sale/Flea MarketIt's the Second Saturday of the Month so our Flea Market is gathering a variety of families and sellers who have some fabulous bargains waiting for you along Devon St. and the Gowen Ave. Bridge. There's still room for you to join us - $10 per space - make your fortune, and have a great time. Call us at 215-242-0854 to get on the list. We have had lots of great sellers and loads of buyers so come join us. For more information, go to WalkaCrookedMileBooks.com. 



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