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Philadelphia Union at home vs, New England Revolution / 3:30 PM / Check local listings or visit Union web site for ticket information.

Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penns original five squares. Award-winning Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oasis located in the hear of Historic Philadelphia, featuring Philly Mini Golf, a renovated vintage marble fountain, playgrounds, the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, and the acclaimed SquareBurger, with offerings from Starr Restaurants. After a day of experiencing the treasures of Philadelphias history, putt through some of the citys most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, enjoy a rest next to the refreshing fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town. All summer long, enjoy the Once Upon A Nation storyteller. Named Top 10 playground in the United States by Dream On Travel. Philly Mini Golf: $8 adults/$6 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2 Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel: $3 adults/$2 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2

Saturdays - 9:00am - YOGA @ Sangha Space, The Space for Mind-Body Connection! 116 W Baltimore Ave, 2nd Floor, Media, PA 19063. Drop-in rate of $15/class. With a class card only $12! Discounts apply for seniors and full-time students. For more info & a complete schedule, call 610.565.0300 / visit www.SanghaSpace.com.

Saturdays - 11:00 am - ZUMBA @ Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave, Media, PA. $15 or get a class card! Get hooked on a dance the popular dance based workout featuring Latin rhythms that make you want to move! A great cardio-fitness program that is all about dancing! For info, call 610.565.0300 /visit www.SanghaSpace.com.

The Delaware County Summer Festival will celebrate 36 seasons of free, outdoor musical entertainment for county residents! The Summer Festival runs June 11th-August 15th 2010 at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence. Residents can enjoy free, musical entertainment all summer long! Music lovers can hear everything from 50s Bandstand hits, Broadway classics, Jimmy Buffet, Patriotic renditions and modern rock and roll. There are performances to appeal to every musical taste, as well as special programs for children. Concerts are scheduled all summer long, Wednesday through Sunday Evenings. Unless otherwise noted, all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. For concert schedules and information, please visit www.co.delaware.pa.us/summer or call 610-565-7410

July 14-Sept. 12 A Russian ballet dancer wants to defect to the west. But he little realizes the madness that awaits him as his unwitting choice of location is the home of one of a top Ministry of Defense official...a man who would have to turn the defector in if he knew who he was. Everyone including the daughter of the Minister, her fiance, Russian spies and even the local constable gets into the act. Confusion, innuendo, mix ups and misunderstandings all come at us at once! What starts sanely instantly ramps up to hyper speed and no one knows who is what or where. Performances Thurs.-Sat. @ 8; Sat. @ 4; Sun @ 2 & Wed. 7/21, 8/18 and 9/8 at 1 p.m.

Camp Media Theatre is Delco's popular summer music theatre camp for youth ages 6-16. Daily sessions in Acting, Vocal Music, and Choreography. Five Two-week sessions, from 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday. 610-891-0100/ www.mediatheatre.org

LES MISERABLES, performed by the Media Theatre's Youth Ensemble with special guest artist Andrew Deichman (of "RENT"). The drama and passion are maintained in this edited version of the most popular musical of all time which features the number one song "I Dreamed A Dream". 610-891-0100 www.mediatheatre.org

Trained and experienced guides lead participants through Philadelphias neighborhoods providing a behind-the-scenes look at some of the citys 3,000 murals including details on how they are made and the stories behind them. Saturdays & Sundays April through November, 10 am  12 noon 1st Week of Month  Center City Route 2nd Week of Month  North Philadelphia Route 3rd Week of Month  South Philadelphia Route 4th Week of Month  West Philadelphia Route 5th Week of Month (when applicable)  Broad St. Route Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to park and board the trolley. Open-air trolleys (heated as needed, no air-conditioning), have a roof and pull-down windows and depart rain or shine. A substitute vehicle may be used if necessary. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets $25 for adults, $23 for seniors 65+, $15 for children 3 to 10, children under 2 are free. Tickets are available online at www.muralarts.org or by phone at 800-537-7676.

Every Saturday, 10  11:30 am, year-round A collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen powers, Love Letter is a series of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs in and around the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, spanning from 46th Street through 63rd Street created during the summer of 2009. On this weekly tour, take a ride on the El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the renowned Love Letter project and other murals along the way. Tour begins at LOVE Park Visitor Center at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard $17 per person (includes SEPTA train token)

The Betsy Ross House is dedicated to preserving the legend of the first flag and the story of Betsy Ross, and all Colonial working-class women. The House, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, is one of Philadelphias most popular historic attractions with nearly 300,000 visitors annually. The House is two and a half stories with eight rooms and was originally built in 1740. The House is restored to the period from 1773 to 1785, when Betsy Ross, as the story tells it, created the first American flag. The house is furnished with period antiques and some reproduction furniture. Highlights include several objects known to have belonged to Betsy Ross. Visit Betsy Ross in the new upholstery shop exhibit and learn how her trade prepared her to make our countrys first flag, and see other changing exhibits in the gallery throughout the year. Visitors can meet Betsy Ross, in person, and find out all about her exciting life and times. Also meet some of her Colonial friends, the History Makers, throughout the summer. Admission is $3 adults, $2 children 12 & under. Audio tour available for $5, includes admission. Duration: 25 minutes.

The Academy of International Ballet's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive Program The mission of AIB's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive is to guide and instruct each student in the finest traditions of the Bolshoi as they pursue their individual path to excellence and to encourage each student to capture in motion their personal thoughts, deepest held beliefs and their highest ideals". -Denis Gronostayskiy, Artistic Director The Academy of International Ballet's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive has an established tradition for providing serious students with an immersion experience in the Vaganova method. The Vaganova method is the most common method of teaching ballet in Russia. The summer intensive program offers Intermediate, Advanced and Pre-Professional students a unique learning experience sensitive to the progress of each individual student, under the supervision of AIB's Artistic Director Denis Gronostayskiy, Ballet Mistress Anastasia Babayeva and special guest artists. Students will experience a program that will alllow them to learn and appreciate the Vaganova method as a personal and individual experience. Class size will be limited. Each student must audition. Curriculum: The curriculum of the 2010 AIB Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive will include both technique classes and lecture courses on subjects critical to the goals of the Vaganova method. AIB's instructional approach and mission is to prepare the motivated dancer for personal growth, self realization and to focus on the goal of performing on the international stage of ballet. Our curriculum for the Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive will include: Ballet Technique Ballet Pointe Character Dance History Yoga Music Meet the Artist Pilates Partnering Mens Technique Mens Variations Modern Nutrition Qualified dancers in the Summer Intensive 2010 will once again have the opportunity to participate in a final summer performance on Thursday August 5 before an attentive and receptive regional audience in the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theater at Neumann University offering selections from IBC's repertoire and new choreography developed during the program. Faculty: AIB's 2010 Summer Intensive students will experience a level of professional instruction unequalled to any other summer program in the tri-state area. The faculty will consist of the AIB's artistic staff, AIB alumni, and internationally recognized guest instructors. Summer Intensive instructors will include: Denis Gronostayskiy, Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Principal Dancer with the Rennaissance Ballet Moscow and Artistic Director at AIB. Anastasia Babayeva, Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Principal Soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet Company and Ballet Mistress at AIB. Michael Shannon, Graduate of the Bolshoi Academy and member of the Bolshoi Ballet Company now with the Greenwich Ballet Academy. Anna Ivanova. Originally with the Doneskt Ballet. Felicia Walker, University of the Arts. Alisher Saburov. Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and Principal Dancer with the Moscow Festival Ballet. Maria Youskevitch, Soloist with the American Ballet Theatre and now faculty member with ABT. Schedule: Week 1 (July 5 to July 9) Week 2 (July 12 to July 16) Week 3 (July 19 to July 23) Week 4 (July 26 to July 30) Week 5 (August 2 to August 6) For additional information and registration procedures please contact Josephine Singer, Executive Director at 610-459-9221 or e-mail at balletacd@comcast.net Visit us on the web at www.academyballetru.com

Thirteen one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia's Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation's history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia's and America's history. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then collect a star from each storyteller on their journey. Flags with all 13 stars can be redeemed for a History Hero Certificate and special coupon book.

Colonial Kids Quest The Declaration of Independence is missing! Help Phineas Bell search for clues at historic sites that will save the day. Along the way, find his runaway dog, Freedom, and meet helpful two-legged and four-legged friends. A kid-friendly Whodunit thats great for detectives of all ages! Duration: 60 minutes. Recommended for children 10 and under. May 29  September 4: 11 am, Saturdays ALSO July 2, 3, and 4 at 11 am $17 per person, children 2 and under free. Tickets available online at www.historicphiladelphia.org or by phone at 215-629-4026.

Mural Mile Guided Walking Tours Every day, May through October, 11:30 am  1 pm Ninety-minute walking tours of Center City murals, led by trained and experienced guides. MP3 players will be provided with Mural Mile podcasts. Tour includes recorded audio segments with information and interaction with live guide. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets $17 per person

July 1, 1776: Congress is debating the Declaration. In Philadelphia, rumors fly. Encounter 18th-century townspeople with strong feelings on both sides of the debate over Independence. Experience the tension and excitement surrounding the signing of the Declaration as Colonial guide Timothy Matlack escorts guests to some of Philadelphias historic treasures, meeting Loyalists and Patriots who make this thrilling time come alive. May 29  September 4: 2 pm, Saturdays ALSO: July 2, 3, and 4 at 2 pm $20 adults, $18 senior/student/military, $15 children 12 & under. Tickets available online at www.historicphiladelphia.org or by phone at 215-629-4026 Duration: 1ﾼ hours

George Washington needs help. Theres rumor of a plot to have him kidnapped at Valley Forge. Meet the General as he enlists children and adults to join his American spy network to uncover the traitors involved. Learn 18th-century spy techniques including invisible ink, counterespionage, and looking for secret messages as young guests work with operatives to foil the plot. June 19  September 4: 2 pm, Saturdays $17 per person. Duration: 1ﾼ hours. Recommended for children ages 8 and up. Tickets available at Valley Forge NHP Visitor Center or at www.historicphiladelphia.org. (Note ticket pick-up and tour departure are separate locations.)

This evening walking tour visits some of the landmarks of Philadelphias Historic District and is populated with Colonial characters who bring history to life right in the place where it happened. Tour-takers walk through the shadows of Independence Hall (in this exclusive opportunity to visit inside the Hall at night, with no crowds) and experience what those late nights of the summer of 1776 were like for the Founding Fathers. The evening begins with a delicious three-course meal at the Historic City Tavern where Colonial townspeople entertain guests. The Colonial host then sneaks everyone into the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall), once he talks his way past the vigilant night watchman. Inside the Hall, visitors witness several Founding Fathers deep in discussion over the creation of the Declaration of Independence. $75 adults, $50 children 12 & under, $70 senior/military/student (dining gratuity included) Add on the Lights of Liberty Show to complete your night for only $10. Tickets are available online at www.historicphiladelphia.org or by phone at 215-629-4026. Duration: 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes. Recommended for children 10 and older.

Travel back in time to June 1778, a turning point in the Revolutionary War, spend an exciting evening at the famous encampment at Valley Forge, and see what nights were like for the Continental Army. Enjoy a traditional Colonial dinner with Martha Washington before checking in at General Washingtons Headquarters and then relax around the group campfire and listen to the soldiers tales. $55 adults, $50 student/senior/military and children 12 & under. Tickets available at Valley Forge NHP Visitor Center or at historicphiladelphia.org.

The Redwood Community Center in Upland offers free dances for senior citizens every Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Center also offers free daily activities including line-dancing classes, live bands and dj's, card games, group activities and more. For information about the Redwood Community Center, call (610) 627-2167 or visit the county Web site at www.co.delaware.pa.us and click on Parks and Recreation. The Redwood Community Center is located in Upland Park, on 6th Street in Upland.

Guaranteed to educate and entertain, these one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are in four locations around Valley Forge National Historical Park. Storytellers, trained at the unique Benstitute, share riveting stories of the encampment, and how it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Short, five-minute stories are told for free at one of the signature 13-foot curved benches. Unlike the storytelling benches in Philadelphias Historic District which close for the season on Labor Day, the benches at Valley Forge will continue to operate into the fall, corresponding to the popular time of year for the Park. June 12  September 6: 11 am - 4 pm, daily

Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penns original five squares. Award-winning Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oasis located in the hear of Historic Philadelphia, featuring Philly Mini Golf, a renovated vintage marble fountain, playgrounds, the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, and the acclaimed SquareBurger, with offerings from Starr Restaurants. After a day of experiencing the treasures of Philadelphias history, putt through some of the citys most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, enjoy a rest next to the refreshing fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town. All summer long, enjoy the Once Upon A Nation storyteller. Named Top 10 playground in the United States by Dream On Travel. Philly Mini Golf: $8 adults/$6 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2 Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel: $3 adults/$2 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2

Sundays - 10am - YOGA @ Sangha Space, The Space for Mind-Body Connection! 116 W Baltimore Ave, 2nd Floor, Media, PA 19063. Drop-in rate of $15/class. With a class card only $12! Discounts apply for seniors and full-time students. For more info & a complete schedule, call 610.565.0300 / visit www.SanghaSpace.com.

The Delaware County Summer Festival will celebrate 36 seasons of free, outdoor musical entertainment for county residents! The Summer Festival runs June 11th-August 15th 2010 at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence. Residents can enjoy free, musical entertainment all summer long! Music lovers can hear everything from 50s Bandstand hits, Broadway classics, Jimmy Buffet, Patriotic renditions and modern rock and roll. There are performances to appeal to every musical taste, as well as special programs for children. Concerts are scheduled all summer long, Wednesday through Sunday Evenings. Unless otherwise noted, all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. For concert schedules and information, please visit www.co.delaware.pa.us/summer or call 610-565-7410

July 14-Sept. 12 A Russian ballet dancer wants to defect to the west. But he little realizes the madness that awaits him as his unwitting choice of location is the home of one of a top Ministry of Defense official...a man who would have to turn the defector in if he knew who he was. Everyone including the daughter of the Minister, her fiance, Russian spies and even the local constable gets into the act. Confusion, innuendo, mix ups and misunderstandings all come at us at once! What starts sanely instantly ramps up to hyper speed and no one knows who is what or where. Performances Thurs.-Sat. @ 8; Sat. @ 4; Sun @ 2 & Wed. 7/21, 8/18 and 9/8 at 1 p.m.

Camp Media Theatre is Delco's popular summer music theatre camp for youth ages 6-16. Daily sessions in Acting, Vocal Music, and Choreography. Five Two-week sessions, from 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday. 610-891-0100/ www.mediatheatre.org

Delco Idol, JR is the region's premier vocal contest for ages 7-13. Sundays at 7pm; $11-13; www.mediatheatre.org/ 610-891-0100. Title Sponsor is Iron Workers Bank. Emceed by "RENT" actor Andrew Deichman

LES MISERABLES, performed by the Media Theatre's Youth Ensemble with special guest artist Andrew Deichman (of "RENT"). The drama and passion are maintained in this edited version of the most popular musical of all time which features the number one song "I Dreamed A Dream". 610-891-0100 www.mediatheatre.org

The Betsy Ross House is dedicated to preserving the legend of the first flag and the story of Betsy Ross, and all Colonial working-class women. The House, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, is one of Philadelphias most popular historic attractions with nearly 300,000 visitors annually. The House is two and a half stories with eight rooms and was originally built in 1740. The House is restored to the period from 1773 to 1785, when Betsy Ross, as the story tells it, created the first American flag. The house is furnished with period antiques and some reproduction furniture. Highlights include several objects known to have belonged to Betsy Ross. Visit Betsy Ross in the new upholstery shop exhibit and learn how her trade prepared her to make our countrys first flag, and see other changing exhibits in the gallery throughout the year. Visitors can meet Betsy Ross, in person, and find out all about her exciting life and times. Also meet some of her Colonial friends, the History Makers, throughout the summer. Admission is $3 adults, $2 children 12 & under. Audio tour available for $5, includes admission. Duration: 25 minutes.

The Academy of International Ballet's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive Program The mission of AIB's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive is to guide and instruct each student in the finest traditions of the Bolshoi as they pursue their individual path to excellence and to encourage each student to capture in motion their personal thoughts, deepest held beliefs and their highest ideals". -Denis Gronostayskiy, Artistic Director The Academy of International Ballet's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive has an established tradition for providing serious students with an immersion experience in the Vaganova method. The Vaganova method is the most common method of teaching ballet in Russia. The summer intensive program offers Intermediate, Advanced and Pre-Professional students a unique learning experience sensitive to the progress of each individual student, under the supervision of AIB's Artistic Director Denis Gronostayskiy, Ballet Mistress Anastasia Babayeva and special guest artists. Students will experience a program that will alllow them to learn and appreciate the Vaganova method as a personal and individual experience. Class size will be limited. Each student must audition. Curriculum: The curriculum of the 2010 AIB Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive will include both technique classes and lecture courses on subjects critical to the goals of the Vaganova method. AIB's instructional approach and mission is to prepare the motivated dancer for personal growth, self realization and to focus on the goal of performing on the international stage of ballet. Our curriculum for the Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive will include: Ballet Technique Ballet Pointe Character Dance History Yoga Music Meet the Artist Pilates Partnering Mens Technique Mens Variations Modern Nutrition Qualified dancers in the Summer Intensive 2010 will once again have the opportunity to participate in a final summer performance on Thursday August 5 before an attentive and receptive regional audience in the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theater at Neumann University offering selections from IBC's repertoire and new choreography developed during the program. Faculty: AIB's 2010 Summer Intensive students will experience a level of professional instruction unequalled to any other summer program in the tri-state area. The faculty will consist of the AIB's artistic staff, AIB alumni, and internationally recognized guest instructors. Summer Intensive instructors will include: Denis Gronostayskiy, Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Principal Dancer with the Rennaissance Ballet Moscow and Artistic Director at AIB. Anastasia Babayeva, Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Principal Soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet Company and Ballet Mistress at AIB. Michael Shannon, Graduate of the Bolshoi Academy and member of the Bolshoi Ballet Company now with the Greenwich Ballet Academy. Anna Ivanova. Originally with the Doneskt Ballet. Felicia Walker, University of the Arts. Alisher Saburov. Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and Principal Dancer with the Moscow Festival Ballet. Maria Youskevitch, Soloist with the American Ballet Theatre and now faculty member with ABT. Schedule: Week 1 (July 5 to July 9) Week 2 (July 12 to July 16) Week 3 (July 19 to July 23) Week 4 (July 26 to July 30) Week 5 (August 2 to August 6) For additional information and registration procedures please contact Josephine Singer, Executive Director at 610-459-9221 or e-mail at balletacd@comcast.net Visit us on the web at www.academyballetru.com

Thirteen one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia's Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation's history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia's and America's history. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then collect a star from each storyteller on their journey. Flags with all 13 stars can be redeemed for a History Hero Certificate and special coupon book.

Mural Mile Guided Walking Tours Every day, May through October, 11:30 am  1 pm Ninety-minute walking tours of Center City murals, led by trained and experienced guides. MP3 players will be provided with Mural Mile podcasts. Tour includes recorded audio segments with information and interaction with live guide. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets $17 per person

This evening walking tour visits some of the landmarks of Philadelphias Historic District and is populated with Colonial characters who bring history to life right in the place where it happened. Tour-takers walk through the shadows of Independence Hall (in this exclusive opportunity to visit inside the Hall at night, with no crowds) and experience what those late nights of the summer of 1776 were like for the Founding Fathers. The evening begins with a delicious three-course meal at the Historic City Tavern where Colonial townspeople entertain guests. The Colonial host then sneaks everyone into the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall), once he talks his way past the vigilant night watchman. Inside the Hall, visitors witness several Founding Fathers deep in discussion over the creation of the Declaration of Independence. $75 adults, $50 children 12 & under, $70 senior/military/student (dining gratuity included) Add on the Lights of Liberty Show to complete your night for only $10. Tickets are available online at www.historicphiladelphia.org or by phone at 215-629-4026. Duration: 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes. Recommended for children 10 and older.

The Redwood Community Center in Upland offers free dances for senior citizens every Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Center also offers free daily activities including line-dancing classes, live bands and dj's, card games, group activities and more. For information about the Redwood Community Center, call (610) 627-2167 or visit the county Web site at www.co.delaware.pa.us and click on Parks and Recreation. The Redwood Community Center is located in Upland Park, on 6th Street in Upland.

Guaranteed to educate and entertain, these one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are in four locations around Valley Forge National Historical Park. Storytellers, trained at the unique Benstitute, share riveting stories of the encampment, and how it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Short, five-minute stories are told for free at one of the signature 13-foot curved benches. Unlike the storytelling benches in Philadelphias Historic District which close for the season on Labor Day, the benches at Valley Forge will continue to operate into the fall, corresponding to the popular time of year for the Park. June 12  September 6: 11 am - 4 pm, daily

Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penns original five squares. Award-winning Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oasis located in the hear of Historic Philadelphia, featuring Philly Mini Golf, a renovated vintage marble fountain, playgrounds, the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, and the acclaimed SquareBurger, with offerings from Starr Restaurants. After a day of experiencing the treasures of Philadelphias history, putt through some of the citys most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, enjoy a rest next to the refreshing fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town. All summer long, enjoy the Once Upon A Nation storyteller. Named Top 10 playground in the United States by Dream On Travel. Philly Mini Golf: $8 adults/$6 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2 Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel: $3 adults/$2 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2

Mondays - 6pm - ADULT BALLET @ Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave, Media, PA. Ballet is not just for ballet dancers! Learn the basics of Ballet on Monday nights in a beautiful, turn of the century Ballroom. Stay in shape, learn to appreciate your body even more and move more gracefully and fluidly. Only $15 or get a class card! For information, please call 610.565.0300 or visit www.sanghaspace.com.

Mondays - 7:30pm - BALLROOM DANCING BASICS @ Sangha Space, 116 W Baltimore Ave, Media, PA. Ballroom Dancing is back in style! Learn the basics of Ballroom Dancing on Monday nights in a beautiful, turn of the century Ballroom. $15 or get a class card! No Partner Necessary! For info, call 610.565.0300 / visit www.SanghaSpace.com.

The Delaware County Summer Festival will celebrate 36 seasons of free, outdoor musical entertainment for county residents! The Summer Festival runs June 11th-August 15th 2010 at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence. Residents can enjoy free, musical entertainment all summer long! Music lovers can hear everything from 50s Bandstand hits, Broadway classics, Jimmy Buffet, Patriotic renditions and modern rock and roll. There are performances to appeal to every musical taste, as well as special programs for children. Concerts are scheduled all summer long, Wednesday through Sunday Evenings. Unless otherwise noted, all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. For concert schedules and information, please visit www.co.delaware.pa.us/summer or call 610-565-7410

July 14-Sept. 12 A Russian ballet dancer wants to defect to the west. But he little realizes the madness that awaits him as his unwitting choice of location is the home of one of a top Ministry of Defense official...a man who would have to turn the defector in if he knew who he was. Everyone including the daughter of the Minister, her fiance, Russian spies and even the local constable gets into the act. Confusion, innuendo, mix ups and misunderstandings all come at us at once! What starts sanely instantly ramps up to hyper speed and no one knows who is what or where. Performances Thurs.-Sat. @ 8; Sat. @ 4; Sun @ 2 & Wed. 7/21, 8/18 and 9/8 at 1 p.m.

Camp Media Theatre is Delco's popular summer music theatre camp for youth ages 6-16. Daily sessions in Acting, Vocal Music, and Choreography. Five Two-week sessions, from 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday. 610-891-0100/ www.mediatheatre.org

LES MISERABLES, performed by the Media Theatre's Youth Ensemble with special guest artist Andrew Deichman (of "RENT"). The drama and passion are maintained in this edited version of the most popular musical of all time which features the number one song "I Dreamed A Dream". 610-891-0100 www.mediatheatre.org

Basketball Camp at Swarthmore College Boys & Girls Ages 8-16 Date: August 2nd - 6th @ Swarthmore College Pricing Schedule: $99.00 IF REGISTRED BEFORE MAY 25TH!!! 45% DISCOUNT!! $130.00 if registered before June 15th $150.00 if registered before June 30th $180.00 after June 30th Contact: Dennis Stanton Former Pro Basketball Player Souderton HS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach 215-284-7134 - Call Today!!! dstant13@yahoo.com www.dennisstantonbasketball.com MAKE SURE TO MENTION THIS SPECIAL OFFER

The Betsy Ross House is dedicated to preserving the legend of the first flag and the story of Betsy Ross, and all Colonial working-class women. The House, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, is one of Philadelphias most popular historic attractions with nearly 300,000 visitors annually. The House is two and a half stories with eight rooms and was originally built in 1740. The House is restored to the period from 1773 to 1785, when Betsy Ross, as the story tells it, created the first American flag. The house is furnished with period antiques and some reproduction furniture. Highlights include several objects known to have belonged to Betsy Ross. Visit Betsy Ross in the new upholstery shop exhibit and learn how her trade prepared her to make our countrys first flag, and see other changing exhibits in the gallery throughout the year. Visitors can meet Betsy Ross, in person, and find out all about her exciting life and times. Also meet some of her Colonial friends, the History Makers, throughout the summer. Admission is $3 adults, $2 children 12 & under. Audio tour available for $5, includes admission. Duration: 25 minutes.

Delaware County Intermediate Unit, Head Start Program is a Federal program for preschool children from low-income families. The Head Start program is operated by the DCIU organization. Children who attend the Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They receive free healthy meals, snacks and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the needs of children with disabilities. Children in the program are between the ages of three and five years old. Registration is now in progress in the Woodlyn Head Start Center at 1640A Constitution Avenue,Woodlyn PA 19094. Please call 610-874-4757 for further information.

The Academy of International Ballet's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive Program The mission of AIB's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive is to guide and instruct each student in the finest traditions of the Bolshoi as they pursue their individual path to excellence and to encourage each student to capture in motion their personal thoughts, deepest held beliefs and their highest ideals". -Denis Gronostayskiy, Artistic Director The Academy of International Ballet's Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive has an established tradition for providing serious students with an immersion experience in the Vaganova method. The Vaganova method is the most common method of teaching ballet in Russia. The summer intensive program offers Intermediate, Advanced and Pre-Professional students a unique learning experience sensitive to the progress of each individual student, under the supervision of AIB's Artistic Director Denis Gronostayskiy, Ballet Mistress Anastasia Babayeva and special guest artists. Students will experience a program that will alllow them to learn and appreciate the Vaganova method as a personal and individual experience. Class size will be limited. Each student must audition. Curriculum: The curriculum of the 2010 AIB Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive will include both technique classes and lecture courses on subjects critical to the goals of the Vaganova method. AIB's instructional approach and mission is to prepare the motivated dancer for personal growth, self realization and to focus on the goal of performing on the international stage of ballet. Our curriculum for the Vaganova Ballet Summer Intensive will include: Ballet Technique Ballet Pointe Character Dance History Yoga Music Meet the Artist Pilates Partnering Mens Technique Mens Variations Modern Nutrition Qualified dancers in the Summer Intensive 2010 will once again have the opportunity to participate in a final summer performance on Thursday August 5 before an attentive and receptive regional audience in the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theater at Neumann University offering selections from IBC's repertoire and new choreography developed during the program. Faculty: AIB's 2010 Summer Intensive students will experience a level of professional instruction unequalled to any other summer program in the tri-state area. The faculty will consist of the AIB's artistic staff, AIB alumni, and internationally recognized guest instructors. Summer Intensive instructors will include: Denis Gronostayskiy, Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Principal Dancer with the Rennaissance Ballet Moscow and Artistic Director at AIB. Anastasia Babayeva, Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Principal Soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet Company and Ballet Mistress at AIB. Michael Shannon, Graduate of the Bolshoi Academy and member of the Bolshoi Ballet Company now with the Greenwich Ballet Academy. Anna Ivanova. Originally with the Doneskt Ballet. Felicia Walker, University of the Arts. Alisher Saburov. Graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and Principal Dancer with the Moscow Festival Ballet. Maria Youskevitch, Soloist with the American Ballet Theatre and now faculty member with ABT. Schedule: Week 1 (July 5 to July 9) Week 2 (July 12 to July 16) Week 3 (July 19 to July 23) Week 4 (July 26 to July 30) Week 5 (August 2 to August 6) For additional information and registration procedures please contact Josephine Singer, Executive Director at 610-459-9221 or e-mail at balletacd@comcast.net Visit us on the web at www.academyballetru.com

Thirteen one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia's Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation's history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia's and America's history. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then collect a star from each storyteller on their journey. Flags with all 13 stars can be redeemed for a History Hero Certificate and special coupon book.

Mural Mile Guided Walking Tours Every day, May through October, 11:30 am  1 pm Ninety-minute walking tours of Center City murals, led by trained and experienced guides. MP3 players will be provided with Mural Mile podcasts. Tour includes recorded audio segments with information and interaction with live guide. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets $17 per person

This evening walking tour visits some of the landmarks of Philadelphias Historic District and is populated with Colonial characters who bring history to life right in the place where it happened. Tour-takers walk through the shadows of Independence Hall (in this exclusive opportunity to visit inside the Hall at night, with no crowds) and experience what those late nights of the summer of 1776 were like for the Founding Fathers. The evening begins with a delicious three-course meal at the Historic City Tavern where Colonial townspeople entertain guests. The Colonial host then sneaks everyone into the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall), once he talks his way past the vigilant night watchman. Inside the Hall, visitors witness several Founding Fathers deep in discussion over the creation of the Declaration of Independence. $75 adults, $50 children 12 & under, $70 senior/military/student (dining gratuity included) Add on the Lights of Liberty Show to complete your night for only $10. Tickets are available online at www.historicphiladelphia.org or by phone at 215-629-4026. Duration: 3 hours. Wear comfortable shoes. Recommended for children 10 and older.

The Redwood Community Center in Upland offers free dances for senior citizens every Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Center also offers free daily activities including line-dancing classes, live bands and dj's, card games, group activities and more. For information about the Redwood Community Center, call (610) 627-2167 or visit the county Web site at www.co.delaware.pa.us and click on Parks and Recreation. The Redwood Community Center is located in Upland Park, on 6th Street in Upland.

Guaranteed to educate and entertain, these one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are in four locations around Valley Forge National Historical Park. Storytellers, trained at the unique Benstitute, share riveting stories of the encampment, and how it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Short, five-minute stories are told for free at one of the signature 13-foot curved benches. Unlike the storytelling benches in Philadelphias Historic District which close for the season on Labor Day, the benches at Valley Forge will continue to operate into the fall, corresponding to the popular time of year for the Park. June 12  September 6: 11 am - 4 pm, daily