August 20th, 2010

As you know one of the great perks of Chestnut Hill College is its close proximity to the city of Philadelphia. There is no better way to spend your summer than enjoying some of the great attractions in the city. The Arden Theatre Company is hosting the production, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.  The play is based on the on the book by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. This bestselling book comes to life when an innocent boy generously offers a cookie to a demanding little mouse. This singular action triggers a series of escalating requests that result in mayhem – and a lot of fun.  In addition, the Coatesville Area Arts Alliance is hosting the 5^th annual Grounds for Music Outdoor Festival. The festival is located on a gorgeous rural property with gardens and outdoor earthArt. The main stage acts include folk, jazz, bluegrass, and rock performers. Artists performing include: Fontane/Cooley, Jazz/bluegrass Instrumentalists Charlie Phillips Band, Poppina rock Ken Meyle Trio, Bluegrass Al Bien and his many talented Friends, Folky country by a tri-county musical institution Faye Hoek, Young blues phenom singer á la Janis Gus Compson and Friends, Bluegrass and folk by Soulfolk. Furthermore, there will be artisan vendors and BBQ food. The festival is rain or shine, BYO chairs and/or picnic food. So when you are looking for something fun to do this summer, don’t look further than your own backyard!

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August 13th, 2010

Are you interested in enjoying a night of excitement and laughs in the city? If so, the Schuylkill Banks Movie Night is the place for you. Every other Thursday by the Walnut Street Bridge, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation hosts a movie night. Bring your friends, blankets, and picnic baskets for a great time watching films under the stars. Arrive early for free snacks and to enter a free raffle.

In addition, the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Fairmount Park host different Saturdays throughout the summer for Art in the Open Philadelphia. This summer will consist of Family Kite-Making. Families are invited to gather on the decks of Fairmount Water Works to create, construct and fly their own kites, using the Schuylkill River and all her inhabitants as inspiration.

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August 5th, 2010

The Chestnut Hill College baseball team ended their season on a great note. The Griffins concluded their third season with the program’s first trip to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Championship Tournament. Chestnut Hill College finished 16-22 overall and 11-9 in the CACC with three student-athletes garnering all-conference status. Junior outfielder Dan Etherton (Princeton, N.J.), junior catcher Bryan Henry (Columbus, N.J.), and sophomore second baseman Jesse Daywalt (Phoenixville, PA) headlined the lineup and earned all-conference selections. Etherton batted .324 (44-for-136), carried a .493 slugging percentage, knocked in 18 runs, and stole 14 bases en route to a First Team All-CACC selection. Henry received the team MVP and Daywalt was awarded the Coach’s Award.

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December 15th, 2009

One of the best things about being a college student in Philadelphia is that the city has so many great attractions and sites to offer. There are lists of Philly favorites that college students adore. The top museums include: Philadelphia Museum of Art (free the first Sunday of the month), The Franklin Institute, Mutter Museum, and Academy of Natural Sciences. In addition, Philadelphia is home to many outstanding outdoor attractions. Fairmount Park is one of the world’s largest city parks. The western portion is home to the indoor/outdoor Mann Music Center and the Philadelphia Zoo. Penn’s Landing is the home to free summer concerts, winter ice skating, and year round fireworks! Longwood Gardens is a sensational 1000 acre showplace of natural beauty located in Kennett Square.  The holiday season brings special attractions and exhibits to the garden. Night life does not get much better then Philadelphia. South Street, located between Front and Seventh Streets is filled of stores and restaurants that are attractions within themselves. Avenue of the Arts is home to the opera, ballet, and world famous Philadelphia Orchestra. The first Friday in Old City is always a fun night because many of the cities galleries stay open late. Chinatown is not only a fabulous place for late night food, it serves as one of the best places to take in a rock concert. 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, Pat’s and Geno’s battles for the best cheesesteaks in Philly. So it does not matter what you are looking for or what time you are out, the city of Philadelphia is the place to be.

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December 5th, 2009

If music is your passion why not make it your career! Some professions in the field of music include: performer, private teacher, music industry, music librarian, church musician, composer/arranger, and music journalist. Chestnut Hill College offers a Bachelor of Music degree and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree. With Pennsylvania certification, a music educator can teach music in K-12 public, charter, and private schools. Some music courses offered at Chestnut Hill College include: Music Theory, Aural Skills, History of Music, Counterpoint, Orchestration, Basic Conducting, Music and Technology, and Keyboard Harmony. In addition, Chestnut Hill College offers many performing groups that are open to music major and non-music major students. Student run musical, pep band, gospel choir, saxophone quartet, and instrumental ensemble are just a few performance groups offered through the music department. If music is your passion, considered visiting Chestnut Hill College and speaking with a member of our Music Department, the opportunities are endless.

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November 25th, 2009

One of the biggest questions that visiting students always ask is where do you eat after the cafeteria closes? There are many great options for food outside of the cafeteria. If you are looking to get off campus there are many places to stop and get a quick bite or sit down for a meal in the town of Chestnut Hill. Some of these places include: McNally’s Tavern, Cafette, Solaris Grille, and Fiesta Pizza III. However, if you are not looking to go too far, Bruno’s Restaurant is just across the street. Less then a two minute walk from the college is Bruno’s Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, daily specials, and customized Italian dinners. The best part about eating at Bruno’s is that it is very affordable for students. If you willing to take a little trip, the Plymouth Meeting Mall is host to many delicious dining options including: California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle Grille, P.F. Changs, and Dave and Busters. In addition, the students at Chestnut Hill College have many take out and delivery dining options available to them. Some of the most popular are: Tonelli’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Argento’s Pizzeria, and Yummy Restaurant. Delivery food options are extremely popular amongst the students at Chestnut Hill College because some of our favorite spots are open until 1:00 a.m. when we are looking for something to snack on late at night.

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November 14th, 2009

Of course you are wondering what students at Chestnut Hill College are doing on weekends. Being located in the city of Philadelphia gives students endless possibilities. The Chestnut Hill College Activities Office offers free and discounted tickets to numerous attractions in the Philadelphia area. This program is a great way for students to explore the city of Philadelphia without participating in school run trip. This means that students can pick up tickets and go out on their own time. The best part about the ticketing program is that tickets are free or offered at a discounted price to all students! Some of the tickets available include: AMC Movie Passes, Longwood Gardens, SEPTA Tokens, One Day SEPTA Independence Day Passes, Philadelphia Zoo, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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September 20th, 2009

With the over growing size of the student body at Chestnut Hill College it is not a surprise that housing on campus is filling up. A few lucky students have had the privilege and opportunity to live at the apartment complex across the street, Lincoln Woods. Chestnut Hill College students occupy one and two bedroom apartments. One bedroom apartments are occupied by two students and two bedroom apartments are occupied by three students. Lincoln Woods is just a short walk from the college so students still feel like they are a part of the campus community. Dan Etherton, a junior, is one of the students living at Lincoln Woods. Dan says that his favorite part about living in his Lincoln Woods apartment is that he has his own washer and dryer right there, and it is free.

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