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September
The 3rd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival
The Phoenixville Film Festival returns to the Colonial Theatre for its third year. GET TO KNOW US The Phoenixville Film Festival is an annual event that takes place in the historic town of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It’s about 30 minutes outside…
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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 Better Than Bacon
Better Than Bacon Improv is a short form improv comedy troupe based in West Chester, PA. BTB does short skits and games based on audience suggestions, and often invites audience members on stage to help out. Improv comedy, as we…
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Rising Sun Presents The Jayhawks
The incredible harmonies and distinctive arrangements of The Jayhawks set them apart from the rest of the Minneapolis music scene that emerged in the 1980s. Over the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums, countless memorable live shows and enough…
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The Colonial Theatre Presents Trick Time with Magic Zach
“Magic-lovers of all ages have the chance to enjoy TWO completely different feature length magic shows. A matinee family-friendly kids show at 1PM EST, followed by a sophisticated evening theatrical show at 7PM EST (Evening show is recommended for teens…
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Rising Sun Presents Eric Johnson – Texaphonic Tour 2025
One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this…
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Rising Sun Presents Sierra Hull & John Craigie Northeast Autumn 2025
Sierra Hull is a virtuoso mandolinist, a two-time Grammy-nominated artist, and a groundbreaking songwriter. Recognized for her acclaimed albums 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she’s also a six-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year – the first woman…
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Succumbing to Dread: A Seminar on Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s CURE
A masterclass in sustained dread and cinematic craft, Cure stands as a high point in both the career of its mercurial director, Kiyoshi Kurosawa (no relation to Akira Kurosawa), and in the history of Japanese horror. A filmmaker as revered…
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Rising Sun Presents Rodney Crowell: Airline Highway Tour with very special guest The Secret Sisters
Rodney Crowell – Airline Highway On his vibrant 20th studio album, Airline Highway, Rodney Crowell explores love, memory, and musical kinship with a new generation of roots artists. Produced with Tyler Bryant and recorded live at Dockside Studio in Louisiana, the album…
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Rising Sun Presents Noah Reid: Live Again
Noah Reid has earned a permanent place in the music industry as a result of his powerful vocals and honest delivery. Evident on his debut album Songs from a Broken Chair (2016), sophomore album Gemini. (2020) and his highly-anticipated third…
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The Colonial Presents The Parlour Reading Series: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Parlour Reading Series returns with a spooky classic for the Halloween season – Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Travel back in time and take a ride through the woods with Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassle, Brom Bones,…
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Rising Sun Presents Stanley Clarke N•4EVER
Four-time Grammy Award winner Stanley Clarke is thrilled to be back on the road with his exciting new band 4EVER. Already in 2022/2023 the tour has played international and domestic venues with immense success. “After the Pandemic hiatus, I’m invigorated…
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The Colonial Presents Know Return (Kansas Tribute) & Fooling Ourselves (Styx Tribute)
Join us on Saturday, November 8th as Know Return and Fooling Ourselves debut their acclaimed tribute to Kansas and Styx at the historic Colonial Theatre. The Bands With stellar vocals, a pro violinist and talented instrumentalists, Know Return performs today’s…
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The Colonial Presents HUSH: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience
Psst, you didn’t hear this from us, but… Hush, a dimly lit speakeasy, is the bee’s knees. Get on the blower! Tell your favorite hoofers! The joint will be jumpin’. Enjoy the musical stylings of Parlour Noir, a performance by…
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Rising Sun Presents Mamma Mania! – NYC’s Premier ABBA Tribute
New York City’s Premier ABBA Tribute – Mamma Mania! Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City’s premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music’s most iconic groups…
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Rising Sun Presents Boat House Row – The Yacht Rock Experience
YACHT ROCK /yät/ /räk/ noun In the musical sense, yacht rock refers to the highly polished brand of soft rock that emanated from Southern California between 1976 and 1984. The term is meant to suggest the kind of smooth, mellow music…
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The Colonial Presents Jessica Lynn’s – A Very Merry Classic Christmas
Jessica Lynn returns for her fourth year at The Colonial Theatre! Jessica Lynn’s record-breaking and award-winning “A Very Merry Classic Christmas” has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling, and even eclipsing some of the biggest Christmas spectaculars. Touring nationwide, this fun-filled,…
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Rising Sun Presents Tab Benoit I Hear Thunder Tour
I Hear Thundermarks the long-awaited return of four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit. Renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice, Benoit has been a captivating figure in the roots music world for over thirty years. Tab’s personal growth and…
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Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Annual Children’s Christmas Party
Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at The Colonial Theatre. Get your FREE tickets beginning on Monday, November 3rd at any Phoenixville Federal branch location…
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City Rhythm Orchestra Holiday Style 2025
Join the City Rhythm Orchestra for their annual Christmas show “Holiday Style!”, as they cook up exciting and innovative versions of seasonal classics. In addition to their renowned big band sound, the group features vocalists Steve Ritrovato and Rich Cox,…
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Rising Sun Presents HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis Starring Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci
HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv), the hit show that has sold out venues across Canada, America and the United Kingdom, is returning with the “Yes, It’s Real” Tour, visiting 45 North American cities beginning October 10 at the Hawaii Theatre Center in…
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The Colonial Presents A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Eric Mintel Quartet
Get ready for a magical night as the Eric Mintel Quartet returns to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA, with their beloved holiday show Charlie Brown Jazz! For over 20 years, audiences have been enchanted by their joyful take on…
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Rising Sun Presents Start Making Sense Talking Heads Tribute
The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975. If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius….
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The Colonial Presents New Year’s Eve at the Moulin Rouge!
Ring in the New Year with Parisian flair and cabaret sparkle at our exclusive fundraiser for the Colonial Theatre!This year, we’re transforming our venue into the dazzling Moulin Rouge for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, hosted by Phoenixville’s own…
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The Colonial Presents Introduction to Screenwriting
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Garden Suite 12 Weeks: Jan. 21-April 29 (no class Feb. 18 or April 1) Maximum Enrollment: 13 Teacher: Jeff Bender, M.F.A. Columbia University, Teacher at Ursinus College ABOUT THE CLASS Introduction to Screenwriting will guide…
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Rising Sun Presents Drew and Ellie Holcomb Never Gonna Let You Go Tour
Drew Holcomb There are no strangers at a Drew Holcomb show. For nearly two decades, the award-winning songwriter has turned each performance into a celebration of community, collaboration, and contemporary American roots. Strangers No More, the band’s eighth album, captured…
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Rising Sun Presents SOLAS 30th Anniversary Tour
Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The…
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BRE Presents Rick Wakeman
After studying piano privately for 12 years, Rick gained a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, where he studied piano, clarinet and orchestration. In March 2012, Prince Charles presented him with his Fellowship of the RCM. He was also…
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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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