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John Swahn Announces Official Release of New Book: The Truth About Antiques
BRYN MAWR, PA — October 1, 2026 — Veteran antiques expert and restorer John Swahn has officially released his highly anticipated new book, The Truth About Antiques, available now via Amazon. 
Drawing on more than three decades of hands-on experience and work with over 6,000 clients, Swahn’s new book pulls back the curtain on the art and science of evaluating historical objects. Rather than relying on external stories, reference books, or specialized tools, The Truth About Antiques teaches readers a practical, forensic methodology. It trains collectors, dealers, and buyers how to read the physical evidence left behind by craftsmen in the wood, joints, hardware, and finishes of genuine pieces. 
"After thirty-four years and thousands of clients, I wanted to pass on a way of seeing that lets people look beneath the surface and trust what the object itself is telling them," says Swahn. 
About the Book
<ul><li>Title: The Truth About Antiques</li><li>Author: John Swahn</li><li>Release Date: October 1, 2026</li><li>Availability: Available for order on Amazon</li></ul>

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Kelly Center

Lauren Mendelsohn is a talented singer-songwriter who has been singing and playing music since she was 5. Lauren’s sultry and evocative voice stirs heart-felt emotion in her lyrics, conveying the ups and downs of a young adult life, sometimes eccentric with an occasional murder-ballad. Lauren is joined by her band mates Travis Stewart (bass, guitar), John Fisher (drums, percussion), Ed McNellis (guitar, keys) and Jack Mendelsohn (guitar).
To learn more and listen to Lauren visit: <a href="https://windingwayrecords.com/artists/lauren-mendelsohn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://windingwayrecords.com/artists/lauren-mendelsohn</a>&nbsp;
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Best known as a guitarist and vocalist with The Paul Waltz Band, Joe has recently embarked on a remarkable new chapter as a solo artist, experiencing an extraordinary burst of songwriting and creative exploration. For Joe Lombardi, music has always been a part of life. Raised in a musical family, Joe has spent more than four decades exploring the guitar, developing a style rooted in classic rock while embracing the expressive possibilities of classical guitar and world music. An architect by profession, Joe brings a designer’s sensibility to his compositions, building musical landscapes that balance structure, emotion, and imagination.
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Advance Discount General Admission Seating, $18. VIP Reserved Table Seating $20. (minimum 2 per table) At the Door: $25. Advance Discount sales close 5 pm day of show.
Doors open at 7:00 pm. 7:30 show.&nbsp;
The Kelly Center does not have a physical box office for advance ticket purchases. You may purchase tickets at a discount on line in advance. Otherwise tickets are full price at the door if any tickets remain.
BYOB is welcome for an additional $5 donation per drinker. Disposable cups and ice provided. No Food is served at the Kelly Center. You can bring in outside food. There is a vending machine with snacks , cold drinks, and coffee pods for a Keurig.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Free Parking in Oakmont Municipal lot behind Kelly Center off Darby Road. Additional FREE parking is available courtesy of our friends at Grace Chapel on the corner of Eagle and Darby Roads.
The Kelly Center is operated by Kelly Music for Life, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 pure public charity that supports Music Education, the Arts, and other community initiatives. For more information visit <a href="https://kellycenter.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">kellycenter.org</a>

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Join us to celebrate the new pediatrician office location with FREE Family Resource Fair, featuring trusted experts and affiliates!
<h2>Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics, Ardmore Invites Parents, Families, and Expecting Parents. </h2>
<h2>Come celebrate with us in person as we open our doors to the community on the Main Line!</h2>
The event will give families an opportunity to tour the new office, meet Fairmount Pediatrics’ physicians and care team, and connect with over 15 local organizations and professionals supporting children and parents throughout the Main Line. The event is free and open to the community.

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The Cynwyd Club

Join the Lower Merion Historical Society for its inaugural Gala &amp; Silent Auction on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 7–10 p.m. at the Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd.
Enjoy cocktails, a buffet dinner, and a silent auction featuring gifts and experiences generously donated by local businesses and cultural organizations. Celebrate our community’s rich history while supporting the preservation and sharing of the stories of Lower Merion and Narberth.
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Online Auction

Alderfer Auction presents an estate sale in Wayne, PA that features mid-century modern furniture, original artwork, decorative antiques, fine glassware, porcelain, musical instruments, household furnishings, and outdoor equipment. The collection includes furniture by Lane, Sherrill, Sun Furniture, and John Wanamaker, alongside original paintings, signed prints, Asian decorative arts, vintage accessories, and practical household items.<a href="https://bid.alderferauction.com/ui/auctions/172112?category=All&amp;subCategory=Active" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View and Bid On This Auction</a>
Bid online now through Monday, November 16th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.
Mid-century modern furniture is a prominent category, with an extension dining table, Sun Furniture dining chairs, a Sherrill chevron-upholstered sofa, and a mid-century wall unit with a bar and desk compartment. Additional furnishings include glass-topped side tables, a chrome-and-glass coffee table, a coffee table with a cane shelf, and a wood slat bench. Bedroom furniture features a coordinated selection of Lane pieces, including a headboard and bed frame, chest of drawers, double dresser, wall mirror, and nightstands. Other Lane furniture includes a campaign-style dresser, nightstand, and corner desk.
Original artwork and works on paper form another significant category. The selection includes paintings and drawings by Floretta Schiff Mostovoy, with oil paintings, figure studies, portraits, and watercolors. Works by Leonard Baskin include a signed woodcut print titled Merlin and additional framed prints. Other artwork includes an Inuit print by Angotigulu, signed block prints, architectural prints, coastal landscapes, still lifes, and framed photographs. Japanese woodblock prints and Chinese shan shui-style paintings on silk are also represented.
Decorative arts include a Lalique Dampierre frosted crystal vase, a Kedelv art glass centerpiece bowl, and a sommerso glass vase. Porcelain offerings feature Lladró and Paragon figurines, Belleek, Sadler, Spode, and Johnson Brothers Old English Guildford dinnerware. Additional tableware includes etched crystal stemware, Japanese Saiho Edo Kiriko cut-to-clear glassware, Hankook bone china, and Japanese stoneware.
Asian decorative objects include cloisonné and champlevé enamel pieces, a Mount Fuji decorative plate, a Japanese-style dragon tea set, and woven textiles. Other decorative accessories include Laurel Lamp Co. Swedish brass table lamps, Jaru ceramic bookends, a Whitehall Hammond green onyx clock, and a carved wooden turtle mask from Papua New Guinea.
Musical instruments include a Bundy alto saxophone, John Juzek violin, and Kurt Reichel viola, each accompanied by cases or accessories. Vintage personal accessories include a Coach handbag, leather bags, evening purses, hats, scarves, and gloves.
Household furnishings and equipment include rugs, quilts, kitchenware, small appliances, storage furniture, and a Wild Heerbrugg M3Z stereo microscope. Outdoor and recreational items feature Raleigh, Lotus, and GT bicycles, a Honda HS621 snow blower, patio furniture, cast stone planters, gardening tools, and a Broil-Mate propane grill.


Downsizing or want to learn more on how to sell the contents of your home? Alderfer Auction can sort, lot, catalog, photograph, sell online, have supervised pick-up with minimal traffic through your home and you are paid in 21 business days. Let us help you get started! Call 215-393-3000 or <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">contact us online.</a>
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Alderfer Auction Is Now Open On The Main Line!
We have expanded our local presence with the opening of a new satellite sales office in Wayne, PA. Located at 303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C (above The UPS Store), the office is open weekly on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and by appointment Monday – Friday.
On Wednesday, November 18th, meet Brent Souder, Sales Director, Auctioneer and Appraiser for Alderfer Auction.&nbsp;Brent graduated from Mendenhall School of Auctioneering, Highpoint, NC in 1987. He is also a graduate of Certified Auctioneers Institute at Indiana University, with certifications as a&nbsp;Master Personal&nbsp;Property Appraiser (MPPA).Brent's expertise includes jewelry, fine and decorative arts, with a focus on the Pa Impressionists which he has established record sales in his discoveries throughout his 40 year tenure. He is also versed in the sale of Real Estate at auction and assisting sellers navigate the process.
Appointments are preferred, though walk-ins are welcome with a limit of two items. 
For larger collections, please arrange a dedicated in-home consultation. 
To schedule an appointment, email preview@alderferauction.com or call 215-393-3000.
The new location invites the local community to bring in a wide variety of items for evaluation and consignment, including:
Fine Art | Silver | Jewelry | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Historical | Musical Instruments | Collectibles | Estate Sales 
Because the second-floor office is accessible via stairs only, staff are available to meet clients at their vehicles to assist with carrying items.
Alderfer Auction – Wayne 
303 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 2C 
Wayne, PA 19087 
Located above The UPS Store
Please note that Suite 2C is on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only. If you need assistance carrying your items, there is no need to bring them upstairs yourself. Let us know when you arrive, and a member of our team will gladly meet you at your vehicle to assist.
The Wayne office is led by Allyson Babcock, an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America with over 15 years of experience in the auction and appraising industry. A resident of the Main Line community with a background rooted in her family's decades-long antique business and a degree from Brown University, Allyson specializes in American Furniture, Fine Art, and decorative arts, providing USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate tax, insurance, and equitable distribution.
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We also offer Complimentary Evaluations at our&nbsp;Hatfield location on Tuesdays and Doylestown location on Wednesdays. Details on our website.
In an increasingly automated world, Alderfer Auction remains committed to a personal, human touch. While others are closing their doors to the public, we continue to invest in our communities, our physical locations, and an exceptional customer experience. We invite you to visit us in person at our Hatfield, Doylestown, or Wayne offices—or connect with us online anytime at alderferauction.com.
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The Baldwin School The Simpson Center For Performing Arts  701 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

<h3>1-man play honors Holocaust survivor and Kentucky legal aid founder</h3>
BRYN MAWR - Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) invites the community to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026. The evening connects one attorney’s lifelong pursuit of justice with the role that each person can play in advancing access to justice.
LASP is proud to present the regional premiere of “<a href="https://www.lasp.org/25years" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stumbling Stones: The John Rosenberg Story</a>,” written and performed by Jeff Sherr.
The event will be held at The Baldwin School, Simpson Center for Performing Arts, 701 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Doors open Nov. 20 at 6:15 p.m. for the reception. Welcome and remarks are at 7:15 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at <a href="https://www.lasp.org/25years," rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lasp.org/25years</a>. Patron tickets are $125. Individual tickets are $75, or $50 for a nonprofit professional, student, educator or judge. 
The acclaimed one-man performance tells the story of a Holocaust survivor, a litigator in the U.S. Dept. of Justice in the 1960s, and the founder of rural legal aid serving the Appalachian coal fields of Eastern Kentucky.
Following the performance, John Rosenberg, now age 95, and his wife, Jean, plan to participate in a live discussion and audience Q&amp;A, offering attendees the opportunity to hear directly from two people whose lives have been intertwined with decades of human rights, legal aid, and community advocacy.
The program celebrates LASP’s quarter-century of advocacy and service in Bucks, Chester, Delaware &amp; Montgomery counties.
LASP formed in 2001 and was built upon the foundation of longstanding legal aid programs in each county. The story at the center of the evening reaches back much further, across generations and some of the defining struggles for justice in American history.
John Rosenberg fled Nazi Germany as a child and later became a civil rights attorney, legal aid pioneer, community advocate, and champion for justice. His path took him to Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement, where he helped defend voting rights, and later to the Appalachian coal fields, where he worked alongside families seeking to protect their homes, land and dignity.
“Stumbling Stones” brings that history to the stage through an 80-minute play tracing Rosenberg’s life from the rise of antisemitism in Europe through the Civil Rights era and the struggle for economic justice in Appalachia.
Rosenberg’s career demonstrates how lawyers can use their training not only to represent individual clients but also to help build institutions, strengthen communities, and expand meaningful access to the legal system.
Jean Rosenberg’s role is also central to the story.
Her work with families, education, health care, and community-building broadens the evening’s examination of justice, underscoring that lasting change takes place in neighborhoods, schools and homes, as well as in courtrooms.
For 25 years, LASP has worked to expand access to justice for those who cannot afford an attorney. Civil legal aid levels the playing field in courtrooms and increases fairness in the complex justice system.
LASP’s celebration looks both backward and forward, recognizing the people who helped establish and strengthen the legal aid movement while asking a new generation to join in continuing this work.
Proceeds will benefit Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and <a href="https://www.ardfky.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AppalReD Legal Aid</a>, the organization founded by John Rosenberg.
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA Executive Director Shawn Boehringer, in announcing the event to LASP managing attorneys, noted, “John and Jean will be coming from Lexington, Kentucky. John, at age 95, is a walking history of legal aid in the United States. In the last month, John received the <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2026/08/john-m-rosenberg-honored-with-aba-medal/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ABA Medal from the American Bar Association</a>, which is the highest award the ABA gives to a lawyer. I was incredibly fortunate to work with John, who gave me my first job as a lawyer in 1993.”

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Schauffele Plaza

&nbsp;ABA Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, November 27 at 6:00 PM | Schauffele Plaza, Ardmore
 Join the Ardmore Business Association for one of our favorite holiday traditions — the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting!&nbsp;
Bring the family and get ready for a little holiday magic as we welcome Santa &amp; Mrs. Claus arriving on a firetruck! Watch Santa light up our Christmas tree and help us kick off the holiday season right here in Ardmore.Enjoy FREE hot chocolate and cookies!&nbsp;

It’s a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors, support our local community, and make some special holiday memories together.

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Alderfer Auction of Hatfield,&nbsp;PA, is honored to unveil an art discovery as the centerpiece of our upcoming December 10 Fine Art Auction: an unpublished, original oil portrait by one of the iconic American painters of the twentieth century, Alice Neel (1900–1984).
<h3>A Masterpiece Revealed: Dr. William Hanaway Jr.</h3>
·Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000 
·Market Status: Never publicly exhibited or published—completely fresh to the market. 
·Direct Lifelong Provenance: This exceptional canvas was presented directly by Alice Neel as a personal gift to Dr. Hanaway’s mother—her longtime close friend Nell Prince Hanaway. It has remained privately held within the sitter’s family line for decades until its consignment to Alderfer Auction. 
In Dr. William Hanaway Jr., Neel renders the young scholar, future University of Pennsylvania professor, and championship sailor with extraordinary sensitivity and graphic clarity. Positioned before a rhythmic flotilla of stylized white sailboats set against luminous ocean blues, the composition masterfully weaves his intellectual poise with his passion for the sea. It stands as an intimate testament to Neel’s ability to merge personal affection with formal daring.
<h3>Special Preview Reception &amp; Private Showings</h3>
We invite you to experience this extraordinary canvas and our full lineup of fine art highlights in person at our Hatfield gallery:
Evening Preview &amp; Reception:
Thursday, December 3 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440
Join us for an evening featuring complimentary wine, craft beer, and savory refreshments. Our Fine Art Specialists will be available throughout the gallery to discuss the artwork, provenance, condition reports, and bidding strategies.
General Public Previews:
Monday, December 7th – Wednesday December 9th | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440
Private Showings &amp; Confidential Consultations:
For collectors, institutional curators, and advisors seeking a dedicated, private viewing, our team welcomes one-on-one appointments. Please contact us directly to arrange your visit.
<h3>Two-Day Fine Arts Auction Schedule</h3>
Live bidding will be conducted online at <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fynsezucab.cc.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001__Bsi8TS18jcyECJdw-gz9ntRbCuLnz5BtOxIDKx-oY8YYfVxbAz3qE-4S8g533BB1yYviDGtoZpc2jzgTqBNZVFUjJIPtO0UZLiQYOsL2kXpfJI9r2xjdogYpwK7lORG70dk11m_6Oir28A4TLfHnQ7m6HpwCuHG67Bnb-y2I8%3D%26c%3DV4yOIlpkKpB_oL9SfA1MLwgAROVB0fsBu9o6uIQZLnqCflE1EsKr-Q%3D%3D%26ch%3Dc2fHbo_3qu-1-DYyLgtvVT7rNiRBnvYUATwkrRYYLeZG1FEhDx5Z4A%3D%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckirsten%40alderferauction.com%7Cf505281159634cf051d908df3ac0e333%7Cd722c91dba00423cbf58dd88286767bb%7C0%7C0%7C639294272296599456%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=syN4gzrOWrZf3qoAxnpzc%2FrkljEXpOdiSLC9lxKDa%2F0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">alderferauction.com</a>, with telephone and absentee bidding accommodated:
Day 1 — Fine Jewelry &amp; Silver 
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST
Day 2 — Fine Arts &amp; Mid-Century Modern (Featuring Alice Neel)
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST 
Online bidding starts late November at <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">alderferauction.com</a>
To request a detailed condition report: email <a href="mailto:conditionreport@alderferauction.com">conditionreport@alderferauction.com</a>, to book a private showing email <a href="mailto:christian@alderferauction.com">christian@alderferauction.com</a>. 
<h3>Alice Neel: The Uncompromising "Collector of Souls"</h3>
Widely recognized today among the greatest portraitists in modern art history, Alice Neel was a singular, fierce visionary. Born in Pennsylvania and trained at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women (now Moore College of Art &amp; Design), she boldly forged her path through the heart of the twentieth-century American art world.
During the mid-century decades—when Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism completely dominated critical tastes and galleries largely shunned figurative work—Neel remained unswervingly committed to representing the human figure. She rejected the flattering conventions of society portraiture, instead describing herself as a “collector of souls.” Whether painting friends, family, writers, civil rights leaders, or neighbors across Spanish Harlem and Manhattan, she captured the raw psychological reality and vital spirit of her era.
While long under-recognized by an art establishment that favored abstraction and sidelined female artists, Neel's genius gained widespread acclaim through major retrospectives at the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and premier cultural institutions worldwide. Today, her works command center stage in the permanent collections of MoMA, the Met, the Tate Modern, and leading private collections globally.
Read More: 
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/blog/detail/alice-neel-and-the-art-of-seeing-why-her-portraits-continue-to-resonate-wit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alice Neel And The Art Of Seeing: Why Her Portraits Continue To Resonate With Collectors And Museums</a>
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