Local Movies: Nov. 14-20

See what films are showing in Bryn Mawr, Bala Cynwyd and Narberth.

See below for movie schedules in the week ahead at Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bala Theatre and Narberth Theatre, according to BMFI and MovieFone. Note: Times are p.m. unless otherwise noted. Narberth movie times later in the week will be filled in when the theatre announces them. For more information about the theaters and the movies they show, visit their Patch directory listings or websites:  

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Turkey Priced at $28,000

Thanksgiving isn't the reason for the high price of this turkey. Find out what makes this bird so pricey.

As Thanksgiving draws closer by the day, you may be preparing to buy your bird and wondering what the turkey will cost you. In Chestnut Hill, they have a very special turkey that will cost you $28,000. At the Philadelphia Print Shop, an 1860 chromolithograph of a turkey by John James Audobon titled “Wild Turkey. Male. American Cane" hangs prominently on the wall. Even though the print is a second edition, it is actually more rare than the first edition, according to Jane Toczek, who works in the shop. "The first edition in the same size was made in London. The second was made in New York in 1860, but the printing was never completed because most of the clients for this type of print lived in the South," Tozcek said. "New York couldn't do …

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Gallery: Against The Grain, Griswolds Rock $7 Show

Detroit speed rock band Against the Grain were joined by local bands Rough Justice, Clashing Plaid and Big Big Ammo Wednesday night in Lansdale

It's unusual to have a show on a Wednesday night in Lansdale, but it didn't stop the punk, speed rock and all around rock and roll fans from coming out to Third and Walnut Bar for a $7 show. Headliners Against the Grain, a Detroit, MI speed rock band, were joined by The Griswolds, Rough Justice, Clashing Plaid and Big Big Ammo. Check out the photo gallery for moments from Wednesday's concert and be sure to add your own.

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Bala Cynwyd Patch Blogger Published in New York Times

Lower Merion library employee Roz Warren is a creative writer in her spare time.

The New York Times' online section 'Booming' (which focuses on baby-boomer issues) on Thursday published the humor essay "I'm Not Getting Any Better" by Narberth-Bala Cynwyd Patch blogger Roz Warren. In the piece, Warren makes peace with all the things she'll never do. For example: I will do nothing to strengthen my core. I’m not even going to learn where my core is. I’m a swimmer. And I walk the Yorkiepoo every day. That will have to do. Warren said the editor of 'Booming' recruited her after finding her essay If You Are What You Eat, Then I Am A Cheerio on her personal website. "I totally lucked out," said the Lower Merion Library System worker and Bala Cynwyd resident. Do you, too, want to become famous? There can surely be no easier …

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Narberth Filmmaker Awarded Pew Fellowship in the Arts

Deron Albright presented his film The Destiny of Lesser Animals at Bryn Mawr Film Institute in March.

Narberth director and St. Joseph's University professor Deron Albright recently received a 2012 Pew Fellowship in the Arts from The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. The $60,000 fellowship is awarded to artists who develop a significant body of work, according to a press release.  "The Pew Fellowship is designed to support mid-career artists ready to take the next step, based on work they have already accomplished," Albright said in the release. "The work on my film The Destiny of Lesser Animals (Sibo ne kra, Dabo ne kra), and the success from that was a major part of the Pew's decision to grant the award." Albright produced and directed the film during the 2008-09 academic year while he was a Fulbright Senior Scholar at the National Film …

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$3 Million Statue Stolen in Bryn Mawr

Police have identified Andrea Lawton, 46, of Philadelphia, as a suspect in connection with the theft.

A bust of Benjamin Franklin, estimated to be worth more than $3 million, was discovered missing from a Bryn Mawr home on Friday afternoon, according to a release issued by the Lower Merion Police Department. Police have identified 46-year-old Andrea Lawton, a Philadelphia resident, as a suspect in connection with the theft. Police are still looking for the missing bust, the release states. Read the full article on Bryn Mawr Patch.

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This Weekend: Find Your Family History

Check out these three things happening in the Greater Philadelphia area this weekend.

Where: 225 N High Street, West Chester When: Saturday, August 25, 10 a.m. What: Chester County Historical Society opens its library each Saturday to help you learn more about your family's history in Chester County. This event is a free chance to trace your lineage in the area. Where: 346 W Lancaster Ave, Radnor When: August 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Solemate Shoes need room for fall. All of its spring/summer footwear and accessories styles will be reduced to half price for this event. They offer complimentary coffee and espresso/cappuccino to enjoy as you shop, and of course, plenty of free parking. This event will be Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-2. If you have never been to Solemate, stop by and say hello. Where: McCloskey's Tavern and …

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This Weekend: Garden Concert, Improv

Check out these three things happening in the Greater Philadelphia area this weekend.

Where: Calliope Music, 4 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore When: August 11, 11 a.m. What: Composer, Francis Poulenc, composed music to the wonderful children's story of Babar the Elephant at the request of his niece who was tired of the "other stuff he played all the time". Story has it that his niece placed her copy of the book on his piano upside down and said "play this". Barbara Browne will be playing the piano and narrating this lovely suite again for a repeat performance. Where: 100 W Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia When: August 10, 6:30 p.m. What: Suzi is bringing her band all the way from Brooklyn to perform hits from her award-wining albums, including her new release “Tomboy in a Princess Dress.” Suzi and her band have appeared at …

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Narberth Theatre Group Leaving Borough Stage Behind

Narberth Community Theatre will no longer perform at the United Methodist Church of Narberth, the theatre board announced Monday.

Narberth Community Theatre will depart Narberth at year's end, the group announced Monday on its Facebook page. After November's two-week run of "White Christmas", the theatre will leave the United Methodist Church of Narberth stage for Stage One, 12 miles away in Wallingford, Delaware County. Stage One is where spring performances of Urinetown and And Then There Were None will be held, but the theatre group considers it a temporary home, according to the announcement: We are hoping to keep Narberth Community Theatre in the greater Narberth area, but we need your help to make this happen! Join us for an open forum at NCT's current home at Price & Essex Street in Narberth on Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 pm. We would like to gather suggestions…

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This Weekend: Free Concerts, Markets and Butterflies

Consider these local activities, or suggest others in the comments.

Looking for something to do in the Greater Philadelphia area the weekend of Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8? Use this guide as a primer. Where: Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne When: Sunday, July 8, 9 a.m. What: Co-sponsored by the Schuylkill Environmental Education Center, brilliant butterflies abound in the fields and gardens of Rolling Hill Park during the summer. Team up with butterfly maven Jane Ruffin and the Conservancy’s Patty Thompson to conduct our annual butterfly count. Learn to identify painted ladies, swallowtails, hairstreaks and more while assisting this citizen-science census. Bring binoculars and field guides, if possible. Where: Church and Chestnut Streets, West Chester When: Saturday, July 7, 2012 …

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