July 30, 2018 - ChaddsFordLive.com

NPR is coming to Longwood Gardens

NPR’s hit show From the Top, the preeminent showcase for young musicians heard weekly on WRTI 90.1 FM on Sundays at 3 p.m., will come to the Open Air Theatre at Longwood Gardens to record a radio broadcast on Sunday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. Special guest host pianist Peter Dugan will accompany and interview extraordinary young classical musicians from across the country in this 90-minute concert recording. Presented by Longwood Gardens, tickets are available at LongwoodGardens.org.

18-year-old violinist Akili Farrow from Philadelphia, 15-year-old pianist Angeline Ma from Berwyn, Pennsylvania, and 17-year-old violinist Faustina Housner from Cherry Hill, New Jersey are among the musicians to be showcased on this episode of From the Top. Angeline Ma and Faustina Housner auditioned for the program at WRTI’s studios in May.

Akili Farrow is an alum of ‘Play On Philly’ (an urban music education program founded by From the Top alum Stanford Thompson) and the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and will begin studies at the Royal College of Music in the Fall.
Angeline Ma is entering the eleventh grade at Conestoga High School and studies piano with Susan Starr and has won prizes in many competitions including the International Young Artist Piano Competition in Washington, D.C. and the Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford, CT, among others.
Faustina Housner studies violin at Temple Music Prep with Ellen dePasquale and J Freivogel and will tour Asia with Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States this summer. She will perform as part of a violin-guitar duo.

18-year-old guitarist Ria Modak from New York, New York, 17-year-old cellist Jack Boettcher from Naperville, Illinois, and 17-year-old clarinetist Andrew Chang from Rowland Heights, California will also perform.

Guest host Juilliard-trained pianist Peter Dugan is equally at home in classical, jazz, and pop idioms. His debut last year with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony was described by the Los Angeles Times as “stunning.” As a founding creator and the pianist for OPERAtion Superpower, a superhero opera for children, he has traveled to dozens of schools in the greater New York area, performing for students and encouraging them to use their talents – their superpowers – for good. Originally from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Dugan first appeared on From the Top at age 18 at a taping at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Broadcast on more than 220 stations nationwide to an audience of nearly half a million listeners, From the Top is the most popular weekly one-hour music program on public radio. Young performers share their passion for classical music, and speak about their non-musical lives, from career goals and family traditions to hidden talents, school, and community life. From the Top appeals to diverse audiences, but is especially suited for ages 7 and up.

The Boston Globe calls From the Top, “entertaining, accessible, and inspirational.” Support for this recording of From the Top is made possible by Patti and Chip Wilson.

About From the Top
From the Top is America’s largest national platform celebrating the stories, talents, and character of classically-trained young musicians. Through live events, NPR and YouTube broadcasts, scholarships, and leadership programs, From the Top empowers these extraordinary young people to engage and inspire music lovers of all ages.

Founded in Boston in 1995 by Gerald Slavet and Jennifer Hurley-Wales, From the Top originated as a variety-style radio show. More than 20 years later, From the Top has grown into a multi-media and arts education powerhouse, transforming the lives of hundreds of young musicians each year, inspiring millions of fans, and pioneering new ways to unite communities around the promise of great young talent.

From the Top musicians can also be seen in From the Top’s See the Music video series, that brings together young classically-trained musicians with collaborators from multiple artistic genres and disciplines. Distributed on YouTube and social media, See the Music reaches millions of additional fans who do not listen to From the Top’s radio program or attend its live events.

From the Top prepares young musicians to be instruments of positive social change in their communities through intensive leadership training offered by From the Top’s Center for the Development of Arts Leaders (CDAL). Both in Boston and on FTT’s national tour, CDAL empowers young musicians to explore their individual leadership pathways while planning and delivering programs to diverse audiences in schools, senior centers, hospitals, and museums.

Each year, From the Top and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation award $200,000 in scholarships to approximately 20 exceptional young musicians with financial need.

From the Top’s radio program is made possible through grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. It is also supported through the generous contributions of individuals and institutions as well as public radio stations. From the Top is a independent non-profit organization proudly based in Boston’s vibrant cultural district.

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Winterthur After Hours to feature music and guided strolls

Arts & Entertainment

On Aug. 2, Winterthur After Hours will present live music by Buffalo Chip & The Heard, a beer garden, guided garden walks, and tram tours of the Follies garden exhibition.

Buffalo Chip & The Heard, a Delaware-based acoustic trio which covers everything from bluegrass to jazz, will perform at the Reflecting Pool from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Cost for admission is: $10 per Member; $15 per nonmember; $5 per student; and 13 and under are free. The evening will also include guided garden strolls at 6:15 and 7:15 pm. Lauren Fair, associate objects conservator, Winterthur, and assistant affiliated faculty for the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, will lead an intriguing stroll through the garden and Reflecting Pool area and discuss objects on display as well as recent conservation work that is part of a larger museum effort to restore sections of the garden to H. F. du Pont’s 20th-century garden decorating designs. Learn more about Winterthur After Hours at winterthur.org/afterhours.

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Robert Baily, formerly of Kennett Square

Obituaries

Robert Baily, 69, of Frankford, Del. died peacefully on July 25, at Beebe Memorial Hospital in Lewes, Del.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Ruggieri Baily and his parents, Joseph S. and Marjorie MacCloskey Baily. He is survived by his daughters Mary Lou (Nick) Coutts and Alison Beth Baily, his sister Betsy Mackenzie, and his grandsons Joey and Jake Coutts. He is further survived by numerous life-long friends and extended family.

Bob or “Baily” as he was affectionately known, grew up in Kennett Square. He was a 1966 graduate of Kennett High School where he played soccer. Bob attended Goldey Beacom College, graduating with a degree in business. Bob was a well-known bartender at the Anvil Inn and other popular night spots in and around Kennett Square.

He married the love of his life Debbie and became a vice president in the banking industry where he remained for 25 plus years. After the untimely early passing of his wife Debbie, he focused on raising his two daughters and devoting his life to them.

Baily always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He was a lifelong Philadelphia sports enthusiast. His favorite spot was sitting on his beach chair at the Outer Banks.

A Memorial Meeting for Worship will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Kennett Friends Meeting House, 125 W Sickle St, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348. Burial will be held privately at the Old Kennett Friends Cemetery.

Bob was the fortunate recipient of an organ donation in 2009. His family is grateful for the additional years that they had with him as a result. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends and loved ones become an organ donor or contribute to The Gift of Life in his name http://www.donors1.org/registry/.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with Bob’s family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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Facts and myths about opioid addiction

Health

Oxycodone_550 — Facts and myths about opioid addiction

It’s a problem that has become a national crisis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 90 Americans die every day after overdosing on opioids. Opioids are common and effective prescription drugs used to treat chronic body pain but they carry serious risks if used incorrectly.

While the devastating effects of opioid addiction hits home for many people and their families, it’s important to understand what’s true and what’s myth when it comes to opioids.

“Opioid abuse affects millions of Americans and it can affect countless friends and families around those suffering from addiction,” says Kevin P. Caputo, M.D., vice president of behavioral health and chair of psychiatry at Crozer-Keystone. “There is a lot of information out there on this type of addiction, but it’s important to separate fact from the fiction you’ll sometimes encounter, either online or by word of mouth.”

Five Myths About Opioid Addiction

Here are five myths about opioid addiction and the facts that are important to know:

Myth: Addiction, physical dependence and tolerance all mean the same thing.

A lot of people think these terms can be used interchangeably when describing opioid addiction. It’s important to understand what each term means.

Addiction: Addiction is a chronic disease in which someone compulsively uses drugs for non-medical reasons. When someone is addicted to opioids, it means they can be dependent on the drugs physically and mentally.
Physical Dependence: When a person’s body has adapted to the presence of an outside drug, it now has a physical dependence on it. The body now relies on the drug (opioids in this case) to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Opioids are not the only substance that can cause physical dependence. Your body can also become physically dependent on caffeine, nicotine, sugar and anti-depressants.

It’s important to make a distinction between addiction and dependence—two words that are often used interchangeably. Addiction can occur without physical dependence and physical dependence can occur without addiction.

Tolerance: Tolerance is when the body is no longer able to respond to a drug in the same way. It means the body has built up a resistance to the drug and a higher dose or more of the drug is needed to have the same effect.

Myth: People with addiction are weak and made bad choices.

It’s a stereotype for both opioid addicts and other types of addicts—that they have brought addiction upon themselves with their poor choices and are “morally weak.” This stereotype is rooted in the idea that people with addiction just need better willpower to stop using drugs.

Once a person is addicted to an opioid, it can cause significant changes in their brain that impact their decisions and behavior. It goes beyond the person actively choosing whether or not to abuse drugs,” says Caputo. “Opioids work by binding to certain receptors in the central nervous system to decrease feelings of pain. For addicts, it can alter their system enough that the presence of drugs feels like the new normal.”

Myth: It’s safer to bear the pain than to risk addiction.

There is no reason to make yourself suffer by avoiding treatment. If you’re in pain and worried about the risk of addiction with taking certain medication, talk to your doctor. Your healthcare provider can walk you through safe and effective ways of taking your medication.

“Patients shouldn’t be afraid of their medication or feel that they need to avoid it out of fear of addiction,” says Caputo. “It’s important to understand the risks of opioids, but also to understand that it’s possible to use them and avoid addiction.”

Myth: Methadone treatment is just substituting one drug addiction for another.

Similar to using a nicotine patch when trying to quit smoking, methadone is a way to control and regulate a person’s craving for opioids. In a controlled methadone program, clinicians or doctors can help monitor a person’s progress. They can then help patients gradually reduce their dependence on methadone and get clean.

“Methadone is different from opioids or other illegal drugs because it is not a short-acting drug. It’s used for long-term administration to help balance the body’s metabolic and hormonal functioning that is often interrupted by opioid abuse,” says Caputo. “Methadone binds with the same receptors in the brain as opioids, which helps to relieve a patient’s physiological dependency without the rush and crash associated with opioid drugs.”

Myth: I can stop taking opioids whenever I want.

This is a common misconception for people with and without addiction. With addiction and/or drug dependence, the body is now susceptible to intense cravings for the drug that the person can often no longer manage on their own. Once the body is dependent on a drug, the addict can no longer make a conscious decision to stop taking the drug without withdrawal symptoms.

“It is possible to treat opioid addiction,” says Caputo. “If you or someone you know may have an opioid addiction, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Asking is the first step to getting help.”

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Crozer-Keystone Health System’s physicians, specialists and advanced practitioners are committed to improving the health of our community through patient-centered, quality care across a full continuum of health services. Crozer Brinton Lake is Crozer-Keystone’s comprehensive outpatient care facility in western Delaware County, offering primary care, specialty services, outpatient surgery and advanced cancer treatment. Contact us: 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342 http://www.crozerkeystone.org/Brinton-Lake 1-855-254-7425

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