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Short Fiction Contest Winner Marc Elias Keller

Marc Elias Keller of Yardley Named Short Fiction Contest Winner

 Officials at Bucks County Community College have announced the winners of the Bucks County Short Fiction Contest. Marc Elias Keller of Yardley won first place for his story, “The Sweet Drop.” Bob McCrillis of Doylestown placed second for “Holding Ground.” And Susan Lederhouse of Yardley captured third place for “Dear Adrienne.” There were also two honorable mentions. Tom Casola of Pipersville received first runner-up for “Home by the Lake,” and Lee Davis of Doylestown was named second runner-up for “Free Ride.” The final judge was John Phillips, whose debut short-story collection, Dress Whites, was published last fall. A celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, in Tyler Hall, room 142, on the Newtown Campus. During the event, the top three winners will read from their stories. Phillips will join us to discuss his writing life. The event is free and open to the public. Of Keller’s first-place story, Phillips wrote that is “a well-done story that is a parable for our times. Sugar works very well as a metaphor for all kinds of addiction - power, fame, dominance - and the costs to civilizations in deaths and a way of life. ‘The Sweet Drop’ deftly depicts how quickly long-established rules of behavior can change when there is ‘sugar’ in the air. The descriptions of the ant colony are intriguing, and the author has maintained nice tension throughout the story.” “Holding Ground” by McCrillis was cited because “there are excellent details of the fishing life and good dialogue throughout that make this story standout. Particularly nice dialogue is when the granddaughter is telling her grandfather about one-night stands. It’s funny and at the same time reveals differences between generations. Nicely done.” Of Lederhouse’s story, “Dear Adrienne,” Phillips commented: “This story defines melancholia. The writing – through the beat of its sentences and gentle recollections of people, places and their histories with the family – leaves us dripping with melancholy. Even the discovery that the couple had been murdered seems just an inevitable part of life to endure.” The contest is open to adults who are residents of Bucks County. The winners receive honoraria of $200, $100, and $50, respectively. The contest is funded by Bucks County Community College and receives support from the School of Language and Literature. Professor Elizabeth Luciano is the contest administrator. A short-fiction contest for high-school students is taking place this spring. For more information, contact Professor Luciano at elizabeth.luciano@bucks.edu or visit the Bucks County Short Fiction Contest web page.
John D. Smitherman

'A Tribute to the Tenors' Salutes More than a Dozen Singers

 Bucks Live! – the series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – proudly presents “A Tribute to the Tenors” with John D. Smitherman at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. One of the original Three American Tenors, Smitherman pays homage to more than a dozen songsmiths, varying in style, including such iconic artists as Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Tom Jones, Mario Lanza, Andy Williams, Luciano Pavarotti, and others. The show features many favorites, including “You Raise Me Up,” “It’s Impossible,” “Magic Moments,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” and many more. The concert showcases Smitherman’s incredible vocal range, commanding stage presence, and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice equally at home in operatic arias and popular classics, Smitherman takes audiences on a musical journey celebrating the greatest tenor voices of all time. The concert takes place in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the Newtown campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., where there is ample free parking. The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission. Reserved seating tickets are only $25, and free for Bucks County Community College students with current student ID. “A Tribute to the Tenors” is part of the Bucks Live! series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire, and enrich Bucks County’s cultural landscape. Take in world-class live music, dance, and theatrical performances close to home and at an affordable price. Explore more opportunities at the Zlock Performing Arts Center.
The Volterra Project Trio and Laura Snowden

International Guitar Sensations Perform Two Shows in Newtown

 Bucks Live! – the series of cultural events at Bucks County Community College that brings world-renowned entertainment to Newtown – proudly presents two March concerts in collaboration with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society. Laura Snowden, a British-French guitarist and composer known for her intense and poised performances, graces the stage of the Zlock Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Snowden’s eclectic musical output has ranged from playing guitar solos on Lorne Balfe's soundtrack for the Marvel film “Black Widow,” to performing Lisa Streich’s guitar concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Next, The Volterra Project Trio comes to campus at 3 pm. Saturday, March 21. The multinational group reimagines classical guitar trio music, drawing inspiration from European impressionism, Mediterranean folk melodies, and cinematic scores. The trio is comprised of Antigoni Goni from Greece, Luca lsolani from Italy, and Maarten Vandenbemden from Belgium, who together breathe fresh life into the guitar, treating it as a miniature orchestra and exploring its unique sounds, dynamics, and colors. Reserved seating tickets are only $25, and free for Bucks County Community College students with current student ID. Each concert takes place in the intimate Zlock Performing Arts Center, located on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., where there is ample free parking. The Zlock Lobby Bar serves drinks and snacks starting 90 minutes before curtain and during intermission. To reserve tickets, visit the Zlock Performing Arts Center ticketing website. For directions and a campus map, visit the Newtown campus web page. The concerts are part of the Bucks Live! series of innovative programs that entertain, inspire, and enrich Bucks County’s cultural landscape. Take in world-class live music, dance, and theatrical performances close to home and at an affordable price. Explore more opportunities at the Zlock Performing Arts Center.