Top o’ the mornin’ to ya.
Whether you’re looking to split the G, make your final Oscars predictions, or show off your Gilmore Girls knowledge, March is ready for you.
Here’s what’s going on in/around PXV this month.
All Upcoming Events
Worth the Drive: Let’s Talk Oscars!
Curated Itinerary: Romanticizing Phoenixville
Adoptable Pet: Koda the Border Collie Mix
Movies On Screen
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Upcoming Events
Look for the ☘️ for St. Patrick’s Day inspo
Week of March 2nd-8th
Science on Tap: Cyber Security from the Inside | Tues Mar 3rd, 6:30pm | Root Down Brewing | Details
Bourbon Pairing Dinner | Wed Mar 4th, 6-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details
Catherine Cowles, Author of Across the Vanishing Sky: Live | Wed Mar 4th, 7pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
☘️St. Patrick’s Day Themed Bingo | Wed Mar 4th, 7pm | SoulJoel’s | Details
☘️St. Patrick’s Day Pet Photo Pop-up | Thurs Mar 5th, 4-7pm | Maddie’s Castle | Details
Tapas Night: Puerto Rico | Thurs Mar 5th, 5-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details
Dungeons and Drafts | Thurs Mar 5th, 6-9:30pm | Twelve78 Brewing | Details
I Love the 90s Trivia | Thurs Mar 5th, 7pm | Rec Room | Details
Craft Cinema: 10 Things I Hate About You | Thurs Mar 5th, 7pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Harry Styles New Album Listening Parties | Fri Mar 6th, 6:30pm | The Record Shop AND Forever Changes (Two Events) | RS Details, FC Details
Theatre Organ Society: Open Console | Sat Mar 7th, 10am-12:30pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Ravensgate 3 Year Anniversary Party | Sat Mar 7th, 7:30-9pm | Ravensgate | Details
Love Potions Fundraiser for Animal Lovers with Steve Morrison | Sat Mar 7th, 4-7pm | Bistro on Bridge | Details
The Wild Hymns with Anna Spackman | Sat Mar 7th, 7pm | the Gem | Details
Medieval Fight Night PPV Screening | Sat Mar 7th, 8pm | Fun Dungeon Brewcade | Details
Gilmore Girls Trivia | Sun Mar 8th, 12pm | Great American Pub | Details
Woman’s Day Champagne Brunch | Sun Mar 8th, 10am-1pm | a Culture Factory | Details
Traditional English Sunday Roast Dinner | Sun Mar 8th, 5-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details
SOLAS 30th Anniversary Tour | Sun Mar 8th, 7:30pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Vintner’s Table Restaurant Week | Sun Mar 8th- Sun Mar 15th | Vintner’s Table | Details
Week of March 9th-15th
Make a Mossy Rug Mug Workshop | Wed Mar 11th, 6:30-8:30pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
Stand Up Comedy Class | Starting Wed Mar 11th, 6:30-8:30pm | SoulJoel’s | Details
☘️A Little Green, A Lot of Singles (Age 55+) | Thurs Mar 12th, 6-9pm | Great American Pub | Details
Villains Paint n Sip | Fri Mar 13th, 7-9pm | Sly Fox Brewery | Details
☘️St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Sat Mar 14th, 9am-2am | Molly Maguire’s | Details
Spring It On Craft Show | Sat Mar 14th, 11am-4pm | SoulJoel’s | Details
☘️Kids St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating Class | Sat Mar 14th, 11am-12pm | Baked by Jul | Details
Free Yoga 101 | Sat Mar 14th, 12pm | Nectar Yoga Audubon | Details
☘️St. Patrick’s Day Cooking Class | Sat Mar 14th, 4-7pm | a Culture Factory | Details
Artist Reception: Megan Taylor Art | Sat Mar 14th, 5-7pm | Julie Miller Pottery | Details
Science on Screen: When Genius meets Glamour: The Birth of Frequency Hopping Communication | Mar 14th, 6:30pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
A Night of Motown, Disco, Soul, & Rock | Sat Mar 14th, 7pm | SoulJoel’s | Details
Pre-Fat Tuesday Southern Brunch | Sun Mar 15th, 10am-2pm | a Culture Factory | Details
Chunky Knit Blanket Class | Sun Mar 15th, 12pm | Great American Pub | Details
Gunner Teel: Live Music | Sun Mar 15th, 2:30-5:30pm | Twelve78 Brewing | Details
Elevated Energy: Sound Healing Escape | Sun Mar 15th, 4-5pm | Body by E and Wellness Center | Details
Brushes and Bouquets | Sun Mar 15th, 6-9pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
Worth the Drive: Let’s Talk Oscars!
If you’re already drafting your ballot for the 98th Academy Awards, you won’t want to miss this pre-Oscars celebration on Thurs Mar 12th at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (only ~35 min drive from PXV!). In partnership with 6abc Philly, the institute is hosting a movie-lover meetup where you can talk predictions, debate snubs, and maybe even compare your Letterboxd Top 4s with fellow cinephiles. The event will be hosted by Dana Stevens of Slate’s Culture Gabfest podcast.
Tickets are free, but there’s a limit to two per person. Snag your tickets here.
The Academy Awards air on Sunday March 15th from 7-10pm on ABC or streaming live on Hulu.
Curated Itinerary: Romanticize Life in Phoenixville
After putting out the call on Instagram, one theme kept coming up: more tips on slowing down and romanticizing everyday life in our town.
You don’t have to move to a European village or totally reinvent yourself to romanticize your life. You just have to decide that an ordinary day in Phoenixville is worth savoring.
Here’s some inspo:
Take yourself out on a solo date
Kick off your solo date with dinner at Vintner’s Table. Grab a seat by the window for people-watching, or a seat by the fireplace for coziness. You can’t go wrong with the gnocchi mac and cheese and a glass of wine (or a mocktail). If you’re new to the art of solo dining, then bring a book to help ease into it.
After dinner, stroll down Bridge Street to the Colonial Theatre for a movie. And yes, you should get popcorn.
Your night doesn’t have to end after the credits roll. If you’re enjoying yourself, then head down Bridge Street to see the new renovations and grab a nightcap at Bluebird Distilling.
Unplug at a cozy coffeeshop
For a few hours, power off your phone and settle in for the morning or afternoon (or both) at a local cafe. Let yourself sip slowly, read a few chapters of a good book, or just watch the world go by. If you’re in between books, Reads & Company has you covered with their staff picks.
Best for conversation: Life’s Patina Mercantile
Warm, welcoming, and ideal for an unhurried catch-up with friends
Best for connecting with nature: Butterscotch Pastry Shop
Listen to the babbling brook while enjoying a latte and a sweet treat
Best for people watching: 260 Bridge Cafe
Especially if you snag a spot on their balcony overlooking Bridge Street
Go for a walk while listening to a new album
Take in some of that almost Spring air while enjoying some music. Not sure what to listen to? Make a quick stop to Forever Changes Vinyl Lounge or the Record Shop to ask the teams for their recommendations.
Best for the hyperlocal: Reeves Park
Nestled into the Phoenixville borough, plus the park has plenty of benches for a well-deserved rest in the sunshine (or a game of chess!)
Best for side quests: Schuylkill Canal Park & Schuylkill River Trail
A simple walk can quickly turn into a new adventure, including lunch at Fitzwater Station or Lock29, adorable entertainment at Reynold’s Dog Park, or even a run in with Upper Schuylkill Valley Park’s resident wolves
Best for exploring: Natural Lands’ Binky Lee Preserve
The sprawling nature preserve with multiple trail options is only 15-minutes from downtown Phoenixville
So go ahead: stop to smell the metaphorical flowers, take the long way home, and let Phoenixville do the rest.
Adoptable Dog: Koda the Border Collie Mix
With his oversized ears and sunny personality, Koda is ready to find a forever home to call his own. Learn more about Koda here.
If you adopt a pet because of the newsletter, please send us an email to let us know!
On Screen This Month
⭐ = Oscar nominated
At the Colonial Theater
She’s the Man (2006): Mar 4th
10 Things I Hate About You (1999): Mar 5th
⭐Sinners (2025): Mar 6th-12th
Booksmart (2019): Mar 6th
Bride! (2026): Mar 6th-19th
Thelma & Louise (1991): Mar 7th
☘️The Quiet Man (1952): Mar 14th
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