Hey friends! Big newsletter today. We’ve got Phoenix Wheel updates, an exclusive giveaway, an artist spotlight, and, as always, tons of great local events.

Before we dive in, a quick thank you to everyone who came out to our Summer House Watch Party at Rec Room. It was genuinely so fun to meet some of you in person for the first time and put faces to names I've only seen in my inbox. One of the coolest parts of writing this newsletter has been seeing how many people care about what's happening in Phoenixville, and getting to experience that in real life was pretty special. Plus…I’m always game to talk about reality TV.

I'm already thinking about more ways to get the Curated community together, so stay tuned.

See you out there!

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So, What’s New?

Summer Glow-Up Giveaway

Summer is right around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with a little self care.

We’ve teamed up with Casey Contours, located in The Studios at 119 S. Main St., to give one lucky newsletter subscriber a free Deluxe Hydrafacial service, so they can step into summer refreshed, recharged, and glowing.

But wait, there’s more: Casey is sharing an exclusive 20% off discount just for Curated subscribers, so everyone gets a little glow-up, whether you win or not. (Use code: SUMMERGLOW20 in the Notes section when scheduling)

The Phoenix Wheel officially opens this week, marking one of the biggest additions to the Phoenixville skyline in…well, maybe ever?

The Schuylkill River Heritage Center and Mayor Peter are hosting a dedication and ribbon cutting event later this week. Years from now, the Phoenix Wheel will be a well-known part of Phoenixville. This is your chance to see the moment it becomes official.

  • Date: Saturday June 6th

  • Time: 10am

  • Location: 381 Bridge Street, Phoenixville

    • Music, drinks, and more to follow at the Schuylkill River Heritage Center, located in the Phoenixville Foundry

Want to learn more? The Phoenix Wheel may feel new to us, but its roots go back generations. Learn the story behind Phoenixville's latest icon at this special History on the Rocks event at the Colonial Theatre, featuring specialty cocktails and never before seen photos.

Upcoming Events: June 1st-14th

🚗 = Not in Phoenixville proper

Arts & Culture

  • Phoenixville Poetry Night | Tues June 2nd, 7-9pm | Steel City | Details

  • Mystery Member Movie Night | Wed June 3rd, 7:30pm | Colonial Theatre | Details

  • Brazilian Music Workshop | Fri June 5th, 4-6pm | Cafe Com Leite | Details

  • Death Cab for Cutie Album Listening Party | Fri June 5th, 7pm | the Record Shop | Details

  • Artist Reception: Eiren Graver | Sat June 6th, 4-6pm | Julie Miller Pottery | Details

  • Olivia Rodrigo Album Listening Party | Thurs June 11th, 11pm | the Record Shop | Details

  • Writing Down the Bones: Writing Workshop | June 13th, 11am-2pm | Hummingbird Healing Collective | Details

  • Exhumed Films Presents eX-Fest Part XIV | Sat June 13th, 12pm | Colonial Theatre | Details

  • Blobfest Baby Blobs Workshop | Sat June 13th, 10am-12pm | Studio 323 | Details

  • Books, Brews, & Tattoos | Sun June 14th, Multiple Sessions | Twelve78 Brewing | Details

Bars & Nightlife

  • Summer House Reunion Watch Party: Part 2 | Tues June 2nd, 8pm | Rec Room | Details

  • Seinfeld Trivia | Thurs June 4th, 7pm | Rec Room | Details

  • Dr. Who Trivia | Thurs June 4th, 8pm | Fun Dungeon | Details

  • Queer Quizzo Benefiting LGBTQ+ Alliance of Chester County | Fri June 5th, 7pm | Steel City | Details

  • Pretty in Pink: Rose Wine Tasting | Sun June 7th, 11:30am-3:30pm | Hotel Fiesole | Details | 🚗

  • PXV Inside Out Bar Crawl | Sat June 13th, 6-9pm | Starting at Bluebird | Details

Food & Drink

  • Bourbon Tasting Dinner | Wed June 3rd, | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗

  • Tapas Night: Spain | Thurs June 4th, | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗

  • Oodles of Noodles Cooking Class | Sat June 6th, 6pm | Let’s Cultivate Food | Details | 🚗

  • Bourbon & BBQ Dinner | Sun June 7th, 5-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗

  • Korean BBQ Pizza Pop-Up | Thurs June 11th | Perch Plants | Details

  • Thai Something New Cooking Class | Sat June 13th, 6pm | Let’s Cultivate Food | Details | 🚗

Sports, Fitness, & Outdoors

  • Reading at Reeves Park | Tues June 2nd, 6:15-8:15pm | Reeves Park | Details

  • PXV Float Friday | Fri June 5th, 5pm | Lock 60 | Details

  • Yoga with Alpacas | Sat June 6th, 9:30am | Silkie’s Farm | Details | 🚗

  • Wellness Soiree | Thurs June 11th, 4-7pm | Prime IV | Details

  • Capable of More Challenge: Global Running Day | June 13th, 8am-12:30pm | Coach McNelly Stadium | Details | 🚗

  • Free Yoga in the Park | June 13th, 10am | Victory Park Royersford | Details | 🚗

  • Puppies on Tap: Puppy Yoga | June 14th, 9-10am & 10:30-11:30am | Stable12 | Details

    Classes, Workshops, & Group Activities

  • General Meeting | Mon June 1st, 7pm | PXV Mutual Aid | Details

  • Science on Tap: Childhood Memories | Tues June 2nd, 6:30pm | Root Down Brewing | Details

  • Crochet Corner | Tues June 2nd, 7-9pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details

  • Play Pokemon TCG | Wed June 3rd, 6-8:30pm | Steel City | Details

  • Singles Mezzen Night | Thurs June 4th | Avlo’s | Details

  • Dungeons and Drafts | Thurs June 4th, 6-9:30pm | Twelve78 Brewing | Details

  • Science on Screen: Interstellar | Sat June 6th, 6pm | Colonial Theatre | Details

  • Phoenixville Junk Journal Club | Sun June 7th, 1pm | Here & Now Crafts & Steel City | Details

  • Color Studies: Washi & Watercolor Workshop | Tues June 9th, 6:30pm | Julie Miller Pottery | Details

  • Decorate A Fake Cake Workshop | Wed June 10th, 6-9pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details

  • Dungeons & Dragons for Adults | Sat June 13th, 1-3:30pm | Phoenixville Public Library | Details

Live Music & Comedy Shows

  • The Record Shop 4-Year Anniversary feat. the Grundles | Fri June 5th, 7-10pm | the Record Shop | Details

  • Yesterday’s Gone: Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Fri June 5th, 7-11pm | The Gem | Details | 🚗

  • Chinaberry Lane: A Tribute to the '70s, '80s, and Today | Fri June 5th, 8-11pm | Rec Room | Details

  • Emo Night | Fri June 12th, 8-11pm | Rec Room | Details

Markets, Festivals, & Businesses

  • Finch Vintage Pop-Up | Fri June 5th | Great Scott Vintage | Details

  • Food Truck Festival | Sat June 6th, 12-5pm | Skippack Village | Details | 🚗

  • Puppypalooza | Sun June 7th, 12:30-3:30pm | Bald Birds Brewing Co | Details | 🚗

  • Phoenixville Street Art Festival | June 13th, 11am-5pm | Bridge Street | Details

  • Juneteenth Celebration | Sun June 14th, 2-6pm | Bridge Street | Details

Artist Spotlight: Laura Stockdale

I was drawn to the story behind local artist Laura Stockdale's upcoming show, Portals. Several of the featured works were started years ago, left unfinished, and only recently rediscovered and completed. The result is a collection of surreal paintings that feel part dream, part memory, and entirely worth seeing in-person.

Good news: you can meet Laura and see Portals for yourself at Ravensgate on June 5th from 6-8pm.

On Screen

At the Colonial

🏳️‍🌈 = Pride Film Series

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The next newsletter drops on Monday June 15th.

Talk soon!

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