2011 in Review: The Arts in Upper Dublin

With New Years just around the corner, Upper Dublin Patch is taking a look back at the top stories of the year in several categories. Check in each day to take a trip back through the calendar, before we unveil the top stories overall on the first day of 2012.

Arts and Theater

The arts can be a little easy to overlook these days. In the midst of an uncertain economy, art is unfortunately often placed into the 'want' category instead of the 'need,' and often finds itself in the backseat. However, Upper Dublin is certainly not without its extremely talented artists, so time to give credit where credit is due:

November 17:
Third-grader Samantha Chiara Kraft graces the stage as toy solider.

October 17:
Local favorite wins inaugural event for a good cause.

August 3:
With graduation years spanning over a decade, an all-Cardinal crew performed at the Act II Playhouse.

May 18:
The Pennsylvania Girlchoir performed with Carly Simon at the Marian Anderson Annual Gala.

May 17:
The artist brings the beauty of flowers to the canvas.

May 11:
Janice Gable Bashman just started writing four years ago, but her career is already booming.

May 6:
The prestigious festival had its most successful year yet.

April 28:
View our sound slide to learn and see about art in the district.

April 27:
Upper Dublin resident Joyce Guariglia is trying to paint her way to success.