I first observed the seating—The Church of the Apostles located on the outskirts of Lancaster, PA—was arranged in a semicircle. As a Quaker Attendee—a term attributed to those who participate in Quaker worship but who hold a non-member status—I felt nevertheless spiritually drawn to the space. In Quakerism, the concept of commonality is held in veneration. Tracing back to a line attributed to Quakerism's founder, George Fox: "There is that of God in all of us...", definin

A dim porcelain sign hangs unsuspectedly, flickering above a quiet alleyway. A warm glow emits from the title: "Mike's Tavern," casting its welcoming light upon the entrance; beneath, friendly words are exchanged amongst the lingering perfume of cigarettes and cigars. As folks cross the threshold, the door swings open with a resounding creak, revealing a multitude of patrons. Ears lean in close, intent on catching the weaving stories as they snake across the room. Mike's is a

There is magical quality you get from improvised music..." he tells me off air.

Picture yourself on the second floor of a forgotten pub overlooking a main strip dotted with busy shops and eateries. Far above the daily foot traffic, the air is filled with a cacophony of musical sounds; in an offset corner of the club, there resides a piece of jazz orchestra stacked like sardines on teetering plywood risers. The attendance is mostly made up of longtime friends and family, enjoying first-class seating for a bank-crushing Mike Eben: Last Big Band at Building

Thanks to WXAC 91.3 FM local radio station of Albright College, Reading PA, I will be hosting the show 13th. St. Jazz from 6pm-8pm ET. ...