{"id":25484,"date":"2017-08-18T15:29:02","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T19:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=25484"},"modified":"2017-08-18T15:29:09","modified_gmt":"2017-08-18T19:29:09","slug":"what-to-do-symphony-under-the-stars-at-longwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=25484","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Symphony under the stars at Longwood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Staff Writer, The Times<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/f2a42174-6bf8-43b9-9e41-1f074a307c37.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4900\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/f2a42174-6bf8-43b9-9e41-1f074a307c37-350x235.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a>You can triple your pleasure if you visit Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.longwoodgardens.org\/nightscape\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.longwoodgardens.org\/nightscape<\/span><\/a>) on August 19.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The featured attraction will be a concert by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at 7:30 p.m. in Longwood\u2019s Open Air Theater. Visitors to the site will also be able to check out Longwood\u2019s amazing horticultural attractions and enjoy the new, improved fountain display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will present \u201c<em>Symphony Under the Stars: Love is in the Air.\u201d<\/em><\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Featuring light classics and pops, Kennett Symphony gives audiences the chance to experience love through many genres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Throughout the performance, Kennett Symphony will feature the recent winner of the Kennett Symphony Instrumental Competition, Audrey Emata, and the winner of the Kennett Symphony Voice Competition, Jowoon Chae.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The full program includes Mikhail Glinka\u2019s \u201cRusslan and Ludmilla Overture,\u201d Johann Sebastian Bach\u2019s \u201cAir on a G String,\u201d C\u00e9cile Chaminade\u2019s \u201cConcertino for Flute and Orchestra,\u201d Rodgers and Hammerstein\u2019s selections from \u201cThe King and I.\u201d John Williams\u2019s \u201cAcross the Stars: Love Theme from Star Wars Episode II,\u201d Bed\u0159ich Smetana\u2019s \u201cDance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride,\u201d Giacomo Puccini\u2019s \u201cSi, mi chiamano Mimi,\u201d Frederick Loewe\u2019s \u201cI Could Have Danced All Night,\u201d Charles Gounod\u2019s \u201cJe Veux Vivre,\u201d and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\u2019s \u201cRomeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Ticket prices are $40 in advance, $45 on the day of the concert. Ticket price includes the concert, access to visit Longwood Gardens during the day on the day of the concert and free parking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Year after year, the annual air show at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon continues to get better every. The lively show, which has been staged continuously for more than 40 years, has become one of Chester County\u2019s oldest and best traditional events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/air-show.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4901 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/air-show-350x271.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"271\" \/><\/a>The 2017 Festival of Flight Air &amp; Car Show (New Garden Flying Field, off Route 1, Toughkenamon, 610-268-2619, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newgardenflyingfield.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">http:\/\/www.newgardenflyingfield.com<\/span><\/a>) is scheduled for August 19 and 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Aerial displays will be performed by Kevin Russo SNJ-6 Aerobatics, Jason Flood in a Pitts Special biplane, Dan Marcotte\u2019s Ultimate 10-200 Biplane and the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum\u2019s Eastern Aircraft TBM Avenger and North American B25-J \u201cMitchell.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Also featured will be a Military Blackhawk Demo, US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphine Rescue Demo, Spirit of Freedom C54, Scott Francis, Paul Dougherty and Parachute Jump Team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Other attractions at this weekend\u2019s show at the New Garden Airport include America\u2019s Sweethearts, demonstrations by RC modelers, souvenir stands, airplane rides, a pancake breakfast, an antique and classic car show and food and beverage concessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">As a special attraction, Bill Fili, veteran WWII pilot and P.O.W. will present a story and book signing at 11 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children (ages 6-12) and free for children (five and under).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/penns-woods-car-show-banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4902\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/penns-woods-car-show-banner-350x145.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"145\" \/><\/a>Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808, <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pennswoodswinery.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.pennswoodswinery.com<\/span><\/a>) will present \u201cCars, Vines and Wines\u201d on August 19 from noon-2 p.m. The event is billed as<strong> \u201c<\/strong>A showcase of luxury sports\u00a0cars\u00a0ranging from classic to modern.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Visitors will be able to enjoy live music, local wines,\u00a0food,\u00a0vendors, wine seminars and vote for their favorite vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">There will be live music by the Tim Williams Duo and a 45-minute vineyard tour guided\u00a0by the winemakers from 2-3 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The roster or participating local artisan vendors includes Foot Bling Things, Passionista Fashion Truck, Krista\u2019s Scentsy, Oxford Handbags, Garbs for Good, Pierson Geoffreys Cigars and Tat\u2019s Yummies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Visitors who bring a toy to donate to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carzntoyz.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CarzNToys<\/a>\u00a0will receive\u00a0a free tasting ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Admission to the event is $16.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4903\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Parkesburg-brewpub.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4903\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4903\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Parkesburg-brewpub-350x221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"221\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ninth Annual BrewBQ<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On August 19, Parkesburg Brewpub (3127 Lower Valley Road, Parkesburg, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victorybeer.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.victorybeer.com<\/span><\/a>) is hosting its Ninth Annual BrewBQ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The event, which will run from 1-6 p.m., features a heated competition between pit masters battling it out to achieve awards for best chicken and ribs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">For visitors, the hot barbecue gets paired with cold beer for a dreamy culinary event bound to please anyone who loves brew or BBQ.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4904\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/philadelphia-caribbean-festival.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4904\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4904\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/philadelphia-caribbean-festival-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 31st\u00a0Annual Caribbean Festival<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This weekend, Penn\u2019s Landing will host the 31st\u00a0Annual Caribbean Festival on August 20.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sunday\u2019s festival, which is free and open to the public, is a celebration of the culture of 14 Caribbean Islands. The event, which runs from noon-8 p.m., features live island entertainment including drumming, dancing and music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">As always, the festival will have cultural booths where people can get information about the islands of the Caribbean. There will also be a marketplace with vendors selling Caribbean arts and crafts, fashion items and souvenirs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Island cuisine will be well represented with a number of vendors offering Caribbean delicacies such as Jamaican jerk-chicken and hard-dough bread, escovitched fish and festival cakes, codfish fritters, Jamaican Patties, curried goat and rice &amp; peas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">There is also a festival this weekend honoring the Indians of North America.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4905\" style=\"width: 206px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/roasted-corn-festival.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4905\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4905\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/roasted-corn-festival-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roasting Ears of Corn Festival<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On August 19 and 20, the Museum of Indian Culture (2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, 610-797-2121, <a href=\"http:\/\/museumofindianculture.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">http:\/\/museumofindianculture.org<\/span><\/a>) is hosting the 2017 Roasting Ears of Corn Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The event, which is Eastern Pennsylvania\u2019s oldest American Indian\u00a0festival, is a showcase for American Indian drumming, singing, dancing and food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Visitors can watch demonstrations of Native American cooking, flintknapping and arrow making, experience throwing a tomahawk or see what it\u2019s like using an atlatl (spear thrower). There will be a special crafts area for kids where they can make sand art pictures and weave dreamcatchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The festival features a wide array of Native American entertainment. This year\u2019s featured performer is Arvel Bird.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Other live music and dance performances\u00a0include \u201cYoungblood Singers,\u201d \u201cWhite Buffalo Singers,\u201d Aztec Fire Dancing by the Salinas Family from Mexico City, champion hoop dancer Katrina Fisher, and American Indian dancers, singers and performers from all over Canada and the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This year\u2019s Master of Ceremonies will be David White Buffalo from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Featured dancers will include head man Wesley Halsey from Oneida Indian nation and Kim Wheatley from Ojibway Nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Festival attendees will be able to shop at the Marketplace for Native American jewelry, fine arts, and clothing. There will also be food vendors with Indian burgers, frybread, buffalo stew, Indian tacos and fire-roasted corn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Video link for Arvel Bird &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/l6yAqyLVAmA\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/l6yAqyLVAmA<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Tickets for the festival are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 62 and older) and youth (age 8-17) and free for children (age seven and under).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On August 20, Alapocas Run State Park (1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-577-1164, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.destateparks.com\/park\/alapocas-run\/index.asp\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">http:\/\/www.destateparks.com\/park\/alapocas-run\/index.asp<\/span><\/a>) will host the 2017 Pawpaw Folk Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Visitors are invited to come to the park\u2019s Blue Ball Barn for a day of music, storytelling, \u201cdown home\u201d food, folk artists and Pawpaw tasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">All-day activities will be presented by North American Pawpaw Growers Association (Pawpaw Information), Ridley Creek State Park &amp; White Clay Creek Preserve (history or mammals), Auburn Heights Preserve (Steam Cars), Madge Ziegler (hand quilting), First State Heritage Park (children\u2019s toys of yesteryear), Eunice LaFate (African folktales), Brandywine Zoo (traveling zoo), and Friends of Wilmington Parks (Pawpaw Tasting).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Live entertainment will be performed by Flatland Drive, Wacky Worms, Hanna Paige, and Chapel Street Junction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The free event will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the park which is located just off Route 202 a few miles south of the Pennsylvania-Delaware state line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/folk-festival.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4906\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/folk-festival-350x181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"181\" \/><\/a>If you\u2019re in the mood for a lot of music this weekend, then you should head north &#8212; to Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville to check out the 2017 Philadelphia Folk Festival (Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, 800-556-FOLK, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pfs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.pfs.org<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This Philadelphia Folk Festival is a music festival that is on a plateau all its own. Now in its 55th year, the festival continues to evolve with the times and, at the same time, maintain its traditional vibe. There is no other festival in the country quite like the Philadelphia Folk Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Another good option for live music in the area this weekend is the Lanchester Fiddlers Picnic (Landis Woodland Preserve at 610 Zion Hill Road, West Sadsbury Township, 610-857-5969, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westsadsburytwp.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.westsadsburytwp.org<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and voices to the Sixth Annual Lanchester Fiddlers Picnic, which will be held at the nature site near Atglen from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on August 19.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature stage performances, informal jam sessions and hayrides &#8212; and an opportunity to see the preserve. The Landis Woodland Preserve is only open for special events such as Civil War reenactments and the annual Lanchester Community Days in September.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This Saturday, people are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets or picnics. Food vendors will be on hand with a variety of picnic offerings. There is no admission fee but there will be a parking fee of $5.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4907\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/40th-STREET-FEST.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4907\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4907\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/40th-STREET-FEST-350x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 40th Street Summer Series<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The 40th Street Summer Series, which is co-produced by University City District, the University of Pennsylvania, and The Rotunda, has returned to the area behind the Walnut Street Library (40th and Poplar streets, Philadelphia, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universitycity.org\/40th-street-summer-series\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.universitycity.org\/40th-street-summer-series<\/span><\/a>) with free monthly concerts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">All concerts take place on the green behind the library between Walnut and Poplar streets. The music will begin at 6 p.m. with other activities kicking off at 5 p.m. Admission is free. The remaining concert dates are August 19 and September 16.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On August 20, the entertainment will be provided by Worldtown Soundsystem with opener Drum Like a Lady.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Worldtown Soundsystem is a high-energy, eight-piece house music outfit uniting the spheres of electronic dance music culture with global rhythms and soul music. Directed by DJ\/Producer Ben Arsenal, this energizing ensemble pulls its influences from soulful house, techno, afrobeat, Latin rhythms, and classic funk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">the band boasts a seasoned cast of musicians from around the globe with members from Jamaica, Nigeria, Brazil, Alabama, Vermont and their home in Philadelphia. Worldtown\u2019s mission is to celebrate global culture through music and art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Opening the show is Drum Like a Lady, a percussion collective founded by musician and educator LaTreice V Branson, whose mission is to curate creative spaces where people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs and lifestyles are welcome to participate in improvisational jam sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On September 16, the performance will feature Banda Magda with opener\u00a0Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Led by Greek-born composer, orchestrator, singer and accordionist Magda Giannikou (Kronos Quartet, Louis CK), Banda Magda moves from samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia and Afro-Peruvian lando.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The 40th Street Summer Series will also feature juggling, face painting and fire dancing, along with free samples from Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s and Honeygrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4908\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/crayfish2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4908\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4908\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/crayfish2-310x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4908\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crayfish Party<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This weekend, the\u00a0American Swedish Historical Museum\u00a0(1900 Pattison Avenue,\u00a0Philadelphia, 215-389-1776,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanswedish.org\/\">www.americanswedish.org<\/a>) is presenting a special event on August 18 \u2013 the museum\u2019s annual Crayfish Party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Crayfish Party, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., provides participants an opportunity to get a taste of Swedish summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Diners at the Crayfish Party will be able to enjoy a buffet of crayfish or Swedish meatballs, along with crisp bread, cheese, potatoes, cheese pie, and glass of <em>akvavit<\/em> all outside under the museum\u2019s beautiful lighted and decorated tent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Tickets for the Crayfish Party are $50.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A special event that is guaranteed to appeal to kids is \u201cHigh Seas Saturday,\u201d which is scheduled for August 19 at Fort Mifflin (Fort Mifflin and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortmifflin.us\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.fortmifflin.us<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The event, which is billed as \u201cFort Mifflin\u2019s Annual Swashbuckling Spectacle\u201d will look at the history of piracy on the Delaware River when a new band of pirates occupy Mud Island from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Fort Mifflin was initially built to protect Philadelphia from river pirates in the late 1700s and this event sheds light on the activity at the fort during that era,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt, take a guided tour, dig for treasure and take part in a drill with wooden muskets. They can also participate in lessons to talk like pirate and listen to roar of a cannon being fired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for veterans or students under 12.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4909\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fife-Drum-Party.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4909\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4909\" src=\"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fife-Drum-Party-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fife &amp; Drum Party<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On August 19, the Museum of the American Revolution (101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, <a href=\"tel:2152536731\">215-253-6731<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amrevmuseum.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.amrevmuseum.org<\/span><\/a>) will host a Fife &amp; Drum Party starting at noon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Guests are invited to join the museum staff for a celebration of fife and drum music right in the Declaration of Independence Plaza. Fifers and drummers of all skill levels have the opportunity to jam and win a prize.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Free toy fifes will be available for the first 100 guests while 15-minute fife and drum demonstrations\u00a0will be available periodically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Visitors can handle replica instruments while\u00a0museum staff members will perform popular tunes, such as \u201cYankee Doodle\u201d and \u201cThe Liberty Song,\u201d and military signal calls from the Revolutionary War in reproductions of Continental Army uniforms at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">At 2 p.m., visitors can enjoy a tent-shaped cake celebrating the birthday of the Museum\u2019s collection of more than 3,000 Revolutionary-era artifacts.\u00a0Afterwards, they can move in to the Patriot\u2019s Gallery and create miniature tents to take home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Museum admission is not required to join the fun. Toy fifes and cake available while supplies last.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The focus will be on beads at a special event this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 610-323-3263, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadfest.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.beadfest.com<\/span><\/a>). From August 18-20, the expo hall near Valley Forge National Park is hosting Bead Fest &#8212; an event that claims to be the largest bead and jewelry show on the East Coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The ambitious annual event, which is billed as a bead and jewelry extravaganza, will feature hands-on jewelry making classes, informative seminars, beading competitions and a large vendors\u2019 area where visitors can purchase everything from beading supplies to hand-crafted jewelry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Bead Fest will have close to 150 booths and a wide array of workshops which will be presented by experts in the bead and jewelry fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A number of special techniques will be demonstrated, including wire knitting, design, wire and beads, bead crocheting, wire weaving, bead stitching, lampworking, metal clay, chain maille, wire and metal, kiln fusing, metalsmithing, bead stringing and wire wrapping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Tickets for Bead Fest &#8212; $15 for a weekend pass &#8212; are available only at the door.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em>For an annual event with a completely different vibe, head west to Lancaster County this weekend.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association\u2019s annual Thresherman\u2019s Reunion, which is billed as \u201cThe Most Complete Steam &amp; Gas Show in the East,\u201d has become a cherished tradition in Pennsylvania Dutch country. It is not only a \u201ccomplete show,\u201d it is an old show &#8212; one of the oldest continually running events in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This year\u2019s Thresherman\u2019s Reunion, which is being held August 18 and 19 at the Rough and Tumble site (4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, 717-442-4249,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roughandtumble.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.roughandtumble.org<\/span><\/a>), is the 69th annual staging of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The main focus this year is on \u201c<strong>celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Otto and Langen\u00a0Atmosperic\u00a0Engine.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The daily schedule starts with breakfast at 7 a.m. at the R&amp;T Multi-Purpose. The day\u2019s activities include a saw mill in operation, a \u201cPageant of Threshing\u201d, a shingle mill in operation, a \u201cParade of Power\u201d and threshing machine demonstrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">There will also be displays featuring steam traction engines, antique tractors, threshing machines, Hit &amp; Miss Gas engines, two steam railroads, shingle mill, large gas engines, model engines, saw mill, barker fan, stone crusher, antique cars, stationary bailers, antique wagons and the \u201cStationary Steam Engine Museum\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Video link for the Reunion &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WECWMP5vNIU\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/WECWMP5vNIU<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Live entertainment will be provided on August 19 by The Summit Hill Band. Daily tickets for the Reunion are $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On August 19, the 25th Annual Postcard Expo will be held at the Farm &amp; Home Center (1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, 717-413-6882). The event, which is sponsored by the Lancaster County Postcard Club, will have 25 dealers who will be buying and selling postcards from all eras and all locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Expo, which is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., will also feature several outstanding postcard exhibits along with a variety of food and beverage vendors. Admission is $2.50.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">On August 19, The Mann Center (5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manncenter.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #00008b;\">www.manncenter.org<\/span><\/a>) will host \u201cSuper Solar Saturday: Family, Friends &amp; Art Day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">For one full day, the Mann campus will be transformed into a space-themed park\u00a0with space-inspired face painting, hands-on science experiments, global performances on four stages, roving life-sized Star Wars\u2122\u00a0characters and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Featured attractions are The Space Shuttle\/Please Touch Museum Traveling Exhibition, \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Science 2 the Max Audience Engagement Presentations, and \u201cLive Global Performances\u201d on three performance stages throughout the Mann\u2019s campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Main Stage Performances will feature The Rock School for Dance Education, Korean American Dance &amp; Music Ensemble, Universal African Dance &amp; Drum Ensemble, Zen One Caperioa, and Sun Lion Dancers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Garrison Carida is a chapter of the 501st Legion serving Pennsylvania and Delaware that participates in a wide array of charity and non-profit events throughout the community. The 501st Legion consists of Star Wars re-enactors who freely volunteer their time to help others while celebrating the exciting world of Star Wars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Attendees to the festival will be able to interact directly with their favorite iconic figure from the popular film series, as 10 fully costumed characters will be moving about the Mann Center campus throughout the festival day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The day will conclude with a free community screening of\u00a0\u201cHidden Figures.\u201d This Golden Globe\u00ae-winner and Academy Award\u00ae-nominated film reveals the untold story of NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson, three ingenious African American women who worked behind the scenes to help launch astronaut John Glenn into outer space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Super Solar Saturday is a prelude to the\u00a0Great American Eclipse\u00a0scheduled for Monday, August 21.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Denny Dyroff,\u00a0Staff Writer, The Times You can triple your pleasure if you visit Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org\/nightscape) on August 19. 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