{"id":30693,"date":"2019-01-11T08:59:08","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T13:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=30693"},"modified":"2019-01-11T08:59:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T13:59:13","slug":"what-to-do-chill-out-and-hit-the-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=30693","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Chill out and hit the ice"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

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Power Play Rinks in Exton<\/p><\/div>\n

The crazy weather we\u2019ve been having recently could mean this will be a great winter for skating on frozen ponds around Chester County — or it could mean it will be a winter with no ice at all.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are quite a few very good indoor locations for ice skating in the area.<\/p>\n

One of the best local skating sites is Power Play Rinks (701 Haywood Drive, Exton, 610-458-9160, www.powerplayrinks.com<\/a>). The site offers weekday public skating Mondays through Fridays from noon-1:30 p.m. Added weekend hours are from 8:35-10:05 p.m. on Fridays and 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is $8.<\/p>\n

Another Chester County site for public skating is Ice Line Quad Rinks (700 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, 610-436-9670, www.iceline.info<\/a>). Hours for public skating are Mondays-Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; Fridays, 1-2:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2-3:30 p.m. and 8:30-10 p.m. and Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. Fees are $10 admission and $3 skate rental is $2.<\/p>\n

The Horizon Riverfront Rink (308 Justison St., Wilmington, Delaware, 302-425-4890, www.riverfrontwilm.com<\/a>) is entering its third season this year. Hours are 4-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4-10 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $8.50 (ages 13 and older) and $5.50 (ages 12 and younger). Skate rental is $4.<\/p>\n

Premier Orthopaedics Ice Works (701 West Dutton Mill Road, Aston, 610-497-2200, www.iceworks.net<\/a>) is open to the public every day. Hours for public skating sessions are Mondays-Thursdays, noon-1:30 p.m.; Fridays, noon-1:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children (four and under) while the skate rental fee is $2.<\/p>\n

Haverford Skatium (1004 Darby Road, Havertown, 610-853-2226, www.havtwpparksandrec.com<\/a>) offers public sessions Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon, Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon and 7-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and 8:45-10:45 p.m. Regular admission is $8 while admission for children under six is $6 and for seniors is $3. Skate rental is $2.<\/p>\n

Oaks Center Ice (87 Brower Avenue, Oaks, 610-650-9690, www.oakscenterice.com<\/a>) has public skating on weekdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Skating sessions cost $7 and skate rental is $3.<\/p>\n

Wintersport Ice Sports Arena (551 North York Road, Willow Grove, 215-659-4253, www.wintersporticearena.com<\/a>) features public skating Monday through Friday from 12-1:30 p.m. Weekend sessions are 8:30-10:10 p.m. on Fridays, 5:50-7:40 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:50-2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Fees are $10 and include skate rental.<\/p>\n

Unlike most of the suburban ice rinks, RiverRink (Delaware Avenue at Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-925-RINK, www.riverrink.com<\/a>) features public skating and that\u2019s all. At RiverRink, ice skating is the featured attraction — and the only use of the ice.<\/p>\n

The outdoor rink\u2019s hours are 1-11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 1 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Sundays. Skating admission prices are $4 and skate rental is $10.<\/p>\n

RiverRink has a variety of themed night skates throughout its \u201cWinterfest\u201d season \u2013 including a popular one this weekend.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>On January 13, the rink will host \u201cA Snowy Bowie Skate\u201d \u2013 one of the final events of the 2019 \u201cPhiladelphia Loves Bowie Week.\u201d<\/p>\n

The skating event, which runs from noon-6 p.m., will feature a wide array of \u00a0Bowie-themed festivities including:\u00a0 ice skating to a Bowie-themed soundtrack; face painting and games; a screening of the movie \u201cLabyrinth;\u201d Bowie concert footage on the screens in The Lodge; and themed drinks and cocktails.<\/p>\n

Rizzo Ice Rink (1101 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, 215-685-1593, www.rizzorink.com<\/a>), which is located along the banks of the Delaware River, offers public skating times from 3:30-5 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are also weekend sessions on Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free and skate rental is $4.<\/p>\n

Wissahickon Skating Club (650 W. Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-247-1759, www.wissskating.com<\/a>) is a private club that has guest member sessions each Friday from 8:30-10:30 p.m. and every Saturday from 12:45-2:15 p.m. Admission is $9. Skates can be rented for $3.<\/p>\n

Class of 1923 Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink (3130 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-898-1923, http:\/\/www.business-services.upenn.edu\/icerink<\/a>) is open for public skating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30-2 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fees are $6 while skate rental is $3.<\/p>\n

The Rink at Old York Road (8116 Church Road, Elkins Park, 215-635-0331, http:\/\/www.rinkoyr.com<\/a>) hosts public sessions on Fridays from 8:30-10 p.m., Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. and Sundays from noon-2 p.m. Fees are $10 and the cost to rent skates is $2.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a pet owner or just a lover of pets in general, there\u2019s an event for your enjoyment this weekend at the\u00a0Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Station Avenue, Oaks, 800-677-4677, www.phillyexpocenter.com<\/a>). From January 11-13, the huge convention hall is hosting the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo.<\/p>\n

The Expo features a huge number of vendors offering virtually everything pet-related including pet food, supplies, training, pet hospital information, treats and lodging. There will also be booths operated by humane groups and rescue services.<\/p>\n

The line-up of special attractions includes<\/p>\n

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Rocky on Wheels<\/p><\/div>\n

Gail Mirabella and The Dynamo Dogs, Johnny Peer\u2019s Muttville Comics, the Parade of Breeds, \u201cFlyball Tournament,\u201d Rainforest Reptiles Show, \u201cThat Guy with the Birds,\u201d Buddy\u2019s Pet Resort, \u201cRabbit Hopping,\u201d \u201cRocky on Wheels,\u201d \u201cThe International Cat Association,\u201d \u201cButterfly Experience\u201d and Illusion Ranch Alpacas<\/p>\n

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World\u2019s Greatest Hobby on Tour<\/p><\/div>\n

Admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and military and $6 for children (ages 4-12). As an added attraction, Friday night is \u201cFamily Night\u201d with all children under 12 admitted free.<\/p>\n

There will be a lot of model trains on display and for sale when the \u201cWorld\u2019s Greatest Hobby on Tour\u201d visits the area for a two-day stop at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.<\/p>\n

The show, which is scheduled for January 12 and 13 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, will have a wide variety of activities related to model railroading.<\/p>\n

The event will have 50,000 square feet of huge operating model railroads, more than 200 booths featuring manufacturers and retailers, 100 Trains for kids to play with and a free riding train for kids.<\/p>\n

Some of the elaborate operating train displays will be Philadelphia N-Trak N Scale Layout, North Penn O Gauge Layout, Allegheny Western Lines HO Scale Layout, Southeast Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society G Gauge Layout, East Penn Traction Club HO and O Scale Traction Layout and Reading Co. Technical & Historical Society HO Scale Layout.<\/p>\n

There will be demonstrations, seminars and new products throughout the day both days. And, each day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Michael Broggie will give his highly popular presentation, \u201cWalt Disney\u2019s Railroad Story, which is based upon his award-winning book of the same name.<\/p>\n

Tickets for adults are $15 with children (15 and under) are admitted free when accompanied by adult.<\/p>\n

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Fore! the Planet<\/p><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a fun family activity \u2013 an indoor activity unaffected by the weather \u2014 Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116,www.linvilla.com<\/a>) has something just for you \u2014 the\u00a0miniature golf course \u201cFore! the Planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Linvilla Orchard\u2019s\u00a0\u201cFore! The Planet,\u201d\u00a0which opens for the year on January 12, is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf.<\/p>\n

It features 18 unique educational holes on a variety of topics \u2014 butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains and more. Kids of all ages can enjoy playing miniature golf while learning about our environment on every hole.<\/p>\n

The first hole is \u201cButterfly Life Cycle\u201d and players must putt through each stage of the colorful insect\u2019s metamorphosis. The next five holes are titled \u201cSeed Dispersal,\u201d \u201cBat Sonar,\u201d \u201cFood Chain,\u201d \u201cEvolution of a Golfer\u201d and \u201cBackyard Explorer\u201d followed by \u201cNatural Selection\u201d and \u201cPredators and Prey.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the \u201cDinosaur Extinction\u201d hole, players get to hit their balls toward the scientific theory of dinosaur extinction they find most plausible. The remainder of the thought-provoking holes are \u201cRecycling,\u201d \u201cWater Pollution,\u201d \u201cLandfills,\u201d \u201cWild Corridors,\u201d \u201cBird Migration,\u201d \u201cSpawning Salmon,\u201d\u00a0\u201cAlien Species,\u201d \u201cPopulation Threats\u201d and \u201cRainforest Threats.\u201d<\/p>\n

The mini-course is open daily from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Tickets are $6.95 (ages 11 and over) and $5.95 (ages 10 and under).<\/p>\n

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Philadelphia Home Show<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether you\u2019re a handyman, a home improvement fanatic or just a tinkerer who likes working on small projects around the house, you should check out the 38th Annual Philadelphia Home Show. The event is running January 11-13 and 18-20 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215- 418-2003, www.phillyhomeshow.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The well-attended annual show features a large number of exhibits representing the home renovation and decorating industry. Showcased products and services include roofing, windows, flooring, decking, landscaping, spas, contractors, designers, water, swimming pools, doors, gutters security systems, cabinetry, entertainment systems, appliances, furniture, vacuums and more.<\/p>\n

The Main Stage showcases the latest furniture trends for 2019. Top designers like Matt Blashaw of HGTV\u2019s “Yard Crashers” and Clint Harp, resident contractor on HGTV\u2019s “Fixer Upper\u2019s,\u201d will take the stage to share insider secrets and expert advice for every home improvement project<\/p>\n

Tickets are $13 for adults and $3 for children (ages 6-12).<\/p>\n

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Chaddsford Winery<\/p><\/div>\n

Every Friday and Saturday in January, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) will present \u201cWild West Murder Mystery Nights\u201d from 6:30-9 p.m. each night.<\/p>\n

Here is the scenario as posted by the winery \u2013 \u201cThere\u2019s been a swashbuckling murder aboard The Presage.\u00a0We\u2019re settin\u2019 out to find that scallywags, and when we do \u2013 they\u2019re gonna walk the plank!<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are two ways you can help us crack the case — uncover clues to pinpoint the murderer and motive or\u00a0locate the hidden treasure. Along with a salty evening of mystery and suspense, you\u2019ll enjoy heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres and, of course, a booty of Pennsylvania wine. Share this killer experience with your best mates \u2013 and don\u2019t forget to dress the part in your torn and tattered pirate threads.\u201d<\/p>\n

Along with an exciting evening of mystery and suspense, visitors can enjoy heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres and an array of Chaddsford Winery wines.<\/p>\n

The \u201cMenu and Pairing Lineup\u201d features Captain Hook\u2019s Charcuterie Board with Specialty Meats and Cheeses with \u201917 Sauvignon Blanc, \u201916 Harbinger, and Sangri-la Sangria; Bourbon Glazed Chicken Wings with \u201916 The Red Standard and Sunset Blush; Red Beard\u2019s Risotto Rice Balls with Roasted Red Pepper, Asiago, and Fresh Basil with \u201916 Pinot Grigio and \u201916 Traminette; Caribbean Coconut Shrimp Tacos topped with Coconut Chili Aioli and Caribbean Salsa with \u201917 Presage and Chaddsford White; Main Deck Crabby Mac & Cheese with Fresh Lump Crab Meat with \u201915 Artisan Series \u2018sur lie\u2019 Chardonnay; and Toasted Coconut Cream Parfait\u00a0& Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate Ganache and Rum-Soaked Raspberries with Warm Spiced Apple<\/p>\n

Tickets are $60, and reservations are required.<\/p>\n

The \u201cWine, Cheese & Honey Pairings at Penns Woods\u201d at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808, http:\/\/www.pennswoodsevents.com<\/a>) provide a nice way for visitors to enjoy a winter weekend day.<\/p>\n

Penns Woods Winery is joining forces with local cheese makers and local honey artisans to present exclusive pairings of wine, cheese and honey. The tastings will feature five premium Penns Woods wines, each paired with various cheeses and honey from local farms.<\/p>\n

The mouth-watering tastings will be held every weekend in January from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. As an added attraction, live music will be featured on January 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 2-5 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

Tickets cost $28 per person in advance and reservations are required. Cancellations must be made within 72 hours or ticket holders will be charged the full amount of the tasting. Reservations are made and kept on the hour.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrim Philly\u2019s Nightmare Before Christmas Tavern Tour (856-829-3100, http:\/\/www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26.<\/p>\n

Participants will have the opportunity to toast with\u00a0the ghosts of Christmas past while drinking in the yuletide spirits of grog and nog on this entertaining fact-filled tour.<\/p>\n

The evening\u2019s activities include trivia and\u00a0drinking games for chances to win free beer, drink and\/or food samples for all at each stop and a variety of drink specials.<\/p>\n

Participants can relax in warmth enjoying\u00a0authentic handmade Christmas beverages, snacks and prizes\u00a0(included) as they learn a full range of the surprising histories of Yule, and Viking lore and Saturnalia — all which have worked their way in to our modern Christian celebrations including ideas of magick, gift giving\u2026and origins in even infanticide and human sacrifice.<\/p>\n

Guests will be able to revel in little known facts of our holiday past including the season\u2019s pagan roots in Roman, Celtic & German traditions, while learning of medieval, and New World additions in mumming and mistletoe.<\/p>\n

The tour price of $45 includes guided historic tour of \u201cGrim\u201d Philly, tavern admissions and two \u201cChristmas Drinks.\u201d The tours, which start at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays and 5 p.m., on Saturdays, will depart from\u00a0599 Market Street,\u00a0 Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

There will be birthday celebrations soon in Philadelphia for one of the city\u2019s most famous historical figures — Benjamin Franklin. A number of events celebrating Franklin\u2019s 312th birthday will be staged around Philadelphia\u2019s historic district.<\/p>\n

Prior to the Franklin birthday celebrations, the Benjamin Franklin Museum National Historical Site (Franklin Court, Third and Market streets, Philadelphia, 215-965-2305,http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/benjaminfranklinmuseum.htm<\/a>) usually celebrated Martin Luther King Day by offering free admission on January 15. But this is not a usual year. Because of actions by the POTUS, there is an ongoing partial shutdown of the Federal Government \u2013 including national parks.<\/p>\n

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Benjamin Franklin Tippler\u2019s Tour<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cBenjamin Franklin Tippler\u2019s Tour\u201d (Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, 215-629-5801, http:\/\/historicphiladelphia.org\/tipplers-tour<\/a>) will be held on January 11,12, 18 and 19 and 20 starting at 5:30 p.m. each night.<\/p>\n

The over-21 set joins a Colonial guide for the Tippler\u2019s Tour with Ben Franklin. It is a rollicking pub crawl with stops for drinks and snacks at several Old City establishments.<\/p>\n

Ben Franklin, the \u201cBirthday Boy,\u201d will join the tour along the way. He will hang around to chat with guests at City Tavern, the final stop, and to enjoy a Yards Brewing Company Franklin Spruce Ale.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Every year, the Garden State Discovery Museum (2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 856-424-1233, www.discoverymuseum.com<\/a>) presents special programs designed to bring smiles to the faces of its young visitors.<\/p>\n

On January 12 and 13, the museum will host a program titled \u201cShowtimes for Showtunes.\u201d Show times are 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

At this event, which is included in museum admission, the museum staff is celebrating all things Broadway with its talented Discovery Players and the audience. Kids of all ages are invited to sing along with their favorite show tunes.<\/p>\n

Next weekend\u2019s feature event will be \u201cSounds of Science\u201d on January 19 and 20 followed by \u201cCommunity Rocks!\u201d on January 26.<\/p>\n

Admission to the Garden State Discovery Museum is $14.95 for adults and children 12 months and over and $13.95 for seniors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The crazy weather we\u2019ve been having recently could mean this will be a great winter for skating on frozen ponds around Chester County — or it could mean it will be a winter with no ice at all. Fortunately, there are quite a few very good indoor locations […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30695,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[2621,6518,5789,8387,10888,6972,10887,10889,10890],"class_list":["post-30693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-chaddsford-winery","tag-featured","tag-fore-the-planet","tag-ice-line","tag-pet-show","tag-philadelphia-home-show","tag-power-play-rinks","tag-rocky-on-wheels","tag-worlds-greatest-hobby-on-tour"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30693"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30694,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30693\/revisions\/30694"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/30695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}