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By Denny Dyroff,<\/strong> Entertainment Editor, The Times\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Summer has arrived \u2013 unofficially last weekend and officially three weeks from now. The weather is warm, school is almost done for the year and municipal and private pools are open.<\/p>\n

This means that it\u2019s time for outdoor music events. Kennett Flash will begin its rooftop series soon and the Turks Head Music Festival is scheduled for this weekend.<\/p>\n

The Turk\u2019s\u00a0Head\u00a0Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010,\u00a0http:\/\/www.turksheadfestival.com<\/a>) just keeps rocking on year-after-year \u2014 and just keeps getting better.<\/p>\n

This year, the annual\u00a0Turks\u00a0Head\u00a0Music Festival will be held on June 4 from noon-7 p.m. in the park at the west end of West Chester.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

The all-day festival, which is one of the most popular and longest-running annual mid-summer events in Chester County, has a diverse line-up of eight musical acts.<\/p>\n

The annual music-oriented party is presented by West Chester Recreation. It is a free event that appeals to the entire family with a wide range of live music as well as a variety of other activities geared to all ages.<\/p>\n

Tom Wang will be the opening act at 11:40 followed by Katie Barbato, Tree Walker, Will Borda, Strange Neighbors, Lost Northern Tribe, Flux Capacitor and Steve Liberace.<\/p>\n

Visitors to Everhart Park this Sunday are welcome to bring picnic lunches and are advised to bring lawn blankets or folding chairs. The festival will also feature a wide array of food concessions with hot food and cool beverages.<\/p>\n

Other popular annual features at the Turk\u2019s\u00a0Head\u00a0Music Festival include kids\u2019 play area and an arts-and-crafts show featuring over 70 talented artisans who will be demonstrating and selling their crafts.<\/p>\n

Summer weather also means the season for food festivals has arrived — especially ethic food festivals.<\/p>\n

\"\"The 2023 Chester County Blues Barbecue will be held on June 3 at\u00a0Wyndsor\u00a0Farm (2550 Ridge Road, Elverson,\u00a0http:\/\/www.chestercountyblues.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The 12th annual staging of the event, which is sponsored by the Coventry Lions Club, is slated to run from 2-7 p.m.<\/p>\n

The festival features four headline blues acts \u2013Voodoo DeVille,\u00a0Mikey Junior, Slim & The Perkolators and the Jimmy Pritchard Band.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $15.\u00a0Food, refreshments and beer will be available for purchase from vendors on site. Admission ticket does not include food and beverage.<\/p>\n

The Blues Barbecue will be held June 3\u00a0— rain or shine. There is a large tent for shelter and attendees are welcome to bring their own canopies.<\/p>\n

The Grecian Food Festival at St. Sophia Church Grecian Festival (900 South Trooper Road, Jeffersonville, 610-650-8960, www.saintsophiachurch.org<\/a>) is running now through June 4.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (808 North Broom Street, Wilmington, 302-654-4446,www.holytrinitywilmington.org<\/a>) opens on June 5 and runs through June 10.<\/p>\n

The list of main dish items at St. Sophia\u2019s festival has a wide variety of meat and vegetable items. Chicken Oreganato is Grecian-style chicken roasted with a mixture of lemon, oil and oregano, while souvlaki\u00a0is grilled pork tenderloin marinated with special herbs.<\/p>\n

Gyros are pita sandwiches featuring a spice-infused ground beef-and-lamb mixture that is grilled, sliced fresh and served with tzatziki (cucumber and yogurt sauce), tomatoes, onions and olives.<\/p>\n

Pastitsio is a macaroni dish with braised ground lamb and beef that is topped with b\u00e9chamel sauce and baked. A similar entr\u00e9e is mousaka, which\u00a0features layers of eggplant, potato, ground lamb and beef, which is then baked and topped with a light b\u00e9chamel sauce.<\/p>\n

Saganaki\u00a0is a dish with seared vlahotiri cheese that is flamed with brandy and lemon and served fresh.\u00a0Greek Salad, which is always a favorite, includes lettuce, feta cheese, tomatoes, Greek olives, oregano, salt, onion, cucumbers tossed in a light olive oil dressing.<\/p>\n

Other selections that can either be a main meal or a side dish are tyropita, which is a Greek-style cheese pie in a crispy phyllo crust; spanakopita, which is a tyropita that has spinach added; and Dolmades, which are rice and meat wrapped in grape leaves.<\/p>\n

The menu at St. Sophia\u2019s also includes a fried calamari dish with fresh lemon, and patates tiganitres, which are deep-fried potatoes that have been lightly seasoned with Greek herbs and spices and topped with feta cheese.<\/p>\n

For dessert, it\u2019s impossible to go wrong with any of the traditional Greek pastries. The most well-known Greek dessert is baklava, which is made with multiple layers of thin buttered phyllo dough cooked with walnuts, spices and honey syrup. Kataifi\u00a0features shredded wheat with chopped nuts and honey syrup.<\/p>\n

Loukoumades\u00a0, the Greek version of doughnuts, are deep-fried and dipped in honey with a dash of cinnamon.\u00a0Floyeres\u00a0is a baked dessert prepared with thin layers of buttered pastry sheets, almonds, spices, and honey syrup. Galaktoboureko\u00a0is a custard dessert baked between carefully placed pastry sheets and covered in syrup.<\/p>\n

Karidopita\u00a0is a moist walnut cake with spices and syrup. Kok, which\u00a0is the Greek version of Boston cream pie, is a chocolate-covered cake that is filled with custard. Diples\u00a0are crunchy treats featuring crisp folds of thin rolled pastry dough that are deep fried and topped with syrup, cinnamon and nuts.<\/p>\n

Greek cuisine also includes a variety of mouth-watering cookies including melomakarona\u00a0(oval cookie dipped in honey and rolled in nuts), kourabiedes\u00a0(butter cookie served with confectioner\u2019s sugar), paximadia\u00a0(zwieback-type cookie that is baked then sliced and toasted in the oven), koulourakia\u00a0(butter cookie that is twisted, basted with egg yolk and baked.)<\/p>\n

Greek-American groups from the Delaware Valley will play popular Greek songs and standards and theer will be performances of traditional Greek folk dances. The festival also features a taverna \u2013 a bistro-style site for dancing and drinking.<\/p>\n

Other attractions are Greek grocery stores and sales booths with items such as Greek music, icons, custom-made jewelry, leather goods and fabric. There will also be a variety of children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n

There will also be a Greek Festival in Philly at St. George Cathedral at 256 South Eighth Street.<\/p>\n

\"\"This is the time of the year when there are ethnic food festivals almost every weekend. This weekend\u2019s schedule has another interesting option \u2014 St. Maron\u2019s Lebanese and Middle East Cultural Festival (10th\u00a0and Ellsworth streets, Philadelphia, 215-389-1000,\u00a0http:\/\/www.saintmaron.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

St. Maron\u2019s Lebanese Festival, which runs now through June 4, offers a wide array of tantalizing Middle Eastern dishes such as kibbe (bulghur, minced onions and finely ground lean beef or lamb), baba ghanoush\u00a0(eggplant\u00a0mixed with onions, tomatoes,\u00a0olive oil<\/a>\u00a0and various seasonings) and tabbouleh\u00a0(vegetarian<\/a>\u00a0dish with bulgur, tomatoes, finely chopped\u00a0parsley<\/a>,\u00a0mint<\/a>, and\u00a0onion<\/a>).<\/p>\n

There will also be\u00a0hummus\u00a0(food\u00a0dip\u00a0made from cooked, mashed\u00a0chickpeas\u00a0blended with\u00a0tahini,\u00a0olive oil, lemon juice and garlic) and freshly cooked shish kabobs and chicken kabobs. A kabob is a Middle Eastern\u00a0dish featuring pieces of meat, fish, onions and peppers grilled on a\u00a0skewer<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Other attractions at St. Maron\u2019s free festival will be folkloric exhibits, arts and crafts booths, hookahs, children\u2019s games, a performance by St. Maron\u2019s Dabke Troop, cash prize raffles and live music by Eddie Osama & Band.<\/p>\n

On June 4, the Great Plaza at Penn\u2019s Landing (201 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia,\u00a0www.delawareriverwaterfront.com<\/a>) will be the site of the\u00a0Irish\u00a0American Festival.<\/p>\n

The event, which is part of PECO\u2019s annual multicultural series at Penn\u2019s Landing, will feature all things\u00a0Irish\u00a0— tasty traditional\u00a0Irish\u00a0food offerings such as Shepherd\u2019s Pie, bangers and mash, and scones.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Irish Festival celebrates all of Ireland\u2019s cultural gems, from music to dance to food. This family event will feature notable Irish bands such as\u00a0Jamison Celtic Rock Band and\u00a0Luke Jardel, John McGillian, John McGroary & Friends.<\/p>\n

The festival will present an array of\u00a0Irish\u00a0entertainment including pipers, Celtic bands and traditional step dancers. There will also be a variety of outdoor shops featuring authentic and traditional\u00a0Irish\u00a0goods.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Irish\u00a0American Festival, which runs from noon-7 p.m., is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

From 2001-2019, collectors of comics, toys, gaming or non-sport trading cards made an annual pilgrimage to Philadelphia to attend the (air-conditioned) Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 215-418-4700,\u00a0fanexpohq.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

One of the country\u2019s top pop culture conventions, the annual event was the largest event of its type on the East Coast and is expected to draw a crowd of more than 25,000 fans.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 knocked the event out of the water for a few years but now it\u2019s back \u2013 with a new name.<\/p>\n

FAN EXPO Philadelphia, which was produced as Wizard World Philadelphia from 2001-2019, brings its unique brand of excitement to an event that will feature top celebrities, hundreds of exhibitors, creators and cosplayers as well as compelling programming, meet and greets, special events, kids\u2019 zones and more.<\/p>\n

This is the second year FAN EXPO Philadelphia returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which has been home to this event since 2001. This weekend\u2019s event will feature everything fans have loved about Wizard World Philadelphia with even more all weekend. Executed with the highest level of health and safety measures in place, the show will welcome fans to reunite for a weekend of non-stop programming and special guests.<\/p>\n

FAN EXPO will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center now through June 4. It will feature movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, anime, manga, horror, sports, original art, collectibles, contests and movie screenings \u2014 along with more than 150 celebrities who will be greeting fans and autographing items and industry professionals representing the best in today\u2019s pop culture.<\/p>\n

One of the highlights will be \u201cAn Afternoon with the Cast of Back to the Future\u201d with the entire cast appearing for an afternoon of questions, stories, and fun. The attraction will feature legendary\u00a0Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Tom Wilson.<\/p>\n

Some of the top names on the long list of special guests are Henry Winkler, Rose McIver, Chazz Palminteri, Sean Astin, Hayden Christiansen, Joseph Quinn, Vincent D\u2019Onofrio, Katee Sackhoff, Bonnie Wright, Peter Weller, Randy Quaid and Tom Welling.<\/p>\n

Other special attractions include comics-themed panels, portfolio reviews and costume contests.The show also will host hundreds of exhibitors who will be displaying and selling action figures, Anime, movie posters, trading cards, clothing, memorabilia, original artwork and comics.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $47 for adults, $37 for youth (ages 13-17) and $12 for children (ages 6-12). Family packages are $99\/<\/p>\n

Show hours are Friday, June 2, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org<\/a>) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the state.<\/p>\n

No-one on earth right now is old enough to have attended every edition the Devon Horse. The 2023 show, which is running now through June 4, is the 127th Annual Devon Horse Show and Country Fair.<\/p>\n

The Devon Horse Show is and always has been special.<\/p>\n

More than just another annual equestrian event, it is a family event that spans generations and traditionally marks the start of summer. It is a place where attendees go as much to see and be seen as to watch horses compete — a sporting event and a tradition-based social event.<\/p>\n

The Devon Horse Show began in 1896 as a one-day show with 28 classes. By 1914, it had grown immensely and had become the largest outdoor horse show in the country — a distinction it still holds.<\/p>\n

In 1919, it was decided that a \u201cCountry Fair\u201d should be held in conjunction with the horse show and that the event should benefit Bryn Mawr Hospital.<\/p>\n

In 2010, the Devon\u00a0Horse Show became just the fourth American horse show to be honored with the designation as a USEF Heritage Competition.<\/p>\n

This award is reserved for those competitions that have been in existence for more than a quarter century, promoted and grown the equestrian sport, and made a contribution to the community outside the gates of the horse show by achieving, maintaining and promoting the equestrian ideals of sportsmanship and competition.<\/p>\n

More than 3,000 horses are entered in the Devon Horse Show in over 30 divisions and more than 200 classes with prize money totaling over a quarter of a million dollars. The equestrian competition reaches its peak the final few days with the Devon Grand Prix and the Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake.<\/p>\n

The Country Fair offers concessions featuring lemon sticks, cotton candy and buckets of fudge. Other main attractions at the fair are the garden caf\u00e9, sales booths featuring antiques, toys, hand-crafted items, Devon Horse Show souvenirs and over 30 other shops with jewelry, art, clothes and equestrian-related items.<\/p>\n

Another popular family attraction is the Midway with its huge ferris wheel, old-time carousel and wide array of amusement rides and games — plus kid-favorite goodies such as popcorn, cotton candy and funnel cake.<\/p>\n

Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children (under 12) and seniors (over 65).<\/p>\n

In addition to the Devon Horse Show, another sure sign of summer for years has been the arrival of the annual Rotary Club of Coatesville\u2019s Strawberry Festival.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, that sign is not showing this year.<\/p>\n

The festival\u2019s website recently posted the following message \u2013<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with great sadness that the Rotary Club of Coatesville must bring an end to the Strawberry Festival.\u00a0 This would have been the 50th year for this event.\u00a0 Although the Rotary Club took responsibility of the festival in 2019, they had been involved with the festival since it began.<\/p>\n

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the world has changed in many ways.\u00a0Although the steering committee has been working on the 2023 festival since October, it has become impossible to find a security firm that would ensure proper safety for all concerned. In the past, we had fire companies help with parking and traffic control and they no longer have the volunteers to assist us.\u201d<\/p>\n

R.I.P. — Coatesville Strawberry Festival.<\/p>\n

The weekend after Memorial Day has also been the time for the annual Strawberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Not this year.<\/p>\n

The free festival has been rescheduled and will be held on the weekend of June 24 on Linvilla\u2019s grounds in Media.<\/p>\n

On June 4, the Upper Main Line Memorial Association will sponsor the 153rd Annual Memorial Parade in the Borough of Malvern. The parade, which is held every year on the Sunday after Memorial Day, will start at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Founded in June 1869, the parade is recognized as the oldest continuously held Memorial Parade in America. The parade is expected to include at least eight bands including military color guards, military and antique vehicles, floats, fire trucks and a few special surprises.<\/p>\n

After the Parade, there will be the 207th Memorial Commemoration in Monument Park.<\/p>\n

West Chester\u2019s First Friday celebrations (www.downtownwestchester.com<\/a>) feature a concert program called \u201cSummer Concert Series.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event, which will be held at 2 North High Street, will feature Caya Sol \u2013 a band that plays a mix of roots, reggae and R&B.<\/p>\n

A popular attraction at this month\u2019s First Friday will be the Gay Street Open-Air Market.<\/p>\n

The Open Air Market gives residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town.<\/p>\n

Each year, four blocks of Gay Street are closed to vehicles so everyone can partake in al fresco dining and shopping. Restaurants and retail extend into the street so visitors can enjoy the beautiful weather.<\/p>\n

West Chester\u2019s June First Friday will also feature a concert by \u201cKiss the Sky \u2013 Jimi Hendrix.\u201d<\/p>\n

The show, which is an authentic Hendrix tribute presentation, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center\u00a0(226 North High Street).<\/p>\n

Coatesville First Friday (downtowncoatesvillepa.com<\/a>) is a celebration of downtown Coatesville\u2019s shops, restaurants, cultural and rich historical heritage. From 5-8 p.m., downtown shops, vendors and restaurants host special events, offer refreshments and promotions, and sponsor live entertainment.<\/p>\n

First Friday themes are Juneteenth in June, Independence Day in July and End of Summer Jam in August.<\/p>\n

Lancaster has a lively First Friday celebration every month. This month\u2019s edition of First Friday Lancaster (http:\/\/www.firstfridaylancaster.com<\/a>) will run from 5-9 p.m. on June 2 in downtown Lancaster.<\/p>\n

The event will feature attractive exhibitions at art galleries, artisan studios and museums. There will also be live performances presented in a variety of genres — professional theater, symphony orchestra and performing groups.<\/p>\n

Other special attractions will be Art Alley in Penn Square and the First Friday Trolley.<\/p>\n

On select Saturday and Sundays now through July 30, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221,http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting \u201cReserve Tastings \u2013 Summer Sips.\u201d<\/p>\n

The winery staff is matching the intense heat and bold flavors of the season with exciting, crushable combinations. From delicious textures to a diverse range of fruity, floral, and herbaceous flavors, they are keeping visitors fresh and cool with these carefully curated, summer-approved pairings.<\/p>\n

Our trained staff will guide guests through a pre-selected tasting of five widely\u00a0diverse wines from across the winery\u2019s portfolio alongside artisan cheeses and other accoutrements.\u00a0During this intimate and educational 60-minute experience, they will discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPairing Line Up\u201d is Greeting Wine: 2021 Sparkling White, 2022 Vidal Blanc with Goat Rodeo Chevre, 2022 Cabernet Franc with Hudson Valley Camembert with Blueberry Basil Jam, Good Vibes Only with Eclat Chocolate’s Tahitian Vanilla Truffle and Niagara with Gemelli Gelato’s Pear Gelato.<\/p>\n

Reserve Tastings are $35 per person and offered only on select Saturdays and Sundays.\u00a0There are three seatings per day \u2013 noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Advanced reservations are required\u00a0and are non-refundable.<\/p>\n

Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http:\/\/www.pennswoodswinery.com<\/a>) will present \u201cLive Music on the Lawn\u201d every weekend in May.<\/p>\n

The schedule for June 2 features Greg Jones from 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n

The line-up for June 3 features Jason Ager from 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The schedule for June 4 features Matt Miskie from 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

From June 2-4, the Mid Atlantic Air Museum (11 Museum Drive, Reading, 610-372-7333,\u00a0www.maam.org<\/a>) is hosting its 32nd\u00a0Annual World War II Weekend.<\/p>\n

The museum and its grounds will come alive with an event that features a huge air show with more than 80 vintage military aircraft, 200 restored military vehicles, 1,700 re-enactors and a wide array of artifacts. There will also be a variety of family-oriented activities.<\/p>\n

The long list of special activities includes presentations by many of the event\u2019s special guests, ground displays, a \u201cMilitary Collectors\u2019 Flea Market,\u201d battle reenactments and live entertainment featuring Cindy Marinangel, Frank Cubillo, America\u2019s Sweethearts, Forecast Quartet and Cole Ritter and the Night Owls.<\/p>\n

There will be air shows between 1-4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.\u00a0There will be an amazing number of vintage military airplanes featured at this weekend\u2019s \u2013 both as static displays and as aerial attractions.<\/p>\n

Some of the vintage aircraft featured at this year\u2019s WWII Weekend are Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, B24 \u201cLiberator,\u201d North American SNJ \u201cTexan,\u201d Fairchild \u201cCornell,\u201d Grumman TBM-3E \u201cAvenger,\u201d North American B-25J \u201cMitchell,\u201d Northrop P-61B \u201cBlack Widow\u201d and Boeing C-97G \u201cStratofighter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets are $39 for adults and $19 for children (ages 6-12).<\/p>\n

The annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival will be held now through May 16-June 25 at the Wayne Art Center (413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne,\u00a0www.wayneart.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\u201cEn plein air\u201d is the act of painting outdoors. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look. The practice goes back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by the French Impressionists.<\/p>\n

The Wayne Art Center Annual Plein Air Festival Collectors\u2019 Preview Party & Sale is scheduled for May 12 from 6-10 p.m. Fresh off the easel, more than 250 works adorn Wayne Art Center\u2019s walls opening night, as patrons enjoy an evening of fine art, heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres, open bar, and live music, while experiencing the artists\u2019 individual interpretations of life and landscapes.<\/p>\n

The 15th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival will feature 32 juried, nationally recognized and emerging artists who have come to Wayne to capture the cool atmosphere and ephemeral, lush greens of spring in the Delaware Valley.<\/p>\n

As one of the premier plein air events in the country, Wayne offers the unique opportunity to showcase work created during the festival in spacious, light-filled and state-of-the-art galleries during an exhibition that hangs until June 25.<\/p>\n

The Brandywine Valley has quite a few museums and tourist sites that provide residents and tourists ideal opportunities to spend leisure time — and you can maximize your effort if you take advantage of the 2023 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport.<\/p>\n

The cost is $49 for an individual pass and $99 for a family pass (for up to five family members).<\/p>\n

The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is good for one-time admission to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley\u2019s top attractions now through October 31.<\/p>\n

A family pass, which includes one-day admission to each of 12 sites, can bring a savings of over $200 for the holders — especially since many of the participating institutions have regular admission fees in double figures.<\/p>\n

The list of locations covered by the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport includes Longwood Gardens, Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware History Museum, Hagley Museum and Library, Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, Nemours Mansion & Gardens, Read House and Garden, Mt. Cuba Center, Rockwood Museum and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.<\/p>\n

For more information, call (800) 489-6664 or visit www.visitwilmingtonde.com\/bmga\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The newest exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art (1 Hoffman Mill Road, Chadds Ford, brandywine.org<\/a>), \u201cAndrew Wyeth: Home Places,\u201d opened a few weeks ago and will run through July 13.<\/p>\n

This exhibition\u00a0is a presentation of nearly 50 paintings and drawings of local buildings that inspired Wyeth time and again over seven decades of his career.<\/p>\n

The artworks in this exhibition are drawn exclusively from the nearly 7,000-object Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, now managed by the Brandywine. Many of these pieces have never before been exhibited, offering a first glimpse at a significant treasure trove that will shed new light on the collaborative creative process of Andrew and Betsy Wyeth.<\/p>\n

\u201cAndrew Wyeth: Home Places\u201d\u00a0shares the story of a remarkable immersive and intensive artistic practice that ranged across the full array of media Andrew Wyeth practiced. Over the course of a long and diverse career of many chapters, Wyeth repeatedly depicted a small group of historic houses in the vicinity of his hometown of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

In these weathered buildings others might have overlooked or even scorned in the face of gentrification and commercial development of the region, Wyeth found layers of emotion and association. These structures\u2014both venerable and vulnerable in a changing Brandywine Valley\u2014served as a means of pursuing his abiding attention to that which lies beneath the surface of things.<\/p>\n

Through living in this landscape his whole life, he engaged in an artistic practice of uncommon focus over an extended timescale, coming to know deeply the evocative buildings in a radius of just a few square miles and rendering them in an astonishing variety of compositions, handlings and approaches. As Wyeth said, \u201cYou can be in a place for years and years and not see something, and then when it dawns, all sorts of nuggets of richness start popping all over the place. You\u2019ve gotten below the obvious.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the previously unexhibited works on view are the charming early oil\u00a0\u201cThe Miller\u2019s Son,\u201d\u00a0painted when Wyeth was just 17 years old, and the stunning watercolor\u00a0\u201cNoah\u2019s Ark Study\u201d\u00a0made at age 87\u2014both depicting the same property, Brinton\u2019s Mill.<\/p>\n

That the Wyeths came to own and restore this property for use as their primary residence is among the many contributions of Betsy James Wyeth, whose distinct role in stewarding historic properties in Pennsylvania and Maine, which informed her husband\u2019s painting practice, is a key context of this exhibition.<\/p>\n

The Museum just posted this on its website — Please note: During the month of June there will be several gallery closures as we prepare for our next exhibition, \u201cJoseph Stella: Visionary Nature.\u201d During this time, we will be offering half-price admission.<\/p>\n

Museum admission is $18 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $6\u00a0children (ages 6-18) and students with ID\u00a0and free for children (ages five and under).<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is inviting visitors to enjoy the beauty of late spring.<\/p>\n

The \u201cFestival of Fountains\u201d opened for the season on May 11 and will run until September 24.<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens\u2019 Open Air Theatre and Italian Water Garden fountains sprang to life, as did the Square Fountain, Round Fountain (Flower Garden Walk), Sylvan Fountain (Peirce\u2019s Park), and Children\u2019s Corner fountains.<\/p>\n

The season of renewal and growth has started. Millions of tiny geophytes begin the season, blanketing Longwood\u2019s vistas with sweeps of spring-has-sprung color.<\/p>\n

Dancing fountains, performances under the stars, and beautiful gardens make the Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens magical. The spectacular celebration of music, light, water, and nature includes distinctive garden experiences indoors and out.<\/p>\n

Iconic Illuminated Fountain Performances dance, soar, and delight in the Main Fountain Garden Thursday\u2013Saturday evenings. New Illuminated Fountain Performances for 2023 include \u201cPut Me In, Coach,\u201d featuring a variety of sports-related tunes; \u201cRachmaninov: Power and Passion\u201d; \u201cShake It Off\u201d by Taylor Swift; \u201cStarman\u201d by David Bowie; \u201cTo Infinity and Beyond\u201d highlighting beloved songs from animated movie favorites; and \u201cWhere the Heart Is\u201d a showcase of coming-home hits by the likes of Bon Jovi and Ed Sheeran. Illuminated Fountain Performances are free with Gardens admission.<\/p>\n

Before the fountain performances, guests can sit under the stars and enjoy live music and refreshing brews and pub fare in Longwood\u2019s Beer Garden. Guests can enjoy a variety of selections from Victory Brewing Company, including the Longwood Seasons series brewed with ingredients grown at Longwood. Regional artists perform live instrumental music, including Hawaiian-Inspired Steel Guitar from Slowey & The Boats, Jazz Age Blues from Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society, Traditional Cuban Son by Conjunto Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Select Fridays throughout Festival of Fountains bring extra family fun during Longwood\u2019s \u201cFestive Friday\u201d theme nights. During these special evenings, enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more. Plus, every festive Friday brings the rare opportunity to climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a stunning view of Longwood\u2019s 62-bell carillon and the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n

The next Festive Friday on June 30 will have the theme \u2013 \u201cMake Some Noise\u201d — where keyboards will be set up around the gardens for guests to play from 5-8 pm.<\/p>\n

Paying homage to the City of Brotherly, \u201cIt\u2019s a Philly Thing\u201d on July 14 highlights Longwood\u2019s own collaboration with Victory Brewing Company and live music from Polkadelphia. \u201cTo Infinity and Beyond\u201d on August 4 is sure to be an evening of fun for both the young and the young at heart when performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts takeover the Pumphouse Plaza from 6\u20138 pm.<\/p>\n

And, on September 15, the \u201cI\u2019m a Believer\u201d theme for Festive Friday brings family-friendly magic with The Give and Take Jugglers in the Pumphouse Plaza from 5:30\u20137:30 pm. Included with Gardens Admission, visit\u00a0Longwoodgardens.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

As the season unfolds, flowering trees delightfully punctuate the landscape, radiant tulips stretch toward the sun, and the delicious fragrance of wisteria floats along the breeze.<\/p>\n

Visitors can also enjoy special exhibits at the Orchid House.<\/p>\n

Admission to Longwood Gardens is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and college students, $18 for active military and $13 for youth.<\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org<\/a>) has attractions both indoors and outdoors going on right now.<\/p>\n

There seems to be no end to what\u2019s in bloom — and in almost every corner of the garden.<\/p>\n

White flowers of kousa dogwoods, deutzias, and mock oranges invite you to visit Sycamore Hill. Visitors can wander the garden paths to discover the delicate beauty of pink mountain laurels and pale Pink Leda roses at the Bristol Summerhouse.<\/p>\n

In Azalea Woods and Enchanted Woods, look\u00a0for the flowers of martagon hybrid lilies opening. A few late-flowering peonies can be found in the Lower Peony Garden, while ferns cover the shady March Bank.<\/p>\n

Admission to Winterthur is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/p>\n

Historic Odessa (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, 302-378-4119,\u00a0www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) is both a scenic and an historic site in Delaware.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Historic Odessa Foundation\u00a0is excited to be the northern Delaware venue for an exhibition of selected works by the beloved\u00a0Delaware artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). The exhibition entitled \u201cEveryday Lives, Everyday People: The Work of Jack Lewis\u201d is running now through July 2 in the Historic Odessa Visitors Center Art Gallery.<\/p>\n

The selection of paintings by Jack Lewis comes from the Nancy and Russell Suniewick Collection on loan from the\u00a0Rehoboth Art League. In 2021, the Suniewicks, long-time friends of Lewis, and the executive producers of \u201cIf You Lived Here, You Would Be Home Now: A Film About Jack Lewis and Bridgeville, DE,\u201d donated an outstanding collection of 52 paintings and various documents of the late artist to the Rehoboth Art League.<\/p>\n

The works from the Nancy and Russell Suniewick Collection date from the 1930s to 1980s, and include portraits, domestic and foreign scenes, and an important early self-portrait.<\/p>\n

Odessa is one of Delaware\u2019s most historic sites.<\/p>\n

Known in the 18th-century as Cantwell\u2019s Bridge, Odessa played a vital role in commercial life along the Delaware River as a busy grain shipping port.<\/p>\n

Today, visitors can stroll along tree-lined streets and admire examples of 18th- and 19th-century architecture in one of the best-preserved towns in Delaware. They can also tour a remarkable collection of antiques and Americana preserved in period room settings and quaint exhibits.<\/p>\n

Historic Odessa is open to the public from March through December, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.\u00a0 The site is also open Monday by reservation. General Admission: Adults, $10; Groups, Seniors, Students, $8; and Children under six are free.<\/p>\n

Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, nemoursestate.org<\/a>) has come alive with its magnificent gardens.<\/p>\n

Originally constructed in 1910,\u00a0Nemours\u00a0Mansion is one of Delaware\u2019s grandest buildings and includes the largest formal French garden in North America.<\/p>\n

Nemours\u00a0Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room Mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur’s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.<\/p>\n

Nemours\u00a0was the estate of Alfred I. duPont. Alfred Ir\u00e9n\u00e9e du Pont was an American\u00a0industrialist,\u00a0financier,\u00a0philanthropist\u00a0and a member of the influential\u00a0Du Pont family.<\/p>\n

He named the estate\u00a0Nemours, after the French town that his great-great-grandfather represented in the French Estates General. While looking to the past and his ancestors for inspiration, duPont also ensured that his new home was thoroughly modern by incorporating the latest technology and many of his own inventions.<\/p>\n

The Gardens are one of the estate\u2019s prime attractions.<\/p>\n

The two elk at the top of the Vista are the work of French sculptor Prosper Lecourtier (1855\u20131924), a specialist in animal figures. Lined with Japanese\u00a0cryptomeria, pink flowering horse chestnuts and pin oaks, the Long Walk extends from the Mansion to the Reflecting Pool.<\/p>\n

The 157 jets at the center of the one-acre pool shoot water 12 feet into the air; when they are turned off, the entire \u201cLong Walk\u201d is reflected in the pool. The pool, five and a half feet deep in its deepest section, holds 800,000 gallons of water and takes three days to fill. The Art Nouveau-style, classical mythology-based \u201cFour Seasons\u201d around the pool are by French-born American sculptor Henri Crenier (1873\u20131948).<\/p>\n

The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children\u2019s Health, follow signs for Nemours Estate.<\/p>\n

Admission to\u00a0Nemours\u00a0is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for children.<\/p>\n

The Delaware Art Museum (2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware, delart.org<\/a>) currently is featuring three exhibitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Red Planet: Anna Bogatin Ott\u201d is running now through July 16.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian-born abstract painter, sculptor, and digital artist Anna Bogatin Ott captures the sublime in nature and the complexity of human existence. This exhibition showcases her most recent work, informed by NASA images from Mars and her meditations on the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy Life, My Voice: Occupying Spaces (La vida de uno y el lugar que ocupamos)\u201d is running now through September 24.<\/p>\n

Cesar Viveros is transforming DelArt\u2019s Orientation Hall with a painted mural and a series of seven screen prints, commissioned by the Museum to accompany the exhibition\u00a0Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection. Born in Mexico, Viveros is a renowned muralist, painter, screen-printer, clay and papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 sculptor in the Philadelphia area, and a leader in the region\u2019s Latino community and art world.<\/p>\n

Viveros\u2019 mural represents a bodega or tienda de la esquina\u2014a typical corner store which serves as a daily point of encounter in Latino neighborhoods. His posters are based on conversations with members of the Hispanic American Association of Delaware and Los Abuelos, a senior group from the Latin American Community Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cRevision: David Meyer\u201d is also running now through September 24.<\/p>\n

Sculptor David Meyer uses various materials\u2014flour, dirt, steel, or glass\u2014to form objects that elevate our senses. For this large-scale installation, Meyer creates shapes derived from distorted photographic images. It is the moment of recognition that Meyer elicits in his sculptures.<\/p>\n

Admission to the Delaware Museum of Art is $14 for adults, $7 for college students and $6 for youth.<\/p>\n

Hagley Museum and Library (Route 141, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400,\u00a0www.hagley.org<\/a>), a 230-acre historical village on the site of the original du Pont Company gunpowder mills in northern Delaware, has opened a new attraction \u2013 \u201cNation of Inventors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity by taking visitors on a journey from the early years of the patent system, in the 1790s, through the \u201cgolden age\u201d of American invention, in the late 1800s. The exhibit features more than 120 patent models from Hagley\u2019s unique collection highlighting the diverse stories of inventors from all walks of life.<\/p>\n

Patent models are scaled representations of inventions and were part of the patent application process for nearly 100 years.\u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0showcases patent models representing innovations in a variety of industries from transportation and manufacturing to food preservation and medical devices.<\/p>\n

In the exhibition, visitors will enjoy engaging experiences around every corner, testing their knowledge of innovation and hearing personal accounts from inventors.<\/p>\n

The patent models in\u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0were created between 1833 and 1886. \u201cNation of Inventors\u201d not only features patent models submitted by inventors from the United States, but also models from inventors in England, France, Ireland, Russia, and Spain, demonstrating an international interest in America\u2019s intellectual property system.<\/p>\n

\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d includes patent models from well-known inventors and companies like Ball (Mason Jars), Jim Beam, Bissell, Corliss, Steinway, and Westinghouse. The exhibit presents important topics and timely themes including women inventors, Black inventors, immigrant inventors, improvements in urban living, and the ways Americans learn about and understand progress and change.<\/p>\n

\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d is located on the first two floors of Hagley\u2019s Visitor Center. Visitors can plan to spend about 30 minutes on their self-guided tour of the exhibition.<\/p>\n

Admission to Hagley Museum is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and $6 for children (ages 6-14).<\/p>\n

On June 3, Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be hosting \u201cAles & Petals\/Cars & Motorcycles of England Car Show.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cSixth Annual Ales & Petals event and the British Car Show\u201d will open at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. at the historic site in Montgomery County.<\/p>\n

the largest British motoring shows on the East Coast with over 250 classic British cars and motorcycles. This event will also feature tours of the Hope Lodge mansion and celebration of 275th anniversary.<\/p>\n

Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, shipowner, miller, iron master, shop owner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770.<\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to set up lawn chairs and picnic blankets in the site\u2019s splendid gardens to enjoy food, live music and tastings of craft beers, wines and ciders. This event will also feature tours of the mansion.<\/p>\n

Tour admission is\u00a0$10 for adults and free for children (12 and under). Hope Lodge is a Blue Star Museum which means that active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families, are admitted free for regular tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.<\/p>\n

Riding the rails is also a great way to spend a summer day \u2013 especially if ice cream and other food treats are involved.<\/p>\n

On June 4 and 11, the\u00a0Colebrookdale\u00a0Railroad (South Washington Street, Boyertown,\u00a0www.colebrookdalerailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSundaes on Sunday Train Ride\u201d at 2:30 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

The rail line will be serving up all the ingredients you need to make your own ice cream sundae.<\/p>\n

The whole train gets an ice cream sundae.<\/p>\n

As an added attraction, there will be an a la carte menu featuring light fare such as sodas from Reading Soda Works and light snacks.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the railroad\u2019s Coach Car, Garden Cafe Car and Dining Car are $35 for adults, $25 for children under 12, and $10 for toddlers!
\nThis is approximately a two-hour excursion.<\/p>\n

On June 2, \u00a0The Northern Central\u00a0Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom,\u00a0www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>)\u00a0is running its \u201cIce Cream Express\u201d with a 6 p.m. departure.<\/p>\n

On June 3, the featured excursion will be the \u201cHoward Tunnel Special,\u201d which departs at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Both excursions are powered by a diesel locomotive.<\/p>\n

The West Chester Railroad (610-430-2233,\u00a0www.wcrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSummer Picnic Specials every Sunday now through September 17 at noon each day.<\/p>\n

Passengers can enjoy a relaxing 90-minute train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. They can also pack a lunch to have during the excursion\u2019s stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for children (ages 2-12).<\/p>\n

The Strasburg Rail Road (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522,\u00a0www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is running a special train on June 2, 3 and 4 \u2013 the \u201cWine & Cheese Train.\u201d<\/p>\n

Passengers can enjoy the luxurious, climate-controlled first-class accommodations and a tasting of select wine, cheese, and crackers as they travel in style down the tracks from Strasburg to Paradise and back. The train departs at 6 p.m. and the total trip time is 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWine & Cheese Train\u201d boarding is 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Riders must be 21 or older and have their photo ID ready when they board.<\/p>\n

Featured wines are carefully selected from Waltz Vineyards, and cheeses are paired accordingly. Beer and select non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase upon request. Riders can purchase a souvenir wine glass on board the train if desired. Glasses are $7 each.<\/p>\n

In accordance with Pennsylvania law, alcohol is only served during the train ride. The rail line is not permitted to serve alcoholic beverages while the train is berthed in the station.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $65.<\/p>\n

Wilmington and Western Railroad (Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running a special train on June 4 — the \u201cYorklyn Express.\u201d<\/p>\n

Passengers can take a leisurely 1.5-hour round-trip ride up the Red Clay Valley to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove, where they can de-train to enjoy a half-hour layover along the banks of the Red Clay Creek to have a picnic or simply admire the natural surroundings.<\/p>\n

If you they don\u2019t want to get off the train at Mt. Cuba, they can remain onboard and travel further up the line through the communities of Ashland and Yorklyn. On the return trip, we’ll make a brief stop at Mt. Cuba to pick up the picnic passengers.<\/p>\n

This departure is powered by one of our historic first-generation diesel locomotives.<\/p>\n

Excursions depart at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n

On June 4, the Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve (3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, Delaware, 302-239-2385,http:\/\/auburnheights.org<\/a>) is presenting \u201cSteamin\u2019 Day at Auburn Heights.\u201d<\/p>\n

The site, which features the Marshall Steam Museum and the Auburn Heights Mansion, focuses on steam power when it presents \u201cSteamin\u2019 Days,\u201d which run from 12:30-4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

General admission tickets are $12 (13 and older) and $8 (age 12 and under). \u201cMansion Add On\u201d tickets are $8 and $4.<\/p>\n

Special attractions include a \u201cFiring Up\u201d demonstration using a Stanley steam car, tours of the antique-furnished Auburn Heights Mansion (which was built in 1897), rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad and in select antique automobiles from the Marshall Collection.<\/p>\n

Also included is entry to the Marshall Steam Museum, which features the world\u2019s largest operating collection of Stanley steam cars along with a 1930s working Lionel electric train display, a hands-on engine display, kids\u2019 activities and exhibits.<\/p>\n

If you enjoy walking around garden displays or if you like to look at model railroad layouts, then you should definitely check out the Garden Railway Display at the Morris Arboretum & Garden (100 Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, www.morrisarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The ultra-popular Garden Railway Display has become a major summer attraction at The Gardens at Morris Arboretum. The 25th annual edition of the display has its official season opening scheduled for May 26 and then will remain open until October.<\/p>\n

The railway has a quarter mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with 15 different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges (including a trestle bridge you can walk under) and bustling model trains.<\/p>\n

The buildings and the display are all made of natural materials \u2013 bark, leaves, twigs, hollow logs, mosses, acorns, dried flowers, seeds and stones \u2013 to form a perfectly proportioned miniature landscape complete with miniature rivers.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia-area landmarks are all meticulously decorated for the holidays with lights that twinkle.\u00a0There is even a masterpiece replica of Independence Hall are made using pinecone seeds for shingles, acorns as finials and twigs as downspouts.<\/p>\n

In honor of its\u2019 90th anniversary, Morris is celebrating the joy and importance of public gardens at the Garden Railway.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to see miniature replicas of iconic structures at some of America’s most famous public gardens including the Climatron at Missouri Botanical Garden, Torii Gate and Pavilion at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Science Pyramid at Denver Botanic Gardens, and so much more.<\/p>\n

The Garden Railway is celebrating 25 years with a new addition — 300 feet of track. This is the largest expansion of the Garden Railway since it was installed in 1998. The new looping section of track extends the total model rail trackage to a third of a mile, making it one of the largest outdoor model train displays in the country.<\/p>\n

Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors (65 and older); $10 for students (ages 13-17 or with ID), active military and retired military; and free for children (under 3).<\/p>\n

There are many other sites where nature\u2019s spring glory is on display.<\/p>\n

Chanticleer (786 Church Street, Wayne, www.chanticleergarden.org<\/a>), which just opened its 2023 season, is one of them.<\/p>\n

The Chanticleer estate dates from the early 20th-century, when land along the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was developed for summer homes to escape the heat of Philadelphia. Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., and his wife Christine chose the Wayne-St. David\u2019s area to build their country retreat. The family\u2019s pharmaceutical firm eventually became part of Merck & Company in the 1920s.<\/p>\n

The garden has evolved greatly since the death of the owner in 1990. As the home of the Rosengartens, Chanticleer was beautiful and green with impressive trees and lawns. Most of the floral and garden development you see today has occurred since 1990 — designed by Chanticleer staff and consultants.
\nThere are seven horticulturists, each responsible for the design, planting, and maintenance of an area. The areas are continually evolving, each with its own feel, yet joined together as one complete unit.<\/p>\n

The Teacup Garden and Chanticleer Terraces feature seasonal plants and bold-textured tropical and subtropical plants. The Tennis Court, Ruin, Gravel Garden, and Pond Garden focus on hardy perennials, both woody and herbaceous. Asian Woods and Bell\u2019s Woodland are shady areas. The Serpentine celebrates the beauty of agricultural crops.<\/p>\n

Admission to Chanticleer is $12 for adults and free for pre-teen children (12 years and under).<\/p>\n

Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum (1237 State Road, Andalusia, www.andalusia house.org<\/a>) opened its gates for the 2023 season at the beginning of April.<\/p>\n

Located on a wooded promontory overlooking the Delaware River, Andalusia has been a stately presence on this stretch of water, just north of Philadelphia, for more than 200 years. The ancestral home of the Biddle family, Andalusia\u00a0is\u00a0also a natural paradise of native woodlands and spectacular gardens that have evolved over time.<\/p>\n

Placed on the National Register\u00a0of Historic Landmarks\u00a0in 1966, the Big House\u00a0is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States.<\/p>\n

Its surrounding gardens delight the senses all through the year, from the tumbling, brightly colored leaves of fall to the floral extravaganza of spring and the abundance and scent of summer.<\/p>\n

Self-Guided Garden Tours will be available Mondays through Wednesdays from April 4-November 2 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Picnics are allowed on the grounds (with have a \u201ccarry-in, carry-out\u201d policy).<\/p>\n

Access to the Big House is not included with this tour, which is $20\u00a0per person. There is no charge for children 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Big House Tours with Garden Access will be available Mondays through Wednesdays from April 4-November 2 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person.\u00a0There is no charge for children 12 and under.<\/p>\n

A sweet place to enjoy flowers in bloom is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The arboretum\u2019s schedule for this weekend features the \u201cBluebird Nesting Box Tour\u201d at 1 p.m. on May 28.<\/p>\n

For more than 50 years, volunteers at Tyler Arboretum have been monitoring the nesting activities of the Eastern Bluebird.\u00a0This is a family-friendly tour to share this tradition.<\/p>\n

Admission to Tyler Arboretum is $18 for adults (ages 18-64), $15 for Seniors\u00a0(65+) and $10 for children (ages 3-17) and Military with valid ID.<\/p>\n

On June 3, \u00a0Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200,\u00a0www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) will present \u201cOut of the Closet and Into the Crypt\u201d from 10 a.m.-noon.<\/p>\n

Most Laurel Hill East residents lived at a time when it was illegal and\/or unsafe to be out as an LGBTQ+ person. Sexual orientation was not mentioned in obituaries — or in cemetery records.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, Laurel Hill East has always had queer residents. On this tour, guests will meet some of them — from lesbian artists and a cross-dressing cleric to 21st-century gay activists.<\/p>\n

The Tour Guide will be\u00a0Pat Rose.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $17\/General Admission (Ages 13 and up); $15\/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID; $12\/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill; and $8.50\/Youth (Ages 6-12).<\/p>\n

An interesting and educational look at America\u2019s past with a special focus can be found in downtown Philadelphia his weekend.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the old, historical district in Philadelphia on June 3 will be able to enjoy Fete Day 2023 at Elfreth\u2019s Alley, which is located off Second Street (215-574-0560, http:\/\/www.elfrethsalley.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

From 1-5 p.m., the oldest residential street in America will be hosting a traditional festival with colonial flavor.<\/p>\n

This is an event which dates back to 1934 (89 years!), in which residents of Elfreth\u2019s Alley open their doors to allow visitors a glimpse of 21st century life in these 18th- and 19th-century houses.<\/p>\n

Visitors can discover how generation after generation have continued to preserve, alter and add to these historic structures.<\/p>\n

The popular annual festival will feature colonial crafts, music, storytelling, refreshments, scavenger hunts and a wide array of hands-on games.<\/p>\n

Historic Tours of the 32 historic residences on Elfreth\u2019s Alley will be offered between noon and 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0at the Fashion District (27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia,\u00a0philadelphia.wonderspaces.com<\/a>) is an experiential, interactive arts venue.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of annual pop-up shows in San Diego, and its first permanent location in Scottsdale, Arizona,\u00a0Wonderspaces\u00a0opened a 24,000 square foot gallery space in Philly a year ago.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0features 14 art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.\u00a0 The artwork ranges from award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with the movement of their bodies.<\/p>\n

New artworks are rotated in every few months, creating an ever-evolving, year-round show.<\/p>\n

Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.\u00a0The average time spent experiencing the show is 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. All visitors must sign a waiver prior to being admitted into the space. Adult supervision is required for visitors under 16.<\/p>\n

Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,\u201d is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where\u00a0ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.<\/p>\n

Participants can discover the ghost lore of America\u2019s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn\u2019s colony to present-day hauntings.<\/p>\n

The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants in the\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The\u00a0tour\u00a0provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City\u2019s thorny past. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed\u00a0tour\u00a0guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night \u2026 in a town lost in time. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the winter.<\/p>\n

Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America’s first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to homes and sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding-Fathers. The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way. This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $35.<\/p>\n

Elmwood Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) will also be hosting several of its ultra-popular \u201cDog Days\u201d over the next week.<\/p>\n

The Zoo\u2019s \u201cDog Days\u201d event will be held on June 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11 from noon-4 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

All guests visiting the zoo with a furry friend must complete an\u00a0online waiver\u00a0and submit required documents before visiting the zoo. You must upload a copy of your most recent veterinary visit, including proof of vaccine and heartworm test here. All items will be required for you to attend\u00a0\u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pricing is $10.95 per dog with each additional dog at $9.95. Regular zoo admission is required for all humans.<\/p>\n

There will also be \u201cBreakfast with the Giraffes\u201d sessions on June 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. each day.<\/p>\n

Visitors are encouraged to rise and shine for the most important meal of the day and share it with the Zoo\u2019s three towering giraffes.<\/p>\n

After enjoying a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet right next to the giraffes, participants will be able to enjoy an exclusive giraffe feeding.<\/p>\n

Prices start at $134.95 for a table of four.<\/p>\n

Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, peddlersvillage.com<\/a>) is presenting \u201cStories in Sand\u201d throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Free and open to the public,\u00a0\u201cStories in Sand\u201d\u00a0is a summer-long display of six majestic sand sculptures created by three world-renowned master sand sculpting teams.<\/p>\n

The sculptures pay homage to stories and characters revered for generations: Brothers Grimm fairy tales,\u00a0Peter Pan,\u00a0The Jungle Book, Winnie-the-Pooh, Mother Goose stories, and\u00a0Alice in Wonderland. Sandboxes designed for family play will also be placed throughout the property.<\/p>\n

This is the \u201cKickoff Weekend\u201d for \u201cStories in Sand\u201d with activities such as pony rides, petting zoo, sand art, mural painting, lawn games and three shows a day by Lindsey Noel Bubble Magic Shows.<\/p>\n

Other live entertainment will be provided by Lolly & Friends, The Big Chill, Plenty of Pepper Trio and Barefoot Bobby & the Breakers.<\/p>\n

Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne,\u00a0www.sesameplace.com<\/a>) will be presenting \u201cElmo\u2019s Springtacular\u201d every weekend now through June 18 \u2013 and this weekend, the focus will be on mothers.<\/p>\n

\u201cElmo\u2019s Springtacular\u201d at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events \u2013 including an exciting line up of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks.<\/p>\n

This weekend will feature \u201cDino Stomp Celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

In honor of National Dinosaur Day, Sesame Place Philadelphia and Just Play will bring the new Dino Stomp Elmo to life for an exclusive, one-weekend event with whimsical and dino-mite fun.<\/p>\n

All park guests can participate in the Dino Egg Scavenger Hunt that will take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings.<\/p>\n

Another themed event on June 3 and 4 will be the \u201cPower Rangers Meet & Greet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visitors to the park this weekend will be able to meet the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a team of teenagers that stand with each other in combat, but never lose sight of the fun. Youngsters can enjoy meet & greets and photo opportunities with the Red, Pink, Yellow, Black, and Blue Ranger.
\nThe event will be held June 3 and 4 at Sesame Studio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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