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

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is one of the best outdoor attractions in the area, one of the best family attractions in the state and one of the best gardens attractions in the country.<\/div>\n

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On June 23, in addition to all of its other attractions, Longwood Gardens is hosting an outdoor concert by the Kennett Symphony.<\/div>\n
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On Sunday evening, the Kennett Symphony will perform the season finale of its Masterworks Series at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square).<\/div>\n

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\u201cMasterworks 3: Symphony\u00a0Under the Stars \u2013 Halls of Magic\u201d is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. at Longwood\u2019s Open Air Theatre under the direction of conductor Michael Hall.<\/div>\n
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The program features Mussorgsky\/Ravel\u2019s \u201cPictures at an Exhibition,\u201d John Williams\u2019 \u201cHarry Potter and the Sorcerer\u2019s Stone,\u201d and John Williams\u2019 \u201cHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Williams\u2019 popular music from the first two Harry Potter movies \u2013 \u201cThe Sorcerer\u2019s Stone\u201d and \u201cThe Chamber of Secrets\u201d — is paired with Maurice Ravel and Modest Mussorgsky\u2019s imaginatively colorful \u201cPictures at an Exhibition.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u201cPictures at an Exhibition\u201d is a piano\u00a0suite\u00a0in 10 movements, plus a recurring and varied Promenade theme, written in 1874 by Russian composer\u00a0Modest Mussorgsky. It is a musical depiction of a tour of an exhibition of works by architect and painter\u00a0Viktor Hartmann.<\/div>\n
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The composition has become a showpiece for\u00a0virtuoso\u00a0pianists and became widely known from orchestrations and arrangements produced by other composers and contemporary musicians, with\u00a0Maurice Ravel’s 1922 adaptation for orchestra being the most recorded and performed. The suite, particularly the final movement, \u201cThe Bogatyr Gates,\u201d is widely considered one of Mussorgsky\u2019s greatest works.<\/div>\n
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Harry Potter films and their music need no explanation.<\/div>\n
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Both classical and film music are represented on this program, making it a concert that will appeal to a wide range of audiences. This is a family-friendly event.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $50 for adults and $10 for students (age 18 and under). The ticket\u00a0includes\u00a0access to visit Longwood Gardens during the day on the day of the concert.<\/div>\n
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Visiting Longwood Gardens is a real treat at any time during the year but especially sweet during the summer when the grounds are filled with vibrant colors produced by a variety of flowers.<\/div>\n
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Before the concert, ticket holders can explore six districts representing distinct regions over nearly 200 acres. Each district is unique and there are 24 unique gardens in total. From formal layouts and highly manicured plantings to sweeping vistas across natural lands, it is sure to be a magical evening.<\/div>\n
Each of the six districts has a distinct personality.<\/div>\n
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Chimes Tower District — A stunning hillside of rare, expertly edited plants, a historic bell tower anchored on a 50-foot waterfall, and award-winning trees beckon, all within view of the majestic Main Fountain Garden.<\/div>\n
Conservatory District — Considered the centerpiece of Longwood Gardens, stunning 19th-century architecture works in harmony with a perpetual flower show under acres of glass. Explore dazzling displays and otherworldly plant species through a series of breathtaking rooms.<\/div>\n
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House & Theater District — Developed with the specific purpose of display and performance, experience a vista to the early days of Longwood, taking in views that Pierre and his family enjoyed more than a century ago, including Peirce\u2019s Park and Peirce\u2019s Woods.<\/div>\n
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Lakes District — Open vistas, rolling green lawns, sparkling water, and splashing fountains recall a European holiday from days gone by, reminding us of the joy of fresh air, a nice walk, and an exquisite view.<\/div>\n
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Meadow & Forest District — The expansive landscape of the Meadow and Forest District harmonizes the best practices in ecological restoration with garden design\u2014showcasing horticultural excellence and beauty while prioritizing plant and animal communities.<\/div>\n
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Main Fountain Garden District — The classical gardens and grand theatre of this district have captivated guests for more than 90 years. Inspired by Pierre S. du Pont\u2019s travels to Europe\u2019s great water gardens, world\u2019s fairs, and expositions, the Main Fountain Garden highlights horticulture, engineering marvels, and the beauty of exceptional design.<\/div>\n
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Longwood\u2019s summer schedule features Main Fountain Garden Performances through October 27, Illuminated Fountain Performances Thursdays-Saturdays through October 26, Festival of Fountains through October 27, Fireworks & Fountains Shows on select dates through October, Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows daily through November 10, and Festive Fridays on July 12, August 16, September 20 and October 18.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Longwood Gardens is $32 for adults, $28 for seniors and college students, $23 for active military and $17 for youth.<\/div>\n
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There are many special events this weekend. Some are outdoor only events, some are indoor only events and some are a mixture of the two.<\/div>\n
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If there is a hot air balloon, a blimp, a helicopter or a giant condor in the sky above you, it\u2019s almost a certainty that you\u2019re going to look up.<\/div>\n
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If it\u2019s a helicopter, the audio part emphasizes the visual part as it attracts your attention. When there is a chopper flying overhead, it is virtually impossible to resist a skyward gaze.<\/div>\n
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If you want to see helicopters flying above, just head to the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (1220 American Blvd., Brandywine Airport, West Chester, 610-436-9600, www.helicoptermuseum.org<\/a>) when it celebrates its annual event \u201cFamily Fest\u201d<\/div>\n
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FamilyFest<\/p><\/div>\n

The 2024 \u201cFamilyFest,\u201d which is the museum\u2019s annual celebration of family and fun, will take place on June 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Helicopter rides will be available from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis at $100 per person. Visitors\u00a0must be checked in by\u00a02:45 p.m.\u00a0to guarantee a flight.<\/div>\n
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The event will have vendors, food trucks, exhibits, drones, R\/C helicopters, and much more. There will also be a classic car and motorcycle show that offers a Fan Favorite competition featuring prizes for the top three.<\/div>\n
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The cost is $20 per person, ages five and above. \u201cFamilyFest\u201d will be held rain or shine. No refunds or vouchers for admission tickets. Helicopter rides will be refunded or honored on another scheduled ride day in 2024 in the event that the helicopters are unable to fly.<\/div>\n
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Now through June 22, the sights, sounds and smells of a summertime fair will be filling the air in Downingtown when Saint Joseph Church (338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, 610-269-8294, www.stjoesfestival.com<\/a>) hosts its 17th annual \u201cCommunity Festival.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The event will feature all the traditional things associated with a summer festival — including exciting rides and amusement games. There will also be food concessions with all the standard festival fare — cotton candy, ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, corn dogs, soft pretzels and cheese fries along with mozzarella sticks, tomato pie and hot roast beef sandwiches.<\/div>\n
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The roster of music acts includes De La Salle String Band, Downingtown School of Rock, Yesterday\u2019s News and, Fusebox and Tinn Angel.<\/div>\n
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\"\"The 37th\u00a0Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival will be held in Rodney Square (11th\u00a0and Market streets, Wilmington, 302-576-3095, www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com<\/a>) now through June 22.<\/div>\n
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Acts performing on June 21 will be Incognito, Dwonztet and DuPont Brass.<\/div>\n
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On June 22, the festival will present Raheem Devaughn, Kelly Price, Adam Blackstone, Endea Owens & The Cookout, Grace Kelly, Momentum and the Clifford Brown Festival Orchestra.<\/div>\n
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There is no admission charge on any day.<\/div>\n
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On June 23, Philadelphia-based nonprofit Cool Cars for Kids (CCfK), Inc. will bring together families of children with rare birth diagnoses and classic car enthusiasts who share a common passion and appreciation for the one-of-a-kind.<\/div>\n
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The Seventh Annual Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance (http:\/\/www.coolcarsforkids.com\/concours.html<\/a>) will take place at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/p><\/div>\n

The Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance will include an invitation-only assembly of classic automobiles and race cars; professional judging and awards presented for historical accuracy, technical merit, and style.<\/p><\/div>\n

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This premier fundraising event, to be held at the famed Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, promises a family-friendly day filled with elegance, engineering marvels, and the timeless allure of Jaguar, the British luxury car brand founded in 1922.<\/div>\n
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This year\u2019s Philadelphia Concours will showcase Jaguar\u2019s storied legacy, featuring a stunning array of meticulously restored and preserved classic models to be judged in all three judging levels \u2013 the main Concours competition, the \u201cField of Honour\u201d and in the Car Corral. From the iconic E-Type to the distinguished XK120, visitors will have the rare opportunity to witness firsthand the evolution of one of the most revered names in automotive history.<\/div>\n
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The family-friendly activities feature celebrity guests, a Car Corral behind the Museum for local car enthusiasts, food and specialty vendors and access to the Simeone Museum\u2019s permanent collection of classic automobiles and race cars. The Simeone Museum was named Number Two of the top 100 classic car collections in the world by The Classic Car Trust.<\/div>\n
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Cool Cars for Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia that brings together families of children with birth defects and classic car enthusiasts who share a common passion and appreciation for the one-of-a-kind. Funds raised from this unique partnership will directly forward its mission by supporting local and national charities \u2013 including The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia \u2013 to deliver care and support to children and families who struggle with the medical complexities associated with rare diagnoses.<\/div>\n
General Admission is $35.<\/div>\n
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The intriguing new production\u00a0Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0(https:\/\/paranormalcirque.com<\/a>), which is intended for a mature audience, is touching down at several locations over the next six weeks \u2013 Lancaster (June 20-23), Bensalem (June 27-30), Whitehall (July 4-7), Pottstown (July 18-21 and Dover, Delaware (July 25-28).<\/div>\n
This weekend, the circus will set up at Park City Center, which is located at 142 Park City Center in Lancaster.<\/div>\n
Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0will expose audiences to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare.<\/div>\n
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This innovative horror story, which is presented in true circus style under a Big Top tent, features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline. Audiences likely will find it difficult to separate reality from illusion at this show as they fall into a parallel world and end up surrounded by monstrous creatures with hidden talents.<\/div>\n
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Currently,\u00a0Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0has three tours running \u2013 Paranormal\u00a0Cirque, Paranormal\u00a0Cirque II and Paranormal\u00a0Cirque III. The tour visiting our area is Paranormal\u00a0Cirque III<\/div>\n
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Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u2019s \u201cClown Castle\u201d (also known as the Big Top) presents a mesmerizing effect while hosting a two-hour hypnotizing and enchanted show.<\/div>\n
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A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world.<\/div>\n
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Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, there are aerial acrobats, illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a \u201cnormal\u201d circus \u2013 but this one is not \u201cnormal.\u201d<\/div>\n
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A new show with breathtaking implications always poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities. A crazy yet fun fusion between circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream \u2026 and when we had nightmares and fantasies.<\/div>\n
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Video link for\u00a0Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0\u2014 https:\/\/youtu.be\/locxFnh5UR8<\/a><\/u>.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices start at $20.<\/div>\n
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This weekend, the Mount Hope Estate & Winery (Route 72, Cornwall, 717-665-7021, www.PaRenFaire.com<\/a>) will host its Annual International Celtic Fling and Highland Games at the winery\u2019s fairgrounds in Cornwall. The event will be held June 22 and 23.<\/div>\n
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The Celtic Fling will also feature a variety of Celtic music acts including Albannach, Hold Fast, House of Hamill, Celtic Rivals, The Fitzgeralds, Gaelic Mishap, Killmaine Saints, Melissa Cox, Quittapahilla Highlanders, Seasons, Syr, Walking Finegan and Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps.<\/div>\n
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The festival, which celebrates traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage, features the music, food and culture of all the Celtic nations \u2014 Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons, Galecians\/Asturians and, of course, Irish and Scottish.<\/div>\n
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Attractions this year include more than 50 musical performances, competitions and demonstrations, a full slate of live entertainment and the Ceilidh (grand finale of music and dance).<\/div>\n
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The competitive Highland Games focus on traditional competition events such as \u201cTossing the Caber\u201d, \u201cWeight for Distance\u201d, \u201cHammer Throw\u201d and \u201cPutting the Stone\u201d. There will also Irish dance competitions.<\/div>\n
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For the thirsty and the hungry, there will be more than 20 feast kitchens featuring a culinary tour of the Celtic Nations with traditional items. Some of the\u00a0Celtic delicacies available for purchase at this weekend\u2019s festival will be\u00a0Highland Honey Mead, Scotch Eggs, Tiger Pie, Shepherd\u2019s Pie, Haggis, Cottage Pie, Irish Potato & Leek Soup, Boxty and Corned Beef and Smoked Cabbage.<\/div>\n
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In addition to the 100-plus resident Renaissance Faire shops, there will be booths presented by more than 50 guest artisans and merchants with a wide array of unique items from imported Irish wools and Scottish tartans to Celtic souvenirs.<\/div>\n
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The event runs from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with tickets priced at $33.95 for adults and $13.95 for children (ages 5-11).<\/div>\n
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The American Swedish Historical Museum (1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-389-1776,www.americanswedish.org<\/a>) is celebrating\u00a0Midsommarfest on June 22.<\/div>\n
In Sweden,\u00a0Christmas is the most important holiday. Midsommar\u00a0is the second most important holiday in the Swedish calendar.<\/div>\n
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The midsummer party in Sweden involves flowers in your hair, dancing around a pole, singing songs while drinking unsweetened, flavored schnapps and eating a lot of pickled herring.<\/div>\n
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The holiday was\u00a0originally a pagan festival\u00a0celebrated in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Midsommar was \u201clikely related to ancient fertility practices and ceremonies performed to ensure a successful harvest.\u201d<\/div>\n
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When Christianity arrived in the region, Midsommar had to adopt a new meaning and one within the context of the new religion. It was then attached to the birthdate of John the Baptist.<\/div>\n
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The American Swedish Historical Museum\u2019s\u00a0Midsommarfest, which starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, features live traditional folk music by the Last Chance duo and maypole dancing. There will also be crafts and games for the kids.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can purchase flower crowns, Swedish foods, and refreshments \u2013 and check out the Museum\u2019s Swedish used book sale and\u00a0Mormor\u2019s\u00a0Attic Shop, filled with second-hand treasures.<\/div>\n
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Midsommarfest will be held indoors at the museum because of the heat and includes general admission to the museum.\u00a0 Tickets for Midsommarfest, which are available at the door, are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and fee for children under five.<\/div>\n
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The 2024 Manayunk Arts Festival (Main Street, Manayunk, http:\/\/manayunk.com\/<\/a>) will take place on June 22 and 23 in the heart of Manayunk along Main Street.<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Manayunk Arts Festival\u00a0draws upwards of 200,000 attendees every year and is one of the largest outdoor arts festivals in the region.<\/div>\n
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The art show part of the event will showcase top-flight artists from around the country. Hundreds of respected local artists join with the national artists to sell handmade items of all sorts.<\/div>\n
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The two-day event will also feature crafts, food and music.<\/div>\n
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As an added attraction, there will be a wide variety of vendors specializing in fiber, glass, metal, wood, photography and other media.<\/div>\n
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The festival\u2019s hours are Saturday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Wawa Welcome America kicks into high gear next weekend but also has an attractive option this upcoming week \u2013 \u201cWawa Welcome America Free Museum Days.\u201d<\/div>\n
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During the 16-day Wawa Welcome America celebration, 35 Philly institutions offer free (or pay-what-you-wish admission).<\/div>\n
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The participating venues are: Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W. Montgomery Avenue; The Print Center, 1614 Latimer Street; Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue; Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive; Historic Rittenhouse Town, 208 Lincoln Drive; Wyck Historic House and Garden, 6026 Germantown Avenue; Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East; Stenton, 4601 N. 18th Street; Masonic Temple, 1 North Broad Street; Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street; The Rosenbach, 2008-2010 Delancey Street; Paul Robeson House & Museum, 4951 Walnut Street; John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard; and Historic Strawberry Mansion, 2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive.<\/div>\n
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As part of Historic Philadelphia\u2019s anniversary celebration at Franklin Square (200 Sixth Street, Philadelphia, phillychineselanternfestival.com<\/a>), the organization is illuminating the park with its annual \u201cPhiladelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Now through August 18, Franklin Square will come alive every night with its Chinese Lantern Festival featuring more than two dozen illuminated lanterns \u2013 all constructed by lantern artisans from China.<\/div>\n
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The year of the dragon soars into summer 2024 as the spectacular Philadelphia Chinese Lantern\u00a0Festival in Franklin Square brings light and culture with magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted artistic sculptures. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern\u00a0displays.<\/div>\n
In addition to the gorgeous light installations, visitors can enjoy live cultural stage performances, see the\u00a0choreographed fountain light show in the historic Rendell Family Fountain,\u00a0taste expanded food and drink options including Asian cuisine and American comfort food, drink a toast at the Dragon Beer Garden, and shop for Chinese folk artists\u2019 crafts created on site as well as Festival-themed merchandise.<\/div>\n
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Guests can also play Philly Mini Golf and ride the Parx Liberty Carousel at a discounted rate.\u00a0A portion of the proceeds from the festival benefits Historic Philadelphia, Inc. for the programming and care of this important public space and its many year-round free events.<\/div>\n
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Chinese-inspired performances will take place in Franklin Square twice nightly. Performances, which celebrate Chinese performance art and entertainment, are 30-minutes long and are scheduled for 7 and 9 p.m.<\/div>\n
Festival hours are 6-11 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults ($28 on Saturday and Sunday), $23\/$26 for youth, and $10 for children.<\/div>\n
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Historic Odessa (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, 302-378-4119, www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) is both a scenic and an historic site in Delaware.<\/div>\n
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In celebration of Juneteenth 2024, the Historic Odessa Foundation\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0National Park Service Network to Freedom exhibit and tour: \u201cFreedom Seekers: The Odessa Story\u201d will be free to the public on June 19. Reservations are available for the noon, 1 and 2 p.m. tours.<\/div>\n
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In 2009, the foundation\u2019s Corbit-Sharp House, a National Historic Landmark and a stop along the\u00a0Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, was accepted into the National Underground\u00a0Railroad Network to Freedom by the National Park Service, which evaluated the site as \u201cmaking a significant contribution to the understanding of the Underground Railroad in American history.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Odessa was a key player in the Underground Railroad both geographically on the border of freedom and in terms of its population of abolitionists. Built in 1772 and one of Delaware\u2019s most historic homes and important examples of Georgian architecture, the Corbit-Sharp House is one of nine sites, two programs and two facilities in Delaware on the National Park Service\u2019s Network to Freedom.<\/div>\n
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The home of a noted Underground Railroad sympathizer, the Corbit-Sharp House was the site of a close-call on the Underground Railroad described in the later-in-life reminiscence of Mary Corbit Warner, the fourth child of prominent Quakers Daniel and Mary C. Corbit.<\/div>\n
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Odessa is one of Delaware\u2019s most historic sites.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Elmwood Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) will celebrate \u201cWorld Giraffe Day\u201d with \u201cGiraffe Feedings\u201d from June 21-23.<\/div>\n
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Feeding times are 10 a.m., 12:30 and 2:45 p.m. on June 21. There will also be a \u201cGiraffe Chat\u201d at 11:30 a.m and \u201cGiraffe Training\u201d at 2 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors to the zoo can also partake in \u201cBreakfast with the Giraffes\u201d at 8:45 a.m. on June 22 and 23.<\/div>\n
The Zoo is also presenting several of its ultra-popular \u201cDog Days\u201d over the next week. The Zoo\u2019s \u201cDog Days\u201d event will be held on June 21 and 23.<\/div>\n
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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<\/div>\n
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Pricing is $10.95 per dog with each additional dog at $9.95. Regular zoo admission is required for all humans.<\/div>\n
Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be presenting a \u201cGuided Mansion Tour\u201d on June 16.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can participate by watching a short film and then taking a tour. Guided tours of the mansion will depart at 1 and 2:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth ages 6-17, and free for children under 5. 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.<\/div>\n
Glen Foerd (5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, www.glenfoerd.org<\/a>) welcomed the official start of summer at its Third Thursday Summer Solstice Celebration last week<\/div>\n
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The next Third Thursday at Glen Foerd event will be held on July 18.<\/div>\n
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Glen Foerd is an 18-acre public park and historic site located along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Built in 1850 and enlarged in 1902-03, the estate\u2014consisting of historic gardens, an Italianate-Classical Revival style mansion, and multiple additional structures\u2014was saved from potential development through the activism of dedicated neighbors in 1983.<\/div>\n
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The public is invited to bring blankets or chairs — or find a seat at a round table on the lawn on a first come, first served basis. This free event is open to all ages, making it the perfect opportunity for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and celebrate the start of summer.<\/div>\n
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Attendees can roam Glen Foerd\u2019s grounds, and explore its Gilded Age mansion, which will be open for free self-guided tours. Donations are appreciated but not required, and attendees are asked to register in advance by visiting Glen Foerd\u2019s events page at www.glenfoerd.org\/events<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http:\/\/www.pennswoods<\/a>winery<\/a>.com<\/a>) is hosting a \u201cVineyard Tour\u201d on June 22.<\/div>\n
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This is an educational tour of the winery\u2019s vineyard spanning 15 acres of 40+ year old vines which sits upon First State National Historical Park. It will be a 45\u201360-minute informative tour of the vineyard.<\/div>\n
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Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the vineyard learning the ins and outs of our viticulture practices. The overall vineyard experience provides insight and appreciation for the art of grape growing and winemaking.<\/div>\n
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Vineyard tours are $10 per person.<\/div>\n
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Vineyard tours are completely weather dependent and subject to cancellation. In the event of inclement weather, Penns Woods reserves the right to cancel the tour and a full refund will be given or the tour can be transferred\u00a0to another date.<\/div>\n
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On June 22, 23, 29 and 30, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting \u201cCustomer Appreciation Weekend.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Summer is here and the winery is treating fabulous customers to a free wine tasting for two weekends only.<\/div>\n
Participants can explore five<\/i>\u00a0pre-selected PA-made wines at our outdoor tasting bar, and then stick around for a relaxing afternoon.<\/div>\n
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In addition to free tastings, they can aave 15% on select bottles, spin the prize wheel for a chance to win free merch or a CFW gift card and enjoy live music from 2-5 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Wine tastings will be free with any purchase. One tasting per customer and valid ID required.<\/div>\n
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The West Chester Railroad (610-430-2233, www.w<\/a>c<\/a>railroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSummer Picnic Special\u201don Sundays now through September 22.<\/div>\n
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Passengers can enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.<\/div>\n
The duration of the ride is 90 minutes.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are Adults, $25; children (ages 2-12), $20; children (under two), free. All dads ride for a special reduced fare – $5.<\/div>\n
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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 2024 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport (www.visitwilmingtonde.com\/passport\/<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The cost is $49 for an individual pass and $99 for a family pass (for up to five family members).<\/div>\n
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The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is good for one-time admission to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley\u2019s top attractions now through October 31.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\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.<\/div>\n
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Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org<\/a>) is always a special place to enjoy both history and nature.<\/div>\n
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There seems to be no end to what\u2019s in bloom — and in almost every corner of the garden.<\/div>\n
The garden is a result of the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) and is surrounded by nearly 1,000 acres of meadows, farmland, and waterways.<\/div>\n
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The views in every direction are important to the whole. The paths are an integral part of the overall design, curving rather than straight, following the contours of the land, passing around trees, and drawing walkers into the garden.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can explore the garden on foot, or on a narrated tram ride (March-December).<\/div>\n
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Hydrangeas, a colorful delight for the eye and a wonderful source of pollen, are flowering right on time for National Pollinator Week<\/a>. Look closely and carefully to see the wide variety of bees and insects visiting these exquisite flowers.<\/div>\n
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Hydrangeas are found throughout the garden, especially in Enchanted Woods and by the Reflecting Pool.\u00a0They are combined with the airy white and pink flowers of astilbes in the Glade Garden, while daylilies in brilliant shades of yellows and oranges are found just outside the Reflecting Pool.<\/div>\n
Admission to Winterthur is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/div>\n
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The newest exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art (1 Hoffman Mill Road, Chadds Ford, brandywine.org<\/a>), is \u201cIn Shadows\u2019 Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone,\u201d which is running now through October 13.<\/div>\n
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Peter Paone is an acclaimed Philadelphia artist and teacher who has mastered the mediums of painting, drawing, and printmaking over his seven-decade career. This exhibition features a selection of 22 prints from a recent major gift to Brandywine from the artist.<\/div>\n
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Known largely as a painter today, Paone is also a talented printmaker. He won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in the 1960s for his prints and feels that the medium, especially etching, was critical to his artistic development.\u00a0\u201cIn Shadows\u2019 Embrace\u201d\u00a0focuses on this early period of Paone\u2019s career, offering a close look at his printmaking practice.<\/div>\n
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Artists associated with German Expressionism, especially K\u00e4the Kollwitz, are among Paone\u2019s major printmaking influences, as their evocation of the plight of the human condition aligned with Paone\u2019s own concerns. Another major influence on Paone was the Spanish romantic painter and printmaker Francisco Goya.<\/div>\n
His renowned nightmarish series\u00a0\u201cLos Caprichos\u201d\u00a0(1799) informed Paone\u2019s first major printmaking achievement, a portfolio entitled\u00a0\u201cThe Ten Commandments of Ambrose Bierce\u201d\u00a0(1963). This rarely seen portfolio will be shown in full for the first time since 1967, when it was displayed at the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Art Moderne, Paris.<\/div>\n
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An additional selection of prints with themes drawn from religion, art, history, and poetry reveal Paone\u2019s ability to layer complex meanings onto what may seem to be straightforward subjects, transforming them into meditations on faith, loneliness, and death.<\/div>\n
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Some materials from his studio\u2014including several of his tools and the copper etching plate used to make one of the prints in the exhibition\u2014will also be on display, illustrating the technique that enabled Paone to create the stark contrasts of light and shadow that were key to setting the mood of each image.<\/div>\n
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\u201cIn Shadows\u2019 Embrace\u201d\u00a0is curated by Audrey Lewis, former associate curator of the Brandywine Museum of Art.<\/div>\n
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Museum admission is $20 adults, $18 seniors (65+), $8\u00a0children (ages 6-18) and students with ID\u00a0and free for children (ages five and under).<\/div>\n
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Hagley\u00a0Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.<\/a>hagley<\/a>.org<\/a>), a 230-acre historical village on the site of the original du Pont Company gunpowder mills in northern Delaware, has a popular ongoing attraction \u2013 \u201cNation of Inventors.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Additionally, there will be a \u201cWalking Tour\u201d on June 17 at 11 a.m.<\/div>\n
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With the \u201cWalking Tour,\u201d participants can walk through history during an in-depth, 90-minute guided tour each Monday morning from March through December. This week\u2019s topic is \u201cDuPont and the American Civil War<\/a>.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
In the exhibition, visitors will enjoy engaging experiences around every corner, testing their knowledge of innovation and hearing personal accounts from inventors.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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\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.<\/div>\n
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\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.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Hagley\u00a0is $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors (62+) and $10 for children (6-14).<\/div>\n
The 2004 season is underway at Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, nemoursestate.org<\/a>). The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children’s Health, follow signs for Nemours Estate.<\/div>\n
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Originally constructed in 1910, Nemours\u00a0Estate is one of Delaware\u2019s grandest buildings and includes the largest formal French garden in North America.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Nemours\u00a0was the estate of Alfred I. duPont.<\/div>\n
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Alfred 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, Alfred also ensured that his new home was thoroughly modern by incorporating the latest technology and many of his own inventions.<\/div>\n
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The Gardens are one of the estate\u2019s prime attractions.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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 “Long Walk” 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).<\/div>\n
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Admission to\u00a0Nemours\u00a0is $23 for adults, $21 for seniors and $10 for children.<\/div>\n
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The 2024 season is in full swing at Chanticleer (786 Church Street, Wayne, www.chanticleergarden.org<\/a>).<\/div>\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. Davids area to build their country retreat. The family’s pharmaceutical firm would become part of Merck & Company in the 1920s.<\/div>\n
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The Rosengartens hired architect and former classmate Charles L. Borie to design the house, which was completed in 1913. Landscape architect Thomas Sears designed the terraces as extensions of the house. A 1924 addition converted the summer home into a year-round residence and the family moved here permanently.<\/div>\n
Rosengarten\u2019s humor is evident in naming his home after the estate \u201cChanticlere\u201d in Thackeray’s 1855 novel \u201cThe Newcomes.\u201d<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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There 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. The Teacup Garden and Chanticleer Terraces feature seasonal plants and bold-textured tropical and subtropical plants.<\/div>\n
These areas change greatly from year to year. Non-hardy plants overwinter in greenhouses and basements.
\nThe Tennis Court, Ruin, Gravel Garden, and Pond Garden focus on hardy perennials, both woody and herbaceous. The Tennis Court builds on the idea of foliar display introduced in the Teacup.<\/div>\n
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The Ruin is a folly, built on the foundation of Adolph Rosengarten, Jr.\u2019s home. It is meant to look as if the house fell into disrepair. The Gravel Garden is hot and dry, a touch of the Mediterranean in Pennsylvania. The Pond area is exuberantly floriferous.<\/div>\n
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Asian Woods and Bell\u2019s Woodland are shady areas. The former features natives of China, Korea, and Japan; the latter, plants of eastern North America. The Serpentine celebrates the beauty of agricultural crops. The cut flower and vegetable gardens produce flowers for arrangements and food for the table.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Chanticleer is $12 for adults and free for pre-teen children (12 years and under).<\/div>\n
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Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum (1237 State Road, Andalusia, www.andalusiapa.org<\/a>) opened its 2024 season on April 1.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Placed on the National Register\u00a0of Historic Landmarks\u00a0in 1966, the Big House\u00a0— one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States — provides an unparalleled look into our nation’s past, while also offering a glimpse into the life\u00a0of\u00a0a family\u00a0that helped to shape its future.<\/div>\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.<\/div>\n
Self-Guided Garden Tours will be available Mondays through Wednesdays through November 4 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can stroll the spectacular formal gardens and native woodlands during a self-guided garden tour at their leisure and enjoy sweeping views from the banks of the Delaware River. Picnics are allowed on the grounds (with a “carry-in, carry-out” policy).<\/div>\n
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\u201cUnder the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest,\u201d which will run now through\u00a0September 2 at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, ansp.org<\/a>),\u00a0is an immersive exhibition introducing visitors to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them.<\/div>\n
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You can learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a live sloth, boa constrictor and other animals that call these habitats home. You will see the importance of rainforests to the planet as you explore interactive discovery stations, dynamic displays and engaging programming.<\/div>\n
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Presented in English and Spanish,\u00a0\u201cUnder the Canopy\u201d\u00a0will engage students of all ages, with accompanying curriculums on rainforests, water cycles, the science of diversity, deforestation and soil, how kids can save the planet and so much more. Hands-on interactives are complemented by life-size, climbable animal sculptures, including a gorilla, tortoise, crocodile, red-eye tree frog and Banyan tree.<\/div>\n
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All exhibits are included with the purchase of a general admission ticket.<\/div>\n
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Admission prices are — Adults (Age 13 and above), $22; Children (Age 2 – 12), $18.<\/div>\n
f 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>).<\/div>\n
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The ultra-popular Garden Railway Display has become a major summer attraction at The Gardens at Morris Arboretum. The 26th annual edition of the display had its official season opening in late May and now will remain open until September 30.<\/div>\n
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This summer, Morris Arboretum will unveil a brand-new exhibition in its popular Garden Railway \u2013\u00a0\u201cGarden Railway: Dinos!\u201d<\/div>\n
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With more than 15 different rail lines running along a third of a mile of track, visitors will enjoy a spectacular display of dinosaurs including\u00a0Triceratops, and\u00a0Velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures\u2014all made out of natural materials such as bark, leaves, and twigs.<\/div>\n
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As one of the largest outdoor miniature train displays in the United States, the Garden Railway will delight and amaze visitors of all ages.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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).<\/div>\n
A sweet place to enjoy flowers in bloom is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The arboretum\u2019s schedule for this weekend features the \u201cBluebird\u00a0Nesting Box Tour\u201d at 1 p.m. on June 23.<\/div>\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.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Tyler Arboretum is $18 for adults (ages 18-64), $15 for seniors (65 and older) and $10 for children (ages 3-17) and Military with valid ID.<\/div>\n
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Wonderspaces\u00a0at the Fashion District (27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, philadelphia.wonderspaces.com<\/a>) is an experiential, interactive arts venue.<\/div>\n
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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 two years ago.<\/div>\n
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Wonderspaces\u00a0features 14 art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.\u00a0 New artworks are rotated in and out every few months, creating an ever-evolving, year-round show.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Some of the current featured exhibits are\u00a0SPHERES: Songs of Spacetime, ERUPTURE, Rainbow Rooms and RADIANCE (INFINITY BOX NO. 6).<\/div>\n
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Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the winter.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $35.<\/div>\n
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Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/div>\n
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The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\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.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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