{"id":43593,"date":"2024-11-09T08:57:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T13:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=43593"},"modified":"2024-11-09T08:57:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T13:57:17","slug":"what-to-do-honoring-our-veterans-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=43593","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Honoring our veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Denny Dyroff,<\/strong> Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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\"\"November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways.<\/div>\n
The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, \u201cNos salutant vos,\u201d which translates to \u201cWe salute you\u201d in English.<\/div>\n
The theme for Veterans Day\u00a02024\u00a0is \u201cA Legacy of Loyalty and Service\u201d, and this year\u2019s winning poster was designed by Myisha Godette, a retired, disabled Army Veteran from Queens, New York.<\/div>\n
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Veterans Day\u00a0(originally known as\u00a0Armistice Day) is a\u00a0federal holiday in the United States\u00a0observed annually on November 11, for honoring\u00a0military veterans\u00a0of the\u00a0United States Armed Forces\u00a0(who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable).<\/div>\n
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There will be a special wreath laying ceremony in Coatesville on November 11 at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Park \u2013 also known as Gateway Park.<\/div>\n

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The site\u2019s location is First Avenue at Lincoln Highway in Coatesville. Visitors are invited to gather in the park for a wreath laying ceremony hosted by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1777 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 287.<\/div>\n
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The 10th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 10 starting at 21st\u00a0Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.<\/div>\n
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The Philadelphia Veterans Parade<\/p><\/div>\n

The Philadelphia Veterans Parade has a new route for 2024. It will kick off at noon at 21st and the Parkway and finish up just past the Philadelphia Art Museum at Eakins Oval.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Philadelphia Veterans Day Festival takes place from noon-4 p.m. at Eakins Oval. Some of the participating food trucks are Farina Pasta & Noodle, Deke\u2019s BBQ, Federal Donut and Grubaholics.<\/div>\n
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There will be another Veterans Day Parade in the area on Monday November 11.<\/div>\n
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Media\u2019s 2024 Veterans Day Parade will get underway at 11 a.m. on State Street. The Grand Marshall will be Master Sgt. Tanya Harris.<\/div>\n
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Hagley Museum and Library (Route 141, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org<\/a>) will celebrate Veterans Day Weekend on November 9 and \u00a0with free admission for current military members, veterans, and their families.<\/div>\n
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Hagley is also presenting a special event called \u201cScience\u00a0Saturday\u201d on November 9.<\/div>\n
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Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to\u00a0science\u00a0and engineering challenges.\u00a0Science\u00a0Saturdays are drop-in activities, so visitors are free to stop by at any time during the event hours \u2013 noon-4 p.m.<\/div>\n
The program on November 9 will be \u201cScience\u00a0Saturday: \u00a0Robotics Roundup.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Participants will be able to learn how robots are built and programmed. They can also visit with a local robotics team to test out their designs.<\/div>\n
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Cannon\u00a0Firings<\/p><\/div>\n

On November 9, Hagley will present this month\u2019s installment of \u201cCannon\u00a0Firings.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n

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Guests can have a blast during their visit to\u00a0Hagley\u00a0by watching a demonstration of the museum\u2019s signal\u00a0cannon.<\/div>\n
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Demonstrations take place\u00a0at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Please note that\u00a0cannon\u00a0firings are weather-dependent.<\/div>\n
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The \u201cCannon\u00a0Firings\u201d are included with admission and free for\u00a0Hagley\u00a0members.<\/div>\n
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Admission is $20 Adults, $16 Seniors (62+) and Students, and $10\u00a0Children (6-14.).<\/div>\n
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The Wilmington & Western Railroad <\/i>(2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-998-1930, www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running its special \u201cSalute to Veterans\u201d excursions on November 9.<\/div>\n
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The W&W honors our military and their service to our country with a ceremony at Greenbank Station, followed by the Yorklyn Limited\u00a0train rides to Yorklyn.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Veterans ride\u00a0free\u00a0on the Yorklyn Limited excursion this day.<\/div>\n
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This event is powered by one of the railroad\u2019s historic first-generation diesel locomotives.<\/div>\n
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The Yorklyn Limited excursion is a relaxing and fun way to spend an afternoon with family or friends.\u00a0This is the re-branded name of the Mt. Cuba Meteor excursion.<\/div>\n
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The ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and the excursions will depart at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
Train ride tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for seniors, $16 for children and free for all military veterans.<\/div>\n
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Elmwood Park Zoo (Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) also has a financial treat for veterans this weekend.<\/div>\n
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In honor of Veterans Day, veterans of the United States Armed Forces receive free zoo admission, along with one free guest on November 9 and 10.<\/div>\n
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Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200, www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) is also celebrating Veterans\u2019 Day.<\/div>\n
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On November 9, it will host an Observance of US Marine Corps Founding. The event will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can commemorate the founding of the Marine Corps at the graveside of General Jacob Zeilin, 7th\u00a0Commandant of the Marine Corps during the Civil War.<\/div>\n
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The commemoration will be followed by a Veterans\u2019 Day tour of those killed in action and buried at Laurel Hill.<\/div>\n
Laurel Hill will also present \u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d walking tour at 10 a.m.<\/div>\n
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In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia\u2019s most famous home of the dead?<\/div>\n
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This tour provides an informative overview of Laurel Hill\u2019s long history, which includes many of the marble masterpieces, stunning views, and legendary stories about Laurel Hill.<\/div>\n
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\u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d is the perfect introduction for anyone who enjoys beautiful art, scenic nature, and fascinating history. An experienced graveyard guide will offer a unique perspective. No two \u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d are alike.<\/div>\n
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The Tour Guide will be\u00a0Peter Howell.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for seniors, and $7.50 for youth.<\/div>\n
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On November 9 and 10, Historic Yellow Springs (1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs, yellowsprings.org<\/a>) is hosting its \u201cFine Arts & Crafts Show\u201d from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.<\/div>\n
This meticulously curated event features an impressive selection of artworks, including paintings in various mediums, ceramics, glasswork, woodcraft, paper art, fiber arts, exquisite jewelry and more.<\/div>\n
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The HYS members\u2019 booth showcases a wide range of arts and crafts crafted by our talented members and our exceptional Chester Springs Studio faculty.<\/div>\n
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There will be an opening reception on November 8 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $10, with free admission for HYS members. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be the first to shop at this year\u2019s attractive show.<\/div>\n
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The show continues on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 at the door.<\/div>\n
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Monster-Mania\u00a0Con 61 will be held now through November 10 at the Expo Center in Oaks (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, phillyexpocenter.com<\/a> or monstermania.net<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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One of the nation\u2019s premier horror film conventions,\u00a0Monster-Mania\u00a0Con features an impressive list of celebrities who will be appearing this weekend, including Alec Baldwin.<\/div>\n
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There will be \u201cAlien\u201d and \u201cTerrifier Scream\u201d reunions each day.<\/div>\n
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Also featured on the roster of guests this weekend are Eli Roth, Paul Reiser, Kathryn Metcalf, Laurie Metcalf and Daniel Roebuck.<\/div>\n
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Daily passes start at $30 and three-day passes start at $65.<\/div>\n
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Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com<\/a>) is presenting its \u201cFood Truck\u00a0Frenzy\u201d on April 27.<\/div>\n
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The site is partnering with local food trucks to bring visitors a \u201cfood-tastic event\u201d at Linvilla.<\/div>\n
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Along with delicious treats from the trucks there will be music by The McChords and Chameleon and fun for the whole family \u2013 including hayrides, pony rides and train rides.<\/div>\n
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Participating food trucks will be 22BBQ, Albie\u2019s Burgers, Anthony’s Hot Dogs, Auntie Anne\u2019s, Barkely BBQ, Cousins Maine Lobster, House of Cupcakes, Korea Taqueria, Little Sicilian, Napolatono Bros, Sweet Thang, Waffles, 22BBQ, Dos Hermanos and Red Stone Pizza.<\/div>\n
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The roster also includes Delhi St Bakery, Munchy Machine, On the Roll, Dominic’s Tavern, Roasty Toasty, Chank’s Pizza Cone, Rivalry on State, Humpty Dumplings, Bacon on a Stick, Dixie’s Downhome, Plum Pit, Crepe Truck, Fiesta Churros and Thats alota Gelata.<\/div>\n
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A good location for a nature walk 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 a \u201cSaturday Wildflower\u00a0Walk\u201d on November 9.<\/div>\n
With 650 protected acres of beautiful woodland, seasonally charming meadows, and a lively program of seasonal events and activities, Tyler Arboretum is a delight for nature lovers, birders, botanists, and those who want rediscover the natural world.<\/div>\n
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Dating to 1681, making it one of the oldest public gardens in the United States, and home to eight generations of three families, Tyler Arboretum connects visitors to the region\u2019s rich culture and history while preserving, developing, sharing, and celebrating Pennsylvania\u2019s priceless horticultural heritage.<\/div>\n
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\u201cSaturday Wildflower\u00a0Walk,\u201d which runs from 1-3 p.m., features wildflower\u00a0expert\u00a0Dick Cloud\u00a0on an informative two-hour hike that will take guests through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. These walks are for those who have a love of plants, their role in ecology, or for those who want to learn more.<\/div>\n
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Although the focus is on plants, Cloud will also talk about whatever else is seen on the tour. Walkers should wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a camera and\/or a wildflower\u00a0guide, for this botanical-filled walk.<\/div>\n
Admission to Tyler Arboretum\u00a0is $18 for adults (ages 18-64), $15 for Seniors\u00a0(65+) and $10 for children (ages 3-17) and Military with valid ID.<\/div>\n
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This weekend, you can get a glimpse at how holidays are celebrated in a culinary way in Eastern Europe and Russia by visiting the festival at Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church (1855 North Middletown Road (Route 352), Gradyville, 610-459-5310, www.sthermansoca.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The annual Christmas bazaar and food festival at St. Herman is running on November 9 and 10.<\/div>\n
The food will be available through online ordering or drive-through from noon-5 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n
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The menu, which is billed as a \u201cTaste of Tradition,\u201d offers a selection of Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Greek & Eastern European Cuisine.<\/div>\n
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The menu features stuffed cabbage, blini, beef stroganoff, cevapcici, kolbassi sandwiches, halushki, homemade pastries and other specialties.<\/div>\n
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The West Chester Railroad (Market Street Station, West Chester, 610-430-2233, wcrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its annual \u201cFall Foliage Express\u201d trains on November 10. Trains depart at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.<\/i><\/div>\n
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The round-trip train ride travels to the village of Glen Mills and back and lasts for 90 minutes. During the brief layover in Glen Mills, riders can explore the historic Pennsylvania Railroad station and have a snack in the railroad\u2019s picnic grove along the Chester Creek.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children.<\/div>\n
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The Colebrookdale Railroad (South Washington Street, Boyertown, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com<\/a>)\u00a0is running its \u201cAutumn Splendor Fall Foliage Excursions\u201d on November 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24.<\/div>\n
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These rides feature views of some of the best foliage in the area. Spectacular autumn colors and the rich fragrances of fall in the Secret Valley delight the senses while locally produced\u00a0autumn snacks and ciders\u00a0available on board warm the soul.<\/div>\n
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The two-hour round trips<\/b>\u00a0depart and arrive in Boyertown.<\/div>\n
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Ticket options include Deluxe-Coach, Dining, Garden Cafe, First-Class Parlor or First-Class Lounge.<\/div>\n
Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for children and seniors.<\/div>\n
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The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.<\/a>northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cFall Foliage Trains\u201d on November 9 and 10.<\/div>\n
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Riders can enjoy the beauty of fall in Southern York County as the train follows the original Northern Central Railroad, a mainline in operation since 1838, through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park.<\/div>\n
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Motive power will be the William H Simpson No. 17 replica steam locomotive or the 6076 PRR GP9 historic diesel locomotive. The conductor and brakeman will tell riders about the history and growth of the towns and villages they pass along the way.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices start at $32.99.<\/div>\n
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The Strasburg\u00a0Railroad (Route 741, Strasburg, www.<\/a>strasburg<\/a>railroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cWine & Cheese Train\u201d on November 9 and 10 at 4 and 6 p.m.\u00a0on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday.<\/div>\n
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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\u00a0to Paradise and back. The train departs at 7 p.m. and the total trip time is 45 minutes.<\/div>\n
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\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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $70.<\/div>\n
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The Historic Odessa Foundation (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, 302-378-4119, http:\/\/www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) is presenting a new exhibition now through December 29 — \u201cArt Exhibit: The Colorful Paintings of Lee Kolbach (1928-2023)<\/a>.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors can encounter the richly colorful paintings of the talented Delaware artist Lee Kolbach (1928-2023) from her private collection \u2013 several of which are on display publicly for the first time.<\/div>\n
The Historic Odessa Foundation is privileged to exhibit a selection of her still life and landscape paintings that commemorate her artistic vocation.<\/div>\n
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Kolbach studied art in New York City at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League, as well as the Barnes Foundation in Merion, PA.\u00a0 She also painted for over 35 years with the renowned Wilmington artist Edward Loper, Sr.\u00a0 As an award-winning artist Kolbach exhibited her paintings throughout the greater Philadelphia and Wilmington areas.<\/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 a year ago.<\/div>\n
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Wonderspaces\u00a0features more than a dozen art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.<\/div>\n
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.<\/div>\n
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New artworks rotate in 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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When it comes to celebrating favorite holidays, some people simply refuse to let go \u2013 especially when that holiday is Halloween.<\/div>\n
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Halloween is fading in the rear-view mirror, but some Halloween events are still going.<\/div>\n
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The \u201c32nd Annual Field of Screams\u201d (109 College Avenue, Mountville, 717-285-7748, www.fieldofscreams.com<\/a>), which is open now through November 16, features four world-class Haunted Experiences and an impressive Midway Area.<\/div>\n
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Top attractions include \u201cHorrifying Haunted Hayride,\u201d \u201cDen of Darkness,\u201d \u201cNocturnal Wasteland\u201d and \u201cFrightmare Asylum.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices start at $16.<\/div>\n
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For years, Eastern State Penitentiary (2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, www.easternstate.org<\/a> ) presented one of the premier Halloween attractions in Philadelphia — \u201cTerror Behind the Walls.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Now, it has morphed into an event called \u201cHalloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The truly scary attraction, which is running through November 9, takes place at a penitentiary site that was once was an active prison and is now a National Historic Landmark.<\/div>\n
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It is a scream-inducing event featuring laser and special-effect lighting, digital sound, sinister scents, animatronic creatures and 3-D illusions.<\/div>\n
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Admission prices, which vary with the date, start at $44.<\/div>\n
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Shocktoberfest (94 Park Avenue, Sinking Spring, 610-375-7273, shocktoberfest.com<\/a>) features an array of natural and genetically engineered Zombies in a safe and controlled habitat.<\/div>\n
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\u201cShockfest Zombie World\u201d is celebrating its 33rd\u00a0year with five \u201cKiller Experiences\u201d — \u201cZombie Safari Hayride Tour,\u201d \u201cPrison of the Dead,\u201d \u201cThe Unknown 3.0,\u201d \u201cGround Assault,\u201d \u201cZombie Experience,\u201d and \u201cMidway Massacre.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The attraction will close on November 9. Ticket prices start at $30.<\/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 fall.<\/div>\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.<\/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
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
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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
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In reality, Halloween is over, and Thanksgiving is not a holiday with a lot of special events.<\/div>\n
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That can only mean that it\u2019s time for the annual onslaught of Christmas events.<\/div>\n
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Anyone wanting to get into a Christmas mood early can visit Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village (782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, 610-488-1110, www.koziarschristmasvillage.com<\/a>) which begins its 76th season on November 2.<\/div>\n
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Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village is truly a holiday wonderland — a wintertime spectacle that delights young and old alike with a huge amount of holiday displays and special attractions. It will remain open every night through January 1 — including Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Night.<\/div>\n
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The tours of \u201cChristmas Village\u201d feature visits to a variety of displays and exhibits, including \u201cSanta\u2019s Post Office,\u201d \u201cChristmas in the Jungle,\u201d \u201cManger Scene,\u201d \u201cChristmas Beneath the Sea,\u201d \u201c\u2019Twas the Night Before Christmas,\u201d \u201cOlde Fashioned Bakery Shop,\u201d \u201cToy Maker and his Toy Shop,\u201d \u201cChristmas in Other Lands\u201d and \u201cThe Olde Church\u201d.<\/div>\n
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Other attractions at Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village include a huge model train display, a toy shop, a country kitchen, indoor and outdoor Christmas displays and a place to visit with Santa and even get pictures taken with the old guy in the red suit. Admission to Christmas Village is $13 for adults, $12 for seniors (65 and older) and $11 for children (ages 4-10).<\/div>\n
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The American Music Theatre (2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, 800-648-4102, www.AMTshows.com<\/a>) has its holiday show running now through December 30.<\/div>\n
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The AMT\u2019s 2024 show \u201cJoy to the World\u201d is an all-new presentation of favorite sacred and secular holiday songs performed by professional artists from across the country. The show will feature spectacular vocal harmonies, lively musical arrangements, impressive dancing and the music of the AMT Orchestra.<\/div>\n
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The show features incredible singers, astonishing dancers, wondrous costumes, breathtaking sets, and all the endearment of a perfect fireside family moment. Patrons can bask in the beauty of the season and cherish the stories of spirit and love.<\/div>\n
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The show will have both matinee and evening performances each week with the addition of 10:30 a.m. performances on Saturdays throughout December. Tickets are $49 for adults and $25 for children.<\/div>\n
\u201cChristmas Candylane,\u201d which is the annual holiday event at Hersheypark (100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, 800-HERSHEY, www.hersheypark.com<\/a>), is running now through January 1.<\/div>\n
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Visitors to Hershey can also experience the winter wonderland called \u201cHershey Sweet Lights, A Holiday Drive-Thru Spectacular.\u201d The attraction is a two-mile drive through wooded trails featuring approximately 600 illuminated, animated displays.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways. The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, \u201cNos salutant vos,\u201d which translates to \u201cWe salute you\u201d in English. The theme for Veterans Day\u00a02024\u00a0is \u201cA Legacy of Loyalty and Service\u201d, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[6518,671,14640,8189],"class_list":["post-43593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-featured","tag-hagley-museum-and-library","tag-the-wilmington-western-railroad","tag-veterans-day"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43593","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=43593"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43593\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43594,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43593\/revisions\/43594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/43589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=43593"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=43593"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=43593"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}