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Dolls From the Attic
April 30, 2005 - December 30, 2006 |
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http://www.mercermuseum.org
Location: Mercer Museum
Phone: 215-345-0210
This imaginative, intergenerational exhibit features dolls and doll accessories from the museum’s collection, along with a variety of playful, hands-on activities.
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Family Menu Night
November 3, 2005 - December 28, 2006 |
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Times: Sun-Thu 4-9 pm
http://www.temperancehouse.com
Location: Temperance House, Newtown
Phone: 215-860-9975
Admission: $14
$14 Entrees that come with your choice of either salad or soup du jour and dessert!
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Pearl S. Buck House Tours
March 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006 |
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http://www.pearlsbuck.org
Location: Pearl S. Buck House, Perkasie
Phone: 215-249-0100
Admission: $6/general: $5/seniors: $15/families: under 6 FREE
Discover the legacy of Pulitzer Prize winning author, activist and humanitarian. Daily tours, Tues - Sat are offered of Pearl Buck's home, which dates from 17410 is an excellent examploe of rural Pennsylvania architecture.
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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve-Daily Guided Walks
March 28, 2006 - October 31, 2006 |
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Times: 2:00 p.m.
http://www.bhwp.org
Location: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope
Phone: 215-862-2924
Admission: $5/adults: $3/seniors & fulltime students: $2/children 4-14: under 4/Free
One hour guided trail walks feature native flora in natural woodland, meadow, pond and creek settings.
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Energy Yes!
April 8, 2006 - September 30, 2006 |
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Times: Museum hours
http://www.philamuseum.org
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Phone: 215-684-7860
Admission: $
This multimedia installation present the work of local and international artists who are pursuing parallel concerns and seeking to engage viewers in an interpretative and animating dialogue. The title is borrowed from Hirschhorn, for whom "Energy Yes, Quality No!" is both a battle cry and a motto. Located in the Gisela and Dennis Alter Gallery (176), first floor.
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Someone's in the Kitchen: Culinary Design Objects
April 22, 2006 - September 30, 2006 |
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Times: Museum hours
http://www.philamuseum.org
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Phone: 215-684-7860
Admission: $
This exhibition features objects created for use in the preparation of food. Located in the Modern Design Gallery (170), first floor.
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Hollywood Summer Nights
May 1, 2006 - September 7, 2006 |
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Times: Varied
http://www.countytheater.org
Location: County Theater, Doylestown
Phone: 215-345-6789
Admission: $8/general: $6/child, seniors, students: $4.50/members
The Hollywood Summer Nights series show classic and unusual films on the big screen complemented by film forums and independent film-maker presentations.
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The Art of Harry Leith-Ross, Pennsylvania Impressionist
May 12, 2006 - October 1, 2006 |
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Times: Tue-Sun 11 am-5 pm; Sat 11 am-6 pm
http://www.michenerartmuseum.org
Location: James A. Michener Art Museum, New Hope
Admission: Members: FREE; Non-members: General Admission $5, Seniors (60+) $4, Children (6-18) $2, Children under 6 FREE
Harry Leith-Ross (1886-1973) was one of the most prolific Pennsylvania Impressionist artists. He moved to Bucks County in 1935. Leith-Ross became renowned for his transparent watercolor technique in the tradition of 18th century painters, along with his vibrant, carefully composed oil paintings. Organized by the Michener Art Museum, this retrospective exhibition of Leith-Ross includes a oil paintings, watercolors and exquisite drawings. This exhibit is an expanded version of the exhibit that was Doylestown.
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Summer Vacation: Photographs
May 13, 2006 - September 30, 2006 |
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Times: Museum hours
http://www.philamuseum.org
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Phone: 215-684-7860
Admission: $
Summer is a special time stirring up memories of long days, long dusks, and the smell of fresh cut grass. This exhibition of more than 50 works from the collection will reflect the sizzle of the summer season from a variety of perspectives. Located in the Julien Levy Gallery, ground floor.
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History and Nature Topics Walk
May 14, 2006 - September 24, 2006 |
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Times: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hugh Moore Historical Park and Museums, Easton
Phone: 610-559-6613
Admission: FREE
Hugh Moore Historical Park and Museums sponsors a series of heritage walks on Sunday afternoons. The walks begin at the Canal Boat Store. In case of inclement weather the walk is cancelled.
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Show Business: Irving Berlin’s Hollywood
May 27, 2006 - September 3, 2006 |
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Times: Tue-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 12-5 pm
http://www.michenerartmuseum.org
Location: James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown
Phone: 215-340-9800
Admission: Members: FREE; Non-members: Adults $6.50, Seniors $6, Students/children 6-18 $4, Children under 6 FREE
Al Jolson singing “Blue Skies” in The Jazz Singer; Bing Crosby crooning “White Christmas. These iconic images from Hollywood all sprang from Irving Berlin. For six decades Berlin wrote songs and scores for 20 films. This exhibition illustrates Berlin’s relationship with Hollywood, and the evolution of the film musical. The show includes an audio-visual component that allows visitors to hear and see his work as originally intended; it also features photographs, set and costume designs, drawings and caricatures, models, scrapbooks, posters and album covers.
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5th Annual Buckingham Valley Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
June 10, 2006 - September 30, 2006 |
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Times: Tues-Sat 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Sun Noon to 5:00 p.m.
http://www.pawine.com
Location: Buckingham Valley Vineyards & Winery, Buckingham
Phone: 215-794-7188
Admission: FREE
Visit an eclectic exhibit of contemporary outdoor sculptures by area artists on the grounds of Bucks County's oldes winery. Street address is 1521 Rt 413.
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Diane Burko: Flow
June 10, 2006 - October 15, 2006 |
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Times: Tue-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 12-5 pm
http://www.michenerartmuseum.org
Location: James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown
Phone: 215-340-9800
Admission: Members: FREE; Non-members: Adults $6.50, Seniors $6, Students/children 6-18 $4, Children under 6 FREE
Painter Diane Burko is one of the Philadelphia area’s most celebrated contemporary landscape painters. This exhibition focuses on Burko’s recent work and is the fourth in an ongoing series at the Michener that features contemporary landscape painters.
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Gilding the Lotus: Enriching the Himalayan Collection
June 10, 2006 - October 30, 2006 |
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Times: Museum hours
http://www.philamuseum.org
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Phone: 215-684-7860
Admission: $
Featuring exciting recent additions to the Museum's permanent collections-some on view here for the very first time-this focussed exhibition explores not only the artistic diversity, but also the spiritual significance of gold in Himalayan art. Located in Gallery 232, second floor.
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Dreaming in Black and White-Photography of Julien Levy
June 17, 2006 - September 17, 2006 |
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Times: Museum hours
http://www.philamuseum.org
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Phone: 215-684-7860
Admission: $
In celebration of the centenary of the birth of Julien Levy, the Museum will present a major exhibition surveying Levy's personal collection of photographs. Located in the Berman and Stieglitz Galleries, first floor
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Half Price Bottle of Wine with Dinner
June 25, 2006 - August 27, 2006 |
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Times: Sunday Evenings
http://www.552restaurant.com
Location: 552 Restaurant, Newtown
Phone: 215-968-5300
Join us Sunday evenings for Dinner and Receive 1/2 Off on All Bottles of Wine!
552 Restaurant, 552 Washington Crossing Rd. in Newtown
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The Bizarre and the Beautiful: Silks of the 18th Century
July 1, 2006 - September 2, 2007 |
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Times: museum hours
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Phone: 215-684-7860
In the 18th century silk was undisputable fashion's favorite fabric. This focused exhibition features works including French and English patterned silk dresses worn by some of Philadelphia's most fashionable women of the time. The Bizarre and the Beautiful explores developments in textile design of the 18th century, drawing from the museum's collection.
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Celebrate Korea: A Decade of Collecting
July 7, 2006 - April 2, 2007 |
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Times: museum hours
http://www.philamuseum.org
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Phone: 215-684-7860
To celebrate the expansion of the Korean art program and the 10th anniversary of the Korean Heritage Weekend, the Museum will present this exhibition of approximately 50 works, most of which have been collected since 1997. Accompanied by a bilingual (English and Korean) brochure. Screen paintings, hanging scrolls, furniture, ceramics and more. Highlights include an exquisite group of Koryo dynasty (918-1392) and Choson dynasty (1392-1910) ceramics from the collection of Colonel Stephen McCormick, who donated more than 100 Korean works of art to the museum.
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"Personal Pearl" Exhibit
July 13, 2006 - August 31, 2006 |
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Times: Museum Hours - Tours are available Tuesday through Sunday
http://www.pearl.s.buck.org
Location: Pearl S. Bucks House
Phone: 215-249-0100
Admission: $7.00/ adults; $15/ family; Children 6 and under are FREE
A special exhibit of personal items left in the nooks and crannies of the historic home of Pearl S. Buck, many of which have never before been viewed by the public.
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Todd Stone: Witness
July 22, 2006 - November 5, 2006 |
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Times: Tue-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 12-5 pm
http://www.michenerartmuseum.org
Location: James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown
Phone: 215-340-9800
Admission: Members: FREE; Non-members: Adults $6.50, Seniors $6, Students/children 6-18 $4, Children under 6 FREE
Todd Stone was a 9/11 witness, who spent that tragic day drawing and photographing. He turned his terror and grief into a series of watercolors that record the events of 9/11 as only an eyewitness could. This exhibition features a selection of these powerful images, which have also been exhibited at the New York Historical Society and the Florence Biennale, Italy. Stone is a resident of Bucks County.
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The Arts of War and Peace: Persian Miniatures
July 24, 2006 - December 15, 2006 |
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Times: museum hours
http://www.philamuseum.org
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Phone: 215-684-7860
Featuring a selection of illuminated manuscript pages by Persian artists dating from the 14th through the 17th centuries, this exhibition of miniature paintings highlights the instances of both war and peace.
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Beer & Wine Tastings at the Washington House Restaurant
July 28, 2006 - September 12, 2006 |
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http://www.st94.com
Location: The Washington House Restaurant, Sellersville
Phone: 215-257-5808
The Washington House now has 10 great brews on tap. The lineup will always include Yuengling Lager, Guinness Stout and Michelob Ultra with additional season specialties.
Tasting Schedule (Reservations always recommended, especially on show nights!)
Beer:
August 4: Harpoon Brewery of Boston
August 13: Celtic Beer Tasting as part of Celtic Rock-The-Block Festival
Sept 1: Legacy Brewing Company of Reading, PA
Wine:
Friday July 28: Free Style Flights
Tuesday August 8: Chairman's Selections (Dinner)
Tuesday September 12: A Tour of the Central Coast Region
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Joe Mooney Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit
July 29, 2006 - October 29, 2006 |
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Times: museum hours
http://www.michenerartmuseum.org
Location: James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown
Phone: 215-340-9800
Philadelphia sculptor Joe Mooney creates works in welded steel, making graceful, organic sculptures that often hint at the human body as well as animal and bird forms. He enjoys the contrast between the heavy, rigid steel and the seemingly airy and weightless designs that emerge from his ocy-acetylene torch.
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Lenape Village Tours
July 30, 2006 - October 29, 2006 |
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http://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Location: Churchville Nature Center, Churchville
Phone: 215-357-4005
Admission: Adults, $3; Children 4-12, $2; Children under 4, FREE
Take a tour of the Lenape Village with one of our educators and learn about some of the medicines and wild edibles that the Lenape used 500 years ago.
**Pre-registration is required.**
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Sunday Naturalist Programs
August 20, 2006 - August 27, 2006 |
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http://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Location: Churchville Nature Center, Churchville
Phone: 215-357-4005
August 20 - "Meet the Beetles" - With over 375,000 species, this diverse order of insects outnumbers all othe animal species combined! Come along on this insect safari as we seek out these living armored tanks and investigate their life histories.
August 27 - "Splendid Spiders" - Ever marvel at the beauty of a spider web? Want to learn more about the creatures who create those works of art? Spiders are not only among nature's greatest artists, but also among its best structural engineers and most skilled predators. Come delve into their fascinating world! After a slide presentation, go outside to observe a variety of spiders in their natural habitat.
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Create a Family Tree at the Crayola FACTORY
August 24, 2006 - August 31, 2006 |
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Times: Regular Hours
www.crayola.com/factory
Location: The Crayola FACTORY, Easton
Phone: 610-515-8000
Create a Family Tree at the Crayola FACTORY.
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China Family Picnic
August 27, 2006 |
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Times: Noon - 3:00PM
http://www.pearlsbuck.org
Location: Pearl S. Buck International, Perkasie
Phone: 215-249-0100 x168
Admission: $2/adult, children free
Celebrate adoption with other China adoptive families. Entertainment provided by the Plum Flower Dancers, the Mei-Mei Dancers, and the musical puppetry of Penny and the PineCone People. There will be crafts and games for children. Families are asked to bring a potluck dish to share, a family photo to add to our China Families Quilt, as well as blankets, lawn chairs and toys for outside play.
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China Family Picnic
August 27, 2006 |
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Times: Noon-4:00 p.m.
http://www.pearlsbuck.org
Location: Pearl S. Buck House, Perkasie
Phone: 215-249-0100
Admission: FREE
Continue the tradition of celebrating adoption from China at the 2nd Annual China Family Picnic! Enjoy traditional Chinese dishes, cultural performances and games for the little ones!
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Garden Highlights
August 27, 2006 |
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Times: Noon - 5:00 PM
http://www.pennsburymanor.org
Location: Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville
Phone: 215-946-0400
Admission: Adult $5: Senior $4.50: Child (6-17) $3
Tour the lovely period gardens at William Penn's country plantation.
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