Come enjoy Central Pennsylvania’s largest array of arts, activities and entertainment at the Labor Day weekend KIPONA Celebration. This festival provides family fun for all, and is offered FREE on the banks of the beautiful Susquehanna River!
Event Dates:
Saturday, September 4th – 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 5th – 12:00 Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, September 6th – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Details:
ArtFest, featuring over 150 Artist and Craftspersons
Activities, rides and performances for children and families
Visit the Berks Art Alliance’s 33rd Annual Open Juried Exhibition
Take a break from the summer heat to appreciate fine art created by local Berks County artists.
DATE: August 1 – September 8, 2010 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, August 8, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Reading, 19601 PHONE: 610-374-4600
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: Each year, the Berks Art Alliance invites local Berks County artists to submit work to its juried exhibition; each year, the artwork continues to transform and captivate the viewer. The Berks Art Alliance is a fellowship of professional and amateur artists who foster an atmosphere of stimulation and encouragement, to support the visual arts within the Alliance as well as the community at large.
Looking for a tinsel-free way to celebrate July 25th right here in Berks County? Check out Incendio, who will perform this Sunday at the Gring’s Mill Amphitheater in Wyomissing:
Berks County 2010 Summer Concert Series – Incendio
Back by popular demand, this LA-based Latin guitar world fusion group (that’s a mouthful) features a unique alchemy of composition, technique and performance. At the heart their music is the bold, romantic Spanish guitar, its timeless sound recast in powerful modern arrangements. This concert is FREE and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshments will be available. No rain date. Click here for more information on Berks County’s 2010 Summer Concert Series.
Can you believe Memorial Day Weekend 2010 is here already? Time to fire up the grill and enjoy some time with family and friends. But if you’re looking for something to do beyond the traditional backyard barbeque, here are a few suggestions in the Harrisburg / Camp Hill area:
One of Camp Hill’s longest-running traditions, the 91st Annual Camp Hill Memorial Day Parade will commemorate the men and women who have died in military service to this country. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and starts downtown in the Market St. / N. 25th Street area.
The Harrisburg Area Road Runners Club has details on three runs going on: a 5K this Saturday in Lebanon; a 5K or 5 mile run in Lower Paxton Township this Sunday; and a 5K run/walk in Camp Hill. Details are available via links on the website.
The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council is pleased to host the 2010 Patriot-News Artsfest in Riverfront Park this Saturday through Monday, May 29th through 31st. Kick off your summer by viewing amazing art, listening to great live entertainment and eating fantastic food. The event offers something for everyone!
Looking for something fun to do, but need a little inspiration?
Every once in a while, we all need a break from our routines. But sometimes we just don’t have the time or means for a week’s vacation on the French Riviera. Luckily, we live in a beautiful part of the country – a great, affordable getaway is just a one-tank trip away!
Here are a few helpful links to get your plans in gear:
PAHomePage.com: links to PA parks, entertainment, vineyards, sanctuaries and more.
BnBFinder.com: comprehensive, easy-to-use search engine which allows you to search for bed & breakfasts by region, price and more.
There are so many opportunities for fun and recreation throughout central and southern Pennsylvania. We at Berks & Beyond encourage you to go out and enjoy our beautiful state – at a beautiful time of year.
Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day in Berks County?
Even if you missed last weekend’s Berks County Earth Day 2010 celebration, organized by the Berks County Earth Day Committee, you can still get in on the action.
This Saturday, April 24th, is Wyomissing’s annual Earth Day celebration. The event features: recycling, gardening and alternative fuel education; a “garden art goes green” contest; children’s crafts, activities and games; and refreshments.
Free t-shirts, pine seedlings and ”green” grocery bags will be given out on a first come/first served basis.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, April 24 (rain date Sunday, April 25, 1-4 p.m.)
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Happy Hollow Playground, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Wyomissing
Spring is just around the corner – what kind of home improvement projects do you have on tap?
Whether you’re tackling a major remodel, or just looking for a few new plants for a flower bed, you’ll find the inspiration you need at Reading’s Home & Garden Show. The show, presented by HBA of Berks County, runs from March 12th through the 14th at the Greater Reading Expo Center.
The event features beautiful landscapes, building supplies, poos and spas, as well as informative seminars to ensure the success of your next project.
Ever wonder how we got into the habit of sharing chocolates, cards and romantic dinners every February 14th? While historians are not precisely sure how Valentine’s Day originated, several theories exist. Here are a few:
One idea links Valentine’s Day to an ancient Roman celebration called Lupercalia. Celebrated every February15th, the holiday honored the Roman gods Lupercus and Faunus.
Another theory claims Valentine’s Day has Christian origins, dating back to an early saint and a priest who were both named Valentine. The saint was put to death on February 14th. Over 200 years later, Pope Gelasius named February 14th Valentine’s Day. The priest named Valentine married couples in secret, against the current Emperor’s rules.
Valentine’s Day is also thought to have possibly originated from the idea that birds choose their mates on February 14th.
While Valentine’s Day could have originated from any one of these sources, it is most likely an intermingling of all these traditions and folklore.
Our modern version of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to England and France. The first box of Valentine’s Day candy is said to have been given in the late 1800’s, and the first greeting card, created in the 1400’s, was actually a Valentine’s Day card. It’s currently on display at the British Museum in London.
Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Southern Pennsylvania?
Click here for gift and dinner ideas in Reading, PA.
Click here for quick links to hotels, florists and more in York, PA.
Wintertime is the perfect time to explore one of Harrisburg’s greatest treasures – The State Museum of Pennsylvania. Located at 300 North Street, this interactive museum covers all aspects of Pennsylvania’s history and holds extensive collections relating to some of America’s most significant events.
From January 24 through May 2, 2010, the museum will host the traveling exhibition Tusks! Ice Age Mammoths and Mastodons. The exhibit tells the story of modern elephant’s extinct relatives who roamed much of North America until the end of the last Ice Age.
The exhibition opening marks the debut of The State Museum’s newly remounted Marshalls Creek Mastodon, one of the most significant fossil specimens recovered from Pennsylvania.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.
General admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children and senior citizens.
For more information on Tusks! as well as other programs, exhibitions, and events at The State Museum, click on www.statemuseumpa.org.
This year’s ”Toughest Job in Berks County” contest is underway. Are you up to the challenge?
If your job is physically or mentally challenging – or just plain dirty – we want to hear from you. Submit a brief video (one minute or less) of yourself on the job, explaining why you have the toughest job in Berks County. We’ll select our winner on March 18th, 2010 during the Reading Royals hockey game.
To give you an idea of what we’re looking for, take a look at Dave Herb’s video. Dave currently holds the title of “Toughest Job in Berks County”. Here’s why:
Submit Your Video Today
You don’t have to get fancy to win this contest. Remember, videos will be judged based upon the jobs themselves – not video production quality. So, what are you waiting for? Get shooting and submit your video to Berks & Beyond today. You could win $1,000 and the title “Toughest Job in Berks County”.
