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Malvern Prep’s 4th Annual ‘Empty Bowls’

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:28:20 +0000

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Ceramics for Social Change

On Monday, Jan. 16, students, parents, teachers, family and friends will gather on the campus of Malvern Prep to raise money to benefit the area’s homeless population. The 4th annual event is called Empty Bowls, and it combines Malvern’s love of clay with the school’s dedication to community service. On Martin Luther King Day, a designated national day of service, Malvern is seeking to build on the more than $27,500 raised in the first three years of Empty Bowls.

Empty Bowls begins at 7:00 p.m. in Dougherty Hall and is open to the general public. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child ten and under, and are available at www.malvernprep.org.

Empty Bowls is a months-long labor of love at Malvern, and is part of the national Empty Bowls movement, a national organization that has been supporting thousands of these events worldwide since 1990. Members of the Malvern community have created well over 800 ceramic bowls, both in the classroom and during nine open studio days held from October through January. Those bowls will be used at the event to serve a simple meal of donated soup and bread.

Guests choose a bowl to use that day and to keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls, and therefore hungry people, in the world. Additional bowls are also on sale at the event, along with silent auction pieces donated by students and area artists. All proceeds are donated to Bethesda Project, an organization that works to reaffirm the dignity of our homeless brothers and sisters in Philadelphia.

Empty Bowls is being chaired this year by Malvern Prep seniors Austin Velte of West Chester, Julian Venonsky of Malvern, and Ryan Wheeler of Havertown. “I’ve been involved with Empty Bowls for four years, and I believe it is a great event for the community,” said Velte. “It realizes the strength of Malvern’s art program and applies it for a good cause.”

“Empty Bowls is all about using your talents to help others,” said Wheeler. “We all have talents but it’s what we do with those talents that make us who we are. Empty Bowls instills this in all who are involved and, hopefully, in all who attend the event.”

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2011 Holiday Tree Guide

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:10:27 +0000

Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…

Linvilla Orchards

137 West Knowlton Road
Media, PA
610-876-7116
Hours: Thru December 23rd
Monday thru Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5pm
www.linvillaorchards.com

Cut your own Christmas tree and start your own Linvilla Orchards new, annual family tradition! With over 30,000 trees planted on thirty acres, your family is sure to find the perfect tree at Linvilla. You are provided with a saw and you actually cut the tree down. Staff will then haul it back to the market, wrap it, and secure it to your vehicle. If cutting your own tree is a bit much for you, there are plenty of pre-cut trees available in the Farm Market. Children can visit with Santa every Saturday and Sunday from Noon-3pm through December 24th.

The popular farm is decked head to toe in holiday garb and gorgeous greenery for the season! See their Christmasland display and visit with the animals in their winter coats. Linvilla’s Christmas Shop & Garden Center features wreaths, freshly cut trees, greens & holly, decorations, fruit and gift baskets, Christmas gifts, hot mulled cider & children’s crafts.

There is the final popular Caroling Hayride of the season Saturday, December 17th at 5 pm and 6:30pm where families can enjoy a hayride and then sing carols around the campfire while enjoying yummy apple cider and roasting marshmallows.

Bustard’s Christmas Trees

2210 Bustard Road
Lansdale, PA
610-584-4058
Hours: Open Daily 9am-9pm
www.bustardschristmastrees.com

Bustard’s Christmas Trees has been a family business since 1929. They care about their customers and strive to provide quality service and assistance in selecting the correct tree and greenery for your home. And, if you are not quite sure what greens or decorations you might need, they have knowledgeable staff members to assist you.

Bustard’s specialize in large trees and offer: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir.

To insure the freshest trees, Bustard’s cuts throughout the holiday season. And, they offer free yummy hot chocolate on the weekends!

ShadyBrook Farm

931 Stony Hill Road
Yardley, PA
215-968-1670
Hours: 5-9pm
www.shadybrookfarm.com

Christmas trees have arrived at Yardley’s ShadyBrook Farm. They also have a huge selection of fresh wreaths, swags, and other greenery. You can find everything you need for a perfect holiday season! While at ShadyBrook, experience the magic of millions of lights illuminating acres of farmland during their popular Holiday Light Show with whimsical holiday displays and familiar characters. Drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on a moonlit hayride.

In addition, ShadyBrook offers horse-drawn evening hayrides daily through December 30th (except 12/24 & 25) 5PM-9PM – $12/person. Please call 215-968-1670 for reservations. Private horse-drawn carriage rides are available as well. See their website for full details.

Last but not least, visit Santa’s Village where kids can tell Santa all of their Christmas wishes and have their picture taken. Then take a stroll through ShadyBrook’s Farm Market. They have everything you need for a great holiday!

Varner's country-chic Wreath Shoppe is filled with hundreds of adorable ornaments, wreathes, roping, holly, greens, swags and mistletoe!

Varner’s Farms

746 South Trappe Road
Collegeville, PA
610-489-8878
Hours: Christmas Tree Harvest thru December 23rd
Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm;
Closed Sundays
*Choose-n-cut fields close at 4:30 daily
Closed December 23rd at 4:30pm
www.varnerfarms.net

Varner’s Farms in Collegeville has a beautiful selection of Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, and White Pine this season. On Mondays thru Saturdays, along with tractor wagons, visitors can enjoy teams of Belgian Draft horses to take them to cut their own Christmas tree-weather permitting. Varner’s also has fresh cut trees available everyday. The fresh cut trees are harvested once a week throughout the season.
Varner’s country-chic Wreath Shoppe is filled with hundreds of adorable ornaments, wreathes, roping, holly, greens, swags and mistletoe. Don’t forget to see the new look in the train shoppe. Families and visitors can warm up and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate or hot cider, as they listen to Christmas Carols and choose the perfect tree.

Varner’s will have a Live Nativity Saturday, December 19th at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Refreshments will be served and they will offer a special time of fellowship afterwards.

The farm will close on Friday, December 23rd at 4:30pm for the season and will reopen the Wednesday after Labor Day.

Wiggins Christmas Trees

1301 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA
610-344-7822
Hours: Open Daily 9am-9pm
wigginschristmastrees.com

Wiggins Christmas Trees has been family owned and operated since 1972. All Christmas trees are proudly grown in Chester County. Table top trees start at $19.95. Wiggins Precut lot is a full service operation.

Customer just needs to select a tree(s).

Choose from thousands of trees
Trees are cut as needed on a weekly basis
Individually priced at reasonable prices
6′-10′ Douglas Fir – cut from our farms
6′-10′ Fraser Fir – grown in Pennsylvania
Balled Trees – individually priced

Or, customers can visit one of Wiggins’ Tree Farms and cut their own tree.
See Wiggins’ website for further details.

An annual beloved tradition at Merrymead is the Live Nativity with narration and song presented by a local church the weekend before Christmas. There will be two shows on Saturday, December 19th 6:30pm and 8:00pm and one show on Sunday, December 20th 6:30pm. The Live Nativity setting takes place outside, so be sure to dress warm!

Merrymead Farms

2222 Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA
610-584-4410
Hours: Mon – Sat: 8:00am-9:00pm
Sun: 10:00am-9:00pm
www.merrymead.com

Looking for the perfect fresh cut Christmas tree? Merrymead provides beautiful fresh cut local fir trees – Douglas, Fraser, and Concolor Fir. All their trees can be drilled for the Stand Straight tree stand.
They will shake, bale, and load your tree – all you have to do is pick out your favorite one! Their holly house is filled with a variety of wreathes – Balsam, Douglas Fir, Mixed Noble Fir, and Fraser Fir. Rolls of white pine roping and a mixture of swags, greens, door charms, cemetery sprays and holly are perfect for the Christmas season.

Buzz: Color Me Mine’s Kid’s Night Out!

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:02:03 +0000

Photo courtesy of Heather O’Mara Photography

Color Me Mine has great events all holiday season! Become a fan of their Facebook page to stay in the know about fun happenings at their popular Wayne locale.

Wayne’s popular Color Me Mine is hosting its third fun ‘Kid’s Night Out’ party on Friday, November 18th from 6pm to 8:30pm!

A paint your own pottery art studio that caters to children and adults, Color Me Mine specializes in parties, birthdays, showers, camp activities, workshops, painting classes, anniversaries, auctions, fundraisers, team building, gifts, and just plain old painting fun.

This Friday’s KNO event is an awesome opportunity for parents to dine out in downtown Wayne, run errands, get holiday shopping done or enjoy some well-deserved quiet time while the kiddos paint a handprint turkey plate!

KNO is available to children between the ages of 6 and 13. Complimentary pizza will be provided along with games and fun activities. Please contact Color Me Mine directly to reserve your space today as they expect this event to sell out! Email: wayne@colormemine.com or call the studio directly at 610-687-9777.

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Color Me Mine is located at 109 West Lancaster Avenue in downtown Wayne. Visit their website at wayne.colormemine.com. Their hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: 610-687-9777

Color Me Mine is available for birthday parties and private events!

Fall 2011 Apple Picking Guide

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:51:12 +0000

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

With fall in full swing, AroundMainLine.com has put together the perfect guide for apple picking around the Delaware Valley.

The leaves are turning, the temperatures are dropping and the apple picking season is most definitely upon us! With fall in full swing, AroundMainLine.com has put together the perfect guide for apple picking around the Delaware Valley. Our local orchards and farms are an integral part of the region’s culture and community and we could not think of a better way to celebrate them!

Here’s to lots of fun adventures, great memories and of course…yummy apples!

Cheers,
Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com

Berks County

Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market
40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, PA
Web: weaversorchard.com
Facebook: Click here to become a Facebook fan
Twitter: @WeaversOrchard
Phone: 610-856-7300
Seasonal Hours (May-October): Monday-Friday 8-7; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday
Winter Hours (November-April): Monday-Friday 8-6; Saturday 8-5; Closed Sunday
Details: Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market is a fourth generation family farm nestled in the scenic hills of Berks County, just 15 minutes south of Reading, Pennsylvania. The orchard farm market is open year-round featuring fresh, local and homegrown fruits and vegetables. Choose from a variety of bakery fresh pies, pastries and artisan breads, deli sandwiches and cold cuts, free-range meat from local Pennsylvania farms, hormone-free dairy products and much more. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Berks County just 15 minutes south of Reading, between Morgantown and Green Hills on route 10, Weaver’s Orchard is a destination for family fun in Pennsylvania, offering many activities for the family such as festivals, wholesome entertainment and educational events throughout the year.

Snipes Farm, Nursery and Golf
890 W. Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA
Web: snipesfarm.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 215-295-1138
Email: info8@snipesfarm.com
Hours: Open Daily 9am to 4pm
Details: Sister and brother team, Susan Snipes-Wells and Jonathan Snipes, manage the family farm. They hold a vision that Snipes Farm is a green jewel in congested lower Bucks County. A love of the land and a spirit of peace guide the Snipes family, and the many dedicated Snipes employees, as they work to keep the farm a beautiful and welcoming place for the public. A lot has changed since James and Joan Moon arrived in Bucks County in 1682, but 323 years later Snipes Farm’s 150 acres of recreation, fruit orchards and ancient trees still welcome visitors. Apple picking runs through Oct. 30th based on crop availability.

Solebury Orchards
3325 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA
Web: soleburyorchards.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 215-297-8079
Email: mail@soleburyorchards.com
Hours: Thurs to Sunday 9am to 6pm
Details: Solebury Orchards, located in the center of scenic Bucks County, grows peaches, apples, blueberries, raspberries and other fruits. The farm is well known for its high quality fruits which are available from summer through winter at the Solebury Orchards Market. Increasingly popular at the orchard is pick your own, where customers can enjoy themselves surrounded by beautiful fields of berries and orchards. During weekends in September and October there are wagon rides through the orchards for apple picking. All pick-your-own fruit is priced by the pound for whatever you pick, with no additional charges. Apple picking is available through Nov. 7th rain or shine.

Chester County

Highland Orchards
11000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester, PA
Web: highlandorchards.net
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 610-269-3494
Email: events@highlandorchards.net
Hours: Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm, picking registration ends daily at 5pm.
Details: With over 200 acres of growing crops, Highland boasts twenty varieties of apples. And, you can bet there is plenty of activity this time of year on the farm-from hayrides, a kid korral, scarecrow building and more. Check the orchard blog on their website for daily updates on available apples and upcoming events.

Delaware County

Linvilla Orchards, Media

Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA
Web: linvillaorchards.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Twitter: @ILoveThatPlace
Phone: 610-876-8796
Email: apples@linvilla.com
Hours: Farm Market & Pumpkinland: Sunday-Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-9pm
Details: Pick your own apples 9am-6pm every day at Linvilla Orchards. Their Pumpkinland Harvest Festival runs through November 6th. Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lure of the harvest season, local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples. Group programs are available for school and camp tours, evening hayrides with campfires and birthday parties. Hop on a tractor at Linvilla for a harvest hay ride and enjoy a scenic and fun tour of their fields and orchards.

Lehigh County

County Line Orchard
9200 Kings Highway, Kempton, PA
Web: clorchard.com
Facebook:Click here to become a Facebook fan
Phone: 610-756-6411
Email: todds@enter.net
Hours: July through October: Fri., Sat. and Sun. 10am to 6pm; November: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
Details: Apple picking at County Line runs from September through mid November. Varieties still available for picking include: Melrose, Rome, Ida Red, Suncrisp and Goldrush.

Strawberry Acres
1767 Clearview Road, Coplay, PA
Web: strawberryacres.com
Phone: 610-262-8484
Email: upikfruit@verizon.net
Hours: Monday through Friday 9a.m. to 7p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5p.m.; Sunday from 11am to 5 pm
Details: Strawberry Acres provides picking containers and rides to the field. No ladders are needed to pick your own fruit. On weekends during the fall, they offer a hayride through the orchard during operating hours. It’s a fifteen minute ride with a beautiful view of Lehigh Gap and the Blue Mountain. They also offer kids crafting events for fun fall crafts to bring home to mom and dad. This takes place at 11am on Saturdays in September and October in the Johnny Appleseed Schoolhouse. A different craft each weekend—so visitors can come for one or all craft days. Recommended for children ages 5 to 10. Reservation not needed, but preferred for supply purchasing. Minimal fee. Pony Rides: Available to all riders, weekends only! Riders are led by experienced handlers.

For a complete list of locales and times for apple picking across the region, visit: www.pickyourown.org

Buzz: Linvilla Orchards’ Annual Apple Festival

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:56:51 +0000

Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Wondering what to do with all the apples you’ve just gathered at Linvilla? Visit FoodInJars blogger Marisa McClellan’s cooking demonstration at 4 p.m. She will be sure you leave with a few fun and yummy ideas!

Build some delicious family memories as you pick-your-own apples at Linvilla Orchards during the Apple Festival on September 24 and 25, beginning at 8 a.m.

The weekend includes tons of fun for the young—and the young at heart—including: hayrides, pony rides, face painting, children’s entertainment, costumed characters, games & contests, music, apple treats and recipes, candy apples, Pumpkinland and lunch at the Linvilla Grill.

With 25 apple varieties to pick from—including Pink Lady, Mutsu and Jonagold—you’ll find your perfect apple for baking, applesauce, snacking and more. The Farm Market will be carrying their famous apple pie, fresh apple cider and delicious apple butter.

If you’re a hard-core apple lover, chow down at the Apple Pie Eating Contest to win the champion title and a prize. There will be three age brackets: 6-10, 11-16 and 17 and older. Bring your camera to capture the bushels of fun!

Looking for entertainment for the kids? The event will be hosted by Officer Offbeat, the Juggling Jester of Justice, with music, games and prizes beginning at 11 a.m. Make sure the kids find the costumed characters at various times throughout the day! Handyman Rob will be making his appearance at 11:30 a.m., the Traveling Train at 1 p.m., and the Absorbent Sea Creature at 2:15 p.m. Ultimate kid entertainer, Bill Kerwood will be giving a performance beginning at 3 p.m.

Wondering what to do with all the apples you’ve just gathered? Visit FoodInJars blogger Marisa McClellan’s cooking demonstration at 4 p.m. She will be sure you leave with a few ideas.

While you’re visiting Pumpkinland, get lost in a straw bale or cornfield maze, have your face painted, check out the Jack-O-Lantern exhibit, cruise the rails on a fall train ride, tap your foot to the live music and enjoy the fields ripe for harvest on an autumn hayride.

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Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre family farm dedicated to agriculture, education and entertainment. To learn more, visit www.linvilla.com or call 610-876-7116.

Linvilla Orchards Entertainment Garden is located at 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA.

Buzz: Anthropologie’s Devon Horse Show Events

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:23:31 +0000

Featured homepage photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography. Article photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography.

Anthropologie’s Cottage is hosting five special shopping events at the Devon Horse Show.
Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

Anthropologie’s Cottage returns to this week’s 115th celebration of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. One of the Main Line’s most popular boutiques, Anthropologie is hosting five special events starting tonight and wrapping up Thursday evening, June 2nd.

Anthropologie’s Five Days of Celebration at the Devon Horse Show

Thursday, May 26
Devon-Aire Social
Savor wine and cheese with Anthro’s personal shoppers
6 – 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 29
Doggie Appreciation
Fetch your pup for an afternoon with Main Line Animal Rescue
1 – 3 p.m.

Monday, May 30
Shop For A Cause
Come dressed in your Anthropologie best!
10% of day’s proceeds will benefit Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc.
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 31
Children’s Day
Bring your little ones for face painting and fun
3 – 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 2
Devon Grand Prix
Enjoy light fare and live music by local guitarist Scott Wham
7 – 9 p.m.

The 115th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair runs May 26th through June 5th.

Tickets for DHS are available over the phone, 610-688-2554, or via www.devonhorseshow.org.

Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Country Fair area opens around 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping. The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.

General admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Reserved grandstand tickets are available ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the performance.

Giveaway: Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Wayne’s Popular PBandU!

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 22:28:33 +0000

Photos courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

Two lucky AML fans will win a $25 gift certificate to treat themselves, family and friends to yummy creations at PBandU!

This giveaway has ended. Thank you to everyone who participated. The winners are AML fans Mikey and Joe.

In less than a year, Wayne’s funky and fun eatery, PBandU, has become a staple of Main Line moms, teenagers and everyone who has a love for all things peanut butter—and purposefully creative.

Located in the heart of downtown Wayne two doors down from Gum Drops and Sprinkles, PBandU enables you to create a peanut butter experience that’s anything but ordinary. Foodies can enjoy an endless array of combinations—from jelly to bananas to bacon to pickles!

How to Participate:

Comment here between Sunday, May 22nd and Thursday May 26th at 9pm for a chance to treat yourself to a great experience at PBandU!

Two winners will be selected to receive a $25 gift certificate.

And, be sure to stop in at PBandU during the Wayne Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30th!

Click here to read the full profile on PBandU on AML.

GOOD LUCK PBandU FANS!

PBandU – Wayne

Location: 163 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087

Phone: 484-367-7799

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Thurs: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Website: www.pbandu.com

Facebook: Join PBandU on Facebook

Twitter: PBandU

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5. ODDS OF WINNING. The odds of winning this Promotion depend on the number of eligible entries received.
6. Winner will be announced on aroundmainline.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/aroundmainline) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/aroundmainline).

Buzz: The 115th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair!

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:26:32 +0000

Featured photo and jumping photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography. Hat contest photo courtesy of Brenda Carpenter Photography.

Follow the Devon Horse Show on facebook for exciting updates and developing show details!
Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

The Main Line’s most beloved Spring tradition returns as the 115th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair runs May 26th through June 5th. The Horse Show, or as Main Liners refer to it ‘DHS,’ is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States.

This year Devon welcomes Wells Fargo as its official presenting sponsor, and Wells Fargo will also serve as the title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Devon, held Thursday, June 2nd. The iconic Wells Fargo Stagecoach will perform in exhibition on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Devon benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital, to which it has donated nearly $14 million in the past four decades.

The show opens with the traditional Junior Weekend, featuring equitation classes on Thursday, with ponies and junior hunter and jumper classes contested Friday and Saturday.

Devon Horse Show 2011 Special Events

Thursday, May 26 – Family Day #1, Sponsored by Hartstrings. Children 12 and under will be admitted to the grounds at no charge. Free children’s raffle with drawings throughout the day! Specials at the fair and midway.
Saturday, May 28th, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Children’s Day. Free General Admission for the first 700 children (12 and under) courtesy of The Cambridge School. Everyone from toddlers to teens can enjoy a variety of activities in the Pavilion. The cost is $4.00 per activity. Meet at the back of the Picnic Grove next to the Pavilion (across from the Garden Café).
Sunday, May 29th, 1:00. Devon Doggie Parade – Free General Admission tickets to the first 300 children (12 and under) courtesy of Braxtons. Show off your pup in two categories; Pup/Human Companion Look Alike, and Devon Doggie Fashionista. Three prizes in each category. First place winners will be invited to parade in the Dixon Oval on Grand Prix evening!
Tuesday, May 31st – Family Day #2. Specials at the fair and midway.

- Sodas: popcorn BOGO, smoothies $1 off, Sodas 2/$3
- Hamburgers: $1/Devon special
- Midway: $2 off wristband
- Tea Cart: $2 off Devon Special & Tea Sandwich sampler

Ladies Day at Devon is on Wednesday, June 1st with the beloved Devon Hat Contest emceed by Carson Kressley.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Carpenter Photography

Tuesday, May 31st, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (ongoing). Guided Back Barn Tours. Go “behind-the-scenes” and visit some of the most interesting areas of the Show. Look through a barn, or tour an equine ambulance, all the while learning about Devon and its history. Meet for this walking tour at the back of the Picnic Grove (across from the Garden Café). Free.
Wednesday, June 1st, 10:00am -4:00 p.m. Ladies Day at Devon. Devon Hat Contest (10 -11:30 a.m.) sponsored by Cartier. The event begins with registration at the Pavilion at 10 a.m, followed by a stroll along the promenade route passing the judges.
Sunday, June 5th – Last Day of Country Fair! All flowers and plants used to decorate the Show grounds will be sold at special discount rates in the Dixon Oval. The sale begins at 12:30 p.m. – don’t be late for the best selection.

For more information on any of the following special events please call 610-525-2533.

Tickets for DHS are available over the phone, 610-688-2554, or via www.devonhorseshow.org.

General admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Reserved grandstand tickets are available ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the performance.

Buzz: Narberth Sidewalk Sale and Circus

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:52:51 +0000

Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Narberth’s Nannygoat Antiques will serve fun beverages for the three day event. For First Friday May 6th, they will have a wine and cheese party from 5pm to 9pm.

Mother’s Day always means a big weekend in Narberth, with a Sidewalk Sale, First Friday, plus the circus coming to town. The Sidewalk Sale runs all day Friday May 6th, and the First Friday activities get underway after 5pm. Some of Narberth’s funkiest stores have drinks and snacks, and are open late for that last-minute, but totally unique, Mother’s Day gift. The restaurants have First Friday drink and meal specials.

The fun continues Saturday May 7th, with outdoor shopping all day, an 11:30am Dance Xpress performance at the Station Circle, and circus performances at 1:00, 4:30, and 7:30 at Narberth Park. Get circus tickets at Borough Hall or call 610-664-2840. From Noon to 4pm, the Narberth Business Association will be running “kiddie trains” on Haverford Ave from downtown Narberth to the Circus and back.

For more details on these or any Narberth events, see the calendar at www.narberthonline.com.

Buzz: The Philadelphia Science Festival

admin — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:37:25 +0000

Photos courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

The Philadelphia Science Festival is a citywide collaboration April 15-28 showcasing the impact of science and technology past, present and future.

The Philadelphia Science Festival, the city’s first foray into a comprehensive celebration and collaboration that reaches the scientist in all of us, kicked off Friday, April 15th and runs through Thursday, April 28th. There will be dozens of a broad range, and mostly free, events spread out across the city.

In answer to President Obama’s call for action to “out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world,” the Festival brings together more than 100 organizations of varying sizes and missions for an unprecedented collaboration – resulting in a truly Philadelphia-wide event fueled by the best scientific and educational resources the region has to offer.

For two weeks, the Festival will showcase how vital science and technology are to everyday life with an ambitious range of programs designed to engage and intrigue. Presented by The Dow Chemical Company and organized by The Franklin Institute with a grant from The National Science Foundation, the Festival is part of a national movement to make science hands-on and accessible. It builds on the city’s rich history of originality and invention with dozens of free events at museums, schools, libraries and even street corners and concert halls.

Be sure to follow the Philadelphia Science Festival on Facebook and Twitter

The complete calendar of events is now available on the Festival website, philasciencefestival.org.

Become a fan of the Philadelphia Science Festival on Facebook.

Follow the Philadelphia Science Festival on Twitter: PHLScienceFest

In addition, The Festival will include a series of Science Cafés, food-science events with partners like Yards Brewery, Philadelphia City Food Tours and the Kite & Key. A “sampling” of those events includes:

“Flavor Tripping:” The Magical Miracle Berry
Monday, April 18, 6pm | Continental Restaurant
SOLD OUT
One little red berry can change everything. Pop one of these miracle fruits into your mouth and lemons become sweet and chocolate, well, doesn’t taste anything like chocolate. Before you experiment, you’ll learn about how we taste and what is behind these unexpected sensations. Reservation required. ($)
COLLABORATORS: MONELL CENTER, LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, STARR RESTAURANTS

Melting Moments of Delight: The Science of Chocolate
Friday, April 22, 6pm | Artisserie Chocolate Cafe
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What makes the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree so darn good? Learn how it’s converted into chocolate while you savor free samples with cocoa scientists from Mars, Incorporated and taste experts from the Monell Center.
COLLABORATORS: MONELL CENTER, MARS, INCORPORATED

From Hops to Stein: The Science of Beer
Saturday, April 23, 7pm | Yards Brewery
Discover the magic behind brewing and the ways in which our taste buds and noses (yes, noses!) process these sudsy delights. While you’re here, quaff a pint of the specially-brewed, limited-edition Philadelphia Science Festival Beer. Ticket Required
Tickets are $20. Click here to purchase tickets on tickeleap.com.
COLLABORATORS: THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, YARDS, MONELL CENTER, TWO GUYS ON BEER

There will also be a series of Neighborhood Science events offered at more than 50 community centers, parks, gardens and Free Library branches across the region; and joint programming with the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), such as the Philadelphia debut of a modern dance piece called “The Perfect Flower” on April 25. The “jumping off” point for the Festival is a stunt called The Big Jump, where students across Philadelphia will simultaneously jump at 11am on Friday, April 15 to see if their combined effort can generate a seismic event. It is followed the next day by a free Science Carnival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in conjunction with the Philadelphia Book Festival’s Street Fair.

To learn more, visit PhilaScienceFestival.org or call 215-448-1128.