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I would love to zipline through towering trees soaring high above the ground. There’s just one problem, though: I have a fear of heights that I don’t expect to get over anytime soon. Ziplining seems adventurous to me, but then so does riding a rollercoaster. For many, those activities are fun but not especially daring.

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ecause of the abundance of limestone in Pennsylvania, visitors have plenty of beautiful caves to explore throughout the state. Limestone caves are known to be the deepest and longest in the world. Because limestone is soluble, it dissolves over time, forming underground rooms and passages. Rainwater picks up carbon dioxide in the air, forming a very weak solution of carbonic acid that over time dissolves limestone and forms a cave. It is this same water that creates the amazing formations known as stalagmites and stalactites. These incredible formations create sculptures that are still being shaped by the hands of an unseen artist.

No matter the season, there simply is no bad time to go on a cave tour since the temperature in each cave stays the same year-round. The underground world of these caves is marvelous. Though we cannot boast having the largest caverns in the U.S., Pennsylvania caves are among the most unique.

Cave Basics Attire: Pennsylvania caves average between 48 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit, so a light jacket or sweater is recommended. Shoes appropriate for rough terrain and slippery surfaces are highly recommended; heels and sandals are highly discouraged.

Strollers and Wheelchairs: For obvious reasons, these caves are not handicapped- accessible and wheelchairs are prohibited. Strollers are also not permitted in the caves and though front baby carriers are acceptable, back baby carriers are not recommended. Also, the use of walking sticks is not permitted inside most caves.

Photography: Although most caverns allow cameras in the caves, some do not allow video recorders. Consult websites for details.

Note: Hours and prices of these caverns are subject to change. Consult websites before visiting.

Photo courtesy of the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau

tation such as windmills and animals - this course is all cave.

Address: (GPS address) 1065 Skyline Drive, Farmington, PA 15445.

Important: Please see the website’s “Directions” page.

Phone: 724-438-3003 Website: www.laurelcaverns.com Pillar of Hercules, Laurel Caverns Admission: Traditional Tour: Adults - $12, Youth (kindergarten to grade 12) - $10. Modified Tour: Adults Pennsylvania Caverns $11, Youth (kindergarten to grade 12) - $9.

Preschool children with adult - free Laurel Caverns Park in Hopwood, Season: Open April 20 through Oct. 30 Fayette County, is Pennsylvania’s largest Days/Hours: Every day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 cavern, with more than 3 miles of passagp.m. (last tour departs) es. The cave is situated below a privately Other: spelunking – rappelling – visitors owned geological preserve. The cavern is center – souvenir shop – gemstone panclosed to the public from November to ning – observation deck – miniature golf April because of its cold weather residents – Laurel Caverns is the largest natural bat Coral Caverns in Manns Choice, hibernaculum in the state.

Bedford County, holds the distinction of Situated above Chestnut Hill, the first being the only known fossilized coral reef ridge along the Appalachian Mountains cavern. The main feature of Coral Caverns in Pennsylvania, the observation deck alis the large wall containing the fossils of lows views of five counties. On clear days, coral and other sea creatures said to have the Pittsburgh skyline can be seen. Inside, been buried eons ago when Pennsylvania the traditional guided tour takes visitors is believed to have been partially covered through approximately 20 percent of the by sea. The fossils are shaped like sea cave. Though steps and inclines are exworms, clams and other creatures. Along pected on the one-hour tour, guests will the tour visitors are able to see cave ribnot have to climb over rocks. There is a bons, stalagmites, stalactites and cave modified 30-minute tour available for coral. In a small room in the back there is a those who wish to avoid steep slopes and cave chimney, which reaches 60 feet. steps.

Bill, the cave’s owner, usually conducts One of the unique features of Laurel the guided tours, which last between 30 Caverns Park is Kavernputt, the largest and 45 minutes. There are some steps, simulated cave in the world. It was built to and the floor can be a little slippery. create the cave experience for those with physical limitations that restrict them from Address: 123 Cavern St., Manns Choice, using the natural cave. Kavernputt is an PA 15550 18-hole miniature golf course that can be Phone: 814-977-9570 played from a wheelchair. It was designed Website: www.touralleghenies.com/destito educate players by featuring a unique nation/Corral-Caverns aspect of Laurel Cavern at each hole. You Admission: Adults - $12, Children 12 and won’t find typical miniature golf ornamen-

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under - $6 (cash preferred) Season: Open mid-May through September Days/Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but you may call for a visit any time.

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Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks is located in Huntingdon, close

to Raystown Lake. Interpretive tours of both caverns take approximately one hour. Among the speleothems (cave formations) guests can expect to see are crystals, calcite, stalactites and massive flowstones.

In addition to regular tours, the site hosts several events throughout the year.

One of the most anticipated is Discovery Days, which pays tribute to the Dunlavy family’s 85 years as owners and stewards of the caverns. This year’s event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. More information on Discovery Days and other popular family events can be found on the website.

Address: 7703 William Penn Highway, U.S. Route 22, Huntingdon, PA 16652 Phone: 814-643-0268 Website: www.lincolncaverns.com Admission: Adults - $14.98, Children 4 to

12 - $8.48, Seniors - $13.98 Season: March through December, with January and February by appointment Days/Hours: Hours vary by season - check website.

Other: visitors center – gift shop – gemstone panning – nature trails – picnic pavilions – meditation chapel – educational field trips – birthday parties – on-site campground

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Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park in Centre Hall, Centre County, holds the distinction of being America’s only underwater cave.

The 45-minute interpretive tour by flat-bottom boat takes guests through passageways into large rooms where flowstone, curtains, cascades and draperies can be seen. Sparkling stalactites and stalagmites formed in fam i l i a r- l o o k i n g Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park

shapes are seen throughout the tour.

There are 48 steps leading to the cave’s main entrance, which is not handicappedaccessible.

Cave tours are not the only tours available to Penn’s Cave guests. The popular Farm-Nature-Wildlife Tour allows visitors to see bears, bison, wolves, bighorn sheep and the cave’s icon, the mountain lion. Like the cave tour, it aims to be both entertaining and educational.

The Cave Rock Mountain Tour is a fully guided, two-hour off-road experience that is design for adventure-seekers. The trail guides take tourgoers to the mountaintop across 1,600 acres of private trails.

Jeeps travel over obstacles and ravines where passengers will see amazing mountain vistas. These tours are available June through November and by advance reservation.

Address: 222 Penns Cave Road, Centre Hall, PA 16828 Phone: 814-364-1664 Website: www. pennscave.com Admission: Adults - $17.99, Children 2 to 12 - $9.99, Seniors - $16.99, under 2 free. Separate fee for Farm-Nature-Wildlife Tour. Combo tour admission available.

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Season: Open daily March though November, weekends in February and December, closed in January and select holidays Days/Hours: Hours vary by season – check website.

Other: Farm-Nature-Wildlife Tour – Prospect Pete’s Miners Maze – Cave Rock Mountain Tour – gemstone panning – visitors center – Cave Café

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Woodward Cave in Woodward, Centre County, is one of the largest caverns in Pennsylvania. The 50-minute guided tour of the cave features five rooms including the 200-foot-long “Hall of Statues,” where guests can see the 14-foot “Tower of Babel.” This impressive stalagmite is the largest in Pennsylvania. Another spacious room is the “Ballroom,” where square dances, banquets and other events have taken place.

Woodward Cave offers an easily walked tour, but is also one of the colder caves in Pennsylvania, with a constant 48-degree temperature.

The meadow adjacent to the cave boasts some of the most rare and beautiful wildflowers in the state. In season, the Lily Trout Meadow is alive with more than a dozen native Pennsylvania wildflowers.

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Crystal Lake at Echo Dell, Indian Echo Caverns

A trip to Woodward Cave could easily become a weekend getaway since the property is home to a campground with accommodations for tent camping to cabin rentals.

Address: 148 Woodward Cave Drive, Woodward, PA 16882. Note: Some map-

ping services are unreliThe Ballroom, Crystal Cave able. Please consult “Directions” page on website.

Phone: 814-349-9800 Website: www.woodwardcave.com Admission: Adults - $11, Children 4 to 12 - $5.50, under 4 - free Season: Mid-April through mid-October Days/Hours: Open daily from Memorial Day weekend though Labor Day. Weekends only before Memorial Day weekend and after Labor Day. Other: gift shop – Gem Mill Junction – Petting Barn Yard – playground – picnic Hours vary by season.

Other: camping – cabins – guesthouse area – banquet/party facility – school and (off-site) – gift shop (campground) – Scouting programs – summer camps school and Scouting programs – wildflowCrystal Cave in Kutztown, Berks er preserve County, was Pennsylvania’s first show cave Echo Dell, Indian Echo Caverns when owner Samuel Kohler announced located just outside Hershey, Dauphin the Grand Illumination in 1872. Today, visiCounty, is a geological marvel that offers tors are taken on a 55-minute tour, which visitors a 45-minute tour that starts in the includes a 13-minute film about the hisspacious Indian Ballroom. A knowledge- tory of the cave as well as the geology of able guide leads guests through narrow caves in general. Though the cave is not passages and open rooms where sta- wheelchair-accessible, iron railing and lagmites, flowstone and columns can be concrete walkways make the 125-foot deseen. The cavern’s crystal clear lakes give scent manageable for most. an almost mystical feel to the tour. Visitors Crystal Cave was named after the can enjoy the history of Echo Dell and the story behind the hermit who lived in the sparkling calcium crystals found inside.

Other sculptural formations found in cave from 1802 to 1821.

The tour can be challenging for guests Crystal Cave are the Cathedral Chamber, with physical limitations, as there is a de- the Ear of Corn and Tobacco Leaves, the scent of 71 steps into the cavern. There Natural Bridge, the Indian Head and the are benches where visitors can rest before Crystal Ballroom. moving on.

Address: 963 Crystal Cave Road, KutzAddress: 368 Middletown Road, Hummel- town, PA 19530 Phone: 610-683-6765 stown, PA 17036 Website: www.crystalcavepa.com Phone: 717-566-8131 Admission: Adults - $14.50, Children 4 to Website: www.indianechocaverns.com Admission: Adults - $18, Children 2 to 11 - 11 - $10.50, 3 and under - free Season: Open from March 1 though Nov. $10, Seniors - $16.

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Lost River Caverns in Hellertown, Northampton County, takes guests on a 30- to 45-minute journey along paved and well-lit walkways. Eight steps and several ramps make up the 1,200-foot path. Visitors will discover spectacular crystal formations as knowledgeable guides shed light on the geology of the cave.

The large open ballroom of the Crystal Chapel has hosted dances and ceremonies dating back to the late 1800s.

During the Prohibition, bootleggers used the deep recesses of the caverns to hide their illegal inventory.

The Gillman Museum houses a collection of artifacts, rare fossils and antique weaponry, among other curiosities.

Address: 726 Durham St., Hellertown, PA 18055 Phone: 610-838-8767 Website: www.lostcave.com Admission: Adults - $13.25, Children 3 to 12 - $8.25

Season: Open year-round Days/Hours: Opens daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the year Other: gift shop – museum – nature trail – gem mill – picnic grove – jewelry, rock and souvenir shop Entrance Passage, Lost River Caverns

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Exhibit: Zahra Nazari: Transformation. The Iranian artist’s paintings and installations focus on the theme of spatial ambiguity over the course of cultural change. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, http://gallery.pct.edu

Through Mar 24. Music Together Classes. The early childhood music and movement program is led by certified music teacher Kerry Kenny. The program aims to stimulate a love for music, movement, and learning in children from newborns to kindergartners and their caregivers. Music CD and songbook included. Registration required. Fridays.

Sessions from 10:15-11:15am and 11:15am-12:15pm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206, www. the-childrens-museum.org

Through Mar 31. Winter Get Outdoors Loaner Program. When enough snow covers the trails, a limited number of cross-country skis and snowshoes will be available for use within the park. A valid driver’s license and valid credit card must be provided. 8am-2pm. Mondays to Saturdays. Free, but donations accepted. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning. index.htm Through Apr 18. Expecting Parents Resource Classes. Experienced childbirth educator and doula Virginia Rivenbark will discuss topics such as prenatal yoga, writing a birth plan, and breastfeeding resources. Adults only. Reservations requested. Third Tuesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm. Free adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. www.the-childrens-museum.org whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W spring / 13 /

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Through May 1. Infectious Intelligence. Students in middle and high school will design and build combat robots (BattleBots) with the goal of entering a local competition.

The club is hosted by Dr. Ginny Weibel, and class size is limited. 5-7pm. First Monday of each month. Adm. The Children’s Museum, Bloomsburg. 570-389-9206, www. the-childrens-museum.org

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Mar 2-May 4. American Folk Jam. An evening of acoustic folk music, featuring the music of Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, and others from the 1930s to 1970s. First Thursday of each month. 6:30-8pm. Create Cafe, Brookville. 814-271-7726, www.createbrookville.net Mar 3. Performance: Caladh Nua. The five musicians play traditional Irish music with a contemporary flair on the banjo, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, tin whistle, and button accordion. 7:30pm. Adm. Main Auditorium, Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Performance: Masters of Hawaiian Music.

George Kahumoku Jr., Nathan Aweau, and Kawika Kahiapo present songs in Hawaii’s unique folk styles. The performers are featured regularly at Maui’s Slack Key Show.

7:30pm. Adm. Campus Theatre, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Mar 3-Apr 1. Exhibit: The Fungus Among Us. Works

Mar 1-Apr 1. Exhibit: Wendel White: Haunted Places: Race, Architecture, & the American Landscape. Includes work from two projects concerned with the remnants of America’s complex and unresolved history of race. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays. Art Gallery, Lycoming College, Williamsport. www.lycoming.edu/art/gallery.html

Mar 4. Loyalsock Lions Craft Fair. Crafters from all over

Mar 1-31.

Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail.

Features wine sampling, entertainment, food, and giveaways. Weekends. Family-owned wineries along the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail. 570-837-3644, www.pawinetrail.com

Mar 1-May 31. Fiddlers Jam. Bring a stringed instru-

ment and join in or just listen. Third Thursday of each month. 6:30pm. Create Cafe, Brookville. 814-271-7726, www.createbrookville.net

by John Breiner inspired by nature, the passing of time, and the reclaiming of surfaces. For the last decade, the artist’s work surfaces of choice have been books, salvaged paper, and found objects. Converge Gallery, Williamsport.

570-435-7080, www.convergegallery.com Pennsylvania, direct-sale vendors, a Chinese auction and food. 9am-3pm. Gym, Loyalsock High School, Williamsport.

570-932-1297

Mar 4. Tunkhannock Public Library Books & Brew.

7-10pm. Stone Hedge Golf Course, Factoryville. 570-8361677, www.tunkhannocklibrary.org Mar 5. Performance: Beijing Guitar Duo with Marina Piccinini. The duo, which consists of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, made its New York debut at Carnegie Hall in 2010.

Also performing is virtuoso flutist Piccinini. 2pm. Tickets not required. Free adm. Atrium Lobby, Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell. edu/WeisCenter

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Mar 7. Performance: A Year with Frog & Toad. The show is based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books, and it features a jazzy, upbeat score by Robert and Willie Reale. Suggested for ages 4-10. 7pm. Adm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Mar 1-31. Cross-Country Ski Basics. Instructors will be

Mar 9. Performance: Push: Physical Theatre. The group performs physical illusions and gravity-defying, dance-infused, acrobatic stunts. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, caclive.com

Forest County Country Music Association’s Open Jam Session. Bring a musical instrument and dancing shoes to the country and bluegrass musical jam session. All musicians and listeners are welcome. Third Friday of each month. 6:30pm. Forest Folk School, Tionesta. on hand, and a small selection of skis and boots will be available to try. Dependent upon weather. Registration required. Selected weekends. 1-3pm. Wildlife Center, Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ sinnemahoning.index.htm

Mar 1-May 31.

Forest County Music Association Musical Jam. Bring a musical instruments and dancing shoes to the country and bluegrass musical event, featuring live bluegrass bands. All musicians and listeners are welcome. Second Friday of each month. 6:30pm. MACA Building, Marienville. 814-927-8515

Mar 1-May 31. Live Music. 9:45pm-1:30am. Ray’s Hot Spot, Marienville. 814-927-8689, http://rayshotspot.com / 14 /

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Performance: The Boatwright. Fiftyseven-year-old Ben is recently widowed, childless, and retired. He’s adrift, and even though he’s never seen the ocean, he decides he should build a boat and sail across the Atlantic single-handedly. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

Mar 10-12. Keith & Margo’s Murder Mystery Weekend. There will be one or more murder mysteries on Friday night, and professional actors and crew members will entertain guests with clues throughout the weekend.

Adm. Penn Wells Hotel, Wellsboro. 570-724-2111, www.pennwells.com

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Mar 11. Performance: Charm City Junction with Ken

Kolodner. The old-timey band will be joined by special guest Ken Kolodner, a nationally recognized hammered dulcimer player. 7:30pm. Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. 570-724-6220, www.DeaneCenter.com, http://wellsborocca.org

Mar 11. Charter Day Weekend Film Fest. The Military Movie Madness Festival will feature A Farewell to Arms at 10:30am and The Fighting Rats of Tobruk at 2:30pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Mar 11. Otter Watch. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes to the park office and go on a driving tour to otter hotspots along the National Wild and Scenic Clarion River.

Hot chocolate will be available. 7:30am. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-744-8407, www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Mar 12. Charter Day Sunday. Free admission to commemorate the granting of the charter from Charles II to William Penn, which founded Penn’s Woods in 1681. Noon5pm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-4666263, www.pamilmuseum.org

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Mar 12. Charter Day. Most PA Trails of History sites are

Performance: Barbra Streisand & Frank Sinatra: The Concert That Never Was. The performers will portray Streisand and Sinatra. 7-10pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-2522, www.bcpac.com

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Performance: Susquehanna Valley Chorale Spring Concerts. The concerts, Voices of Light, feature a score by composer Richard Einhorn combined with the 1928 silent film, The Passion of Joan of Arc. 7:30pm on March 11 and 2pm on March 12. Campus Theatre, Lewisburg. 570-547-0455, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter, www.svcmusic.org

free to the public to celebrate Pennsylvania’s birthday.

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton. 814-435-2652, www.lumbermuseum.org

Mar 12.

Commonwealth Charter Day/Priestley’s Birthday. Take a self-guided tour, featuring costumed docents in each room, and watch a re-enactor potray Dr. Priestley and perform chemistry demonstrations in the Pond Buildling at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. 1-4pm. Free adm.

Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland. 570473-9474, www.josephpriestleyhouse.org

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Mar 14-Apr 20. Exhibit: Virginia Derryberry: Private Domain. Large-scale figurative paintings and costume constructions blending narrative elements from mythology and alchemy. Closed Mondays and Saturdays, as well as April 16. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport.

570-320-2445, http://gallery.pct.edu

Mar 18. Performance: Broadway Celebration.

Anticipating Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra performs selections from the composer’s West Side Story, along with tunes from other Broadway musicals. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive. com, www.williamsportsymphony.org

Mar 14. Performance: Drumline Live. The performance

pays homage to the show-style marching popularized at historically black colleges and universities. With musical highlights from hip-hop, American soul, gospel, jazz, and more. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-4329382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Mar 15. Performance: Nutty (Jazz). A musical magic act full of hard-swingin’ jazz and Latin rhythms. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com, williamsportcommunityconcerts.org

Mar 16-18. PACTFest 2017. The Pennsylvania Association of Community Theatres’ adjudicated competition, during which theater groups from across the state compete to advance to the regional festival. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com Mar 16-Apr 9. Performance: The Foreigner. Freshly arrived from England, shy Charlie Baker poses as a man who can’t speak English at an inn in rural Georgia. Meant as a tactic to avoid conversation, Charlie’s new identity entangles him in a delightfully silly endeavor to save the inn and its quirky inhabitants from some dangerous locals.

Presented by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble.

Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. www.bte.org Mar 17.

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Overnight lodging and commuter rates available. Penn York Camp, Ulysses. 814-848-9811, http://pennyork.com

Mar 18-19. Maple Weekend. Visit 15 farms across Potter and Tioga counties for tours, demonstrations and the finest in pure maple products. Presented by the PotterTioga Maple Producers Association. Locations throughout Potter County and Tioga County. 570-835-4983, www.pamaple.com / 16 /

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Mar 18. You Enter Germany - Bloody Huertgen & the Siegfried Line. The 2007 German documentary tells the story of the longest single battle in American history.

Includes veterans’ interviews and archival footage. 1:30pm.

Donation requested. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Mar 18-19.

Endless Mountains Maple Syrup Producers Maple Weekend. Various locations throughout Bradford County and Susquehanna County. 570-5376676, www.pamapleassociation.org

Mar 18.

Eagle Watch. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes to the park office and go on a driving tour to eagle hotspots along the National Wild and Scenic Clarion River.

There will be a long carpool and an aggressive hike to some areas. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available. 8:30am.

Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-744-8407, www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Mar 19.

Spring Equinox Celebration. Reservations required. Donation requested. 4pm. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com

Mar 22. Performance: Rhythm in the Night, The Irish Dance Spectacular. Community Arts Center, Williamsport.

800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Mar 23. Performance: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

The legacy of Mister Rogers lives on as Daniel Tiger, from the television series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and his friends hop aboard Trolley to delight audiences. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

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Mar 24. Paint Party. Participants will use fast-drying acrylic paints to create paintings of an umbrella in the rain.

All participants will work on the same image, learning step by step. Hot beverages will be available at the alcohol-free event. Reservations requested, and class size is limited.

6:30pm. Adm. Garden Spot Village, New Holland. 717-3556000 Mar 24-Apr 15.

Invitational Artist Series: Fiber Artist Meredith Grimsley. Opening reception 6-9pm on March 24. The Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, www.stationgalleryccac.org

Mar 25. Performance: The Cat in the Hat. Childsplay’s adaptation of the Dr. Suess book. The Cat in the Hat transforms a rainy afternoon with his antics, and Sally and her brother wonder if they can clean up before Mom comes home. Suggested for ages 4-10. 1pm. Adm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www. bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Mar 25. Performance: tenThing. The group, formed in 2007 by Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, works closely with Norwegian guitarist and arranger Jarle Storlokken. 7:30pm. Main Auditorium, Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell. edu/WeisCenter

Mar 25. Outdoor Show. Food available. Kettle Creek Hose Company, Cross Fork. 570-923-2111, www.kettlecreekhoseco.com, http://kettlecreekvalley.com Mar 25. Chicken & Biscuit Dinner. An all-you-can-eat

chicken and biscuit dinner including mashed potatoes, vegetables, homemade dessert, and beverages. 4-6:30pm.

Forkston United Methodist Church, Forkston. 570-8332802

Mar 26. Exploring the Armor. Take a private history tour of outside tracked vehicles, including a look inside the crew compartments. Approximately two hours. Begins in the museum theater. Reservations required. 2pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

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Mar 27. Performance: Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live. The

interactive theatrical performance is a tour beginning in prehistoric Australia and featuring a collection of lifelike dinosaurs and other creatures. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive. com

Mar 30. Performance: Golden Dragon Acrobats.

Danny Chang and his troupe of acrobats present the centuries-old Chinese art form. 7:30pm. Adm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www. bucknell.edu/WeisCenter Mar 30-Apr 3. Book Sale. Preview on Thursday and bag book sale on Monday. Tunkhannock Public Library, Tunkhannock. 570-836-1677, www.tunkhannocklibrary. org Mar 31. Performance: John Denver Musical Tribute.

Ted Vigil and his band pay tribute to the American star.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Mar 31-Apr 2. Performance: Tartuffe. The comedy

by Moliere is the Keystone Players’ spring production.

7:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Sunday.

Theatre in Brooks, Keystone College, La Plume and Factoryville. www.keystone.edu

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APRIL Apr 1-May 27. Birding Series. Join members of the Tiadaghton Audubon in birding through the park in search of osprey, eagles, warblers and waterfowl. Saturdays. 8am.

Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro. 570-724-4246, events.dcnr.pa.gov Apr 1. Performance: Anthracite Fields. Julia Wolfe’s oratorio about turn-of-the-20th-century Pennylvnia coal miners. The show received the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Music. It will be performed by Bang on a Can All-Stars and will feature Bucknell University’s Camerata and conductor Beth Willer. 7:30pm. Adm. Main Auditorium, Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Apr 1. World of Little League Museum & Official Store Open House. The season opener of Little League baseball and softball. Scheduled guided tours of the Little League International Complex will be offered at 10:30am and 1:30pm. 9am-5pm. Free adm to the museum. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport. 570-3263607, www.littleleaguemuseum.org Apr 1-30.

Play Ball Weekends. Visit the museum wearing professional baseball logo merchandise and receive free adm on Saturdays and Sundays. 9am-5pm.

World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport.

570-326-3607, www.littleleaguemuseum.org

Apr 1-May 31. Theater Plays & Live Musical Entertainment. ARCA will sponsor various events.

Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts, Foxburg.

412-867-1816, http://alleghenyriverstone.org Apr 2. Performance: 42nd Street. A song-and-dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Apr 6. Performance: Shaolin Warriors. More than 20

kung fu masters present a fully choreographed stage production, representing more than 1,000 years of Chinese martial arts culture. Suggested for age 5 and up.7:30pm.

Adm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Apr 1. Kids’ Day: Dress Up & Discover. Children of all

ages will be able to wear combat gear and helmets from the museum education collection. Fun discoveries may be made at education stations in the galleries, as well. 10am3pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg.

814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Apr 1. Performance: Passion Play. One show only. 3pm.

Dinner will follow. Adm. Coudersport Consistory, Coudersport. 814-274-8490, coudersportconsistory.com Apr 1-May 31. Caring for Communities: Earth Month

Celebration. A series of family-oriented outdoor events, including wetland explorations, owl prowls, stargazing, canoeing/kayaking, and wildlife walks. Various locations t h ro u g h o u t U n i o n C o u n t y. 5 7 0 - 5 24 - 8 6 6 6 , www.linnconservancy.org

Apr 1-Sep 30. Guided Kayak Trips. Expert guides provide everything needed for a memorable recreational kayak trip on the scenic Susquehanna River. Canoe S u s q u e h a n n a , L e w i s b u r g . 8 8 8 - 5 2 4 -7 6 9 2 , w w w. p a d d l e h a p p y. c o m Apr 1-May 31. Exhibits & Shows. ARCA will sponsor exhibits and shows every four to six weeks. Select dates.

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Apr 7-9. Performance: Harvey - A Play. Chronicles

the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a delightful, if eccentric, gentleman who has made the acquaintance of Harvey, a large and presumably imaginary anthropomorphic rabbit. Togi’s Playhouse, Bradford. 814-598-1101, www.bradfordlittletheatre.org

Apr 7.

Performance: Radio-Active Players. CTL’s Readers Theatre presents a performance of old-time radio scripts and comedy routines without memorization or staging. Free adm. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

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Apr 7-29. Exhibit: Hard Motion Painting. Art by Abner

Harris, who prefers to focus on the pattern and relationships born of changing times in art and in life, using what he sees in the world allegorically, with roles often shared or interchangeable. Converge Gallery, Williamsport.

570-435-7080, www.convergegallery.com

Apr 7-May 13.

Exhibit: Senior Show. Works by Lycoming College art students. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Art Gallery, Lycoming College, Williamsport. www.lycoming. edu/art/gallery.html

Apr 8. Performance: Paula Poundstone. The humorist

is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me, and in 2015, she was part of the cast of Pixar’s Inside Out. 7:30pm. Adm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Apr 8. Lecture: World War Connections: The Boal Troop in World War I. Local historian Philip Sauerlender will provide an overview of the privately raised militia from Centre County that joined up with the National Guard of Pennsylvania to fight abroad in 1916. 1:30pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

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7-11pm. Adm. Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. 570-7845530 Apr 9. Lecture: World War Connections: A History of

the Pennsylvania National Guard in the World War. Retired Maj. Gen. John Stevens, U.S. Army, will discuss the organization, training and readiness of the National Guard as it prepared to enter the world’s first Industrial War. 1:30pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg.

814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Apr 13. Performance: Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares.

The group’s goal is to enrich the heritage of the Bulgarian solo folk song with harmonies and arrangements highlighting the style’s beautiful timbres and irregular rhythms.

7:30pm. Main Auditorium, Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/ WeisCenter Apr 15. Easter Egg Hunt. On the grounds of Kettle Creek

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Apr 15. Lecture: World War Connections. Museum educator Joe Horvath will trace the history of the shrine over the past 100 years at 1:30pm in History of the 28th Division Shrine. At 3pm, Jared Frederick will discuss World War I by interpreting artifacts in Treasures From the Archive: WWI Artifacts and Stories From Baker Mansion.

Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Apr 16. Easter Dinner. Reservations required. The Beaumont Inn, Dallas. 570-675-7100, www.thebeaumontinn.com Apr 19.

Performance: The Four Freshmen. An American vocal band has a legendary sound that inspired The Beach Boys, The Manhattan Transfer, and The Mamas and the Papas. Community Arts Center, Williamsport.

800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

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Performance: Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio. The composer, performer, and recording artist has been featured on more than 70 albums and at the age of 73 recently released a new album, Evolution. 7:30pm. Tickets not required. Free adm. Atrium Lobby, Weis Center for the Pe r fo r m i n g A r t s , Le w i s b u rg . 5 7 0 - 5 7 7-1 0 0 0, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

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Apr 21-30. Performance: Funny Business. Ferris has agreed to look after his sister’s seedy hotel but has not anticipated the arrival of a hotel critic, coinciding with the stays of various guests with secrets they do not wish to divulge. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570327-1777, www.ctlshows.com Apr 21. Performance: Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra. 8pm. Tunkhannock Middle School, Tunkhannock. 570-289-1090, www.northerntiersymphony.org Apr 22. Earth Day. Vendors will have wares and food for sale, as well as free demonstrations. Open to the public.

10am-3pm. Mill Cove Environmental Area, Mansfield. 570549-2794, www.millcovearea.org Apr 22. Performance: James Judd. Hilarious true stories accompanied by live music. Judd is a comedian and radio personality from NPR’s Snap Judgment. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com Apr 22-23.

The Great War Remembered: WWI. Living historians will encamp on the grounds, demonstrating life on the Western Front. Lectures have been set for Saturday, with a film showing set for Sunday. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

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Apr 22. Earth Day Celebration. Spend time on the green lawn, and weed and plant in the labyrinth garden.

Reservations required. 3pm. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com

vendors from across the country selling furniture, glass, coins, books, toys, clothing and collectibles. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton. 814-435-2652, www.lumbermuseum.org Penn State Blue-White Game. The annual scrimmage is the final spring practice for the Penn State football team. Surrounding the stadium will be a fan festival, family fun zone, and more. Adm to the game is free, but there is a fee to park for those without season tickets.

Beaver Stadium, Penn State University Main Campus, University Park. 800-NITTANY, www.gopsusports.com

Apr 22-Oct 29. Dinosaurs Come to Life. The prehis-

toric outdoor adventures features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, five static dinosaurs, a climbable model, and a recreated paleontologist dig site. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, 800-REPTILAND, www.reptiland.com

tures hundreds of colorful parakeets. Visitors may purchase seed sticks for feeding the birds. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, 800-REPTILAND, www.reptiland.com

Apr 23-25. Spring Women’s Retreat. Led by Sue Duffield. Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, Ludlow. 814-9456512, www.olmstedmanor.org Apr 27-May 21. Performance: The Nether. When a young detective uncovers something disturbing, she triggers an interrogation into the darkest corners of the imagination. A sci-fi thriller from playwright and screenwriter Jennifer Haley. Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg.

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Apr 28-29. Performance: Life in the Fast Lane: The Story of The Eagles. The Uptown Music Collective performs the music of The Eagles. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com, www.uptownmusic.org Apr 28-May 12. Exhibit: Design: 2017 Student Portfolio Exhibition. Showcases the best graphic design, illustration, and web design work of graphic design majors in their final semester of study at Penn College. Closed Mondays and Saturdays, as well as May 7. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, gallery.pct.edu

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Apr 28-May 6. Art Show & Sale. Works by a local artist will be displayed in the Carriage House. Opening on Friday from 4-8pm, and gallery will be open on Saturdays and Sunday from 11am-4pm and weekdays by appointment. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose.

570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com Apr 29. Lecture: World War Connections. The Bonus

Army March on Washington, D.C., by museum lecturer Sean Reilly at 10:30am. History of the 28th Division Shrine by museum educator Joe Horvath at 1:30pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Apr 29. Wine in the Wilds at Lock Haven. Taste and buy wine from several wineries. Also features food, vendors, and music. Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds, Lock Haven. 570-748-7254, www.clintoncountyhistory.com

MAY May 1-Sep 30. Astronomy Programs. Programs highlight the dark sky resource at the park. Learn about outer space by looking through telescopes and taking laser-guided sky tours. Most weekends. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. 815-435-5010, www.dcnr. state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cherrysprings May 2-Aug 29. Clinton County Flea & Farmers Market. An indoor and outdoor market of crafts and flea market items, seasonal fruits and vegetables, plants, food, and more. 8am-2pm. Tuesdays. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. 570-660-1231, www.clintoncountyfairpa.com May 2. Performance: Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live. The

learning, spiritual exploration, and fishing for people of all skill levels. Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, Ludlow. 814945-6512, www.olmstedmanor.org

show guides children on a tour through prehistoric Australia. Dinosaur-inspired activities for all ages begin at 6pm, and the show is from 7-10pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford.

814-362-5113, www.upb.pitt.edu/TheArts

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May 3. Wine Dinner. Executive chef Jeff Huntzinger

Apr 29-May 1. Fly Fishing Retreat. A weekend of

100 arts and crafts booths and games on Main Street; live music and other entertainment, including children’s shows and performances by local dance groups; and carnival food. Free parking at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds with handicapped-accessible buses available 10am-5pm, and handicapped-accessible parking behind Bloomsburg Public Library. 10am-5pm. Free adm. Downtown Bloomsburg.

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Endless Mountains Maple Festival A pancake breakfast all day, rides, games, vendors, crafts, a flea market, a petting zoo, camel rides, pedal pulls, a horse pull, a monster truck show, 4-by-4 truck pulls, a wing cook-off, antique tractors, a car show, a Battle of the Bands, and other musical entertainment. 7am-5pm.

Alparon Park, Troy. 570-297-3648, maplefestivalpa.com

Apr 29. Performance: Endless Mountains Barbershop

Chorus Annual Show: Songs We Grew Up With. Features songs from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s performed by the chorus and chapter quartets. 7pm. Tunkhannock High School, Tunkhannock. 570-836-8595

Apr 30. Performance: Mariachi Los Camperos. The group was founded in 1960 by Natividad Cano, who played an integral role in the development of mariachi music in North America. 3pm. Adm. Main Auditorium, Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

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May 4-6. AAUW Used Book Sale. Browse thousands of

used books, including fiction, craft books, cookbooks, and children’s books. 9am-8pm on May 4 and 5 and 9am-2pm on May 6. East Campus Gymnasium, Lock Haven University, Lo c k H a v e n . 5 7 0 -7 6 9 - 6 8 3 1 , w w w. l h u p . e d u , www.lockhaven-pa.aauw.net

May 5-27. Exhibit: Some Infinities. A collection of paintings, etchings, and sculptures created by Kate Paul in response to a series of work involving celestial things. The upcoming exhibit focuses on great distances and the idea of trying to understand such great expanses. Converge Gallery, Williamsport. 570-435-7080, convergegallery.com May 5. 51st Annual Potter/Tioga Maple Festival. Enjoy

a variety of pure maple products made by producers in Potter and Tioga counties, plus vendors, live music, children’s rides and a parade. Coudersport Courthouse Square, Coudersport. 814-274-8165, http://coudersport.org

May 5. Performance: Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra. 8pm. Athens Area High School, Athens. 570289-1090, www.northerntiersymphony.org May 6-7. Athens ArtsFest. The juried art and craft show draws an estimated 30,000 visitors and features 150 talented artists, crafters, photographers and food vendors.

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May 6. Battery B Drill & Recruitment Drive. The Civil

May 6. Stinkfest. The festival celebrates the leek, also

May 6. Danville Spring Fling. Featuring craft vendors,

May 7-9. Mini Mission U. Includes discussions about various topics. Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, Ludlow. 814945-6512, www.olmstedmanor.org

War re-enactment group of the 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers will encamp on the grounds and will demonstrate the loading and firing of artillery pieces during the annual safety training and recruitment drive. People of all ages are invited to enlist. 10am-4pm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, pamilmuseum.org food vendors, children’s activities, local entertainment, and a full a half-marathon. 9am-5pm. Downtown Danville.

570-284-4502, http://visitdanvillepa.org

known as the spring onion. Features local leek cuisine, a leek dip contest, food and craft vendors, amusement rides for children, entertainment, a Lil’ Stinker contest, and outhouse races. 11am-6pm. East Main Street, Bradford. 814368-7417, www.stinkfest.org

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May 11-20. Performance: The Underpants. A wild satire by Steve Martin, adapted from the classic German play, about a couple whose conservative existence is shattered by a public incident. Thursdays to Saturdays. 7:30pm.

Adm. Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc., Clearfield.

814-765-4474, www.clearfieldarts.org May 12-14. Performance: Little Red Robin Hood. The title character must deal with the Big Bad Sheriff of the Naughty Hams - the Three Little Pigs, who do the bidding of Prince John, the vain emperor who is eager to try on his new magic suit being woven by Cinderella’s deceitful stepsisters. Community Theatre League, Williamsport.

570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

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May 12-14. Central Pennsylvania Spring Outdoor Show. Features a variety of outdoor equipment and activity vendors, along with food and vendor displays, music, prizes, and children’s activities. Bill’s Happy Camper RV Sales & Service, Mill Hall. 570-726-7400, www.billshappycamper.com May 12. Performance: Donny Most Sings & Swings.

The performer is best known as Ralph Malph on the television show Happy Days. 7:30-10pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford.

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Performance: Susquehanna Valley Chorale POPS Concerts. The Chorale presents The Golden Age of Musical Theatre, including favorites from Rodgers and Hammerstein. Features a stage band, a string quartet, and the Youth Chorale. Daily 7:30pm. Weber Auditorium, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove. www.svcmusic.org

May 13-14. Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament.

Family fun along Pine Creek, where participants can be stationed from Galeton to the Ansonia Bridge, an approximate 13-mile stretch. 6am-7pm. Headquarters will be at PA Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, Wellsboro.

570-724-4246, www.pagrandcanyonsnowmobileclub.com

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Lunch is included. Locations throughout McKean County.

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May 13. Northumberland County Historical Society

History Day. Features re-enactors representing the French and Indian War, the Civil War, and World War II; canal memorabilia; craftspeople; special exhibits and presentations; and food. Northumberland County Historical Society, Fort Augusta, and Fort Augusta Hunter House Museum, Sunbury. 570-286-4083, www.northumberlandcountyhistoricalsociety.org

May 13. Mifflinburg Mayfest & Wine Festival. In cele-

May 13-16. AAUW Used Book Sale. More than 250,000

books. Funds benefit grant and scholarship funds to advance equity for women and girls. Snider Agricultural Arena, Penn State University, University Park. 814-4666041, www.aauwstatecollege.org

bration of the town’s German heritage, the festival includes arts and crafts vendors, food, live music, Maypole dancing, children’s activities, and more. Wine Fest is a ticketed event featuring wine tastings, sales, and entertainment. 11am5pm. VFW Fairgrounds, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1666, www. mifflinburgpa.com

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May 14. Celebrate Mothers. Mothers receive free adm

Performance: West Branch Chorus. The spring concert will feature barbershop harmony with the chorus and chorus quartets, including a special guest quartet, DaCapo, a top 10 finisher in an international barbershop contest. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Lewisburg. 570-577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter, www.westbranchchorus.com

to the museum. Complimentary five-minute neck and upper back chair massages available by appointment from 1-3pm. 9am-5pm. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport. 570-326-3607, littleleaguemuseum.org

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Chapel, Boalsburg Heritage Museum, and Hill House – all part of the Boalsburg Historic District. But Boalsburg holds nothing back when it comes to celebrating its Memorial Day legacy.

“What we’re trying to do is make it a community event where we have the various museums, local vendors, and fire company involved,” said Memorial Day Town Celebration chairman Jeff Fisher. “Ultimately, we conclude the holiday with a walk to the cemetery to honor those who have served the country.”

Five days of activities will include a fireman’s carnival, an arts and crafts street fair, Civil War re-enactments, museum tours, a car show, a parade, and speeches leading to the mass procession to Boalsburg Cemetery, where bronze statues depict Emma Hunter, SoThe Boalsburg Fire Company will hold their annual phie Keller, and Elizabeth carnival from May 25 to 29.

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oalsburg, just 5 miles south of State College in Center County, doesn’t just lay claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. Its citizens rally every May to stage a multifaceted Memorial Day weekend celebration that draws thousands of people, which more than triples its modest population of approximately 3,700.

Boalsburg is a destination location any time of the year, serving as the home of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boal Mansion and Columbus

who decorated soldiers’ graves there in May 1864.

Boalsburg was once a prominent stop on the main road from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, so it’s easy to see why it boasts many historic structures and maintains much of its 19th-century charm.

Named after the Boal family that settled Photo courtesy of Central PA CVB the region, the village Bronze statues depicting the three women who decoswells with pride and rated soldiers’ graves in May 1864 await those who visitors on Memorial visit the Boalsburg Cemetery.

Day weekend, with carving, spinning and other traditional plenty of room and hospitality for evskills. People can see how these items eryone. were made and have an opportunity to The Boalsburg Fire Company conpurchase them.” ducts a carnival at 113 E. Pine St. A full-scale Civil War re-enactment that will run this year from Thursday is also held on the museum’s 48 acres through Monday, May 25 to 29. Times each year. An added featured this year are generally 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday will be a costume ball for re-enactors through Saturday, with earlier hours one evening to which the public will be on Sunday and Monday. A parade will invited. kick off from the fire company grounds The museum’s artifacts represent at 5 p.m. on Saturday, providing the not only the eight generations of the stage for the Boalsburg Fire Company Boals who lived there, but also 500 to mark its 175th anniversary this year. years of memorabilia associated with The Boal Mansion and Columbus Italian explorer Christopher ColumChapel, located at the intersection of bus, whose family was related to the US Route 322 and PA Route 45, will be open throughout the weekend and will host a variety of activities, as will the Boalsburg Heritage Museum at 304 E. Main Street.

Boal Mansion museum director Bob Cameron explained, “What we’ve tried to do over the past few years is to be a part of the celebration while also setting us apart from it. Our vendors are more Photo courtesy of Central PA CVB akin to what you’d expect The Boal Mansion was home to six generations of at a museum – experts of the Boal family, for whom Boalsburg is named. the lost arts, such as wood

Ground Zero for Memorial Day itself is an arts and crafts fair, coordinated by the Memorial Day Town Celebration Committee, which will feature more than 40 vendors on Main Street and The Diamond on May 29. Offerings will include ice cream, wine, Photo courtesy of Central PA CVB fudge, kettle corn, The Boal Mansion hosts a Civil War re-enactment on its handmade items and spacious grounds. entertainment, includBoals. The family was also friends with ing the State College Jazz Band, a 12 sitting presidents as exhibited pho- Maypole dance, a German Band, and a performance by local favorites, the tos and correspondence attest.

The Boalsburg Heritage Museum, Pure Cane Sugar Band.

A foot race is also planned for May also known as the Sara Sweet House, was built in 1825 as part of the Mur- 29. For more than 30 years, the Nittany ray-Mosser Tannery Complex. It was Valley Running Club has organized the purchased in 1983 by Mr. And Mrs. Boalsburg Memorial Day Run, a 3.8Thomas Aikens and donated to the mile race through the community’s Boalbsurg Conservancy to serve as historic neighborhoods. Find more inits headquarters. The site features the formation at www.nvrun.com. house, which has been restored to its 1800s splendor, a summer kitchen, a general store, and foundations of additional structures such as a bank barn.

The Pennsylvania Military Museum at 51 Boal Ave. will conduct a Living History World War II Encampment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 27 and 28. According to museum educator Joe Horvath, highlights of the event will include a combat demonstration, interaction with the re-enactors, and entertainment in the form of a Photo courtesy of the PA Military Museum servicemen’s canteen with period music and costumes. The Classic cars displayed on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum bring back museum will host a car show memories for Memorial Day weekend guests. on Memorial Day.

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World War II re-enactors are a mainstay of Memorial Day activities at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg

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More than 40 vendors will line Main Street and the Diamond in Boalsburg for the Arts and Crafts Fair on May 29.

Links to the websites of the aforementioned organizations can be found on our website at www.whereandwhen.com/articles/Memorial-Day-In-Boalsburg

May 14. Mother’s Day Dinner. Reservations recommended. The Beaumont Inn, Dallas. 570-675-7100, www.thebeaumontinn.com May 16. Performance: Happy 50th. Featuring the pre-

miere of a work by American composer Christopher Theofanidis, the concert celebrates Williamsport Symphony Orchestra’s first 50 years. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com, www.williamsportsymphony.org

May 19.

Exhibit: Williams Close & the Earth Harp Collective. William Close is an installation artist and musician who has developed more than 100 new musical instruments, including the earth harp. The body of the earth harp rests on the stage while the strings travel over the audience, extending up to 1,000 feet in length, and attach to the back of the venue. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

May 19-21. Simpler Thyme. The grand re-opening comes after a winter of extensive repairs. Oldest House, Laceyville. 570-869-1679

May 19-20. Middlecreek Valley Antique Association

Antique Machinery Show. Featuring antique tractors, engines, and other related farm equipment, along with displays, demonstrations, flea market and craft vendors, food, barrel train rides for children, entertainment, and tractor pulls. Free adm. MVAA Showgrounds, Selinsgrove.

570-374-9420, www.mvaapa.org

May 20. Ray of Light Awards. Celebrates the arts in local schools and the people who make it happen. Open to the public. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570327-1777, www.ctlshows.com May 20. Kettle Creek Birding Festival. Features presentations, pontoon boat tours of the lake, bird walks, and craft tables. 10am-4pm. Kettle Creek State Park, Renovo.

570-923-6004, http://dcnr.state.pa.us/findapark/kettlecreek May 20-21. Performance: Buffalo Valley Singers Spring Pops Concerts. The 75-member community choir performs. 7:30pm on May 20 and 3pm on May 21. St. John’s United Church of Christ, Lewisburg. 570-286-9559, www. buffalovalleysingers.org whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W spring / 31 /

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May 20. Opening Day. Features spinning, weaving, flax

processing, woodworking, and blacksmithing. 10am-4pm.

Home Textile Tool Museum, Orwell. 570-247-7175, www. hometextiletoolmuseum.org

May 20. Montrose Chocolate & Wine Festival.

Montrose. 570-278-1230, www.chocolatewinefestival.com May 20. Springfest. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, fishing,

birding, hiking, fly tying, and more at the family event, all for free. Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro. 570-724-4246, events.dcnr.pa.gov, www.stepoutdoors.org

May 21.

Bellefonte Big Spring Festival. The event, which celebrates the bountiful supply of water, features live entertainment, water sports, stream stocking, and food vendors. Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte. 814-355-2917, www. visitbellefonte.com

May 21.

A Celebration of Service: Honoring Pennsylvania Veterans. The U.S. Army reunion and memorial service sponsored by the Pennsylvania National Guard will commemorate the Pennsylvania citizen soldier with a military band concert and equipment displays.

Ceremony will begin at 12:30pm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, pamilmuseum.org

May 21.

Wyoming County Historical Society Open House. Features tours of the museum and genealogical library, as well as World War I displays and other special exhibits. 1-4pm. Wyoming County Historical Society, Tunkhannock. 570-836-5303, http://pawchs.org

May 27. Performance: The Spring Showcase. Students

from CAST’s fall session will present a collection of performances from their classes throughout the semester.

Featuring improv, vocal performances by soloists and groups, dramatic presentations, and puppetry. Adm. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com

May 27-28. World War II Revisited: Living History

Bivouac. Axis and Allied living historians will encamp on the grounds and portray field life in the European Theater of Operations, 1944-45. A short history of the war at 12:45pm will be followed by a tactical demonstration against German opposition. Musical entertainment will be at 2:30pm.

Bivouac will be open 10am-4pm. Donation requested.

Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

May 27-29. Flickerfest. Celebrating the winery’s 17th

anniversary, the festival includes new wine, food vendors, artisans and their artwork, and live music. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Lounge, Kane. 814-837-7566, www.flickerwood.com

May 27. Sheep Shearing Day. Features weaving, natural dyeing, flax processing, and woodworking. A local shearer will explain the process. 10am-4pm. Home Textile Tool Museum, Orwell. 570-247-7175, hometextiletoolmuseum.org May 28. Fly-In Breakfast. See new and vintage planes and eat breakfast, including pancakes, eggs, and sausages.

8am. Wellsboro/Johnston Airport, Wellsboro. 570-7243746, www.wellsborojohnstonairport.com

May 23-Jul 23. Exhibit: Kay Healy: Vestiges. Drawn, May 29. screen-printed and stuffed fabric installations by Philadelphia-based artist. The works investigate the themes of home, memory, displacement, and loss. Closed Mondays and Saturdays, as well as May 28 and July 2-5.

The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, http://gallery.pct.edu

Boalsburg Memorial Day Celebration.

Featuring Civil War re-enactments, the annual 3.8-mile run, a carnival, and tours of the historic Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel. Boalsburg. www.visitpennstate.org/ events/boalsburg-memorial-day-festivities

May 29. Allegheny Mountain Region AACA Car Show.

The annual summer season kickoff event will feature many pre-war through modern classics on display throughout the grounds of the complex. 9am-4pm.

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May 26-27. Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts.

Kicks off with a parade and ceremony on Friday evening.

On Saturday from 10am-6pm, vendors line Market Street, offering ethnic food, crafts, art, exhibits, children’s activities, and historical memorabilia. Other offerings include carriage, trolley, and historical cemetery tours; entertainment; educational exhibits; pony rides; and contests. Downtown Shamokin. 570-850-9121, www.nccarts.com / 32 /

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Presentations about local history. Wednesdays. 1:30pm.

Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-2497610, www.historicalsociety.com Feb 25-Mar 4. Restaurant Week York. The culinary

celebration will highlight eating establishments and talented chefs who serve up fresh, innovative cuisine. Special menus will be available. York. www.rwyork.com

Feb 25-Mar 5. Maple Sugar Weekends. Parks staff

will offer tours that will teach the history and methods of maple sugaring and the history of the sugar bush.

Attendees may enjoy maple syrup too. Plus story walks, a scavenger hunt, presentations and more. Saturdays and Sundays. Richard M. Nixon County Park, York. 717-428-1961, www.yorkcountyparks.org

Feb 25, Mar 4. Mount Hope Maple Madness

Learn about the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup.

Pancake breakfast, local arts and crafts and more. Camp Eder, Fairfield. 717-642-5840. www.strawberryhill.org/ public-programs/maple-sugaring/

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Mar 2-5. Pennsylvania Horse World Expo. Featuring equestrian clinicians and performers, hundreds of vendors and equines of all breeds and disciplines, and nonstop seminars, shopping and entertainment. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 301-9160852, www.horseworldexpo.com/PAmain.shtml Mar 2-16. Renfrew Institute Annual Lecture Series.

Topics are as follows: Butterflies on March 2, Honeybees on Ma rc h 9, a n d B a t s o n M a rc h 1 6 . T h u r s d a y s .

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Mar 3-5. Pennsylvania Garden Show of York. Vendors

offer homemade goods ranging from lawn and garden ornaments to organic soaps. The event also features games and food. York Expo Center, York. 717-848-2596, www.pagsy.com

Mar 4-26. Tour de Tanks. Sample beverages in a wide

variety of flavors. Saturdays and Sundays. Mason Dixon Wine Trail. 888-858-9675, www.masondixonwinetrail.com

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nic foods from Berks, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Mar 5. Maple Sugaring. Naturalists will present ongoing maple sugaring demonstrations in the sugar bush. Visitors may see trees tapped, sap boiled to syrup, and candy made from syrup. Maple products will be available for purchase.14pm. Adm. Pavilion 11, Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster. 717-295-2055 Mar 8-25. Performance: The Snow Queen. Gerda must search the world over to rescue her best friend, Kay, who has been captured and spirited away by the reputedly wicked and powerful Snow Queen. Saturdays, with Wednesday and Thursday shows available by request for groups of 20 or more. Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre, Gamut Theatre Group, Harrisburg. 717-238-4111, www.gamuttheatre.org Mar 9-Apr 29. Exhibit: Kristen Egan. Opening reception on March 9 from 6-8pm. Main Gallery, Third Floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org Mar 11. Lawilowan American Indian Festival. The fun-

filled family event will feature Native American drummers, singers and dancers in full regalia, along with Native American crafts, artists, vendors and flute players. 10am5pm. Shippensburg University, Shippensburg.

Mar 11. Performance: Raymond the Amish Comic. The

show is appropriate for people age 16 and up. 8pm.

Shippensburg Comedy Club, Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg, Shippensburg.

Mar 11. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Related activities will take place before and after the parade. Downtown York. 717-578-0146, www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org

Mar 11. Once Upon a Time Tea: Tinkerbell Tea. Featuring assorted sweets, scones, and hot chocolate, along with a visit from Tinkerbell, a tour of the museum, and a make-and-take fairy-themed clock craft. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-684-8261, www.museumoftime.org / 34 /

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Chocolate Extravaganza. Local chocolatiers provide decadent chocolate confections. Also features music, food, beverages, and dancing. Downtown Waynesboro. 717-762-0397, mainstreetwaynesboro.org

Mar 11. Walk-In/Fly-In Breakfast. Second Saturday of

every month. Begins at 8am. Mifflin County Airport, Reedsville. 717-667-6829, www.mifflincountyairport.com

Mar 12. Bridal Fair. 11am-3pm. Main Gallery, Third Floor,

Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Mar 14. Performance: Stuart Malina & Friends: Spring

Time Serenade. An evening of chamber music with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra’s maestro. Also featuring light refreshments and a reception. The Gallery, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, www.nedsmithcenter.org

Mar 15-18. WeeUsables Consignment Event. Shop for new and gently used items for mothers-to-be, babies, and children. Offerings include maternity clothing, clothing for children up to size 20, toys, books, car seats, strollers, packand-plays, and more. Anyone may shop or consign at the event. ASFC Building, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster. 717-495-2855, https://www.facebook.com/ events/522448554624050 Mar 16-May 18. Art Walk Huntingdon. Tour and shop at local galleries and restaurants. Rain or shine. Third Thursday of each month. 5-8pm. Downtown Huntingdon.

Mar 17-26. Performance: Romeo & Juliet. An outreach production. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Gamut T h e a t r e G r o u p , H a r r i s b u r g . 7 1 7- 2 3 8 - 4 1 1 1 , www.gamuttheatre.org Mar 17. Performance: Amos Lee. The Philadephia-born former teacher plays adult alternative, indie rock style music inspired by soul music, ’70s folk music, and contemporary jazz. Adm. American Music Theatre, Lancaster.

800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com Mar 18. Bear Boy Scout Workshop: Fur, Feathers, & Ferns. Participants will search for signs of mammals, birds, and other wildlife; learn why some animals are endangered or extinct; and examine plants and find out how plant waste can be helpful. Preregistration and prepayment required. 10:30am-2:30pm. Adm. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. 717-221-0292, www.wildwoodlake.org Mar 23-Apr 2. Performance: 4000 Miles. After suffering a major loss while on a cross-country bike trip, 21-year-old Leo seeks solace in the West Village apartment of his feisty, 91-year-old grandmother. The show examines how two outsiders find their way in today’s world.

Krevsky Production Center, Harrisburg. 717-232-5501, www.theatreharrisburg.com

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Mar 25. Performance: The World Series of Comedy: Sub-Satellite. The show, appropriate for individuals age 16 and up, will showcase 16 comedians from all over the country. 7pm. Shippensburg Comedy Club, Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg, Shippensburg. guided hike on a PEEC trail during the program focused on getting outside, exploring nature and meeting new people.

1-3pm. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

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will perform classical music. Presented by the Gettysburg Community Concert Association. Adm. Gettysburg Area High School, Gettysburg. 717-334-3788, gettysburgcca.org

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Performance: David Kim & the Messiah College Symphony Orchestra. Violinist Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will join the college symphony. 8pm. Parmer Hall, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg.

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Mar 29-Apr 1. ACS Quilt Week. More than 75 work-

shops, lecture, and events, as well as a total of 200 contest quilts in seven categories. Adm. Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster. www.quiltweek.com/locations/lancaster/

Mar 29. Performance: Broadway’s Next H!T Musical.

During the theatrical awards show, master improvisers gather made-up song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music and humor. Rose Lehrman Arts Center, HACC’s Harrisburg Campus, Harrisburg. 717-231-7673, www.liveatroselehrman.org

Mar 29-Apr 1. Lancaster Quilt Show. Featuring 40

vendors and a giveaway drawing for a quilt. Free adm and parking. The Continental Inn, Lancaster. www.lancasterquiltweek.com

Mar 30. Performance: The Beach Boys. The group

recorded and performed the music that has become a favorite soundtrack to summer. Adm. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com

Mar 31. Performance: Kool & the Gang. The band continues to perform its timeless hits. 8pm. Grove Theatre, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg U n i v e r s i t y, S h i p p e n s b u r g . 7 1 7- 47 7-S H O W, www.luhrscenter.com Mar 31-Apr 9. Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. A total of 10

music-filled days and nights that will include more than 130 major concerts featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed contemporary and straight-ahead jazz, blues, big band, gospel and world music. Various venues throughout Berks County. 610-898-1930, www.berksjazzfest.com

APRIL Apr 1. A Night at the Races. Features horse races, prizes, dinner, a silent auction, and a derby hat contest. Green Grove Gardens, Greencastle. 717-762-0397, http://greengrovegardens.com, www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org

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Reading Diner, now located in the museum, and enjoy a slice of pie and a cup of coffee at 1938 prices - a quarter for the pie and a nickel for the coffee. 10am-1pm. Regular museum adm. Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Boyertown. 610-367-2090, www.boyertownmuseum.org

Apr 1.

Stand-Up Paddleboard Safety Clinic.

Participants in the dry-land clinic will learn about various board materials and designs and how they perform on the water. Shank’s Mare Outfitters, Wrightsville. 717-428-1961, 717-252-1616, www.shanksmare.com

Apr 1. First Saturday Open House. 1-5pm. Walk In Art

Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

Apr 2. Re-Opening & Spring Art Tour.

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Artisan Guitar Show. Featuring 16 performances, along with educational workshops, master classes, and presentations plus an international representation of industry professionals. Best Western Premier - The Central Hotel & Conference Center, Harrisburg.

717-249-1153

Apr 8. Easter on the Farm. A celebration of Pennsylvania

Apr 7-9. Performance: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. A full-length play perofrmed by students ages 6 to 18.

Gamut Theatre Group, Harrisburg. 717-238-4111, www.gamuttheatre.org

Apr 8-9. Easter Craft Fair. Browse the wares of more than 350 local and regional craftspeople, who will display a wide variety of arts and handcrafts. Indoor, sheltered and open air displays will be set up. 9am-3pm.

Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com

Apr 7-9. Performance: William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Presented by the Theater of the Seventh Sister. Steinman Theater Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster. http://seventhsister.com Apr 7. Performance: Tim Warfield Quartet. Hailing from York, saxophonist Tim Warfield has appeared on nearly 70 recordings. 8pm. Parmer Hall, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg.

Apr 7-8.

Pennsylvania Herb & Garden Festival.

Features speakers, workshops, and vendors offering plants, herbal crafts, and products for gardeners, cooks, and crafters. York Expo Center, York. www.paherbandgardenfestival.com

Apr 7-8. Mifflin County Home & Garden Show.

Vendors include businesses that help clients keep their homes and yards looking great. Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville. 717-248-6741 Apr 8. Weist Hardware 25th Anniversary Celebration.

The business will say thank you and celebrate 25 years with refreshments, door prizes and special sales. 8am3pm. Weist Hardware, New Cumberland. 717-774-3355, www.weisthardware.com

Dutch traditions, featuring crafts, a tasting of dandelion salad, and children’s activities, including egg hunts at 11am and 2pm. 10am-4pm. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. 610-683-1589, www.kutztown.edu/pgchc

Apr 8-9. Easter Bunny Underground. Visit with the Easter Bunny and find great treats and prizes along the way. Professional digital photos with the Easter Bunny available for a set donation to charity. 1-4pm. Lincoln Caverns, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, lincolncaverns.com Apr 8. Walk-In/Fly-In Breakfast. Second Saturday of

every month. Begins at 8am. Mifflin County Airport, Reedsville. 717-667-6829, www.mifflincountyairport.com

Apr 13-16. LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival.

More than 200 artists and more than 40 music industry professionals will perform and teach at a total of 12 venues and 15 stages throughout Downtown Lancaster. www.launchmusicconference.com Apr 15.

Easter Family Fun Event. Visit the Easter Bunny on the square and participate in an Easter egg hunt from noon-2pm. Bedford. 814-623-0048, www.downtownbedford.com

Apr 15.

Craft Beer & Wine Festival. Features craft beer, wine, food, and fun. Antrim Way Honda, Greencastle. 717-597-4610, greencastlechamberpa.org

Apr 8-16. Springtime in the Park. Soak up the spring

sunshine and enjoy thrills from mild to wild on all 13 roller coasters. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Hersheypark, Hershey. 800-HERSHEY, 717-534-3900, www.hersheypark.com

Apr 18-Oct 28. Performance: The Magic & Wonder Show. Illusionist Brett A. Myers will offer a theatrical event for the whole family that will include grand illusions, live animals and comedy. Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Stage, Bird-in-Hand. www.bird-in-hand.com

Apr 8. Rails & Ales. Featuring breweries, food trucks,

Apr 19-May 11. Performance: Pinocchio. Pinocchio

Apr 8. Performance: Jay Smar. An acoustical buffet of

Apr 19-23. Spring Carlisle. A collector and classic car

and live music. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717-687-8628, www.rrmuseumpa.org, www.railsandales.org

American, traditional, bluegrass and old-time mountain music. Ned Smith Gallery, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org

Apr 8.

Performance: City Rock Fest Tour. Features Disciple, Project 86, Seventh Day Slumber, Decyfer Down, Spoken and Random Hero. Adm. Junction Center Hall, The Junction Center, Manheim. 717-459-3701, www.thejunctioncenter.com

meets up with a troublesome duo. Select dates.

Gamut Theatre Group, Harrisburg. 717-238-4111, www.gamuttheatre.org swap meet, car corral and auction. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle. www.carlisleevents.com

Apr 21-22.

Belleville Mennonite School Auction.

Auction items will include furniture and handmade quilts.

Belleville Mennonite School, Belleville. 717-935-2184, www.bmsprek12.org

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Discover our Good Nature at one of the Juniata River Valley’s many wineries, vineyards and B&Bs. Find links to our wine tour as well as nine other tours on our website

Visitors Bureau, Lewistown PA

www.JuniataRiverValley.org Apr 22. Performance: The Ann Kerstetter Band.

Blues and classic vocals reminiscent of Etta James and Janis Joplin. Ned Smith Gallery, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org Apr 22. Go Green in the City. A family-friendly festival

celebrating green, healthful, and local living. Features artisans, green-conscious businesses, nonprofits, and locally sourced food vendors set up in the block between North Beaver Street and North Pershing Avenue. Downtown York. 717-849-2331, www.downtownyorkpa.com

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Performance: Carlisle Town Band 2017 Spring Concert. One of the oldest town bands in the country. 3pm. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle.

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Apr 26. Open House. Door prize drawings, special toy

train manufacturer presentations, food for purchase, and discounted trains and train-related items for sale. Free adm. National Toy Train Museum and National Toy Train Library, Ronks. 717-687-8976, www.nttmuseum.org, www. nttmuseum.org, www.tcamembers.org

Apr 27-28. Antique & Collectors Extravaganza.

Hundreds of dealers and collectors from all over the world will buy and sell antiques and collectibles among themselves and to the general public. Outdoors, under pavilions and indoors. Renninger’s, Kutztown. 610-683-6848, www. renningers.net Apr 27. Performance: Average White Band. A soul and funk band. Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. 717-214-2787, www.whitakercenter.org Apr 27-29. The Great York Train Meet. Visitors may swap, buy, and sell toy trains and toy train-related items.

York Expo Center, York. 732-547-8818, www.easterntca. com Apr 28. Performance: Spoken Word Weekend: Guilty Parties of New Orleans. Presented by the Theater of the Seventh Sister. 7:30pm. Community Mennonite Church, Lancaster. http://seventhsister.com

Apr 23. Performance: Messiah College Choral Arts Society Concert. Linda L. Tedford, conductor, and the choral arts society will join forces with professional soloists and an orchestra to present Handel’s Messiah. 3pm.

Parmer Hall, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg.

Apr 24-30. Historic Embassy Theatre Spring Fair.

Features rides, food, games, and live entertainment.

Benefits the historic Embassy Theatre. Kish Park, Lewistown. 717-248-0321

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Performance: Alliance Brass Quintet.

Presented by the Gettysburg Community Concert Association. Adm. Gettysburg Area High School, Gettysburg.

717-334-3788, www.gettysburgcca.org

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Apr 29. Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live! Jungle

Jack will introduce attendees to some of the world’s spectacular animals and share humorous stories and exclusive footage from his worldwide adventures.

7:30pm. Grove Theatre, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

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Apr 29. Performance: Spoken Word Weekend: Spoken Word Play 15. Presented by Theater of the Seventh Sister. 7:30pm. Community Mennonite Church, Lancaster. http://seventhsister.com Apr 29.

Our Haven Foundation Craft Brew Fest.

2-5pm. Main Gallery, Third Floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

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Mifflin County Kid Connection. Activities include crafts, sports, and interactive dance. For children ages 2-12. Rain date is May 6. 9am-2pm. Free adm.

Downtown Lewistown.

Apr 29. Spring Into History. Guides and interpreters provide information all day. Free adm. Various historical sites and museums throughout Franklin County.

717-552-2977, www.explorefranklincountypa.com

Apr 29. Performance: Julianne & Derek Hough: Move

- Beyond - Live on Tour. A new stage production inspired by the elements - earth, wind, fire, and water - and featuring performances in styles including ballroom, tap, salsa, and hip-hop. 3pm and 8pm. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com

Apr 30. Collaborative Art Auction & Show.

The Arts Barn Education Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-366-8736, www.theartsbarn.org

Apr 30. Performance: Peppa Pig Live: Peppa’s Big

Splash. Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and others in an all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of games and muddy puddles. Featuring characters as lifesize puppets and costume characters. American Music Theatre, Lancaster. 800-648-4102, www.amtshows.com

MAY May 1-31. Farm to Fork Tour. During the ultimate get-

away for foodies, owner John Smucker, a local Mennonite farmer, will introduce guests to his Amish neighbors and offer a chance to see, touch, smell and taste their foods.

Visits will include a farm-focused luncheon. The package includes a two-night stay at the Bird-in-Hand Village Inn & Suites. Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Stage, Bird-inHand. www.bird-in-hand.com

May 2. Performance: Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk.

A zany bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes and repairs more than broken pieces. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.york.psu.edu May 3. Performance: Pippin. The high-flying, deathdefying musical is full of extraordinary acrobatics, magical feats and songs. 7:30pm. Grove Theatre, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com

May 3-Oct 28. Performance: Mennonite Girls Can Cook. Watch the excitement, confusion and frantic fun that erupts when a small-town cable cooking show, hosted by two Mennonite women, attracts the attention of a Hollywood producer. Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Stage, Bird-in-Hand. www.bird-in-hand.com May 4-21. Performance: Dani Girl. When Dani, a precocious 9-year-old, loses her hair to leukemia, she embarks on a magical journey to get it back. No shows on Mondays and Tuesdays. Krevsky Production Center, Harrisburg. 717-232-5501, www.theatreharrisburg.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W spring / 39 /

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sweet views of the amusement park from 189 feet before plunging downward at speeds that exceed freefall.

Hersheypark, Hershey. 800-HERSHEY, 717-534-3900, www.hersheypark.com

May 5. Performance: The Pennsylvania Regional Ballet Company. A showcase of pieces in varied styles of dance. DeSoto Amphitheater stage, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, www.nedsmithcenter.org May 5-7. May Day Fairie Festival. A music and arts festival celebrating the beginning of spring. Spoutwood Farm, Glen Rock. 717-235-6610, www.spoutwood.org May 6. Artisans in the Park. Featuring artisans, food, wine sampling, tours of the homestead, and shopping opportunities at the gift shop. Rain or shine. 9am4pm. Free adm. Conrad Weiser Homestead, Robesonia.

484-335-0091, www.artisansinthepark.com

May 6. Bloom Festival. Shippensburg will come alive

with flowers, food, music, children’s activities and a variety of retail and craft vendors signifying the arrival of spring.

9am-3pm. Parking lot, Shippensburg Borough.

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Performance: The Promise of Living. The Susquehanna Chorale will present its spring concert, which wil highlight the varied faces and sources of joy, hope and enthusiasm for life as presented by well-known British and American composers. 8pm. Parmer Hall, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg.

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May 6. First Saturday Open House. 1-5pm. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org May 6. Pawcasso - Art with Dogs. 10am-noon. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org May 7. Blues, Brews, & Barbecue. Features music, beer, and food. The Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg. 717-263-0202, www.thecapitoltheatre.org

May 11-Jun 30. Exhibit: Phil Christman. Opening

reception on May 11 from 6-8pm. Main Gallery, Third Floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www.walkinartcenter.org

May 13.

Performance: Family Concert. The childfriendly concert will be sponsored by the West Shore Symphony Orchestra. 11:15am-noon. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. 717-258-0666, www.carlisletheatre.org

May 13.

Antique & Classic Car Show. 11am-5pm.

Downtown Bedford. 814-623-0048, downtownbedford.com

May 13. PickleFest. Vendors will line Greenbrier Lane

from Maple Shade Barn to Dill’s Tavern, which will offer re-enactors, crafts, and demonstrations. Other activities will include the 5K Pickle Chase and one-mile fun run, two performance stages offering magic shows and live music, a pickle-eating contest, and pickle foods, including ice cream and soup. Registration requested for the 5K and fun run. 8am-3pm. Dillsburg. www.dillsburg.com

May 13. Spring Craft Fair. Browse the wares of more

than 300 local and regional craftspeople, who will display a wide variety of arts and handicrafts at indoor, sheltered and open air displays. 9am-3pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com

May 13. BrewFest. Sample beers from breweries across the country while enjoying live music, browsing merchants’ offerings, and eating complimentary food.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Manheim. 717-665-7021, www.parenfaire.com

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May 13. Art in the Park. Art, music, and food in a recreation setting. 10am-4pm. Bubeck Park, Schuylkill Haven.

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every month. Begins at 8am. Mifflin County Airport, Reedsville. 717-667-6829, www.mifflincountyairport.com

May 14. Performance: WSSO Masterworks Concert

III: Celebrate! Featuring the West Shore Symphony Orchestra, directed by music director and conductor Matthew Hooper. 3pm. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle.

May 14. Olde York Street Fair. Features more than 100 vendors of handmade arts and crafts, entertainment, and a children’s fun block, including bounce houses, games, face painting, and coloring pages. Continental Square, York.

717-849-2221, www.yorkcity.org

May 20. Petapalooza. Featuring lovable, adoptable homeless pets from local shelters and animal rescues in the central Pennsylvania area. 11am-3pm. Central Penn College, Summerdale.

May 14. Springfest. Features street vendors, family fun,

May 20. Brewmaster Beer Fesitval. Features food and live music. Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro.

717-762-0397, www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org

food, and children’s activities. Free adm. Downtown Mercersburg. 717-328-5827, www.tachamber.org

May 25-28. Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Enjoy drag

racing competition at many levels, featuring future stars competing in classes where pro racers began their careers. Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. 610-856-9211, www.maplegroveraceway.com

May 27. Country Memories Day. More than 100 craft and food vendors on the town’s streets, along with live entertainment. 9:30am-4pm. McVeytown. 717-899-7450 www.facebook.com/CountryMemoriesDay

May 27-28. Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest. Features

May 18-21. Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. Features

music by bands from around the world, along with workshops, food, arts and crafts, and more. Granite Hill Camping Resort, Gettysburg. 800-642-8368, www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/festival

May 19-21. Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals.

Featuring more than 2,000 show behicles representing all marques, scenes, and styles. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle.

717-243-7855, www.carlisleevents.com

wine sampling from more than 20 wineries, as well as Pennsylvania artisan crafts.11am-5pm. Free adm.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Manheim. 717-665-7021, www.parenfaire.com

May 29. 150th Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony.

One of the oldest continuing ceremonies in the country and a great way to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving. The annual parade will make its way through the historic town and end in Soldier’s National Cemetery, where the ceremony will take place. Downtown Gettysburg. 717-334-6274, www.destinationgettysburg.com/event/details/9300

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mere mile-long hike brings visitors to the top of Hawk Mountain’s North Lookout, where they can take in 200-degree panoramic view of the Blue Mountain and local valleys below. Soon the lush green of the Kittatinny Ridge will return, and with the change of the Hawk Mountain vista comes the migrating raptors that fly past each spring, returning from their winter vacation.

Beginning on Saturday, April 1, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s counters will take their place in the counting pit atop North Lookout, awaiting the migrating hawks and eagles. The Spring Migration Watch and daily migrant raptor counts will occur daily through Monday, May 15.

The sanctuary’s professional conservation staff will help to make a Hawk Mountain visit enjoyable and accessible

to people of all demographics, allowing for a diversely informative experience for all. The scientists, counters, volunteers and trainees stand ready in the Visitor Center and along the lookouts, eager to share raptor and wildlife information as well as the story of Hawk Mountain.

A Bit of History In the late 1920s, Hawk Mountain gained popularity among hunters when the northern goshawk began to migrate through the area, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission offered $5 a bird in an attempt to control the goshawk population. This particular hawk was also considered to be a “vicious killer” by local farmers, who saw it as a threat to their livestock.

The hunting of hawks increased substantially as hunters shot down any and all hawks migrating past Hawk Mountain, hoping to hit enough goshawks to bring home the money. Eventually, nearby conservationists began to express concern.

Visitors at North Lookout looking to the skies for passing raptors.

Photo: Two bald eagles soar past the Lookout, one in pursuit of the other’s captured fish.

Richard Pough, a conservationist from Philadelphia, visited the Mountain and took photos of the mass hawk slaughter.

In 1933, Pough presented the experience before the Hawk and Owl, Linnaean, and National Association of Audubon societies.

In the audience was Rosalie Edge, founder of the Emergency Conservation Committee.

Edge was immediately inspired to take action. She leased the property previously owned by the Keystone Lumber and Supply Company in 1934 and later purchased the surrounding 1,300 acres of land in Berks and Schuylkill counties. She then established the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association.

Hawk Mountain became the first wildlife refuge for birds of prey established globally, and it also pioneered the first monitoring of raptor migration patterns, making the Hawk Mountain annual Migration Count the oldest in the world. Over time, the popularity of sanctuary visitation grew, and many found an appreciation for the hawks and the stunning views.

Many volunteers contributed as a fundamental part of data collection and visitor services. Maurice Broun and his wife, Irma, respectively, were the first to fill these roles, and were essential to the early success of Hawk Mountain.

What’s Flying Today Today, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s committed visitor, operations, education and conservation staff, along with about 200 volunteers, works to make the mountain a welcoming and educational destination. Whether visitors are there for the views or the hawks, the experience is designed to be wholesome and impactful.

Throughout the year, and especially during the migration seasons, Hawk Mountain offers a variety of educational programs, lectures and workshops on-site to engage visitors in the importance of raptor conservation. The sanctuary also offers similar events covering various nature topics of importance, such as native Pennsylvania bees and local rattlesnakes.

International conservation science trainees collecting raptor data at the Lookout.

The programs often focus on conservation efforts and how visitors can get involved.

The education staff, along with the help of interns and trainees, offers programs tailored to people of all ages and interests, which are usually free with the purchase of a trail pass or membership.

Interested readers can find Hawk Mountain’s upcoming events at www. hawkmountain.org/events.

Spring Migration Hawkwatch Hawk Mountain invites visitors to look for returning raptors and other migrants during its annual Spring Hawkwatch, held daily from April 1 through May 15 at the sanctuary’s famous North Lookout. The trails, as always, are open from dawn to dusk and require a membership or trail pass to enter.

During the count, staff, trainees and volunteers are stationed at the lookouts to help visitors spot and identify raptors,

including broad-winged hawks, red-tailed hawks, ospreys and bald eagles. Migration typically peaks in mid to late April, especially on days with southerly winds and cloud cover, when counts of more than 100 birds may be seen.

Beginning in the 1960s, the sanctuary has monitored the spring raptor migration, reporting an annual average of 1,063 raptors. Since 2000, conservation science trainees have regulated the daily count at the North Lookout during the second half of the spring migration, using the training of experienced volunteers and staff to learn migration count techniques. The trainees come from all over the world, bringing their global experience to Hawk Mountain for several months, and then return to their home countries with new conservation and research skills.

In conjunction with the count, spring weekend programs are held every Satur-

day and Sunday. Volunteers and the international conservation trainees often lead these programs and stay at the lookouts to interact and offer help to any visitors.

The available weekend programs cover a variety of raptor observation basics and offer guests a unique and beneficial education opportunity while visiting the sanctuary. Hawk Mountain maintains a schedule of four programs each day, including Binocular Basics, Raptor Trapping and Tracking, Name That Raptor, and the sanctuary’s signature free live bird program, Raptors Up Close!

Connect to Nature A broad-wing hawk flies past North LookWhile the 1-mile hike to North out.

Lookout is the most popular, Hawk out, and the Skyline Trail, a difficult path Mountain offers several other trails varyalong the ridge top that requires fouring in difficulty and length, and the Lookpoint scrambling and connects to the Apout Trail itself includes alternative routes palachian Trail. The Golden Eagle Trail conto the top. nects these two.

The Lookout Trail includes eight overA loop of any of these trails plus the looks in addition to the main South and Lookout Trail can take up to three to four North Lookouts, and adventurous hikers hours. Having the ability to customize the can choose to take the Escarpment or Exexperience allows any hiker to find satispress trails to the top. The newly opened, faction along the trails. For more trail deADA-accessible Silhouette Trail offers an tails, visit www.hawkmountain.org/hiking. alternative route to South Lookout and Although Hawk Mountain’s 8-plus features life-size raptor silhouette displays, miles of trails are open year-round, migraadding an additional interactive aspect to tion season brings in the many volunteers, the hike. families, hikers and birders awakened by There are also the River of Rocks trail, a the returning wildlife and warming weathrough and rocky 4-mile hike that encircles er. Some members have returned to the the boulder fields just below South Lookmountain for decades, keeping the tradition alive amongst generations.

Top of North Lookout in early Spring, lookHawk Mountain offers an ing down the Kittatinny Ridge. opportunity for breathtaking views, unique wildlife education and a day among nature. For information on raptor research, visitor services or how to support the sanctuary, visit hawkmountain.org or call 610-756-6961.

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Taste of Philadelphia Market Tours. A food writer will lead the 75-minute tours.

Attendees will learn about the 114-year history of the market, as well as the stories behind cheesesteaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia. 215922-2317, www.readingterminalmarket.org,

Through Mar 5. Performance: Laughter on the 23rd Floor. Neil Simon’s classic comedy gives a peek into the writers’ room of a fictional 1950s television show. Frank Ferrante directs and performs as Max Prince. Open captioning will be available for the 7pm performance on Feb. 12. Preview on Jan. 17 and opening night on Jan. 25.

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MARCH Mar 4. Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge and dig in a fossil pit in the indoor discovery room featuring hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. 1-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www. peec.org

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Sugar Shack Scramble. Take part in a hike through the woods to the Two Saps Sugar Shack and enjoy hot cocoa and pancakes with fresh maple syrup. Spaces limited. Start times of 9 and 9:30am. 9am-12:30pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Mar 4-Apr 2. Israeli Film Festival. The event, mark-

ing its 20th anniversary, is a celebration of Israel and aims to enrich the American vision of Israeli culture and society through a slate of feature films and documentaries intended to spark educational discussion and provide lighthearted entertainment. Adm. Various locations in Montgomery County. 484-904-5421, www.iffphila.com

Mar 5. Performance: Ja Rule & Dru Hill. Adm. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville.

www.covepoconoresorts.com

Mar 5.

Active Adventures: Healthy Hikes. Enjoy a guided hike on a PEEC trail during a program that focuses on getting outside, exploring nature and meeting new people. 1-3pm. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Mar 11-19.

Philadelphia Flower Show: Holland: Flowering the World. Focusing on the horticulture, ecodesign, and modern urban greening and sustainability efforts of the Netherlands. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. 215-988-8800, theflowershow.com

Mar 11-12. Carbon County Home, Business & Outdoor Expo. Shop with local businesses, find items for homes and outdoors, visit with representatives of local attractions, and enter to win prizes and giveaways. Split Rock Resort and Golf Club, Lake Harmony. 610-379-1099, www.splitrockresort.com, www.carboncountyexpo.com Mar 11. Performance: Dennis DeYoung & the Music of STYX. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Mar 11. Paper Marbling Workshop. Colonial Williamsburg-trained instructor Ramon Townsend will lead participants in floating and designing watercolors on a base fluid and then permanently transferring the design to paper. Participants will take home their finished papers. All supplies included. Age 8 and up. Preregistration required, and space is limited to eight people. 9am-2pm. Adm. Historic Sugartown, Malvern. www.historicsugartown.org

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Mar 12. Performance: Dynasty: The Chinese Cultural

Experience. The new troupe of acrobats is known for its colorful costuming and daring feats. Adm. Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono. 800-432-9932, 866-500-0485, www.covepoconoresorts.com

Mar 12. Active Adventures: Introduction to Orienteering. Learn how to use a map and compass.

Space is limited. 1-3pm. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org Mar 12.

Active Adventures: Intro to Mindfulness.

Explore different techniques to increase focus, decrease stress, and improve the quality of communication and relationships. Focuses will include mindful eating, visualization and quieting the mind, and the power of being alert through being in nature. 10:30am-noon. Free.

Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Mar 12. Tea & Trinkets. A four-course tea of garden salads, assorted tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts, served family style. A special tea blend will be featured.

Debbie Pekala, owner of Romantic Jewelers in Phoenixville, will speak about 19th-century jewelry and accessories, and she will display jewelry. At the end of the tea, visitors may tour the circa 1880s General Store and the School Room exhibit. Space is limited. Preregistration required. 2-4pm. Carriage Museum, Historic Sugartown, Malvern. 610-640-2667, www.historicsugartown.org Mar 12. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Wilkes-Barre. 570208-4149, www.wilkes-barre.pa.us Mar 17. The Great Allentown Brew Works Cask Beer Festival. Features more than 30 exclusive cask creations and craft beers from more than a dozen craft breweries. Allentown Brew Works, Allentown. 610-433-7777, www.thebrewworks.com Mar 18. Performance: 2U: A Tribute to U2. The band pays the utmost attention to detail, striving to emulate U2’s music to the note while re-creating a live U2 show experience. Adm. Pocono Palace Resort, East Stroudsburg. 866500-0485, www.covepoconoresorts.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W spring / 47 /

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Mar 18.

Performance: The Zombies - Odessey & Oracle 50th Anniversary. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe.

866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Mar 18-Jul 9. Exhibit: Charles Sheeler: Fashion, Photography, & Sculptural Form. A Philadelphia native and resident of the Worthington House in Doylestown from 1910 to 1926, Sheeler is recognized as one of the founding figures of American modernism due to his work as a painter and a photographer. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org Mar 19.

Active Adventures: Little Eco Explorers: Foxes. The fun, hands-on program for young children will include a story, craft and activity focusing on foxes.

10-11:30am. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Mar 19. Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald

eagle's nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge and dig in a fossil pit in the indoor discovery room featuring hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. 1-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Mar 19-26. Philly Wine Week. The eight-day cele-

bration will include events and specials at more than 50 venues. Throughout Center City, Philadelphia. www.phillywineweek.org

APRIL Apr 1. Boy Scout Badge Festival. Bears, Webelos and

Boy Scouts are invited to join a day of badge work, including Bear Necessities adventure, Webelos Walkabout adventure and Wilderness Survival badge, respectively.

Scouts must be supervised at all times. 9:30am-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 1. Performance: UFO SAXON With Special Guest Jared James Nichols. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe.

866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Apr 1-9. Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia. Enjoy the pink blossoms of 1,000 cherry trees, listen to a giant Taiko drum, create origami masterpieces and hone sushi-making skills during the celebration of all things Japanese. Adm. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia. 215-790-3810, www.shofuso.com, www.subarucherryblossom.org Apr 1-2. Bucks County SpringFest. Features information from experts, children’s activity center, and information about the county’s nature centers, parks, and gardens.

Bucks County Visitor Center, Bensalem. 215-639-0300, www.visitbuckscounty.com Apr 2. Black & White Photography Tour. Bring a cam-

Mar 23-26. Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show. An

era and join in a tour of the historic buildings in the park.

Pack a lunch and dress to keep warm. Spaces are limited.

9am-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Mar 24. Performance: The Revivalists.

Apr 2. Geology Hike. Paul Kovalski, a.k.a. Dr. Dinosaur, will lead the program, which will include a short hike and information about rocks, fossils, glacial deposits and what makes the park unique. 1-3pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

automotive extravaganza featuring more than 110,000 square feet of cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. West Pavilion, Stabler Arena, Rauch Fieldhouse, Lehigh University, Bethlehem. 610-758-9691, www.glvautoshow.org Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Mar 25. Woodcock Walk. Join a walk to see the mysterious woodcock and its springtime mating display. Bring a flashlight for better searching. Age 10 and up. 6:30-8pm.

Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org Mar 25. Performance: Rhythm in the Night - The

Irish Dance Spectacular. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Mar 25.

Performance: In-The-Round. The Trinity Spotlight Concert Series will continue with a concert featuring singer/songwriters Craig Bickhardt, Thom Schuyler and Jack Sundrud. Doors at 6:30pm. Concert at 7pm. Adm is suggested freewill offering. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Berwyn. 484-639-9273, www.trinityberwyn.com

Mar 31.

Performance: Live Wire - The World’s Ultimate AC/DC Experience. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe.

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Apr 7. Performance: Tommy James & The Shondells.

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Apr 7-8. Spring Bazaar. Features basket giveaway drawings, a rummage sale, a bake sale, and food. A portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity. 5-8pm on April 7 and 9am-2pm on April 8. St. John’s Church of Mahoning, Lehighton. 570-386-9960, www.stjohnsmahoning.com Apr 8. Farm-to-Table Dinner. The meal will feature local produce perfect for the season. 6-8pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570828-2319, www.peec.org Apr 8-9. Nostalgia Fest 2017. The wine and beer festi-

val will feature beverage tastings, food trucks, vendor rooms, and autograph and photo opportunities with celebrities from the ’80s and ’90s. Fisher’s Tudor House, Bensalem. 215-932-8300, www.visitbuckscounty.com

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Performance: Changes in Latitudes: The Jimmy Buffet Concert Experience. With a full tropical stage setup, the band strives to re-create the sights, sounds and energy of a Buffet concert experience. Adm. Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono. 866-500-4085, www.covepoconoresorts.com

Apr 8. Girl Scout Badge Festival. Brownies will work on

the Outdoor Adventure badge, Juniors will focus on the Flowers Legacy badge and the Gardener badge, Cadettes will work toward the Trailblazing badge, and Seniors will work on the Adventurer badge. Scouts must be supervised at all times. Space is limited. 9:30am-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 9.

Salamanders, Frogs & More! Explore nearby breeding pools for salamanders, frogs and egg masses.

Nets and collection bins for gentle, up-close study will be provided. Attendees should wear boots and clothes that can get a bit muddy or wet. 10am-noon. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 9.

Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle's nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge and dig in a fossil pit in the indoor discovery room featuring hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. 1-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 15. Bridge the Gap: Pond Explorers. Explore the

pond with nets and collect fish, macroinvertebrates, amphibians and more in collection bins for up-close study.

Wear boots and plan on getting a bit wet and muddy.

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10am-noon. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 20-23. Pocono Knit Camp. Use knitting skills to make cabled fingerless mitts, and knit or crochet a beaded bracelet. Bring materials or use preordered kits. Lodging and meals included. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www. peec.org Apr 21-29. Philadelphia Science Festival. Offering a

plethora of events to inspire the next generation of scientists, the event will highlight the impact of science and technology, interactive events and exhibitions, a street science carnival and more. Primarily free. Philadelphia. www.philasciencefestival.org

Apr 22. Performance: Lovesexy: A Tribute to Prince.

The six-piece band performs a wide range of Prince’s material, from the early years to all the hits that made him a worldwide star. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. 866-5000485, www.covepoconoresorts.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W spring / 49 /

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Apr 22. Naturally Beautiful Beading. Learn to identify stones such as jasper, geodes, agate and turquoise and learn about the process used to enhance the color of the stones. Instructions will also be given on how to create a bracelet and earrings or a necklace to take home. 10amnoon. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org Apr 22. Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald

Apr 29-30. Neshaminy Civil War Re-enactment.

Neshaminy State Park, Bensalem. www.neshaminycwevent.org Apr 29. Earth Day Festival. Hands-on learning stations,

interpretive hikes, conservation exhibits, crafts, food, music and more. 10am-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org

eagle's nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge and dig in a fossil pit in the indoor discovery room featuring hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. 1-4pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 29. Dorney Park Opening Day. Features more than 100 rides and attractions for guests of all ages, including Planet Snoopy for children and nine roller coasters. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown. 610-395-0104, www.dorneypark.com

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Apr 30.

Spring Peeper Search. Listen to the choir made by the tiny, vocal tree frogs as they are carefully caught, studied and released. Bring a flashlight for better searching. 8-9pm. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 22-23. Peddler’s Village Spring Fling. Welcoming

the season with a showcase of local flower and garden centers, home improvement displays and seasonal artisans and crafters, as well as educational demonstrations, live musical acts and opportunities to purchase plants.

Free adm. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4018, www.peddlersvillage.com

Apr 22. Fegley’s Chocolate Festival. Sample all things chocolate, including beer, wine, and liqueur.

Allentown Brew Works, Allentown. 610-433-7777, www.thebrewworks.com Apr 23. Active Adventures: Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk. The hike will be focused on the food and natural remedies provided in the form of wild plants. 10am-noon.

Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 23. Bridge the Gap: Bike the McDade. All equip-

ment and transportation will be provided for the ride along the McDade Trail. Attendees should bring a water bottle and lunch and wear sturdy footwear. Extra water and snacks will be available. Registration will begin March 23, and space is limited. 1-4pm. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 27-29. The 123rd Penn Relays. High school, college and professional track athletes will compete during the oldest collegiate meet in the nation. One race every five minutes over 33 hours of competition. Adm. Franklin Field, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 215-898-6145, www.thepennrelays.com Apr 28.

Performance: Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra. 8pm. Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley.

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Tweets & Sweets. Learn more about birds while on a hike that will focus on bird identification and their natural history. Breakfast snacks and beverages will be available before the hike, and binoculars and field guides will be provided. 9-11am. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org

Apr 30. Bridge the Gap: Wildflower Walk. Celebrate

the blossoming of spring with a walk in the woods, learning identification tips and discussing the natural history of local flowers. 1-4pm. Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

MAY May 2-4. Performance: Branson Fever. A luncheon show. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com May 5-7. Birds & Brews. Formerly Warbler Weekend, the weekend of bird watching and beer tasting will feature guided hikes that focus on bird identification. On Saturday night, transportation will be provided to and from the ShawneeCraft Tap Room. Includes lodging and meals.

Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org May 5-7.

Kids Artistic Revue. A high-quality dance event featuring children of different ages, talents and abilities. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412373-7300, https://dancekar.com

May 5-20. Performance: Angels in America, Parts 1 & 2. The American play spans the Reagan to Bush eras and focuses on the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York and the lives of fictional and historical characters.

Civic Theatre of Allentown, Allentown. 610-432-8943, www.civictheatre.com

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May 7. Sly Fox Bock Fest & Goat Race. Several dozen goats will compete in a friendly race, with the winner lending its name to the seasonal Maibock-style beer, which is tapped immediately after the race. Live German Oompah music will be performed. Sly Fox Brewing Company, Pottstown Airport Business Center, Pottstown. www.slyfoxbeer.com May 10-11. Performance: Sinatra Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back. Starring Tony Sands and the comedy of Bob Goss. A luncheon show. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com May 12-13. Murder Mystery. Participants will try to solve a live, interactive mystery, and prizes will be awarded to the best sleuths. The weekend will also include fine cuisine. Adm. Pocono Palace Resort, East Stroudsburg. 800-432-9932, 866-500-0485, www.covepoconoresorts.com May 12. Performance: Loretta Lynn.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

May 13. Tweets & Sweets. Learn more about birds while on a hike that will focus on bird identification and their natural history. Breakfast snacks and beverages will be available before the hike, and binoculars and field guides will be provided. Age 10 and up. 9-11am. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570828-2319, www.peec.org May 13.

Active Adventures: Pamper Mom in the Poconos. A relaxing day of activities that is all about mothers: a mindfulness program, yoga, an edible and medicinal plant walk, and a wine and painting class. Includes lunch, dinner, and a perennial from the annual plant sale.

Preregistration required. 10:30am-7pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org

May 13-14. Plant Sale. Choose from a variety of native

and deer-resistant flowers and grasses. Perennials will include coneflowers, bee balm, asters, yarrow, lungwort and more, and there will be both sun-loving and shade-loving plants. 9am-4pm. Free adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry.

570-828-2319, www.peec.org

May 14, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10. Royersford Fire Department Flea Markets. There are 30-plus vendors.

8am-2pm. Royersford Fire Department, Friendship Fire Company Hall, Royersford. www.rfd98.org/ May 17.

Performance: Eric Kearns - Voices of Legends. A luncheon show. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe.

866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

May 18. Performance: The Martin & Lewis Tribute

Show. A luncheon show. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe.

866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

May 18-21. Fine Arts Fiesta. The outdoor visual and performing arts event features a juried adult and student art show, an artist market, demonstrations, special children’s events, daily entertainment, and food. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre.

May 19-21. Beauty & the Beast. Created by Nancy

Page, the show is a new version of the classic fairy tale, based on the original story by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester.

610-696-2711, www.brandywineballet.org

May 20. Performance: Justin Willman. The magician and comedian is also the host of Cupcake Wars and Win, Lose or Draw. Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono.

800-432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com May 20, 21. Tough Mudder/Toughest Mudder. The

Tough Mudder is a 10- to 13-mile mud obstacle course, and the Toughest Mudder is an eight-hour, overnight competitive race that leads to the World’s Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour endurance competition. Plantation Field - Unionville, Coatesville. 484-840-7208, www.toughmudder.com

May 20. Active Adventures: Nature Photography. Ian Adrian and Salvador Veiga will provide a two-part photography workshop for individuals of all skill levels. The interactive program will offer an overview on lighting, camera settings and more before the lessons are applied in the field. Participants must bring their own cameras. Preregistration required. 9am-5pm. Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

May 20-21. Spring Wine & Cheese Event. Sample a wine and cheese pair at each location. Wineries of Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Lehigh Valley. 866-870-7800, www. lehighvalleywinetrail.com, www.springwineandcheese.com May 21. Introduction to Blacksmithing. William Barrett

of the New Jersey Blacksmiths Association will offer a look at the history and basics of blacksmithing. 10am-noon.

Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org

May 21. Active Adventures: Intro to Tai Chi & QiGong.

Richie Roche will cover the basics of the ancient forms of exercise. Tai Chi is a Chinese internal martial art, and QiGong is a gentle and low-impact form of exercise. 2-4pm.

Free. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org May 26-29. Spring Fling Family Nature Getaway Weekend. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, canoeing, a campfire and more. Includes lodging and meals.

Adm. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec.org May 27. Wildwater Kingdom Opening Day. Get soaked at 22 water slides, two tubing rivers, two huge wave pools, and other attractions. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown. 610-395-0104, www.dorneypark.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W spring / 51 /

By Morgan Christopher

Long before the Pocono Mountains attracted visitors with waterparks and outlet shopping, and generations before the “honeymoon heyday” saw the construction of resorts featuring heart-shaped tubs, fertile farmlands of the valley west of the Delaware Water Gap attracted settlers to the region. Offering some of the richest soil in the state, this part of the mountains is where family homesteads were laid out largely by German and English immigrants. These original farmers were the forefathers of those who would go on to develop “The Poconos” as one of the country’s most popular vacation destinations. Today, this same spot is where visitors will discover Quiet Valley Historical Living Farm, a meticulously restored working farm that re-creates farm life as experienced by the original settlers of

the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Driving to the property, visitors will follow the well-traveled highways of Interstate 80 and Route 209 to access roads leading to the farm. Turning onto Turkey Hill Road, which leads to Quiet Valley Farm, guests will feel as if they have entered a different time and space – a place where technology has not yet encroached and where a more mindful way of living can be experienced. At Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, guides dressed in period clothing and portraying family members who lived on the property will greet guests and share with them the daily routines practiced by the original Pennsylvania Germans who built the site.

The farm dates back to 1765, when it was established by members of the Depper family of Germany, who

made their way north from Philadelphia to settle near Stroudsburg.

Through marriage and inheritance, the farm stayed in the original family until 1958, when it was sold to Alice and Wendell Wicks. The Wicks, along with their daughter and sonin-law, Sue and Gary Oiler, restored the farmhouse, and in July 1963, it was opened to the public as Quiet Valley Farm Museum. Over time, additional buildings were renovated and reconstructed, including a “granddaddy” cabin, outdoor oven, icehouse and smokehouse, as well as some smaller barns and sheds. An educational building and a picnic area were added later, and in 1994 a one-room school-

house was built to create the Quiet Valley Historical Living Farm that operates today.

Sitting on 114 acres of pastoral land, the farm operates year-round for both educational and recreational visits. Public tours are offered from midJune through Labor Day but group tours can be arranged throughout the year. School trips to the farm offer students the opportunity to step back in time where history comes alive and they can learn about life on a working farm, where everything from spinning flax for cloth to plowing fields with farm animals is demonstrated. Students and visitors alike will walk away from their visit having experienced the labor required on a daily basis to keep a family farm running prior to the advent of electricity and modern machinery.

While the mission of the farm is to re-create and curate historic farming practices, in today’s world of conscious eating, Quiet Valley Historical Living Farm also offers visitors a primer about food production. Through sustainable practices, the farm shows visitors how food is sown, grown and produced. Public workshops throughout the year offer an opportunity for visitors to learn the skills that farm families practiced before technologi-

cal advancements in the world of agriculture. Today, workshops and classes offered by the staff highlight topics as varied as candle making, basket weaving, food preservation and techniques for cooking on a hearth. On a tour, visitors will see these skills demonstrated as part of the re-creation of farm life.

Visitors may also want to explore the special events scheduled throughout the year that re-create and celebrate events farm families would look forward to throughout the calendar year. In April, 19th Century Days offers demonstrations on topics like animal husbandry, spinning, weaving and gardening; Farm Animal Frolic, held the last two weekends of May, features livestock demonstrations like sheep shearing as well as opportunities for children to meet and discover farm animals; October’s annual Harvest Festival weekend is about gathering the crops and celebrating fall food favorites that are prepared and served; and the popular Old Time Christmas in December recreates the holidays as experienced on a historic farm with activities to

delight visitors, such as a candlelight tour, caroling and the presentation of a live Nativity.

As our world gets busier and more automated with each passing day, a visit to Quiet Valley Historical Living Farm offers a chance to slow down and appreciate the beauty often found in simpler ways of living.

For more information and links to the events mentioned above, logon to www.whereandwhen.com/articles/ Quiet-Valley-Living-Historical-Farm Photos courtesy of Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

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Through May 6. Sundance Arena Rodeo. Bull riding,

Mar 2. Petroleum Program Series. Featuring music,

bronco riding, barrel racing, children’s activities, a food vendor and more. First Saturday of each month. 7:30pm. Adm. Sundance Arena Rodeo, Fredonia. www.sundancearena.com

Through Mar 3. Pony Farm Trap & Gun Club Open to the Public. Enjoy the shooting range and/or private classes. The kitchen will be open. Fridays. 5-7pm. Pony Farm Trap and Gun Club, Kittanning. 724-525-7117 Through Mar 5. Performance: The Outsiders.

When a feud breaks out between lower-class and upperclass teenagers, the outsiders must learn to live with the consequences of their actions. Adm. Fridays through Sundays. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland.

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lectures, workshops, or historical demonstrations related to the people, places, and events of petroleum history. Doors open at 6pm, and program begins at 6:30pm.

Adm. Drake Well Museum, Titusville. 814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org

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2017 Sports & Travel Expo. An outdoor enthusiast’s delight, focusing on fishing, hunting, camping and powersports. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.eriepromotions.com

Mar 3-5. Performance: Harvey. Presented by the Old Schoolhouse Players. The Old Schoolhouse Players, Hickory. 724-344-7467, www.osptheater.com

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Mar 4. Performance: The Not-So-Newlywed Game & Justin James, Hypnotist. Married couples find out how well they really know each other. Josh Lapping hosts.

James’ comedy hypnosis show will include volunteer participation. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8000, www.theacademytheatre.org Mar 4. Murder Mystery Dinner. Benefits accessAbilities Foundation. Rustic Lodge, Indiana. 724-465-6042

Mar 4.

Family Fun Fest. Hosted by the Children’s Advisory Commission of Indiana County. Indiana Mall, Indiana. familyfunfest32@gmail.com, indianamallpa.com

Mar 4-5. Pittsburgh Fire Rescue & EMS Expo. Visit

hundreds of exhibits with thousands of products and services. Meet representatives from various companies and see the latest technological advances for fire, EMS, Hazmat, search and rescue, and more. Specials and discounts will be available. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, 800-747-5599, www.simoneventmanagement.com

Mar 9. Petroleum Program Series. Featuring music, lectures, workshops, or historical demonstrations related to the people, places, and events of petroleum history. Doors open at 6pm, and program begins at 6:30pm.

Adm. Drake Well Museum, Titusville. 814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org Mar 10-11. Washington County Ag Days.

Entertainment, food, exhibits and fun for the entire family. Free event. Washington Crown Center, Washington.

724-228-4270, www.shopwashingtoncrown.com Mar 11. Maple Sugaring Program. See how maple trees

are tapped and discover the process of turning sugar water into maple syrup. Tools from the past will be on display.

11am. Free. Bradys Run Park Lodge, Beaver Falls. 724-3781701, www.beavercountyconservationdistrict.org

Mar 11-12. Irish Soup & Artisan Cheeses. Sample Irish

potato soup, artisan cheeses, and white wine for free, as well as ice wine paired with ice wine dessert for a nominal fee. 11am-5pm. Conneaut Cellars Winery and Distillery, Conneaut Lake. 814-382-3999, www.conneautcellarswinery.com

Mar 11. Safe Day - The Arc of Indiana County. An event all about safety. Indiana Mall, Indiana. indianamallpa.com

rency, tokens, and numismatic materials, and chat with knowledgeable coin dealers. Features more than 36 tables of offerings and a Coins 4 Kids program. Free adm and parking. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. 724-254-2471

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Mar 11-12. Maple Weekend Taste & Tour. Tour and

Mar 24-26, 29-Apr 2.

Mar 11. AGEPOWER - Celebrating Your Prime Time!

The lifestyle expo will focus on travel, retirement, job change, leisure time, empty nesting, grandparenting and moving. Exhibits, demonstrations and workshops will highlight finance, insurance, nutrition, health, exercise, housing, food and more. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville.

412-373-7300

Mar 24-26. C.A.M.P. Coins & More Productions. The

Mar 12. Charter Day. The statewide celebration commemorates the founding of Pennsylvania through the 1681 charter King Charles II of Great Britain granted to William Penn. Free adm. Drake Well Museum, Titusville.

814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org

Mar 24-26. Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Spring Fever Festival. Browse and shop more than 180 booths of quality arts and crafts, such as jewelry, artwork, candles, floral designs, pet items, and decor, along with prepackaged food items. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, www.familyfestivals.com

taste Somerset County maple products in and around the county. Enjoy free tours, products available for purchase and more. In association with Somerset County Maple Producers. Somerset County. 814-442-3680

Mar 15. WestPACS Spring Job Fair. WestPACS features

44 member institutions, and the large job fair seeks to connect college students and graduates with employment opportunities. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville.

412-373-7300, www.westpacs.org

Mar 17-19. Indiana Armstrong Builders Association

Home Show. Features more than 135 booths staffed by 90 exhibitors displaying ideas on home improvement. Free parking. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana.

Mar 18-19. Maple Taste & Tour. Witness the process of tapping a maple tree, collecting sap, and boiling it down to make syrup. Some maple syrup producers offer free maple confections to sample and products to purchase.

Various locations in and surrounding Crawford County.

814-796-3699, www.pamaple.org Mar 18. St. Patrick’s Day Trail Hunt. Find a pot o’ gold

out on the trails and bring it back to the office for a prize.

Mines and Meadows ATV Park, Wampum. 724-535-6026, www.minesandmeadows.com

Mar 19. Bigfoot St. Patrick’s Day Hike. Wear St. Patrick’s green to attract Bigfoot on the 3-mile hike. Hot dogs, a potluck and Bigfoot stories at the train station afterward. Meet at Wampum Community Park and Train Station, Wampum. www.northcountrytrail.org/wam Mar 19.

Spring Ham & Turkey Dinner. The annual spring eating event is a wonderful old-fashioned meal featuring favorite entrees and sides. Live music will be presented. Adm. The SpringHouse, Washington.

724-228-3339, www.springhousemarket.com

Mar 22-25.

Performance: The Addams Family.

Reservations requested. Performances daily. Doors open at 7pm, and musical begins at 7:30pm.

Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. 800-225-7393, www.waynesburg.edu

Maple Taste & Tour Weekend. Explore the heart of the Pennsylvania maple producer. Each of the sugaring operations is unique.

Crawford, Warren, Venango, Mercer and Erie County. www.pamaple.org coin show will feature 100 dealers from around the country buying, selling, trading and offering free appraisals.

There will be coins, bullion, paper money, tokens and medals. There is no sales tax on coins and bullion in Pennsylvania. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, www.sarosicoinshows.com

Mar 25. Performance: Showtime. A performance by local residents. Benefits the Blairsville Underground Railroad. Blairsville High School, Blairsville.

Mar 25-26, 29-Apr 2.

Pennsylvania Maple Festival. Demonstrations, a quilt show, car shows, a parade, vendors, a beer and wine garden, pancake dinners and more. Festival Grounds, Meyersdale. 866-858-0213, www.pamaplefest.com

Mar 25. Kids Fest. Entertainment, food, exhibits and fun for the entire family. Washington Crown Center, Washington.

724-228-4270, www.shopwashingtoncrown.com

Mar 25-26. Megashow Home, Garden, & Business

Expo. Visit and shop from businesses, vendors, and organizations. Includes a ladies’ section, children’s activities, a food court, and prize drawings. March 25 10am8pm and March 26 noon-5pm. Children under 12 receive free adm. Former Builders Surplus Building, Somerset. 814-267-5564, 814-445-6431

Mar 29. PERC Education Job Fair. The regional and

national recruitment event will feature employers of certified teachers. Participating employers interview and hire candidates in all disciplines from prekindergarten through 12th grade, as well as related certification areas such as counseling, therapies and administration.

Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-3737300, www.percjobfair.org

Mar 29. Vietnam Veterans Day. Veterans, current military personnel, their families, and others are invited.

Program at 6pm and social, featuring food and refreshments, at 7pm. Waynesburg VFW Post 4793, Waynesburg.

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Mar 31-Apr 1, 7-8.

Performance: Murder & Magnolias. An original murder mystery presented by R-Act Theatre Productions. 7pm. R-ACT Theatre Productions, Avenue Theatre, Rochester. 724-775-6844, www.ractproductions.com

Mar 31-Apr 1, 7-9.

Performance: Shrek The Musical. A tale about the most unlikely of heroes and his band of misfit fairytale creatures. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, option 2, www.lincolnparkarts.org

Mar 31. Annual Symposium on 18th-Century Life & Customs in Western Pennsylvania: An Evening With Abigail Adams. Abigail Adams was an early advocate for women’s rights and a vital confidant and adviser to her husband, John Adams, the nation’s second president. Adm. Chapel at Old Main at Washington & Jefferson College, Washington. 724-222-3604, www.bradfordhouse.org

APRIL Apr 1-2. 40th Annual Maple Syrup Festival. All-you-

can-eat buttermilk or buckwheat pancakes served with 100 percent pure maple syrup made in the park. The festival will feature entertainment on two stages, mountain men encampments, homemade crafts, pony rides, stoneground flour and more. 8:30am4:30pm. Adm for breakfast. Free adm and parking.

Bradys Run Park Lodge, Beaver Falls. 724-378-1701, www.beavercountyconservationdistrict.org

Apr 1-2. Western Pennsylvania Kennel Club Dog Show. A complete dog show resulting in a Best in Show award. A separate and complete dog show will include many of the same dogs entered on Saturday, but with a different judge judging each breed on Sunday. Doors open at 7am, judging at 9am, Best in Show judging at 5pm. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, www.wpka-inc.org Apr 7-9. Steel City Con. More than 100,000 square feet

of convention space will be filled with 750 vendor tables, an artist alley and celebrity guests. Celebrity question-and-answer sessions, panels, celebrity photo ops, the Artist Charity Quick Sketch, and various contests. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville.

412-373-7300, www.steelcitycon.com

Apr 8.

Erie Microbrew Fest. More than 20 regional microbreweries offering their finest. 1-4pm and 5-8pm.

The Brewerie at Union Station, Erie. 814-864-3001, www.wqln.org/brewfest

Apr 8-9. Washington County Gun Show. More than

450 dealer tables and more than 100 dealers with all types of firearms and accessories. Adm. Free parking.

Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington.

724-948-3571, www.arhsportshop.com

Apr 8. Ten Mile Creek Trout Stocking. A habitat improvement and youth education event. Marianna.

724-344-4725, www.mariannaoutdoors.com

Apr 1-2. Maple Syrup Festival Open House. Step back in time to the restored one-room schoolhouse built in 1844. Free adm. Richmond Little Red Schoolhouse, Beaver.

724-774-8292, www.brightontwp.org

Apr 8. Spring Gardening Seminar. Greene County Master Gardeners deliver a series of one-hour presentations on various gardening topics. Registration at 8:30am and program from 9am-1pm. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-627-3745, www.extension.psu.edu/greene

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Apr 9-May 11.

Spring Open House at Smicksburg. Visit the shops and get ready for spring. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net

Apr 1.

Fool’s Run 10K & 5K Run. Sponsored by the Indiana Road Runners Club. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana.

724-349-0501, www.indianaroadrunners.com

Exhibit: Spring Juried Show.

Sponsored by the Beaver Valley Artists. Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton. 724-846-1130, www.merrickartgallery.org, www.beavervalleyartists.org

Apr 9. Beaver County Spring Model Train Sale. The

Apr 1. Wine on the Lake. Taste wines, sample cheese

event, sponsored by Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, will feature tri-state vendors, with all scales represented. Also, food, giveaway drawings, clubhouse tours and more. 10am-3pm. Adm. Monaca Turners, Monaca. 724-843-3783, www.bcmrr.railfan.net

Apr 1-2. Asbury Woods Maple Festival. Maple syrupmaking historical tours, arts and crafts, maple-flavored foods, and music. 11am-4pm. Asbury Woods Nature Center, Erie. 814-835-5356, www.asburywoods.org

Apr 9. Lake Erie National Cheer & Dance Championships. The national championship event will showcase more than 1,500 athletes in a series of cheer and dance routines. Erie Insurance Arena, Erie. www.championcheercentral.com

and foods, and shop for unique gifts. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.wineonthelake.com

Apr 1.

Performance: John Denver Musical Tribute.

Tribute artist Ted Vigil will pay homage to the music legend with songs such as Annie’s Song, Leavin’ on a Jet Plane, Thank God I’m a Country Boy and more. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

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Apr 12. Performance: An Evening of One-Act Plays.

8pm. Goodwin Performing Arts Center, Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. 800-225-7393, www.waynesburg.edu

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Apr 15. Celebrate Butler County Tourism. Featuring local vendors, demonstrations, special appearances and door prizes. 10am-4pm. Pittsburgh Marriott North at Cranberry Woods, Cranberry Township. 866-856-8444, www.visitbutlercounty.com Apr 15. Easter Egg Hunt. Children can hunt for Easter

eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a light snack.

Hunt will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m. 10am-noon. Adm. Old Economy Village, Ambridge. 724-266-4500, ext. 113, www. oldeconomyvillage.org 322 N. McKean St. Butler, PA 16001

Apr 15. Easter Egg Hunt. Help the Easter Bunny find his giant Easter eggs scattered all over the trails. Mines and Meadows ATV Park, Wampum. 724-535-6026, www.minesandmeadows.com Apr 15. Hammer-In. Features demonstrations by black-

smiths, tours of the foundry, and, at 1pm, an auction. 9am.

Free adm. W.A. Young & Sons Foundry & Machine Shop, Rices Landing.

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Apr 18. Performance: Music Program Spring Concert.

Doors open at 7pm, and concert begins at 7:30pm.

Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. www.waynesburg.edu Apr 21-May 7. Performance: Beauty and the Beast.

The Disney tale, with seven new songs. The Beast must earn Belle’s love before it is too late. Fridays to Sundays. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8000, www.theacademytheatre.org

Apr 21-23. Just Between Friends. The seasonal sales event will feature opportunities to buy and sell gently used children’s and materinty items. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, www.pittsburgheast.jbfsale.com/homeView.jsp Apr 21-22.

Apr 15.

Peter Cottontail Express. Join Peter Cottontail on the first ride of 2017 through Oil Creek State Park. Each child will receive a small gift. Reservations recommended. Departs at 1pm. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Apr 16. North Country Trail Indian Rock & Hippy Bridge Hike. Shuttle to Louthan Road for a 3.5-mile hike back to the shelter. 1pm. Free. Meet at Watts Mill Road, South Beaver Township. 724-827-2350, www.northcountrytrail.org/wam Apr 17-28. Kaleidoscope Arts Festival. Showcasing the best of Slippery Rock University’s dance, music, theater and visual arts. Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock.

724-738-4721, www.sru.edu

Extreme Bull Riding Competition.

Featuring professional bull riders. Gates open at 6:30pm, and event begins at 8pm. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-852-5323

Apr 22-Jul 9. Exhibit: Annual Spring Show. The

juried, regional multimedia exhibition, open to all artists living within a 250-mile radius of Erie, represents all media and showcases current and fine artwork created in the area. Main galleries, Erie Art Museum, Erie. 814-459-5477, www.erieartmuseum.org

Apr 22. Gross National Product’s 47th Anniversary Show. A musical reunion for original band members and area musicians. Performers will include university facuty, staff, students, and alumni. 7:30pm. Free adm. Goodwin Performing Arts Center, Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. 800-225-7393, www.waynesburg.edu whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W spring / 61 /

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Apr 22. Wine Festival. Inspired by the Orient. Featuring

more than a dozen fine wines paired with Asian cuisine.

Hoyt Center for the Arts, New Castle. 724-652-2882, www.hoytartcenter.org

Apr 22. Antiques & Collectibles Benefit Auction.

Auction of Duncan Glass and other glass, antiques and collectibles to benefit the Duncan & Miller Glass Museum. Preview at 11am. Auction at 1pm. 4-H B u i l d i n g , Wa s h i n g to n C o u n t y Fa i rg ro u n d s , Wa s h i n g to n . 7 24 - 6 7 8 - 6 6 2 6 , 7 24 - 2 2 5 - 9 9 5 0, www.duncanmiller.net Apr 22. Pancake Breakfast & Opening Day. Breakfast

will feature buckwheat, buttermilk, and corn pancakes, along with sausages and beverages. Breakfast from 8amnoon. Greene County Historical Society Museum, Waynesburg. 724-627-3204, www.greenecountyhistory.org

Apr 25-30.

Youth Arts Celebration. The familyfriendly event showcases work by students in kindergarten through 12th grade from nine school districts in and around Indiana County. Indiana. www.indianaartscouncil.org

Apr 27-29. Three Rivers Quilters’ 2017 Quilt Show.

Three Rivers Quilters are moving to a new venue for the 2017 show, which will include three days of traditional and modern quilting. Adm. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington. 724-503-1200; 877-824-5050, www.threeriversquilters.org Apr 28-29. Brewski Festival. Enjoy fine specialty beers from a unique selection of breweries. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. 800-452-2223, www.7springs.com Apr 29. Air Heritage Annual Pig Roast. A whole pig will be roasted over a charcoal fire served with all the fixings.

Aircraft will be on display and open for touring. 3-6pm.

Adm. Hangar, Air Heritage Museum - Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls. 724-843-2820, http://airheritage.org

Apr 29. Healthy Kids Day. Fun, games, and surprises

dedicated to helping children bridge gaps in health and learning that prevent them from reaching their pull potential. Indiana County YMCA, Indiana. 724-463-9622

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Apr 29. Youth Fishing Derby. Anglers age 15 and under

will be able to fish for free and must bring their fishing rods. Bait will be sold, and the concession stand will be open. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. 8am-noon.

Hopewell Township Community Park, Aliquippa. 724-3781460, www.hopewelltwp.com

Apr 29-30. Great Lakes Beach Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Including more than 90 exhibitors, lectures, live music, wine tasting, a Best Beach Find contest, bottle ID and more. Adm good both days. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. 814-836-1827, www.relishinc.com

Apr 29-30. Showmasters Gun Show. Vendors will sell, buy and trade guns. Featuring shotguns, rifles, modern guns, muskets, carbines, Kentuckys, antique pistols, Class 3 firearms, swords, knives, decoys, Samurai, hunting and reloading supplies, handguns, parts, ammunition, coins, Americana, militaria and war relics. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, www.cegunshows.com Apr 29. 11th Marianna Canoe Race & Anything That

Floats. A large, premier canoe race on Class I-II moving water. Enjoy friendly competition or a fun float down the river, as well as Outdoorsfest activities. Fee per vessel.

Marianna. 724-986-5708, www.mariannaoutdoors.com

Apr 29-30. Outdoorfest. A celebration of the outdoors and Mother Nature with music and food vendors, a birds of prey demonstration, chainsaw carving, the Calling All Old Trucks Round-Up, a coal miner history tent and more. Adm. Marianna. 724-986-5708, www.mariannaoutdoors.com

MAY May 6. Authors of Indiana County & Beyond. Meet regional authors. Windgate Winery, Smicksburg. 814-2578797, www.windgatevineyards.com May 6. Performance: Irish Eyes. A musical tour of the Emerald Isle presented by the Washington Symphony Orchestra. Featuring traditional ballads and classical pieces awash with Celtic influence. Adm. Trinity High School, Washington. 724-223-9796, www.washsym.org

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May 4-6. Mars New Year. Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the town of Mars. Three days of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) fun will highlight innovation and exploration. Blast-off dinner on Thursday night, with downtown activities on Friday and Saturday. Mars. 724-652-1858, www.marsnewyear.com May 5.

Performance: A Night at the Movies: The Music of John Williams. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform the music from the legendary composer’s well-known movie scores. Pre-concert dinners will begin at 6pm. Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. 724-654-6683, www.cathedralnewcastle.com, www.pittsburghsymphony.org/src

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May 12-21. Performance: Noises Off. Performed by the Old Schoolhouse Players, this farce presents a motley crew of actors as they rehearse and perform a play.

Select dates. The Old Schoolhouse Players, Hickory.

724-344-7467, www.osptheater.com May 13. Take a Step Back in Time. Tour the many build-

ings at the village and observe the lifestyle of previous generations. 11am-3pm. Donations appreciated. Also open the second Saturday through October and tours are available by appointment. South Side Historical Village, Hookstown. 724-899-4165, www.sshva.wordpress.com

May 6. Beaver County History Celebration: Then & Now. A total of 15 historical museums will be open.

10am-4pm. Free. Beaver County. 724-775-1848, www.visitbeavercounty.com, www.bchrlf.org May 6-7. USA Gymnastics PA Xcel State Gymnastics

Championships. More than 400 gymnasts are expected to compete. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.eriegymnastics.com

May 6. Performance: The Doo-Wop Project. Featuring

songs and stories of the vocal groups of the 1950s with stars of the Broadway hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

May 13. Mud on the Mountain. Get down and dirty atop the beautiful Laurel Highlands with a 7-mile mud run course that winds its way up, down and through challenging terrain. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. 800-452-2223, www.7springs.com

May 6. Spring Tea Party.

Volant Village Shops, Volant.

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June 29, 30, July 1 & 2, 2017

43rd Annual Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival Twin Lakes Park near Greensburg, PA

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Free Admission! www.artsandheritage.com

May 19-21. National Road Festival. For more than 600

miles, the National Road is a landscape of historic, cultural and archaeological significance; scenic beauty; and bountiful recreation. It is also a journey through the lives and fortunes of the people who forged America. Fayette County, Washington County and Somerset County.

724-437-9877, www.nationalroadpa.org

May 20. MEET-U in 5 & 1/2. Enjoy a 5- or 13-mile race

traveling through scenic Oil Creek State Park. Benefits the Mobile Energy Education Training Unit. There is a registration fee. Begins at Drake Well Museum, Titusville.

814-827-2797, www.drakewell.org

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May 20. Spirit of the River Festival. The wine, music and arts festival benefits the borough of Ohiopyle.

Noon-7pm. Ohiopyle Stewart Community Center, Ohiopyle. 724-329-1444, www.ohiopyle-stewart.org, www.facebook.com/ohiopylewineandartsfest

May 16. Performance: The Peter Rabbit Tales. In celebration of Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday, the magical, marvelous world will come alive onstage with masks, puppets, scenery and music. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity May 18-21. Edinboro Art & Music Festival. Showcasing

grassroots art and music in the spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition. Downtown Edinboro. 814-734-3777, www.edinboroartandmusic.com

May 19-20. May Mart Flower & Craft Festival. More than 100 vendors and crafters filling two arenas and selling unique items. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana.

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Pennsylvania Polka Festival Starring Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. Continuous music and dancing, specialty ethnic foods, beer, wine, cocktails, a vendor marketplace and more. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, www.simoneventmanagement.com

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May 20-21. Sheep & Fiber Festival. Celebrates the heritage of lamb, wool, and fibers in Greene County.

Features juried crafts and fiber vendors, along with demonstrations of spinning, weaving, shearing, shepherding dogs, and American lamb cooking. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg.

May 21. Pittsburgh Wedding Flea Market. The upscale

event will offer opportunities to buy and sell leftover new and used wedding items. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-373-7300, www.pittsburghweddingfleamarket.com

May 26-28.

Troika Russian Festival. Authentic Russian food, an ice bar and live folk entertainment. Free adm and parking. Church of the Nativity, Erie. 814-6025399, 814-459-8515, www.churchofthenativity.net

May 27-28. PyroFest. Promoting and celebrating the

international art of pyrotechnics through innovative and unique presentations. Techniques and products from around the globe will create daytime and nighttime displays. Also, live music, food and a Kids’ Zone. Cooper’s Lake Campground, Slippery Rock. 800-854-4705, www.pyrofest.com

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Car Cruise. Dash plaques for the first 50 vehicles, and there will be a prize drawing. Lunch will be served in the Grange Hall cafeteria. Noon-3pm. Free adm. Hookstown Fa i r g r o u n d s , H o o k s t o w n . 7 2 4 - 5 7 3 - 9 0 4 4 , w w w. h o o k s t o w n f a i r. c o m

May 29 - Sep 4. Dinosaurs at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. Enjoy seeing life-size realistic dinosaurs in an immersive environment without leaving the city! Adm. PIttsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Pittsburgh. 412-6653640, www.pittsburghzoo.org May 31-Jun 3.

Erie Wild Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival. Numerous vendors will compete. Also, food, musical entertainment and family fun. Perry Square, Erie.

814-899-5177, www.erieribfest.com

Featuring a stunning collection of handmade glassware dating from 1865 to 1955 Open Thursday-Sunday (except holidays)

April thru December 11am-4pm By appointment year round (Reduced rates for children, teens, & groups of 10 or more)

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Great Pennsylvania Roadtrips

The 200th Fourth of July Celebration in Lititz Plus, hundreds of events from across PA

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

KIDS Treasure Castle Playland

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Arts Barn

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Bellefonte Art Museum

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Maridon Museum of Asian Art

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Athens Artsfest

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Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art

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Beaver County History Celebration

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Penn’s Peak

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Country Memories Day

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Walk In Art Center

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Frysburg Mayfest

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Lewisburg Celebration of the Arts

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HOTA Folk & Arts Festival

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Mason Jar & Music Fest

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Penn Mar Irish Festival

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Sentimental Journey

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DINING Perkins Restaurant

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Quaker Steak & Lube

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Abigail House B&B

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Strawberry Festival

Bear Mountain Lodge

25

Comfort Inn, Mansfield

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Econolodge, Bloomsburg

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Holiday Inn Express, Bloomsburg

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Bedford Street Antiques

36

Penn Wells Hotel

24

Campbell Pottery

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Sherwood Hotel

24

Chocolates By Leopold

22

Towers Victorian Inn

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Highland Chocolates

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Treasure Lake

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SPECIALTY SHOPS

WINERIES & BREWERIES Flickerwood Wine Cellars

19

Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh

63

Red Bandana Winery

15

Visitor Info Services Continued

ZOOS & WILDLIFE PARKS Double Diamond Deer Ranch

15

3. Beaver County

62

4. Bradford County

16

5. Butler County

MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES

2

6. Clearfield County

21

Drake Well Museum

58

7. Clinton County

17

Duncan Miller Glass Museum

65

8. Crawford County

58

Eagles Mere Air & Auto Museum

22

9. Endless Mountains

22

National Toy Train Museum

40

10. Huntingdon County/Raystown Lake 39

No. 9 Coal Mine Museum

49

11. Indiana County

2

Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad

Pennsylvania Military Museum

58

12. Juniata Valley

38

20

13. Lawrence County

2

Westmoreland Heritage

64

14. Schuylkill County

35

15. Susquehanna Valley Chamber

40

16. Susquehanna River Valley

26

17. Tioga County

24

18. Warren County Chamber

18

VISITOR INFO SERVICES 1. Allegheny National Forest

19

2. Armstrong County

2, 57

VISITOR INFO SERVICES MAP ERIE

18

1

WARREN

8

FOREST

ELK

13

3

LYCOMING

5

SNYDER

11

MIFFLIN

INDIANA

CAMBRIA

12

BLAIR

10

PERRY

DAUPHIN

CUMBERLAND

FAYETTE

CARBON

NORTHUMBERLAND

14

NORTHAMPTON

SCHUYLKILL

LEBANON

LEHIGH

BERKS BUCKS

HUNTINGDON

WASHINGTON

SOMERSET

MONROE

MONTOUR

JUNIATA

WESTMORELAND

GREENE

16 16 16 UNION

CENTRE

ARMSTRONG

ALLEGHENY

PIKE

COLUMBIA

6

BUTLER

BEAVER

LACKAWANNA

LUZERNE

JEFFERSON CLEARFIELD

2

9

WAYNE

WYOMING

SULLIVAN

7

CLINTON

LAWRENCE

SUSQUEHANNA

9

CAMERON

VENANGO

9

BRADFORD

TIOGA

POTTER

MERCER CLARION

4

17

MCKEAN

CRAWFORD

LANCASTER

15

CHESTER

BEDFORD FULTON

FRANKLIN

YORK ADAMS

MONTGOMERY

PHILADELPHIA DELAWARE

REV UP! Many BIG screen TVs that always have YOUR favorite sport on. Auto-themed decor includes COOL Classic Cars, NASCAR theme on walls and Motorcycles that hang from the ceilings!

RE-CHARGE! There’s ALWAYS something happening at The Lube! From Bike Nights to Car Cruise-Ins & much more!

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COOL OFF! We have TWO bars to choose from with Daily Draft Specials and our Signature Lube Drinks!

HUNGRY AND IN A HURRY? Call ahead! Use our Drive Thru Pick-up Wingo Window for great food on the go... at home or the game!

LOCATIONS: BLOOMSBURG - Exit 232 off of I-80 - 211 Columbia Mall Drive - 570.389.WING (9464) MECHANICSBURG - Exit 3 off Rte. 581/Carlisle Pike - 165 Gateway Drive - 717.796.WING (9464) STATE COLLEGE - I-99 Shiloh, Exit #76 - 501 Benner Pike - 814.237.LUBE (5823) YORK - Rt. 30 & Kenneth Rd. - 1411 Kenneth Road - 717.767.WING (9464)

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HAZLETON - Exit 145 off I-81 HUMMELS WHARF -Routes 11 & 15 JOHNSTOWN - 505 Galleria Drive LEWISBURG - Routes 11 & 15 MANSFIELD - Routes 6 &15 MATAMORAS - 103 Westfall Town Dr. MOUNT POCONO - Exit 3 off I-380 PITTSTON - I-81 & Route 315 STATE COLLEGE - I-99 Shiloh, Exit #76

BUSES WELCOME! STROUDSBURG - Exit 305 off I-80 TUNKHANNOCK - 615 SR 6 East, Suite 1 WILKES-BARRE - Exit 165 off I-81 WILLIAMSPORT - Exit 210B off I-80 YORK - Exit 19A off I-83

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ALTOONA - Exit 32 off US 220 BLOOMSBURG - Exit 232 off I-80 CAMP HILL- Exit 67B-A off I-81 CHAMBERSBURG - Exit 16 off I-81 DANVILLE - Exit 224 off I-80 DICKSON CITY - Exit 191A off I-81 EAST STROUDSBURG - 5163 Milford Rd. GETTYSBURG - Route 15 at York Rd HANOVER - Exit 94S off US-15