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Dialogues with Darwin
April 17, 2009 - October 17, 2010
American Philosophical Society Museum. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection has produced more dialogue than any other scientific idea in modern history. In the museum gallery, commissioned artwork and visitor responses will be combined with a selection of books, letters, and manuscripts from the American Philosophical Society’s own Darwin collection, the largest outside of Cambridge, England.
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Philadelphia |
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Public Treasures/Private Visions: Hudson River School Masterworks
June 15, 2009 - May 30, 2010
10 am-5 pm. Historic Landmark Building, Gallery 10. This exhibit is a rare opportunity to see paintings that seldom travel outside of New York City, as well as paintings from superlative select private collections of Hudson River School art. Includes works by Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, Asher Durand, Frederic Church, Jasper F. Cropsey, Frederick Kensett, Martin Johnson Heade, William Stanley Haseltine, Sanford R. Gifford and Thomas Moran.
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Philadelphia |
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Fulfilling a Prophecy
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010
Univ of Penn Museum. Histories of PA declare that all but a few elderly Lenape people left the state in early 1800s. Yet children of Lenape-European marriages stayed, covertly practicing their traditions and avoiding discovery for more than 200 years. Their descendants tell their story in this exhibit organized by the Penn Museum with the Lenape Nation of PA. Features objects from private and the Museum's collections and historic photographs.
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Philadelphia |
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Moore Adventures in Wonderland
September 23, 2009 - June 6, 2010
This Marianne Moore and Alice in Wonderland inspired installation, created by Rosenbach Artist-in-Residence Sue Johnson, investigates the Rosenbach’s extensive Lewis Carroll and Marianne Moore collections and uncovers unexpected connections between the two.
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Philadelphia |
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Lace in Translation
September 24, 2009 - April 3, 2010
The Design Center at Philadelphia University. European and Canadian art/design teams explored the historic Quaker Lace Company collection and were commissioned to create new, site-specific works for installation in the Center’s galleries and adjoining grounds.
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Philadelphia |
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"Exploring Trees Inside & Out" Traveling Exhibit
January 23, 2010 - May 2, 2010
The interactive exhibit introduces kids to nature through multiple perspectives and hands-on discovery.
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Philadelphia |
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The Revolutionary River Schuylkill County Premiere
March 27, 2010
On Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. the Schuylkill River Heritage Area will hold the Schuylkill County premiere of the public television documentary, The Revolutionary River, at the Sovereign Majestic Theatre in Pottsville. The event will be immediately followed by a meet-the-producer dessert reception at the Historical Society of Schuylkill County. $30 per person/$50 per couple. Advance registration required. Call 484-945-0200 to register.
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Coal Country |
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16th Annual Stream Watch Census
March 27, 2010
9 am-12 pm. West Mill Creek Park, Mill Creek and Old Gulph Roads, Lower Merion. Each year, volunteers help us understand the Mill Creek's health by collecting samples of its aquatic life seeking indicators of water quality. Adults and children ages 12 & up. Rain date Sun. Mar. 28.
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Skippack Valley |
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Eggstravaganza at Gring's Mill
March 27, 2010
12-3 p.m. Children can
dye eggs in a variety of colors or create their own design with crayon resist or sponge paint. After dyeing their eggs, kids can make a springtime craft. Petting zoo, pony rides and jugglers will also be available. This is not an egg hunt. For more information call610-374-2944 or visit our website
www.countyofberks.com/parks.
Outside kids can enter into a drawing for a special prize, which will be
given away by a raffle drawing every 15 minutes.
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Western Berks |
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