Posted on Fri, Apr. 4, 2008
Special Events
Philadelphia
19th Annual Cliveden Institute Lectures, field trips & presentations on revitalizing Philadelphia neighborhoods. Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave.; 215-848-1777.
www.cliveden.org. $20. 4/4 9 am-3 pm.
Noircon 2008 World of noir showcased through discussions, lectures, readings, film screenings & more. Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, 1 Dock St.; 215-923-0210.
www.noircon.com. $100-$180. 4/4 8 am. 4/5 8:30 am. 4/6 9:45 am.
*FREE* Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Sidewalk Parade Costumed parade-goers, Taiko drum & dance performances. Center City District, 1700 Market St.; 215-636-3300.
www.centercityphila.org. 4/7 4:30-6 pm.
*FREE* Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival: Japanese Culture Week Lively performances & demonstrations of traditional Japanese arts. The Shops at Liberty Place, 16th & Chestnut Sts.; 215-851-9055.
www.shopsatliberty.com. 4/8-4/11 noon-2 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
Bead Fest Philadelphia Celebration of bead arts, including a full weekend of classes, workshops & more than 200 exhibitors. Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 610-232-5735.
www.beadfest.com. $8. 4/4 noon-7 pm. 4/5 10 am-6 pm. 4/6 11 am-5 pm.
Family Fun Fishing Derby Fish for trout in Linvilla's pond. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media; 610-874-4678.
www.linvilla.com. $14.99. 4/5 9 am-3 pm.
*FREE* Got Dairy? Workshop Learn how butter was made in colonial days, try out the butter churn & look into a "colonial refrigerator" to see how foods were kept cool year round. Morgan Log House, 850 Weikel Rd., Towamencin; 215-368-2480.
www.morganloghouse.org. 4/5-4/6 noon-4 pm.
Grand Opening of Chaddsford Winery in Peddler's Village Open House. Free tastings, souvenir wine glass, giveaways & more. 215-794-9655. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000.
www.chaddsford.com. 4/5-4/6.
New Hope Toy & Train Show Model train & assorted toys display. New Hope Eagle Fire Company, 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope; 215-862-2692. eaglefirecompany.org. $4. 4/6 8 am-noon.
New Jersey
An Evening With John Runyan Fundraiser with the Garden State Rotary. Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Country Club Pkwy., Mount Laurel; Contact Adrienne Cooper at 609-760-2985.
www.gardenstaterotary.org. $75. 4/5 6:30 pm.
Guided Tours of Historic Whitesbog Village Stops during the tour include Suningive, Interpretive Cottage, Paymaster's House & Agricultural Museum. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd., Browns Mills; 609-893-4646.
www.whitesbog.org. $5. 4/5 1 pm.
Lights, Camera, Action: Dinner & Fashion Show Sponsored by Camden Catholic High School. Proceeds go to school's technology program. Quality Inn & Conference Center, 531 Rte. 38 W., Maple Shade; Reservations required: 856-663-2247 x11 or 856-985-1824.
www.camdencatholic.org. Dinner & fashion show 7 pm. 4/10 5:30 pm.
Open House Tour of Paulsdale Learn about Alice Paul, the site's history & its use as a girl's leadership center. Paulsdale (Alice Paul Institute), 128 Hooton Rd., Mount Laurel; 856-231-1885.
www.alicepaul.org. $5; $4 children. 4/5 1 & 2 pm.
Kids' Stuff
Children's performances
Buck Howdy World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400;
www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $7 children. 4/5 11:30 am.
Mike Weilbacher: Circles & Starbursts Fun, informative science program for children. Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer; 609-358-2472.
www.appelfarm.org. $7. 4/5 2 pm.
*FREE* Philadelphia Young Playwrights Performance Staged reading of a winning student play from the Young Playwrights' 2007 Playwriting Festival. Barnes & Noble-Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St.; 215-665-0716.
www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org. 4/5 11 am.
Two of a Kind Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossings-Pennington Rd., Titusville; 609-737-0515.
www.twoofakind.com. $5. 4/4 7:30 pm.
Children's events
Curious About Cats Children's program about big cats. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; 610-277-3825.
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org. $14. 4/7 12:30-1:20 pm.
Improv Children's workshop on the art of improvisational comedy/acting. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.; 215-922-1122,
www.ardentheatre.org. $30. 4/5 1-4 pm.
A Journey Thru Addiction Program on addictions & self-destructive behaviors & how to build self-esteem & make healthy choices. Recommended for grades 5-9. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
www.keswicktheatre.com.
$6.50. 4/8 10:15 am.
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