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Also: ‘Beautiful’ comes to Philly; International Happiness Day<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Denny Dyroff,<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Staff Writer, The Times<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"blue<\/a>The list of \u201cWhat to Do\u201d events increases dramatically during the summer with the majority of the activities held in outdoor settings. Not surprisingly, the frequency of stage and theater productions significantly decreases.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the other three seasons, the majority of activities are indoor events and the events calendar features a large number of stage and theater productions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The upcoming week is a prime example with Blue Man Group performing its outrageous show in Wilmington, \u201cBeautiful\u201d taking up residence in Philadelphia next week, \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d wrapping up its week-long run in Philly and \u201cThe Secret Garden\u201d offering an attractive dinner theater option in Arden, Delaware.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blue Man Group returns to the area for a five-show run at the Playhouse on Rodney Square (10<\/span>th<\/sup><\/span> and Market streets, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-0200, www.duponttheatre.com<\/span><\/a>) from March 18-20.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the late 1960s, a British music group called the Bonzo Dog Band wrote and recorded a song called \u201cCan blue men sing the whites?\u201d which was a play on words referring the oft-asked question \u201cCan white men sing the blues?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In the early 1990s, there came the possibility of an answer to the Bonzos\u2019 question when Blue Man Group came onto the music scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, the question remains unanswered because the Blue Man Group has made music but never sung. Actually, the Blue Man Group\u2019s silence goes even deeper. You\u2019re more likely to hear Teller, the silent half of Penn and Teller, get chatty than to ever hear a word from a Blue Man.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBlue Man never speaks,\u201d said Blue Man Steven Wendt, during a phone interview Wednesday from a tour stop in Hershey. \u201cWe communicate with each other and with the audience — but never verbally.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

All of the various Blue Man Group performances feature trio of humanoid characters called Blue Men. The music is played by actor-musicians who all wear bald caps and uniform blue makeup and, as a trio, become Blue Man.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Blue Man character has certain characteristics. There is a script to the show but no dialogue. It\u2019s written in a very different way.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the format of the current tour, fans are able to enjoy an up-close and personal look at the guys who are painted from head to toe in cobalt blue and the musicians behind them. The theatrical tour features classic Blue Man moments as well as brand new content \u2013 with a lot of audience interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a really great version of the show because the through line is fun to perform,\u201d said Wendt, who has his own hand shadow stage show when he\u2019s not working as a Blue Man. \u201cThere is a thread and people can get a good idea of who Blue Man is.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In this always over-the-top production, the audience has the opportunity to become engaged with the spirit of the show — and the spirit of the Blue Man himself.\u00a0 Blue Man Group\u2019s current tour also features a physical design centered on a proscenium-sized LED curtain and high-resolution screen that creates an entirely new visual experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a ton of new stuff in this show,\u201d said Wendt, a native of Kansas City, Missouri. \u201cCell phones are taking over everybody\u2019s lives. Blue Men relate to that technology. We have pretty cool optical illusions and a 2.5-Dimensional space. It appears that there are characters — LED images — walking out of the screen and onto the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the national tour, Blue Man Group has theater shows on a permanent basis in a number of cities around the world, including Berlin, New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando. BMG also has a world tour which is currently in Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe show continues to evolve but there are certain numbers that people always want to see — Blue Man\u2019s greatest hits,\u201d said Wendt. \u201cThe throwing-and-catching with the mouth scene, the PVC instruments and the paint on the drums are standards. And, there is \u2018Drumbone\u2019 \u2013 people always want to see \u2018Drumbone.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis production has a brand new finale. It\u2019s awesome. Everyone is totally euphoric at the end of the show. We encourage people to go out after the show and be creative — to ignite that child-like wonder that exists in all of us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Video link for Blue Man Group — https:\/\/youtu.be\/_MKG9iPpIlg<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Show times at the Playhouse are 8 p.m. on March 18, 2 and 8 p.m. on March 19 and 2 and 7 p.m. on March 20. Ticket prices range from $45-$120.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The music of Carole King and Gerry Goffin is featured in Beautiful.<\/p><\/div>\n

Do you know what bond links these familiar songs — \u201cSome Kind of Wonderful,\u201d \u201cWill You Still Love Me Tomorrow?\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s Too Late,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019ve Got a Friend,\u201d and \u201cI Feel the Earth Move.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

All these classic hits were written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you know what bond links these familiar songs — \u201cOn Broadway,\u201d \u201cMake Your Own Kind of Music,\u201d \u201cWalking in the Rain,\u201d \u201cWe Gotta Get Out of This Place\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019ve Lost That Lovin\u2019 Feeling.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

All these classic hits were written by Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann.<\/span><\/p>\n

These 10 songs and a whole lot of other all-time great pop songs are featured in the new show \u201cBeautiful: The Carole King Musical\u201d — the award-winning show that opens on March 22 and runs through April 3 at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBeautiful: The Carole King Musical,\u201d which is part of the Kimmel Center\u2019s \u201cBroadway Philadelphia\u201d series, tells the inspiring true story of King\u2019s remarkable rise to stardom — from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hit show is a jukebox musical with a book by Douglas McGrath that looks at the early life and career of King using songs that she wrote with Goffin along with other contemporary songs by Mann, Weil, Phil Spector and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

The original production of \u201cBeautiful\u201d had its world premiere at the Curran Theatre, San Francisco in October 2013. It made its Broadway debut at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in January 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the national tour, Abby Mueller plays King, Liam Tobin plays Goffin, Becky Gulsvig plays Weil and Ben Fankhauser plays Mann.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI saw the show when it opened on Broadway,\u201d said Gulsvig, during a phone interview Tuesday afternoon from a tour stop in Buffalo, New York. \u201cI had auditioned for a workshop but then was unavailable to take part because of another show I was in. So, I was happy when the opportunity came around again.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI loved the show. It\u2019s so much fun. It\u2019s fun to watch the audiences because they have such a good time. They love Carole King\u2019s music and love to hear it played live. On top of that, we tell the story of the pre-\u2018Tapestry\u2019 Carole King so they learn the story.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPrior to doing this show, I did know a lot of her music but I didn\u2019t know much about her. I learned a lot about a songwriter\u2019s life in that era — going to an office building like the Brill Building every day to write songs. This show is based at 1650 Broadway.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

On his website, rock music legend Al Kooper wrote, \u201cThe greatest writers of the early-’60s — Carole King and Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Howie Greenfield and Neil Sedaka, Jack Keller and Helen Miller — were all signed to the same publishing company. It was called Aldon Music and it was named after its two partners Al Nevins and Don Kirshner.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSongs like \u201cWill You Love Me Tomorrow,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019ve Lost That Lovin\u2019 Feelin,\u201d and \u201cUp On The Roof\u201d poured out of this genius monopoly like water from the tap. The Brill Building\u2019s finest moments were in the ’40s and late ’50s at best. The Brill Building was a throwback to the past and the original Tin Pan Alley.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe rents were high, and so the embryonic music business minions of the early ’60s flocked to 51st and Broadway to the renovated building with the reasonable, competitive rents known as 1650 Broadway. That\u2019s all it was called. It wasn\u2019t \u201cThe ______ Building.\u201d And while it was only 1650 Broadway, the brilliance of pop and soul music birthed there hides in revisionist anonymity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI listened to Carole King\u2019s music a lot when I was young,\u201d said Gulsvig, who played Philly a few years ago as Elle in the national tour of \u201cLegally Blonde.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cI was not aware of Cynthia Weil the person but I was familiar with one of her songs — \u2018Somewhere Out There.\u2019 I\u2019ve since learned a lot about Cynthia.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI like that Cynthia is smart and that she is driven — and that she is one of the few women who have succeeded in a man\u2019s world. She is still good friends with Carole — and she is still together with Barry Mann. There are six Cynthia and Barry songs in this show.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise to Gulsvig that audiences have been bowled over by this show.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fun to hear the audience recognize the music,\u201d said Gulsvig. \u201cThey love Cariole and they love her songs. They go down a nostalgic walk. And, they appreciate learning the story of Carole\u2019s heartbreak and triumph.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Video link for \u201cBeautiful: The Carole King Musical\u201d — https:\/\/youtu.be\/Aj_hjB3gm6c<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ticket prices for \u201cBeautiful: The Carole King Musical\u201d range from $25-$130.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sound of Music,\u201d one of Broadway\u2019s all-time classic musicals, will wrap up its six-day run at the Academy of Music with performances tonight through Sunday. The new touring production tells the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the acclaimed film.<\/span><\/p>\n

The production features music by Richard Rogers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Linsay and Russel Crouse. The national tour stars Ben Davis as Captain Georg von Trapp, Ashley Brown as The Mother Abbess, Kerstin Anderson as Maria Rainer and Teri Hansen as Baroness, Elsa von Schraeder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set in 1938 in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss, \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German Navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide on a plan to flee Austria with the children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Video link for \u201cThe Sound of Music\u201d: — https:\/\/youtu.be\/m0BzBdH6rqU<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Performances are scheduled for March 18 at 8 p.m.; March 19 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and March 20 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $130.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware,\u00a0302- 475-2313,\u00a0www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org<\/span><\/a>) is presenting \u201cThe Secret Garden\u201d now through April 24. The show, which retells Frances Hodgson Burnett\u2019s beloved Victorian classic, won three Tony Awards in 1991 — including \u201cBest Musical.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox is sent to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle and his invalid son. She discovers renewed purposes for herself, bringing her sickly cousin, her uncle, and a long-forgotten secret garden back to life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings (doors 6 p.m.\/show, 8 p.m.) and Sunday afternoons (doors, 1 p.m.\/show, 3 p.m.). Tickets, which include dinner and show, are $59 for adults and $33 for children (ages 4-12).<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for something fun to do on Sunday, you have several good options — \u201cBe Happy,\u201d celebrate the first day of Spring or get a free water ice at any of Rita\u2019s Water Ice locations around the area. Hey, you can probably accomplish all three at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"int.<\/a>The International Day of Happiness <\/i>is March 20 — every year — forever.<\/span><\/p>\n

March 20 has been established as the annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United Nations member states have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority.<\/span><\/p>\n

This campaign is a global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness.\u00a0It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of people from 160 countries,\u00a0supported by a partnership of like-minded organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, when March 20 arrives, smile, share, eat healthily, exercise, be grateful, give back, think positively, spend some time with friends and family, spend some time alone, be mindful, dream, listen to music, say \u201cthank you\u201d and mean it, compete, be charitable. Do what makes you happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can download your free \u201cHappiness Guidebook\u201d packed full of ideas and actions to create a happier life for you and those around you at http:\/\/www.dayofhappiness.net\/#join<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

March 20 is the first day of spring and the day of one of the area\u2019s annual traditions — free water ice at Rita\u2019s. On this special day each year, Rita\u2019s is offering every guest a free Italian ice to celebrate spring\u2019s arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n

When winter finally makes its exit, the area\u2019s event calendar begins come alive with a variety of antiques shows, craft shows and home shows. This weekend, one of the first antiques shows of the season will take place in Chester County.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"antiques<\/a>

The Antiques at Kimberton Show will be held on March 19 and 20.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Antiques at Kimberton Show will be held on March 19 and 20 at the Kimberton Fire Company Hall (2276 Kimberton Road, Kimberton, 717-431-7322, http:\/\/antiquesatkimberton.vpweb.com<\/i><\/span><\/a>) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n

The show will feature more than 70 vetted dealers from all over the Mid-Atlantic region with exhibit booths filling over 10,000 sq. ft. of space. Every dealer is hand-selected to ensure authentic, quality antiques are always showcased. Visitors will be able to browse and make selections from a wide array of top-quality antiques and collectibles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of this year\u2019s featured dealers are Cottage Antiques, Lem\u2019s Larks, The Saturday Evening Experience, Ayscough Antiques, Abbey Brooks Antiques, Primitive Peddler, Serendipity Antiques, Hex Highway Antiques, Cedarville Antiques, Distant Past Antiques, Elaine Chalfant Antiques, Stone Gate, and Marnie de\u00a0Carville Antiques.<\/span><\/p>\n

The roster also includes The Gatchellville Store,Winding Creek Farm Antiques, Could Be Kindling, Chesapeake Country Antiques, The Better Treasure, Wishes Antiques, American Vernacular, Harmonyville Antiques, Ivy Hill Primitives, Morales American Indian Collectibles, Old Wood Shed, and Grings Antiques.<\/span><\/p>\n

The expansive list of featured categories includes furniture, primitives, art, collectibles, textiles, pottery, glassware and a variety of other items from the past. The show, which has been in existence since the 1960s, is known for its diversity and the willingness of the dealers to discuss the items they are selling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets are $7 and there is free parking. Additionally, there will be a variety of food available for purchase during show hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will visit the area this weekend for a three-day run at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.<\/p><\/div>\n

For more than 30 years, the nation\u2019s most talented artisans have personally sold their contemporary crafts and fine art at Sugarloaf Craft Festivals. Rated as one of the top craft experiences in the country, close to a quarter-million visitors attended Sugarloaf Craft Festivals around the stares and enjoyed the work of thousands of juried artisans.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will visit the area this weekend for a three-day run at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 800- 210-9900, www.sugarloafcrafts.com<\/i><\/span><\/a>) from March18-20.<\/span><\/p>\n

The well-attended annual event features an amazing array of top-caliber works in a wide variety of categories such as tapestry, musical instruments, jewelry, accessories, bells, quilts, glass, copperware, chair caning, enamels, furniture, sculpture, photography, boxes, pillows and clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The list of craft genres also includes painted silk, fine arts, weaving, pottery, mixed media, brass items, woodwork, fused glass, hats, blown glass, rugs, leather, wind chimes, woodturnings, forged iron, baskets, specialty foods and collectibles.<\/span><\/p>\n

A full slate of craft demonstrations will be featured at this weekend\u2019s event in categories such as wheel-thrown pottery, paper making, iron forging, broom making, copper spinning, stone sculpting and hand-carved wooden bowls and spoons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the festival offers an ambitious schedule of live entertainment, including performances by Matt Miskie, Jazz Lobsters, and Janet Spahr. Children\u2019s entertainment will featured costumed storytelling by Middle Earth Studio. The Sugarloaf Craft Festival also includes the \u201cFeastival of Foods.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 and are good all three days.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Montgomery County, the Cabin Fever Craft Show is being held at Moland House Historic Park (1641 Old York Road, Warminster, 215-850-1888, http:\/\/craftsatmolandhouse.com<\/span><\/a>) now through March 19.<\/span><\/p>\n

More than 50 talented local crafters will offer pottery, floral arrangements and wreaths, primitive items, garden decorations, wall decor, scarves, fabric bags, jewelry, edible goods and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Show hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on March 18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 19. Tours of the house, which was once the headquarters of General George Washington, will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on March 19.<\/span><\/p>\n

The $1 admission fee benefits the Moland House Restoration Project.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Bucks & Montgomery County Home Show will be held from March 18-20 at the SMG SportsPlex.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Bucks & Montgomery County Home Show will be held from March 18-20 at the SMG SportsPlex (654 York Road, Warminster, 888-560-3976, www.acshomeshow.com<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

The well-received annual springtime event is geared for homeowners who are interested in remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. It features hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors to the show will be able to check out new products and receive expert advice from professionals. The event is a prime source of information to help people enhance the comfort, functionality, aesthetic appeal and overall value of their homes<\/span><\/p>\n

The list of exhibitors includes contractors, landscapers, architects and interior designers. There will also be manufacturers\u2019 representatives who will be presenting samples of products and offering ideas to spark inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exhibitor Categories include kitchens, bathrooms, windows, roofing, siding, general contractors, landscaping, gutters, solar decks, dormers, sunrooms, awnings. basement systems, countertops, doors, flooring, pavers, waterproofing, generators, HVC, outdoor lighting, plumbing, garage doors, painting, tile and marble, security systems, appliances, electrical services, energy conservation, fireplaces, insulation, hot tubs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The show, which features free admission and free parking, will be open from 11 a.m-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around but that is not the only way the holiday rabbit moves about. There are times when he rides the rails for special excursions. This weekend, he will begin boarding trains and hanging out with his admirers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"wc<\/a>The West Chester Railroad (610-430-2233, www.westchesterrr.net<\/span><\/a>) is running its Easter Bunny Express on March 19, 20 and 26 with trains at noon and 2 p.m. each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the 90-minute round trip along the beautiful Chester Creek from West Chester to the historic Glen Mills village, the Easter Bunny will be on board handing out treats to all passengers.<\/span><\/p>\n

During our 20 minute stop at the historic Glen Mills station there will be plenty of opportunities for riders to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Additionally, Greg Wright and Friends will be playing live music and singing all of your favorite Easter songs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for children (agwes 2-12) and $7 for toddlers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The New Hope and Ivyland Railroad (32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, 215-862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/span><\/a>) is running its annual Easter Bunny Express from March 19-27 with departures at 11 a.m., noon, 1,2,3 and 4 p.m. each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Easter Bunny is going to ride onboard the train where he will visit with each child, hand out special treats and pose for pictures. Coach tickets are $28.95 for adults, $26.95 for children (ages 2-11) and $11.95 for toddlers (under 2).<\/span><\/p>\n

Special rail excursions with the Easter Bunny will also be running at a number of other regional tourist rail lines including the Wilmington and Western Railroad (302-998-1930, www.wwrr.com<\/span><\/a>), the Strasburg Rail Road (717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/span><\/a>) and the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad (717-944-4435, www.mhrailroad.com<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Please Touch Museum is celebrating the arrival of spring with full days of fun on March 19 and 20.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Please Touch Museum (Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, 215-581-3181,\u00a0www.pleasetouchmuseum.org<\/span><\/a>) is celebrating the arrival of spring with full days of fun on March 19 and 20.<\/span><\/p>\n

The museum invites kids and their parents in for crafts, games and live music from The Plants, a local band that specializes in music for youngsters. In the theme of spring, children can enjoy a \u201cFrog and Toad Storytime Meet & Greet.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring-themed crafts such as kites, butterfly making and seed balls will be offered throughout the day. \u00a0Activities run from 10 a.m. and the event will conclude at 4:30 p.m. with a parade throughout the museum. Access to the spring celebration is included in the price of museum admission which is $17 for children and adults.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Penn Museum (3260 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-898-4000, www.penn.museum<\/span><\/a>) is presenting a special event on March 19 titled \u201cEgyptomania!\u201d from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. It is part of the museum\u2019s \u201cWorld Culture Day\u201d series.<\/span><\/p>\n

The internationally-acclaimed museum features galleries that have 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian culture on permanent display. On Saturday, visitors will be able to view Egypt\u2019s culture in a non-traditional manner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors can partake in a variety of activities such as a hieroglyphs class, gallery tours, a mummy-making workshop, curator talks, a Middle Eastern drum workshop and playing \u201cWhat in the World?,\u201d an audience participation game featuring Museum artifacts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Museum admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for children (ages 6-17) and full-time students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52 just south of the Pennsylvania state line, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883,\u00a0http:\/\/www.winterthur.org<\/span><\/a>) is presenting a special event called \u201cBrushes with History: March Bank\u201d on March 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to start their spring off right with a morning of mimosas and painting. After a short tour of the garden, an instructor will walk participants step-by-step through creating a painting inspired by the March Bank.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets, which are $45, include two drinks, pastries and all art supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The annual \u201cOrchid Extravaganza\u201d is winding down and will run just two more weeks — now through March 27 at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

The celebration of the orchid species features approximately 5,000 orchids in bloom along with a variety of displays and special exhibits throughout its four-acre conservatory. There are displays of orchids in planting beds, containers and innovative exhibits.<\/span><\/p>\n

As one of the first plant collections at Longwood, orchids have held a place of distinction since 1922. Longwood\u2019s talented horticulturists celebrate the beauty and variety of orchids with an artful display that includes a towering 12-foot-tall archway, a spectacular orchid curtain, and hundreds of vibrant Vanda orchids in the Silver Garden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Admission to Longwood Gardens is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $10 for students.<\/span><\/p>\n

On March 19, the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association is hosting special \u201cIrish Breakfast Buffet\u201d from 7-11 a.m. at Joanna Furnace (1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, 610-286-0388, www.haycreek.org<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

The buffet event will also feature live music performed by Phyllis Hummel. She will be singing Irish and Scottish songs — many of which would have been familiar to the Scotch-Irish workers at Joanna Furnace and their families in the local community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The meal will feature a traditional Irish buffet of pancakes, french toast, county sausage, homemade corned beef hash, bacon, scrapple, creamed chipped beef, scrambled eggs, country-style potatoes, baked oatmeal, fruit, coffee and juice. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for children (ages 5-11).<\/span><\/p>\n

Another seasonal event will be held in Berks County on March 20 when the Daniel Boone Homestead (400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro, 610-582-4900, www.danielboonehomestead.org<\/span><\/a>) hosts its annual \u201cPennsylvania German Easter\u201d from noon-4 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to join the Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead for their annual Pennsylvania German Easter celebration. Children — with the help of volunteers — can hunt for eggs filled with candy and treats hidden inside the site\u2019s historic buildings. There will also be ongoing \u201cmini\u201d egg hunts throughout the historic area.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Also: ‘Beautiful’ comes to Philly; International Happiness Day By Denny Dyroff,\u00a0Staff Writer, The Times The list of \u201cWhat to Do\u201d events increases dramatically during the summer with the majority of the activities held in outdoor settings. Not surprisingly, the frequency of stage and theater productions significantly decreases. In the other three seasons, the majority of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12851,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,3],"tags":[4875,4874],"class_list":["post-12860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-featured","tag-beautiful","tag-blue-man-group"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12860"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12861,"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12860\/revisions\/12861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}