Events
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19th Annual New Hope Historical Society Garden Tour
Presented by New Hope Historical Society at Parry Mansion at Parry Mansion June 2, 2012 Six beautiful, diverse, private Bucks County gardens will be featured on this popular garden tour. Full color brochure with pictures and description of each garden, map and easy directions included. Garden rewards bags stuffed with gifts and offers from national partners and local sponsors are available to the first 500 ticket holders. Free admission to the Parry Mansion Museum where tickets will be available on tour day. Commemorative limited edition crystal daisy stretch ring designed by...
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New Hope Historical Society at Parry Mansion |
06/02/12 |
Parry Mansion, New Hope |
2012 National Trails Day
Presented by Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve June 2, 2012 Join other trail enthusiasts and dog lovers for a leisurely, educational walk along the picturesque Delaware Canal Towpath to celebrate National Trails Day. Delaware Canal State Park Environmental Education Specialist Sarah Berg will lead the walk, pointing out and identifying local wildlife along the canal.
Each four-legged participant will receive a "Get your tail on the D&L Trail" bandana. The walk begins approximately 2 miles south of New Hope Borough at the...
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Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor |
06/02/12 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope |
37th Annual Bucks County Designer House and Gardens Tour
Presented by Village Improvement Association of Doylestown at Spring Valley Farm May 6-June 3, 2012 The Village Improvement Association of Doylestown has selected Spring Valley Farm as the 37th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens for 2012. Spring Valley Farm is a former working farm, physician's residence and office, the 1850s Dutch Colonial home is set on 11 acres. Designers will enhance stately woodwork and fireplaces throughout the expansive home and landscapers will aim to bring color and elegance to many planting beds, brick patios, pool and bank barn.
Proceeds from...
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Village Improvement Association of Doylestown |
05/06/12 -
06/03/12 |
Spring Valley Farm, Doylestown |
An Evening with Brother Sun
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 8, 2012 "I just heard one of the best new songs of my life. The song is called "Trouble," and the group is called Brother Sun. Three magnificent, male voices—together. Gives me the chills—in the nicest way ever!"
– Gene Shay, WXPN
Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks have formed a dynamic new male trio. Their harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/08/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
Anna Spackman with Donnie Spackman, Jenny Founds and Mike Haldeman, and Hillary Wallace
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 2, 2012 Anna Spackman grew up in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, with a piano and a head full of musical whimsy. A couple of years after a guitar entered her life, these ideas began spilling out of her mouth and ears like stars, and she has been working ever since to try to turn them into songs. People have said they are reminiscent of Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell and Feist; Anna simply hopes that they say something helpful occasionally, and linger in your ear for a little while. Anna now lives, sings...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/02/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
Any Wednesday
Presented by Montgomery Theater at Montgomery Theater June 7-July 1, 2012 Set your clock for REVERSE and head back to the 60’s. John is the president of a large corporation using an executive suite to house his mistress, whom he sees once a week. Cass is a young business man who has sold his factory to John only to find out it is about to be closed for devious reasons.
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Montgomery Theater |
06/07/12 -
07/01/12 |
Montgomery Theater, Souderton |
Argentine Tango
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Puck May 31, 2012 Discover a hidden talent, and have fun doing it in this FREE introduction to Argentine tango. Argentine tango is a passionate dance involving close connection between partners and unlimited self-expression. Born in the barrios of Buenos Aires in the late 1800s, tango quickly grew into the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Pierre Baston and Maria de Sousa of Tango South and North will guide you. Bring a buddy, special other, or just yourself. ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER REQUIRED....
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/31/12 |
Puck, Doylestown |
Art
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre May 11-June 17, 2012 An unusual piece of modern art tests the longtime friendship of three Parisian men, Serge, Marc and Yvan, in Yasmina Reza’s brilliant comedy. Serge is thrilled with his purchase of an expensive all-white painting, Marc thinks Serge has lost his mind, and Yvan tries to mediate between the two. The painting becomes a catalyst for a fascinating examination of male friendship and what constitutes art. Art won the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play.
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Hedgerow Theatre |
05/11/12 -
06/17/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Bicentennial Art Exhibition
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio May 23-June 9, 2012 The exhibition features paintings from top artists and their interpretation of the impact on our landscape and community over the past 200 years by having Doylestown as a county seat. Our judges are accomplished painters Kerry Dunn and Karen Titus Smith and Manhattan art consultant Tarah Murphy. Come to the gallery between May 23rd and June 1st to vote for your favorite painting for the People's Choice Award.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/23/12 -
06/09/12 |
Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio , Doylestown |
Bill Talmidie Acoustic Guitar
Presented by Zen Den, The at The Zen Den May 3-May 31, 2012 Bill Talmidie is here Thursday night this month on Acoustic Guitar!
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Zen Den, The |
05/03/12 -
05/31/12 |
The Zen Den, Doylestown |
Bill Talmidie Acoustic Guitar
Presented by Zen Den, The at The Zen Den June 7-June 28, 2012 Bill Talmidie is here Thursday night this month on Acoustic Guitar!
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Zen Den, The |
06/07/12 -
06/28/12 |
The Zen Den, Doylestown |
Bold Patterns, Bright Colors: Graphic Pennsylvania Quilts, 1850-1930
Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum May 5-July 29, 2012 Exhibit features more than twenty stunning quilts. Selected for their vivid colors and dramatic graphical elements, the quilts are particularly expressive of Pennsylvania-German textile traditions. Textiles are supplemented by quilt-related artifacts from the Mercer collections.
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Mercer Museum |
05/05/12 -
07/29/12 |
Mercer Museum, Doylestown |
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Book Signing with Edie Weinstein
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Doylestown Bookshop |
06/02/12 |
Doylestown Bookshop, Doylestown |
Brandywine Food and Wine Festival
Presented by Brandywine Valley Wine Trail at Myrick Conservation Center June 9, 2012 Join the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail as we bring together the best of the Brandywine Valley area. Local wineries, food vendors, local artisans and musicians come together for a day of fun at The Myrick Conservation Center at the Brandywine Valley Association.
No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed on festival grounds. Event is rain or shine.
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Brandywine Valley Wine Trail |
06/09/12 |
Myrick Conservation Center, West Chester |
Brandywine Polo - Opening Day Picnic & BBQ Pig Roast
Presented by Upcoming Events at Brandywine Polo Club May 27, 2012 Stay local this Memorial Day! To celebrate the season opening match at the Brandywine Polo Club, this event will be an old fashioned BBQ picnic pig roast in honor of Brandywine Area Youth Polo and craft beer tasting with our friends from Carolina Pit Stop. They'll be serving complimentary BBQ, a sampling of local craft beers, watching polo under the VIP pavilion, and listening to live music by the Mini Q's, one of the best funk/jazz bands in Philadelphia.
Enjoy the live polo...
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Upcoming Events |
05/27/12 |
Brandywine Polo Club, Kennett Square |
Building Henry Mercer's Castle Tour
Presented by Fonthill Castle at Fonthill Castle Museum May 28-June 29, 2012 How does a person go about designing and building a concrete castle? Starting on Memorial Day, Fonthill will offer a special tour exploring the construction, systems and inspiration for Henry Mercer’s concrete castle. Reservations required.
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Fonthill Castle |
05/28/12 -
06/29/12 |
Fonthill Castle Museum, Doylestown |
Civil War Encampment at the Mercer Museum
Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum May 26-May 27, 2012 Visit with military engineers and map makers, join the ranks of new recruits answering the President’s call for troops to defend the Union, learn about Civil War era medicine and more. Rain or Shine. Program helps mark the 150th anniversary of the War. Included with museum admission.
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Mercer Museum |
05/26/12 -
05/27/12 |
Mercer Museum, Doylestown |
Clam Bake Thursdays
Presented by Logan Inn at Logan Inn and Restaurant May 24-May 31, 2012 Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes (Items subject to change) - all served in a steamer pot for just THIRTY DOLLARS!
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Logan Inn |
05/24/12 -
05/31/12 |
Logan Inn and Restaurant, New Hope |
Clam Bake Thursdays
Presented by Logan Inn at Logan Inn and Restaurant June 7-June 28, 2012 Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes (Items subject to change) - all served in a steamer pot for just THIRTY DOLLARS!
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Logan Inn |
06/07/12 -
06/28/12 |
Logan Inn and Restaurant, New Hope |
Cooking Demonstration and Tasting with A la Maison French Bistro
Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center June 4, 2012 Chef Sean McMonagle of A la Maison French Bistro stops by The Kitchen of the Wayne Art Center for a cooking demonstration and tasting. A la Maison, tucked into Ardmore, specializes in rustic French fare.
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Wayne Art Center |
06/04/12 |
Wayne Art Center, Wayne |
Debbie Dadey FIRST FRIDAY Book Signing
Presented by Doylestown Bookshop at Doylestown Bookshop June 1, 2012 Debbie Dadey, author of the amazingly popular ADVENTURES OF THE BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS book series will be here to sign copies of her lastest book series MERMAID TALES. The first two books are available now! In this start to a new series starring Shelly the mermaid, a classroom conflict is no fun—even when school is 20,000 leagues under the sea. It’s MerGirl Shelly Siren’s first day at a new school, and she is nervous from the tip of her head to the end of her...
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Doylestown Bookshop |
06/01/12 |
Doylestown Bookshop, Doylestown |
Dogtown and Z-Boys
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 3, 2012 “A dazzlingly crafted documentary about the ’70s surf punks of lower Los Angeles who singlehandedly turned skateboarding into an extreme sport.
We see endless Super-8 footage of long-blond-haired kids — think Hanson in the urban wasteland — as they ride low on their boards and then advance to empty swimming pools, zipping along the surfaces of the concrete basins and right up into the air. Sure, it’s only skateboarding. But the thrill of Dogtown is that...
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The Colonial Theatre |
06/03/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Doylestown Bicentennial Car Show
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Fonthill Castle Museum May 28, 2012 Car from 1912-1960's, Take picture with Henry & Rollo (get "Where's Henry" card for chance to win prize at picnic), Barber Shop Quartet's, Chance to enter Raffles to benefit: Doylestown Historical Society (winners announced at picnic), Food vendors, Face Painting, and more.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/28/12 |
Fonthill Castle Museum, Doylestown |
Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration Firefighter Day
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown Fire Company #1 June 2, 2012 Doylestown Fire Company will be hosting Firefighter Day in support of the Bicentennial Celebration. It will kick off with the assembly of fire apparatus and firefighters at the Shewell Avenue Station at 12:30pm for a group photograph similar to the photograph taken in 1912. The ringing of the firehouse bell will signify the start of the parade at 2:15pm. The parade route will be: north on Main Street then circling the Court House, south on Main Street to State Street, west on State Street to...
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/02/12 |
Doylestown Fire Company #1, Doylestown |
Doylestown Bicentennial Lunch with Oscar and Anna
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast June 2, 2012 Oscar Hammerstein's II front lawn will be the bucolic setting for a "bring your own lunch" sing-along social. Feel free to join Jessie Barth, author of a forthcoming book about Hammerstein and Highland Farm, in dressing as one of your favorite Rodgers and Hammerstein characters (or not). She will lead the audience in singing songs from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Owner and Innkeeper of Highland Farm Bed & Breakfast, Christine...
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/02/12 |
Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast, Doylestown |
Doylestown Bicentennial Mock Trial
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Bucks County Courthouse May 30, 2012 "Actors" from the Doylestown Bar Association will be recreating the murder trial of Dr. William Chapman in Court Room #1. Dr. Chapman died in 1831. His death was ruled a homicide and the accused person was hung amid much fanfare at a facility on Almshouse Road. This is a limited seating event. First come, first served.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/30/12 |
Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown |
Doylestown Bicentennial Picnic
Presented by Central Bucks Family YMCA at Central Bucks Family YMCA June 2, 2012 The Y plays host to the biggest party Doylestown’s seen in its 200 years with lots of live music, games, and free family fun. Compete in the pie baking, homemade jelly or salsa contest or the watermelon eating contest. Check out antique fire trucks or shop at a mini-farmers market. Like the Y, there will be something for everyone. Bring a picnic or purchase something from the food court! The day ends with a huge fireworks display at 9 pm at Lenape Middle School. Come and join in the...
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Central Bucks Family YMCA |
06/02/12 |
Central Bucks Family YMCA, Doylestown |
Doylestown Bicentennial's Time Capsule Dedication
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Bucks County Courthouse June 1, 2012 Come see what everyday items of today may be the treasures of tomorrow. Over 50 organizations and institutions have provided items. Dedication of the time capsule will be in the Courthouse Rotunda. Items will be on display until the time capsule's burial at the new Justice Center in 2014.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/01/12 |
Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown |
Doylestown Borough Courthouse Crossroads Walking Tour
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at County Courthouse Parking Lot May 29, 2012 Join us for a Walking Tour of Doylestown Historic Buildings. Guided walking tour, viewing the exterior of many architecturally significant structures located within a few blocks of The Fountain House, site of William Doyl’s second colonial roadhouse. This site marks the wilderness crossing from which Doylestown grew. The tour takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and covers about 1 mile. Meet at Borough Parking Garage on North Broad Street.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/29/12 |
County Courthouse Parking Lot, Doylestown |
Doylestown's Bicentennial Community Picnic and Fireworks
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Central Bucks Family YMCA June 2, 2012 Children’s games and music throughout the day; Adult music throughout the day (4-5 varying bands to play); Approximately 8-10 local food vendors in parking lot area; Award ceremonies for various activities; Lenape Indian display and children story telling. Antique fire truck show in parking lot. Fireworks to be held at 9:15pm at Lenape Middle School.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/02/12 |
Central Bucks Family YMCA, Doylestown |