Before the censors

In 1934, fearing government censorship of Mae West and gangster movies, the motion picture industry decided to police itself. At 2 p.m. Sundays in September, the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, will offer a series of “Pre-Hollywood Code” films. Kicking off the series is “Gold Diggers of 1933,” a comedy/musical that not only offers frank commentary on the Great Depression, but also salacious content such as a number called “Petting in the Park” with scantily clad dancers, and a young Ginger Rogers singing “We’re in the Money” in pig


Latin in a costume of strategically placed gold coins. “They don’t make ’em like that anymore,” indeed. Tickets are $8, $6 for seniors and students. Call (610) 917-0223 or visit www.thecolonialtheatre.com.

Stars of the ’70s

-The Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, presents Boz Scaggs, with opener David Jacobs-Strain, at 8 p.m. Saturday. The opener of the center’s season, there will be a post-show party in the lobbies. Tickets are $47 and $57. Call (610) 758-2787 or visit www.zoellnerartscenter.org.

- Peter Frampton is at the State Theatre, 453 Northampton St., Easton. Show time is 8 p.m. Sept. 8. Tickets are $54 and $59. Call (800) 999-STATE or visit www.statetheatre.org.

Spirit of ‘77

“Revolutionary Times,” the re-enactment of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine, with arms demonstrations, camp tours and lectures, runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Brandywine Battlefield Park is on Route 1 between Routes 202 and 100, Chadds Ford. Admission is $9, $6 for seniors 60+, $5 for ages 5-17. Call (610) 459-3342.

That’s hot

The Chile Pepper Food Festival is held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday in William Delong Park, 233 Bowers Road, Bowers in Berks County between Lyons and Topton. Events include a chile pepper song contest and eating contest and entertainment by Acoustic Roadshow. Admission is free. Visit www.pepperfestival.com or e-mail pepperfestival@verizon.net.

Mind the Gap

The Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts 2008 Jazz and Arts Festival runs Friday through Sunday in Delaware Water Gap Borough, whose Main Street is a part of Route 611. A musical motif art show kicks off the festival 6 to 8 p.m. Friday along with music 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the Mountain. The main stage is on Delaware Avenue and the music runs noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $8 Friday. Saturday admission is $25, $15 for seniors, students anc children 5-12. Senior/student/child admission is $10 Sunday. Bring your own seating. For the full schedule, call (570) 424-2210 or visit www.cotajazz.org.

Horse power

The Laurels at Landhope International Combined Driving Event will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Laurels at Landhope show grounds in West Grove, Chester County. It features the U.S. Equestrian Federation National Pairs Championships and the U.S. Equestrian Federation National Pony Championships as well as competition in preliminary, intermediate and advanced divisions.

It is also a selection trial for the World Championships to be held in Europe in August 2009. It features dressage on Friday, marathon on Saturday, and a cones course on Sunday. Other activities include a Kids Corner; a trade fair with a marketplace of jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, equine/canine inspired giftware, equine and equestrian equipment, elegant country style apparel, farm equipment, carriages and carriage appointments; live music by the Barbone Street Jazz Band; Jack Russell terrier races on Sunday as well as a parade and display of antique coaches; and a vintage car show.

Admission is $10 per car, $15 per car for a three-day pass. Tickets for the patron tent, which includes daily preferred parking and lunch Saturday and Sunday, are $85. Call (610) 486-0710 or visit www.laurelscde.org.

Mushroom madness

Kennett Square’s 23rd annual Mushroom Festival pops up on State Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

This year, the festival will have a 5K Mushroom Run, a “Cute as a Button” baby photo contest, a parade and the amateur mushroom soup cook-off. Admission is $2 for ages 12 and up. Call (888) 440-9920 or visit www.mushroomfestival.org.

Antiques and quilts

- The 26th annual Tinicum Park Antiques Show will have a country primitive theme with 38 dealers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the park’s 150-year-old buildings. Also happening in the park that weekend is the Tohickon Garden Club’s annual flower show and a Tinicum Polo Club match. The park is on Route 32 (River Road), Tinicum Township. Admission is $5, $1 for the flower show, free for children. Call (215) 489-5133 or (267) 337-0955.

- The Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza is held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, 2300 Cameron St., Harrisburg. Admission is $12, $10 Sunday and free to children under 16. Parking is $8. Call (215) 862-5828.

Happy motoring

The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show is open the public 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10-13 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Giant Center, 950 W. Hersheypark Drive, Derry Township. Admission is $8, $5 after 3 p.m., free to children 12 and under. On Sept. 10, seniors 55+ can buy one ticket and get one free. Call (888) 303-2887 or visit www.largestrvshow.com.

Far away flavors

It’s an Olde Worlde Fest weekend 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at the Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Route 72 off of Pennsylvania Turnpike exit 266, Cornwall. Special entertainment this weekend only includes Japanese drumming, a Celtic harpist, belly dancing, “The Great Guildsmen’s Way” and more. Admission is $28.95, $23.95 for seniors and students, $9.95 for children. Call (717) 665-7021 or visit www.parenfaire.com.

Remember that show?

Peter Gros, the co-host of the original “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” and an advisor to the “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” airing on Animal Planet, is the guest entertainer at Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Park hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the shows with Gros are at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the park amphitheater. Admission is $29.95, $24.95 for seniors 60-69, $17.95 for seniors 70+, free to children 2 and under. Call (866) FUN-AT-DW or visit www.dutchwonderland.com.

For the grandparents

- September is Grandparents Month at Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne. AARP members can get a $5 discount off the $42.95 senior admission rate. If buying online at www.sesameplace.com, use the promo code SESAMEAARP. Admission for ages 2 through adult is $47.95. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays the rest of the month. Call (215) 752-7070.

- In honor of Grandparents Day, the Crayola Factory, 30 Centre Square, Easton, offers free admission for grandparents Saturday and Sunday with a paid children’s admission, which is $9.50 for kids 3 and older. Saturday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. Call (610) 515-8000.