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Taking flight
Philadelphia Eagles training camp returns to the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. The rookies report starting Sunday, while the veterans start July 29. A popular activity is the autograph sessions that take place following the morning practice. Get the schedule and directions at www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/trainingcamp.html.
Sculpting statements
"Homage to Baskin" explores the work of sculptor and graphic artist Leonard Baskin, Sunday through Nov. 8 in the Payne Hurd Gallery at the Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. Baskin's subjects include mythology, predatory birds, Old Testament themes, images reflecting death and the frailty of man, literary and artistic figures and social consciousness. At least 16 works will be displayed, including "Crow," one of his best known sculptures. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6, $4 for seniors 60+ and students, $3 for children 6-12, free to members, children under 6 and to all on Sundays. Call (610) 432-4333 or visit www.allentownartmuseum.org.
Like the movie
The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown, presents "Living Night at the Museum" on Friday. Visitors go through six different scenes stationed throughout the museum, each featuring a re-enactor portraying a legendary figure from the Old West. One-hour tours start at 5:30 p.m. with a new tour every 15 minutes. The final tour starts at 9 p.m. Admission is $7, $5 for children. Call (610) 435-1074.
Take the train
It's a Kids Fun Weekend on Saturday and Sunday at the WK&S Railroad, 42 Community Center Drive, Kempton. This weekend only, there are free motorcar rides, free ice cream for all train riders, a petting zoo and more. Train rides are six miles round-trip and leave hourly from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $8, $4 for children 3-11. Call (610) 756-6469.
Sound of the blues
The 18th annual Pocono Blues Festival takes place Friday through Sunday at Big Boulder Ski Area, 1 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony. There will be 20 national recording artists on three stages. Hours are 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $37 per day, $11 per day for children 6-12. Call (570) 443-8425 or visit www.jfbb.com.
Only handmade
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair returns 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to the Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, Del. Explore handmade works by more than 170 craftspeople in glass, jewelry, pottery, wood, metal, fabrics, furniture and more. Ten live demonstrations will give visitors perspective into how craftspeople approach their work. Admission is $7 ($1 off with the coupon from the guild's Web site, www.pacrafts.org), free for children under 12.
Wild blue yonder
- One of the highlights of the Warren County, N.J., Farmers Fair is the Hot Air Balloon Festival of Warren County. Check out mass balloon launches, tethered rides and county fair fun, Sunday through Aug. 1. The fairgrounds is off Route 519, north of Phillipsburg, N.J. Admission is $5, $3 for children 5-12. Get the complete schedule at www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org.
- The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is held Friday through Sunday at the Solberg Airport, 37 Thor Solberg Road, Whitehouse Station, N.J. It features live music, crafts and hot air balloon launches of balloons shaped like Darth Vader, a giant panda, a golf ball and more. Entertainment includes Al Jardine, One Call, Meaghan Martin, Kool & the Gang and Michael McDonald. Ticket prices vary. Call (800) HOT-AIR-9 or visit www.balloonfestival.com.
Birthday party
Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, celebrates the "Sesame Street" character Bert with a birthday celebration and fireworks on Sunday. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a luau-themed party with Bert, Ernie and other characters for $22 for adults and $16 for kids. The fireworks follow at 9. Park admission is $50.95, $45.95 for seniors, $47.95 for AAA members, free to children under 23 months. Call (866) GO-4-ELMO.
Great Americans
"Faces of a New Nation: American Portraits of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries from The Metropolitan Museum of Art" is at the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, from Saturday through Jan. 24. See paintings portraying men, women and children across a span of nearly 150 years, including John Smibert, John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart and Samuel F.B. Morse. Winterthur is at 52 Winterthur Road, Winterthur, Del. Admission is $18, $16 for students and seniors, $5 for children 2-11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Guided gallery walks through the exhibition are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Call (800) 422-1181.
Summer wine party
"Summerfest 2009: Caribbean Jam" happens 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Upper Makefield. Enjoy Caribbean-style cuisine, live music and be sure to wear your favorite island shirt and flip-flops. Tickets are $50. Call (215) 493-6500, ext. 19.
Taking flight
Philadelphia Eagles training camp returns to the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. The rookies report starting Sunday, while the veterans start July 29. A popular activity is the autograph sessions that take place following the morning practice. Get the schedule and directions at www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/trainingcamp.html.
Sculpting statements
"Homage to Baskin" explores the work of sculptor and graphic artist Leonard Baskin, Sunday through Nov. 8 in the Payne Hurd Gallery at the Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. Baskin's subjects include mythology, predatory birds, Old Testament themes, images reflecting death and the frailty of man, literary and artistic figures and social consciousness. At least 16 works will be displayed, including "Crow," one of his best known sculptures. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6, $4 for seniors 60+ and students, $3 for children 6-12, free to members, children under 6 and to all on Sundays. Call (610) 432-4333 or visit www.allentownartmuseum.org.
Like the movie
The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown, presents "Living Night at the Museum" on Friday. Visitors go through six different scenes stationed throughout the museum, each featuring a re-enactor portraying a legendary figure from the Old West. One-hour tours start at 5:30 p.m. with a new tour every 15 minutes. The final tour starts at 9 p.m. Admission is $7, $5 for children. Call (610) 435-1074.
Take the train
It's a Kids Fun Weekend on Saturday and Sunday at the WK&S Railroad, 42 Community Center Drive, Kempton. This weekend only, there are free motorcar rides, free ice cream for all train riders, a petting zoo and more. Train rides are six miles round-trip and leave hourly from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $8, $4 for children 3-11. Call (610) 756-6469.
Sound of the blues
The 18th annual Pocono Blues Festival takes place Friday through Sunday at Big Boulder Ski Area, 1 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony. There will be 20 national recording artists on three stages. Hours are 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $37 per day, $11 per day for children 6-12. Call (570) 443-8425 or visit www.jfbb.com.
Only handmade
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's Fine Craft Fair returns 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to the Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St., Wilmington, Del. Explore handmade works by more than 170 craftspeople in glass, jewelry, pottery, wood, metal, fabrics, furniture and more. Ten live demonstrations will give visitors perspective into how craftspeople approach their work. Admission is $7 ($1 off with the coupon from the guild's Web site, www.pacrafts.org), free for children under 12.
Wild blue yonder
- One of the highlights of the Warren County, N.J., Farmers Fair is the Hot Air Balloon Festival of Warren County. Check out mass balloon launches, tethered rides and county fair fun, Sunday through Aug. 1. The fairgrounds is off Route 519, north of Phillipsburg, N.J. Admission is $5, $3 for children 5-12. Get the complete schedule at www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org.
- The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is held Friday through Sunday at the Solberg Airport, 37 Thor Solberg Road, Whitehouse Station, N.J. It features live music, crafts and hot air balloon launches of balloons shaped like Darth Vader, a giant panda, a golf ball and more. Entertainment includes Al Jardine, One Call, Meaghan Martin, Kool & the Gang and Michael McDonald. Ticket prices vary. Call (800) HOT-AIR-9 or visit www.balloonfestival.com.
Birthday party
Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, celebrates the "Sesame Street" character Bert with a birthday celebration and fireworks on Sunday. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a luau-themed party with Bert, Ernie and other characters for $22 for adults and $16 for kids. The fireworks follow at 9. Park admission is $50.95, $45.95 for seniors, $47.95 for AAA members, free to children under 23 months. Call (866) GO-4-ELMO.
Great Americans
"Faces of a New Nation: American Portraits of the 18th and Early 19th Centuries from The Metropolitan Museum of Art" is at the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, from Saturday through Jan. 24. See paintings portraying men, women and children across a span of nearly 150 years, including John Smibert, John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart and Samuel F.B. Morse. Winterthur is at 52 Winterthur Road, Winterthur, Del. Admission is $18, $16 for students and seniors, $5 for children 2-11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Guided gallery walks through the exhibition are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Call (800) 422-1181.
Summer wine party
"Summerfest 2009: Caribbean Jam" happens 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Upper Makefield. Enjoy Caribbean-style cuisine, live music and be sure to wear your favorite island shirt and flip-flops. Tickets are $50. Call (215) 493-6500, ext. 19.
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