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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Weekend fun

Make a bee line

The third annual Bee Line Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum, 500 S. Third St., Hamburg. Admission is free and the day will include activities such as tours of vintage railroad equipment, tool demonstrations, crafts, games and face painting. Take a look at www.readingrailroad.org/files/beelinefestival.pdf.

What's a green roof?

The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, offers a tour that demonstrates the benefits and beauty of green roofs. Note that a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under 12 are not permitted on the roofs. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. Call (610) 328-8025 or visit www.scottarboretum.org.

What would Pan do?

Pan, the half-man, half-goat god from Greek mythology, is dropped into a contemporary milieu of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll in "The Pan Show," presented by Touchstone Theatre at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturdays through May 22 at 321 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. Recommended for mature audiences, the musical features marches, techno, house and rock. Tickets are $25, $15 for students and seniors. Call (610) 867-1689 or visit www.touchstone.org.

In good taste

From 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 30 E. State St., Media, will host the 10th annual Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival. Sample offerings from 25 regional breweries. Tickets are $40 online at www.ironhillbrewery.com and $45 at the door. Advance ticket purchase is advised, as this event often sells out early. Call (610) 627-9000.

Bucolic backdrop

Spotted Hill Farm, 530 Colebrookdale Road, Boyertown, invites the public to attend the Spotted Hill Farm Fest, "A Celebration of Country Life," from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The festival will include music, games, pony rides, food and more. Go to www.spottedhillfarm.com.

Ability for art

- Heightening awareness of the talents of people with physical limitations, MossRehab, hosts its All About Art exhibition through June 1 at 60 E. Township Line Road, Elkins Park. The exhibition features more than 300 original pieces from 72 professional artists, some of whom have survived stroke, traumatic brain injury, loss of a limb or a disabling illness; and others who are legally blind, quadriplegic, live with Parkinson's disease or who learned to overcome a disability since birth. Public hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Call Julie at (215) 663-6429.

- "An Association with Rocks," the 12th annual Spring Art Show at Cedar Maze, runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and May 22-23 at Cedar Maze, 252 Cafferty Road, Pipersville. Sculptor Steven Snyder will exhibit his recent works in stone at his sculpture garden and studio. Call (610) 294-9106 or visit www.stonesculpture.net.

Health, spirituality

Learn more about reiki, aromatherapy, reflexology, yoga, herbal products, crystals, Tarot, runes, astrology, auras, healing chakras and more at the Spring Spiritual Holistic Expo 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. Call (610) 791-2641 or go to www.spirit-mum.org.

Space race

"Racing for Open Space" benefits the Brandywine Conservancy's environmental programs. Six steeplechase races are held Saturday at the Radnor Hunt Club, 826 Providence Road, Malvern. Admission is by carload and ranges from $50-$250. No tickets will be sold the day of the race. The Radnor Hunt grounds open at 10 a.m. and the first race starts at 1:30 p.m. It's advised that you arrive no later than noon. For additional information and tickets, visit www.radnorhuntraces.org or call (610) 388-8383.