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Day Out With Thomas on the Strasburg Railroad

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Day Out With Thomas on the Strasburg Railroad

September 14th -22nd

Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Strasburg Rail Road for Day Out With Thomas. All Thomas fans are invited to spend the day with their favorite Train from Septeber 14th - 22nd. This event will include activities and excitement for the whole family. There are lots of family friendly activities to do while at the Strasburg Rail Road

 · Storytelling and video viewing

 · Ride on the Cagney, a miniature steam train

 · “Steer” the pint-sized Cranky Cars around a track

 · Ride Strasburg Rail Road’s hand-powered Pump Car

 · Shop a large selection of Thomas merchandise, including toys, books, railway sets, DVD’s, apparel and more

 The train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every 30 minutes, rain or shine. Check www.StrasburgRailRoad.com for specific train times.

Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. Ticket prices are $19 for ages 2 and up (service charges and fees may apply). Purchase tickets for Day Out With Thomas:by calling Ticket Web toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com or www.StrasburgRailRoad.com.


  Check out Fun Things review of the Strasburg Rail Road, hotel and other activities in the Lancaster area.

 For more information and directions contact the Strasburg Rail Road at 717-687-7522 or www.StrasburgRailRoad.com.
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Vintage Baseball on the Strasburg Rail Road

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Vintage Baseball on the Strasburg Rail Road


Play Ball 19th Century Style

Vintage Baseball Comes to Strasburg Rail Road – May 4

 America’s favorite pastime is coming to America’s oldest short line railroad - Strasburg Rail Road. The Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg is set to compete against other clubs within the Mid-Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League during a special event on May 4, 2013. Between noon and 4:00 p.m., spectators travel by train to Verdant View Farm along the Strasburg Rail Road line to cheer on history’s grand old game.
The teams competitively re-enact 19th century base ball (two words back in the day), following the rules as they were in 1864.  Wearing long-sleeved, white button-down shirts and trousers, the teams take to the field without gloves, catcher’s masks or batting helmets.  While competitive in nature, the game promotes camaraderie, exercise and pure love of the sport.

 Trains will depart hourly from the historic East Strasburg Station with an exclusive stop at Verdant View Farm during the return trip. Passengers wishing to watch the game will stroll through a small stretch of farmland to the ball field.  Tickets for the game are as follows: Adults (ages 12+) $5.00 plus train ticket, children (3 – 11) $3.00 plus train ticket.

 Tournament Schedule:
Elkton Eclipse vs. Harrisburg Keystones @ Noon
Flemington Neshanock vs. Philadelphia Athletic @Noon
Consolation Game @ 2:00 p.m.
Championship Game @ 3:00 p.m.


For more information:   www.strasburgrailroad.com

 Location:   Strasburg Rail Road, 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572

 This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

 Cost: Adults (ages 12+) $5.00 plus train ticket, children (3 – 11) $3.00 plus train ticket.
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Penn Museum in Philadelphia Presents Summer Wonder Series

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Penn Museum in Philadelphia Presents Summer Wonder Series


Family-Friendly Programs Featuring Music, Dance, Storytelling and More

Wednesday Mornings, 10:30 – 11:30 am, June 20 through August 8 



Penn Museum’s Summer Wonder series returns this season with a stellar lineup of performances and demonstrations that are perfect for the whole family. This weekly program offers an opportunity to enjoy international music, learn traditional Aztec dance, hear stories about the ancient Maya, and much more!


Summer Wonder 2012 programs run Wednesday mornings, June 20 through August 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 am (excluding July 4).  The programs are free with Museum admission donation. For more information or to pre-register groups of 10 or more (no pre-registration necessary for individuals and families), contact the Education department at 215.746.6774 or education@pennmuseum.org.
                        
The 2012 schedule follows:
June 20: Phil-A-Rhythm—Shake, Scrape and Strike


Shake, scrape and strike—three of the ways that percussion instruments are played. The Phil-A-Rhythm Percussion Quartet explores the amazing range of instruments in the percussion family,their origins, and their unique sounds.


June 27: Doc Gibbs Ensemble—African Percussion and Dance


The drum has been used as a communication tool for centuries. Explore drums and percussion instruments from Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean. Jam out as you learn the history of African drumming, percussion, and dance.


July 11: Tom Lee—Tales from the Popol Vuh


Popol Vuh, the Quiche Maya book, is an amazing document that has survived against all odds and contains a trove of amazing stories and myths. Tom Lee brings the world of the Maya vividly to life in these stories, which reference not only religious beliefs and cultural traditions, but also small details of daily living among the Maya.


July 18: Rebel Heart Irish Dancers—Beyond Lord of the Dance


"Beyond Lord of the Dance" creatively weaves the history of Irish Dance through dramatized storytelling and reveals some of the many mysteries of Irish Dance. Learn the difference between a Reel and a Jig and give Irish Dance a try for yourself.


July 25: Al Bustan Seeds of Culture—Arabic Music


Members of the Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble with director Hanna Khoury play a reopertoire of classical Arab music from Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.


August 1: Bill Bowers—Mime Over Matter


Master mime and Broadway veteran Bill Bowers presents a lively and thought-provoking show, as he explores a variety of topics about silent storytelling through music and pantomime.


August 8: Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac—Aztec Music and Dance


In the Nahuatl language, Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac translates “school of blood moving in the heart.” Learn about the pre-Inquisition Mexicayotl culture as you delight in Aztec music and dance, and participate in the White Eagle Dance.


Following each Summer Wonder presentation, children and their families are invited to explore the Penn Museum’s three floors of galleries featuring artifacts from Egypt, Asia, the Mediterranean, the Near East, North and Central America, and Africa. Throughout the summer, guests can experience MAYA 2012: Lords of Time, a world premiere exhibition exploring the time-ordered universe of the ancient Maya. Guests planning to visit MAYA 2012 must buy special timed tickets for the exhibition.


Both Museum Shops are participating in the Summer Wonder 2012 program. In addition to the Museum Shop’s regular hours, the Pyramid Shop for children opens on Summer Wonder Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Shop features games, toys, books, crafts, and jewelry geared to young visitors.
                                 





For more information:   www.penn.museum.


Location:   3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 


Cost: General admission donation is $12 for adults; $10 for senior citizens (65 and above); $8 for U.S. Military; $8 for children (6 to 17) and full-time students with ID; free to Members
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Delaware Museum of Natural History's 40th Anniversary

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Delaware Museum of Natural History's 40th Anniversary




Delaware Museum of Natural History to Celebrate 40th Anniversary


The Delaware Museum of Natural History will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on May 13, 2012. As part of the celebration, the Museum will roll back admission prices to rates that harken back to 1972: $1 for adults, seniors, and children.A retrospective exhibition chronicling the Museum's history will also be on display.

When the Museum opened in 1972, it was the first natural history museum to be built in the nation since 1910. Since then, visitors have enjoyed exploring the wonders of the natural world through interactive exhibits and detailed dioramas depicting animal specimens in their natural habitats. From two, life-sized, Asian dinosaurs in the center of the Hall of Birds to a Tyrannosaurus rex skull and a walk-over recreation of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Museum's exhibits span time and space to educate and inform visitors about nature and science.

The Museum also boasts some of the largest collections in the country, including a collection of more than 2,000,000 mollusks - one of the top 12 mollusk collections in the United States - and over 119,000 specimens of birds in 4,000 different species, 66,000 study skins, 11,000 skeletons, and 6,000 fluid-preserved specimens.

"We're thrilled to invite the public to help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary," said Executive Director Halsey Spruance. "Seeing the expression on a young visitor's face as they gaze at a life-sized dinosaur skeleton or walk over our coral reef, you can't help but be amazed at how special this place really is."

As part of the 40th Anniversary celebration, the Museum will display objects related to its history, including a 1981 letter and photos from then-Senator Joe Biden, following a visit with fellow senator and former astronaut, John Glenn. Specimens from the Museum's collections as well as displays on exhibits, educational outreach, and the people that have made the Museum so successful over the years will highlight this exhibition.  

The Museum is encouraging everyone to discover, or re-discover, the excitement and wonder a trip to the Museum can bring and help celebrate 40 years of exploration and discovery.

WHAT: Delaware Museum of Natural History's 40th Anniversary

WHERE: Delaware Museum of Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

DATE: Sunday, May 13, 2012

HOURS: Monday- Saturday 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 12-4:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: $1 for adults, seniors, and children (3-17), FREE for children 3 and younger. FREE for museum members.

MORE INFO: Visit www.delmnh.org or call (302) 658-9111




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KidsinCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate

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KidsinCenterCity.com Saturday Playdate
 April 14th
11:00am-1:00pm
at the Comcast Center






Join Puppets Pizzazz for a free, fun-filled 45-minute puppet show.  Be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment.
Market Merchants will offer kid-friendly lunch specials, puppet making art and crafts, an interactive gaming station from SONY/Style and cupcake decorating from Termini Bros.



For more information: http://kidsincentercity.com





 Location: The Market & Shops at Comcast Center, lower level 1701 JFK Blvd





 This event is appropriate for: the whole family





 Cost: free
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