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Submit an EventJanuary 24– March 10, Freedman Gallery at Albright College Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5, Sunday 1-4 Regardless of one’s political affiliations, Kamala Harris’s accession is something to celebrate as she is the first female to hold the second-highest political office in the U.S. She is also the first African-American and the first Asian American vice president. […]
January 24- April 16 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 9-5; Sun 1-4 Freedman Gallery at Albright College Born in Manhattan and raised in Easton, PA, Femi J. Johnson’s early artistic talent in graphite and charcoal drawing led to a professional career as a master draftsman and designer for Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies. After thousands of technical […]
“Invisible, Gay Women in Southern Music” (2021, 1:47 min.) written and directed by T.J. Parsell March 1 & 2, 7 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall (Center for the Arts 235) at Albright College Screening: Growing up gay in the south is hard enough, but to be an openly gay women in country music is nearly impossible. […]
Celebrating Female Composers, a Choral Concert March 4, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel at Albright College Join Albright’s choral ensembles, Leo Chorum, Lion Chorale, Roaring Lions and Lion’s Pride as they celebrate Women’s History Month by performing works of female composers. Repertoire includes pieces by Elaine Hagenberg, Emma Lou Diemer and Alice Parker. *For more information […]
A look at some traditional quilts and quilt blocks from Berks Co. The seminar will feature both quilts and a PowerPoint presentation. Presented by Cyndi Hershey, Quilt Education & Development Director for the Kutztown Folk Festival.
London’s The Kingdom Choir first attracted the world’s attention when they performed their show-stopping performance of Stand By Me in front of a world-wide television audience of over two billion at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. Since that infamous day the Choir’s infectious joy and spirit, matched only […]
Applique quilts as well as combination quilts (pieced with applique accents) continue to be some of the most sought-after quilt styles. We will review the basic steps including preparation and hand-stitching. A small kit will be provided to get you started!
The Reading-Berks Science and Engineering Fair (RBSEF) is the regional science fair for Berks County, PA. Long before the rise of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives, the Fair has been presenting a forum for aspiring students to exercise their minds in a creative fashion. RBSEF has been held annually since 1952 and is […]
An evening celebrating visual artists and jazz, and featuring some of our brightest young artists. The show is created by Andrew Pochan,local artists/muralists, and includes Alexander Kline, Nadia Pochan, Anna Schweigert and Jessica Tuner. Attendees will see the artists' work while enjoying music by Chris Heslop, Marty Bonk and Josh Taylor, along with light hors […]
March 21- April 23 Freedman Gallery at Albright College Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Friday 9-5; Sunday 1-4 Alumna Autumn Spears returns to Albright with a new body of work to be paired alongside important works from her time as a student, including examples of painting and digital illustrations. While Spears’ artworks often examine ideas that have […]
The Mount Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3) is pleased to announce an evening of jazz classics featuring Amber Rae and The Swingin’ Foxes plus the Mount Penn Preservation Jazz Band on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 starting at 6pm. The event will take place at the Reading Liederkranz. Tickets are $25 (reserved seating) and are being sold […]
$30 includes all supplies. This basket is perfect for all your Easter treasures! This is a youth basket weaving class showing how to make a basic basket with rattan reed. Suitable for ages 8 to 12. Hosted by talented basket maker Deb Zvanut. Deadline to register is March 19, 2023 If you have any questions […]
March 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall (CFA 235), at Albright College Part I of the International Day of Remembrance, features panel presentations on the “Importance of Understanding the Legacy of Slavery in Berks County,” delivered by Albright College students, faculty and staff along with key members of the Berks County community. Speakers include Dr. […]
A Fine Line ”explores why less than 7% of head chefs and restaurant owners are women, when traditionally women have always held the central role in the kitchen.” The documentary is distributed by Bullfrog Films in Oley, PA as part of Bullfrog Communities. Following the 56-minute film, Judy Henry, chef-owner of Judy’s on Cherry will […]
On Sunday, March 26th at 3pm, Grammy Award Winning Guitarist , David Cullen , will release his first solo guitar recording in 15 years with ‘REVIVAL’. Be one of the first people to experience David’s new music in the beautiful historic hall at the WCR Center for the Arts, with acoustics just right to enjoy […]
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Exeter Township Senior High School will present, "Matilda the Musical," the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. The musical will be performed at 7pm on March 30, March […]
John Pizzarelli, the world-renowned guitarist, and singer has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook and beyond. With sparkling swing and a stunning vocal approach, Catherine Russell is among the greatest interpreters of American popular song. Together, they pay homage to Nat King Cole and the legendary singers who appeared […]
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Exeter Township Senior High School will present, "Matilda the Musical," the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. The musical will be performed at 7pm on March 30, March […]
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Exeter Township Senior High School will present, "Matilda the Musical," the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. The musical will be performed at 7pm on March 30, March […]
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Exeter Township Senior High School will present, "Matilda the Musical," the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. The musical will be performed at 7pm on March 30, March […]
Saturday April 1st at 7pm, The Hot Club of Reading featuring: guitarists Josh Taylor and Michael Nikolidakis, bassist Trey LaRue, Chris Heslop on sax, clarinet, and washboard, and jack-of-all-trades Ken Gehret will be joined by special guest, Andy Roberts, who will play the WCR’s superb vintage Steinway grand piano. Hot Club of Reading’s performance combines […]
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