There are so many things to do in Berks County!

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    Theorem Painting Workshop – Open Choice

    Beidler House

    Discover the rich history and techniques of Theorem Painting, a cherished Early American art form that flourished in Colonial New England during the first half of the 19th Century through the mid-1800s. This workshop offers a basic introduction to Theorem Painting, and you'll have the chance to create your own painting from our selection of […]

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    BHC’s PA Dutch Language Classes

    Berks History Center

    Berks History Center (BHC) is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Enrolling in a Pennsylvania Dutch class at the BHC offers a fun opportunity for students to enjoy the fellowship of other Pennsylvania Dutch enthusiasts, but more importantly, it allows an opportunity to […]

    Celebrating Our Community Days: Hispanic Heritage

    Reading Public Museum

    Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy live cultural performances, interactive workshops, hands-on art activities, and global tasting stations—all led by neighbors eager to connect and celebrate. Whether you’re crafting, listening, dancing, or tasting, you’ll discover new perspectives and make lasting memories. Celebrating Our Community is a joyful, interactive day designed to build understanding, […]

    Schumann: Music, Mood Swings & Madness

    WCR Center for the Arts

    Creative artists are especially vulnerable to mental illness, and the German composer Robert Schumann is one of the finest examples of the blurred boundary between genius and insanity. Dr. Kogan explores how the racing thoughts, flight of ideas and sharpened imagination of Schumann’s hypomanic states induced prodigious bursts of creativity until the onset of psychosis […]

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    “Sowing an Herbal Legacy”

    DoubleTree Reading

    Join the Pennsylvania Heartland Herb Society for an educational symposium entitled “Sowing an Herbal Legacy” on Monday, Oct. 13, at the DoubleTree in Reading. See the Pennsylvania Heartland Herb Society's website (www.paheartlandhsa.org) to register.