What To Do: Many area events honoring MLK jr this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated on January 15 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300,www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate Dr. Martin...
What To Do: Insects get their due at Tyler Arboretum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tyler Arboretum
People often tend to squash or swat away insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special event...
What To Do: Beat that cabin fever!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids
If you have kids and you’re looking for different ways to help them deal with cabin fever, there are several good options.
On February 16, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, 215-299-1000, www.ansp.org) is opening its new exhibition...
What To Do: Shake off that cabin fever
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Science Saturday
If you have kids and you’re looking for different ways to help them deal with cabin fever, there are several good options.
On Saturdays in February and March, Hagley Museum and Library (Route 141, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org) presents a special event called “Science Saturday.”
Visitors of all ages are invited to...
What To Do: Need we say more? Chocolate in Kennett Sq.
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By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Once again, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds its annual Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival at Kennett High School, Feb. 21.
Every year, when February rolls around, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds a special event to celebrate chocolate. On February 21, the organization will present...
