"Dog Dogs" turns a loving eye on canines and the "human animals" caring for them.  Acutely observing the canine world, he sees dignity in the ankle-high Chihuahua, the anxiety of the homeless hound, the smugness of the adored dachshund, the patience of the poodle and the matchless joy of the homely but well-loved pug. These humorous and insightful photographs explore quirky relationships between dogs and people, and prove that our friendship grows from mutual reseemblance and feeling.  On May 13, Steven Perloff will speak about photography of the animal kingdom, a one-time only lecture at 1pm.

Sesame Place opens May 3rd with the unveiling of the new Sunny Day Carousel.  Located in the heart of the park across from Sesame Neighborhood, this one-of-a-kind Sesame Street themed carousel has thirty custom-created cute, colorful, muppetized horses.  Other festivities include Jack Hanna and His Animal Friends, Bob McGrath, Sesame Street Themed Fireworks and much more. The 2008 season at Sesame Place, the nation's only theme park based entirely on the award-winning television show ,Sesame Street, is jam-packed with family fun and the month of May is a standout!

The park opens Sunday, May 3 and will be open weekends only until May 23rd. when the park is open daily.  After Labor Day, Sesame Place is open weekends only until October 25, 2008.

To learn more about Sesame Place's varied season passports, dining with the characters for breakfast, lunch or dinner and the line-up of special events and general park information, visit www.sesameplace.com or call 1-866-GO-4-ELMO

Join us each Saturday and Sunday evening at 5pm. for our Romantic Wine & Cheese Excursion. Featuring exclusive vintage from the New Hope Winery, these excursions depart each Saturday and Sunday evening from May 3 to October 25. Ride the rails in first class comfort in our beautifully restored, air conditioned Parlor Car, enjoying fine cheeses, crackers and two glasses of Bucks County’s finest wine. Additional Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic beverages are also available onboard, as well as cocktail specials.

Pennsylvania Impressionist and Modernist painting show and sale featuring over 150 paintings by the best artists of  "New Hope School" stuch as: Redfield, Garber, Baum, Coppedge, Sotter Folinsbee, Mary Elizabeth Price, Heirhans, Nye, Zenk, Robert Alexander, Darrah Miller and many others. A 60 page full color catalogue will be available for $30.00 on May 26, 2008.

The National Canal Museum has introduced a new video program on "Geothermal Energy".  The geothermal system at the Emrick Center serves as a demonstration project for energy awareness among residents of the community.  The building features one of the most innovative and forward-thinking technologies for heating and cooling, and this video will bring the technology to life for visitors.

Geothermal systems are recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as the most beneficial heating and cooling technology available.  They are environmentally safe, cost effective, durable, quiet and aesthetically pleasing.

Please join us on Wednesdays at the Commerce Bank Amphitheater for the following concerts.  The schedule is as follows:

June 4--"2U"--U2 Tribute; June 11--"Satisfaction" A Rolling Stones Experience;

June 18--"ParrotBeach"--a Jimmy Buffet Tribute; June 25--"Simply Sinatra" Starring Steve Lippia, backed with a 10-piece band.

July 2--"Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute" with Lee Alverson; July 9--"Elvis" starring Mark Reno.

July 16--"Separate Ways" Journey Tribute; July 23--"Cramer Brothers Band" (Country)

July 30--"Hunt Family Fiddlers"; August 6--"Summer Recreation Musical presentation of "Annie" (BHS Auditorium)

August 13--"Liberation" Chicago Tribute; August 20--Nat King Cole Review starring Alan Harris.

August 27--"Prodigals & Screaming Orphans" (Celtic Folk/Rock bands)

September 3--"Kenny Vance & the Planotones (Rock'n Roll/Doo Wop)

Join Crossing Vineyards for its 5th Annual Summer Concert Season.  In addition to the music, Crossing offers concert-goers its award-winning wines by the bottle or class, cheese, and picnic suppers prepared by popular New Hope Caterer Jamie Hollander.  Performances will be held rain or shine and guests are asked to bring lawn chairs.  Seating is provided for those purchasing picnic suppers.  Advance ticket purchase is suggested. Tickets and picnic suppers may be ordered by callling 215-493-6500 ex. 19 or can be purchased on line at www.crossingvineyards.com

Dates of upcoming concerts are:

June 20-Opera New Jersey; June 27-Lynn Randall Quartet; July 11-Larry McKenna; July 18-Eric Mintel; July 25-Nassau Brass; Aug 8-Mark Cosgrove and the Good Medicine Band; Aug 15-Kate and Dennis Varley; Aug 22-Jericho Grass; Sept. 12-Fairmount Chamber Ensemble

An homage to early American colonial stonework and design, the brand new Pearl S. Buck House "Architecture of a Farmhouse" exhibit explores the structural features of the circa 1825 stone farmhouse that Pearl S. Buck called home for nearly 40 years.  The historic Pearl S. Buck House boasts a unique mix of period styles and compositions, reflecting the additions made by Ms. Buck in order to accommodate the evolving needs of  her large family.  A portion of the exhibit will also demonstrate the current restoration of the Pearl S. Buck House. 

Guided tours are available Tuesday through Saturday at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm. and on Sunday at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.  for more information, visit www.pearlsbuck.org/tours.

Newtown's 325th Anniversary.  "Celebrate your town, my town, Newtown, a great place to live, worship, work, shop and play".  Newtown's 325th Anniversary Celebration will begin with First Fourth on July 5, 2008 and end with the production of Sweet Lands in Summer of 2009.

July 13-19th: Celebrate artist Edgar Degas' Birthday and create a Crayola Oil Pastel artwork.

July 27-31st: Celebrate Sister and make a card for your sister! 

August 1-31st: Celebrate "famous" Kids Choice Colors, where each visitor will receive this special color for 2008.

August 3-9th: Celebrate Andy Warhol's Birthday and creat repetitive images to replicate the Andy Warhol Pop Art Style.

August 8-22nd: Meet Dr. Crayola and learn about the Science Behind Crayola.

Join Dr. Crayola at the Crayola Factory on July 11, August 8 and Aug 22nd as he takes visitors on a journey of the "Science Behind Crayols.  Keith Allison, Crayola Senior Chemist, will introduce children of all ages to the fascinating color change process that occurs in Crayola's color change products, such as Color Wonder, Color Explosion and Changeable Markers.  This fun and interesting presentation will be held at 11:00am on the second floor of the Crayola factory.

Group reservations are required for groups of 15 or more.  For more information, contact Two Rivers Landing www.crayola.com/factory

Philadelphia sculptor James Fuhrman transforms the Sculptor Garden at the Michener Art Museum into "Contemplative Space". This exhibition of cedar, oak and painted steel includes four of the artist's recent works as well as one new piece created specifically for this exhibition. 

Join us for the opening reception  at 7:00pm (members are free; non members $15.00) Percussion artist Toshi Mokihara offers a collaborative "sound art" performance at the opening..

The Sculptor Garden is situated between the Museum and the Bucks County Library Center in Doylestown. 

Arizona art collectors Sara and David Lieberman have one of the most extensive collections of contemporary baskets in the country.  The best of their collection is displayed at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown.  This exhibit features more than 70 works by regional, national, and international artists who have manipulated a range of materials like grasses, fish skins, porcupine quills, grocery bags, postcards, and pistachio shells to create intriguing objects that push the boundaries of basket-making.  The baskets in this exhibition show the breadth of the art form with traditional and functional works exhibited along with mixed-media sculptures.

In conjunction with this exhibition the Michener Art Museum presents a lecture on Tuesday, September 9th at 1:00pm entitled, "Basketry-from Craft to Art" given by Tina Barrows.  The fee for this lecture for members is $8.00 and non-members $12.00. This includes general museum admission.  Advance registration is required for the lecture.   

"Dog Days" discount at Michener Art Museum (Doylestown) and Allentown Art Museum.  Through the end of August, dog lovers, art enthusiasts, day trippers and families looking to escape the summer heat have a unique opportunity at the James A. Michener Art Museum (Doylestown) and the Allentown Art Museum as the two institutions partner for a special "Dog Days" promotion. The museums are offering a reciprocal admission discount program in recognition of two photography exhibitions focused on "man's best friend." Visitors with admission receipts will receive a $2.00 discount off the special exhibit.

Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street. Doylestown, PA

Allentown Art Museum, 31 North 5th Street, Allentown, PA

August 2-Volunteer Work Day, 9am-2pm.  Help us maintain our grounds.  Give us 4 hours and we will give you lunch!  Please call 215-785-1177 to let us know if you are able to help out.

August 3--Sunday Stroll: Water World, 2pm.  Let's take a look at our aquatic residents.  FREE

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31--Bellydance, 7:30pm for beginners.  Open to the public.  Fee: $8.00 per person.

August 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28--Yoga, 7:30pm.  A basic class in relaxation, breathing and flexibility.  This ongoing class is suitable for beginners or for those with some experience.  For all Ages.  Fee: $7 member; $8 nonmember.

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August 4 to 8-Summer Kids clubs, 9:30am-noon.  Three age groups: 4-5 yearolds; 6-8 year olds; 9-12 yearolds. Weekly fees: $50 member/$60 non-member.  Please call 215-785-1177 for information and/or to register.

August 4 to 8-Teen Kayak Week, 9:30am-noon.  This club is for 13 to 15 yearolds.  Please call 215-785-1177 for information and/oto register.

August 5- Meeting of S. Bucks Garden Club, 7-10pm.  New members welcome.

August 7-Evening Kayak Paddle, 6-8pm.  Meet at Silver Lake and paddle to Magnolia Lake and back.  Must be 12+ and be able to swim.  Space is limited so please call 215-785-1177 to register early.  Fee, single kayak: $15 member; $20 non-member.  (continued)

Viva Las Murder! produced by Without A Cue Productions, debuts on August 1st in the Peddler's Pub at the Cock 'n Bull Restaurant in Peddlers Village. The year is 1965 and it's lights, camera and murder on the set of a film starring an Elvis Presley look and act- alike. So what happens when the knock off Elvis is suddenly in danger of being knocked off?? Find out in Viva Las Murder! Between songs from Presley movies and other 60's hit, audience members may even snag a role as a extra on the movie set.

The Bristol Lions host FREE concerts, as well as many other events, in Bristol Lions Park every Sunday in the summer.

August 3: Doris Simon Swing Band

August 17: First Time Around

August 31: Tri County Band

Black and white photographs depicting tobacco farms, their families and a rural landscape in Cuba's Pinar del Rio Province are on view in the Pfundt Gallery at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown.   Cuba: Camp Adentro, meaning "deep within the country", is a series by Philadelphia photographer Susan S. Bank who stumbled upon an agricultural community in the Valley of Vinales in 2002 while on break from a project in Havana.

In conjuction with this exhibition, the Museum presents an artist's lecture and book signing with Susan S. Bank on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 1:00-2:00pm.  The fee is $8.00 per member and $12.00 per non-member and includes general Museum admission.

August 18-The West Chester Harp Ensemble rehearsal, 6pm.  Come & enjoy.  FREE

August 20-Holistic Moms Network Meeting, 7:00pm

August 21-Evening Kayak Paddle, 6-8pm.  Meet at Silver Lake and paddle to Magnolia Lake and back.  Must be 12+ and be able to swim.  Space is limited so please call 215-785-1177 to register early.  Fee, single kayak:$15 member; $20 nonmember.

"The Sounds of Liberty" will bring us American Favorites in their A capella style of harmony.  The event will take place in the tent, rain or shine, with the overflow onto the lawn so be sure to bring your lawn chairs.

August 23--Kayak the Delaware River. Call for details.  Space is limited so please register early.  Fee, single: $30 member/$40 non-member.

August 24--Sunday Stroll: Discovery Walk, 2pm  Let's see what we can find. FREE

August 31-Sunday Stroll: late Summer Wildflowers, 2pm.FREE