We are kicking off the summer season with road trips to the countryside, fountains, fireworks and gardens galore. Plus, you can feed animals at the zoo again and more summer fun.
Nydia Han and Alyana Gomez kick off the summer season with road trips to the countryside, fountains, fireworks and gardens galore.offers trips and self-guided tours along the mild waters of the Brandywine River.
Finish your excursion with grill snacks, or the complete Canoe & Dine experience -- with live music, full barbecue dinner by twilight, and s'mores around a bonfire.Fruits in season, like cherries and strawberries, are available -- along with a farm market, bakery, and kids play area. Levante Brewing Company hosts a pop-up beer garden at Highland Orchards all season, with their taproom also located in West Chester. For a way to take history outdoors, try a walking tour at the Chester County History Center. It focuses on figures and locations in American history that are local to the area. For an outdoor dining experience, Limoncello West Chester just opened a new patio called The Gardens, with a floral theme - for dining al fresco on Southern Italian specialties.New garden spaces and the Festival of Fountains make summer one of the best times of year to take in the floral scenery at Longwood Garden.After a two-year hiatus, guests can once again enjoy the Conservatory Overlook, reimagined with yellowwood trees and tiered vistas. Returning are the dramatic Fireworks & Fountains Shows -- with new performances, an enhanced sound system, and reserved seating. Longwood's popular Illuminated Fountain Performances flow on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, with a variety of musical styles. Festive Fridays offer bell tower climbs and special concessions, and the highlight Wine & Jazz Festival on September 14th features a distinguished lineup with headliner Diane Reeves.Go behind the scenes for a feeding frenzy at the Philadelphia Zoo.It is the first summer since before the pandemic that guests will have the chance to get up close and personal for feeding time.You can walk into the home of the Humboldt Penguins and feed each its favorite fish treat. For the first time ever, big cats are part of the behind-the-scenes portfolio where you can witness tigers experiencing a favorite form of enrichment.Ma & Pa's Tex-Mex BBQ brings authentic South Texas flavors to Rancocas WoodsNestled in the heart of Rancocas Woods in Mount Laurel, Ma & Pa's offers a unique twist on traditional Tex-Mex cuisine, blending South Texas flavors with northern Mexican influences. Alex brings a personal touch to every dish, honoring his parents' legacy and culinary traditions. From their birria cheesesteak to their famous triple decker quesadilla, their menu is crafted with love and dedication. Ma & Pa's Tex-Mex BBQ uses fresh, local ingredients, preparing nearly everything from scratch, including homemade flour tortillas and signature sauces. The menu features a variety of proteins like smoked brisket, grilled chicken, and fish, catering to all tastes. Alex's journey started with a food truck, inspired by his late father's wish, and has grown into a beloved local eatery with frequent praise for their outstanding food and service.For owner, chef and founder Jeff Newman, Hi-Lo Taco Co. is the realization of a childhood dream to own his own restaurant.There's a vegetarian cauliflower taco, a mahi mahi fish taco, pineapple pork and the Smashburger taco, which is like a Big Mac.The chips are fried in-house and there's a trio of dips-house-made salsa ranchera made with Jersey tomatoes, hand-smashed guacamole and Good Queso, made with Philabundance Abundantly Good Cheese.There's a full bar with cocktails like the house margarita, dubbed the Hi-Lo Silver.And there's a Texas favorite called Ranch Water.Mix the two and it creates a sparkly Margarita-type drink that you can flavor up with syrups like the prickly pear. Hi-Lo Taco Co. participates in Center City District SIPS every Wednesday in summer; and hosts Happy Hour every day from 4-6 p.m.Ruben Luna is the owner and creative director of the jewelry store Workshop Underground.His career pivot has led him to work with brands like The Gap, Urban Outfitters, Movado, Tommy Hilfiger, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2015, he opened his first brick-and-mortar as owner and creative director of Workshop Underground.He offers custom engagement rings and wedding bands for your special day.The African American Museum in Philadelphia is celebrating a Philadelphia artist and well-known printmaker, who also helped pioneer new techniques for the process."These offer snapshots into Dox Thrash's life," says Dejay B. Duckett, Vice President of Curatorial Services for the African American Museum in Philadelphia. She says the exhibition's name refers to how Thrash's art "made an imprint on Philadelphia and the nation.""He was so young and had the audacity to assert himself as an artist," says Duckett. "He started taking night classes at the Art Institute of Chicago.""Fights in the war as a Buffalo Soldier, an all-Black regiment," she says. "And then he started traveling." She says while traveling, he was part of Black vaudeville acts and these life experiences all had an influence on his work.Almost 100 of his works are on view, mainly prints.Duckett says the process of carborundum mezzotint printmaking, "is something that he pioneered," while living here in Philadelphia. "But we also have a few rarely seen watercolors and works on canvas that were done late in life," she says. "These pieces have a real Afro-futuristic quality to them." There are several sections to explore, including portraiture, where visitors can see the piece called Standing Tall.Duckett says Thrash is "a master of line and creating tonality in his work." "And he created a visual diary," she says. "All parts of his personality found their way into his artwork." Duckett says when visitors come to the museum, she hopes the exhibition offers a new perspective on Thrash's work.
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