ART EXHIBITS & GALLERIES
SECOND SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE. May 11 from 11am-5pm at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. Admission is free. There’s nothing quite like watching an artist at work, so here’s your chance to do just that. Whether you’re artistic or artistically challenged yourself, you can tour artists’ studios, watch them create works, and ask questions about their art. Visit www.goggleworks.org for more info.

STITCHED EXPRESSIONS: AN EXHIBIT OF CONTEMPORARY REGIONAL QUILTS. Through May 8 at the Freyberger Gallery on the campus of Penn State Berks. The exhibition can be viewed 10am-4pm Mon. through Fri. as well as 6-8pm on Thurs. evenings. Don’t miss this unique viewing experience. For more info visit www.bk.psu.edu/Information/
Community/freybergerexhibits.

LENAPE: THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE. May 17 through Sept. 14 at the Reading Public Museum. This unique exhibition is a collaborative work between Dr. James Delle and 16 students from Kutztown University. Learn about Lenape culture and westward migration, Native American hotspots within Berks and much more through this exhibit. Visit www.readingpublicmuseum.org for additional info.

2008 SENIOR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS. May 25 through June 6 at Reading Area Community College. Enjoy artwork by Berks residents 55 or older at this major art exhibit. Submissions are also welcome, and cash prizes will be awarded. Sponsored by Berks County Office of Aging. For more info call 610.478.6500 or visit www.berksaging.org.

HOT HOUSE: EXPANDING THE FIELD OF FIBER AT CRANBROOK. Through June 15 at the Reading Public Museum. This exhibition, featuring a range of fiber and textile works created by more than 40 graduates of Cranbrook Academy of Art, is sure to impress visitors with its innovative creations and presentations. For more info visit www.readingpublicmuseum.org.

THE GREATEST BIRD ARTISTS: JOHN JAMES AUDUBON AND EARL LINCOLN POOLE. Through July 6 at the Reading Public Museum. This exhibit, part of a joint project entitled Wings of Spring: A Celebration of our Natural World, includes works from the Museum’s permanent collection by two of America’s greatest wildlife artists. It is co-sponsored by the Reading Public Museum, the Berks County Conservancy, GoggleWorks, RiverPlace and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. For more info visit www.
readingpublicmusuem.org.

FIELDS OF VISION: OUTDOOR SCULPTURE. Through Aug. 30. Stroll through the beautiful campus of Penn State Berks for views of outdoor sculpture and nature. For more info, call 610.396.6140.

ALL ABOARD! CELEBRATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE READING COMPANY. The Reading Railroad is 175! Enjoy this unique exhibit through Jan. 10, 2009, at the Historical Society of Berks County, 940 Centre Ave., Reading. Tues.-Sat. 9am-4pm. Admission is free for Society members, $4 for adults and $2 for children. For additional info, call 610.375.4375 or visit www.berkshistory.org.

CONCERTS & NIGHTLIFE
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS IN THE PARK. May 2 and 9, 11:45am-1pm at Laurel Run Park, River and Leisz’s Bridge Road, Muhlenberg. Free admission. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and lunch or purchase food from vendors. May 2, The Blue Groove; May 9, The Spoilers. For more info, call 610.929.1503 or e-mail recreate@muhlenbergtwp.com.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES CONCERT. May 3 at 7:30pm in Albright College’s Memorial Chapel. The Concert Band, String Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble will perform. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 610.921.2381 for more details or visit
www.albright.edu.

JOHN TESH. Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries presents John Tesh May 15 at 7:15pm at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center. The versatile Tesh is known worldwide as a TV host, recording artist, music director and syndicated radio show host. Tickets cost $55 and can be purchased online at www.sovereigncenter.com.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. May 25 through Aug. 24 on Sundays at 6pm. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the musical sounds of big band, jazz, country and more. Free admission. For the 2008 concert schedule and locations, call 610.374.8839 or visit
www.countyofberks.com/parks.

FIDDLE AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC MINI FEST. May 31 from 12-8pm at the Heritage Center, Wyomissing. Celebrate toe-tappin’ fiddle music. Enjoy performances or bring your own favorite instrument and join in on the open stage. There will also be craft tents where children can make musical instruments with the help of volunteers. Free admission, $2 for parking. For more info or directions, call 610.374.8839.

VINCENT. Sat. May 31, at 7pm at Reading Area Community College’s Miller Center for the Arts. Leonard Nimoy’s passionate Vincent starring actor Jim Jarrett will be performed. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Tickets cost $15. For more info, contact 610.478.6500 or visit www.berksaging.org.

MARIE’S HARD BEAN CAFÉ LIVE MUSIC AND OPEN MIC. 24 E. Main St., Fleetwood. Live music every Fri. night from 7-9 and open mic night the first Fri. of each month. Come master the mic with host Tom Post on May 2, then come back for performances by Mike Holiday on May 16, Valerie Nicole on May 23, and Butch Imhoff on May 30. For more details, visit www.marieshardbeancafe.com or call 610.944.8141.

THEATRE & DANCE
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. May 2 at 8pm at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center. This funny yet emotional operetta, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is based on the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Tickets range from $15-42. For more info visit www.sovereigncenter.com.

To read more listings,
check out the May issue of BCL!