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February 2010
February 2010
Interactive Calendar
To find the event you are looking for by month use the scroll arrows at the top of the calendar. To view by day click on the specific day (if the day is not able to be clicked there are no events that day). You can search for something specific by using the search bar at the top right of your web browser window.February 4, 2010 - April 15, 2010
WINTER HISTORY CLASSES @ EPHRATA CLOISTER
DATE & TIME: February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & April 8th, 15, 2010 from 9am-12pm.LOCATION: Ephrata Cloister
PHONE: 717-733-6600
February 7, 2010 - February 26, 2010
PATRICE MARTIN & GREG KAUFFMAN: NATURE'S IMAGES
DATE: February 7th to February 26, 2010. Opening Reception: February 7, 2009.LOCATION: The RACC Gallery, Reading
PHONE: 610-372-4721 x5181
February 8, 2010 - February 12, 2010
GIFTS FROM THE HEART @ GOGGLEWORKS STORE
DATE: From now until Friday February 12, 2010.LOCATION: GoggleWorks Store, 2010 Washington Street, Reading
PHONE: 610-375-4600
February 8, 2010 - February 14, 2010
LOVE IS IN THE AIR @ FIVE & DIVINE GALLERY & GIFTS
DATE & TIME: New Arrivals Daily! Stop in for your Sweetie! Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-6pm & Sunday 12-4pm.LOCATION: Five & Divine Gallery & Gifts, 27 East Penn Avenue, Wernersville, PA
PHONE: 610-670-9700
February 8, 2010 - February 26, 2010
STEVEN SIEGEL "WONDERFUL LIFE" EXHIBITION
DATE & TIME: From now until February 26, 2010.LOCATION: Various locations: A multi-venue exhibition of 52 new sculptures.
PHONE: Freyberger Gallery Penn State, Contact Marilyn J. Fox @ 610-396-6140, Albright College, Contact Michael Howell @ 610-921-7541 & GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Contact Diane LaBelle @ 610-374-4600.
February 8, 2010 - February 27, 2010
BERKS COUNTY LONGRIFLES & GUN MAKING
DATES: Due to overwhelming response, now extended to February 27, 2010!LOCATION: Historical Society of Berks County, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading
PHONE: 610-375-4375
February 8, 2010 - March 5, 2010
MOVIE SCHEDULE @ GOGGLEWORKS THEATRE
DATE & TIME: Precious: January 29th-March 5, 2010. Show Times: 3pm & 7pm.LOCATION: GoggleWorks Theatre, 201 Washington Street, Reading
PHONE: 610-374-4600
February 8, 2010 - March 7, 2010
BERKS COUNTY VIEWS EXHIBIT @ THE READING PUBLIC MUSEUM
DATE: Now through March 7, 2010LOCATION: The Reading Public Museum
PHONE: 610-371-5850
February 8, 2010 - March 28, 2010
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR "THE ART OF JAZZ"
DATE: Seeking Artists from now until March 13, 2010LOCATION: In the Rolf & Renate Schmidt Gallery in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.
PHONE: 610-898-1930
February 8, 2010 - May 30, 2010
MAGICAL HOLLYWOOD COSTUME COLLECTION
DATE From now until Sunday, May 30, 2010.LOCATION: Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road, Reading
ADMISSION: $7 Adults (18-59), $5 children/seniors/students (w/ID) and free to Members and children under four years old.
PHONE: 610-371-5850
February 8, 2010 - December 31, 2010
LASERTRON @ OZZY'S FAMILY FUN CENTER
DATE & TIME: From now until we are booked! Availabiltiy: Mon-Thurs 8am-10pm, Fri: 8am-5pm, Sat & Sun 8am-12pm. For Private Lasertron Lock-Ins Availability: Any Night of the Week after 10pm.LOCATION: Ozzy's Family Fun Center, Leesport
COST: Hourly Lasertron Rentals: 1 Hour = $125, 2 Hours = $225, 3 Hours = $300 & Each Hour Over 3 = $75. Private Lasertron Lock-Ins: $30/person, $25/person if bringing more than 50 people.
PHONE: To book your group's LASERTRON event or for more information, contact Laura at 610-916-4113.
THE WILLSON HISTORY PROJECT @ GOGGLEWORKS
DATE & TIME: Grand Opening was on Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 1PM, Permanent ExhibitLOCATION: 3rd Floor VIST Financial Gallery, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading
PHONE: 610-374-4600
February 8, 2010 - January 1, 2011
GET TO KNOW THE READING PUBLIC MUSEUM'S RESIDENT MUMMY-FACE2FACE
DATE & TIME: Nefrina's World Exhibit Opened Saturday, January 16, 2010. Exhibit open through 2011.LOCATION: Reading Public Museum
ADMISSION: $10 for Members, $15 for Non-Members & includes Museum admission, program and light refreshments.
PHONE: 610-371-5850
February 9, 2010
"FROM OUT THE FIERY FURNACE"
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7:30PMLOCATION: Schuylkill River Heritage Center, 2 N. Main Street, Phoenixville.
PHONE: 610-582-8773
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION @ THE BERKS COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 9:30amLOCATION: The Berks County Heritage Center is located on Red Bridge Road, approximately 1/2 mile South of the Rte. 222 exit for Rte. 183.
PHONE: Interested individuals can call the Heritage Center office at 610-374-8839
February 10, 2010
THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTISTS TOUR
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 7:30pmLOCATION: Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading
PRICE: $38-$25
PHONE: Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000
February 10, 2010 - February 24, 2010
FAMILY-FRIENDLY STORY HOUR FOR PRESCHOOLERS
DATE & TIME: Wednesday Mornings in February 10th, 17th & 24, 2010 @ 10:30am.LOCATION: The Berks County Historical Society
COST: $2/child, Chaperone is FREE.
PHONE: Registrations are required @ 610-375-4375
February 11, 2010 - February 13, 2010
ROMEO & JULIET
DATE & TIME: Thursday, February, 11th & Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 7:30PMLOCATION: Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown University
TICKETS: Adults: $20 & Students: $10
PHONE: 610-683-4092
February 12, 2010 - February 14, 2010
2010 VALENTINE "WEEKEND OF ROMANCE"
DATE: Friday thru Sunday, February 12th-14th!LOCATION: The Abraham Lincoln, A Wyndham Historic Hotel, Reading
COSTS: Dinner & Movie $75/couple! (You just buy the popcorn!) Dinner/Movie & Room $175/couple! (Includes all Taxes & Gratuities!) PHONE: To Reserve any of our "Night of Romance 2010" Packages Please call 610.372.3700
A VALENTINE WEEKEND EVENT @ THE HENDEL HOUSE
DATE & TIME: February 12th, 13th @ 7pm and Valentine's Day, February 14th @ 3pm.LOCATION: Hendel House, 746 Centre Avenue, Reading
PRICE: $25/person. Seating is limited.
PHONE: RSVP to the Historical Society @ 610-375-4375
February 12, 2010 - February 15, 2010
PRESIDENT'S DAY SALE
DATE: Friday, February 12th to Monday, February 15, 2010LOCATION: Philadelphia Premium Outlets, Limerick
PHONE: 610-495-9000
February 12, 2010 - February 19, 2010
"CLAMS CASINO" THE MOBSTER CASINO NITE MURDER MYSTERY EVENT
DATE & TIME: Friday, February 12th & 19, 2010. Doors Open at 6:30pm...Dinner & Murder start after 7pm.LOCATION: Abraham Lincoln - A Historic Wyndham Hotel in Downtown Reading.
TICKETS: Tickets are $45/person, which includes Dinner - Show (includes tax and gratuity) - (Cash Bar, available) PG-rated.
PHONE: 610-372-3700
February 12, 2010 - February 26, 2010
LASER SHOWS ARE BACK @ THE PLANETARIUM
DATE & TIME: Friday nights in February. Laser Led Zepelin @ 8PM, Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon @ 9PM.LOCATION: The Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum
ADMISSION: Laser/Music Shows are $5 for Members and $7 for Non-Members.
PHONE: 610-371-5850
NEW OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD EXPERIENCES AT THE PLANETARIUM!
DATE & TIME: Friday's in February. SonicVision hours are 7pm & 10pm.LOCATION: The Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum
ADMISSION: $5 for Members and $7 for Non-Members.
PHONE: 610-898-1565
February 13, 2010
A VALENTINE FROM THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8PMLOCATION: Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading
PHONE: 800-745-3000
BERKSHIRE BASEBALL NIGHT @ THE READING ROYALS!
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 7:05PMLOCATION: Sovereign Center, Reading
TICKETS: Tickets are typically $20 for this location of the arena but are being offered for only $15 through this special promotion for Berkshire Baseball. In addition to you receiving this exclusive $5 discount, the Reading Royals will also donate $5 back to the Berkshire Baseball Club for every ticket purchased through this program. You save $5 and help the organization as well!
PHONE: 610-898-7216
READY FOR SPRING & DAYTONA PARTY @ CLASSIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9AM-5PM.LOCATION: Classic Harley-Davidson, Reading
PHONE: 610-916-7777
VALENTINE CELEBRATION @ SHADY MAPLE SMORGASBORD
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 11am-8pmLOCATION: Shady Maple Smorgasbord
COST: Adults: $25.99 + tax and service fee.
PHONE: 717-354-8222
VALENTINE'S BREAKFAST BUFFET @ HISTORIC JOANNA FURNACE
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 7am-11amLOCATION: Historic Joanna Furnace
BUFFET PRICE: Adults $7, Children (ages 6-11) $3.50 & Children under age six FREE!
PHONE: 610-286-0388
VICTORIAN FASHION BALL
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 13, 2010. Dinner at 6pm, Ball at 7:30pm. (Doors Open @ 6pm).LOCATION: Dinner is at Campus Center Dining Hall & the Ball is at the Life Sports Center @ Albright College (doors open at 7pm).
PHONE: Tickets available through the Albright College Performing Arts Box Office at 610-921-7547
February 13, 2010 - February 14, 2010
KIDS FUN FAIR AND AWESOME TRAVELING ZOO
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 13th to Sunday, February 14, 2010. Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-6pm.LOCATION: Greater Reading Expo Center, Reading
TICKET PRICES: Tickets are only good for rides. Single Ticket $1.25. Value Packs: 12 Tickets $12.50, 24 Tickets $25.00, 36 Tickets $37.50.
PHONE: 860-491-3421
THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT FAMILY PROGRAM
DATE & TIME: Saturday & Sunday, February 13th & 14th from 8:30am-3:30pmLOCATION: Nolde Forest Education Center
PHONE: 610-796-3699
WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND @ THE MANATAWNY CREEK WINERY
DATE: Saturday, February 13th to Sunday, February 14, 2010 LOCATION: Manatawny Creek Winery, DouglassvillePHONE: 610-689-9804
February 13, 2010 - April 3, 2010
READING ROYALS HOCKEY 09-10 SEASON
DATE & TIME: From now until April 3, 2010. Times vary, see our website for further details.LOCATION: Sovereign Center
PHONE: 610-898-7825 (PUCK)
February 13, 2010 - May 22, 2010
OPEN HOUSES @ THE HENDEL HOUSE
DATE & TIME: February 13th & 27th, March 13th & 27th, April 10th & 24th & May 8th & 22, 2010 from 11am-4pm.LOCATION: The Hendel House @ the Berks County Historical Society
PHONE: 610-375-4375
February 14, 2010
MASTERSINGERS AND MEN OF BC3
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 1:30-2:30pm.LOCATION: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts Theatre, 201 Washington Street, Reading
PHONE: 610-898-7664
VALENTINE'S DAY SWEETHEART OF A DEAL
DATE: Sunday, February 14, 2010LOCATION: Ozzy's Family Fun Center, Leesport
PHONE: 610-926-6162
February 14, 2010 - March 21, 2010
BAGELS & BACH
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 14th, 10am-12pm & Sunday, March 21, 10am-12pmLOCATION: The Atrium at the Reading Public Museum
ADMISSION: $15 Members/$25 Non-Members.
PHONE: 610-371-5850
February 14, 2010 - March 28, 2010
IBEX: SEARCH FOR THE EDGE OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
DATE & TIME: Star Shows: Every Sunday. 1PM-The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather, 2PM-IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System & 3PM-Jack Frost and the Skies of Winter.LOCATION: Planetarium @ the Reading Public Museum
ADMISSION: $7 for Adults and $5 for Children, Seniors and Students. Members & Chilren under 4 are FREE.
PHONE: 610-371-5850
February 14, 2010 - December 12, 2010
2ND SUNDAY: GOGGLEWORKS CENTER FOR THE ARTS - OPEN HOUSE EVENTS
DATE & TIME: Every Second Sunday from 11am to 4pmLOCATION: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Reading
ADMISSION: FREE parking and FREE admission!
PHONE: 610-374-4600
February 15, 2010
WINE & CHOCOLATE EVENT @ WINEDOWN CAFE & WINE BAR
DATE & TIME: Monday, February 15, 2010 at 6:30PM.LOCATION: Winedown Cafe & Wine Bar, 622 Penn Avenue, West Reading
COST: $35/person. Tickets must be purchased in advance, either stop in to Winedown or call.
PHONE: 610-373-4907
February 18, 2010
STAR SERIES: "TAPESTRY"
DATE & TIME: February 18, 2010 @ 7:30pmLOCATION: Albright College Chapel
TICKETS: $18
PHONE: 610-921-7547
THE WALK OUT OF SLAVERY
DATE & TIME: Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 7PMLOCATION: Room 413 in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Reading
PHONE: 610-921-4970
February 18, 2010 - March 18, 2010
STORY THURSDAYS @ THE READING PUBLIC MUSEUM
DATE & TIME: Thursdays, January through March, now at 10am & 1pm.LOCATION: The Reading Public Museum
ADMISSION: $5/Participating Child, chaperone FREE.
PHONE: 610-371-5850
February 18, 2010 - April 6, 2010
"POETRY @ 6" Bruce H. Stanley Poetry Reading Series
DATE & TIME: Thursday, February 18, 2010 & Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 6PM.LOCATION: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Miller Center for the Arts. Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Penn-Berks Seminar Rooms/Berks Hall. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Penn-Berks Seminar Rooms/Berks Hall.
ADMISSION: FREE!
PHONE: 610-607-6239
February 19, 2010
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES by Rick Howard
DATE & TIME: Friday, February 19, 2010 at 1PM & 7:30PMLOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts, Reading
TICKETS: $6 for Adults and $5 for seniors and students.
PHONE: 610-607-6205
HAWK MOUNTAIN OWL PROWL
DATE & TIME: Friday, February 19, 2010 from 6-8:30pmLOCATION: Hawk Mountain Visitor Center, Kempton.
COST: Members $10 & $20 for Non-Members
PHONE: Program is limited and fills quickly, so call soon to register at 610-756-6961. (Call between 9am & 5pm).
THE APOLLO TRIO
DATE & TIME: Friday, February 19, 2010 at 8PMLOCATION: The WCR Center for the Arts, Reading
PHONE: 610-373-1263
February 20, 2010
APPLEBEE'S FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER FOR BERKSHIRE BASEBALL
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8-10am.LOCATION: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 5600 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading
HOME LANDSCAPING FOR WILDLIFE
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 20th from 10-11:30amLOCATION: Nolde Forest Education Center
PHONE: 610-796-3699
THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 8PM.LOCATION: Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading
PRICE: $48-$38
PHONE: Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000
THREE DAYS GRACE & BREAKING BENJAMIN WITH FLYLEAF
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7pm.LOCATION: Sovereign Center, Reading
PRICE: $37.75
PHONE: Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000
February 20, 2010 - March 13, 2010
THE PARTY STARTS EARLY FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL BERKS JAZZ FEST
DATE: Starts Saturday, February 20th!LOCATION: Multiple Venues around Greater Reading
PHONE: 610-236-4744
February 21, 2010
13TH ANNUAL AAA TRAVEL ODYSSEY & VACATION EXPO
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 11am-3pmLOCATION: Inn at Reading, 1040 Park Road, Wyomissing
PHONE: For more information please call Cheryl at 610-374-4531 ext. 7117
HOT 8 BRASS BAND
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 4:00PMLOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts, Reading
TICKETS: $27 Advance, $32 at-the-door, $20 students. (One FREE Child's ticket (12 and under) with the purchase of an adult ticket!) PHONE: 610-607-6205
POKER TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
DATE: Sunday, February 21, 2010LOCATION: Classic Harley-Davidson, Reading
REGISTRATION TICKETS: $125 & includes refreshments, adult beverages, seat at tournament, and goody bag. You must pre-register for the event no later than February 15th. (Tickets will not be available at the door). PHONE: 610-916-7777
SPECIAL CHOPIN CONCERT @ GOGGLEWORKS
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2pmLOCATION: The Community School of Music and the Arts Recital Hall, (Room 558) at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading.
PHONE: 610-374-4600
TIM MCGRAW
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:30pmLOCATION: Sovereign Center
ADMISSION: $52.25
PHONE: For Tickets: 800.745.3000
February 21, 2010 - February 27, 2010
25TH ANNUAL READING RACING REUNION
DATE: Sunday, February 21 to Saturday, February 27, 2010LOCATION: Fairgrounds Square Mall
PHONE: 610-921-9277
February 22, 2010
FEBRUARY WINE EDUCATION @ WINEDOWN CAFE & WINE BAR
DATE & TIME: Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:30pmLOCATION: Winedown Cafe & Wine Bar, 622 Penn Avenue, West Reading
COST: $25/person
PHONE: Call 610-373-4907, Pre-registration is required.
February 23, 2010
FAMILY FUN NIGHT @ FRIENDLY'S WITH BERKSHIRE BASEBALL
DATE & TIME: February 23, 2010 between 5pm and 8pm.LOCATION: Friendly's 3024 Penn Avenue, West Lawn
February 26, 2010
SEVENTH ANNUAL RACC IDOLS
DATE & TIME: Friday, February 26, 2010 at 5PMLOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts, Reading
ADMISSION: FREE!
PHONE: 610-607-6205
February 27, 2010
BEEF & BEER FUNDRAISER FOR BERKSHIRE BASEBALL
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 27, 2010. Doors Open at 6pm and the band starts at 6:30pm.LOCATION: Temple Fire Company
TICKETS: $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
PHONE: Tickets can be purchased with a credit card via the Berkshire Baseball Web site (Beef and Beer Tickets) or by calling 610-223-5831 or 610-927-4306
BREWER'S 2ND ANNUAL WINTERFEST
DATE & TIME: February 27, 2010 from 7-11pmLOCATION: Stoudt's Black Angus Bier Garden, 2800 N. Reading Road, Exit 286 PA Turnpike, Rt. 272 North, Adamstown.
TICKETS: $30 per ticket, minimum age 21 years old.
PHONE: 717-484-4386 ext. 204
DANCE PARTY TELETHON EXTRAVAGANZA
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 12pm-1amLOCATION: Riveredge, Route 183, Reading
COST: $10/person suggested contribution
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