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Hometown pARTy in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 30, 2019

Happy Friday, Penny Darlings! Originally posted on The Penny Darling April 12, 2019 I have some new and exciting stuff coming up that I can’t share quiiiiiite yet, so get your horses, and hold them! Preston & I got to live our art DREAMS yesterday and I can’t wait to share it with you! Ya’ll know…

Enjoy Pretzel Day in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 26, 2019

April 26th is National Pretzel Day and Pennsylvania’s Americana Region is celebrating. After all, pretzel baking began not too far from our region and the industry grew significantly in Berks County. Today, we are home to several pretzel bakers, including famous Tom Sturgis Pretzels Inc.. Did you…

Berks Jazz Fest Will Sizzle & Shake in April

By Lisa Haggerty on Mar. 25, 2019

Published with the permission of Destination Downtown Reading. This article originally appeared in their March 21, 2019 newsletter. The 29th Annual Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest is set to sparkle with an array of amazing artists April 5 through 14, including a free special MidDay Café performance…

Things to Do With Kids in Spring in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Mar. 20, 2019

Hooray for Spring! If the season's warmer temperatures and light-filled days has you looking for things to do with your kids, you've come to the right place. We pulled together some great places and events for you to enjoy with kids of all ages. Check our website's Calendar of Events regularly for…

What's Brewing in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 16, 2019

There are many fine craft breweries scattered throughout Pennsylvania’s Americana Region in the 21 st century. But, beer has been brewing in Reading and Berks County for a long time. Since, in fact, more than a dozen years before the United States declared independence. Historians pinpoint 1763 as…

Great things to do this January in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Jan. 08, 2019

Pennsylvania's Americana Region welcomes 2019 and the many opportunities it brings for fun and adventure. Start your new year experiencing some of the exciting and interesting things to do this January in Berks County. Watch Championship Ice Racing January 12 This January, come see professional…

Sparkle and Shine in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Dec. 07, 2018

Pennsylvania's Americana Region sparkles and shines throughout December. The holidays wouldn’t be the same without the sparkle, shine, and warmth of seasonal lights and decorations. This December, experience the sparkle and shine of Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. From whimsical and colorful…

Take time to celebrate in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 26, 2018

This post was originally published on December 17, 2016 and updated on November 27, 2018 Celebrate the season with these upcoming Weekend Events! Does the holiday season put you in a tizzy? Do you spend so much time decorating, shopping, and cooking that Christmas slips by before you can enjoy it…

Reading Blues Fest Opens in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 08, 2018

The 2nd Annual Reading Blues Fest arrives in Berks County on Friday, November 16, 2018. Presented by Berks Arts Council, the weekend long fest is the council’s newest programs. It joins local art and music programs which include Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, Concerts in the Park, and FastLane Art, to…

Things to Do in November in Berks County, PA

By Lisa Haggerty on Nov. 01, 2018

November may be most notable for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but it also acts as the bridge between October's festivals and December's celebrations. This November in Berks County eases into the the holiday season with a flurry of fun events. So, while you may heed to the rules of No-Shave…