Elizabeth Kann

The Library of Congress

Elizabeth Kann — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:53:50 +0000

The Library of Congress in Washington, DC, is a cathedral of books. Founded in 1800, it is the world’s largest library. The Thomas Jefferson Building opened in 1897, and Thomas Jefferson’s personal library is on exhibit there. The Great Hall and the Main Reading Room are below. A list of public events can be accessed here.

The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

Elizabeth Kann — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:45:04 +0000

The roses are in bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. The Cranford Rose Garden opened in 1928 and holds one of the largest collections of roses in North America, with over 1000 species. The bronze statue by American sculpturer Harriet Whitney Frishmuth is called the Roses of Yesterday and is also known as the Rose Maiden.

The Philadelphia Flower Show

Elizabeth Kann — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:03:02 +0000

The theme of this year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is Holland: Flowering the World. The show includes 6,000 flowers hanging upside down and 30,000 tulips at the entrance, plus an Ecodome. The large dome displays the Netherlands’ green techniques including solar power, recycled concrete, converting rainwater into drinking water, bio-based furniture and other sustainability efforts. The Dutch are the number one exporter of flowers in the world, producing four billion tulip bulbs each year. The show runs from March 11th – 19th, 2017.

Chihuly Venetians Glass Exhibit at the Reading Public Museum

Elizabeth Kann — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:46:32 +0000

The “CHIHULY’S Venetians: The George R. Stroemple Collection” glass exhibit is on display at the Reading Public Museum from November 5th, 2016 to January 8th, 2017. Dale Chihuly was inspired by Italian Art Deco glass on a trip to Venice in 1998. You can read more about the exhibit on BCTV’s website here.

The Long’s Park Art Festival in Lancaster, PA

Elizabeth Kann — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:18:32 +0000

The Long’s Park Art Festival in Lancaster, PA held its 38th annual fine art show over Labor Day weekend. There were more than 200 artists from over 30 states exhibiting their artwork around Long’s Park scenic lake. Live music and art activities for kids using recycled materials were provided, while food from local restaurants was available. Sculptures below include Bird In Hand, American Dog, and Retro Trees by Massachusetts metal sculptor Dale Rogers whose work can be viewed in public spaces all over the country.

The High Line Park in New York City

Elizabeth Kann — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:54:37 +0000

The High Line in New York City is a park built on an old elevated train track on the West Side of Manhattan. Below are views from an August evening.

The 67th Kutztown Folk Festival

Elizabeth Kann — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 21:12:30 +0000

The 67th Kutztown Folk Festival in Kutztown, PA, runs from July 2nd to July 10th, 2016.

Happy July 4th!

The Philadelphia Flower Show: Explore America

Elizabeth Kann — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:36:13 +0000

The theme of this year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is Explore America, 100 Years of the National Park Service. The exhibits are inspired by different national parks, including Yellowstone National Park, Acadia National Park, the Cape Cod National Seashore, Arches National Park, and others. Children can become Junior Rangers by completing the Philadelphia Flower Show Explorer’s Journal and taking the Park Ranger oath at the Ranger Station where they earn a Junior Ranger Badge. The show runs from March 5th to March 13th, 2016.