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Antiquing
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Ongoing
Eicher Indian Museum/Eicher Arts Center The Ephrata landmark houses a collection of Eastern woodland artifacts, on view year-round free of charge. 409 Cocalico Street (Ephrata Community Park). Thurs.-Mon., 12-4 p.m. 738-3804 or virtualephrata.org/communitylinks.html.
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Ongoing
Ephrata Cloister This National Historic Landmark is open daily for tours and for research by appointment. 632 West Main Street, Ephrata. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. 733-6600 or ephratacloister.org.
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Ongoing
Lancaster County Historical Society See How They Run: Campaigning for the Presidency in Lancaster County presents campaigning ephemera and other presidential artifacts. 230 North President Avenue. Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 392-4633 or lancasterhistory.org.
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Through November 16
Keystone Art & Culture Center The Naked Truth is a provocative exhibit of oils taken from The Box Series by renowned New Jersey artist Eric Gibbons that explores social confines. Special events include a Sculpting Workshop using Gibbons’ oils as subject matter on Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and a five-week Metal Sculpture Fabrication Workshop starting Nov. 17. 420 Pearl Street. Regular hours: Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; First & Fourth Fri., 5-10 p.m. 870-4869 or artfoundlancaster.org.
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Through December 7
Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery at Lebanon Valley College Dutch Prints from the Golden Age features more than 40 works by 17th- and 18th-century Dutch master artists including portraits, landscapes, maps, allegories and more. Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri., 1-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 867-6445 or lvc.edu/gallery.
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Through December 14
Conestoga Area Historical Society This year’s exhibit, Life in the Manor, is a visual survey of the history of Martic Township from the 18th century to the present, told via photographs and artifacts. 51 Kendig Road (Ehrlich Park), Conestoga. Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Free-will donation. 872-1699.
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Through December 21
Phillips Museum at Franklin & Marshall College The college features two exhibits: A Considered Life: Large Format Paintings by Cleve Gray and Best of All Colors: Paintings by Sarah McRae Morton. Tues.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (First Fridays until 6:30 p.m.); Sat.-Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m.; museum closed Nov. 26-30. 291-3879 or fandm.edu/phillipsmuseum.xml.
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Through December 30
President James Buchanan’s Wheatland Tour the Victorian-era home of the nation’s 15th president. Special events include: Nov. 1: Guy Fawkes Day celebration; Nov. 10: Wheatland Honors U.S. Veterans, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 15: Election Day 1856, 1-3 p.m. 1120 Marietta Avenue. Regular tour hours: Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 392-8721 or wheatland.org.
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Through December 31
Heritage Center Museum The museum presents Psychic Photography: Lancaster’s Spiritualist Connection, featuring images produced at Camp Silver Belle, a mid-20th century spiritualist retreat in Ephrata. 5 West King Street. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving); also open Fri. until 9 p.m. and Sun., 12-4 p.m., in December. 299-6440 or lancasterheritage.com.
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Through December 31
Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum The recently renovated museum houses the Esprit Amish quilt collection and features Rags to Rugs: Pennsylvania Hooked and Handsewn Rugs, an exhibit of handmade rugs dating from the 19th century. A Lancaster Christmas, an annual holiday exhibit presented by the National Christmas Center, starts Nov. 7. 37 North Market Street. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving); also open Fridays until 9 p.m. and Sun., 12-4 p.m., in December. 299-6440 or lancasterheritage.com.
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Through December 31
National Watch and Clock Museum The museum presents a display of whimsical timepieces by Stanley Clock Works, as well as Time in Office: Presidential Timepieces, featuring clocks, watches and memorabilia from three centuries of chief executives. Special events include the Designed By... workshop on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. and Home School Day on Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Registration required for both events.) 514 Poplar Street, Columbia. Nov. hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 12-4 p.m.; Dec. hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 684-8261 or nawcc.org.
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Through December 31
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania The Railroad Art of Ted Rose: A Retrospective features selections of the artist’s watercolors and photographs, which depict the beauty and nobility of the rails. Special events include Trains & Troops Weekend, Nov. 8-9. Route 741, Strasburg. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving.) 687-8628 or rrmuseumpa.org.
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Through April 19
Susquehanna Art Museum Art and Illusion: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation features works by top modern and pop artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Red Grooms. Under the Horizon Line, an exhibit of paintings by Lebanon artist Carlos Diaz, runs through Nov. 16 in the DOSHI Gallery. 301 Market Street, Harrisburg. Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 4-8 p.m.; Sun. (pay-what-you-will admission), 1-4 p.m. 233-8668 or sqart.org.
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November 7 & December 5
First Friday Downtown Lancaster stays up late the first Friday of each month for artist receptions and entertainment at nearly 100 galleries, studios and boutiques. Most venues open until 9 p.m., though some remain open later. For more information, visit lancasterarts.com.
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November 7-8
Holiday Faire St. John Neumann Church hosts its annual yuletide craft show, this year with a “snowflake” theme that includes gifts, décor, food and more. 601 East Delp Road. Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-Noon. 569-8531.
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November 7-9
The Art Show at Reading Hospital More than 100 local artists and artisans, many nationally and internationally acclaimed, will display their wares including paintings, photography, glassworks, pottery, quilts and more. Sixth Avenue & Spruce Street, Reading. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. 610-988-8477.
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November 7-9
Delaware Antiques Show This 45th-annual event will showcase dozens of the country’s top antiques dealers offering furniture, paintings, rugs, jewelry, silver and more at Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. For more information, call Winterthur at 1-800-448-3883 or visit winterthur.org.
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November 7-29
Flowers by Paulette View artwork with a floral theme by Lillie Fernback, and jewelry and digital photography by Katharine Fernback. 258 North Queen Street. Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 295-5411 or flowersbypaulette.net.
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November 8
Christmas in the Country Get started on your holiday shopping and decorating by attending this annual juried craft fair and food fest at Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Avenue. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 299-3989 or apostlesucc.org.
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November 8
St. Anthony’s Christmas Bazaar This popular annual event features a “Victorian Christmas” theme that includes quality handmade gifts, as well as raffle prizes including a stay at Lancaster Arts Hotel, gift cards to Toys ‘R Us and Certified Carpet, and more. Resurrection School Cafeteria, 521 East Orange Street. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 394-6031 or 293-3284.
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November 8-9
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair Enjoy a fresh take on this popular annual show, which will be held at Manheim Township High School and celebrate student artists, plus feature top-quality works by regional artisans, demonstrations, live music and food. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 431-8706 or pacrafts.org.
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November 8 – December 14
Lancaster Museum of Art The museum’s annual Trees Galore! exhibit features holiday decorations and an eclectic mix of tree-themed artwork and holiday ornaments by local and regional artists available for purchase via silent auction, plus a live auction on Dec. 5 featuring a commemorative painting by Constantine Kermes. 135 North Lime Street. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. 394-3497 or lmapa.org.
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November 8 – January 4
Demuth Museum David Brumbach Unbound: Pages from His Book celebrates what would have been the artist’s 60th birthday by presenting a career retrospective, as well as the notebook the artist created while undergoing treatment for diabetes. Opening reception on Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m. 120 East King Street. Regular hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. 299-9940 or demuth.org.
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November 14-15
Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show St. Anne’s Retirement Community hosts its annual show, which this year will also include a holiday display throughout the St. Anne’s campus. 3952 Columbia Avenue (Route 462), Columbia. For more information, call 393-7235.
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November 14 – December 27
Parlor View new works by local artist Christian Herr. 320 Laurel Street. Receptions on Nov. 14 & Dec. 5, 5-10 p.m. Regular hours: First Fridays, 5-10 p.m.; other hours by appointment only. 392-1772 or parlorgallery.org.
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November 21-22
John Medeiros Trunk Show Meet the man behind the name and view a variety of handcrafted, American-made jewelry during this show and sale at Destination Jewelry, 25 East Main Street, Lititz. Fri., 6-8 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 626-5002.
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November 21-23
Antiques Show at York and York Folk Art & Craft Show York Expo Center hosts these concurrent shows, which offer more than 50 quality antiques dealers offering three centuries of items including furniture, clocks, textiles, jewelry and more, plus crafts and demonstrations by more than 100 of the country’s top artisans. Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit goodrichpromotions.com.
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November 22
ABWA Craft Show Support the Ephrata chapter of the American Business Women’s Association during the group’s 24th-annual craft show – just in time for the holidays! Ephrata Middle School, Route 272 & South Academy Drive, Ephrata. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 354-8604.
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November 22
Antiques, Redware & Folk Art Pottery Show Peruse a variety of Pennsylvania redware, hand-carved holiday decorations, fiber art, primitives, vintage jewelry and more. Durlach & Mt. Airy Fire Co., 880 Durlach Road, Stevens. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 733-8352.
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November 28-29
Belsnickel Craft Show This 38th-annual show will features nearly 140 regional juried artisans offering crafts including mosaics, stained glass, fiber art, Pennsylvania Dutch art, clear-toy candy and more. Boyertown Senior High School, 120 North Monroe Street, Boyertown. Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 610-367-5255 or boyertownhistory.org.
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November – December
Brandywine River Museum Double Lives: American Painters as Illustrators runs through Nov. 23. The exhibits Scenes of the Season and Golden Impressions of Andrew Wyeth, plus the Brandywine Christmas holiday display, all start Nov. 28. Special events include Holiday Shops featuring works by regional artisans each weekend starting Nov. 28, and the annual Critter Sale of ornaments, Dec. 6-7. Route 1, Chadds Ford. Open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. 610-388-2700 or brandywinemuseum.org.
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November – December
Lancaster Arts Hotel Gallery Feline-inspired drawings by Linda Mylin Ross will be on display in November, while dreams are the theme for works by Gregory Blue in December. 300 Harrisburg Avenue. Gallery open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 299-3000 or artshotelgallery.com.
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November – December
Lancaster County Art Association View paintings by Carol Herr and Tom Wise, plus ceramics and other works by Marilyn Morrison and Pat Reed, Nov. 9-30. The association’s Holiday Greetings exhibit and a display of works by Dan Bare start Dec. 7. 149 Precision Avenue, Strasburg. Opening receptions on Nov. 9 & Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. Regular hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. 687-7061 or lcaaonline.org.
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November – December
Lititz Gallery The gallery features a multimedia exhibit by the Echo Valley Art Group in November and handmade tree ornaments during its Gallery Christmas Gift Show in December. 64 North Broad Street, Lititz. For more information, call 626-1436.
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November – December
Lynden Gallery Paintings of musicians by Janet Hammond will be on display through Nov. 29. Palette/Palate Study, featuring the artistic tools and processes of nearly a dozen artists, starts Dec. 5. 117 South Market Street, Elizabethtown. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 367-9236 or lyndengallery.com.
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November – December
Mulberry Art Studios The gallery presents works by Ken Hill, Steve Rannels and the Lancaster Veterans Art Project in November, plus paintings of Lancaster City by Tracy Feldman and Ovation, a multimedia art experience, in December. 19-21 North Mulberry Street. Sunday receptions on Nov. 9 & Dec. 7, 1-4 p.m. Regular hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 295-1949 or mulberryartstudios.com.
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November – December
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design fauxREAL, an exhibit of self-portraits and larger-than-life nudes by Matthew Ivan Cherry, is on display through Nov. 17. The college’s Faculty Biennial exhibit begins Nov. 24. 204 North Prince Street. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 396-7833 or pcad.edu.
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December 4-7
Festival of Trees and Quilt Show Lebanon Quilters Guild hosts a variety of quilting events including exhibitions, demonstrations and a silent auction, plus holiday displays and crafts. Lebanon Expo Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 270-4391.
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December 6
Christmas Bazaar Explore a variety of fresh green wreaths and arrangements, craft vendors, Hospice ornaments, food and more. Brunnerville United Methodist Church, 517 Pine Hill Road, Lititz. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 626-0109.
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December 13
Christkindlmarkt & Tavern Lunch Give your holiday a Colonial flair with gifts and food from the Gemberling-Rex House and Brendle Museum. 106 & 111 North Market Street, Schaefferstown. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; food available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 949-2244 or hsimuseum.org.
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