by HEATHER JOHNSON
CITY GUIDE
Philadelphia
The Barnes
Foundation
Alive and well and
living in Merion
With a controversial battle over the relocation
of its world-class art collection putting the
Barnes Foundation in the media during the
past few years, the foundation’s current state
may have gotten lost in the shuffle. For the
record, it is still going strong in its original location in Merion, and the art collection, which includes some of the best French Impressionist,
postimpressionist and early Modern paintings
in the world, will remain there for several more
years while the new facility is being built on
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
After that, the original building and 12-acre
arboretum will continue to function, with a
greater focus on the horticultural education
that has always been a part of the organization’s mission. That’s especially good news
for the many patrons who find the glorious
gardens to be a major part of the foundation’s
appeal. The foundation’s website features a
month-by-month guide to what’s in bloom so
visitors can plan their excursions to coincide
with the emergence of their favorite flora.
In May and June, the lilacs will bloom in the
arboretum and the Renoirs and Cézannes will
burst forth from their original gallery walls.
In other words, it’s the perfect time to visit
this Philadelphia-area favorite. 610-667-0290;
barnesfoundation.org.
All’s Fair!
The Devon Horse
Show and Country
Fair celebrates its
110th birthday this
year, and it’s easy
to understand why
this has become
one of the area’s
most enduring
events. An extensive horseback-riding competition
paired with an
old-fashioned
country fair, this
unique happening
has something
of interest for
everyone—from
the serious equestrian to your
carnival-crazed
kids. And then
there’s the matter
of that legendary
Devon fudge, more
than 2,500 pounds
of which is sold
during the fair each
year. The oldest
and largest event
of its kind in the
United States, the
Devon Horse Show
and Country Fair
runs May 22-June 1.
610-688-2554;
thedevonhorse
show.com.
ave
Date
BOATHOUSE ROW
the
Dad Vail
Regatta
May 9-10
The largest collegiate
regatta in the world
sets sail on the scenic
Schuylkill R iver.
dadvail.org
RIT TENHOUSE SQUARE
Rittenhouse
Square Flower
Market
May 14-15
Stock up on your favorite
flowers and enjoy some
food and entertainment
at the 94th annual benefit
for children’s health and
welfare organizations.
215-542-1443
AVENUE OF THE ARTS
Carnival of
Animals
June 6-14
The Pennsylvania Ballet
ends its season with
this critically acclaimed
piece about a young boy
who spends the night
in New York’s Museum
of Natural History.
paballet.org
CITYWIDE
Philadelphia
Gay and Lesbian
Theatre Festival
June 12-28
Just in time for Gay and
Lesbian Pride Month,
this festival brings new
and classic works to
theaters around the
city. philagaylesbian
theatrefest.org
RIT TENHOUSE SQUARE
Bloomsday
June 16
The Rosenbach Museum
& Library—home of
James Joyce’s Ulysses
manuscript—off ers
readings, musical programs and exhibitions
commemorating the day
the novel’s hero made
his odyssey through
Dublin. rosenbach.org
