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Wayne Plein Air is one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country. Visit this season's exhibition at Wayne Art Center through June 20 to experience the 300 paintings created during the 18th Annual Plein Air Festival to&nbsp;see which of your favorite area locations have been painted by our artists!&nbsp; For a complete list of workshops, lectures and artist demonstrations, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://waynepleinair.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">waynepleinair.org.</a>Wayne Art Center Plein Air Gallery Hours:&nbsp; M-F 10-5, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-3.

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Plein Air Exhibition on Display at Wayne Art...

Wayne Plein Air is one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country.  Visit this season's...

Plein Air Exhibition on Display at Wayne Art Center!

Plymouth Meeting Friends School

Plymouth Meeting Friends School’s 88th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11am until 2pm. The festival offers lots of fun for the entire family, including games, food, live music, local vendors and our famous strawberry shortcake. Admission and parking are free.

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Strawberry Festival 

Plymouth Meeting Friends School’s 88th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11am until 2pm....

Philadelphia Dance Theatre

Philadelphia Dance Theatre presents Breaking Ground; an annual performance featuring new works from classical to contemporary commissioned specifically for the individual talents of PDT's dance artists. The concert presents works choreographed by today's most talented dance-makers and highlights the broad range of styles that PDT's training provides. <h4>Free community performance</h4>
PDT Summer Stage
<a target="_blank" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xa7bhKCJyuvCykQWA" rel="nofollow noopener">7500 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119</a>'Admission is free and there are no tickets. However, <a href="https://donorbox.org/breaking-ground-donations-26" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">donations are appreciated!</a>

<ul><li><a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/261385097744164" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Order a picnic box </a>to enjoy during the performance.</li><li>Audience members are welcome to BYOB.</li><li>Chairs will be provided. You are welcome to bring a picnic blanket if you prefer.</li></ul>

Local Event: Breaking Ground

Breaking Ground

Philadelphia Dance Theatre presents Breaking Ground; an annual performance featuring new works from classical to contemporary...

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Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bid online at alderferauction.com.
Alderfer Auction presents an online auction featuring a diverse collection of exquisite jewelry, sterling silver, fine art, decorative arts, entertainment memorabilia, Mid-Century Modern and more.
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Auction is open for pre-bidding at alderferauction.com until Thursday, June 11th at 10AM.
This Fine Art and Mid-Century Modern Auction is led by fine art, jewelry, sterling silver, and decorative arts, with a strong MCM section adding modern design depth. Fine art highlights include Edward Willis Redfield, Fern Isabel Coppedge, Walter Elmer Schofield, George William Sotter, John Fulton Folinsbee, Walter Emerson Baum, Daniel Garber, Harry Leith-Ross, Birger Sandzén, Walter Stuempfig Jr., Andy Warhol, Victor Vasarely, Raoul Dufy, Raphael Soyer, and Charles Fazzino. 
 
Decorative arts include a Tiffany “Pomegranate” art glass table lamp, Daum enameled cameo glass, Steuben Gold Aurene glass, Rookwood pottery, KPM porcelain plaques, and Hutschenreuther painted porcelain. Sterling silver includes a Reed &amp; Barton tea and coffee service, Tiffany &amp; Co. sterling pieces, “Grande Baroque” sterling flatware, Arthur Stone silver, a Jean-Noel Delarue Southern American coin silver punch ladle, Russian enameled silver pieces, and more than 20 sterling silver flatware services. 
 
Jewelry includes Oscar Friedman ruby and diamond jewelry, platinum diamond and gemstone rings, 14k and 18k gold bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches, including gemstone pieces set with sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, jade, tanzanite, citrine, lapis, and diamonds. Additional highlights include a platinum 3.6 carat diamond ring. Coins include Liberty Head gold coins, American Gold Eagles, and certified PCGS and NGC examples. 
 
The Mid-Century Modern section includes signed Andy Warhol and Victor Vasarely prints, Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture, furniture by Knoll, Wassily chairs, Frank Lloyd Wright chairs along with Scandinavian design by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Additional modern design includes teak and walnut furniture, lounge seating, and modern tables. 
 
Other furniture highlights include a rare Charles Rohlfs dining table, sideboard, and chairs, a David Rittenhouse tall case clock, a Philadelphia Chippendale side chair, Thomas Moser wing chairs, and additional modern and traditional furnishings. 
 
The historic section features items from the American Revolution through Hollywood's golden age, including John Hancock's shipping documents, Congressional journals, and Founding Fathers' autographs. It also showcases Gold Rush correspondence, a Quaker anti-slavery archive, Civil War soldier letters, and WWI posters. 
 
Entertainment memorabilia includes a collection of items, ephemera and photographs that once belonged to screen legend Lauren Bacall.
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Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Looking ahead to holiday parties? Are you considering a remodel to help with hosting?
Join LBK Design Build’s team of professionals for a free lunch and learn seminar! We’ll be discussing when and why you should consider remodeling, zoning and building code, timing and budget, and current design trends. Brunch is included for all attendees. Arrive at 11:30am to enjoy brunch and settle in. The seminar will begin promptly at 12pm.
RSVP below to reserve your spot and learn from some of the top industry professionals in our area!

Local Event: Interior Remodeling: Kitchens, Baths, and Addition Brunch and Learn

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Alderfer Auction invites you to share the history and unique stories of the items that you treasure.We offer In-Home Evaluation For These Areas: Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Hunterdon, Mercer, Burlington and neighboring PA &amp; NJ counties.
We work with estates, estate attorneys, executors, power of attorneys, individuals including homeowners, downsizers, relocators, out-of-state owners and divorcees.
With over 60 years experience in antiques and collectibles, our team will guide you in understanding which items have value in today&rsquo;s market. Whether downsizing, settling an estate, or planning for the future, allow our team to partner with you in taking those next steps. It&rsquo;s never too soon to give us a call.
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Now scheduling appointments for the following areas:
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Jeff Werner

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Alderfer Auction invites you to share the history and unique stories of the items that you treasure.We offer In-Home Evaluation For These Areas:...

Complimentary In-Home Evaluation | Alderfer Auction

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