{"id":123231,"date":"2026-02-25T17:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/123231\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T17:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:22:08","slug":"spring-flowers-winter-brews-among-regional-highlights-the-times-herald","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/123231\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring flowers, winter brews among regional highlights \u2013 The Times Herald"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 197th Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center starting Saturday and running through March 6. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cRooted: Origins of American Gardening.\u201d Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/phsonline.org\/the-flower-show\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">phsonline.org\/the-flower-show<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Friends celebrate their love of craft, artisan beer in Kennett Square on Feb. 22. (COURTESY OF KENNETT COLLABORATIVE \/ PHOTO BY JOSH CASE)\" width=\"5000\" height=\"793\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DLN-L-Winterfest1-0303.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1241657\" \/>Friends celebrate their love of craft, artisan beer in Kennett Square on Feb. 22. (COURTESY OF KENNETT COLLABORATIVE \/ PHOTO BY JOSH CASE)<br \/>\nWinterfest<\/p>\n<p>Kennett Winterfest (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kennettbrewfest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.kennettbrewfest.com\/<\/a>) comes to downtown Kennett Square on Saturday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. This craft beer festival features food, drink and music while supporting community programs. This event is for people 21 and older, and an ID is required for admittance. Tickets include unlimited tastings and a souvenir mug.<\/p>\n<p>Philly arena shows<\/p>\n<p>The following shows are coming up at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>Harlem Globetrotters 100th Anniversary Tour, Sunday at noon and 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Conan Gray is coming to the Xfinity Mobile Arena. (Associated Press)\" width=\"3881\" height=\"352\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP25347145063551.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1241658\" \/>Conan Gray is coming to the Xfinity Mobile Arena. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n<p>Singer-songwriter Conan Gray with Esha Tewari on Monday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Mnozil Brass will perform at Kutztown University on Monday. (Courtesy of KU Presents!)\" width=\"1600\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mnozil-brass.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1241659\" \/>Mnozil Brass will perform at Kutztown University on Monday. (Courtesy of KU Presents!)<br \/>\nKU Presents<\/p>\n<p>Mnozil Brass performs Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Kutztown University\u2019s Schaeffer Auditorium. The ensemble is known for its blend of virtuosity and humor. Tickets and information at <a href=\"http:\/\/kutztownpresents.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kutztownpresents.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia culture<\/p>\n<p>Ensemble Arts Philly (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Thursday through Saturday in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center. Xian Zhang conducts Tchaikovsky Fourth Symphony, Haydn Cello Concerto No. 2 (soloist is Hai-Ye) and Britten\u2019s Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell. Performances Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has a weekend engagement at the Academy of Music. (Associated Press)\" width=\"6080\" height=\"352\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP23207533251306.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1241660\" \/>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has a weekend engagement at the Academy of Music. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n<p>Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to the Academy of Music Friday through Sunday. Performances Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Jazz vocalist Kurt Elling at the Perelman Theatre Friday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrowd Pleaser: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi\u201d on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Miller Theater. \u00a0A blend of live cooking, storytelling and audience interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Eddie Izzard\u2019s solo performance of \u201cHamlet\u201d opens Wednesday and runs through March 8 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>Reading shows<\/p>\n<p>Shows coming to the Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.santander-arena.com\/events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.santander-arena.com\/events<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Winter Jam 2026 takes the arena stage Thursday at 7. Featured artists are Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Disciple, Hulvey, Emerson Day and Newsong. A $15 donation is requested at the door.<\/p>\n<p>Old School Sunday Funday in the performing arts center Sunday at 3 p.m., featuring Treach of Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, Kid N Play &amp; Furious 5.<\/p>\n<p>John Crist<\/p>\n<p>Comedian John Crist performs Friday at 7 p.m. in the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Montgomery County.<\/p>\n<p>Keswick<\/p>\n<p>Shows coming up at the Keswick Theater, Glenside, Montgomery County (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.keswicktheatre.com\/events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.keswicktheatre.com\/events\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>Gregorian presents the Pure Chants World Tour featuring the songs of Enigma on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Platters, The Drifters and Cornell Gunter\u2019s Coaster perform Sunday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman appears Monday at 7 p.m. to mark the 25th anniversary of his \u201cSpeechless\u201d album.<\/p>\n<p>Colonial Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Coming to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Chester County (<a href=\"https:\/\/thecolonialtheatre.com\/events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thecolonialtheatre.com\/events\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>HUSH: An Immersive Speakeasy Experience on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Echoes, the American Pink Floyd, Saturday at 8 p.m. in the 1902 Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>A Little PACS Magic show to raise funds for PACS, a local hunger charity, on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the White Rabbit Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>Author Catherine Cowles appears Wednesday at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of her new novel \u201cAcross the Vanishing Sky.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Latin jazz<\/p>\n<p>Tino Serrano and his Latin Jazz Quintet perform Friday at 7 p.m. in the Community Arts Center, Wallingford, Delaware County. Tickets and information at <a href=\"http:\/\/communityartscenter.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">communityartscenter.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ardmore Music Hall<\/p>\n<p>The Ardmore Music Hall (<a href=\"https:\/\/ardmoremusichall.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ardmoremusichall.com\/<\/a>) presents:<\/p>\n<p>The Nashville Nights Band \u2014 The Ultimate \u201990s Country Experience with Arron Chavers Thursday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Melvin Seals &amp; JGB Sunday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band Monday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Newtown Theatre<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming shows at the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.thenewtowntheatre.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>ABBA Revisited Thursday at 3 and 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Disciple of the Garden: The Legacy of Chris Cornell on Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>A screening of the comic documentary \u201cRebel with a Clause\u201d Saturday at 12:30 p.m., followed by a Q&amp;A with its star and director. In the film, grammar guru Ellen Jovin travels to all 50 states to teach a lesson in unity in a divided time.<\/p>\n<p>A Night of Pink Floyd on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Tony Bennett Songbook Starring Chris Pinnella Sunday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>A screening of the 1938 classic \u201cThe Adventures of Robin Hood\u201d Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Sellersville<\/p>\n<p>The following shows are coming to the Sellersville Theater in Bucks County (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.st94.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.st94.com\/<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>Big Sandy &amp; His Fly-Rite Boys Thursday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Arnold and James Maddock Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Sons of Cream featuring Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Zeppelin Reimagined on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>An Evening with Matisyahu celebrating the 20th anniversary of \u201cLive at Stubb\u2019s\u201d Monday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Louisiana Calling with The Sonny Landreth Band &amp; The Iguanas on Wednesday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Pearl Jam tribute<\/p>\n<p>Riot Act: A Tribute to Pearl Jam comes to the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (<a href=\"https:\/\/kennettflash.org\/events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kennettflash.org\/events\/<\/a>) on Saturday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Coming to SoulJoel\u2019s and the SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.souljoels.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.souljoels.com<\/a>):<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Andy Fiori Thursday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Erin Jackson Friday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>All-ages magic show with John Cassidy Saturday at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Zane Hellberg Saturday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>World War II Dance with Swing Fever on Sunday. Dance instruction at 3 p.m., open floor from 4 to 7.<\/p>\n<p>Comedian Jason Salmon Sunday at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Temptations tribute<\/p>\n<p>Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (<a href=\"http:\/\/uptownwestchester.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents Shadows of the \u201960s Tribute to the Temptations on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>RV show<\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia RV Show runs Thursday through Sunday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvsupershows.com\/shows\/philadelphia-rv-show\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.rvsupershows.com\/shows\/philadelphia-rv-show<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cocktails and Poe<\/p>\n<p>The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will be at Blank Canvas, 715 Clinton St., Reading, Friday and Saturday. Four Poe stories are brought to life, paired with matching cocktails. Tickets and more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.edgarallanpoebar.com\/tickets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.edgarallanpoebar.com\/tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Roots &amp; Blues<\/p>\n<p>The Lancaster Roots &amp; Blues Festival runs Friday through Sunday. Performers include Albert Cummings, Billy Price, Lamont Landers, Charlie Apicella &amp; Jimmy Reed, the Yardbirds, Curtis Family C-Notes, Amani Burnham, Jimmy McClean Band, True Loves and Sean \u2018Mack\u2019 McDonald. For the full lineup and ticket information, see <a href=\"http:\/\/LancasterRootsAndBlues.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LancasterRootsAndBlues.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem shows<\/p>\n<p>Coming to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem:<\/p>\n<p>Brit Floyd: The Moon, the Wall and Beyond, Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Boy George &amp; Culture Club are making a stop in Bethlehem. (Associated Press)\" width=\"3000\" height=\"511\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP24317487692944.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1241661\" \/>Boy George &amp; Culture Club are making a stop in Bethlehem. (Associated Press)<\/p>\n<p>Boy George and Culture Club are making a stop in Bethlehem on Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n<p>Journey on tour<\/p>\n<p>Journey comes to the Giant Center in Hershey (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hersheyentertainment.com\/giant-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.hersheyentertainment.com\/giant-center<\/a>\/) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.. Rock band Three Days Grace plays the arena on Sunday 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Submit event announcements at least two weeks in advance to news@readingeagle.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 197th Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center starting Saturday and running through March 6.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":123232,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[349,197,1557,212,1681,6359,11466,433,182,200,1213,139,858,708,28,29,69,1212,71,70,231,1483,289,10918],"class_list":{"0":"post-123231","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-philadelphia","8":"tag-berks-county","9":"tag-bucks-county","10":"tag-chester-county","11":"tag-delaware-county","12":"tag-entertainment","13":"tag-fashion","14":"tag-fitness","15":"tag-lehigh-county","16":"tag-local-news","17":"tag-montgomery-county","18":"tag-music-and-concerts","19":"tag-news","20":"tag-ontap","21":"tag-outdoors","22":"tag-pennsylvania","23":"tag-pennsylvania-news","24":"tag-philadelphia","25":"tag-philadelphia-county","26":"tag-philadelphia-headlines","27":"tag-philadelphia-news","28":"tag-schuylkill-county","29":"tag-theater","30":"tag-things-to-do","31":"tag-top-stories-tth"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123231"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123231\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}