The Berks History Center (BHC) invites the public to experience Eagle Eyes: The Times of Our Lives in News Photos Through Six Decades, a captivating program that explores the rich tapestry of Berks County\u2019s history through the lens of local photojournalism. This engaging presentation features approximately 100 photographs from the Reading Eagle and Reading Times, spanning the 1960s through the 2010s.<\/p>\n
Attendees will have two opportunities to enjoy this special event, each offering a unique atmosphere and perspective on the art of visual storytelling.<\/p>\n
Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Guests are invited to enjoy a light supper and beverages before settling in for an evening of conversation and reflection. Esteemed photographers whose work has documented Berks County\u2019s evolving story will take part in a panel discussion moderated by former Reading Eagle staffers Bruce Posten and Donna Reed. The panel includes former Reading Fire Chief, William Rehr; local historian and content creator, Alexa Freyman; and Reading Eagle photographer, Bill Uhrich, followed by an audience Q&A.
Cost: $15 for BHC Members \/ $25 for Non-Members<\/p>\n
Friday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Start the day with coffee and donuts while immersing yourself in the same thought-provoking program. This session will be moderated by Bruce Posten, Donna Reed and the rest of the panel.
Cost: $10 for BHC Members \/ $15 for Non-Members<\/p>\n
Highlights of Eagle Eyes include a dynamic showcase of photographs capturing the spirit and essence of Berks County across six decades, personal insights from the photographers behind the lens, and reflections on the evolving art and impact of photojournalism.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis program offers a rare opportunity to relive the moments that have shaped our community and to hear directly from the individuals who helped document its story,\u201d said Amber Vroman, Curator at the Berks History Center. \u201cIt\u2019s both a tribute to local journalism and a celebration of Berks County\u2019s enduring character.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re a history enthusiast, a photography aficionado, or simply curious about Berks County\u2019s vibrant past, Eagle Eyes promises an enriching and nostalgic journey through time.<\/p>\n
Tickets can be purchased online at www.berkshistory.org or by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375. Off-street parking is available in the BHC parking lot, located at 160 Spring Street, Reading, PA 19601.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Berks History Center (BHC) invites the public to experience Eagle Eyes: The Times of Our Lives in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12994,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[128,130,129],"class_list":["post-12993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reading","tag-reading-city","tag-reading-city-headlines","tag-reading-city-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12993","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=12993"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12993\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}