Friday, April 17:
A Thousand Cranes
1:00 p.m. in the tent along Riverfront Drive, Reading
“A Thousand Cranes” is the dramatic interpretation of the true story of Sadako Sasaki, as retold in the novel, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. When she was two years old, Sadako’s home city of Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atomic bomb in history. For ten years, Sadako showed no sign of illness from the effects of the bomb. However, at twelve, Sadako was diagnosed with leukemia. Although the story ends with Sadako’s death, the central themes speak of love, friendship, loyalty, and family.
Directed by Ruth Martelli, this special performance by a cast of young local actors will take place in a large tent set amid flowering cherry trees.
All home-schoolers are especially invited to this event. Please call 610-736-3900 or email info@riverplacepa.com.
Opening Reception - Cotopaxi
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Reading Public Museum, West Reading
"Old Works in a New Light: Favorites from the Permanent Collection"
A special section explores the controversy surrounding one of the Museum's most celebrated landscape paintings, Cotopaxi. Open to the public for regular admission fees. Special "staff favorites" talks and more!
Saturday, April 18:
Earth Day Clean Up Event
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at West Reading and the waterfront
This Ten-Points neigborhood clean up will mark the anniversary of Earth Day. The event will meet at the intersection of South Second Avenue and Chestnut Street, and also along the West Shore Bypass and the Schuylkill River in the vicinity of the Bertolet Fishing Dock. The clean up will include as many blocks in West Reading as it can based on the numbers of volunteers. Finally, we will be planting fruit vines to grow on the fence in the community garden and flowers in several street containers.
West Reading Elm Street will setup a canopy tent to act as an operations center and will provide all the tools, gloves, and garbage bags, etc. necesary. Afterwards, there will be free hot dogs and drinks for volunteers.
Second Annual Anime Film Festival
At the Goggleworks Theatre, free admission, presented by artist Alan Cernak
10:00 a.m. Mushi-Shi
11:15 a.m. Evangelion - Neon Genesis
12:30 p.m. Ouran Host Club - Episodes 1,2,3
Guided Bike Ride
1:00 p.m. starting at the RACC Bridge
Join RiverPlace volunteer Earl Wood on a leisurely ten mile guided ride on the Schuylkill River Trail from Reading to Gibralter and return. Park on Riverfront Drive in Reading or at Bertolet Dock in West Reading. Meet on the RACC Bridge. Bring water bottles.
Please call 610-413-5532 if you would like to participate or for more info.
Rain date, Saturday, April 25th.
Live Action Japanese Film
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. at the Pillar Lounge (125 Morgantown Rd., Reading)
The Network of Reading Otaku will host a live action Japanese film (Machine Girl) courtesy of Media Blasters. Anyone age 18 and over is invited to attend. Identifcation will be checked at the door. Run time is 96 minutes.
Ginza Shopping District
At Participating Shops on Penn Avenue
Instore promotions and student artwork from Sacred Heart of Wyomissing and St. Catholic will be displayed on the 500th and 600th blocks of West Reading.
Reading Symphony Orchestra Concert
8:00 p.m. at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center
Sunday, April 19:
Gather by the River
Praise Day starting at 11:30 a.m. at Riverfront Park, Reading
An open invitation for all to come and enjoy the cherry blossoms. Bring a blanket and a picnic. Enjoy!
Doug Fisher Memorium
11:50 a.m. on the main stage at Riverfront Park, Reading
Join us for a brief remarks honoring the founder of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Doug Fisher.
Berks County Earth Day Celebration
12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the tent along Riverfront Drive, Reading
An outdoor family-oriented event will feature educational and business exhibits, music, food, and children's activities.
WalkBikeBerks
12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. along Riverfront Drive, Reading
Free Escorted walks to five cherry tree trail destinations. Sign-up at the RiverPlace information table.
Penn Street Bridge (0.4 miles - 8 min walk)
GoggleWorks (0.6 miles - 12 min walk)
Comcast (0.2 miles - 4 min walk)
Heritage Park (0.7 miles - 13 min walk)
Reading Public Museum (1.6 miles - 30 min walk)
Second Annual Cherry Blossom River Flotilla - "Paddle Down the River"
Bring your kayak or canoe and join us on the River for an easy 90 minute recreational Spring paddle down the Schuylkill.
No Pre-Registration - Show up and Paddle
No Cost - Just Bring Your Own Vessel
Safety - Everyone must wear a personal flotation device. There will be a brief safety talk before departure.
Tentative departure location:
Felix Dam Park, Muhlenberg Township
Planned Departure at 10:30 a.m.
Tentative arrival location:
Kerper's Landing, Riverfront park in Reading
Planned Arrival around 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Please let us know if you plan to participate.
Second Annual Anime Film Festival
At the Goggleworks Theatre, free admission, presented by artist Alan Cernak
10:00 a.m. Galaxy Express - Episodes 1,2,3
11:15 a.m. Evangelion - Neon Genesis
12:30 p.m. Ouran Host Club - Episodes 4,5,6
Dragon Viewing
Dragons can be seen all day long at Riverfront Park in Reading
A Thousand Cranes
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the double-pavillion at Riverfront Park, Reading
"My Life in a Suitcase"
Matinee Showing at 1:00 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts, RACC
Friday, April 24th:
Arbor Day
Saturday, April 25th:
Wyomissing Earth Day
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Happy Hollow Playground, 1110 Wayne Avenue.
Free admission and fun activities.
Reiki from Japan to the World and Back: A Full Circle History
10:00 a.m. at the Goggleworks, Room 238
The origins of Traditional Japanese Reiki reach back to the early Buddhist monks. The Reiki system created by Mikao Usui was also influenced by the opening of Japan to the West during the Meiji Restoration, as well as aikido and other martial arts.
Learn more about this classical form of Reiki, its history, and its place in Japanese culture.
A short, easy Reiki meditation technique will also be taught in honor of the blossoming of the sakura (cherry trees).
Second Annual Anime Film Festival
At the Goggleworks Theatre, free admission, presented by artist Alan Cernak
10:00 a.m. Galaxy Express - Episodes 4,5,6
11:15 a.m. Sumurai 7 - Episodes 1,2,3
12:30 p.m. Mushi-Shi
Ginza Shopping District
At Participating Shops on Penn Avenue
Instore promotions and student artwork from Sacred Heart of Wyomissing and St. Catholic will be displayed on the 500th and 600th blocks of West Reading.
Berks Ballet Theater presents "Coppelia"
7:30 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts, RACC Sunday, April 26th:
March for Babies
Registration at 9:00 a.m
Event runs from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Starts at Reading Area Community College
Contact 717-545-4534 to confirm your participation
Second Annual Anime Film Festival
At the Goggleworks Theatre, free admission, presented by artist Alan Cernak
10:00 a.m. Tsubasa/xxxholic-Clamp Double Feature
11:15 a.m. Samurai 7 - Episodes 4,5,6
12:30 p.m. Mushi-Shi
Go Fly A Kite Day!
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Berks County Recreation Center, Bern Township
The sky above the Berks County Recreation Facility will be filled with brilliant colors and a variety of shapes & creatures, as all levels of kiters, from beginners to professionals, enjoy a festival celebrating the high-flying fascination of kiting. Free admission and parking.
Berks Ballet Theater presents "Coppelia"
2:00 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts, RACC
Yani
7:00 p.m. at the Sovereign Center
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