African American Museum, 7th & Arch Sts., 215-574-0380. AFFIRMATIONS: OBJECTS AND MOVEMENTS THAT MAKE US FEEL, Celebrates the impact made by music legends Gamble and Huff. Runs through Sept. 2.
American Philosophical Society, 104 S. 5th St. FROM THE LABORATORY TO THE PARLOR, Scientific Instruments in Philadelphia, 1750-1875, Runs April 1, 2002 through March 2003.
Brandywine River Museum, US Rt. 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700. WILDFLOWER, MILK AND EGGS, "The American Revival of Tempera Painting, 1930-1950." Works by Andrew Wyeth, Thomas Hart Benton, Paul Cadmus, more. Runs through May 19.
Carriage House, 501 N. 13th St., 922-9292. BLACK PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, This exhibit looks at various New Jersey baseball teams that were part of the Negro League Baseball organization from 1860-1950. Runs thru Mon., May 27. $2.
Chester County Historical Society, 225 N. High St., West Chester, 610-692-4800. JUST OVER THE LINE, Chester County and the Underground Railroad. Runs through Dec. 31.
Eastern State Penitentiary, 2124 Fairmount Ave., 215-236-5111. PRISONERS OF AGE, Historic tours of exhibit. May 4-Nov. 10. HISTORICAL EXHIBITS, "Lives of Two Prisoners" & "Building History." May 4-Nov. 10.
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ. SOMEBODY TO CHEER FOR, An exhibit on Black professional baseball and African-American community life in New Jersey, 1860-1950. Runs through May 27. For info call 800-275-4278.
Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1315 Cherry St., 5th floor, 215-568-1111. LEONARDO DREW, new work. Through Aug. 16.
Franklin Institute, 20th & the Pkwy., 215-448-1200. OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, Q&A on aging, tests, discussion. May 22, 1-3pm. $4 for age 55 & up. SECRETS OF AGING, hands-on exhibit about current scientific research on the physical, psychological and sociological aspects of aging. Runs through Sept. 1.
Hagley Museum and Library, Route 141, Wilmington, DE, 302-658-2400. HAGLEY'S STORYBOOK GARDEN PARTY, Featuring four magical trips that will delight children and instill a love of reading. May 18, 11am-4pm. $1-$18.
Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 610-896-1333. ARTWORK BY COLLEGE SENIORS, Gallery is open Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm. Weekends noon-5pm. Runs through May 19. QUAKER HERITAGE EXHIBIT, A collection of documents and art. April-September. Mon-Fri, 9-12:30pm.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St., 215-732-6200, www.hsp.org. STRANGERS IN THE LAND OF STRANGERS, "Defining 'American' in Times of Conflict." Runs through Oct. 11.
Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. and Walnut St., at Penn's Landing, 215-925-5439. HANDS-ON AT THE SEAPORT, Hands-on demonstrations and activities for families will be held, including how to roll a hammock the Navy way, hoisting signal flags aboard Olympia and submerging model submarines. Every Saturday, noon-5pm. Free with admission or membership. For info call 215-413-8623.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Univ. of Penn., 36th & Walnut Sts., 215-898-7108; www.upenn.edu/ica. AVANT POP EVENING TOUR & CONCERT, Featuring Kitty Brazelton, Leroy Jenkins and Eve Beglarian. See Artspicks on p. 23. May 16, 7:30. $20. CHARLES LEDRAY & "SPACE 1026", Sculpture and timeline of studio. Through July 14.
Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust St., 215-546-3181. TRAVELING THE PA RAILROAD, The Photographs of William H. Rau. Runs through Sept. 20.
Magill Library, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 610-896-1161. VAUX RHYMES WITH FOX, Tracing through documents and correspondence, a Quaker family that used its heritage as a compass. Runs through September.
Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-345-0210. GREETINGS FROM BUCKS COUNTY, Picture postcards 1900 to 1960. Runs through Nov. 30.
Mutter Museum of the College of Physicians, 19 S. 22nd St., 215-563-3737. FAMILY CAR ON MARS, American station wagon design 1956-1962. Runs through Sept.
National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence Mall East 55 North 5th St., 215-923-5978. IMMIGRANT'S JOURNEY, California artist Beth Grossman's series of antique doors illustrate her great grandmother's journey from Russia to America. The exhibit runs Sun., Jan. 20 thru Sun., May 19.
Noyes Museum, Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville, NJ, 609-652-8848. SUMMER EXHIBITS, Roswell Weidner & Lynne Clibanoff. Through September 8. SUMMER TIME, Paints of prints of Salvatore Pinto. Through June 28.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Broad & Cherry Sts., 215-972-7600. STUDENT & GRADUATE THESIS EXHIBIT, 3rd- & 4th-year art students' works. Through May 31.
Philadelphia International Airport. TODD NOE, Metal sculptures now in display in Terminal D, beyond security.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th & the Parkway, 215-684-7860. ART OF CHESS EXHIBIT, It's Your Move, an exhibit from the collections that brings together chess sets from several ages and cultures. May 18-July 21. EARLY BIRD, Family program, The Legend of the Persian Carpet. TALES AND TREASURES, Family program, Ganesha Tales. WEDNESDAY BEST: IT'S YOUR MOVE, Film: Searching for Bobby Fischer. Music: City Rhythm Orchestra. Dance: Swing lessons. Gallery Talk: It's Your move: Duchamp and Chess. Tasting: Wines of Robert Mondavi Chef's Special: Lamb stew over rice w/ spring veggies. VENICE/HAVANA: MIRROR OF NOSTALGIA, In restaurant. Through June 16. MICHAEL HOFFMAN, a Tribute in Pictures. Runs through Aug. 11. MONKEY TALES, Images of Hanuman in Indian puppetry, paintings and textiles, runs through May. CALLIGRAPHY FOR THE QUEEN, Indo-Islamic calligraphy and illuminated writing from the 1876 Centennial, runs through May. HOT OFF THE PRESS, American Publishers' posters of the 1890s, runs through May 19. SPIRIT OF KOREA, Highlights from the Korean art collection, including Korean dynasty celadon wares. Runs through July. OUT OF THE BOX, 20th Century print portfolios for artists such as Warhol, Pollock, Gerhard Richter and El Lissitzky. Runs through June 23, Steiglitz Gallery. BARNETT NEWMAN, Retrospective devoted to the radical and influential artist. Runs March 24-July 7. THE PLOT THICKENS, British storytelling prints. Runs through June 23. TRANSCENDENT BLISS, Chinese Buddhist art from the permanent collection. Runs through June 2002. WEST MEETS EAST, China and Japan at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, featuring nearly 50 works associated with the exhibition. Runs through June 2002. HANDS ON, Japanese Craft and Design of the 20th Century. Runs thru May. 26.
Philip & Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College, Main St., Collegeville, 610-409-3500. WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT: WORKS ON PAPER, The National Watercolor Society and Philadelphia Water Color Society Members' Exhibit. May 21-July 21. REMBRANDT'S ETCHINGS, In Upper Gallery. May 2-July 14. REMBRANDT'S ETCHINGS, Runs July 14.
Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2010 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600. MEAN STREETS, Caroline Golab helps us image the old neighborhood. Learn who moved in & out, where they worked, and what they said about each other. May 23, 7pm. ULYSSES EXHIBITIONS, The Rosenbach Manuscript, the story behind the Joyce classic. Runs through Aug. 11.
Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, Dene M. Louchheim Galleries, 719 Catherine Street, Philadelphia PA, 19147, 215-922-3456. SAMUEL S. FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL, Artwork of staff. Trhoguh June 19, Free.
Station Café, 135 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA, 610-687-1931. MONGOLIAN ART, by Batsaihan Purveegiin. Runs through May 21.
Temple Judea Museum of Keneseth Israel, York Rd. & Township Line, Elkins Park, 215-887-8700. LOOKING BACK, "An Afterward, A Retrospective Exhibition." Runs through June 30.
Tiffany & Co., 1414 Walnut St. NATIVE TO AMERICA, An exhibit of jewels and silver objects from the Tiffany Archives. May 23-June 16, 10am-6pm/7pm.
Trenton City Museum, Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ, 609-989-3632. ELLARSLIE OPEN XX, multimedia juried exhibition. Runs through June 16.
UPenn Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, 33rd & Spruce Sts., 215-898-4000. OHOTOGRAPHIC EXPLORATIONS, "A Century of Images In Archaeology and Anthropology from the UPenn Museum." Runs through Dec. 29.
Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, 610-688-3553. NATIONAL SPRING OPEN JURIED EXHIBITION, Runs through May 23.
Wheaton Village, Rt. 55, exit 26, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ, 609-825-6800. FOR SHOW NOT PLAY, Annual exhibition of glass chess sets. Runs through Oct. 20. PAUL STANKARD AND KATHERINE STANKARD CAMPBELL, "A Father-Daughter Exhibit" in glass. Runs through May 19.
Widener University Art Museum, 1300 Potter St., Chester, 610-499-1189. WIDENER FAMILY AND THE TITANIC, photos, documents and other artifacts of the Widener family's connection with the famous ship. JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBITION. Both run through May 18.
Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0476. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI EXHIBITION, Runs through July 7.
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African American Museum, 7th & Arch Sts., 215-574-0380. AFFIRMATIONS: OBJECTS AND MOVEMENTS THAT MAKE US FEEL, Celebrates the impact made by music legends Gamble and Huff. Runs through Sept. 2.
