denotes exhibitions reviewed by City Paper critics
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. A SUMMER IDYLL:, Landscapes of the Brandywine Valley. Through September 2, $3-6. SUMMER IDYLL, Landscapes of the Brandywine Valley. June 1-September 2. $6. LITTLE WINDSORS: AMERICAN CHAIRS OR KIDS, Presents 27 varied and exceptional versions of antique furniture. May 25-July 28.
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. HISTORICAL EXHIBITS, "Lives of Two Prisoners" & "Building History." May 4-Nov. 10. PRISONERS OF AGE, photos and written excerpts tell the stories of elderly incarcerated men. Runs through November10.
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ. WHAT'S COOKIN'?, Two Centuries of American Foodways. June 7-September 1. Carriage House Gallery.
Franklin Institute, 20th & the Pkwy., 215-448-1200. SECRETS OF AGING, hands-on exhibit about current scientific research on the physical, psychological and sociological aspects of aging. Runs through Sept. 1.
Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave., 844-0514. GERMANS, GENERALS & GENTLEMEN, On Battle of Germantown. Through January 31.
Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 610-896-1333. 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 October.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Univ. of Penn., 36th & Walnut Sts., 215-898-7108; www.upenn.edu/ica.
CHARLES LEDRAY
Charles LeDray got hooked on art when he worked as a guard at the Seattle Art Museum and was smitten by fastidiously handcrafted art from all around the world. LeDray's wonderful show produces an effect similar to the industriously carved or painted religious art of the Middle Ages, or to Chinese jades and Rhinoceros-horn libation cups. Now, as it was then, good workmanship, done generously and cheerfully, is innately healthy for the human spirit. -- Susan Hagen
SPACE 1026: Scratch Off The Serial, May 11-June 14.
James Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-340-9800. COME SEE OUR WORLD, Children's art from Kampala, Uganda & Bucks County. June 2-30. CELEBRATION OF VOICES, Commemorating the 25th anniversary of A Woman's Place. Featuring six noted artists and various mediums. May 25-September 8. $6.
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.
Medical Healing Arts Center, 54 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, 609-394-1685. SOJOURN SERIES, Paintings by Linda Guenste. May 31-July 19.
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.
Noyes Museum, Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville, NJ, 609-652-8848. GHOST TOWNS, BOGS AND LEGENDS, Presented by Michael Fowler. June 5, 7-9pm. SUMMER EXHIBITS, Roswell Weidner & Lynne Clibanoff. May 11-September 8. SUMMER TIME, Paints of prints of Salvatore Pinto. May 11-June 28.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th & the Parkway, 215-684-7860. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: MELLON JAZZ NIGHT: Film: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995, 101 min., rated R); directed by Carl Franklin; starring Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, and Tom Sizemore. Music: Tony Miceli, vibraphone; John Swana, trumpet; Vic Juris, guitar; Bruce Cox, drums; and Tony Marino, bass. Gallery Talk: Jazzy Art: Improvise Your Way Through Modern and Contemporary Art with Danielle Rice, Associate Director for Program. Tasting: Farmhouse Summer Ale courtesy of Flying Fish Brewery. Chef's Special: Chicken and shrimp jambalaya and pecan pie. JAIPUR KITES, Works by Gabriel Orozco. June 4-August 18. VENICE/HAVANA: MIRROR OF NOSTALGIA, In restaurant. Through June 16. ELLSWORTH KELLY, A Series of Ten Lithographs. May 25-August 25. MICHAEL HOFFMAN, a Tribute in Pictures. Runs through Aug. 11. 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.
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.
Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2010 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600. ULYSSES EXHIBITIONS, Handwritten draft of Joyce's book. May 1-August 11.
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. RECLAMING GENGHIS KHAN, An exhibit on 20th century Mongolian life. Closing June 1. OHOTOGRAPHIC EXPLORATIONS, "A Century of Images In Archaeology and Anthropology from the UPenn Museum." Runs through Dec. 29.
Wharton Esherick Museum, Horseshoe Trail, b/t Valley Forge & Paoli, 610-644-5822. ESHERICK AT HEDGEROW THEATRE, Furniture & photos made for Hedgerow Theatre production. Through August 31.
Wheaton Village, Rt. 55, exit 26, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ, 609-825-6800. AMERICAN CRAFT EXHIBIT, Featuring 26 artists from the south New Jersey area. June 1 - July 7.. FOR SHOW NOT PLAY, Annual exhibition of glass chess sets. Runs through Oct. 20.
Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0476. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI EXHIBITION, Runs through July 7.
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denotes exhibitions reviewed by City Paper critics
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.
