Berks & Beyond Blog

The temperature is heating up and so is the fun in Berks County!  Here are a few ideas to help you enjoy this fantastic time of year in southern Pennsylvania:

The Mark James Caribbean Sunset Show – Sunday, June 12th

Reading-born Singer/Songwriter/Entertainer Mark James takes you down to the Keys without leaving PA.  MJ, along with his 5 piece band, Caribbean Sunset, has put together a show for the Gring’s Mill Summer Concert Series that features a tropical blend of steel drum sounds and breezy smooth jazz saxophone.  Mix in some steel guitar and you have an evening of laid back, eclectic music including favorites from Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Spyro Gyra, Harry Belafonte and Club Trini.  Visit www.mark-james.com for more details.  The rain date is Sunday, June 19th.

Summer in the City Art Stroll – Friday, June 3rd

The Art Stroll is a series of themed first-Friday downtown “strolls” where local artists display their work in front of businesses in downtown Hamburg, PA.  The event runs from 6:00 am. to 6:30 p.m., and features other activities and performing artists related to the theme of the month.  Hosted by the Hamburg Area Arts Alliance.  For more information, call 610.562.3106 or visit www.HamburgPa.org.

Taste of Weaver’s Orchard – Saturday, June 4th

Strawberries are here!  Head over to Weaver’s Orchard, 40 Fruit Ln., Morgantown, this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy plenty of pick-your-own strawberries and a wide variety of free food samples from their market. Start by sampling food outside under the tents and weave your way into the farm market for even more samples, free sandwiches and giveaways.  For more information call 610.856.7300 or visit the Weaver’s Orchard website.

Looking for a tinsel-free way to celebrate July 25th right here in Berks County?  Check out Incendio, who will perform this Sunday at the Gring’s Mill Amphitheater in Wyomissing:

Berks County 2010 Summer Concert Series – Incendio

Back by popular demand, this LA-based Latin guitar world fusion group (that’s a mouthful) features a unique alchemy of composition, technique and performance.  At the heart their music is the bold, romantic Spanish guitar, its timeless sound recast in powerful modern arrangements.  This concert is FREE and open to the public.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  Refreshments will be available.  No rain date.  Click here for more information on Berks County’s 2010 Summer Concert Series.