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RPM hosted two amazing weddings today! The first was the marriage of Stephanie and Sharon, two animal- lovers we had the pleasure of getting to know over the last year. We are so happy you chose to share your special day with us. Best wishes to you both and your new fur babies! 🐾

For more than 150 years, Coney Island, a strip of sand at the mouth of New York Harbor, has occupied a singular place in the American imagination.

Born in Truro, Cornwall, England on June 1st, 1845, John Clarke Isaac Uren is known for his seascapes – more specifically, Cornish seascapes. During his schooling, he was lucky enough to be accepted for an award to attend the Penzance School of Art.

Are we alone? Maybe. Maybe not. On the big screen, it's never just us, and now, it can be you and Gort, or you and Robby, or all three of you in your selfie.

This internship taught me that while each party, wedding, or corporate retreat is unique, if you apply organization, creativity, and passion to each event, you will be successful.

The Reading Public Museum announces Gary Erbe: 50 Year Retrospective, an exceptional exhibition of more than fifty paintings that draws on the impressive body of work produced by the New Jersey-based artist over the past half century.

The Reading Public Museum is proud to announce Gary Erbe: 50 Year Retrospective, an exceptional exhibition of more than fifty paintings that draws on the impressive body of work produced by the New Jersey-based artist over the past half century.

It's like an Easter egg hunt spanning all of Berks County, except the bright objects being found aren't eggs, and it's what's on the outside that matters. Berks County Rocks is a movement inspired by similar efforts around the country. The idea is simple: paint a rock, leave it almost anywhere in the county, and let someone find it.

Talk about the best of both worlds! This past weekend we hosted a cocktail hour in the Museum art galleries followed by a stellar reception in the Planetarium.

How would you like to search for Easter eggs in ancient Egypt, or perhaps among a Native American fishing village? About 1,000 people did just that Sunday at the Reading Public Museum’s indoor Easter egg hunt.