Category Archives: Pennsylvania

Jim Thorpe Trip 2023

Posted on 5/14/2023 by Robert S. Robbins

I have not blogged about my trips in Pennsylvania because they have become routine and it would be redundant. But yesterday I made another day trip to Jim Thorpe PA. I spent several hours in the town and spent a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Black Diamond Gallery, Books-A-Million, Emporium of Curious Goods, Jim Thorpe, Mauch Chunk 5 & 10, Molly Maguire's Pub, Sellers Books, Soundcheck Records, The Stabin Museum, The Treasure Shop, Tom's Kitchen | Leave a comment

Reading Pagoda and Goggleworks

Posted on 8/31/2022 by Robert S. Robbins

On Saturday, August 27, I made another trip to the Reading area. My goal on this trip was to see the famous Reading Pagoda and to check out the Goggleworks Center for the Arts. I have been wanting to do … Continue reading →

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Reading Public Museum and West Reading Penn Avenue

Posted on 8/16/2022 by Robert S. Robbins

This Saturday I finally made a trip to Reading PA. I have been meaning to explore this city for years, but put it off because it is a bit far to drive. Recently I have been doing research for a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Barnes & Noble, Penn Avenue, Reading Public Museum, Taste of Crepes, Vertigo Music, West Reading | Leave a comment

2022 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

Posted on 7/17/2022 by Robert S. Robbins

I debated with myself over whether to write a blog post about this trip, but I’ve decided it is worth while to document changes in attending the festival. I also want a record of the artists who caught my attention. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Bryan Yung, Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Cozy Thai Bistro, Ellie Moniz, Penn State, State College, Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Westgate Building, Z.L. Feng | Leave a comment

Return Trip To Bellefonte

Posted on 8/2/2021 by Robert S. Robbins

Now that most pandemic restrictions have been lifted I can continue to visit Pennsylvania’s cities and towns instead of state parks. Until international travel resumes this will have to do. On Saturday, July 31, 2021 I decided to visit Bellefonte … Continue reading →

Posted in books, General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Barnes & Noble, Bellefonte, Bellefonte Art Museum, Bellefonte Historical Railroad, Brockerhoff Hotel, Centre County Courthouse, George Grey Barnard Sculpture Garden, Nittany Mall, Plaza Centre Antiques, Reynolds Mansion, Talleyrand Park, The Governors' Pub, Union Cemetery, Victorian House Antiques | Leave a comment

Jim Thorpe in 2021

Posted on 7/13/2021 by Robert S. Robbins

I have not been blogging about my travels. Although I was forced to stop making trips during the pandemic, I did continue to visit state parks. I visited a record number of state parks last year including most of those … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Bee Stung, Jim Thorpe, Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Marion Hose Bar, Sellers Books, Soundcheck Records | Leave a comment

The Arboretum at Penn State

Posted on 7/31/2019 by Robert S. Robbins

I visited the Arboretum at Penn State on July 27, 2019. Also known as the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, this is the only botanic garden in the region. I enjoyed the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond Virginia so it … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Baby's Burgers and Shake, Centre County and Penn State Visitor Center, Happy Valley Launchbox, Original Waffle Shop, The Arboretum at Penn State, Uncle Eli's Artist Marketplace and Frame Shop, Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Wegmans | Leave a comment

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2019

Posted on 7/15/2019 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I went back to State College for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Since I was just there last week I was able to concentrate on the festival and spent less time exploring the town. On my very … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, General, Pennsylvania, Theater, Travel | Tagged Beaver Stadium, Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Combinatory Logic, Douglas Albert Gallery, Italian Street Painting, Lion Antiques, Schlow Centre Region Library, State College Municipal Building | Leave a comment

Exploring State College and Penn State University

Posted on 7/9/2019 by Robert S. Robbins

On Saturday, July 6, 2019, I explored State College and the Penn State University. I had only been there once before, in 2015 for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. That is not an ideal time for visiting the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennsylvania, Theater, Travel, Writing | Tagged Beaver Avenue Parking Garage, Cozy Thai Bistro, Eisenhower Auditorium, Fraser Centre, Nittany Lion Shrine, Palmer Museum of Art, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Paterno Library, Pattee Mall, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, Penn State University, State College, State Theatre, The Nittany Lion Inn, Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Westgate Building | Leave a comment

Jim Thorpe in June 2019

Posted on 6/26/2019 by Robert S. Robbins

On June 22, 2019 I visited my favorite small town in Pennsylvania, Jim Thorpe. My last trip to Jim Thorpe was on September 16, 2017 and a few things had changed since then. It now costs $10.00 to park at … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, books, General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Bear Appetit Cafe, Emporium of Curious Goods, Jim Thorpe, Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Sellers Used Books, Soundcheck Records, Studio YNW, The Stabin Museum, Trappe Alley Limited | Leave a comment

Eagles Mere and Worlds End State Park

Posted on 5/12/2019 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day so I decided to get out of the house for the day. But I did not want to spend a lot of money so I relied on my previous experience to put together a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged D&D Brew Works, Eagles Mere, Loyalsock Creek, Lycoming Creeek, Lycoming Creek Bikeway, Worlds End State Park, Wrights View | Leave a comment

Pajama Factory Guided Open Studio Tour

Posted on 9/8/2018 by Robert S. Robbins

Today I attended the first guided open studio tour at the Pajama Factory. I always keep my eye out for any opportunity to check out the Pajama Factory. So far I have seen a couple of plays there and I … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Bus Trip In June 2018

Posted on 6/24/2018 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I went on a rare bus trip to Philadelphia which including seeing a play in the afternoon. Although I make such trips frequently to New York City, it is rarely that I can do the same for Philadelphia. Susquehanna … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Theater, Travel | Tagged Copabanana, Donâ€™t Dress for Dinner, Joseph Fox Bookshop, Lantern Theater Company, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Reading Terminal Market, Rittenhouse Square, South Street | Leave a comment

The Gaspipe One Act Play Fest 2018 Review

Posted on 4/23/2018 by Robert S. Robbins

On Sunday April 22, 2018 I drive down to Lewisburg to see the Gaspipe One Act Play Festival for 2018. I chose this date to avoid driving home in the dark and to give myself a little time in Lewisburg. … Continue reading →

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Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike Review

Posted on 4/21/2018 by Robert S. Robbins

On Friday evening, April 20, I saw Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike by Christopher Durang at the Community Theatre League’s Moyer Studio. I have read this play so I already knew the story. Christopher Durang is a famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Pennsylvania, Theater, Writing | Tagged Christopher Durang, Community Theatre League, Moyer Studio, Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike | Leave a comment

Weekend In Gettysburg – Sunday

Posted on 8/11/2017 by Robert S. Robbins

I wasn’t sure I had enough activities planned for the second day of my weekend trip to Gettysburg, but I managed to make a full day of it. I did leave Gettysburg a little earlier than necessary. I had a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Cupboard Maker Books, David Wills House, Gettysburg, Gettysburg Diorama, Lincoln Train Museum, Texas Roadhouse | Leave a comment

Second Trip to Gettysburg

Posted on 7/23/2017 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I made my second trip to Gettysburg, just one week after my first trip. On this trip my goal was to see the Gettysburg National Military Park and more of the battlefield. I left later than I intended after … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Pennsylvania, Travel | Tagged Battlefield Bus Tour, Gettysburg, Gettysburg Cyclorama, Gettysburg Eddie's, Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War, Gettysburg National Military Park, Lewis Armistead, Little Round Top, Pennsylvania State Memorial, Virginia Memorial | Leave a comment