The end of the semester is usually
punctuated by students stressing
out over exams, final papers,
and the hustle of getting everything
done before the last possible
date. Why not take some time to
reflect on the past few months,
and get ready for the holidays with
some great events happening both
on the Bucks campus and all over
Bucks County?
All this week, the Student Concert
Series will be offering both
vocal and instrumental concerts in
the Presser Music Room on campus
at 7:3o p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, and
9. Free to both students and the
general public, these events are a
great way to take some down time
in between studying and writing
papers.
The Holiday Craft Sale will be
in the Rollins Center from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on December 7 and 8.
Original works of art by the college’s
ceramics, glassblowing,
jewelry, photography, and woodworking
classes will be offered for
sale. Buy great gifts for family
and friends, and help support the
arts at Bucks!
Woodworking created by Bucks
alumni is also on display at the
HicksArt Gallery through Dec 16.
The art exhibit is titled
“FW@XXX: Fine Woodworking
at Thirty” and is free and open to
the public. The Hicks Art Gallery
provides art exhibits and related
activities for the cultural enrichment
of both students and the general
public, and more information
can be found at
www.bucks.edu/gallery or by calling
215-504-8531.
Bucks County also has tons of
great activities for people of all
ages. Museums, concerts, and nature
events will both relax and excite.
For a complete list, go to
www.buckscountyalive.com and
click on the ‘holiday events’ tab.
Listed below are some highlights.
The Fonthill Museum in
Doylestown is featuring “Winter
Wonderland.” For a small museum
fee, you can wander the
building and grounds, and take in
the festive decorations and lights.
Refreshments and entertainment
are also provided.
At theMercerMuseum, near the
Doylestown Library, winter seasonal
events are happening, including
the “burning of the
greens”, a ceremony which typically
celebrates the end of Christmas,
along with a holiday choral
concert. Hot cider and cookies
will be served. This event is free.
At Peace Valley Nature Center
in Doylestown, take an early
morning walk and watch the winter
wildlife. Bird walks are held
every Saturday at 7 a.m. and are a
wonderful way to wake up and get
prepared for studying. Binoculars
are not required, and the fee is
only $2.
The St. Vincent DePaul Church
in Richboro is holding “An
Evening of Christmas Favorites”
on Tuesday Dec 15. Bring family
and friends and listen to BillMonaghan
and friends perform all of
your favorite holiday tunes. Audience
participation is encouraged,
and kids are welcome too.
The Bristol Jewish Center is
holding a menorah lighting and
potluck dinner on Saturday Dec
12 at 5 p.m. featuring a 7-foot-tall
menorah. Rabbi Doris Dyen will
lead the ceremony of prayer and
singing, and a dairy potluck supper
will be served. Donations are
also welcome, but not required.
So don’t forget to take some
time to de-stress. Bundle up, have
some hot cocoa, and celebrate
your favorite winter holiday (or
the end of the semester!).