Category: Food
bookmark_borderGlen Foerd Mansion’s Holiday Happenings
Start your holiday on Saturday, November 29 from 3-4 pm with a concert of holiday favorites by guitarist Luke Honer and pianist Kathleen Scheide. The concert will be the public’s first chance to see Glen Foerd’s newest exhibition, “Shear Beauty: The Paper Cut Artistry of Margaretha von Glehn Luther”. The exhibition is free to the public and can be viewed Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Glen Foerd will partner with Settlement Music School’s Kardon Northeast Branch to bring musical and ballet performances to the family friendly event Christmas at the Mansion on Saturday, December 6. From 1:00 to 5:00 pm the public is invited to experience the mansion in full holiday décor, enjoy performances and children’s crafts. The Dining Car will be selling holiday sweets and cookies. Join Santa at 5:00 pm as he makes an appearance at our outdoor holiday tree lighting and joins guests in singing holiday carols. A special performance by Nazareth Academy’s chime ensemble will kick-off the outdoor celebrations. The public is welcome to see the outdoor events for free from 5:00-6:00 PM.
On Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm adults are welcome to step back in time and enjoy a delightful holiday tea luncheon with Glen Foerd’s former mistress of the mansion, Florence Foerderer Tonner. Enjoy period music as you enjoy good company at a traditional holiday tea.
For information, reservation information and pricing for any Glen Foerd’s holiday programs visit www.glenfoerd.org, or call 215-632-5330.
bookmark_borderBeer Tasting
Glen Foerd on the Delaware is teaming up with local eatery and bar, Three Monkeys Café,
to offer a beer tasting menu on Friday, November 21 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Guests can enjoy a tasting of craft beers including Lagunita’s IPA, Weyerbacker Winter Ale, Dogfish Head 60 min IPA and Oscar Blues –Variety. A representative from from Origlio Beverage will be on hand to lead the tasting. The First two hours of the tasting, from 7:00-9:00 pm will take place at Glen Foerd on the Delaware’s German inspired Rathskellar. From 9:00 to 10:00 PM, Three Monkeys Café, located just two blocks away near the Septa Regional Rail’s Torresdale Train Station, will offer a open craft beer menu. Don’t forget to grab a delicious meal prepared by their award winning chef.
Tickets are $30 for Glen Foerd young friend members (ages 21 to 35), $40 for general admission. Tickets will be sold at the door at Glen Foerd, located at the corner of Grant Avenue and Milnor Street, Philadelphia.