EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE
Cultural tours since 1992 215 732 8487 ellenkay@prodigy.net
SPRING DAY TRIPS
MICHENER ART MUSEUM
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 
MID-CENTURYTO MANGA: THE MODERN JAPANESE PRINT IN AMERICA is on view at the JAMES A MICHENER MUSEUM in DOYLESTOWN. This exhibit showcases 75 prints on paper drawn from the museum’s collection and three original copies of Michener’s book, "The Modern Japanese Print: An Appreciation." Enjoy the museum's fine collection of American Impressionism and an installation WALE OYEJIDE: FLIGHT OF THE DREAMER with original writings of prisoners in the Bucks County Prison, with work by the world-renowned Nigerian/American filmmaker and fashion designer.
https://www.michenerartmuseum.org

Hashimoto, Okiie (1899-1993), Nishikori Castle, 1956 (Showa Era). Woodblock print on paper, 16 1/8 x 22 inches. Courtesy of the Collection of James A. Michener. 
COST: $95 including round trip bus transportation, and museum admission and a guided tour of MID-CENTURY MANGA. We have made a reservation for lunch at OOKA, a Japanese restaurant nearby where you can order on your own.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
In addition to the permanent collections of Egyptian, Asian, and American art, the BROOKLYN MUSEUM has many special exhibitions to enjoy. THIERRY MUGLER: COUTURISME is the first major exploration of the edgy French designer who captured the attention of the fashion world in the latter part of the 20th century. View over one hundred outfits, stage costumes, accessories, and more.

MONET TO MORISOT has ninety works from the museum's holdings featuring Monet, Matisse, Courbet, Morisot, and more. Spend time in the adjacent BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN, where their gorgeous display of lilacs just might be in full bloom.
https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/

COST: $135 bus and admission to the BROOKLYN MUSEUM and special exhibits

Alan Strutt (British, born 1967). Yasmin Le Bon, Palladium, London, 1997. Evening Standard, October 1997. Haute couture Fall/Winter 1997–98 collection. © Alan Strutt
FLASH SALE! A DAY IN NEW YORK CITY!
VISIT TO FOUR FREEDOMS PARK
SUNDAY, MAY 21
Celebrate Spring on our first trip to New York City since December! Enjoy Sunday Brunch, attend a matinee and still fit in an exhibit at your favorite museum! SPECIAL BUS COST: $75. Drop-offs are in MID-TOWN (TBA) and the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. Departure will be in MID-TOWN (TBA).
Also planned for May 21 is an optional visit to FOUR FREEDOMS PARK, the magnificent MEMORIAL dedicated to FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT and the last work of Philadelphia architect LOUIS I. KAHN. Located on the southern tip of ROOSEVELT ISLAND, it celebrates the FOUR FREEDOMS: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear, proclaimed by President Roosevelt in his State of the Union address in January of 1941.
https://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/

COST: $125 includes bus, tram ride to Roosevelt Island and tour at FOUR FREEDOMS PARK.
A VISIT TO GLENSTONE
SATURDAY, MAY 27
Immerse yourself in art, architecture and nature at GLENSTONE in POTOMAC, MARYLAND presenting the vast modern and contemporary art collection of Emily and Richard Rales. The museum complex called THE PAVILLIONS was designed by American architect THOMAS PHIFER and contains more than 1300 artworks from all over the world. It is situated on 230 acres of landscape which includes paths, streams, meadows, forests and outdoor sculpture.
https://www.glenstone.org/
A major survey of the work of ELLSWORTH KELLY is on view to celebrate the centennial of this influential American abstract artist.

COST: $155 including bus, timed ticket to GLENSTONE, and a gourmet box lunch.
NEW YORK CITY
AMERICAN BALLET THEATER PRESENTS
"LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE"
SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Join us once again for a delightful Saturday at LINCOLN CENTER. We have ORCHESTRA PRIME seating for a performance of the American premiere of LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE created and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. The ballet is based on the 1985 novel by Lura Esquivel. Optional arrangements will be made for lunch nearby. The bus will drop off near LINCOLN CENTER and at the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. Departure will be near LINCOLN CENTER.
COSTS: $195 for BUS AND BALLET TICKET. BUS ONLY: $95
https://www.abt.org/
The prices above include round-trip transportation from CITY LINE AVENUE or RITTENHOUSE SQUARE. Call 215 732 8487 for more information. The preferred way to reserve space on our day trips is to book online. There is no additional charge to do so. Please call or email me and I will send you a special link to charge your trip(s). I am happy to help with the process if necessary. Effective June 1, 2023, only online payments will be accepted for day trips.

If you still wish to pay by check, please make it payable to EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE, and mail it to Ellen Kay Coleman, 226 W. Rittenhouse Square, #1012, Philadelphia, PA 19103. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. DATES MAY NOT BE CHANGED. Please include your landline, cell phone number, and email address with your payment. 
For more information, please contact Ellen Kay Coleman at 215 738 4500 or 215 732 8487 or ellenkay@prodigy.net / www.squaretrips.com