Ideas to Cure Cabin Fever
Ideas to Cure Cabin Fever
Take a trip back into history with a visit to a museum
Need ideas to help cure the onset of a gray winter day’s blues, or what is commonly known as cabin fever? The Allegheny National Forest Region, located nearby in northwestern Pennsylvania, offers novel places to explore. Enjoy a candlelight concert, learn how the history of WWII is relevant to today’s current events, or escape the mundane by booking a fine dining experience in an Opera Museum.
MUSIC IN MANY GENRES: Located in Bradford, PA is the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Hall. A world-famous opera star, Ms. Horne was born in Bradford. She progressed from being a small-town girl singing with the community band to performing operas around the world. In the museum you will find interactive musical displays, replica costumes, and storyboards about her varied performances. In La Fenice, a replica of a famous opera house, Ms. Horne, in her own words shares highlights of her career. A gift shop of beautiful and unique items for all ages, plus refreshments from the onsite Starbucks Café are sure to please. The Marilyn Horne Museum is located at 2 Marilyn Horne Way, Bradford, PA. Admission is free. For more information call 814-362-7990.
PRIVATE DINING: The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center offers fine dining in the La Fenice Opera House created within the Marilyn Horne Museum. La Fenice is an opera house in Venice, Italy. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Italian Theatre. This special dining experience is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate an engagement, anniversary, bridal shower, or any extra special occasion. Here you can enjoy a customized menu for 2 to 18 people, prepared by Chef Benjamin Dansberger II, who was the former Chef de Cuisine of Autumn, a restaurant located within the five-diamond Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. For pricing call 814-362-7990 or email info@marilynhorne.org.
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT A CANDLELIGHT CONCERT: The Marilyn Horne Museum also sponsors a variety of live performances throughout the year. One such event is the upcoming Candlelight Concert on March 19, 2022 from 7:30-9:00pm. Performing at this musical evening event will be Chloe Yofan, Anastasia Wilson, Emilie Tupper, and Megan Wike, collectively known as the Phantasia Quartet. The four musicians are currently undergraduates at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. Admission is free. Doors open at 7:00pm. This is an open seating event. Reservations are not required. For more information call 814-362-7990. For other upcoming events check out www.marilynhorne.org/calendar.
HISTORY YOU CAN SEE, TOUCH AND FEEL: What do you really know about WWII? How did it start? Who were allies and who were enemies of the United States? What do you know about NATO? Plan a visit to the Eldred WWII Museum to learn about the details of WWII and the alliances formed after the peace treaties were signed. The Eldred WWII Museum is a world class museum offering artifacts and displays from all seven fronts of the war. The staff there is truly knowledgeable and can answer any questions you may have. They also have a very extensive research library on the second floor of the museum. It is often said that learning world history is one of the best ways to not repeat the mistakes of past generations. The Eldred WWII Museum offers a history reference to today’s world events. The museum is located at 202 Main Street, Eldred, PA. Call 814-225-2220 to check their winter hours.
PLAN YOUR VISIT: For additional information on the area, or to request a free Adventure Guide phone 800-473-9370 or click on www.VisitANF.com.