Alternative Living Expo, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

   The Alternative Living Expo will occur on March 5th and 6th, 2011, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.  The Expo is three shows in one, ModVic's Back Home to the Future Show, the Distinctive Pleasures Gala, and the Alternative Bridal Expo. 

Back Home to the Future Show
   The "Steampunk Home Show" will be of interest to anyone who admires victorian, neo-victorian, or retro-futuristic/industrial decor and art.  Exhibitors will include achitectural salvage companies, artists who reuse industial items to create household goods, designers who infuse modern objects with victorian flair, as well as antique and reproduction hardware and lighting suppliers. 

Distinctive Pleasures Gala
   The Gala showcases all manner of fun and pleasure including music, liquor, candy, games, fashion, beauty poducts, toys, and gadgets.  There will be an art gallery, food and drink samples, seminars and demonstrations, and live performances by Hubris, The Imperial American Air Corps, Penn Jersey Roller Derby, This Way to the Egress, Psyche Corp, Cryomancer, and others.

Alternative Bridal Show
   The expo for anyone who dreams of a very different wedding or commitment ceremony.  The creators of Wicked Faire, The Steampunk World's Fair, and Dracula's Ball have harnessed their expertise in hosting unusual events to lend a hand to brides and grooms looking to express themselves through unique bridal fashions, wedding cakes, florists, cake-toppers, invitations, honeymoon ideas, caterers, and more.

Tickets are $15 for all three shows, both days, if bought in advance at the Alternative Living Expo website.

America on Wheels - Allentown, Pa

America on Wheels is a 43,000 square foot museum of wheeled transportation in downtown Allentown, Pa.  Vehicles featured are from the 1880's up to the present day, and a major focus is on Mack Trucks, which is headquartered in the same city. 

One section of the museum is devoted to electric vehicles, such as the 1922 Detroit Electric pictured at the right, and including modern vehicles, such as the GM EV1 and Toyota Prius. 

Other vehicles, such as motorcycles, race cars, mopeds, etc. are also featured.

General admission is $7.00, with discounts for kids, students and seniors.

 




See their WEBSITE for hours and directions, as well as special event announcements.