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All About Events!
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Summer is here, which means strawberries are too! Here at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, we have a patch of strawberries that are ready to be picked. This Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kimmel is...
How to Make Apple Donuts
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Happy National Donut Day! In honor of the holiday, today’s blog is all about Kimmel’s famous apple donuts. These donuts are made fresh here in the Kimmel Kitchen three days a week, April through...
Wine Making
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The versatility and variety of wine make it a perfect beverage for all occasions, from a glass with dinner to special occasions. Here at Kimmel, we offer 16 different types of wine for purchase...
Apple Cider Bottling
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Did you know that a cold, refreshing glass of apple cider that you get after picking apples in the fall is available any day of the year? Keep reading to find out how it’s possible to make freshly...
Calling All Vendors!
Kimmel Orchard |
Calling all farmer’s market vendors! Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard is interested in hosting a summer farmer’s market series this June, alongside our annual Strawberry Festival and U-Pick strawberry season...
Apple Tree Planting
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Over the past couple of weeks, 3,000 new apple trees have been planted here at Kimmel Orchard. Several different varieties were planted, including Fuji, Braeburn, and Evercrisp. Follow along to find...
The Interns are Here!
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Summer is near and the interns are here! This week Kimmel Orchard welcomed 4 of their 5 summer interns. Kimmel’s internship program offers real-world experience in the areas of horticulture, orchard...
Christmas Treats
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One of the best parts of the holiday season is preparing Christmas treats with friends and family! Although Christmas is another gathering that will most likely be smaller and different this year...
Thomas Kotcheff: Premier Recording, Songs Of Insurrection
KHN Center for the Arts |
For his debut solo album, rising Los Angeles-based pianist Thomas Kotcheff (KHN Alum 2014) has taken on a formidable challenge: the premiere recording of American composer Frederic Rzewski’s virtuosic...
Grumpy Kitty Boy Announces Video Release for Debut Single, Airplane Wings
KHN Center for the Arts |
Juro Kim Feliz (KHN Alum 2019) announced the release of an animated music video for Grumpy Kitty Boy’s debut single “Airplane Wings”. Feliz collaborated with fellow KHN alum (2019) visual artist, Yuna...
Gale Marie Thompson announces new book, Helen or My Hunger
KHN Center for the Arts |
Gale Marie Thompson (KHN ALum 2016) announced that her new book, Helen or My Hunger, was published in October by YesYesbooks. Helen or My Hunger is a book-length sequence that explores gender and the...
Christmas Gifts
Kimmel Orchard |
Are you still Christmas shopping but don't know what to buy? Kimmel's Apple Barn is full of unique products that transform into perfect gifts for the holidays. Whether it is a pre-made gift box or a...
Winter Pruning
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As the year is nearing its end, Kimmel will be closing for the season starting December 23rd, so make sure to stop by before this date! During the off-season months, the orchard staff is still busy at...
After Harvest
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As winter nears and fruit production has come to an end, preparation for the cold weather is in full swing. Our employees are hard at work ensuring the orchard remains healthy through the dormant...
Thanksgiving Additions
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It's officially November and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Even though this holiday is a few weeks away, it will be here before you know it! It is time to start planning and...
Freaky Fun Facts
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Only 3 days until the spookiest day of the year! In honor of Halloween, I have selected 10 fun facts about Kimmel to share with all of you! Some facts might be new to you, while others you may have...
Apple Cider Benefits
Kimmel Orchard |
Leaves are falling and so are the fall temperatures. It finally feels like fall with the chilly weather and brisk air among us! The fall season isn't complete without a warm cup of Kimmel apple cider...
Kimmel Wines
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Wine tastings are available again in the Apple Barn! During the wine tasting, you have the chance to sample and learn about 4 different Kimmel wines. 14 different varieties are available to choose...
Daniel Handal's "Final Girls and Other Work" showing at ClampArt Gallery, NYC
KHN Center for the Arts |
(2017 alum) Daniel Handal's Final Girls and Other Work will be shown at ClampArt Gallery in NYC, October 29 - December 19, 2020. ClampArt Gallery is located at 247 West 29th Street, NYC. A reception...
The University of Virginia Press announces publication of "By Broad Potomac's Shore", Edited by Kim Roberts
KHN Center for the Arts |
Following her successful Literary Guide to Washington, DC, which Library Journal called “the perfect accompaniment for a literature-inspired vacation in the US capital,” Kim Roberts returns here with...