Times “Three”:“Ken [Ludwig] is giving this beautiful tale of ‘The Three Musketeers’ a new polish with exciting new scenes,” says Rick Sordelet, director of the swashbuckling romp, through Aug. 6, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Tony Award-winning playwright Ludwig wrote the adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ novel. Ludwig, above, made a rare visit to one of his plays in pre-production when he was on campus at DeSales University, Center Valley, the first day of rehearsal. “The PSF audience will be the first to see the fresh take he’s created,” says Sordelet. D’Artagnan (Sean Patrick Higgins) and his sister Sabine (Stephanie Hodge) set off to Paris where he and the Musketeers, Athos (Ian Merrill Peakes), Porthos (Zack Robidas) and Aramis (Alexander Sovronsky), join forces to protect Queen Anne (Marnie Schulenburg). “The Three Musketeers” is in repertory with Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” on the Main Stage. Tickets: pashakespeare.org, 610-282-WILL (9455), ext. 1

New “Vision”:Part Two of the blockbuster exhibition, “Vision/Sound ReVisited: Allentown’s ‘80s Art Scene,” featuring recent work by nine local artists of the era, opens with a “Third Thursday” reception, 6 - 8 p.m. July 20, and continues through Aug. 3, Baum School of Art, 510 Linden St., Allentown. Meet artists Linda Cummings, Ray DiCecco, Jessica Lenard, John Lotte, Kenn Michael, Ted Ormai, Barnaby Ruhe, Jett Ulaner Sarachek and Barbara Tiberio, above. The reception, free and open to the public, includes wine, beverages, light fare and candy from The Chocolate Lab, Bethlehem. Presenting sponsors are Janet and Malcolm Gross. Preceding the reception is a panel discussion moderated by Geoff Gehman, 5 - 6 p.m. July 20, Allentown Art Museum. Part One of the exhibit continues through Aug. 2, Martin Art Gallery, Dexter F. and Dorthy H. Baker Center for the Arts, Muhlenberg College, Allentown. Information: muhlenberg.edu; 484-664-3467; baumschool.org, 610-433-0032; allentownartmuseum.org; 484-664-3467.

Roper “Upstairs”:The Dave Roper Trio presents a concert at 7:30 p.m. July 21, Rodale Room, third floor, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown. Roper has been playing the piano as part of a trio in various Lehigh Valley locations for nearly 60 years, including a 15-year stint at the King George Inn, Allentown. For another long stretch, he taught English at Emmaus High School where he coached the Scholastic Scrimmage Team. Since 1959, Roper has played with only three drummers and four bassists. The trio includes Paul Rostock, bass, and Gary Rissmiller, drums, who are on the music faculty at Moravian College. The trio will be joined by vocalist Tommy Crist. Roper’s fans love his sparkling touch and his wry wit. “You get a gig with me,” Dave says with a sly smile, “it’s pretty long term.” Tickets: Miller Symphony Hall Box Office, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; allentownsymphony.org; 610-432-6715