Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. September through November are filled with programs and events that fuel the community’s passions and inspirations. Library Executive Director Chris Manna said, “To coincide with our one-year anniversary, we are launching some firsts, like our new astronomy club and our author conversation series. Additionally, returning favorites like the Kennett…
The holidays may be a time for feasting, but in 2024 Longwood Gardens is going to be offering a feast for the eyes., It will unveil the massive Longwood Reimagining that’s been underway since 2021 on Nov. 22 and A Longwood Christmas will open the same day. Tickets are on sale now for both, and the Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, attraction is offering a special buffet dinner option as…
For the first time in nine years, the Brandywine River Museum of Art has a photography exhibit on display. “Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present” runs through Sept. 22. At 14 years old, Stewart and his mother went to the 1963 Martin Luther King March on Washington, and he began shooting photos. He was only 14. He said at the…
Galleries are, at their core, empty vessels. White (usually, though that is becoming more colorful, happily) walls, large spaces, ready to be adorned with a multitude of artworks in every style imaginable. The beauty of a gallery is that each has its own calling, to celebrate and tell a story previously unheard. Werring Contemporary, the newest gallery on the Brandywine art scene, brings a point…
Libraries are for everyone. That message is being celebrated in a new mural at the Kennett Library & Resource Center, currently being created by local artist Al Moretti. The huge undertaking is the culmination of a year-long process that incorporated not only the history of the region but also public comments and the wonderfully multicultural landscape of the town today. It all started with the…
The Brandywine Valley is an enchanted location for art. From its rich artistic history to the number of artists who call it home, fabulous views await around every corner. There is no better way to explore both the landscape and the art than the County Studio Tour, the Chester County edition of which is next weekend. On Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6…
May is overflowing with art! Go for a ride, walk around town, and see all the amazing artworks created by the talented creatives in the Brandywine Valley! • The Chester County Studio Tour will return May 18 and 19. With over 200 artists at 76 studios spread throughout the country, it is a chance to see unique studio spaces and be inspired by all the…
Historic Yellow Springs has lived many lives. Named for the iron-infused “yellow” spring water, it was a fashionable spa village renowned for its healing powers, a military hospital commissioned by Gen. George Washington during the American Revolution, a Soldiers’ Orphan School, the PAFA Country School, and a film studio where classics such as The Blob were created. But for the past half-century, it has served…
In 1799, a small town on the outskirts of Philadelphia was the home of a popular tavern, an intersection at the corners of High and Gay Streets, and a growing population. It was already the county seat, but it finally earned the status of “borough”—225 years ago. This year marks West Chester's 225th birthday, which is being celebrated with parties, a parade through that famous…
The wonderful thing about art galleries is that each has its own unique spin on the presentation of art. Whether they focus on a style, a region, an artistic tradition, or a vibe, art galleries are much more than walls and hooks. Saliim Projects, which opened last year in Newtown Square, offers a new home for the creative local community. “Saliim is a Korean word…
The art world is your oyster this April, with a wide variety of events, exhibitions, and festivals in the Brandywine Valley. From film to sculpture to the masters of the Brandywine Tradition, art lovers are spoiled for options. It is the perfect time to explore and see something new! • Saliim Projects, a gallery that opened last year in Newtown Square, presents Well Within: Portraits…