Around Town Nov. 8

The Unionville Art Gala runs this Friday and Saturday.

• The Unionville Art Gala — supporting programs and projects at Unionville High School — this year is being held Nov. 9-10. Hours for Friday, Nov. 9 are 6-9 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. This year’s featured artist is D. Douglas Mooberry, a 1978 graduate of UHS. Mooberry. There will be 85 professional artists in the main exhibition, showing and selling original work of art. Another 85 Unionville High School students will be exhibiting curricular art in the Student Art Exhibition. The event is held in the newly constructed Arts and Performing Art Center at Unionville High School. An all-volunteer reception at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery is planned for Friday evening.

• The Brandywine River Museum will be all decked out for holiday fun with its popular O-gauge model train display, thousands of whimsical "critter" ornaments, an exhibition of jewelry inspired by the art of Andrew Wyeth and the fascinating exhibition, Pop-Up! Illustration in 3-D, all on view during the annual Brandywine Christmas, Nov. 23 through Jan. 6.

• Brandywine Battlefield will host Patriot's Day on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Soldiers, muskets, 18th-century life demonstrations, tours of the Ring House interior and Gilpin House exterior, museum video, new exhibits, fully-stocked museum, and opportunities to purchase unique holiday gifts in our gift shop. Admission for adults is $8, for children aged 5-14, $5.

Brandywine Ballet, Chester County’s largest non-profit ballet company, is proud to announce its 2012-13 performances of The Nutcracker Dec. 7 – 16, as well as Nutcracker Tea Dec. 8, 9 and 16. Brandywine Ballet continues its residency this season at Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Individual tickets range $25-$40. Tickets and a complete schedule are available by telephone at 610-696-2711 and on-line at www.brandywineballet.org. Audiences are invited to attend Brandywine Ballet’s popular Nutcracker Tea event in the Philips Autograph Library (adjacent to the theater) Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at 12:30 p.m. , and Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Join Clara, The Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters of The Nutcracker for a special brunch full of party delights, including tea sandwiches, fruit tray, cookies and favors! Nutcracker Tea tickets are $25 per person and available online at www.branydwineballet.org or by telephone at 610-696-2711.

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