Around Town July 31

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 30, 2014

• “Lure of the Brandywine: A Story of Land Conservation and Artistic Inspiration” continues at the Brandywine River Museum of Art through Aug. 10. The exhibit celebrates the dual mission of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, and examines the art of the region through the lens of land conservation. The exhibition features approximately 45 works drawn principally from the museum's collection of American art.

• The Glen Mills-Thornbury Rotary and the Animal Wellness Center on Route 202 are hosting a business card exchange and a meet and greet at Penn Oaks Country Club, Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served. For reservations, call 610-558-1616.

• The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors an afternoon tea party on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Fine teas and delicacies will be served, a press release said. The theme will be “Downton Abbey Victorian Tea.” The cost is $10 for member and $12 for non-member. Please call the KASC for reservations at 610-444-4819.

• YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and YMCA of the Upper Main Line are opening the doors of all their branches to the public, free of charge, every Tuesday during the month of August – Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Chester County residents are welcome to enjoy the pools, state-of-the-art cardio and fitness centers, gymnasiums, cycle studios, and group exercise classes. Free entry also includes unique amenities, such as the 24 tennis courts at Upper Main Line Y or the climbing tower and skateboard park at the Kennett Y.

• Uptown! Entertainment has decided to add a new concert on Aug. 21. “A Night of American Roots Music with Mason Porter” is part of the Jazz Cocktail Hour concert series. The group was born out of regular late night jam sessions in West Chester, and formed in 2006. It released its debut album in 2008 and has become a fixture on the regional folk and bluegrass scene. According to Uptown! Development Director Angela Scully, the group wanted to bring something refreshing, new and “young” to the summer “Cocktail Hour” series. The event will be held at The Knights of Columbus Hall at 110 West Market Street in West Chester. Doors open at 6 p.m. and concerts are at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the door or through www.uptownwestchester.org