• A major retrospective exhibition of artist Jamie Wyeth will examine his distinctive approach to realism over the course of six decades, from his earliest portraits to the present. Jamie Wyeth will include more than 100 paintings depicting the landscapes of the Brandywine Valley and coastal Maine, family members and fellow artists, as well as domesticated and wild animals, many executed in "combined mediums," the artist's preferred term to describe his technique. Jamie Wyeth will be on view at the Brandywine River Museum of Art from January 17 through April 5, 2015.
• Townships reorganized on Jan. 5. In Birmingham Township, Supervisors John Conklin and Bill Kirkpatrick were re-elected as chairman and vice chairman respectively. In Pennsbury, Charles “Scotty” Scottoline and Aaron McIntyre are chair and vice chair. Janie Baird and Bob Pearson are chair and vice chairman. In East Marlborough Township, Cuyler Walker and Richard P.S. Hannum Jr. are chairman and vice chairman. In West Marlborough, William W. Wylie was elected chairman and Jacob G. Chalfin vice chairman.
• Darlington Arts Center welcomes renowned performing artist Heidi Hayes for an evening of cabaret on Saturday, Jan. 17 as part of their 2014-2015 Coffee House Concert Series. Known for her warmth, wit and versatility, Heidi will present beloved tunes from the Great American Songbook as well as songs and stories from her travels through life. Sharing laughter, joy and bittersweet memories, Heidi’s special voice and heart speak to everyone. The evening begins with an open mic at 7:30 p.m. followed by Heidi Hayes at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include free coffee, tea, and desserts (BYOB—corkscrew provided). Advance purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchasing online at www.darlingtonarts.org or by calling 610-358-3632.
• The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County is planning a trip to the Scottish Highlands from May 22 to June 7. Follow the routes of seabirds and stone-age man, red stags and Vikings through the extraordinarily beautiful northernmost points in Britain, in the height of the spring. Northern Scotland and its surrounding islands are rich in natural history, archeology, and Celtic and Norse Culture. Join us for an in-depth look at wildlife, wildflowers, Highland gardens and prehistory. The cost is $5,500 and includes the 15-day trip with double occupancy lodging and private baths, all meals except in transit, fees, admissions, ground transportation, professional leadership and much more. Airfare is not included. For more information call our 610-347-0347 ext. 101 or email admin@tlcforscc.org.
• On Sunday, Jan. 18, branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will be free and open to the public from noon until 3 p.m. Use the opportunity to swim in the pool, play games, work out, and check out everything the Y has to offer. Non-members can enter a drawing to receive a free three-month membership - one will be awarded for each branch – or take advantage of the no-joiner fee throughout the month of January. Locations include: Brandywine YMCA, Coatesville; Jennersville YMCA, West Grove; Kennett Area YMCA, Kennett Square; Lionville Community YMCA, Exton; Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center, downtown West Chester; Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn; and West Chester Area YMCA, Airport Road, West Chester.
• Imagine Brandywine. A multidisciplinary approach to magazine cover illustration will be featured in this Brandywine River Museum of Art exhibition by pre-k through ninth grade students from Upland Country Day School in Kennett Square. The museum serves more than 6,000 students, from kindergarten through grade 12, through its field trip program. The exhibit runs from Jan. 25 through April 12.
• The United Way of Southern Chester County is calling all chocolate lovers to celebrate their passion at the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Kennett High School from 1-4 p.m. Professionals, amateurs and students will vie for ribbons when their creations are judged. The festival raises funds for the United Way of Southern Chester Count, which supports more than 30 health and human service programs in the area. Competitors need to register — free of charge according to a press release — by Jan. 30. Chocoholics will be admitted after the judging is complete. Ticket pries vary. For more information, visit www.kennettchocolate.org.
• Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library has begun its annual seasonal closing and will begin making preparations for the March 1 opening of “A Colorful Folk: Pennsylvania Germans and the Art of Everyday Life,” a major new exhibition. Members will continue to have access to the grounds and gardens, weather permitting. Winterthur will reopen temporarily on Sunday, Jan. 11, for its Master Players at Winterthur Concert featuring Jonathan Lasch and Caitlyn Lynch, a husband-and-wife vocal team featured at the Metropolitan Opera and other major opera houses. The couple will perform a range of musical genres from opera arias to Broadway musicals from 3 to 4:30 pm in Winterthur's Copeland Lecture Hall in the Visitor Center. The cost is $15 per member, $25 per nonmember, and $10 per student (ages 12–17). Reservations are recommended. Call 800-448-3883 for tickets.
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