Around Town Nov. 12

• The Unionville High School Players will present the all-ages comedy, “You Can't Take It With You,” on Nov. 12, 13, and 14 at the Unionville High School auditorium. Curtain is 7 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.

• The Brandywine River Museum of Art presents Music On The Brandywine: Dizhou Zhao on Thursday, Nov. 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Born in China, Zhao began playing piano at the age of 4 and came to the U.S. in 1999 to study at the New England Conservatory, where he has earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. Zhao has won numerous international competitions. Tickets are $25, $20 for members; and $10 for students. Purchase tickets online at www.brandywine.org/museum/events or call 610-833-8326.

• Area residents are invited to the first public meeting of the newly formed Library Task Force, which will be held at the Kennett Township building on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 6:45 p.m.  The task force's mission is to help the community come together around building a new library, serving as a conduit for dialogue about how best to meet the library’s needs and offering residents a venue for participating in the library development process.

• The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting “I Paint My Life,” a presentation on Andrew Wyeth by his granddaughter, Victoria Browning Wyeth, on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Westtown School. The fundraiser also offers an opportunity to chat with Victoria Wyeth during a preview reception prior to the formal presentation, during which she will share copious anecdotes, display five “never-before-seen” works by her grandfather, and play his last in-person interview. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org

• The Nicholas Newlin Foundation invites the public to Lenses on Newlin, a community art show opening at 2 p.m. on Nov. 21 and running through Dec. 31. The show aims to raise awareness of the many facets of the historic Newlin Grist Mill and Park, by showcasing the artwork of community artists. Selected works feature topics in nature and history, including wildlife, park scenery, the grist mill, blacksmith shop, and people. Lenses on Newlin is part of Faces of Newlin, a series of presentations, walks and activities exploring the rich array of resources at the Newlin Grist Mill.

• Brandywine Christmas returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art on Friday, Nov. 27 and runs through Jan. 7 with the O-gauge model train display, the collection of rare antique dolls dressed in beautiful period clothing and thousands of whimsical critter tree ornaments. Events and programs will take place throughout the holiday season, from performances by area musicians and local school choirs, to a special Polar Express pajama night.  The museum will remain open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays in December, with holiday entertainment and programs.

• It’s a Steamin’ Thanksgiving at Auburn Heights. On Saturday, Nov. 28, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Marshall Steam Museum will offer a retreat from the usual Black Friday shopping frenzy by offering rides in the museum’s historic automobiles, train rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad, fresh popcorn and more. Rides tickets, which include four rides in the antique autos or Auburn Valley Railroad are $11 for ages 13 and up, $8 ages 12 and under (infants free). Rides Ticket admission is free for Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve members. Mansion tickets, which include a tour of two floors of Auburn Heights are $12 all ages. Combo tickets, covering it all — rides and mansion — are $19 ages 13 and up, $16 ages 12 and under (infants free).

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