Around town Dec. 3

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 3, 2015

• Darlington Arts Center in Concord Township invites the community to a free Holiday Arts Party on Sunday, Dec. 6 starting at 2:30 p.m. The party will display music, art, dance, and drama and celebrate Darlington’s mission – Every Art for Everyone. The party kicks off with an art gallery and reception for local artist Lauren Litwa Holden, a longtime resident of Wawa. Her collection of watercolor and oil paintings will be on display through the month. The community is invited to meet the artist, view the work, and enjoy free wine and cheese at the reception. At 3 p.m., a student recital featuring Darlington’s music students will begin. Then, at 4 p.m., Darlington will host its first ever Holiday Jam.

• The West Chester Band, a 65-musician, all-volunteer community concert band, will present a festive holiday concert on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of West Chester. Directed by Joseph Gehring, the band will perform with the Chancel Choir of the Methodist Church, directed by Mike Muzzo. Holiday favorites both old and new will be performed, ending with a joyful carol sing-along. Come enjoy the sounds of the season and get in the holiday spirit. Tickets are available at the door at $10 for general admission, $7 for seniors/students, and free for children under 6. To learn more about the West Chester Band, visit www.wcband.org.

• Concord Township supervisors will hold two meetings on the 2016 budget. The first meeting is a preliminary budget review scheduled for 5 p.m. on Dec. 8. The second meeting, during which the budget will be adopted, is 6 p.m. on Dec. 15.

• Santa has scheduled his yearly trips on a Longwood Fire Co. truck to the areas served by the fire company. All of the trips begin at 9 a.m.; the schedule covers Kennett Township on Saturday, Dec. 12; Pennsbury on Sunday, Dec. 13; Pocopson on Saturday, Dec. 19; and East Marlborough on Sunday, Dec. 20.

• Now through Dec. 27, Hedgerow Theatre continues its holiday tradition with its 23rd annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” with a world-premiere adaptation written by Artistic Director Jared Reed. Adult ticket prices for Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday shows are $34; Monday through Thursday and Saturday twilight shows are $29. There is a $3 discount for seniors. Tickets for those 30 and under are $20 and $15 for students with valid ID. For groups of 10 or more, tickets are $18. Members can purchase half-price tickets for all shows. Prices include all fees and are subject to change. For reservations or more info, call 610-565-4211 or visit www.HedgerowTheatre.org. Hedgerow Theatre is located at 64 Rose Valley Road in Rose Valley.

• The library at the Chester County Historical Society will be closed during the entire month of January for “Big Dig” Part II. During the Big Dig’s debut last year, the staff reorganized collections and shelves, made fascinating discoveries, and greatly improved library functioning. The historical society will offer free access to the museum, located at 225 N. High St. in West Chester, during this time. For more information, visit http://chestercohistorical.org.