Around Town Nov. 3

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 3, 2016

Pirate Adventure Day returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art on Sunday, Nov. 6.

• Concord Township will hold its annual Veterans’ Day ceremony at the American Hero Memorial on the township’s Smithbridge Road property near the Rachel Kohl Library this Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.

• Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6-8 pm is Ladies Night at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm. It’s an evening of socializing with samples to kick-off the holiday season. “Ugly” sweaters are encouraged. Raffles, goodie bags, demos, photo booth, and locally sourced refreshments and wine tasting. 610-793-3080.

• Pirate Adventure Day returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art with amazing pirate adventures for all ages on Sunday, Nov. 6. Create pirate-themed crafts, hunt for art treasures in the museum, meet the Pirates of Fortune's Folly, experience "Storytime Peter Pan" presented by Hedgerow Theatre, and new for 2016, sing along with folk musician Rick Spencer in a program of seafaring songs related to pirates and the great days of sail. All activities are included and museum admission is free. (See top photo.)

• The Chester County Historical Society is hosting the launch of “Man with a Backpack.” This memoir chronicles the life of the late Rob Lukens, CCHS’s former executive director, as he deals with the diagnosis of an aggressive form of stomach cancer. With a passion for history, Lukens intertwines his own struggles with those of historical figures and events, bringing a new perspective on his illness. As his health steadily declines, he finds a visionary, spiritual guide to assist him: a man with a backpack. The event, which will feature a host of speakers, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at CCHS, 225 North High Street in West Chester. The cost is $30 per person, and tickets are available at http://www.manwithabackpack.com. Proceeds will benefit the research nonprofit No Stomach for Cancer.

• La Comunidad Hispana is looking for bilingual, nursing volunteers to join the LCH outreach team as it provides free wellness checks to local mushroom farms and businesses. Bilingual volunteer nurses are needed to take vitals. Wellness checks are Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Contact Laura to learn more at 610-444-7550, etc. 256.

• Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library has announced that Reinier Baarsen, renowned senior curator of furniture at the acclaimed Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, will be the keynote speaker and co-chair of the 53rd annual Delaware Antiques Show. It will run from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. Celebrated as one of the most highly acclaimed antiques shows in the nation, this three-day event features the finest offerings from more than 60 distinguished dealers. General admission tickets are on sale now and are valid for all three days. For more information, a schedule of events, or ticket purchases, email das@winterthur.org, visit winterthur.org/das, or call 800-448-3883. The Chase Center on the Riverfront is located at 815 Justison Street in Wilmington.

• Sophocles' acclaimed drama “Antigone” will be brought to the stage by the Unionville Players under the direction of Dan Lipowitz. In essence, this is the story of what occurs when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force. One woman's brave attempt to go against the decree of the mighty King Creon wreaks disaster. Come and watch the tale unfold at the Unionville High auditorium on Nov. 10, 11, and 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the UHS Main Office. The Unionville Players would like to invite all seniors in the community to a special free performance at the UHS auditorium on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.