• From 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, youngsters aged 2-8 can embark on an adventurous trek through the Brandywine River Museum of Art seeking inspiration for a fantastical craft. It’s Fantastic Journeys with David Wesner. Wiesner is a three-time winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children. It’s part of the Discover The Art of Stories presented by PNC Arts Alive in four Thursday morning workshops. The cost s $5 for a non-member child. To register go here https://335.blackbaudhosting.com/335/Museum-Explorers—Fantastic-Journeys—725-1000 for the 10 a.m. adventure or here https://335.blackbaudhosting.com/335/Museum-Explorers—Fantastic-Journeys—725-1100 for 11 a.m.
• It’s Paint the Folly at Painters Folly next week. On July 25, from 9n a.m. to 4 p.m., artists are invited to tour and paint the home and grounds on Route 1 in Chadds Ford Township. The property is just east of the Gilpin House that’s parts of the Brandywine Battlefield Park. Artists need to register by 4 p.m. Monday, July 22 by contacting Chadds Ford Township Administrator Matt DiFilippo at 610-388-8800, ext. 106, or by email at adm@chaddsfordpa.gov. Registration is $25.
• The next Wednesday free concert at Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square is July 24 featuring Mighty Joe Castro & The Cavemen with their “Modern Sounds in Rockabilly.” Heavily influenced by the sound of rockabilly as well as ‘50s rock-n-roll and doo-wop, the band takes that vintage rock and roll sound but updates it with a modern lyrical approach and a healthy dose of post-modern guitar effects. The show runs from 7-9 p.m.
• Apollo 11 Documentary is the movie at Upton! on July 22 in honor of the 5oth anniversary of the men on the moon. Crafted from never before seen footage, this film takes us straight to the heart of the NASA mission that put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. A post-film discussion is planned. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Showtime is 7 p.m. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is at 226 North High Street, West Chester. Purchase tickets at UptownWestChester.org, at the box office or call 610.356.ARTS(2787).
PAWS for People will be holding two training sessions in August for potential pet therapy teams. The first session is 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 3 at Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road in Hockessin, and the second is 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 17 at Cadia Rehab Silverside, 3322 Silverside Road in Wilmington. Both sessions are required. Anyone with a gentle, people-friendly pet who is interested in volunteering time to work with children and adults with varying needs. Therapy teams consist of one volunteer and one pet who have both completed rigorous training and testing. Visitation sites range from nursing homes and hospitals to schools and libraries, with a wide variety of programs including eldercare, psychiatric support, developmental disabilities, literacy skills development and many more. Pre-registration is required. Go to www.pawsforpeople.org or call 302-351-5622 for more information.
• The Friends Folk Club presents the Tongue In Cheek Jazz Band on Friday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band is Baltimore’s premier hot jazz band that honors both tradition and innovation in this classic music. Their sounds range from Rag Time to Big Band Swing to the Hot Jazz of 30’s Paris. It’s neo-traditional American jazz. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items which will be given to the local area food cupboards.Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert will start at 7:30 PM. The concert will be held at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 116 Lancaster Pike Oxford, PA 19363. For more information call: 610-869-8076. Email: friendsfolkclub@aol.com or visit https://www.tncjazz.com/music
