Around Town March 5

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Elementary school students take a trip back in time to become bobbysoxers and disco queens during the annual fifth-grade dance at Hillendale Elementary School last Friday night.
Auditions for “The Emperor’s New Clothes" are Monday, March 9.

West Chester University’s WCU Live! Performing Arts Series is holding auditions to cast 50 local children, grades K-12, in Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Auditions will be held Monday, March 9, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 South High Street, West Chester. No advance preparation or experience is necessary. Go here to register to audition. For more information on participation requirements, go here. Performances are on Saturday, March 14, at 2 & 5 p.m. in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and seniors and can be purchased at http://wcupatix.com/wculive.

State Rep. Stephen Barrar will be hosting a demonstration of new voting machines at the Concord Township municipal building Monday, March 9, from 3-6 p.m.

Chadds Ford Elementary School will present its 71st annual Art Show & Sale March 20 and 21. The event, held at the school, will showcase more than 65 local and regional artists, and will once again include a visit from Karl J. Kuerner, whose family’s farm was the inspiration for many of the late Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. The adults-only opening reception Friday, March 20 from 7 to 10 p.m., will feature music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists, many of whom will be available to sign or personalize their work. The family-friendly exhibit and sale is Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New musical at Unionville High School.

Unionville High School presents "Into the Woods" on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 21 at 2 and 7 p.m. Stephen Sondheim’s witty, powerful score and James Lapine’s imaginative, darkly humorous book combine to make the Tony Award-winning a favorite among musical lovers and a timeless masterpiece. A cast of more than 60 students presents this production that brings together popular storybook characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. While everyone is familiar with the traditional fairytale ending of happily ever after, the student performers will have theatergoers on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the unexpected consequences when wishes come true. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 adults, $12 students/seniors at the door; and $5 matinee (door sale only). They’re available online at www.showtix4u.com/events/uhs.

The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Paint Out Chadds Ford art exhibit and sale featuring artworks from this year’s plein air event continues through March 13. More than 20 artists took part in the annual event that took place this year from Feb. 6-8.

Concord Township is now accepting applications for four $1000 scholarship awards. Open to any graduating high school student residing in Concord Township. Applications are due March 20. Visit the Scholarship Award page on the township website for more information.

 

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