Around Town Sept. 30

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 30, 2021

• Thinking about learning at Longwood? Capture autumn’s transformation with exclusive early morning opportunities to photograph amid golden light at Longwood Gardens. Join us for two sessions, spaced two weeks apart to beautifully capture how a short period of time can lead to a dramatic change in the autumn landscape. Complete your experience with online question-and-answer and lessons-learned sessions with experts. Capturing Fleeting Fall in our gardens onsite: Oct. 15 and 29, from 6–9 a.m. and online: November 8 and 15, 6–7 p.m. Register here by Oct. 12.

• A new exhibit is about to open at Barbara Moore Fine Art Gallery in the Chadds Ford Barn Shops. Along the Way — Their View features the works of Madeleine Kelly, Don Shoffner, and Tim Wadsworth. The exhibit opens Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 5-8 p.m. and continues through Oct. 31.

• The 2021 Newlin Series focuses on the history of women and work and is being presented virtually via Zoom. On Oct. 14, it’s “Making Sense of Women’s Textile Work in the Long 18th Century.” The lecture begins at 7 p.m. Emily Whitted and Eliza West share their expertise in women’s textile work in early America. Both expert craftspeople in their own right, West and Whitted will intertwine the stories of stitchers, knitters, and spinners found in the history books with their own hands-on knowledge of fiber and craft. This talk will explore the different types of textile work that women not only performed but also the blurred lines between domestic and professional labor. The 2021 Newlin Series programs are free, but pre-registration is required. Go here for registration and more information.

• The Chester County Art Association is pleased to announce the return of printmaking classes. Learn the ins and outs of screen printing and get hands-on with the opportunity to create screens using hand-drawn images, photographs, and computer-generated images. Whether a beginner, an intermediate, or a rusty professional looking to get back into printing, you’re covered. Visit CCAA for more information and registration!

• Greenbank Mills and Philips Farm are in their fifth year for their popular Folklore Friday series. For each Folklore Friday, people gather around the bonfire on the grounds of Greenbank Mills and get transported back in time through stories of folklore and history by gifted storytellers. This year’s programs take place every Friday evening in October, starting at 7 p.m. in front of the historic Philips Farmhouse on the grounds of Greenbank Mills. The programs are free to attend, but donations are appreciated. Bring your own chair and a blanket. Themed food and drinks will be available to purchase during the program.

• Concord Township joins Darlington Arts Center as part of Delco Arts Week on Oct. 9 fr0m noon to 4 p.m. at the township park on Smithbridge Road. The afternoon is dedicated to families participating in arts activities, painting a fall scape, and listening to live music. For more information, contact Eric Thompson, Darlington's executive director, at [email protected].

Take a walk on the dark side this Saturday. It's Chilling West Chester 2: A Dark History Walking Tour. Beginning at the Chester County History Center, the tour is approximately 1.5 miles. Guests will hear macabre stories from West Chester's history while visiting some notable downtown landmarks. These aren't just ghost stories; these are true tales of terror pulled from our archives. Tours will run on various dates during October, with the next scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The cost is $16. Go here for tickets.