• Mt. Cuba Center is offering a class on wool flower art this Saturday, Feb. 19 (snow date is Feb. 26), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $49. Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of 3-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer shows you how to create beautiful floral designs using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed session of crafting. Leave with your own hoop-framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience is needed. Please bring your lunch. Register here.

• The Brandywine River Museum of Art will hold a special discussion on a recently acquired Horace Pippin work, Gas Alarm Outpost, Argonne, on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Moderated by Brandywine Curator Audrey Lewis, the program will feature Dr. Anne Monahan, author of Horace Pippin: American Modern and Dr. Jeffrey Sammons, professor of history at New York University and co-author with John H. Morrow, Jr. of Harlem’s Rattlers and the Great War: The Undaunted 369th Regiment and the African American Quest for Equality. The program is “pay what you wish” and will be offered online on Zoom. Go here to pay and to register.

• Take a walk among the birds at Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited-Concordville have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of birdlife. This is a monthly naturalist-led walk through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. Families and beginners are welcome for these free bird walks. Participants should meet in front of the Visitor Center. Bring your binoculars.

• The Kennett Symphony will hold a special Reimagined Symphony on Saturday, March 19, at the Mendenhall Inn. Showtime is 1 p.m. and runs until 2 p.m. Performance pieces include Sinfonia from Olimpiade by Giovanni Pergolesi, and Pulcinella Suite by Igor Stravinsky. There will also be commentary by Music Director Michael Hall. With seating around the orchestra, viewers get a unique perspective in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for first-timers, those who haven’t been to a symphony concert before. Tickets are $50 in advance for adults, $55 the day of the concert, $10 for students up to the age of 18. There is also a $6 order fee. Buy tickets here.

• Opera Philadelphia is getting back on stage at the Academy of Music with performances of Rigoletto in April and May. Verdi’s tragedy has not been performed by Opera Philadelphia in 15 years. It’s also the first time Opera Philadelphia has been on the academy stage since September of 2019. Performances are scheduled for April 29 and May 1, 6, and 8. Go here for ticketing information.

 

 

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