Around Town July 20

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 20, 2023

• A new exhibit of unseen Andrew Wyeth Art, Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth will soon open at The Brandywine River Museum of Art. The exhibit features 38 never before seen abstract watercolors and includes rare archival documents that show Wyeth’s encounters with abstract expressionism and geometric abstraction. Abstract Flash runs from July 29 through Feb. 18.

• Pennsbury Township supervisors enacted a new parking ordinance for Constitution Drive in Chadds Ford Knoll. In January the board made it illegal to park on the street, but that has been rescinded and on-street parking will be permitted. However, Constitution Drive will be listed as a snow emergency route so parking will be restricted during winter weather storms.

Spy Day is July 29 at the Chester County History Center.

• Chester County was once a hotbed for spies. Gen. George Washington's spy ring was even headquartered in Chester County at one point. On Saturday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., youngsters can take part in Spy Day at the Chester County History Center. Children get the chance to learn to read and write in cipher and code, find hidden messages in everyday objects, explore the science of invisible ink, and develop their own secret identities. They'll also learn about real spies who operated in the area during the 18th century and beyond. Space will be limited to provide the best atmosphere for our participants. The cost is $7 for kids 6-18, $9 for adults. Go here for tickets and more information.

Pop-up jewelry and a make-and-take jewelry event will be at Galer Estates Vineyard & Winery on Aug. 6.

• Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery will hold a pop-up jewelry event featuring six jewelry artists from the Chester County Craft Guild on Sunday, Aug. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. During the event, there will be a “Make & Take” jewelry workshop where visitors can make their own jewelry under the guidance of guild craftsmen. That portion of the day runs from 2-3:30 p.m. and costs $35. Go here to get more information or to register.

• The Philadelphia Orchestra will be performing at Longwood Gardens on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. It’s billed as an evening of “Bach, Mendelssohn, and more,” and features Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4. The orchestra will be performing in Longwood’s Open Air Theatre. For more information and tickets, go here.

• The third annual Patriotic Pet Parade in Concord Township went off without a hitch last week. There was no official count on how many dogs took part but Allison O’Donoghue, the special events chair for the Parks and Rec Committee, said it was their best parade yet. There were four horses, two goats, and a guinea pig that showed up but did not walk in the parade.