• A new exhibit is about to open at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. From May 25 through Oct. 13, the museum will show 22 works by Peter Paone, a Philadelphia artist, teacher and printmaker. He won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in the 1960s for his prints and feels that the medium, especially etching, was critical to his artistic development. The exhibit, In Shadows’ Embrace, focuses on this early period of Paone’s career, offering a close look at his printmaking practice.
• The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) and the Delaware County Parks and Recreation Department are gearing up for the 2024 Delaware County Senior Games. This popular Olympic-style competition offers senior athletes and active older residents a chance to display their athletic prowess and compete for medals in various sporting events. The games, which run from Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 21, promote social and physical activity among seniors, encouraging them to achieve their personal best. For more information or to register, residents can call the Parks and Recreation Department at 610-891-4663 or COSA at 610-490-1300.
• On Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1, The Savoy Company will perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Grand Duke at Longwood Gardens. The operetta is billed as “a tale of love, politics, and mistaken identity sprinkled with Gilbert’s razor-like wit and Sullivan’s enchanting melodies.” Actors overthrow the government and take over. A statutory duel ensues. What could possibly go wrong? Showtimes are 8:30 p.m. both nights. Buy tickets here.
• Chester County students will gather to perform their versions of Shakespearean classics at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre in West Chester on Wednesday, May 22. The event, which is free to attend and open to the public, celebrates Shakespearean literature while providing an avenue for students to perform their interpretations of classic stories, provided that their performances stay within the main themes of the original plays. To learn more about the Chester County Shakespeare Festival, please visit www.cciu.org/shakespeare.
• Mt. Cuba Center will be exploring Native Plants of Summer during six Wednesdays beginning May 29. Participating in the program can learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking a Certificate in Ecological Gardening must take the onsite exam. Garden tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Six Wednesdays: May 29 through July 10, though there will be no class on July 3. (Optional exam: Wednesday, July 17). The cost is $205. Learn more and register here.
• On Sunday, June 9, Kennett Summerfest Wine and Food Festival returns. Summerfest brings the finest Brandywine Valley wines and culinary delights together amidst a refined festival ambiance, including live music and a curated selection of artisan vendors, nestled in the heart of Kennett Square. Summerfest runs from 3-7 pm. In the 100 block of S. Broad Street. This is an adult-only event, participants must be at least 21 years of age. IDs will be checked. For tickets and more information, go here.
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