• The Rachel Kohl Library will present Bonfire of the Ballet Girls on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 2-3 p.m. in the Community Room. In the 19th century, the ballerina was the symbol of grace and beauty was the ballerina, in her gauzy white costume; meanwhile, the height of modernity on stage was gas illumination. The combination of the two could sometimes spell disaster for the ballerina, the theater, and the audience. This lecture explores the system of poverty, exploitation, and desperation which ultimately resulted in the fiery deaths of nine dancers in Philadelphia and dozens more around the world. This program will be presented by Jennifer L. Green of the Chester County History Center and author of Dark History of Penn's Woods. Registration is encouraged but not required.
• West Chester University is producing the regional premiere of the new opera called Alice Tierney, written by Old City resident Melissa Dunphy. The story is based on Old City historical events. A woman named Alice Tierney was murdered in the late 1800s on a property that Dunphy owns. Dunphy is an alum of West Chester. She is an up-and-coming composer The opera is Nov. 15 and 16 in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are $5 and are available here. Students, faculty, staff, and children under 11 enjoy free tickets with proper ID.
• Chester County Art Association is holding a crafting marathon for school-age children on Dec. 7. from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At the Craftapalooza event, each child will have the opportunity to make four age-appropriate projects that can be used as holiday decorations or gifts for a special someone in their life. The only special skill required of participants is the willingness to try something new. Professional artists will lead each activity, which includes painting precast ceramics, acrylic paint pouring, jewelry making, and yarn art, with volunteers available to lend assistance. To register for Craftapoolza, and to check out the other offerings at CCAA, go to chestercountyarts.org. Tuition for Craftapalooza is $40, $30 for members. Chester County Art Association is located at 100 North Bradford Ave., West Chester, PA 19382.
• The late season is the time to learn the Ecology of Mt. Cuba’s Meadow, at Mt. Cuba. Learn about the plant species and wildlife that thrive in the ecosystem services of a meadow. Tour the meadow in all its glory and learn about the key plant species and their wildlife associations. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $29. Register here.
• The event is five months away, but The Grand in Wilmington is already promoting and selling tickets for a performance by Dweezil Zappa, the son of legendary musician Frank Zappa. Dweezil Zappa The Rox(Postroph)Y Tour is scheduled for April 12, 2025. Currently, tickets start at $61 and are available here.
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