Around Town Sept. 25

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 24, 2014

• The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the right lane would be closed on the U.S. Route 322 (Downingtown Pike) Bridge over the east branch of the Brandywine Creek in East Bradford and West Bradford Townships, Chester County, on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25-26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a bridge inspection. Motorists are advised to allow more time for travel during the bridge inspections because slowdowns will occur.

• Monday, Oct. 6 is the last day to register or change party affiliation for the general election in November.

• Now through Feb. 8, the Brandywine River Museum of Art is featuring “Andrew Wyeth: Lines of Thought,” an exhibit of Wyeth’s drawings that provide a glimpse into the artist’s creative process. Each drawing is part of the process Wyeth used to work out his vision for his paintings. Many were sketched outdoors and reveal Wyeth's immediate response to figures or objects in a composition. The exhibition includes 23 drawings and three paintings.

• The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is holding a fund-raising mixer on Sept. 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event includes an evening of wine tasting by Galer Estate Winery with cheese and breads at The Hickman, followed by music, drinks, desserts and a fresh show of great art at CCAA. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple. To buy tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-caring-place-home-neighborhood-town-tickets-12423756791 or phone 610-696-5600 ext. 13.

• Darlington Arts Center in Concord Township invites the community to a free Back to School Arts Party on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 6-8 p.m. The party celebrates music, art, dance, and drama and will include exciting performances and exhibits from Darlington’s professional teaching artists, plus a collaborative community art project. Free refreshments will also be provided. The party kicks off with a Teaching Artist Recital, featuring a variety of classical and contemporary pieces that range from a Brahms waltz to variations on a theme from Disney’s Frozen.

• The Chester County Health Department is reminding people to spread the word, not the flu and get their flu shots. Flu vaccine is available by appointment for adults and children over the age of 6 months on the following days: Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Costs for the vaccine range from $25 to $45 depending on the age of the person. To make an appointment, go to https://www.bdhclinics.com/?clinicorgid=28

• The Brandywine River Museum of Art will hold a violin concert featuring Nikki Chooi, who will play on the 1700 "Taft" Stradivari violin, accompanied by pianist Henry Kramer. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. Tickets are $12, $10 for museum members, and $6 for students through Sept. 29. After that date, tickets are $25, $20 and $10 respectively. Tickets may be purchased by phoning 610-388-8326 or visiting http://www.brandywinemuseumshop.org/Events.aspx

• Registrations are being accepted for the Kennett Area Park and Recreation Jr. Basketball League. Boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 are invited to play in this fun and competitive league. Any child who would like to play is welcome and will make a team. Evaluations will be held in November. Practices will begin in December, and the league will run through mid-March. All games and practices are played in local Kennett schools. Anyone with questions can call 610-444-6314 or email kaprb@verizon.net. To register, visit www.bluedemonssports.org.

• Local author and Unionville High School English teacher Jodi E. Byrne will hold a book signing at the Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester. Jodi has written a trilogy about the lives of survivors of an apocalyptic event. Beginning in Chester County the story takes the survivors on a journey that challenges everything they know. The book "Dead Land" is the first in the series and Jodi will be on hand to sign your copy. The second book "Hollow Land" will be released in late November and there will be a release party on Dec. 5 at the Galer Estate from 5-8 pm. More details to come.