- The Westtown Township Historical Commission will be presenting a public history talk, “Angelic Troublemaker: Bayard Rustin.” According to historian Dave Walter, Rustin was one of the people responsible for the 1963 “March on Washington.” Walter will present an overview of Rustin’s life and achievements, his non-violent protest tactics, and his sometimes-controversial collaborations with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders. It starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28 at the township building, 1039 Wilmington Pike. This free talk will last about an hour.
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Crack the code on endangered plants at Longwood Gardens this Saturday. This Saturday, Feb. 21, visitors to Longwood Gardens geta crack at “Cracking the Code on Endangered Plants.” Join Longwood Director of Conservation Horticulture and Collections Peter Zale, Ph.D., as he reveals how horticultural expertise fuels the preservation of rare and endangered species, from local landscapes to global ecosystems. Understanding how to grow plants—and helping them thrive—is one of the most powerful tools for protecting the plant diversity that surrounds us. The event begins at 1 p.m. and is free with garden admission.
Delaware County Symphony presents Fanfare for the New World, a symphony concert on Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. This is billed as a rich tapestry of American musical voices. William Grant Still’s vibrant Festive Overture opens the concert with rhythmic brilliance and uplifting spirit. Pianist Artem Tenkeli takes the stage for Edward MacDowell’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a sweeping Romantic masterpiece filled with lyricism and sparkling virtuosity. The orchestra then explores the heart of early American musical heritage through William Schuman’s beloved New England Triptych, before concluding with Duke Ellington’s Three Black Kings, a soulful and majestic tribute blending symphonic tradition with jazz-inflected color. Tickets start at $20 and are available here. The concert is at Neumann University Meagher Theatre –The Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center, One Neumann Drive in Aston.- In 2026, Concord Township Council is offering four $1000 scholarship awards. Open to any graduating high school student residing in Concord Township. Applications are due March 20. Visit the Scholarship Awards page of the Township website for more information.
POTUS comes to City Theater Company. - City Theater Company presents POTUS, a comedy by Selina Fillinger, from Feb. 27 to March 7. CTC brings this tour de force to our stage with an all-female ensemble that turns the political hilarious as they navigate a day in the White House. Rated R for adult content/situations and language. Tickets are available here.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
