Author: Press Release

Orchids take center stage at Longwood Jan. 23-March 31.

Longwood Gardens transforms its majestic conservatory into an Orchid Extravaganza January 23-March 31. The horticultural showplace near Kennett Square, celebrates the “divas” of the plant world with thousands of orchid blooms, displays and special exhibits throughout its famed 4- acre conservatory. The award-winning Orchid Curtain returns, fashioned this year with dazzling purple Phalaenopsis, in addition to stunning displays of orchids in planting beds, containers and…

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N.C. Wyeth exhibit at BRM begins in March

Landscapes painted in a variety of impressionist styles and other works by N.C. Wyeth--originally exhibited at the Philadelphia Sketch Club in 1912-- will be on view at the Brandywine River Museum from March 20 through May 23, 2010.  N. C. Wyeth and the Philadelphia Sketch Club brings together many of the paintings Wyeth selected for his début exhibition and presents a fascinating glimpse into early…

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Brandywine River Museum events’ schedule

The Brandywine River Museum has prepared an exciting array of exhibitions and events for 2010. The following is the schedule for January through June.   Laugh Lines: Cartoons and Caricatures from the CollectionJanuary 23 - March 14Winter Weekends for FamiliesJanuary 30 - February 28Read-Aloud Tours for Young ChildrenFebruary 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4 & 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Free Sunday Mornings in MarchMarch 7, 14, 21…

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Longwood Gardens releases 2010 lineup of Continuing Education Classes.

New Floral Fun Classes, exclusive Back Door Tours, never-before offered Certificate courses and a look at native wildflowers are just a few of the inspiring, hands-on courses and interesting classes Longwood Gardens’ Continuing Education is offering in 2010. The complete Course Catalog of classes, lectures and workshops is available now at Longwood Gardens or by calling 610-388-1000 ext. 559.  Choose from a wide variety of…

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Christmas in Miniature opens Dec. 2

The Chadds Ford Gallery presents its 28th annual Christmas in Miniature exhibit opening Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1- 8:00 p.m. The exhibit will continue through Dec.1. Original framed art, created in miniature for Holiday gift giving, that are painted in different styles, subjects and medium by over 55 established and Award winning artists; the artwork is priced from $65.00 to $500.00. The 55 Regional, National, International…

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A Longwood Gardens Christmas begins Nov.26

Come to wonder and be amazed during a Longwood Gardens Christmas November 26, 2009 through January 10, 2010.  The horticulture showplace near Kennett Square, PA dazzles young and old with spectacular floral displays, stunning trees, holiday music, 500,000 outdoor lights, dancing fountains and ice skating under the stars. Admission to the display is by Timed Ticket only, with tickets issued for specific dates and times.…

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