Mar
20
Wed
For the Birds: Birding Walks @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Mar 20 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Park in the Visitor Parking Lot and meet at the Picnic House (the small building at the far end of the lot). Walks start promptly at scheduled time. In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4864 by 7:00 am on the morning of the walk.

Register now

Join us for birding walks on April 17May 1May 15, and June 19.

Delaware Valley Art League Membership Meeting @ Newtown Presbyterian Church
Mar 20 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

DVAL's monthly membership meeting will be held Wednesday, March 20th from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm.  Following the membership meeting, a demonstration by mixed media artist Monique Sarkessian will take place.  Meetings and demonstrations are free and open to the public.  All are welcome to attend.

Book Club
Mar 20 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rachel Kohl

Evening Book Club

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for our Evening Book Club! New members are always welcome.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Library: Rachel Kohl Community Library
Audience:   Adults     New Adult     Seniors 
Categories:  Book Discussion 
Mar
21
Thu
House of Style Weekend @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Mar 21 – Mar 31 all-day

Get inspired to create or elevate your very own house of style. Featured guest and fashion designer B Michael will inspire with an unveiling of his new book, Muse, and with stories from his long career dressing clients with the world’s best fashion houses. Enjoy the special Stylish Suites Tour, a wine tasting, a terrarium workshop, and more.

Thursday, March 21

Stylish Suites | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm

Henry Francis du Pont applied his connoisseur’s eye and incomparable flair for design as he created the rooms at Winterthur. This one-hour guided tour will explore guest bedroom suites and stylish interiors on the first and sixth floors of his former home.

Riedel Sensory Workshop | 6:00-7:30 pm

Join us for a fascinating wine seminar featuring Riedel crystal and delicious wines. Learn how the shape of the glass influences the perception and enjoyment of wine.

Friday, March 22

A Garden House of Style: In Progress! | 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Drop by the historic Head House to see the work in progress by garden staff preparing for spring. You’ll see containers being prepared to showcase spring flowers and seeds started to transplant to a nearby area, where their blooms will dazzle in the summer. Located next to the greenhouses, the Head House is a working space for today’s gardening staff, originally used by Henry Francis du Pont’s gardeners.

Stylish Suites | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm

Henry Francis du Pont applied his connoisseur’s eye and incomparable flair for design as he created the rooms at Winterthur. This one-hour guided tour will explore guest bedroom suites and stylish interiors on the first and sixth floors of his former home.

An Evening with B Michael | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Acclaimed fashion designer B Michael will inspire you with stories from his long career dressing some of Hollywood’s most famous clients, notably Cicely Tyson. He will describe his decades-long friendship with Tyson, forged over experiences dressing her for the Academy Awards, White House functions, and events with celebrities like Sidney Poitier, Barack Obama, Whitney Houston, Oprah, and others.  The talk will be followed by a meet-and-greet with a sparkling toast and a signing of his new book, Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me: A Relationship Forged in Fashion.

Saturday, March 23

A Garden House of Style: In Progress! | 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Drop by the historic Head House to see the work in progress by garden staff preparing for spring. You’ll see containers being prepared to showcase spring flowers and seeds started to transplant to a nearby area, where their blooms will dazzle in the summer. Located next to the greenhouses, the Head House is a working space for today’s gardening staff, originally used by Henry Francis du Pont’s gardeners.

Stylish Suites | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm

Henry Francis du Pont applied his connoisseur’s eye and incomparable flair for design as he created the rooms at Winterthur. This one-hour guided tour will explore guest bedroom suites and stylish interiors on the first and sixth floors of his former home.

Victorian Terrarium Workshop | 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Get inspired by Henry Francis du Pont’s mastery of bringing the outdoors inside and immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of Victorian aesthetics as we guide you through the process of crafting your very own terrarium masterpiece.

Sunday, March 24

Stylish Suites | 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm

Henry Francis du Pont applied his connoisseur’s eye and incomparable flair for design as he created the rooms at Winterthur. This one-hour guided tour will explore guest bedroom suites and stylish interiors on the first and sixth floors of his former home.

Mar
23
Sat
Atmospheric OPEN GALLERY HOURS @ Aston Mills Arts
Mar 23 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

View our current exhibit Atmospheric featuring art from over 50 local artists, featuring soft changes in light, color, and atmosphere. Surround yourself with soft beauty. Purchase a unique handmade work and bring the soft beauty of our exhibit home while supporting local artists.

Exhibiting Artists:12bearZart | Curt Bare, Albena Artist, Ann Guidera-Matey, Anne Mitchell Reid, Arianna Harder Art, Barbara Rizza Mellin, Beverly Ann Kratzel, Celia Abrams, Cindy Tibbetts, Courtney Messina, Emie Hughes, Estelle Carraz-Bernabei, Ginny Cave, JP Feenstra, JoAnn Moy | Fine Art, Joan Sobel Art, John Lloyd, Katey Carlis, Katie Brown / katiegirlcreates , Kathy Agostinelli, Karen Collins / Kat Collins, Kelly Murray, Lee Muslin, Linda Povey, MCruzPaints, Mara Effects, Marie Tosto, Megan Lee Wenger, Nancy Ford Gore, Nina Yocom, Pat Scarano Art, Perennial Tapestries , Pottery Connection LLC, proFOUNDARTcreations, Rebecca Jacob, Rebecca Yurkevicz, Rita Reisser, Robin Sesan Art, Sara Fry, Sarah O’Brien, Sharon Jessar Art, Susan O'Reilly Studio, LLC , Scott Sneddon/StudioSned, Stephen Marvin/Manatee, Studio LeRoi, The Works of Tamarah, Veronica Batter, Skip Gosnell Artworks & Design

Mar
24
Sun
Atmospheric OPEN GALLERY HOURS @ Aston Mills Arts
Mar 24 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

View our current exhibit Atmospheric featuring art from over 50 local artists, featuring soft changes in light, color, and atmosphere. Surround yourself with soft beauty. Purchase a unique handmade work and bring the soft beauty of our exhibit home while supporting local artists.

Exhibiting Artists:12bearZart | Curt Bare, Albena Artist, Ann Guidera-Matey, Anne Mitchell Reid, Arianna Harder Art, Barbara Rizza Mellin, Beverly Ann Kratzel, Celia Abrams, Cindy Tibbetts, Courtney Messina, Emie Hughes, Estelle Carraz-Bernabei, Ginny Cave, JP Feenstra, JoAnn Moy | Fine Art, Joan Sobel Art, John Lloyd, Katey Carlis, Katie Brown / katiegirlcreates , Kathy Agostinelli, Karen Collins / Kat Collins, Kelly Murray, Lee Muslin, Linda Povey, MCruzPaints, Mara Effects, Marie Tosto, Megan Lee Wenger, Nancy Ford Gore, Nina Yocom, Pat Scarano Art, Perennial Tapestries , Pottery Connection LLC, proFOUNDARTcreations, Rebecca Jacob, Rebecca Yurkevicz, Rita Reisser, Robin Sesan Art, Sara Fry, Sarah O’Brien, Sharon Jessar Art, Susan O'Reilly Studio, LLC , Scott Sneddon/StudioSned, Stephen Marvin/Manatee, Studio LeRoi, The Works of Tamarah, Veronica Batter, Skip Gosnell Artworks & Design

Mar
26
Tue
Spring Fling
Mar 26 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Each day features a themed craft, activity or demonstration, and a planted seed to take home.

Tuesday—Birds. Build a birdhouse and take home a sunflower.

Wednesday—Bees. Meet Winterthur’s beekeeper and take home a bee-friendly plant.

Thursday—Meet Winterthur’s goats and take home a radish.

Friday—Flowers. Make a flower crown and other crafts and take home a native wildflower.

Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free.

 

Mar
27
Wed
Spring Fling
Mar 27 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Each day features a themed craft, activity or demonstration, and a planted seed to take home.

Tuesday—Birds. Build a birdhouse and take home a sunflower.

Wednesday—Bees. Meet Winterthur’s beekeeper and take home a bee-friendly plant.

Thursday—Meet Winterthur’s goats and take home a radish.

Friday—Flowers. Make a flower crown and other crafts and take home a native wildflower.

Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free.

 

Mar
28
Thu
Spring Fling
Mar 28 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Each day features a themed craft, activity or demonstration, and a planted seed to take home.

Tuesday—Birds. Build a birdhouse and take home a sunflower.

Wednesday—Bees. Meet Winterthur’s beekeeper and take home a bee-friendly plant.

Thursday—Meet Winterthur’s goats and take home a radish.

Friday—Flowers. Make a flower crown and other crafts and take home a native wildflower.

Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free.

 

Mar
29
Fri
Spring Fling
Mar 29 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Each day features a themed craft, activity or demonstration, and a planted seed to take home.

Tuesday—Birds. Build a birdhouse and take home a sunflower.

Wednesday—Bees. Meet Winterthur’s beekeeper and take home a bee-friendly plant.

Thursday—Meet Winterthur’s goats and take home a radish.

Friday—Flowers. Make a flower crown and other crafts and take home a native wildflower.

Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free.

 

Apr
2
Tue
Spring Fling
Apr 2 @ 10:00 AM – Apr 5 @ 2:00 PM

Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Each day features a themed craft, activity or demonstration, and a planted seed to take home.

Tuesday—Birds. Build a birdhouse and take home a sunflower.

Wednesday—Bees. Meet Winterthur’s beekeeper and take home a bee-friendly plant.

Thursday—Meet Winterthur’s goats and take home a radish.

Friday—Flowers. Make a flower crown and other crafts and take home a native wildflower.

Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free.

Purchase tickets.

Apr
5
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Apr 5 @ 5:00 PM
Apr
10
Wed
Winterthur Wine Circle @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Apr 10 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bordeaux Sensory Tasting

March 10 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Have you ever smelled or tasted something in a wine but can’t pinpoint the familiar scent or taste? It takes practice to be able to detect these flavors, and that’s where sensory tastings help. During this tasting, explore sights, flavors, and aromas of wine from some of the top regions in France as you begin to learn how to focus on specific elements of wine. Winterthur Cottage Cafe.

Wine Educational Talk with Dave Govatos of Swigg

April 10 | 6:00-7:30 pm

Join us at Swigg, a curated bottle shop in Wilmington. Owner David Govatos will take you on a journey through Bordeaux in his educational wine talk. At Swigg, he highlights wine producers that practice “farm-to-glass,” making wines with minimal intervention that truly show a sense of place, or “terroir.” Swigg is located in the Independence Mall, 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE.

$100 per person, includes both workshops. Individual workshops are not available. Registration required; limited capacity. 

Register now.

These are the first events in the new Winterthur Wine Circle series. Discussions will be led by Abigail Miller, associate manager of audience engagement, who has a master’s degree in wine marketing from Penn State and is studying for her Level III qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

Apr
11
Thu
Portrait Art Show Opening Reception in Newtown Square @ SALIIM PROJECTS
Apr 11 @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

SALIIM PROJECTS is proud to present “Well Within: Portraits by Sarah Fantuzzo, Alpha Massaquoi Jr, and Karla Pankratz” a three-person exhibition of artists. While the exhibition celebrates the excellence of these local talents, the show highlights the ways these artists explore and speak about themselves, their loved ones, and surroundings through their figurative representations. The drawings and paintings exhibited in dialogue demonstrate how capacious and complex the artistic language of portraiture can be and the genre’s power to illuminate how we engage, feel, and view the world around us.

The exhibition opening reception will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 5 PM to 7:30 PM, providing an opportunity for art enthusiasts and the local community to gather and engage with the artists and their work. Attendees can expect an evening of inspiration, dialogue, and celebration of creativity.

 

“Well Within: Portraits by Sarah Fantuzzo, Alpha Massaquoi Jr, and Karla Pankratz”

April 11 – May 18, 2024

Opening Reception: Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 5 - 7:30 PM

Free Admission, Every art lover is welcome.

SALIIM PROJECTS | 3715 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Any questions, info@saliimprojects.com or  (484) 424-9896

Ample parking in the back side of the building.

Apr
17
Wed
For the Birds: Birding Walks @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Apr 17 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Park in the Visitor Parking Lot and meet at the Picnic House (the small building at the far end of the lot). Walks start promptly at scheduled time. In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4864 by 7:00 am on the morning of the walk.

Register now.

Join us for birding walks on May 1May 15, and June 19.

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Book Club
Apr 17 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rachel Kohl

Evening Book Club

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for our Evening Book Club! New members are always welcome.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Library: Rachel Kohl Community Library
Audience:   Adults     New Adult     Seniors 
Categories:  Book Discussion 
Apr
27
Sat
Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Walk for Paws @ West Goshen Community Park
Apr 27 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Brandywine Valley SPCA's Walk for Paws is back April 27, 2024 at West Goshen Community Park. This pawsome day of family fun kicks off with a 5K color run, a 1K walk led by Fox29’s Sue Serio, and yoga with puppies! The festivities continue with live music, vendors, food trucks, a pet costume contest, kid fun zone, a dog lure course, dock diving dogs, and so much more! Run, walk or downward dog your way to register today and take advantage of early bird registration special, until March 27! Walkforpaws.com 

May
1
Wed
For the Birds: Birding Walks @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
May 1 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Park in the Visitor Parking Lot and meet at the Picnic House (the small building at the far end of the lot). Walks start promptly at scheduled time. In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4864 by 7:00 am on the morning of the walk.

Register now.

Join us for birding walks on May 15 and June 19,

May
2
Thu
Off the Shelf Series: Books-a-Buzz
May 2 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Explore works in the library that feature insects with Allie Alvis, special collections curator. See dresses embellished with beetle wings, discover how scientists classify insects, learn how to spot the work of a bookworm, and explore how our many-legged friends appear as decorative motifs throughout the centuries. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants.

May
3
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
May 3 @ 5:00 PM
May
15
Wed
Book Club
May 15 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rachel Kohl

Evening Book Club

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for our Evening Book Club! New members are always welcome.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Library: Rachel Kohl Community Library
Audience:   Adults     New Adult     Seniors 
Categories:  Book Discussion 
Jun
7
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Jun 7 @ 5:00 PM
Jun
19
Wed
Book Club
Jun 19 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rachel Kohl

Evening Book Club

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for our Evening Book Club! New members are always welcome.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Library: Rachel Kohl Community Library
Audience:   Adults     New Adult     Seniors 
Categories:  Book Discussion 
Jul
5
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Jul 5 @ 5:00 PM
Jul
17
Wed
Book Club
Jul 17 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rachel Kohl

Evening Book Club

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for our Evening Book Club! New members are always welcome.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Library: Rachel Kohl Community Library
Audience:   Adults     New Adult     Seniors 
Categories:  Book Discussion 
Jul
27
Sat
Rose Squared Art Show at the Chase Center on the Riverfront @ Chase Center on the Riverfront
Jul 27 @ 10:00 AM – Jul 28 @ 5:00 PM

Chase Center on the Riverfront

Rose Squared Art Shows presents more than 100 artists at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington DE July 27-28, 2024. This event showcases both fine art and fine craft with works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography.

Show hours 10-5 Saturday and Sunday

This gorgeous indoor, air-conditioned event space will feature artists from across the country, many of which only exhibit at indoor events. With a café on site, restaurants within walking distance, multiple hotel options and ample free parking, this is a MUST DO EVENT! Plan to spend the day or the weekend on the Riverfront.

815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Aug
2
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Aug 2 @ 5:00 PM
Aug
21
Wed
Book Club
Aug 21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rachel Kohl

Evening Book Club

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for our Evening Book Club! New members are always welcome.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Library: Rachel Kohl Community Library
Audience:   Adults     New Adult     Seniors 
Categories:  Book Discussion 
Sep
6
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Sep 6 @ 5:00 PM
Sep
14
Sat
Rose Squared Art Show at Ludwig’s Corner @ Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Arena
Sep 14 @ 10:00 AM – Sep 15 @ 5:00 PM

Ludwig’s Corner

Rose Squared Art Shows presents more than 100 artisans at its inaugural Ludwig’s Corner Art Show September 14-15, 2024.  This event showcases both fine art and fine craft with works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography. Plan to spend the day and enjoy a selection of food trucks and breweries.

Shoe hours 10-5 Saturday and Sunday rain or shine

Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Arena resides along the Rt 100 corridor in the picturesque countryside of Chester County known by the locals as “horse country”.  The property is beautifully manicured with ample free parking patrons.

1326 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343