Fanfare and Fountains
May 28
9:15 pm
Our season of celebration begins with a musical tour de force inspired by the beauty, grandeur, and fabulous effects of our Main Fountain Garden. From the majestic Fanfare for the Common Man, to Etta James’s iconic At Last, to the driving Firebird finale, this is a showstopper befitting our fountains’ grand return.

Star Spangled Spectacular
July 2
9:15 pm
Well-known patriotic music abounds as we celebrate America. The show begins with The Olympic Fanfare, followed by Victory at Sea, The Colonel Bogey March, The Winds of War, King’s Row, an Armed Forces Medley, The Stars & Stripes, and ends with an exhilarating finale.

A Night at the Movies
July 22
9:15 pm
Relive favorite movie music classics in this rousing salute to the silver screen. From the stirring James Bond theme, to favorites from ET The Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, and The Pink Panther, to a climatic ending from Star Wars, movie—and music—lovers of all ages will relish this show. 

Divas of Dance
August 12
9:15 pm
Hold on to your seat during this high-energy show featuring hits from an eclectic mix of popular artists including Katy Perry, Madonna, Ariana Grade, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and more.

Pictures at a Fountain Exhibition
September 2
8:15 pm
Select movements from Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s timeless works Boris Godunov, Night on Bald Mountain, and Pictures at an Exhibition are the basis for this soaring and emotional classical show.

Over the Rainbow
September 16
8:15 pm
Travel with Dorothy from her Kansas home to the world of Oz in this dazzling show featuring well-loved tunes from the classic story The Wizard of Oz.

Ticketing Information
Tickets for Fireworks & Fountains Shows go on sale May 1 at 10:00 am at longwoodgardens.org. Admission is by advance-sale ticket only and tickets are limited. Fireworks & Fountains tickets include all-day admission to the Gardens. Blankets are not permitted. Guests can select from two ticketing options: Lawn Seating and Reserved Seating.

Lawn Seating
Bring your own chair to the show. Chairs may be set up beginning at 5:30 pm. Line forms at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $42 ages 19 & over, and $22 for ages 18 & under; $38 for Members ages 19 & over, and $34 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members 19 & over, $20 for Members ages 18 & under, and $18 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members 18 & under.

Reserved Seating
No need to bring your chair or wait in line! Reserved seating allows you to select your seat when you purchase your ticket, then arrive to your chair already placed and waiting for you. Tickets are $50 for all ages, $45 for Members, and $40 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members.

Since 1980, nearly half a million guests have enjoyed Longwood’s infamous Fireworks & Fountains Shows that dazzle guests with breathtaking grandeur. For more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org. Special group rates for 15 or more people are available. Shows are rain or shine. A decision to delay or postpone under severe weather conditions is made normally 15 minutes prior to show time, based on local weather conditions at Longwood.

About Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,077 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory.  Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Longwood Gardens is on US Route 1 near Kennett Square, PA, 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Admission is $23 for adults; $20 for seniors (age 62+); $13 for students (ages 5–18 or with valid student ID) and free ages 4 and under. Group rates available. Details at www.longwoodgardens.org.

Hope Explored course

• What: If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Everyone is looking for lasting hope in a chaotic world. Why does life often feel hopeless? What is hope and where is it found? You're invited to join an informal 7-week course called Hope Explored which offers you time to consider life's big questions and a forum to ask your own. A meal and childcare are provided each week.

• Where: Garnet Valley Elementary School (LGI Room)

• When: Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Starts April 26th and runs 7 weeks through June 7th.

• Why: In the age of social media, it often seems impossible to have a civil conversation. Hope Explored is a place where people from all backgrounds, religious and irreligious, can have real conversations about the big questions of life.
• How: The entire course is offered free as a gift to you and your family. All you need to do is register at http://explorehopechurch.org/hope-explored

• About us: Hope Presbyterian is a new gospel-centered church coming to the Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford area. Learn more at ExploreHopeChurch.org.

Pastor William C. Stern
Church Planter
Hope Presbyterian Church
explorehopechurch.org
Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford
(610) 715-7492

2017 Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour

Saturday, June 3, 10 AM to 4PM

The ever-popular Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour, benefiting the library’s Children’s Programs and Adult Literacy, will be held on Saturday, June 3, from 10 to 4.  This year’s tour, “It’s All About the View,” will explore the Unionville area known for its horse farms, equestrian sports and stunning views of the rolling hills of Chester County.

Among houses on this year’s tour are two ‘sister houses’ of Nancy Penn Smith Hannum and Averell Penn Smith Walker. For 58 years, Mrs. Hannum served as the Master of Mr.Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds. Both houses are still owned by family members and are full of memorabilia of the Hunt. At another location visitors can visit the Unionville Academy, once attended by Kennett Library namesake, Bayard Taylor.

Other historic homes open for viewing have been updated to accommodate modern lifestyles while retaining an English countryside feel. Tour goers will see some amazing architecture, home décor and artwork.

Visitors will also be able to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and merchants.  In addition, local plein air artists will be painting in some of the gardens.

• Tickets for the tour are $40 and may be purchased beginning May 1
  • Online at www.kennettpubliclibrary.org
  • In person at the library

• Phone (610) 444-2702 for more information

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Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day with a variety of activities designed to keep our trails in top working order! Volunteers will assist with a variety of trail maintenance projects, including trail building, repair, and beautification. This is a great day for any families, scout troops, community groups, or individuals looking to spend a morning in the great outdoors.

Pre-registration is required to make sure that we have enough equipment for everyone!

Please contact us at 610-459-2359 or email info@newlingristmill.org.

The Friends Folk Club is proud to announce a return performance by singer Jen Chapin, on Saturday, June 3^rd at 7:30 pm

Jen Chapin's music is urban folk soul -- story songs that search for community and shared meaning, powered by the funk and improvisation of the city. Critics have hailed her work as "brilliant.. soulfully poetic" (NPR), "thoughtful.. worth-savoring" (People), "addictive" (Boston Globe), "smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive" (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel). JazzTimes has called her "a first-rate storyteller" while Relix regards her as "one of the freshest voices singing today." Not at all surprising from the daughter of Harry Chapin, a master musical storyteller. Jen has been featured on “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien”, NPR’s Mountain Stage and WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, Sirius Satellite’s The Loft with Mike Marrone and Mary Sue Twohy’s The Village, been honored by the USA Songwriting Competition, has performed on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and has opened up for Bruce Hornsby, Smokey Robinson, and the Neville Brothers.

Jen Chapin (Vocals), Stephan Crump (Bass), Jamie Fox (Guitar)

Here is one of Jen's music videos..."Go Away"
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/05/video-premiere-jen-chapin-go-away/

Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Refreshments are available at a reasonable price. Doors will open at 7:00 PM, and concert will start at 7:30 PM. The Oxford Meetinghouse is located at 260 S. 3rd St, Oxford, PA. For more information call: 610-869-8076. Email: friendsfolkclub@aol.com or visit www.jenchapin.com

Come visit the best (and loved) little concert series in Southern Chester County for over 20 years.

The Friends Folk Club is an all volunteer-community run concert series. Proceeds benefit the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse

The Oxford Friends Meeting is a century old Quaker Meetinghouse with great acoustics, no bad seats, and that “spiritual vibe” only a historic space provides.

Author, teacher, and designer Claire Shaeffer takes us through the process of authenticating a true Chanel suit. $10 per Winterthur Member. $15 per nonmember. Reservations encouraged. Purchase tickets online, or call 800.448.3883.

MUSIC AT THE MILL
Concert ~ Food ~ Fun ~ History

A fun afternoon of music, food, and fun for the whole family will take place at The Mill at Anselma on Sunday, June 4, 2017, from 3 to 7 pm. Three local bands with wide audience appeal will play over the course of the afternoon/evening. These include Good 2 Go, Caroline Reese and the Drifting Fifth, and Singles Going Steady.

Although The Mill will be closed to general admissions that day, event attendees are invited to tour the mill, watch a milling demonstration, enjoy delicious food and drink, and listen to some great music. What a perfect way to begin the summer! Admission to Music at The Mill, including music, food and beverages, is $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under until May 22^nd. Tickets purchased after May 22^nd are $40 for adults, and $17 for children 12 and under. An alternative local venue has been designated in case of rain. All proceeds will benefit the preservation and educational mission of The Mill at Anselma.  For tickets and information please call (610)827-1906 or email Kathy@AnselmaMill.org, go to www.anselmamill.org and click on the event, Music at The Mill.

Throughout the summer, The Mill at Anselma is open for tours Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. In the fall, The mill is open on weekends from 10am to 4pm. Admission to the Mill at Anselma is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children ages 4-14.  Children under 4 are free.  The Mill is located on Rt. 401 (1730 Conestoga Road), ½ mile west of Rt. 113 in Chester Springs, PA.  For more information, contact the Mill at Anselma at 610-827-1906, email info@anselmamill.org, or visit www.anselmamill.org.

SCCCC WIB was launched  as a networking and educational breakfast program for professional women and offers thought-provoking presentations conducted by SCCCC members.

Meets first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am at different member locations

Click here  for this month’s program and to register

Hope Explored course

• What: If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Everyone is looking for lasting hope in a chaotic world. Why does life often feel hopeless? What is hope and where is it found? You're invited to join an informal 7-week course called Hope Explored which offers you time to consider life's big questions and a forum to ask your own. A meal and childcare are provided each week.

• Where: Garnet Valley Elementary School (LGI Room)

• When: Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Starts April 26th and runs 7 weeks through June 7th.

• Why: In the age of social media, it often seems impossible to have a civil conversation. Hope Explored is a place where people from all backgrounds, religious and irreligious, can have real conversations about the big questions of life.
• How: The entire course is offered free as a gift to you and your family. All you need to do is register at http://explorehopechurch.org/hope-explored

• About us: Hope Presbyterian is a new gospel-centered church coming to the Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford area. Learn more at ExploreHopeChurch.org.

Pastor William C. Stern
Church Planter
Hope Presbyterian Church
explorehopechurch.org
Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford
(610) 715-7492

Visit us after hours for this special program series where guests get to sample local beverages and have a chance to chat with the staff about what's happening at Newlin Grist Mill.

April 13: "Punches & Pizzas"

May 11: "Sea Shanty Singalong"

June 8: "Archaeology"

September 14: "Blacksmithing"

October 12: "Lighting & Libations"
Free; must be 21 or older to attend. No reservations necessary.

Full Moon Owl Prowl

Fri, June 9, 8pm – 9pm

Bucktoe Creek Preserve  (432 Sharp Road  Avondale, PA  19311)

Join naturalist Tim Zador and TLC staff to listen for creatures of the night!  Barred, Screech, and Great Horned Owls have been known to roam the preserve! $10 TLC members; $20 non-members; Free for children under 12

Register online at TLCforSCC.org or call 610-347-0347 x 104

Join us as we explore different aspects of Newlin Grist Mill's unique historical and environmental resources. Get an in-depth look at the site with programs that range from presentations by guest speakers to hands-on workshops. This session, entitled "Cider: Pennsylvania's Once (and Future?) Favorite," will feature a presentation and tasting by Mark Turdo, a historian and the proprietor of Pommel Cyder.

Adults 21 & up; $5 members/$7 non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Our monthly Springhouse Storytime series is perfect for any preschooler who loves stories, songs, games, and crafts. Our interactive stories get kids moving and creating in our beautiful springhouse and woodland settings.

In 2017, Springhouse Storytime will take place from 10am to 11am on the following Thursdays:

April 20: Critter Counting
May 18: Sharing
June 15: Colors
July 20: Friendship
August 17: Days of the Week
September 21: Seasons
October 19: Sheep

Cost is $5 for members, $7 for non-members.

Pre-registration is required. To sign up, please email info@newlingristmill.org or call 610.459.2359.

Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture!) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations, and more.

Tavern Talks takes place at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House, an historic 1714 tavern, located next to the Chaddsford Winery at 630 Baltimore Pike. Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.

Interested in what other topics we will be covering this year? Our other 2017 Tavern Talks include:

June 9 – Quack-ing Up! 18^th Century Medicine

September 14 – Well-Preserved

October 12 – Spirits & Spirits

Public Archaeology Days invite volunteers to assist our professional archaeologists with site excavation, artifact screening and care. Public Archaeology Days currently center on the tailrace of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive, formerly a mid-eighteenth century general store.

No registration is required. Free to the public and open to all ages.

Take Me Home Huey is a one-of-a-kind sculptural art installation by artist Steve Maloney that was once a U.S. Army helicopter medevac shot down in Vietnam during a medical rescue in 1969, and later scrapped. Its transformation from boneyard heap to restored glory serves as a mixed-media educational tool with music, an exhibition and a documentary film.

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is proud to host this exceptional exhibit as part of its upcoming annual FatherFest. Working in conjunction with Dave Barron of Light Horse Legacy, Inc., which partnered with Maloney to create the sculpture, AHMEC will offer photo and interview opportunities with the original crew of Huey #174 as it was known during its service, as well as with Barron.

“Wander past the exhibit to feel the emotion it encompasses,” said Barron. “Listen to Veterans speak of things that haven’t come out in decades. Meet the brave men who lived the motto, ‘So that others may live.’ See the film (and) listen to the song. Let me invite you to watch something truly amazing as art heals. You won’t walk away the same.”

Saturday, 6/17:

Exhibit open all day; admission free for Veterans w/ID

10 am – Introduction/Welcome the Crew of Huey #174

11 am – Pinning ceremony for Vietnam Veterans

11:30 am – Take Me Home Huey film screening in theatre

2 pm – Take Me Home Huey film screening in theatre

Sunday, 6/18 (FatherFest):

10 am-3 pm – Exhibit open all day

Crew of Huey #174 available until early afternoon

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in the land of industry innovators in the Philadelphia region, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertaplanes.

Celebrate the beginning of summer in our award-winning children’s garden!
A full day of excitement, imaginative play, and outdoor fun awaits you in the Enchanted Woods. Storytellers, musicians, face painting, games, crafts, and more will provide the perfect kick off to summer. Members free. Included with admission.

Winterthur
5105 Kennett Pike (Route 52)
Winterthur, DE 19735

For in-car GPS and online mapping services, use: 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

Ditch the boring tie and give Dad something he’ll really love this year at FatherFest at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center. Hop on a helicopter ride (additional cost), relax in a beer garden provided by Locust Lane Brewery, play games, browse an antique auto show and more. This year’s event features "Take Me Home Huey," a transformed boneyard U.S. Army Huey helicopter that served as an air ambulance during the Vietnam War.

The Chester County Balloon Festival is excited to announce our 11th annual festival dates!

Join us on June 23rd, 24th, and 25th at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, PA, 19374

We will be featuring 20+ balloons taking flight each day, evening glow shows, a special shape balloon rodeo, wine and beer garden, live music, kids zone, fireworks, and much more! Check our website for more details!

The Friends Folk Club is proud to announce an “unplugged” performance by The Sin City Band on Saturday, June 24^th at 7:30PM.

It's a rare chance to hear The Sin City Band perform in an intimate setting and unplugged. The Sin City Band has been playing Americana, Roots, Folk music throughout the Delaware Valley since 1974. They have been ambassadors of ”genre blending" from The Grand Bahamas to The Grand Opera House, from New England to Colorado and from Wilmington to Oxford. They have never met a dance-floor that they didn't like. We are pleased to welcome them back to the Friends Folk Club!

The concert will be held at the Oxford Friends Meeting 260 S. 3rd St. Oxford, PA. Doors open at 7:00pm and starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15. Children 12 and under are free. Refreshments are available at a reasonable price.

The Oxford Friends Meeting is a century old Quaker Meetinghouse with great acoustics, no bad seats, and that“spiritual vibe” only a historic space provides. For more information: Call (610) 869-8076. The Friends Folk Club is an all volunteer-community run concert series http://www.thesincityband.com/ or email friendsfolkclub@aol.com.
Come visit the best (and loved) little concert series in Southern Chester County for over 20 years.

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited-Concordville are teaming up to explore the wonderful world of bird life. Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology.
Families and beginners are welcome!

When: last Saturday of each month, 9-11am
Where: meet at the NGM Visitor Center
Cost: Free