- Rob Dickenson & The Brandywine Christmas Minstrels: 2:00–4:00 & 4:00–8:00 pm
- Organ Music with Rudy Lucente: 3:00–9:00 pm
- Frank the Dog Barbershop Quartet: 6:00–9:00 pm
- Partigras Strolling Musicians: 4:00–9:00 pm
- Wilmington Handbell Ensemble: 4:00–9:00 pm
The Gardens will remain open until 10:00 pm.
Ring in the new year
Tickets: delart.org
or 302.351.8506
Best wishes for healthy and happy new year
From the staff at Chadds Ford Live
Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster
WHAT: "Choo Choo" Family Workshop
WHERE: Brandywine River Museum
WHEN: Saturday, January 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
COST: FREE for members and included with Museum admission.
INFO: 610-388-2700
Calling all families! See the Brandywine River Museum Railroad before it chugs away for another year and enjoy special train-themed activities. Families may challenge their skills of observation by finding fun details in the train layout and exploring the special exhibition, Pop-Up! Illustration in 3-D. Next, all are invited to create their own train "pop-up" art.
The Museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Christmas Day and until 6 p.m. December 26-30. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and free for members and children under 6.
Preserving art and the environment in the Brandywine Valley since 1967
U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 www.brandywinemuseum.org
CONTACT: Judy Young
On November 14, 2012, at 6:30pm the Radley Run Country Club held our 4th Historic Seminar. This annual event was open to the public.
The event this year, “Muskets and Petticoats”, included little known facts about the relationship between General George Washington and the Marques de Lafayette. To Washington, Lafayette became the son he never had and to Lafayette, Washington became the father he never knew. The evening also focused on the often overlooked, yet important, role women played in the American Revolution. Over 100 people attended this exciting event covering events from the Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777 through the winter at Valley Forge.
As always the proceeds from the event benefit charities. The beneficiaries this year are all related to the topic and include the Lafayette College Library, the Chester County Historical Society, and Friends of Valley Forge Park.
On Wednesday, January 9th at 5:30 the charities will attend a meeting where their checks will be presented from the proceeds of the event.
Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster
Visitors can also enjoy"Breakfast on the Brandywine"
in the museum's cafeteria-style
restaurant
Admission is free for members all day,
every day. Not a member? Join now!
Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster
The Magic Pencil of the Amazing F.O.C. Darley
January 19 - March 10, 2013
More than 60 works by F.O.C. Darley, whose talent in book and magazine illustrations made him the most popular illustrator of his day, will be on view at the Brandywine River Museum from January 19 through March 10, 2013.
Darley received praise for his "magic pencil," immortalizing the fictional characters created by the most famous authors of his day, including Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving and James Fenimore Cooper. He was also renowned for his drawings and prints related to the Revolutionary War, Civil War and the American frontier.
"Darley is a pivotal figure in the growth of illustration in early America," said Audrey Lewis, associate curator. "His career launched just as the market for book and magazine illustration was exploding. So great was the demand for Darley's work that new books were promoted as 'illustrated by Darley.' He also was important to the tradition of illustration as it developed in the Brandywine Valley through Howard Pyle and N.C. Wyeth."
A self-taught artist, Felix Octavius Carr Darley (1822-1888) was born in Philadelphia. As a young man he was part of a lively arts scene that included Edgar Allan Poe, who in 1843 chose Darley-the only illustrator Poe ever hand-picked-to illustrate his short story "The Gold Bug." Darley moved to New York City in 1848, and his work began to appear in magazines such as Harper's Weekly and in books by various publishers. He illustrated works by popular authors of the day, such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Clement C. Moore and Harriet Beecher Stowe (as well as those mentioned above). Darley created lively drawings for all of Washington Irving's major novels, including Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Darley married in 1859 and moved to Claymont, Delaware, where he worked until his death in 1888 in his home-studio while finishing a portfolio of Dickens' character sketches. His Victorian mansion, now known as the Darley House, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
The Magic Pencil of the Amazing F.O.C. Darley features works from the Brandywine River Museum's rich permanent collection, rarely seen prints on loan from the Darley Society, and several important works on loan from private collectors. The exhibition also includes bank notes and bonds illustrated by Darley, a sketch book from his European tour, drawings for Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, James Fenimore Cooper's The Pioneers and Sylvester Judd's Margaret, as well as examples of his important historical drawings and more.
The Brandywine River Museum is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, PA. The museum is open daily, except Christmas Day, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults; $8 for seniors, $6 for students and children ages 6 to 12; and free for members and children under six. Museum admission is free on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to noon from January 13 through November 24 (except during the Antiques Show on Memorial Day weekend). For more information, please call 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywinemuseum.org.
Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster
Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster
The Hadley Memorial Fund presents Astral Harp Productions, an exciting multimedia event combining amazing astro-photography with stellar harp playing! This husband and wife team are experts in their fields and are guaranteed to educate and entertain their audiences. This free program will be Friday,
February 1, 7:30 pm, Kennett Friends Meetinghouse, North Union and West Sickle Streets, Kennett Square, PA 19348. In case of inclement weather please call 610-444-1855.
Kevin will expound on the wonders of the universe thru visual images of space using his own photography in addition to Hubble Space Telescope images and videos. Kevin is a planetarium operator/lecturer at the North Museum in Lancaster, PA. His astrophotography has been seen on BBC's "Sky at Night", MSNBC and Space Weather websites.
Janet has arranged and composed harp music to enhance the experience with such hits as "Moondance", "Stairway to Heaven" and "What a Wonderful World. Janet is a nationally awarded harpist whose playing has been described as, "poetry in motion". She is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, principal harpist with two professional orchestras, directs the Brandywine Harp Orchestra and is much sought after for concerts, conferences and teaching. She played for the Hadley fund in the 17th season when she was a Curtis student.
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Sunday February 3 AKA Super Bowl Sunday
Wear a jersey of your favorite sports team and receive 50% off our brunch buffet. You must have a jersey/some uniform part on to receive the discount.
Dinner serving begins at 4 PM
  
Read-Aloud Tours
Story time fun followed by a story-related art activity for children ages 3 - 6
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. February 7 - March 14
Come for one or come for all!
Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org for a list of stories and art activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Read-Aloud Tours are free with museum admission and pre-registration is appreciated.Call 610-388-8382 or e-mail [email protected]
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Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster
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February 9th and 10th: Mardi Gras this weekend with us. It's our first official Fat Weekend! We will have wine tasting, wine by the glass, and wine cocktails for you to enjoy. We will have local caterers for you to enjoy some decadent sweets and some overindulgent foods.
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MEDIA ALERT:
Special Event Listing
View attached pdf
What: 3 White Wine Release Party!
We are excited to announce
PDX Pinot Grigio 2012
PDX Viognier 2012
PDX Late Harvest Traminette 2012 (NEW)
When: Saturday February 9th Open 12-5pm
Sunday February 10th Open 12-5pm
Where: Paradocx Vineyard
1833 Flint Hill Road
Landenberg PA
More info: $20.00 in advance per adult
Reservations needed Call (610) 444-9003, or visit www.paradocx.com
Visitors can also enjoy"Breakfast on the Brandywine"
in the museum's cafeteria-style
restaurant
Admission is free for members all day,
every day. Not a member? Join now!
Tuesday, February 12th-Charity Wine Tasting Event to benefit
Delaware Valley Combined Training Association's Junior Dressage Team.
To attend the wine tasting,
please send check for $25 per person
payable to "DVCTA" to:
Kathy King
37 Parsons Road
Landenberg PA 19350
Questions?
Contact Kathy King
(610)742-8310
[email protected]
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Read-Aloud Tours
Story time fun followed by a story-related art activity for children ages 3 - 6
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. February 7 - March 14
Come for one or come for all!
Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org for a list of stories and art activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Read-Aloud Tours are free with museum admission and pre-registration is appreciated.Call 610-388-8382 or e-mail [email protected]
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Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster
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DELAWARE ART MUSEUM HOSTS FREE |
WILMINGTON, DE (January 17, 2013) -- The Delaware Art Museum is pleased to welcome the seventh annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 16. Presented in conjunction with Hanlin Chinese Culture Association, this festive, free celebration includes traditional Chinese art activities, artist demonstrations, a dragon art scavenger hunt, a dragon dance and Chinese yo-yo performance by the Chinese American Community Center Dance Troupe and Yo-Yo Club, and a special musical performance by Taiwanese Music Ensemble of New York. Artwork created by children from the Chinese School of Delaware to commemorate this holiday will also be on view. There is no Museum admission during Chinese New Year and all galleries will be open throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Schedule of Events 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - noon
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. Taiwanese Museum Ensemble of New York (Auditorium; 2nd performance) |
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About Hanlin Chinese Culture Association Founded in 2007, the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association promotes Chinese culture and art to the general public with a variety of educational and entertaining events, such as traditional calligraphy and painting exhibitions, dancing and martial arts performances, and Chinese music and flower arranging demonstrations. Learn more about the Hanlin Association at http://hanlincca.org/. |
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About the Delaware Art Museum The Delaware Art Museum, located at 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806, is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4:00 p.m. Admission fees are charged as follows: Adults (19 - 59) $12, Seniors (60+) $10, Students (with valid ID) $6, Youth (7 - 18) $6, and Children (6 and under) free. Admission fees are waived every Sunday. For more information, call 302-571-9590 or 866-232-3714 (toll free), or visit the website at delart.org. Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum is best known for its large collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, works by Wilmington-native Howard Pyle and fellow American illustrators, and urban landscapes by John Sloan and his circle.Visitors can also enjoy the outdoor Copeland Sculpture Garden and a number of special exhibitions throughout the year. |