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. |
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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
Used Book Sale
http://www.uhsbooksale.org
Used Book Sale
http://www.uhsbooksale.org
winter craft beer tasting.
A partial updated brewer list and the beers they are bringing include:
Lancaster Brewing: Rumspringa Bock & Double Chocolate Milk Stout
Starr Hill: Cryptical Loco-Dry Hopped Imperial Stout & Psycho Kilter Wee Heavy Scotch Ale
Stoudt's Brewing: Fat Dog Stout &
Troeg's Brewing: Nuggett Nectar & Java Stout
The event will be held in a tent on South Broad Street between State and Cypress Streets in downtown Kennett Square.
TICKETS INCLUDE: UNLIMITED TASTINGS
FOOD | GREAT MUSIC
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WINTERFEST tickets are limited so purchase early.
Online advance ticket sales only.
Tickets are required for all attendees--tasters and designated drivers.
No one under 21 will be admitted. No babies. No pets.
Event will be held rain, snow or shine.
The Molly Ringwald Quartet
Featured in the films Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, iconic ’80s movie star Molly Ringwald is an actress, singer and dancer.
Saturday, February 23
8:00 pm
Exhibition Hall
Tickets
Tickets on sale now!
Reserved Seating: $42
Members: $36 (Find out about becoming a Member)
At checkout, use Member discount code provided by Longwood Gardens.
Buy tickets at ticketphiladelphia.org or call 215-893-1999
Build your own concert series and save 10%. This discount can be applied when tickets to three separate performances are purchased in one transaction. Discount applies to performances sold through Ticket Philadelphia only.
Wine and Dine
Make a reservation for a prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner, in our fine dining restaurant, 1906. Three gourmet courses, $41. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610-388-1000.
More about Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald is an American actress known for the series of teen films she did with director John Hughes in the 1980s, including Sixteen Candles. Currently, Ringwald stars in the ABC television drama, The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Introduced to jazz by her father, Ringwald is now fulfilling her lifelong love of jazz and the great American songbook by releasing her new CD in 2013. Molly's new CD, produced by industry veteran Peter Smith, will feature the talents of Clayton Cameron (Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, B.B. King) Winston Byrd (Natalie Cole, Roy Hargrove, Charles Tolliver), Trevor Ware (Hubert Laws, Jimmy Heath) and Allen Mezquida (Brad Mehldau, Bill Charlap).
Read-Aloud Family Workshop, Author Lecture
& Book Signing
Sunday, February 24
The Brandywine River Museum celebrates local artist Horace Pippin (1888-1946) with a story reading and art activity. Pippin is the subject of a new children's book, A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin, written by local author Jen Bryant.
The day's activities include:
11 a.m. Book reading, A Splash of Red
1 p.m. Presentation by Jen Bryant about researching and writing her book
A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin ($17.99) is available for purchase in the museum shop and online.
Exhibits and Lectures
Pictured on the right Bill Covaleski with Victory Beer Co-Founder Ron Barchet on his leftFebruary 26, The Evolution of Brewing
Lecture & Beer Tasting with Bill Covaleski of victory Brewing Company
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
at the Society's BarnVisitors Center
Admission is $10 includes the lecture and light refreshments afterwards.
Lectures are free for CFHS members.
Having met his future business partner on a school bus in 1973 as fifth graders, Biill Covaleski joined forces with boyhood friend Ron Barchet as Co-Founder and Co-Brewmaster to open doors to Victory Brewing Company in February 1996.
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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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