Jul
18
Thu
Pop Up Artist’s Show – Galer Estate
Jul 18 @ 17:00 – 21:00

Thursday  July 18       POP-up Artist show 5-9pm featuring artist Kim Z Franklin sculptor

Thursday  July 25       POP-up Artist show 5-9pm featuring artist Angela Deal Meanix

1st Annual Beat Beethoven! 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Jul 18 @ 18:30 – 19:30

Can you? Will you?......... Beat Beethoven?

The Kennett Symphony of
Chester County Presents
1st Annual
Beat Beethoven!

5K Run/1 Mile Walk

Thursday, July 18th, 2013, 6:30pm
Radley Run Country Club

 

Have fun and support the Kennett Symphony at the same time!  Join us for our 1st Annual Beat Beethoven! 5K Run/1 Mile Walk.  The object of the race is to finish before Beethoven's famous 5th Symphony finishes.  Beethoven himself will also be running, so keep an eye out for him and make it your goal to finish ahead of him!  This event is for all ages and abilities of runners and walkers.  Be sure to bring your friends, family and fellow music lovers!

Save the date, register now, and plan to join us on July 18th!

For more details and to register, please visit www.kennettsymphony.org.

All proceeds to benefit the Kennett Symphony of Chester County.

Philadelphia Orchestra at Longwood Gardens
Jul 18 @ 19:30 – 21:30

Philadelphia Orchestra

Thursday, July 18 & Friday, July 19, 7:30 pm

Join us for one or two evenings of classics under the stars with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thursday's program includes Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto featuring soloist Nicola Benedetti, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8. Friday, "The Hills are Alive—Nature and Music," includes Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, Smetana's Moldau, Strauss' Voices of Spring, and Mancini's Moon River. Member discount: MEMBER13.

Purchase Philadelphia Orchestra tickets now

Jul
19
Fri
Wine and food pairing – Galer Estate Winery
Jul 19 @ 16:00 – 21:00

 

Friday July 19 2013  Tasting Room open  4-9pm  Food Pairing with Country Butcher & "2011 White Huntress"

Award winning Country Butcher of Kennett Square will prepare a special selection of cheese and charcuterie to pair with Galer Estate's 2011 White Huntress. Join us from 5-7pm for this special treat and enjoy White Huntress at 5$ a glass and 15% off a bottle during this tasting event. www.countrybutchermarket.com

Friday Nights Under The Stars
Jul 19 @ 17:00 – 18:00

Gates open at 5:00 and intra-club polo matches begin at 5:30 p.m.

Music starts around 7:30 p.m.
(after polo matches conclude).

Both event-specific tickets and season passes cover access to the grounds, music, parking and polo matches.

Food and beverages are not included in the ticket sale.

Vendors include:
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery
Twin Lakes Brewing Co.
and Carolina Pit Stop BBQ

Tickets:
• Kids 16 and under enter free
• Adult single ticket $20 online
• Adult single ticket $25 at the gate
• Group pass $60 per car, online or at the gate (must have 3+ people in the car)
• Season pass $100 online or at the gate

Philadelphia Orchestra at Longwood Gardens
Jul 19 @ 19:30 – 21:30

Philadelphia Orchestra

Thursday, July 18 & Friday, July 19, 7:30 pm

Join us for one or two evenings of classics under the stars with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thursday's program includes Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto featuring soloist Nicola Benedetti, and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8. Friday, "The Hills are Alive—Nature and Music," includes Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, Smetana's Moldau, Strauss' Voices of Spring, and Mancini's Moon River. Member discount: MEMBER13.

Purchase Philadelphia Orchestra tickets now

Jul
20
Sat
Crafts in the Courtyard
Jul 20 @ 09:30 – 16:00

Crafts in the Courtyard

July 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Browse the wares of fine crafts by thirteen members of the Chester County Craft Guild.

Crab Feast – Chaddsford Winery
Jul 20 @ 12:00 – 18:00

12 - 6 p.m. Live crabs and music! Not live crabs playing music, that would just be strange.  Our friends at Purple Picnic People will be serving fresh crabs at the winery on Saturday July 20th.  This event is in its second year and we had such a blast last year, we decided to do one in July and August.  Bring your friends and family, enjoy some wine, cracking open some crabs, and enjoy some live music.  It's your perfect Saturday afternoon in the summer.  No reservations required but call ahead if you have groups of six or more ordering crabs.  610-388-6221.  We want to make sure they are ready for you.  Click here for more details

Tip-A-Canoe and Barbecue Too!
Jul 20 @ 12:00 – 23:00

 


July 20, Noon to 11 p.m.   

Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy for a relaxing canoe ride down the Brandywine followed by an outdoor party with music by Universal Funk Order. Family-friendly. For information, visit www.youngfriends.org or call 610-388-8315.

Music and fireworks – Galer Estate Winery
Jul 20 @ 17:00 – 21:00

Saturday July 20 open 1-9pm   Music by Brian LaPann from 5-7pm (plus fireworks from the deck 9:15-9:45)(age 21+ only, no pets)

Seasonal Tasting Menu – Crab Dinner – Brandywine Prime
Jul 20 @ 17:00 – 21:00
Featuring local farms and our
favorite crustacean, crab!
$45.50 per person.
Tax, 18% gratuity and each glass of wine3 oz./6 oz.are extra.
You can try our suggestions or bring your own.
Book a table anytime between 5pm and 9pm.
Amuse
Marinated Maryland blue crab, lime melon sauce
Prosecco, Nino Franco
Brut NV $5//$10
1st Course
She crab bisque
Verdejo, Sacristan Mena 2010 Spain $5//$10
2nd Course
-Delaware Soft shell crab “sandwich”
Tartar
custard, brioche, cool breeze farms arugula
Rose, Chateau Turcaud 2011 France $5//$10
3rd Course
-Maine peekytoe crab ravioli
Summer
succotash, creamed corn
Chardonnay, Etude 2010 Napa $5//$10
4th Course
-Watermelon granita
Gingered strawberries
Jul
21
Sun
Turks Head Music Festival at Everhart Park
Jul 21 @ 09:00 – 17:00

TURKS HEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL at EVERHART PARK | Sunday, July 21, 2013
A dozen bands will share two stages at the Turks Head Music Festival, a day-long celebration of regional music held at Everhart Park starting at 11am. Up to 90 artists set up booths throughout the park to sell their high quality arts and crafts. Local food vendors will keep everyone well-fed. Presented by the Borough of West Chester's Parks and Recreation Dept. Rain date: July 28. FREE for the whole family.

Crafts in the Courtyard
Jul 21 @ 09:30 – 16:00

Crafts in the Courtyard

July 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Browse the wares of fine crafts by thirteen members of the Chester County Craft Guild.

Sangria Sundays at Chaddsford Winery
Jul 21 @ 12:00 – Jul 22 @ 04:00

From 12 - 6 p.m. "Sangria is named after the Spanish word for "blood" - "sangre" because of its typical dark-red color,"  ...at least that's what Wiki says.  What Sangria means to us at Chaddsford is PARTY TIME.  Our Sangria Sundays in July include live music (we encourage dancing, just not with the staff) wine slushies and spritzers at our outdoor wine bar (we try to come up with some crazy drink recipes), and catered food available for purchase (we have a great group of caterers we deal with).  All we need now for Sangria Sundays is YOU!  Click here for more details

Jul
23
Tue
Power of e-mail marketing
Jul 23 @ 09:30 – 11:30

Power of Email Marketing
Presented by
Authorized Constant Contact Local Expert
Randi F. Penfil

Power of Email Marketing

Tuesday July 23, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Add to Calendar

Where

Bayard Taylor Memorial Library - Kennett Square
216 East State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Email is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable, and efficient way to build and maintain relationships for all types of business and organizations. Join me as I demonstrate how this low-cost, internet marketing tool helps to make connections with potential and existing customers by building long lasting relationships that will grow your business and your brand.

During this session participants will discover how communicating with customers regularly can help a business stay connected, and generate increased referrals, repeat sales, and unwavering customer loyalty.

Some of the topics we will cover:

  • Adhere to the do’s and don’ts of email marketing
  • Create email campaign strategies that are effective for your business
  • Build your mailing list to include people who are truly interested in your message
  • Write compelling subject lines and copy
  • Interpret email campaign results (open-rates, bounce-rates, click-thru rates, etc.)
  • Develop targeted follow-up campaigns
  • Successfully integrate your email and social media marketing efforts

Come learn how to build strong relationships that will lead to more business and growth through the power of email marketing.

Power of e-mail marketing – Free seminar
Jul 23 @ 09:30 – 11:30

Power of Email Marketing
Presented by
Authorized Constant Contact Local Expert
Randi F. Penfil

Power of Email Marketing

Email is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable, and efficient way to build and maintain relationships for all types of business and organizations. Join me as I demonstrate how this low-cost, internet marketing tool helps to make connections with potential and existing customers by building long lasting relationships that will grow your business and your brand.

During this session participants will discover how communicating with customers regularly can help a business stay connected, and generate increased referrals, repeat sales, and unwavering customer loyalty.

Some of the topics we will cover:

  • Adhere to the do’s and don’ts of email marketing
  • Create email campaign strategies that are effective for your business
  • Build your mailing list to include people who are truly interested in your message
  • Write compelling subject lines and copy
  • Interpret email campaign results (open-rates, bounce-rates, click-thru rates, etc.)
  • Develop targeted follow-up campaigns
  • Successfully integrate your email and social media marketing efforts

Come learn how to build strong relationships that will lead to more business and growth through the power of email marketing.

Tuesday July 23, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Add to Calendar

Where

Bayard Taylor Memorial Library - Kennett Square
216 East State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Free parking is available on Willow Street between E.State and E.Cypress and also on Marshall Street, south of E.Cypress.

Jul
24
Wed
Gallery Talk: “Rockwell Kent: Notes on Roofing”
Jul 24 @ 14:00 – 15:00

 

July 24, 2 p.m.

In addition to painting stunning views of Monhegan's rocky shores, Rockwell Kent integrated himself into island living by working as a lobsterman, architect and builder. This gallery talk, led by assistant curator Amanda C. Burdan, will explore how Kent's broader experiences on Monhegan may have influenced his paintings.

Jul
25
Thu
Pop Up Artist’s Show – Galer Estate
Jul 25 @ 17:00 – 21:00

Thursday  July 18       POP-up Artist show 5-9pm featuring artist Kim Z Franklin sculptor

Thursday  July 25       POP-up Artist show 5-9pm featuring artist Angela Deal Meanix

Jul
26
Fri
Wine and Food Pairing at Galer Estate
Jul 26 @ 16:00 – 21:00

Tasting Room open  4-9pm  Food Pairing with Country Butcher & "2012 Rosé"

Award winning Country Butcher of Kennett Square will prepare a special selection of cheese and charcuterie to pair with Galer Estate's 2011 White Huntress. Join us from 5-7pm for this special treat and enjoy White Huntress at 5$ a glass and 15% off a bottle during this tasting event. www.countrybutchermarket.com

 

Friday Nights Under The Stars
Jul 26 @ 17:00 – 18:00

Gates open at 5:00 and intra-club polo matches begin at 5:30 p.m.

Music starts around 7:30 p.m.
(after polo matches conclude).

Both event-specific tickets and season passes cover access to the grounds, music, parking and polo matches.

Food and beverages are not included in the ticket sale.

Vendors include:
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery
Twin Lakes Brewing Co.
and Carolina Pit Stop BBQ

Tickets:
• Kids 16 and under enter free
• Adult single ticket $20 online
• Adult single ticket $25 at the gate
• Group pass $60 per car, online or at the gate (must have 3+ people in the car)
• Season pass $100 online or at the gate

Brandywine Ballet Company at Rose Tree Park – Free Admission
Jul 26 @ 19:30 – 20:30

Brandywine Ballet Company will perform in Delaware County’s Summer Festival at Rose Tree Park’s Amphitheater, Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. The performance at Rose Tree Park is admission-free and open to the public. Rose Tree Park’s performance venue is a scenic hillside amphitheater, which features four grass terraces and is conveniently located at Route 252 & Rose Tree Road, just off Route 1.

Jul
27
Sat
Jim and Wendy Allshouse at Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting
Jul 27 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m., Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting will feature Jim and Wendy Allshouse in the historic open-air tabernacle located in the center of the camp meeting grounds. They sing a unique blend of Southern Gospel, country and contemporary music. The meeting is at 119 Beaver Valley Road.

Jul
28
Sun
Sangria Sundays at Chaddsford Winery
Jul 28 @ 12:00 – Jul 29 @ 04:00

From 12 - 6 p.m. "Sangria is named after the Spanish word for "blood" - "sangre" because of its typical dark-red color,"  ...at least that's what Wiki says.  What Sangria means to us at Chaddsford is PARTY TIME.  Our Sangria Sundays in July include live music (we encourage dancing, just not with the staff) wine slushies and spritzers at our outdoor wine bar (we try to come up with some crazy drink recipes), and catered food available for purchase (we have a great group of caterers we deal with).  All we need now for Sangria Sundays is YOU!  Click here for more details

Aug
1
Thu
Thursday Night LIve! at Darlington Art Center
Aug 1 @ 19:00 – 20:00

Darlington Arts Center will hold Thursday Night Live!, an indoor concert series by Darlington’s teaching artists on Thursday nights this August. All concerts are BYOB and guests are invited to bring a small picnic to enjoy. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 610-358-3632 or at the door for $10 (Darlington members) or $15 (General Admission).

August 1 – Geri Smith, Singer/Songwriter

August 15 – Jeremy Harting, Guitar Duo

August 22 – Sylvia Ahramjian, Violin

Aug
2
Fri
Riverfront Blues Festival
Aug 2 @ 12:00 – 17:00

 

FRIDAY AUGUST 2nd

MORELAND &  ARBUCKLE – (Main Stage) – 5pm

JOHN PRIMER – (Main Stage) - 6:45pm

Tom Larson Blues Band - (Side Stage) – 6:15 to 6:45

Lil Ronnie & The Grand Dukes – (Side Stage) – 8pm to 8:30pm

The James Cotton Band – (Main Stage) – 8:30pm

 

SATURDAY AUGUST 3rd

Richard Ray Farrell Featuring Jazz Drummer Sensation Michael Kersting – (Main Stage) – 12 noon

Old Crispy Minstrels - (Side Stage) – 1pm to 1:30

Jesse Dee – (Main Stage) – 1:30pm

Barrel House Blues  - (Side Stage) – 2:45 to 3:15pmn

Eden Brent – (Main Stage) – 3:15pm

Roger Girke Band - (Side Stage) 4:30 to 5pm

Jimmy D. Lane – (Main Stage) – 5:00pm

Dona Oxford Band - (Stide Stage) – 6:15 to 6:45

ERIC LINDELL and the SUNLINERS & Featuring Anson Funderburgh – (Main Stage) – 6:45pm

Gary Allegretto - 8pm to 8:30

ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS REUNION BAND – (Main Stage) – 8:30pm

 

SUNDAY AUGUST 4th

 THE LEE BOYS – (Main Stage) – 12:30pm

Gretchen Emery & Dirty Boots – 2pm to 2:30

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues – (Main Stage) –  2:30pm

Wanamaker Lewis Band – 4pm to 4:30

Elvin Bishop – (Main Stage) – 4:30pm

http://riverfrontbluesfestde.com/

 

Wine and Food Pairing at Galer Estate
Aug 2 @ 16:00 – 21:00

Tasting Room open  4-9pm  Food Pairing with Country Butcher & "2012 Rosé"

Award winning Country Butcher of Kennett Square will prepare a special selection of cheese and charcuterie to pair with Galer Estate's 2011 White Huntress. Join us from 5-7pm for this special treat and enjoy White Huntress at 5$ a glass and 15% off a bottle during this tasting event. www.countrybutchermarket.com

 

Friday Nights Under The Stars
Aug 2 @ 17:00 – 18:00

Gates open at 5:00 and intra-club polo matches begin at 5:30 p.m.

Music starts around 7:30 p.m.
(after polo matches conclude).

Both event-specific tickets and season passes cover access to the grounds, music, parking and polo matches.

Food and beverages are not included in the ticket sale.

Vendors include:
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery
Twin Lakes Brewing Co.
and Carolina Pit Stop BBQ

Tickets:
• Kids 16 and under enter free
• Adult single ticket $20 online
• Adult single ticket $25 at the gate
• Group pass $60 per car, online or at the gate (must have 3+ people in the car)
• Season pass $100 online or at the gate

First Friday Art Stroll – Kennett Square
Aug 2 @ 18:00 – 21:00
Happy Hours – Paradocx at Liberty Place Kennett Square
Aug 2 @ 18:00 – 21:00
August 2, 6:00 - 9:00PM through January 3, 2014 – The Market @ Liberty

August 2nd California Bob brings a Classic Acoustic Rock sound ~ featuring Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Grateful Dead, Green Day, Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, Little Feat, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, and many more, featuring an eclectic mix ~ something for everyone http://www.californiabob.com/

August 9th Steve Sottung

August 16th Live Music

August 23rd The Burgundy Boys Gary Moore and Paul Zotter play great acoustic versions of songs starting with Bill Withers, Boston, Eagles, Sting, George Michaels, Huey Lewis, The Goo Goo Dolls, Oasis, Bon Jovi, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Daughtry, all the way to Phillip Phillips, Jason Miraz...

August 30th Jim Nelsen

Aug
3
Sat
Riverfront Blues Festival
Aug 3 @ 12:00 – 17:00

 

FRIDAY AUGUST 2nd

MORELAND &  ARBUCKLE – (Main Stage) – 5pm

JOHN PRIMER – (Main Stage) - 6:45pm

Tom Larson Blues Band - (Side Stage) – 6:15 to 6:45

Lil Ronnie & The Grand Dukes – (Side Stage) – 8pm to 8:30pm

The James Cotton Band – (Main Stage) – 8:30pm

 

SATURDAY AUGUST 3rd

Richard Ray Farrell Featuring Jazz Drummer Sensation Michael Kersting – (Main Stage) – 12 noon

Old Crispy Minstrels - (Side Stage) – 1pm to 1:30

Jesse Dee – (Main Stage) – 1:30pm

Barrel House Blues  - (Side Stage) – 2:45 to 3:15pmn

Eden Brent – (Main Stage) – 3:15pm

Roger Girke Band - (Side Stage) 4:30 to 5pm

Jimmy D. Lane – (Main Stage) – 5:00pm

Dona Oxford Band - (Stide Stage) – 6:15 to 6:45

ERIC LINDELL and the SUNLINERS & Featuring Anson Funderburgh – (Main Stage) – 6:45pm

Gary Allegretto - 8pm to 8:30

ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS REUNION BAND – (Main Stage) – 8:30pm

 

SUNDAY AUGUST 4th

 THE LEE BOYS – (Main Stage) – 12:30pm

Gretchen Emery & Dirty Boots – 2pm to 2:30

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues – (Main Stage) –  2:30pm

Wanamaker Lewis Band – 4pm to 4:30

Elvin Bishop – (Main Stage) – 4:30pm

http://riverfrontbluesfestde.com/