The Kennett Square Resale Book Shoppe, 113 South Union Street, in addition to its ongoing attractions, has a “Teacher Appreciation Day” on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This day will honor all current, retired, and student teachers. If you fall into any of these “teacher” categories, visit the Book Shoppe that day and fill a large brown bag with books for school or personal use for only $20.00, tax included. The Book Shoppe will supply the bag (“Special Value” books are not included in this sale). All proceeds benefit the Kennett Area Senior Center. For more information call 610-444-6069
Brandywine Battlefield is holding its annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11 at the park site. It begins at 6 and lasts approximately 1/2 hour. Gen. George Washington will be portrayed by Carl Closs who has much experience in this, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of Washington and will be available to answer questions. Piper. John Sagrati is a member of the Ceol Neamh Pipe Band, a competition pipe band in Lancaster, PA. will provide appropriate music. Bro. David Schlatter will bring his Bells of Remembrance from an appearance in New York City the same day. Br. Schlatter is with the Franciscans in Silver Spring, MD, and does this every year also. The Brandywine Baptist Church will be there to support the singing of several patriotic songs. There will be a small musket firing in conclusion.
Chadds Ford Business Association - Meet and Greet at Brandywine Prime
Proceeds from the Blue Rocks Baseball Benefit will be awarded to Friends of Brandywine Battlefield. A matching grant will be awarded by the Phyllis Recca Foundation.
All are welcome
$20 for hors d'oeuvres with cash bar
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
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
Andy Kahn's All-Star Jazz Trio
September 13, 7:30 p.m.
Swing to the sounds of be-bop, American standards and mainstream jazz compositions in this concert presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen. Galleries will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults, $20 for members and students. Full bar and small plate offerings will be available for purchase. Tickets available online or by calling 610.388.8326 after September 1.
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| The Delaware Art Museum presents Femfolio, on view from September 14, 2013 through January 12, 2014. Published by the Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers in 2006-2007, this exhibition assembles 20 women artists important to the feminist art movement of the 1970s.Femfolio traces a significant and vibrant moment in the history of contemporary American art and includes prints by Eleanor Antin, Joyce Kozloff, Faith Ringgold, Miriam Shapiro, Carolee Schneemann, Nancy Spero, June Wayne, and Martha Wilson, among others.
Beginning in the late 1960s, identity became a unifying force throughout American culture. Special interest groups were founded based on race and gender, while communities united in political activism protested social injustice at home and the Vietnam War abroad. Feminist art came to maturity in this atmosphere, and with it came the foundation of women-only collectives, galleries, programs, and publications. The feminist practice was explored through varied approaches and diverse media including works on paper, painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and video. While many artists focused on the female body as subject and material, others explored political protest, traditional gender roles of mother or caregiver, ancient images of women, mythology, spirituality, and nature. "Women artists were exploring their personal identities during a time of incredible change," explains Delaware Art Museum's Margaret Winslow, Associate Curator for Contemporary Art. "Femfolio reveals that there is no single female sensibility but a multitude of responses." For more information or to request images, contact Jessica Jenkins, Manager of Marketing & Public Relations, at [email protected] or 302-351-8558. |
| Sponsors and Organizers
Femfolio was donated to the Delaware Art Museum by Dr. Danielle Rice in 2010. This exhibition is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. |
| 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 thanks to support from generous individuals. 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 works by Wilmington native Howard Pyle and fellow American illustrators, a major collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, 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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Extended Summer Weekends
Saturdays 7th,14th, & 21st Sundays 8th, 15th, & 22nd
Summer is not over yet! The staff just can't let go. Join us for a few more days of live outdoor music and tasty foods provided by local food vendors. Enjoy a wine tasting or just sit outside with a bottle and some friends to enjoy the afternoon. Noon – 6pm
Music
Sat. 7th: Larry Roney: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sun. 8th: Rory Sulivan: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat. 14th: Mike Favinger: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat: 21st: Josh Komorowski: 2 - 6 p.m.
Food
Sept. 7th:
Sept. 8th: Ka'Chi
Sept. 14th:
Sept. 15th: Moonlight Catering
Sept. 21st:
Sept. 22nd: Poi Doggy
Free admission on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, through November 24
Hagley Car Show
Enjoy more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early 1900s-1980s. This year’s special feature is American manufacturers’ high performance cars. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, video and go-kart racing, and a festival food court. Activities are on Hagley’s upper property. Wristbands to the show will be offered in advance at the Hagley Store or www.hagley.org from August 15 through September 12 (online) or September 13 (store). Pre-event wristbands are $8 adults and $4 children six through fourteen. Wristbands purchased at the Car Show cost $10 for adults and $5 for children six through fourteen. Admission is free for Hagley members and children five and under. The event will be held rain or shine.
The Hagley Car Show is sponsored in part by Aircrafters, Inc.; Alderman Automotive Enterprises, Inc.; Chubb Insurance; Delaware Cadillac, Saab, Subaru, and Kia of Wilmington; Edward J. Henry & Sons, Inc.; Homesy Architects, Inc.; Joe Feeney State Farm Insurance; Last Chance Garage; and Weymouth, Swayze and Corroon Insurance, Inc. Thank you to our partners: Brandywine Region Antique Automobile Club of America, Chester County Antique Car Club, Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania, Historical Vintage Car Club of Delaware, First State Corvair Club, and First State Mustang Ford Club. The display of antique jukeboxes is made possible by the American Historic Jukebox Society.
Extended Summer Weekends
Saturdays 7th,14th, & 21st Sundays 8th, 15th, & 22nd
Summer is not over yet! The staff just can't let go. Join us for a few more days of live outdoor music and tasty foods provided by local food vendors. Enjoy a wine tasting or just sit outside with a bottle and some friends to enjoy the afternoon. Noon – 6pm
Music
Sat. 7th: Larry Roney: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sun. 8th: Rory Sulivan: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat. 14th: Mike Favinger: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat: 21st: Josh Komorowski: 2 - 6 p.m.
Food
Sept. 7th:
Sept. 8th: Ka'Chi
Sept. 14th:
Sept. 15th: Moonlight Catering
Sept. 21st:
Sept. 22nd: Poi Doggy
Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946), Jenny
Whibley Sings, 2008, oil on board, Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth Collection.
Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan
September 18, 2 p.m.
Explore the exhibition on an in-depth gallery tour with Amanda C. Burdan, assistant curator. Free for members and included in museum admission.
2013 Plantation Field international competition
features Olympic team members
from the United States and Europe
and adds activities for all family members
Downton Abbey is theme of September 20-22 happening in Unionville
UNIONVILLE _ Members of the United States Olympic Equestrian team, including Boyd Martin and Phillip Dutton of Chester County, will return to participate in the sixth annual three-day Plantation Field International Horse Trials and Country Fair. Two Olympic members from Sweden are also participating.
The three days of Eventing competition, known as the triathlon of the horse world, will take place at picturesque Plantation Field , just outside of Unionville. On Friday, September 20, the Dressage phase will be held and admission is free. The parking fee for the Saturday, September 21 show jumping day and Sunday, September 22 Cross Country Day will be $20. The fee includes admission to the grounds for everyone in the car and a program.
Plantation Field is located at 387 Green Valley Road, Unionville. Competition each day will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with main events beginning late morning each day. The shops and country fair operation begins at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Cheshire Land Preservation Fund, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, and the Chester County Food Bank.
Besides the Eventing competition and enjoying the spectacular view, spectators will be treated to a country fair. “This is a family-friendly event,” said Katie Walker of Plantation Field’s executive committee. “There will be activities for children, food and shops with equestrian themes. Plantation Field is the perfect venue to spend time with the family.”
Last year a tailgating competition was added and this year the theme will be Downton Abbey after the PBS show from England. “Downton Abbey is widely popular and everyone loves the period costumes and traditions depicted on the show. This is a perfect theme for Plantation Field,” Walker said. “Tailgating is a wonderful tradition. It’s part of the festive atmosphere. We are going to enlist a guest judge and prizes will be awarded. Space is limited, so those interested should contact us.”
Other events include a Chester County craftsmen exhibition, celebrity bareback jumping, and a wine bistro and beer garden all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is an exciting day with Cross Country riding, tailgating, and at the lunch break, an antique carriage parade followed by the celebrity bareback jumping contest , where riders jump over a 6 foot wall without a saddle. New this year on the grounds is a wine bistro and beer garden all day Saturday and Sunday.
Eventing is comprised of three varied and challenging phases of competition, including dressage, cross-country jumping and show jumping. Dressage consists of an exact sequence of movements ridden in an enclosed area. Judging is based on balance, rhythm, suppleness and obedience of the horse and harmony with the rider. Cross country includes jumping of fences over a three-mile course and requires both horse and rider to be in excellent physical condition. Show jumping tests the technical jumping skills of the horse and rider.
“Plantation Field is the perfect setting for the Eventing competition,” Walker said. “Chester County is a Mecca for all types of equestrian pursuits. Championship horses have been bred and trained in the county and some of the top riders in all disciplines of riding and jumping have called Chester County home.
Walker added, “We’re expecting large crowds this year. Last year we had more than 4,000 people for the three days of events.”
The schedule:
Friday, September 20
8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Dressage - Main Arena
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
Noon Plantation Field hosts Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce luncheon
4:00 p.m. Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Saturday, September 21
8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Show Jumping – Main Arena
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
11:00 a.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro open
Kids Korner open - Face Painting, Mechanical Bull,
Balloon Animals, Moon Bounce, Petting Zoo – All free of charge.
Noon Plantation Field Committee & Masters of Mr. Stewart Cheshire Foxhounds host Hunt Lunch and Tea
3:00 p.m. Kids Korner closed
4:00 p.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro, Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Sunday, September 22
8:00 a.m. Gates open for tailgaters and all spectators
8:30 a.m. CIC Cross Country
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
11:00 a.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro open
Kids Korner open - Face Painting, Mechanical Bull, Balloon Animals, Moon Bounce, Petting Zoo – all free of charge.
12:30 p.m. Antique Carriage Parade
12:30 p.m. PRO Bareback High Jump
1:30 p.m. until 3:20 p.m. CIC Cross County
3:30 p.m. Awards Presentation.
4:00 p.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro, Kids Korner, Vendor Village and Food Court closed
FRIDAY FOOD PAIRING WITH COUNTRY BUTCHER
OPEN 4-9pm every Friday, with specially selected wine and food pairings from 5-7pm designed by the famous cheesemonger of the Country Butcher of Kennett Square. Durng this time only, our selected wine will be offered at 5$ a glass, with a 10% bottle discount.
Friday September 13th- cheese & charcuterrie with Sauvignon Blanc 2012
(This the first release of our Sauvignon Blanc!)
This is what renown food and wine critic Craig LaBan wrote about our Rosé 2012 in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
"My newest infatuation, though, is the dry rosé from Galer Estate, a fledgling winery from Brad and Lele Galer. Their vines abutting Longwood Gardens were just planted in 2005, and a street sign just went up last month. But winemaker Catrina North is already a name worth remembering. For this rosé, she's collected the vineyard's various red grapes - mostly cabernet franc, with merlot, spicy petit verdot, and cab sauvignon - and vinted them pale-pink and bone-dry. As minerally complex as a balanced blush from the south of France, this may be as close as we get to a taste of Provence on the Brandywine."
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
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
2013 Plantation Field international competition
features Olympic team members
from the United States and Europe
and adds activities for all family members
Downton Abbey is theme of September 20-22 happening in Unionville
UNIONVILLE _ Members of the United States Olympic Equestrian team, including Boyd Martin and Phillip Dutton of Chester County, will return to participate in the sixth annual three-day Plantation Field International Horse Trials and Country Fair. Two Olympic members from Sweden are also participating.
The three days of Eventing competition, known as the triathlon of the horse world, will take place at picturesque Plantation Field , just outside of Unionville. On Friday, September 20, the Dressage phase will be held and admission is free. The parking fee for the Saturday, September 21 show jumping day and Sunday, September 22 Cross Country Day will be $20. The fee includes admission to the grounds for everyone in the car and a program.
Plantation Field is located at 387 Green Valley Road, Unionville. Competition each day will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with main events beginning late morning each day. The shops and country fair operation begins at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Cheshire Land Preservation Fund, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, and the Chester County Food Bank.
Besides the Eventing competition and enjoying the spectacular view, spectators will be treated to a country fair. “This is a family-friendly event,” said Katie Walker of Plantation Field’s executive committee. “There will be activities for children, food and shops with equestrian themes. Plantation Field is the perfect venue to spend time with the family.”
Last year a tailgating competition was added and this year the theme will be Downton Abbey after the PBS show from England. “Downton Abbey is widely popular and everyone loves the period costumes and traditions depicted on the show. This is a perfect theme for Plantation Field,” Walker said. “Tailgating is a wonderful tradition. It’s part of the festive atmosphere. We are going to enlist a guest judge and prizes will be awarded. Space is limited, so those interested should contact us.”
Other events include a Chester County craftsmen exhibition, celebrity bareback jumping, and a wine bistro and beer garden all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is an exciting day with Cross Country riding, tailgating, and at the lunch break, an antique carriage parade followed by the celebrity bareback jumping contest , where riders jump over a 6 foot wall without a saddle. New this year on the grounds is a wine bistro and beer garden all day Saturday and Sunday.
Eventing is comprised of three varied and challenging phases of competition, including dressage, cross-country jumping and show jumping. Dressage consists of an exact sequence of movements ridden in an enclosed area. Judging is based on balance, rhythm, suppleness and obedience of the horse and harmony with the rider. Cross country includes jumping of fences over a three-mile course and requires both horse and rider to be in excellent physical condition. Show jumping tests the technical jumping skills of the horse and rider.
“Plantation Field is the perfect setting for the Eventing competition,” Walker said. “Chester County is a Mecca for all types of equestrian pursuits. Championship horses have been bred and trained in the county and some of the top riders in all disciplines of riding and jumping have called Chester County home.
Walker added, “We’re expecting large crowds this year. Last year we had more than 4,000 people for the three days of events.”
The schedule:
Friday, September 20
8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Dressage - Main Arena
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
Noon Plantation Field hosts Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce luncheon
4:00 p.m. Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Saturday, September 21
8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Show Jumping – Main Arena
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
11:00 a.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro open
Kids Korner open - Face Painting, Mechanical Bull,
Balloon Animals, Moon Bounce, Petting Zoo – All free of charge.
Noon Plantation Field Committee & Masters of Mr. Stewart Cheshire Foxhounds host Hunt Lunch and Tea
3:00 p.m. Kids Korner closed
4:00 p.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro, Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Sunday, September 22
8:00 a.m. Gates open for tailgaters and all spectators
8:30 a.m. CIC Cross Country
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
11:00 a.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro open
Kids Korner open - Face Painting, Mechanical Bull, Balloon Animals, Moon Bounce, Petting Zoo – all free of charge.
12:30 p.m. Antique Carriage Parade
12:30 p.m. PRO Bareback High Jump
1:30 p.m. until 3:20 p.m. CIC Cross County
3:30 p.m. Awards Presentation.
4:00 p.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro, Kids Korner, Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Extended Summer Weekends
Saturdays 7th,14th, & 21st Sundays 8th, 15th, & 22nd
Summer is not over yet! The staff just can't let go. Join us for a few more days of live outdoor music and tasty foods provided by local food vendors. Enjoy a wine tasting or just sit outside with a bottle and some friends to enjoy the afternoon. Noon – 6pm
Music
Sat. 7th: Larry Roney: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sun. 8th: Rory Sulivan: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat. 14th: Mike Favinger: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat: 21st: Josh Komorowski: 2 - 6 p.m.
Food
Sept. 7th:
Sept. 8th: Ka'Chi
Sept. 14th:
Sept. 15th: Moonlight Catering
Sept. 21st:
Sept. 22nd: Poi Doggy
FRIDAY FOOD PAIRING WITH COUNTRY BUTCHER
OPEN 4-9pm every Friday, with specially selected wine and food pairings from 5-7pm designed by the famous cheesemonger of the Country Butcher of Kennett Square. Durng this time only, our selected wine will be offered at 5$ a glass, with a 10% bottle discount.
Friday September 13th- cheese & charcuterrie with Sauvignon Blanc 2012
(This the first release of our Sauvignon Blanc!)
This is what renown food and wine critic Craig LaBan wrote about our Rosé 2012 in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
"My newest infatuation, though, is the dry rosé from Galer Estate, a fledgling winery from Brad and Lele Galer. Their vines abutting Longwood Gardens were just planted in 2005, and a street sign just went up last month. But winemaker Catrina North is already a name worth remembering. For this rosé, she's collected the vineyard's various red grapes - mostly cabernet franc, with merlot, spicy petit verdot, and cab sauvignon - and vinted them pale-pink and bone-dry. As minerally complex as a balanced blush from the south of France, this may be as close as we get to a taste of Provence on the Brandywine."
Kennett Symphony begins Conductor Search Season with
Opening Night Spectacular
Saturday, September 21, 2013
7pm: Pre-concert chat with Conductor Candidate Hall • 8pm: Concert
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, West Chester University
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County begins its 2013 – 2014 Conductor Search Season with Opening Night Spectacular, under the direction of Conductor Candidate Michael Hall, featuring pianist Igor Resnianski. Entering its 73rd season, a pre-concert chat with Conductor Candidate Hall will be presented at 7:00 pm followed by the concert at 8:00 pm. Both will be held at West Chester University’s Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
Beginning the program is Kodály’s Intermezzo from Háry János Suite, followed by Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor featuring Igor Resnianski on piano. Finishing the program is Dvořák’s grand Symphony No. 9 in E minor From the New World.
The 19th century was an era of strong nationalist movements. Each composer in this concert was inspired by music from their native countries. Kodály’s suite was inspired by the folk music of Hungary, Grieg’s concerto is linked to his Norwegian roots, and Dvořák’s symphony reflects both the folk influences of his Czech culture and the sounds and characteristics of Native American melodies and plantation songs.
Hailed as having “talent to burn” by the Winnipeg Free Press, Michael Hall’s career includes guest appearances with some of the finest orchestras in North America, including the Houston Symphony, Toronto Symphony and Vancouver Symphony, among others. In Central America, Hall has worked with the Orquesta Sinfionica Nacional de Costa Rica. He has a special relationship with the Tucson Symphony, where he has been a frequent guest conductor over the past eight seasons. Hall recently concluded his 5th successful season as Music Director of the Southwest Florida Symphony. His drive for artistic excellence, innovative thematic programming, and collaborations with celebrated guest artists resulted in unprecedented artistic growth, audience praise, and enthusiastic reviews. Before being appointed Music Director of the Southwest Florida Symphony, Hall held the position of Associate Conductor with the Pacific Symphony in California where he developed innovative Family Concerts based on his own original scripts. Hall’s success in California led to his initial three year position being extended to an unprecedented six year tenure. Hall holds a Master’s degree in conducting from the University of Michigan, studying with renowned conducting pedagogue Gustav Meier, and a DipRAM from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he worked with Sir Colin Davis. While studying in England, Hall also held the position of Assistant conductor of the Havant Symphony Orchestra in the UK. Hall was a finalist in the 2003 International Conducting Competition in Besançon France, and was awarded Third Prize in the 2004 Cadaques Orchestra International Conducting Competition in Spain.
A Steinway artist, Igor Resnianski is a prize winner of many international piano competitions including the First Prize of the New Orleans International Piano Competition, the Bronze Medal of the International World Piano Competition, Cincinnati, Ohio, the Bronze Medal of the Nena Wideman International Piano Competition, Shreveport, Louisiana, and the Second Prize of the All Russian Piano Competition Sodrujestvo. He has performed with numerous orchestras including Forth Worth Symphony, New Orleans Symphony and Acadiana Symphony. Dr. Resnianski teaches at West Chester University and the Nelly Berman School of Music. In spring 2012, Dr. Resnianski was named “Music Teacher of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association.
West Chester University’s Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre is located at the Swope Music Building at the intersection of S. High Street and East Campus Drive. The entrance is located on the parking lot side of the building (M-Lot). The street address is 817 S. High Street, West Chester, PA 19383.
Single ticket prices are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, students are $5. Subscriptions are available featuring a variety of packages and prices as well as group discounts. Free parking. For complete information visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call the Kennett Symphony at 610 444 6363.
Sponsored in part by Herr Foods Inc.
Celebrating its 73rd season, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County is based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and serves residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey, along with the thousands of tourists who attend the Kennett Symphony's popular summer concerts in Longwood Garden’s Open Air Theatre. In addition to presenting varied and entertaining orchestral concerts, the Kennett Symphony encourages young musicians through annual Instrumental and Voice Competitions and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus.
2013 Plantation Field international competition
features Olympic team members
from the United States and Europe
and adds activities for all family members
Downton Abbey is theme of September 20-22 happening in Unionville
UNIONVILLE _ Members of the United States Olympic Equestrian team, including Boyd Martin and Phillip Dutton of Chester County, will return to participate in the sixth annual three-day Plantation Field International Horse Trials and Country Fair. Two Olympic members from Sweden are also participating.
The three days of Eventing competition, known as the triathlon of the horse world, will take place at picturesque Plantation Field , just outside of Unionville. On Friday, September 20, the Dressage phase will be held and admission is free. The parking fee for the Saturday, September 21 show jumping day and Sunday, September 22 Cross Country Day will be $20. The fee includes admission to the grounds for everyone in the car and a program.
Plantation Field is located at 387 Green Valley Road, Unionville. Competition each day will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with main events beginning late morning each day. The shops and country fair operation begins at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Cheshire Land Preservation Fund, The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, and the Chester County Food Bank.
Besides the Eventing competition and enjoying the spectacular view, spectators will be treated to a country fair. “This is a family-friendly event,” said Katie Walker of Plantation Field’s executive committee. “There will be activities for children, food and shops with equestrian themes. Plantation Field is the perfect venue to spend time with the family.”
Last year a tailgating competition was added and this year the theme will be Downton Abbey after the PBS show from England. “Downton Abbey is widely popular and everyone loves the period costumes and traditions depicted on the show. This is a perfect theme for Plantation Field,” Walker said. “Tailgating is a wonderful tradition. It’s part of the festive atmosphere. We are going to enlist a guest judge and prizes will be awarded. Space is limited, so those interested should contact us.”
Other events include a Chester County craftsmen exhibition, celebrity bareback jumping, and a wine bistro and beer garden all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is an exciting day with Cross Country riding, tailgating, and at the lunch break, an antique carriage parade followed by the celebrity bareback jumping contest , where riders jump over a 6 foot wall without a saddle. New this year on the grounds is a wine bistro and beer garden all day Saturday and Sunday.
Eventing is comprised of three varied and challenging phases of competition, including dressage, cross-country jumping and show jumping. Dressage consists of an exact sequence of movements ridden in an enclosed area. Judging is based on balance, rhythm, suppleness and obedience of the horse and harmony with the rider. Cross country includes jumping of fences over a three-mile course and requires both horse and rider to be in excellent physical condition. Show jumping tests the technical jumping skills of the horse and rider.
“Plantation Field is the perfect setting for the Eventing competition,” Walker said. “Chester County is a Mecca for all types of equestrian pursuits. Championship horses have been bred and trained in the county and some of the top riders in all disciplines of riding and jumping have called Chester County home.
Walker added, “We’re expecting large crowds this year. Last year we had more than 4,000 people for the three days of events.”
The schedule:
Friday, September 20
8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Dressage - Main Arena
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
Noon Plantation Field hosts Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce luncheon
4:00 p.m. Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Saturday, September 21
8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Show Jumping – Main Arena
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
11:00 a.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro open
Kids Korner open - Face Painting, Mechanical Bull,
Balloon Animals, Moon Bounce, Petting Zoo – All free of charge.
Noon Plantation Field Committee & Masters of Mr. Stewart Cheshire Foxhounds host Hunt Lunch and Tea
3:00 p.m. Kids Korner closed
4:00 p.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro, Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Sunday, September 22
8:00 a.m. Gates open for tailgaters and all spectators
8:30 a.m. CIC Cross Country
9:00 a.m. Vendor Village and Food Court open
11:00 a.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro open
Kids Korner open - Face Painting, Mechanical Bull, Balloon Animals, Moon Bounce, Petting Zoo – all free of charge.
12:30 p.m. Antique Carriage Parade
12:30 p.m. PRO Bareback High Jump
1:30 p.m. until 3:20 p.m. CIC Cross County
3:30 p.m. Awards Presentation.
4:00 p.m. Victory Beer Garden and Galer Wine Bistro, Kids Korner, Vendor Village and Food Court closed
Free admission on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, through November 24
Extended Summer Weekends
Saturdays 7th,14th, & 21st Sundays 8th, 15th, & 22nd
Summer is not over yet! The staff just can't let go. Join us for a few more days of live outdoor music and tasty foods provided by local food vendors. Enjoy a wine tasting or just sit outside with a bottle and some friends to enjoy the afternoon. Noon – 6pm
Music
Sat. 7th: Larry Roney: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sun. 8th: Rory Sulivan: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat. 14th: Mike Favinger: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat: 21st: Josh Komorowski: 2 - 6 p.m.
Food
Sept. 7th:
Sept. 8th: Ka'Chi
Sept. 14th:
Sept. 15th: Moonlight Catering
Sept. 21st:
Sept. 22nd: Poi Doggy
FRIDAY FOOD PAIRING WITH COUNTRY BUTCHER
OPEN 4-9pm every Friday, with specially selected wine and food pairings from 5-7pm designed by the famous cheesemonger of the Country Butcher of Kennett Square. Durng this time only, our selected wine will be offered at 5$ a glass, with a 10% bottle discount.
Friday September 13th- cheese & charcuterrie with Sauvignon Blanc 2012
(This the first release of our Sauvignon Blanc!)
This is what renown food and wine critic Craig LaBan wrote about our Rosé 2012 in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
"My newest infatuation, though, is the dry rosé from Galer Estate, a fledgling winery from Brad and Lele Galer. Their vines abutting Longwood Gardens were just planted in 2005, and a street sign just went up last month. But winemaker Catrina North is already a name worth remembering. For this rosé, she's collected the vineyard's various red grapes - mostly cabernet franc, with merlot, spicy petit verdot, and cab sauvignon - and vinted them pale-pink and bone-dry. As minerally complex as a balanced blush from the south of France, this may be as close as we get to a taste of Provence on the Brandywine."
Chadds Ford Township
CERT
Citizen's Emergency Response Team
Tuesday, September 24th @ 7:00PM
@ the Township Municipal Bldg
You are invited to the quarterly meeting of the Citizen's Emergency Response Team (CERT). Join other civic minded residents in avoiding and preparing for potential disasters such as Floods, Haz Mat Spills, Pandemics, Hurricanes and other potential disasters. Learn about some of the potential life saving initiatives we are either introducing or currently addressing. We promise a very interesting and informative meeting. Please join us and thank you
William Delany Chairman
The Crozer Cancer Project Team has partnered UNO Chicago Grill, 3910 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, for a special fund-raising event on Sept. 26.
Bring your friends and family to the restaurant for lunch, dinner or takeout on Sept. 26 and 20 percent of your food order will benefit the Crozer Regional Cancer Center in Upland.
To participate, contact Kathy Campbell at (610) 619-7420 for a coupon to present to your server, or download the coupon at http://give.crozer.org/ccpt.
The Crozer Cancer Project Team, was formed under the leadership or Raymond Vivacqua, M.D., medical director, to help raise funds for the Crozer Regional Cancer Center. The Crozer Cancer Project Team is committed to ensuring that the programs and services at the Crozer Regional Cancer provide comprehensive leading edge, accessible and compassionate cancer care for patients in our region.
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