Prix Fixe Menu with Entertainment
Tickets available at the Grand Opera House Box Office: 302.652.5577 or 800.37.GRAND
Box Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays
http://www.ticketsatthegrand.org/Performance?perf_no=2972&buy=true
Times Square has a ball drop to bring in the new year, but Kennett Square will now have the Mushroom Drop. The first-ever Mushroom Drop — with a 8 foot-by-7.5 foot mushroom — is scheduled for this New Year’s Eve. It’s part of the main event for Midnight in the Square, a new event in the borough. There will be music, food, and fun for everyone from 9 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 1 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1. All events are on Broad Street and in the American Legion Building, between State and Cypress streets. Admission is the donation of a non-perishable item or canned good. All donations will be given to the Kennett Food Cupboard.
| WELCOME AN ARTFUL NEW YEAR! |
| New Year’s Eve Celebration
Tuesday, December 31 | 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Spend New Year’s Eve with friends and family surrounded by art! This lively event will feature an open bar with a special holiday cocktail, music, dancing, light late-night snacks, and a live feed of the ball drop at midnight. Guests will also enjoy the Museum’s spectacular permanent collections and the special exhibition American Moderns, 1910–1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell, on loan from the Brooklyn Museum. Click the button below to purchase tickets or call 302.351.8506. Valet parking included. Cocktail attire encouraged. |
Join us for the first annual Vintage New Year's at the Independence Seaport Museum brought to you by Drink Philly. Come dressed to the nines in vintage attire from bowler caps to antique jewels. There will be significant prizes for the best dressed man, woman and best hat of the night! Vintage hat experts, Hat Covet will be judging The Best Hat of the Night Competition, so come dressed to impress and you may win some funky new toppers, courtesy of HC.
Tickets include unlimited pours and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Catch The Sermon! performing soul, funk and rock & roll classics from the 60's and 70's followed by an epic dance party with DJ Adrian Hardy.
The party will take place on the fourth floor of the Independence Seaport Museum with the best view of the waterfront fireworks in town. Tickets include a $20 credit to Uber so you can arrive in style.
Buy your tickets now and celebrate with us!
Kick off the year at the park and have some fun while also getting exercise in nature. We’ll pick a trail based on the group and walk for about an hour and visit many special places throughout the park. This hike is for all ages and is stroller friendly. There is no cost or pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Arts Center.
Slim and Fit
Springwater Plaza on 202 South of McKenzies
Weekly class for fitness - try it out for free
Visit us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SlimFitPhiladelphia
Join Us at Artisan Exchange’s Indoor Artisan Foods & Farmers Market
Introducing the region’s first indoor market featuring a wide array of organically produced foods made right on premise.
 Aunt Mamie’s Italian Specialties |
 Basic Batters |
 Cheshire Cat Bakery |
 Cucina Verde |
 Gary’s, A Specialty Food Product Co. |
 Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters |
 Jenny & Frank’s Artisan Gelato |
 Ka Chi |
 Lavinia’s Cookies |
 Long Cove Foods |
 Lulu’s Cafe |
 MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes |
 Marvelous Mo’ and Me |
 Mistress of Spice |
 Mojo’s Pop Co. |
 MomPops & Take Me Bake Me |
 Pure Scents Candle Co. |
 Rawsome Fudge |
| Sally B |  Set to a Tea |
 Sweet Salvation Truffles |
 Taste Artisanal Market |
 Uncle Louie Foods |
 Waffatopia |
Artisan Exchange Farmers Market Vendors
 Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
 Bendy Brook Farm |
 Carmen B’s Honey |
 Chaikhana Chai |
 Dia Doce |
 Farm and Garden Flowers |
 Laura’s Biscotti and Granola |
 Fresh a’Peel Hummus |
 Livengood Family Farm |
 Maiale Cured Meats |
Jack’s Jams |  Oley Valley Mushroom Farm |
 Penns Woods Winery |
Rex Farms Orchard LLC | Mediterra |
 Sunny Slope Farm |
 Taste of Puebla |
 Thornbury Farm CSA |
 Urban Essence Salon & Spa |
 Veronica’s Doggie Delights |
 Brulee Bakery |
 Yellow Springs Farm |
 Gauker Farms |
Nomadic Pies |
Family Holiday Workshop
January 4, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Families will have fun searching for items in the museum's train and doll displays and create train- and doll-themed crafts. Free for members and included in museum admission.
Prepare for the Season 4 Premiere on Sunday, January 5, 2014 with a special Downton Abbey Tea including live entertainment and tables dressed with specialty lace linens. On this day only, guests are also encouraged to wear early 1900’s Period Dress. Guests will enjoy a three-course tea service, and can choose from a variety of teas including the new, Hotel du Pont Centennial Blend, a hearty black tea infused with hints of pineapple, the symbol of hospitality. Tea service begins at 3:30pm and is $34/person.
Noon at Brandywine Prime
$20 for lunch
A Longwood Christmas - Fresh and In Season
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music
The Garden Railway features a whimsical display set into motion with G-scale model trains.
Plan your visit
http://longwoodgardens.org/visit/christmas-visiting-tips
Slim and Fit
Springwater Plaza on 202 South of McKenzies
Weekly class for fitness - try it out for free
Visit us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SlimFitPhiladelphia
A Longwood Christmas - Fresh and In Season
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music
The Garden Railway features a whimsical display set into motion with G-scale model trains.
Plan your visit
http://longwoodgardens.org/visit/christmas-visiting-tips
Join Us at Artisan Exchange’s Indoor Artisan Foods & Farmers Market
Introducing the region’s first indoor market featuring a wide array of organically produced foods made right on premise.
| Aunt Mamie’s Italian Specialties |
Basic Batters |
Cheshire Cat Bakery |
| Cucina Verde |
Gary’s, A Specialty Food Product Co. |
Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters |
| Jenny & Frank’s Artisan Gelato |
Ka Chi |
Lavinia’s Cookies |
| Long Cove Foods |
Lulu’s Cafe |
MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes |
| Marvelous Mo’ and Me |
Mistress of Spice |
Mojo’s Pop Co. |
| MomPops & Take Me Bake Me |
Pure Scents Candle Co. |
Rawsome Fudge |
| Sally B | Set to a Tea |
Sweet Salvation Truffles |
| Taste Artisanal Market |
Uncle Louie Foods |
Waffatopia |
Artisan Exchange Farmers Market Vendors
| Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
Bendy Brook Farm |
Carmen B’s Honey |
| Chaikhana Chai |
Dia Doce |
Farm and Garden Flowers |
| Laura’s Biscotti and Granola |
Fresh a’Peel Hummus |
Livengood Family Farm |
| Maiale Cured Meats |
Jack’s Jams | Oley Valley Mushroom Farm |
| Penns Woods Winery |
Rex Farms Orchard LLC | Mediterra |
| Sunny Slope Farm |
Taste of Puebla |
Thornbury Farm CSA |
| Urban Essence Salon & Spa |
Veronica’s Doggie Delights |
Brulee Bakery |
| Yellow Springs Farm |
Gauker Farms |
Nomadic Pies |
Tastings classes begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. This is a sit down guided by one of our staff through a tasting of 6-8 pairings of wine and cheese from September Farms. This is a relaxed atmosphere where you will learn a little about wine and cheese. This tasting is $20 per person. The cheeses will be available for purchase as well.
No Reservations Required. Come early to get your spot. We will still have our traditional wine tasting option available for $5.
Cheese Selection: From September Farms
Pairings
Proprietors Reserve White - Amish Butter
Pinot Grigio - Cheddar
Proprietors Reserve Red - Pepperoni Augusto Jack
Chaddsford White - Swiss
Chaddsford Red -Smoked Gouda
Sangria - Jalapeno Jack
Spiced Apple - Orange Cranberry Jack
A Longwood Christmas - Fresh and In Season
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music
The Garden Railway features a whimsical display set into motion with G-scale model trains.
Plan your visit
http://longwoodgardens.org/visit/christmas-visiting-tips
Tastings classes begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. This is a sit down guided by one of our staff through a tasting of 6-8 pairings of wine and cheese from September Farms. This is a relaxed atmosphere where you will learn a little about wine and cheese. This tasting is $20 per person. The cheeses will be available for purchase as well.
No Reservations Required. Come early to get your spot. We will still have our traditional wine tasting option available for $5.
Cheese Selection: From September Farms
Pairings
Proprietors Reserve White - Amish Butter
Pinot Grigio - Cheddar
Proprietors Reserve Red - Pepperoni Augusto Jack
Chaddsford White - Swiss
Chaddsford Red -Smoked Gouda
Sangria - Jalapeno Jack
Spiced Apple - Orange Cranberry Jack
Hosted by Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Willowdale Branch
5-5:30 Meet and Greet
5:30-6:00 Presentation by Chip Huston, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity - Chester County
Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres provided by Portabello's of Knnett Square and Victory Brewing Company.
Free to attend.
To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and draw attention to ongoing civil rights struggles, Swarthmore College’s Chester Children’s Chorus will perform at Chester’s historic Calvary Baptist Church, 1616 West 2nd Street in Chester, on Friday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. The performance will kick off local Martin Luther King Day celebrations and will feature original music and a special tribute to Dr. King.
Slim and Fit
Springwater Plaza on 202 South of McKenzies
Weekly class for fitness - try it out for free
Visit us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SlimFitPhiladelphia
Join Us at Artisan Exchange’s Indoor Artisan Foods & Farmers Market
Introducing the region’s first indoor market featuring a wide array of organically produced foods made right on premise.
| Aunt Mamie’s Italian Specialties |
Basic Batters |
Cheshire Cat Bakery |
| Cucina Verde |
Gary’s, A Specialty Food Product Co. |
Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters |
| Jenny & Frank’s Artisan Gelato |
Ka Chi |
Lavinia’s Cookies |
| Long Cove Foods |
Lulu’s Cafe |
MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes |
| Marvelous Mo’ and Me |
Mistress of Spice |
Mojo’s Pop Co. |
| MomPops & Take Me Bake Me |
Pure Scents Candle Co. |
Rawsome Fudge |
| Sally B | Set to a Tea |
Sweet Salvation Truffles |
| Taste Artisanal Market |
Uncle Louie Foods |
Waffatopia |
Artisan Exchange Farmers Market Vendors
| Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
Bendy Brook Farm |
Carmen B’s Honey |
| Chaikhana Chai |
Dia Doce |
Farm and Garden Flowers |
| Laura’s Biscotti and Granola |
Fresh a’Peel Hummus |
Livengood Family Farm |
| Maiale Cured Meats |
Jack’s Jams | Oley Valley Mushroom Farm |
| Penns Woods Winery |
Rex Farms Orchard LLC | Mediterra |
| Sunny Slope Farm |
Taste of Puebla |
Thornbury Farm CSA |
| Urban Essence Salon & Spa |
Veronica’s Doggie Delights |
Brulee Bakery |
| Yellow Springs Farm |
Gauker Farms |
Nomadic Pies |
Tastings classes begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. This is a sit down guided by one of our staff through a tasting of 6-8 pairings of wine and cheese from September Farms. This is a relaxed atmosphere where you will learn a little about wine and cheese. This tasting is $20 per person. The cheeses will be available for purchase as well.
No Reservations Required. Come early to get your spot. We will still have our traditional wine tasting option available for $5.
Cheese Selection: From September Farms
Pairings
Proprietors Reserve White - Amish Butter
Pinot Grigio - Cheddar
Proprietors Reserve Red - Pepperoni Augusto Jack
Chaddsford White - Swiss
Chaddsford Red -Smoked Gouda
Sangria - Jalapeno Jack
Spiced Apple - Orange Cranberry Jack
Free admission on Sunday mornings
9:30 a.m. to noon
Tastings classes begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. This is a sit down guided by one of our staff through a tasting of 6-8 pairings of wine and cheese from September Farms. This is a relaxed atmosphere where you will learn a little about wine and cheese. This tasting is $20 per person. The cheeses will be available for purchase as well.
No Reservations Required. Come early to get your spot. We will still have our traditional wine tasting option available for $5.
Cheese Selection: From September Farms
Pairings
Proprietors Reserve White - Amish Butter
Pinot Grigio - Cheddar
Proprietors Reserve Red - Pepperoni Augusto Jack
Chaddsford White - Swiss
Chaddsford Red -Smoked Gouda
Sangria - Jalapeno Jack
Spiced Apple - Orange Cranberry Jack
Monday, January 20
Dr. Martin Luther King's Day
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Costumed Guides offer Tours of the John Chads House. Many hands-own activities and refreshments are offered at the Barn Visitors Center.
Admission to the John Chads House is $5 for adults; members of the Chadds Ford Historical Society and children 12 and under are free.
TOMORROW'S
SALE POSTPONED UNTIL
SATURDAY JANUARY 25
AT 9:00 AM
PREVIEW FRIDAY FROM 9 UNTIL 5 PM
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE, MOTHER NATURE IS HAVING HER WAY!!!
WE WILL BE IN TOMORROW AT 9AM,
PREVIEW IF YOU LIKE,
LEAVE BIDS IF YOU CAN'T
MAKE IT SATURDAY!
BACK ROOM AS USUAL AT 9 AM
IN THE FRONT ROOM,
WE WILL SELL FURNITURE FIRST,
THEN SMALLS IN THE USUAL SEQUENCE,
SHELF LOTS, JEWELRY, SILVER,
TABLE TOP SMALLS,
ART SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE SALE
“DANCING WITH THE STARS” CELEBRITY PROS
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE”
AND “AMERICAN IDOL” FINALISTS IN
JANUARY 21-26, 2014
AT THE DUPONT THEATRE
The critically acclaimed international dance production, BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2, is coming to Wilmington, Delaware at the DuPont Theatre from January 21-16, 2014 for eight (8) performances only.
Star Watch: It’s the who’s who of the dance and singing world, joining together for an evening of grace, athleticism, and passion. This season’s “Dancing with the Stars” mirror-ball winner and Emmy-award winning, Derek Hough joins fellow mirror-ball celebrity winners Peta Murgatroyd, Tony Dovolani, and Cheryl Burke. Additional stars include “American Idol finalists Gina Glocksen (Season Six) and Von Smith (Season Eight) along with “So You Think You Can Dance” finalists Randi Lynn Strong, Jonathan Platero (Season Five) and Legacy (Season six). “Cirque du Soleil” performer Eric Newton adds an acrobatic twist as well. The show is choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars”’ Emmy-nominated Louis van Amstel and his passion and expertise bring a new level of excitement and flash to this family-friendly evening.
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2 is an evening of entertainment for the entire family, highlighted by stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances that pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and "hip-hop" styles.
Watching the cha-cha rattle on the television screen is one thing, but getting up close and live beneath the fringe, sequins and booming sounds of Rumba bass is a whole other ballgame. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2 brings a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional international dancers spanning the hot moves of Samba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Jive. As if the jaw-dropping dancers aren’t enough to keep you ogling at smooth moves and high kicks, your favorite “American Idol” finalists will complete the bill with their powerhouse hit songs. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2 gives audiences thrills with its varieties of music providing a concert soundtrack to the evening.
Performances are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Ticket prices start at $35. To purchase tickets or for more information about group rates, call the DuPont Theatre Box Office at 302-656-4401 or 800-338-0881 or on the internet, DuPont Theatre site: www.duponttheatre.com.
Fabulous dining offers are also available in the Green Room and Lobby Lounge at the Hotel du Pont throughout the week. For the ultimate hospitality experience, book an overnight theatre dinner package with the Hotel du Pont.
For press information, interview requests and photography, contact Carolyn Grubb at 302-594-3162 or visit the press room at the DuPont Theatre website at duponttheatre.com.
For information on dining before or after performances at the DuPont Theatre, please call the Hotel du Pont at 302-594-3154 or 800-338-3404. Open Table dining reservations can be made direct from the DuPont Theatre dining page or the Hotel du Pont Green Room dining page.
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Theatre: http://www.facebook.com/DuPontTheatre
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Located at the DuPont Building in Wilmington, DE, the DuPont theatre is a 1,252-seat theatre that has been presenting professional Broadway productions since 1913. It also boasts a variety of entertainers, businesses, charitable groups and private parties. DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people’s lives better, safer and easier. Operating in more than 90 countries and regions, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications and transportation.