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On View January 25–March 30
You don’t have to travel a world away to escape the cold of winter…all you have to do is step through our doors.
Living plants become works of art inside our lush, 4-acre Conservatory. Nearly 5,000 colorful orchids hang from baskets, create inspiring arrangements, and adorn unique forms throughout Orchid Extravaganza.
In March you’ll also discover a special “something blue” in our Gardens. It’s the one time of year you can see our rare blue-poppies in an inspiring display of sky blue blooms.
Discover what's blooming throughout the Gardens during Orchid Extravaganza.
OrKID Days are filled with fun and wonder for our youngest guests.
Join our inaugural Community Read of Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac.
Members, registration is now open for 2014 winter Branching Out Lectures: Bringing Nature Home and Native Plants for Sustainable Landscapes.
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
Go on an evolutionary adventure and discover the link between dinosaurs and modern birds at Charlie & Kiwi’s Evolutionary Adventure, on display Jan. 25 through May 26, at the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Using a kid-friendly storyline, Charlie & Kiwi’s Evolutionary Adventure follows a boy named Charlie as he works on a book report about kiwis, a flightless bird found in New Zealand. To understand how kiwis evolved, Charlie travels back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. Visitors will learn with Charlie by unraveling puzzles, playing games, exploring computer interactives, and observing live birds. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for children (3-17), $8 for seniors and free for children 2 and younger and for museum members.
January 25 – May 18, 2014
A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth—foremost illustrators in the first half of the 20th century—created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Calendars hung in millions of homes, shops and offices, providing artists with an opportunity to disseminate their work to a much broader audience than that for books or magazines.
A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars introduces visitors to the once-thriving, lucrative business of illustrated calendars. From Parrish’s haunting work for General Electric’s Edison Mazda brand to Norman Rockwell’s
iconic images for the Boy Scouts of America, calendar images contributed greatly to an artist’s popular reputation. Yet just as these four artists reaped financial benefit and fame by creating art for calendars, the connection to commercial ventures at times undermined their critical reputations as artists. This exhibition will reveal the various ways in which Pyle, Parrish, Rockwell and Wyeth integrated calendar work into their careers, adapting to shifting views of contemporary art, illustration and business.
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 |
January 25 to May 18, 2014
Images of inspirational and patriotic events in American history, from
Coronado’s 16th-century expedition through the Southwest to Abraham
Lincoln’s second inaugural address in 1865, will be on view in this exhibition.
N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making features 12 dramatic paintings, created
by the artist in the late 1930s for a popular advertising calendar, and shows
Wyeth’s renowned mastery of stirring action and authentic detail. Props from
the artist’s Chadds Ford studio, such as a life mask of Abraham Lincoln, a
coonskin cap and a Kentucky rifle, will provide fascinating insight into how
Wyeth created these paintings. Visitors will be encouraged to record a calendar
image of their own that depicts an important event from American history.
The America in the Making paintings are on loan from the collection of
the Brunnier Art Museum of Iowa State University in Ames. An illustrated
catalogue from the Brunnier Art Museum will be available.
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
The Chester County Pops Orchestra, under the direction of new Music Director Joseph Gehring, will present Ellis Island: The Dream of America, by composer Peter Boyer, 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at Unionville High School and at West Chester East High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Ellis Island: The Dream of America is a multimedia performance with actors, video projections, and original music based on the immigrant experience in the first half of the 20th century. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors (62 plus). All children and students are admitted free. Tickets will be available online and at the door. For more information, and for online tickets visit www.chescopops.org, visit us on Facebook, or call 610-594-9178.
London Grove Friends is celebrating its 300th anniversary with a covered dish supper and presentation about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) is the first of 12 monthly events. The anniversary celebration dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 500 W. Street Road in Kennett Square. The presentation follows at 7:15 p.m. The public is invited. Feel free to bring a covered dish to share. The meeting is also accepting donations of nonperishable food items for The Kennett Food Cupboard.
“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.
Become a DuPont Theatre fan and a Green Room fan on Facebook –
Theatre: http://www.facebook.com/DuPontTheatre
Green Room: http://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRoomattheHotelduPont
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.
Dubac's THE MALE INTELLECT: an oxymoron?
Thursday - 7pm
Friday - 8pm
Saturday = 2pm and 8pm
Sunday - 2pm
Hilarious' is the only way to describe THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? You will laugh non-stop for ninety minutes as Robert Dubac ransacks his brain to answer the age old question, "What do women want?" All while drinking a beer. Dubac has crafted an hysterical one man multi-character show that tackles the babble of the sexes with precision and wit. With a shrug of his shoulders or a crook of his neck, Robert Dubac seamlessly transforms himself into five alter egos - each offering their own brand of misguided advice on how to straddle the gender gap.
Hailed by critics and audiences alike, THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? Is a rare thing; a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny, provocative and insightful all at once. There are two types of people who should rush and see it - men and women!
"Dubac isn't one to bash men or women. He zings both equally and without hostility. He makes the process funny and entertaining, and his sharply written, nicely put together, skillfully presented show certainly is that. It is adeptly conceived, refreshingly and comically stated, and he has no trouble keeping it up for a quite diverting 90 minutes." Philadelphia Inquirer
“…full of wickedly funny observations… the male intellect is the kind of indisputably riotous show that sets off regular explosions of laughter.” Miami Herald
"Hilarious! Guys, put down that beer and see this show!" Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Sunday, January 26
Breakfast at Hank's Place
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hank's Place is located at 1600 Baltimore Pike on the corner of Routes 1
& 100 in Chadds Ford.
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
“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.
Become a DuPont Theatre fan and a Green Room fan on Facebook –
Theatre: http://www.facebook.com/DuPontTheatre
Green Room: http://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRoomattheHotelduPont
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.
Dubac's THE MALE INTELLECT: an oxymoron?
Thursday - 7pm
Friday - 8pm
Saturday = 2pm and 8pm
Sunday - 2pm
Hilarious' is the only way to describe THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? You will laugh non-stop for ninety minutes as Robert Dubac ransacks his brain to answer the age old question, "What do women want?" All while drinking a beer. Dubac has crafted an hysterical one man multi-character show that tackles the babble of the sexes with precision and wit. With a shrug of his shoulders or a crook of his neck, Robert Dubac seamlessly transforms himself into five alter egos - each offering their own brand of misguided advice on how to straddle the gender gap.
Hailed by critics and audiences alike, THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON? Is a rare thing; a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny, provocative and insightful all at once. There are two types of people who should rush and see it - men and women!
"Dubac isn't one to bash men or women. He zings both equally and without hostility. He makes the process funny and entertaining, and his sharply written, nicely put together, skillfully presented show certainly is that. It is adeptly conceived, refreshingly and comically stated, and he has no trouble keeping it up for a quite diverting 90 minutes." Philadelphia Inquirer
“…full of wickedly funny observations… the male intellect is the kind of indisputably riotous show that sets off regular explosions of laughter.” Miami Herald
"Hilarious! Guys, put down that beer and see this show!" Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Why We Need More Natives In Our Gardens
Garden for life - ours and theirs!
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2014; (Snow Date: Feb. 4, 2014)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $35
Instructor: Douglas Tallamy, PhD University of Delaware
Specialized relationships between animals and plants is the norm in nature, rather than the exception. Plants that evolved in concert with local animals provide for their needs better than plants that evolved elsewhere. Doug will explain why this is so, why it is important to restore biodiversity to our residential properties, what we need to do to turn our landscapes into functioning ecosystems once again, and what we will gain by doing so. Doug will sign copies of his book, Bringing Nature Home.
Doug Tallamy is Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology and director of the Center for Managed Ecosystems at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. He has authored 73 research articles and taught Insect Taxonomy, Behavioral Ecology, and other courses for 30 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book, Bringing Nature Home; How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens, received the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers Association.
N.C. Wyeth's America in the Making
Curator's Tour
Wednesday, January 29, 2 p.m.
Christine Podmaniczky, curator of N.C. Wyeth Collections and Historic Properties will discuss N.C. Wyeth's America in the Making. Free for members and included in museum admission.
N.C. Wyeth's America in the Making
Curator's Tour
Wednesday, January 29, 2 p.m.
Christine Podmaniczky, curator of N.C. Wyeth Collections and Historic Properties will discuss N.C. Wyeth's America in the Making. Free for members and included in museum admission.
Brandywine River Museum
The meeting of the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force that was planned for December 11th has been cancelled and is rescheduled for January 29th 2014. The decision to change the meeting date was made to accommodate and foster two other battlefield-related meetings that have come to our attention. On December 12th, both the Brandywine Conservancy will be holding its holiday subscriber’s meeting and the Friends of Brandywine Battlefield will be holding their Annual Meeting. You have or will be receiving an invitation to the Brandywine Conservancy meeting, which will focus on battle history and planning activities. We are very glad that there is so much interest in the battlefield!!
The January Task Force meeting will be a happy new year and let’s get to work on 2014 battlefield preservation/ outreach activities meeting! Since the meeting is occurring the 5th week of January, there should be minimal if any conflicts with regularly scheduled municipal and community meetings – and so you all can attend the Task Force meeting!! J
Next Battlefield Task Force meeting information –
Date & Time: Weds, Jan 29th, 6:30 pm
Location: Brandywine Battlefield Park, Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA
Subjects: 1. Brandywine Battlefield Preservation Plan summary, key findings, and next steps
2. Celebrate and Kick-off the newly awarded American Battlefield Protection Program grants for Strategic Battlefield Landscapes Preservation Plans! These Strategic Landscapes Plans begin to implement and are a key recommendation of the Battlefield Preservation Plan.
Please mark your calendars to ‘save the date’ for the Jan 29th meeting! You will be emailed the official meeting invitation, rsvp information, and agenda in mid-January.
Have a wonderful holiday season and thanks again for your interest and dedication to battlefield and resource protection!!
Jeannine
Best Regards,
Jeannine Speirs
Chair, Brandywine Battlefield Task Force / Steering Committee
Senior Community Planner
Chester County Planning Commission
Gov't Services Center
601 Westtown Rd, Suite 270, PO Box 2747
West Chester, PA 19380
Tel: 610.344.6285
Please visit www.Landscapes2.org to see Chester County's interactive plan that brings growth and preservation together.
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The Chadds Ford Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28 at 7 P.M. in the township building. An overview presentation will be given on Code Red, a township broadcast system, that will facilitate emergency broadcast messages to ALL township residents phones or, if requested, cell phones.
The remainder of the meeting will focus on fire safety. Representatives of the CONCORD FIRE DEPARTMENT have developed specialized presentations on fire safety, chimney fires, houses on well water with distant fire hydrants, etc.. They will bring their fire engines and other equipment. Bring your children, grand children, so they, too, can receive this valuable education, and maybe try on some fire boots. Bring a neighbor/friend and please pass the word relative to this event.
All township residents are invited. Post card mailings will be sent to all township residents pertaining to this educational event.
See you there,
Bill Delany
Chadds Ford Civic Association of Chadds Ford Township, PO Box 823, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Happy Hours - 6-9
At Liberty Place
148 West State Street in Kennett Square
January 24th The Shucked Oysters ......energetic, entertaining acoustic-electric style music group, playing upbeat tunes from the 60's to today! Join Gary Moore and the ensemble for a fun night!
January 31st Dave Renz and Skip Barthold have been living in Chester County and performing up and down the east coast for the past 20 years. They perform jazz and original music that is influenced by jazz and other styles, including blues, rock, reggae and Latin music.
February 7th Jason Ager is a blues-rock artist with hip-hop and R&B influences. Jason’s self-taught guit ar style is distinguished by stylized palm muting and percussive striking. He has been playing original music since picking up the guitar, and has grown a loyal following in his hometown Philadelphia music scene. With stints in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Jason is a staple in clubs from New York to Virginia. He and the C.O.P.O. move audiences to the dance floor, and Jason also performs upbeat acoustic music that tests the boundaries of the traditional singer-songwriter.
February 14th Sinatra Perfect for Valentines Evening! Anthony Singing Songs of Sinatra, Since he was a child, Anthony has been surrounded by Sinatra's music and has developed a strong appreciation for his musical mastery. Growing up in Wilmington, Delaware, Anthony was infatuated with Sinatra and was inspired to play the saxaphone in school. He has always loved singing and entertaining, and he enjoys telling jokes with his inviting personality. Anthony's love of Sinatra and his music has only grown with age and has now inspired him to put together his Sinatra show.
| The Delaware Art Museum is pleased to welcome the eighth annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 1st. Presented in conjunction with the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association, this free celebration includes traditional Chinese art activities, artist demonstrations, a gallery scavenger hunt, a lion and folk dance, and Chinese yo-yo performance by the Chinese American Community Center Folk and Lion Dance Troupes and Yo-Yo Club. Yung-Li Dance, a contemporary dance company, will perform a festive and engaging aboriginal dance. Artwork created by children from the Chinese School of Delaware will be on view to commemorate this holiday.
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. |
| Schedule of Events
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chinese New Year-inspired Art Activities
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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 hanlincca.org. |
| Partners and Sponsors
This program is presented in conjunction with the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association and is supported by the Chinese American Community Center (CACC) and the Chinese School of Delaware. Special performances and demonstrations will be performed by Yung-Li Dance, the CACC Folk and Lion Dance Troupes and Yo-Yo Club, and students from Wilmington Friends School. Photographs provided by Bill Tsai and Yung-Li Dance. This program 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. Additional support provided through HCCA from TECRO, Culture Center of TECRO and the Ministry of Culture. |
| About the Delaware Art Museum
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.
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.
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| February 2014 – Sat/Sun: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Tastings 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. NO Reservations. First come, first served, so be sure to come a little early. This is a guided sit down tasting of 6 parings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Casual atmosphere. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $20 per person. Click here for more info |
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Make Your Own Calendar family workshop
Sunday, February 2, 10 a.m. - noon
Families are invited to make their own creative calendars after viewing examples in the museum's exhibitions of calendar art. Free for members and included in museum admission.
Brandywine River Museum
| Super Bowl at Brandywine Prime |
| Super Bowl Grid-Stop in this week to fill out a box in our Super Bowl grid! One grid per person, per night. Each grid is free, but you must stop into the bar to put your name in the grid. The prizes include; a $25 gift card to Brandywine Prime for the first quarter, brunch for 2 for the second quarter, a $50 gift card for the 3rd quarter, and a wine class for 6 guests for the 4th quarter ($450 value).
Sunday, February 2-AKA Super Bowl Sunday Wear a jersey of your favorite sports team and receive 50% off the food portion of our brunch buffet. You must have a jersey/some uniform part on to receive the discount. We will be closed for dinner on Super Bowl Sunday. |
| I hope to see you soon!
Michael |
| February 2014 – Sat/Sun: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Tastings 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. NO Reservations. First come, first served, so be sure to come a little early. This is a guided sit down tasting of 6 parings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Casual atmosphere. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $20 per person. Click here for more info |
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Tuesday, January 7 through Tuesday, February 25
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon (108 West State Street, Kennett Square PA 19348)
10% of your purchases at Half Moon will be donated to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County on Tuesdays throughout January and February. Bring a pine cone to show your participation or write the special code: Marshall Mill House on the bill.
**Pine cones will be available for pick up at TLC’s office in the Willowdale Town Center at 102 East Street Road, Kennett Square PA 19348. If our office is closed they will be in a basket on the porch.
Chester County Planning Commission to host
Public Transportation Plan
Public Meeting
The Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) in partnership with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is developing a county-wide Public Transportation Plan to guide transit operations and capital improvements in Chester County.
Chester County residents, transit users, project stakeholders, and the public are encouraged to attend a Public Meeting to be held at the Chester County Library and District Center in Exton (adjacent to the Exton Mall) on Wednesday February 5th, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to offer their input towards desired improvements of public transit services in Chester County. Participants will be informed regarding the overall plan progress, analysis findings, potential performance measures, and DRAFT recommendations, as well as the results of the 2013 Public Workshop held in April 2013 at the Chester County Historical Society. The meeting will be an open house format with a formal presentation starting at 7:00 PM.
DVRPC’s Office of Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Planning staff facilitated the first phase of the project, which entailed data collection, issue identification, and preliminary corridor prioritization. This work began late in 2012 and continued through the summer of 2013. The second phase of this plan – led by CCPC staff— is to develop goals and policies, define future transit corridors, and guide capital improvements throughout Chester County.
The Public Transportation Plan is targeted for completion in the summer of 2014. The County will then begin the process of adopting the plan as an element to Landscapes2, Chester County’s Comprehensive Plan. The adoption process is anticipated to be completed by the Fall of 2014.
The Public Transportation Plan Public Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the transit-accessible Chester County Library and District Center located at 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Randy Waltermyer, Transportation Division Director, or Brian Styche, Transportation Planner at 610-344-6285
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Read-Aloud Tours
Thursdays, February 6 through March 13, 10:30 a.m. February 6 Matthew’s Dream by Leo Lionni February 13 Ike at Night by Karl J. Kuerner February 20: Carmine, A Little More Red by Melissa Sweet February 27 The Hat by Jan Brett March 6 Butterfly Eyes by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes March 13 The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers |
