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SUMMER IN LIVING COLOR: LIVE BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT OPENS AT TYLER ARBORETUM

Summer is vibrant with color, and that is especially true at Tyler Arboretum’s Butterfly House. Beautifully colored caterpillars and delicate, fluttering butterflies show off their vivid hues among the colorful plant specimens that they depend upon in this live specimen exhibit starting June 28, 2014. This year, the Butterfly House will enjoy a few enhancements, courtesy of the generous grant awarded to Tyler by Axalta Coating Systems. Tyler and Axalta will hail this new partnership that celebrates the wonderful colors of nature during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

Dedicated volunteer docents identified a wish list of items needed to improve the existing house. The $15,000 grant from Axalta will provide additional educational signage as well as a garden feature sign for the outside of the building to attract visitors. The funds will also provide plants that will be used as food for the caterpillars and butterflies, a new butterfly identification brochure, general care and upkeep and, eventually, new benches in the Butterfly House.

“We are delighted to have Axalta as a partner for this seasonal exhibit,” says Tyler Arboretum Executive Director Rick Colbert. “They have a unique perspective on the value of color in our lives, and this is the perfect opportunity to help our guests see the wonderful array of pigments that exist in our natural world.”

Tyler Arboretum’s Butterfly House offers visitors a special opportunity to learn about, photograph and get a close-up look at local butterflies in all stages of development. The exhibit features a 1,400 square foot Butterfly House filled with native specimens including monarchs, viceroys, sulphurs, mourning cloaks, hairstreaks, red-spotted purples, great spangled fritillaries, painted ladies and swallowtails. The exhibit also includes extensive plantings that feed both butterflies and caterpillars.

The goal of Tyler’s Butterfly House exhibit is to promote greater understanding about a significant aspect of ecology and human interaction with the natural world.

“Unfortunately, butterflies and other pollinators have taken a huge hit in numbers in recent years,” said Amy Mawby, Director of Public Programs at Tyler. “They are essential for the health and sustainability of our ecosystems. We are happy and excited to have support from a company like Axalta so we can continue our educational efforts with the public.”

“As an organization that advocates sustainability, Axalta is thrilled to partner with Tyler Arboretum,” says Nigel Budden, Axalta VP and Head of its North America Business. “We also believe color should be brilliant and butterflies provide an example of vivid color coming to life.”

The Butterfly House exhibit is free with the price of regular admission and open seasonally through the months of July and August.

About Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is an important community resource and cultural destination. Tyler provides a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, history and the natural world.  Its 650 acres of meadows, wetlands and unbroken forest can be enjoyed via over 17 miles of hiking trails. Additional information is available at www.tylerarboretum.org.

About Axalta Coating Systems

Axalta Coating Systems is a leading global provider of liquid and powder coatings to automotive, transportation, general industrial, architectural and decorative customers. Doing business in more than 130 countries, Axalta operates 35 manufacturing centers, seven R&D facilities and 42 customer training centers. Axalta will continue to build on more than 145 years of experience in the coatings industry. For more information, visit www.axaltacoatingsystems.com.

Museum Explorer Mornings

Thursday mornings, July 3 through 31

Introduce children to art this summer. Participate in one or all five of these workshops designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult. Each program will include a thematic, interactive guided tour followed by a creative art project. Two sessions will be held each day: Session A: 10 a.m. or Session B: 11 a.m. Workshops are free with regular museum admission. To register contact the Education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected].

• July 3: Red, White and Blue
  Find red, white and blue in works of art and design a flag using these colors and more.
• July 10: Paint by Nature
  Observe how artists paint nature and capture the beauty of the Brandywine landscape using watercolor crayons.
• July 17: Amazing Animals
  Look for animals in paintings and sculpture and assemble an imaginative creature.
• July 24: Fine Lines
  Discover lines of every kind in art throughout the museum and draw a scratch art scene.
• July 31: Portrait Parade
  Explore traditional and unusual portraits and create a self-portrait collage

Friday, July 11, 6 to 9 p.m.

Join us for an evening of immersive arts experiences featuring dance and music performances and art-making activities, all connected to the significance of water in our lives. The museum and galleries will open at 6 p.m. with Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art staff available to discuss the Lure of the Brandywine exhibition.

This innovative program will feature the premiere of We Are Water, an original dance by Sight-Specific, and musical improvisations by Catherine Marie Charlton from her award-winning albums, River Flow – Sanctuary and River Dawn: Piano Meditations. Nature is an integral part of the creative process for Sight-Specific, a dance company from Brooklyn, New York. Artistic director Emie Hughes’s childhood experiences with the Brandywine River during her Chadds Ford childhood provided inspiration for this dance. Catherine Marie Charlton is a Steinway Artist whose music has been praised for its “tranquil, yet evocative flow.”

Full bar and small-plate offerings available for purchase. The program is included with museum admission free for Brandywine members and children under 6.

Celebrating the Artist: Andrew Wyeth's Birthday

July 12

The Brandywine River Museum of Art honors the life and legacy of Andrew Wyeth on the day of his birth by offering free admission.

On Saturday, July 12, admission will be free all day in honor of Andrew Wyeth's birthday.

Families will enjoy a special "Water Moves" workshop from 10 a.m. to noon where they will investigate the dynamic qualities of water through first-hand observation, creative mapping and art projects. To reinforce the importance of clean water for all living things, families will pot native plants to take home. Workshop projects are suitable for all ages. Please register at the education office at 610.388.8382.

LifeTrax LLC, a life-coaching company, is offering two free group life-coaching meetings in Concord Township. The meetings will take place on July 7 and 14, at Valley Point Church, 209 Bethel Road, from 7-8 p.m. To register for this event, please visit www.LifeTraxCoaching.com. Participants are encouraged to attend both meetings, as the content will be different each time. If you have ever wondered if life coaching would work for you, or if you are the type of person who loves positive, motivational talks, with a focus on taking actions that will improve your life and help you achieve your goals, you should plan to attend.

Art Explorers Workshop

4 Wednesdays: July 9-July 30, 2014, 5:15-6:15pm

Darlington Arts Center

977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060

(610) 358-3632

Cost: $80

For Ages 4-6. Young artists are encouraged to look, experiment and express ideas while working with a variety of art materials including paint, clay, pencil, pastel and more. Come discover your creativity!

*Pre-registration is required. Call or visit us at www.darlingtonarts.org to sign up!

Anson B. Nixon Park Summer Concert Series

Free concerts are held on Wednesday evenings in the summer from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in a beautiful setting overlooking the pond. Bring a blanket or folding chair. Picnic suppers are catered by local restaurants. For last minute weather cancellation notices, check their Facebook page or call 610-444-1416.

Museum Explorer Mornings

Thursday mornings, July 3 through 31

Introduce children to art this summer. Participate in one or all five of these workshops designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult. Each program will include a thematic, interactive guided tour followed by a creative art project. Two sessions will be held each day: Session A: 10 a.m. or Session B: 11 a.m. Workshops are free with regular museum admission. To register contact the Education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected].

• July 3: Red, White and Blue
  Find red, white and blue in works of art and design a flag using these colors and more.
• July 10: Paint by Nature
  Observe how artists paint nature and capture the beauty of the Brandywine landscape using watercolor crayons.
• July 17: Amazing Animals
  Look for animals in paintings and sculpture and assemble an imaginative creature.
• July 24: Fine Lines
  Discover lines of every kind in art throughout the museum and draw a scratch art scene.
• July 31: Portrait Parade
  Explore traditional and unusual portraits and create a self-portrait collage

Our Summer Concert Series

So bring your kids, blankets and lawn chairs.  The concert starts at 6:30 until dusk.

Delaware Art Museum

Celebrate the new exhibition Performance Now with live performance art and a hula hoop contest! Poet, curator, and performance artist Jaamil Olawale Kosoko will give a tour of the exhibition in his alter-ego, Jerimiah. Melissa Diane will perform works that include movement, text, and audience interaction.

Schedule:
7:00 p.m. – Hula hoop contest
8:00 p.m. – Jaamil’s tour
Melissa Diane will perform throughout the evening

Workshop: Clay Date

About Art Is After Dark

The Museum comes alive on select Friday nights! Each night is unique with live music, special performances, Studio activities, films, gallery games, tours, and more! Plus, stroll the galleries and enjoy a cash bar with snacks in the Thronson Café. Free for Members, $8 in advance or $10 at the door for Non-Members.

There’s more!

You can also sign up for the popular Friday Evening Adult Workshops from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Museum’s Studio. Supplies, beer, wine, and light snacks provided. Pre-registration is required. Must be 21 participate. $30 Members, $35 Non-Members. Click here for more information.

A special presentation on The Star-Spangled Banner by Gene Pisasale
"The War of 1812: The Conflict Which Forged A New Nation"
2:00 p.m 

Barn Visitors Center 

Suggested donation: $3 for members; $5 for non-members

Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration strongly suggested due to limited seating.
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner. Local author and historian, Gene Pisasale will share the story of how The War of 1812 is a misunderstood and in many ways a "forgotten war". Raging from June 1812 to January 1815, this conflict with the British was caused by continuing acts of piracy against American shipping and the impressment of thousands of sailors against their will. Yet the war had many positive repercussions. America proved herself, taking a place among the most powerful nations, gaining stature in the eyes of the world. An American icon- the Star Spangled Banner was born, the song becoming our National Anthem and the flag which flew above Fort McHenry treasured as proof of our dedication into liberty.

Gene Pisasale's flag (pictured here) is on view at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The flag was flown over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the sight of this country's flag waving defiantly over Fort McHenry which inspired Francis Scott Key to write our National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." Gene reveals one of the unsolved mysteries of the famous flag which continues to perplex historians at both the Smithsonian where the flag resides today and Fort McHenry where it flew on Sept. 14, 1814 as the "bombs burst in the air..."

Signed copies of Gene Pisasale's book "The Forgotten Star

MEDIA ALERT:

What:                      Paradocx Vineyard SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Band BIO:           MINAS

Based in Philadelphia for a great part of their career, Minas has been on the forefront of world music and Brazilian Jazz in our area for the past 30 years. Led by the couple Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, Minas has recorded and released 6 CDs, 5 of them in Philly. Their latest, Bossa Nova Day, was indicated for 3 Grammy Awards. They are presently putting the finishing touches on a brand new CD which will feature circa 50 musicians, including a big band (The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, a string section, and many guest artists. Minas has won “Best of Philly” from Philadelphia Magazine twice. They write original music as well as perform classic Brazilian standards by A. C. Jobim and Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66. Patricia on piano and vocal, Orlando on nylon-string guitar and vocal, complement each other and create a mood that only a lifetime of performing together can attain. Their music is warm, their vocals sensual, their instruments percussive, and their melodic lines are jazzy.

Website:                    http://www.minasmusic.com/

Facebook:                    https://www.facebook.com/minasbrazilianmusic?fref=ts

When:                 Saturday July 19th 5-9pm

Entrance FEE:    Adults $10.00, Includes concert and one glass of selected wine.  Under 21 FREE           

SPECIAL:            “Unlimited Concert Pass” – ONLY $55.00 for 11 concerts, more information:    http://bit.ly/1kAqq43

FOOD Options: Georges’ Seafood serving – Cocktail shrimp and Oysters at every concert.

                             State Street Grill:  Serving Burgers, Wraps and more

                             Punk’d Pineapple Ice cream - Serving Homemade Ice cream Sandwiches and frozen treats.

Location:           Paradocx Vineyard

1833 Flint Hill Road

                             Landenberg, PA 19350

Additional

Information:     Call (610) 255-5684 or e-mail

[email protected]

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The Chester County Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Joseph Gehring, will present three performances of its 2014 Summer Concert in July 2014:
Oxford Area High School, 705 Waterway Road, Oxford, PA 19363, July 19, 7 PM Phoenixville Area Middle School, 386 City Line Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460, July 20, 3 PM Fugett Middle School, 500 Ellis Lane, West Chester, PA 19382, July 22, 7 PM The program theme, Dancing with the Pops!, will have the audiences dancing in the aisles.

Featuring dance music from around the world, the Orchestra will be joined by dancers from McDade-Cara School of Irish Dance and the Oxford Center for Dance.

The Chesco Pops will partner with nonprofits in the venue areas for ticket revenue sharing: Oxford Area Senior Center, Phoenixville Area
Public Library and Chester County Historical Society (W.C.)
Ticket prices are: adult $15, senior (62 plus) $12, and 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, “like us” on Facebook, email [email protected], or call 610-594-9178.
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Buy Now

Free admission on Sunday mornings

9:30 a.m. to noon

The Chester County Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Joseph Gehring, will present three performances of its 2014 Summer Concert in July 2014:
Phoenixville Area Middle School, 386 City Line Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460, July 20, 3 PM Fugett Middle School, 500 Ellis Lane, West Chester, PA 19382, July 22, 7 PM The program theme, Dancing with the Pops!, will have the audiences dancing in the aisles.

Featuring dance music from around the world, the Orchestra will be joined by dancers from McDade-Cara School of Irish Dance and the Oxford Center for Dance.

The Chesco Pops will partner with nonprofits in the venue areas for ticket revenue sharing: Oxford Area Senior Center, Phoenixville Area
Public Library and Chester County Historical Society (W.C.)
Ticket prices are: adult $15, senior (62 plus) $12, and 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, “like us” on Facebook, email [email protected], or call 610-594-9178.
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The Gables has live music every Sunday from 5-8pm on the patio. People have really been enjoying it, and we would like to get the word out even more! Here is the link to The Gables' calendar (http://thegablesatchaddsford.com/events/), with all the performers.

American Girl TM Doll Camp

July 21-25 & August 18-22.

8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Members: $200; Non-members: $225

Girls will have the chance to experience early American stories with their dolls. Activities include learning about Native American life, sewing, cooking, weaving, quill pen writing, and enjoying a tea party! Please bring a packed lunch.

Week long camps for children.  See web for details.

Nonprofit to host fundraiser for golfers and non-golfers

 Yes U Can USA Paralympic Sport Delaware will hold the Yes U Can USA Golf Classic on Monday, July 21, 2014, at the DuPont Country Club, in Wilmington, Delaware.

Yes U Can USA Paralympic Sport Delaware will hold the Yes U Can USA Golf Classic on Monday, July 21, 2014, at the DuPont Country Club, in Wilmington, Delaware.

The tournament will be played on the signature championship DuPont Course, formerly the home course for the LPGA/McDonald’s Championship.  Tournament games will include closest to the pin, longest drive, mulligans for sale, and rent-the-pro for your tee shot.

Special guests will include former NFL player Kevin Reilly, a cancer survivor, amputee, and motivational speaker, as well as Steven Stanhope, director of the BADER Consortium at the University of Delaware, which brings together experts from across the country to establish evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation for wounded warriors.

“We want to emphasize that this event offers something for everyone—golfers and non-golfers, amputees and non-amputees,” says Yes U Can co-founder Vickie George.  “Those who don’t want to play golf can join us for the dinner and auction. Another great non-golf activity is ‘Putt & Pinot on the Green-gio,’ which is being organized by Lisa Ramone.”

The event will also include a classic car show, instruction by LPGA professional Rebecca Dengler, and adapted golf instruction by Bob Buck, founder and executive director of the EAGA.

Player registration fees are $125 for EAGA members and $150 for others. Fees include golf, driving range, gift bag, lunch, beverages and dinner.

Sponsor opportunities are available at all levels from gifts for the silent auction to title sponsorship.

Click here to go directly to the Registration and Sponsorship Form.

Click here to download a brochure/sponsorship form.

About Yes U Can USA

Yes U Can Corporation was founded to help people with disabilities more fully participate in adapted sport, fitness and recreational activities. Yes U Can USA became a Paralympic Sport Club in 2013 and is now a member of the USA Olympic Committee.

Current programs include individualized exercise, swimming, sit and be fit, healthy eating workshops, weekend camp retreats, wheelchair basketball, fishing and wildlife adventures, hiking, and outdoor environmental programs. The organization plans to add biking, rock wall climbing, zip-lining, boating, amputee soccer, archery, chair tai chi, yoga, scuba diving, and art.

Yes U Can’s partners include the University of Delaware, Christiana Care PMRI, the Developmental Disabilities Council, Delaware Swim and Fitness, Delaware State Parks, the Brandywine YMCA, Easter Seals, the MS Society, the Aquatic Resource Environmental Center, EMS Wilmington, Bike Line of Newark, and the New Castle County Department of Community Services – Garfield Park Activity Center.

For more information about Yes U Can, contact Vickie George at 302-286-1399 or via email at [email protected], or visit the website.

Article by Diane Kukich

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

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