Jamie Wyeth
January 17 through April 5
The first major retrospective of the art of Jamie Wyeth (born 1946). Featuring more than 100 works, Jamie Wyeth examines six decades of the artist's career and charts the evolution of his creative process from his earliest childhood drawings through recurring themes inspired by the people, places and objects that populate his world. For more information, please click here.
At the Brandywine River Museum of Art, the exhibition is sponsored by Natalie and Herb Kohler on behalf of Kohler Co., and by David and Lisa Spartin.
The national tour is sponsored by Bank of America.
Frolic & Play the Chaddsford Winery Way!
There will be live ice carving from 2-5pm on the 17th & 18th. Enjoy hot mulled wine by our fire pits and peruse the food trucks and vendors all weekend long. Bundle up for this one because no matter how much snow is on the ground, we’re taking things outside!
Ice carvings on Saturday: Snowman, Snowflake, Palm Tree
Ice carvings on Sunday: Hockey Player, Penguin, Wine Bottle
Come out and watch these experts at work!
Tastings are $10 for this event
Purchase here
Use promo code "ice" to receive $3 off tastings
SATURDAY, 1/17
FOOD TRUCKS:
The Flying Deutschman (Authentic German cuisine)
Pretzelria (Stuffed pretzels & original soft pretzels)
P’Bon’s Fresh Phood of Philly (Hearty sandwiches & comfort food)
The Cow & the Curd (Battered fried cheese curds)
The Whirly Pig (Gourmet pork dishes)
Wonderland Cakes (Artisan cupcakes & desserts)
MUSIC:
Alex & Shiloh Trio
SUNDAY, 1/18
FOOD TRUCKS:
The Flying Deutschman (Authentic German cuisine)
Pretzelria (Stuffed pretzels & original soft pretzels)
Surf & Turf Truck (Seafood sandwiches & bisque)
The Whirly Pig (Gourmet pork dishes)
Oink & Moo BBQ (Savory American BBQ)
Foolish Waffles (Savory & sweet whimsical waffles)
Wonderland Cakes (Artisan cupcakes & desserts)
MUSIC:
Grace Anne Field Trio
VENDORS 1/17 & 1/18
Exquisite Designs
Chloe & Isabel (Jewelry)
Mojo Pop (Gourmet popcorn)
Saw Creek Soap (Handmade cold pressed soap)
Taste Artisanal Market (Gourmet cheese spreads and honey)
Lavinia’s Cookies (Locally sourced, freshly made cookies)
Sweet Salvation Truffles (Gourmet artisan chocolates)
John Hay Cigars (Locally grown, hand-crafted cigars)
Enjoy Live Music EVERY WEEKEND
Saturday and Sunday Afternoon at Galer Estate!
Saturday from 5-7pm
Sunday from 4-6pm
Monday, January 19 from 10 am to 3 pm
Martin Luther King Day
CFHS Barn Visitors Center
Come learn about the life of Dr. King and the history of Chadds Ford. Free activities include a video of King's speeches, refreshments, and kid's crafts.
Tour the Chads House with live beehive bread making: $5 for adults, 12 and under free.The last family to live in the c. 1725 house was the African-American family of Maryann Strand. Guides will lead tours of the small stone mansion that survived almost 300 years and tell about its fascinating history.
A comprehensive health screening event will be held at Media Medical Plaza on Saturday, Jan. 24. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a continental breakfast. Screenings will include bone density, blood pressure, sleep disorder, glucose/cholesterol, prostate screening and PSA,
breast exams and walk-in mammograms. The snow date is Saturday, Jan. 31. To register, call Debbie Simon, director of Healthline Services, at 610-284-8158 or e-mail [email protected].
Enjoy Live Music EVERY WEEKEND
Saturday and Sunday Afternoon at Galer Estate!
Saturday from 5-7pm
Sunday from 4-6pm
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 25, 2015
1:30-2:30pm
Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 year old program
Full Day Kindergarten
Grades 1 thru 8
St. Thomas the Apostle School
430 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134 www.stthomastheapostle.net
Genius Inspired by Genius
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
Gold Ballroom at the Hotel du Pont
MOZART I String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K.465 "Dissonance"
BRAHMS I Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet in B Minor
Charles Salinger, clarinet
Mozart wrote this string quartet in homage to Haydn.
Brahms came out of retirement to write this quintet
for a spectacular clarinetist.
Come and be inspired.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!
or call The Grand Opera House Box Office at
302-652-5577
Tickets $66 each, and includes coffee and dessert.
Box Office Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays,
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Tickets available at the door.
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is launching a Young Professionals Group on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The kick-off social will be held at 1025 Andrew Drive, Suite 200, in West Chester, from 5 to 7 p.m. Come have fun while networking, learning about philanthropy and community women’s issues, and discussing goals for the group. The free event, open to females between the ages of 18 and 40, will feature light refreshments. RSVPs should be sent to [email protected] or 484-356-0940.
The opening reception for the "24/7 Project" will be held on Jan. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the New Gallery at West Chester University. Ceramic artist Rhoda Kahler and photographer Darcie Goldberg collaborated on a 24-hour artistic exploration of Boston, Atlantic City, Washington DC, Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Providence, an odyssey that included their ceramics and photography materials so they could record their impressions. A gallery talk is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 4 .pm. The show runs through Feb. 28. For more details on “The 24/7 Project”, visit http://www.24-7 project.com.
Considered to be among the finest of the Gilbert & Sullivan light-operas, 'Yeomen of the Guard' is a production of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County. It breaks some of the conventions of comic opera without losing the ability to please the audience. Directed by Bob Binkley with Music Director Florrie Marks, it will be performed on Jan. 29-31 at 8 p.m. and on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, West Chester University. Call 610-269-5499 or email [email protected] for information.
Sunday, February 1st AKA Super Sunday
Wear a jersey of your favorite sports team and receive 25% off our brunch buffet. You must have a jersey/some uniform part on to receive the discount.
We will be closed for dinner on 2.1.15.
The PNC Arts Alive Family Programs will continue on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Brandywine River Museum from 10 a.m. to noon with 'Artful Animals.' Explore the creative side of the animal kingdom in paintings by Jamie Wyeth and assemble sculptural art inspired by living things found everywhere, from the backyard to the barnyard.
News Release
Drawn with Spirit: Pennsylvania German Fraktur from the Joan and
Victor Johnson Collection
February 1- April 26, 2015
The Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building
Special Exhibitions Gallery, first floor
Monday: Closed *
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday evenings: Closed
This winter the Philadelphia Museum of Art will present Drawn with Spirit: Pennsylvania German Fraktur from the Joan and Victor Johnson Collection, an exhibition featuring bold, bright, and captivating drawings and manuscripts that celebrated important life events among the first European immigrants to settle in Southeastern Pennsylvania in the 18th century. The
exhibition represents the most comprehensive study of the last fifty years to be devoted to fraktur, one of the most iconic forms of American folk art. It celebrates the promised gift to the Museum of more than 230 works from this important collection, and will be accompanied by a landmark publication. The Johnson Collection of rare and exquisite works on paper will more than double the Museum’s distinguished holdings of fraktur, making it among the finest collections of its kind in the United States.
Once a month, Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent John C. Sanville hosts an informal session that includes information about the district’s programs, school board actions, curriculum, staff changes and other topics. Refreshments and light food will be served. Because space is limited to 20, please reserve a seat by calling 610-347-0970, ext. 3315 or email your reservation to [email protected].
The first Wednesday of the month, we will have our 18th century dance class. The class is open to all, novice to experienced. There is no fee and you are welcome with or without a partner. The classes run from 7:15 PM to approximately 9:00 PM and we adjourn for a short break and light refreshments midway through the evening. The dress is casual, modern clothing; period garb is definitely not required or encouraged at these lessons.
The classes are held each month at the "Barn" of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The Barn is located approximately one half mile north of Route 1 at 1736 Creek Road (old Route 100) in Chadds Ford, PA. If you are driving north on Creek Road from Route 1, the Barn is on your left hand side directly across from the John Chad house. You should pass the Barn building, make a left into the parking lot, drive around the back of the building and enter through the large gray double doors between the round stone pillars. Come up the stairs to the main floor and turn right into the large meeting room where we practice.
The class has been taught each month for many years by Laura Bailey to the delight of her many students. Laura makes the trip from Lancaster each month to teach in Chadds Ford. She also teaches similar classes in Carlisle, PA and in New Castle, DE.
Recently the group has been meeting at a local restaurant for an "after dance" drink, dessert or dinner. If your schedule permits, please plan to join us after the dance for a pleasant social hour to unwind at mid-week.
For any last minute questions, reply here or call Mark at 610-724-6800 or Cheryl at 610-388-2404.
Note: Please make a note of our new email addresses which are now active:
For Mark: [email protected] and for Cheryl: [email protected]
Thursday piano performances from 6-9pm at The Gables at Chadds Ford.
In conjunction with Jamie Wyeth's major retrospective, visit two of the Brandywine River Museum's National Historic Landmark sites that have particular significance to his development as an artist. The N.C. Wyeth Studio, built by Jamie Wyeth's grandfather, is the place where the young artist studied painting with his aunt, Carolyn Wyeth. The Andrew Wyeth Studio is a restored schoolhouse that was the home of Andrew and Betsy Wyeth and their two sons, Nicholas and Jamie. Later, when the entire structure became Andrew Wyeth's studio, the building was the location of Jamie Wyeth's first studio. It is here that the artist painted important works including "Draft Age" and "Portrait of John F. Kennedy." Guided tours leave from the museum on Fridays and Saturdays from Feb. 6 to March 14 at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. Limited tickets for this special experience are available at the museum on the day of the tour and cost $10 in addition to Museum admission ($5 for members).
At last, Winter Market has arrived again. This Friday, Feb. 6, we look forward to seeing the return of our First Friday vendors plus Londonvale with delicious winter squash, onions and five flavors of heritage pork sausage. Other highlights include super sweet Flying Plow kale, carrots, and spinach; crisp and juicy Rex apples along with their hard and soft cider; Meadowset sheep cheese, pastured eggs and lamb; Arete herbal teas and tinctures; Maiale sausages and salamis; Tat's baked goods; Sunset Park gluten free desserts and Betsy's tasty variety of soups, hummus, and healthy vegetable-based spreads. For more information, visit http://historickennettsquare.com/recreation-culture/kennett-square-farmers-market/.
First Friday Art Stroll -- from 6 to 9 p.m.
Historic Kennett Square celebrates the month of March with the Art Stroll in the downtown this Friday! The public is invited to visit the unique, independently-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants and enjoy special exhibits, delicious food, and refreshments throughout the downtown.
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County is pleased to announce a
Junior Instrumental Competition for students in Grades 4-8. All instruments normally found in an orchestra or band are included.
There will be three (3) winners in the grades 4-6 category and three (3) winners in the grades 7-8 category, with prizes in each of $100, $50, and $25. Presentation of the prizes will be made at the Kennett Symphony’s Family Concert on March 8, 2015 at West Chester University’s Asplundh
Hall.
The winning selections will be based on auditions, to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in the auditorium of Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square, PA. Each student will perform one intermediate (or higher) composition lasting no longer than five minutes. Memorization is encouraged, but not required.
All participants will receive feedback from the judges’ comments. This program is intended as a serious music student’s introduction to the competitive experience, with the opportunity to gain
knowledge and familiarity with the format of competitions
Additional information and applications may be obtained online at www.kennettsymphony.org or
from the Kennett Symphony office at 610-444-6363. All applications should be postmarked no later than January 24, 2015 and sent to:
Kennett Symphony Jr. Instrumental Competition
c/o Paul Merluzzi
1445 Grand Oak Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
610-696-3221
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Wine and Chocolate Pairing with a Twist
12-5pm, 6pm on Saturdays
A new take on an old favorite, we’re putting a fun twist on pairing wine and chocolate. You’ll enjoy a tasting of four Chaddsford wines paired with some of handcrafted chocolates from Lancaster County. $20 per person.
Saturday, February 7 from 5 pm to 8 pm
7th Annual Plein Air Reception and Wet Paint Sale
Special exhibition by the 100 Mid Atlantic Plein-Air Painters group
CFHS Barn Visitors Center
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exclusive Preview Party
Price: $50 (admits up to 2 people)
Preview ticket holders will be treated to a first look and sale of paintings. They will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and wine while browsing the gallery of fine art.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. General Admission
Price: $10 per person
Plein Air event will be open to the general public so everyone will enjoy an evening of wine and cheese with the artists.
Saturday Night, February 7th, 2015
7:00 O’clock
The Gable of Chadds Ford
423 Baltimore Pike
BUY TICKETS
$75 Non-members / $63 Current Members
Hors D’oeurves – Dancing
Wine & Beer Open Bar
Silent Auction
See some of our amazing auction items
Cocktail Attire – Limited Tickets
Prix Fixe Dinner
The Gables is offering a 3-course dinner for $38
Reservations are available from 5-7 PM
Please mention the Golden Gala
and a percentage will be donated to
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
For dinner reservations call: (610) 388-7700
First State Ballet Theatre presents "Up Front with First State Ballet Theatre", an exciting program of classical and contemporary highlights followed by a catered reception with dancers, staff and board in the Baby Grand studio 1, 3rd floor, 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE on Friday February 6 and Saturday February 7 at 7 p.m. Adults $35, students $25. Call 1 800-37GRAND or visit www.ticketsatthegrand.org (student discount not available online).
Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival
February 8, 2015 1 – 4 p.m.
Kennett High School, 100 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA
Calling chocoholics! Hundreds of treats will be available for tasting at this festival benefiting the United Way of Southern Chester County. Bring family and friends and sample as many items as you wish. Contestants vie for ribbons and prizes as professionals, amateurs and students (ages 12 up). General Admission at 2 p.m.: $10 per person/$25 for a family of four. Parking is $5. Connoisseur Tickets for admission at 1 p.m.: $25 per person/$45 for two (includes beverages and parking). Are you a cook? Enter your chocolate creation for a chance to win ribbons and prizes. Entry deadline is January 30, 2015. Advance tickets and info: www.kennettchocolate.org.
Thursday piano performances from 6-9pm at The Gables at Chadds Ford.
Opens at 7 - Show starts at 8
Back by popular demand to Kennett Flash! Better Than Bacon is Chester County's newest improvisational comedy troupe! They make up every single word and perform every single action completely on-the-spot...and it's all driven by YOUR suggestions. Every show is a brand new experience, so find out why this group is Better Than Bacon!
In conjunction with Jamie Wyeth's major retrospective, visit two of the Brandywine River Museum's National Historic Landmark sites that have particular significance to his development as an artist. The N.C. Wyeth Studio, built by Jamie Wyeth's grandfather, is the place where the young artist studied painting with his aunt, Carolyn Wyeth. The Andrew Wyeth Studio is a restored schoolhouse that was the home of Andrew and Betsy Wyeth and their two sons, Nicholas and Jamie. Later, when the entire structure became Andrew Wyeth's studio, the building was the location of Jamie Wyeth's first studio. It is here that the artist painted important works including "Draft Age" and "Portrait of John F. Kennedy." Guided tours leave from the museum on Fridays and Saturdays from Feb. 6 to March 14 at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. Limited tickets for this special experience are available at the museum on the day of the tour and cost $10 in addition to Museum admission ($5 for members).