BRC’s Polar Plunge –Saturday, February 20th
Watershed Conservation | Environmental Education
1760 Unionville-Wawaset Rd | West Chester, PA 19382
610-793-1090 | www.brandywineredclay.org/
United Way of Southern Chester County "Chocolate Lovers Festival"
General Admission 1 – 4 PM; Connoisseur tickets 12 – 1PM
Kennett High School, 100 E. South St., Kennett Square, PA
Calling all chocoholics! Hundreds of chocolate treats including cakes, brownies, candies, cookies and cupcakes will be available for tasting at this festival benefiting United Way of Southern Chester County. Bring family and friends and sample as many chocolate items as you wish. General Admission starts at 1PM: $10 per person includes six tastings (special deal of $30 for a family of four). General admission parking is $5.
Want to avoid the crowd? Connoisseur Tickets allow for admission at noon for a private hour of wandering the aisles of chocolate!: $25 per person or $45 for two people (includes beverages and parking).
Advance tickets and info: www.kennettchocolate.org.
ENTRIES: Are you a professional chef or a great baker? Donate your best chocolate desserts to support this event and for a chance to win ribbons and prizes. Contestant categories are professionals, amateurs and students (ages 12 up).
There is no cost to enter. Entries must have a chocolate component and be shelf-stable, but need not be original. For official rules and to enter: www.kennettchocolate.org. Entry deadline is February 17, 2016.
WHO WE ARE: United Way of Southern Chester County serves the residents of the Avon Grove, Kennett, Oxford, and Unionville-Chadds Ford school districts. Over 30 health and human service programs receive support from UWSCC.
Vocal Recital/Lecture
Erin Coats Lippard, Mezzo–Soprano
Kenneth Osowski, Accompanist
Shakespeare-inspired songs from Renaissance through 20th Century
February 21 at 3 p.m.
Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church
Rt. 52 near Winterthur
Centreville, DE
$5 suggested donation
Former Chadds Ford resident and a graduate of Kennett Consolidated High School, Erin Coats Lippard, now on York College faculty will present a recital of songs with texts by William Shakespeare at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church on Feb. 21 at 3 pm. Erin grew up singing in Lower Brandywine choirs and performing in musicals at the Kennett Consolidated High School.
The verses of Shakespeare have provided lyrical musings to countless composers over the last four centuries. As the calendar approaches the 400th anniversary of his death, mezzo-soprano Erin Lippard (York College Director of Vocal Studies and Assistant Professor of Music) and pianist Kenneth Osowski (Chair of the Department of Communications and the Arts and Assistant Professor of Music) will present a recital of songs with texts by the famous playwright. British composers from the Renaissance through the 20th Century will be featured on the recital, including Henry Purcell, Roger Quilter, Gerald Finzi, Peter Warlock, and many more.
With Douglas Tallamy
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
6 pm – 7:30 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR815
Two questions are common among native plant enthusiasts: “Do cultivars of native plants provide the same ecological services as do straight species?” And “Are roadside restorations helpful or are they ecological traps?” Doug Tallamy has recently researched both questions and will share the results as well as other insights on the movement to restore the ecological integrity of human dominated landscapes.
Douglas Tallamy, PhD, is an Entomology and Wildlife Ecology professor at the University of Delaware where he has authored 80 research articles. 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 received the 2008 silver medal by the Garden Writer's Association. The Living Landscape, coauthored with Rick Darke, was published in 2014. Doug received the Garden Club of America's Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd Jr. Award of Excellence in 2013.
Join Minding Your Mind in a discussion for students and parents on mental health education. Topics addressed will include anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, bullying, and the difference between positive and negative coping mechanisms. Minding Your Mind is a nonprofit whose primary objective is to provide mental health education to adolescents, teens, and young adults, as well as parents, teachers, and school administrators. Our goal is to break the silence and to reduce the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues. For more information please contact Elaine Anderson at [email protected].
Let's Grow Your Email List - Quick, easy ideas to expand your reach
When: Wednesday February 24, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
How is your email list? Is it growing or a bit stagnant? If you are ready to develop a great list of email addresses to start marketing to, you need a plan! Join us to identify how to gather contacts of people interested in your organization wherever they find you, plus provide tips, technologies & tactics for keeping your contacts organized.
Where: Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Let's Talk Facebook for Business
When:Wednesday March 2, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
We will conduct a roundtable workshop on Social Media & Facebook for your business. Does your small business or nonprofit have a business Facebook page? Are you using it correctly? If you want to learn more about Facebook, join us for a roundtable on best practices. We will log into a live account and answer questions. For the beginner!
Where: BIZTract, Malvern, PA
Basics of Social Media Marketing
When: Tuesday March 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
A basic overview of strategies and techniques as well as time saving tips and hints to make your social media marketing, along with email marketing more successful. Bring your social media questions!
Where: Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, PA
A Town Hall meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Genesis HealthCare building at 101 E. State St. Residents are urged to take advantage of the chance to discuss topics of interest with borough officials.
With Anne Brennan
Thursday, February 25 (Snow date: Friday, February 26), 2016
10 am – 2:30 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR107
Proper pruning of shrubs and trees improves their structure and health while enhancing their appearance in the landscape. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic pruning principles, how to make proper cuts, the best times of year to prune different species, and how to select and maintain tools. Gain the ability to shape and form your plantings in a more naturalistic, appealing way. Be prepared to walk outdoors and bring your lunch, work gloves, and hand pruners.
Anne Brennan is the Horticulture Supervisor at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University. She is a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture and says pruning is one of her favorite garden tasks.
With Jules Bruck
Six Thursdays: February 4 to March 10 (Snow date: Thursday, March 17), 2016
Optional Project Evaluation: March 17 (Snow date: Thursday, March 24), 2016
3 pm – 5 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR361
Design a basic plan for a garden that requires less maintenance, fewer inputs, and is adapted to your local conditions. Learn how to measure, inventory, and analyze your site, then make a conceptual design and planting plan. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in your landscape with native plants, decrease space dedicated to lawn, and create plans for ecologically sound habitats that benefit insects, birds, and other fauna. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
Jules Bruck is an Associate Professor of Landscape Design at the University of Delaware and owner of Evolution Landscape Design, LLC. Her current research focuses on design-based learning and public perception of sustainable landscape practices.
Once again, local host Trail Creek Outfitters is bringing the 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival – the country’s largest environmental film festival – to the area.
The 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be held on Feb.
The 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be held on Feb. 25 and 26.
This year’s theme, “A Change of Course,” focuses on pressing issues surrounding water. The films aim to inspire dialogue and encourage change in the way people interact with the environment, said a press release from the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC).
The two-night festival of short films, sponsored nationally by Patagonia, will be held at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester on Thursday, Feb. 25, and Friday, Feb. 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. for hors d'oeuvres and local brews, with films beginning at 7 p.m., the release said.
Tickets are $25 per night or $45 for both nights. This festival historically sells out and features stellar filmmaking that combines stunning cinematography and first-rate storytelling to take the audience on an adventurous ride to remote areas of the world.
Proceeds from the festival will equally benefit the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County and the Stroud Water Research Center. Tickets are available now at trailcreekoutfitters.bigcartel.com. For more information, call 610-347-0347, ext. 103 or visit www.tlcforscc.org/wild-scenic-film-festival.
Watch art come to life at the Brandywine River Museum of Art on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. In the atrium of the museum, visitors will have an opportunity to view artists who are painting during Plein Air Inside Out.
Unionville High School’s gymnasium is hosting the 21st Unionville High School PTO Used Book Sale, starting on Friday, Feb. 26. Donated by a diverse group of avid readers, the approximately 80,000 books cover a wide variety of genres, including children’s books, art books and classics. The used book sale is the high school PTO's primary fundraiser and allows the PTO to support enrichment projects to enhance the educational experience. Sale hours are Friday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a half-hour break to prepare for the $10 bag sale from 3 to 5 p.m.
Along with our award winning Friday Best of Philly half price burgers in the bar and tavern, we will offer a crab cake burger. The sandwich will be served on a buttery, brioche bun with a lemon caper aioli. Remember, we do not take reservations in the bar and tavern room.
Once again, local host Trail Creek Outfitters is bringing the 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival – the country’s largest environmental film festival – to the area.
The 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be held on Feb.
The 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will be held on Feb. 25 and 26.
This year’s theme, “A Change of Course,” focuses on pressing issues surrounding water. The films aim to inspire dialogue and encourage change in the way people interact with the environment, said a press release from the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC).
The two-night festival of short films, sponsored nationally by Patagonia, will be held at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester on Thursday, Feb. 25, and Friday, Feb. 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. for hors d'oeuvres and local brews, with films beginning at 7 p.m., the release said.
Tickets are $25 per night or $45 for both nights. This festival historically sells out and features stellar filmmaking that combines stunning cinematography and first-rate storytelling to take the audience on an adventurous ride to remote areas of the world.
Proceeds from the festival will equally benefit the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County and the Stroud Water Research Center. Tickets are available now at trailcreekoutfitters.bigcartel.com. For more information, call 610-347-0347, ext. 103 or visit www.tlcforscc.org/wild-scenic-film-festival.
The Third Annual Unionville Used Sports Equipment Collection and Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charles F. Patton Middle School Cafeteria. Drop-off will take place at the school on Friday, Feb. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. For immediate pick-up or questions, contact George Pellegrino: 484-354-0508 or email: [email protected]. Proceeds benefit the Unionville baseball team.
Historic Kennett Square and the Kennett Brewfest presents the 4th Annual Kennett Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.Bundle up and enjoy winter brews from at least 50 unique craft breweries. Tickets are $65 and includes unlimited tastings and warm food from The Country Butcher. Music will be provided by the Shady Groove Trio. This is an all-weather event that includes a heated tent. It will be held in the center of town on South Broad Street between State and Cypress Streets. All attendees must be over 21. No children, including infants and no pets. In case of a winter storm, the event will be rescheduled. For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here.
Let's Talk Facebook for Business
When:Wednesday March 2, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
We will conduct a roundtable workshop on Social Media & Facebook for your business. Does your small business or nonprofit have a business Facebook page? Are you using it correctly? If you want to learn more about Facebook, join us for a roundtable on best practices. We will log into a live account and answer questions. For the beginner!
Where: BIZTract, Malvern, PA
Basics of Social Media Marketing
When: Tuesday March 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
A basic overview of strategies and techniques as well as time saving tips and hints to make your social media marketing, along with email marketing more successful. Bring your social media questions!
Where: Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, PA
KPL Kids:
Yoga Story Time
March 2 & 9, 11-11:45 AM
Ages 3 - 5
This fun program helps develop children's unique strengths and creativity by allowing them to revel in the freedom of movement that is intentional, adventurous and stimulating. While learning new yoga poses your child will laugh, learn, play and discover all at the same time!
To register or for more information, email John Hendrix.
Move beyond boring, look-alike foundation plantings of Japanese barberry, burning bush, and Bradford pear with instructor Renee Kemmerer, Mt. Cuba Center's Dogwood Path horticulturist. Substitute these invasive plants with native trees, shrubs, and perennials that feature multi-seasonal interest, support songbirds, and provide wildlife habitat. With the knowledge gained in this class, make the transformation from an ecological desert to a beautiful, bountiful oasis, one plant at a time. The snow date is Thursday, March 3.
Teens ages 12 to 18 can get warmed up for this summer's Maker Camp on every Wednesday in March. A team of volunteers from Chatham Financial will be leading teens in various tech projects, from basic electricity to using an API. Teens will learn valuable tech skills while having tons of fun.
Registration is required for each session at http://kennettpubliclibrary.org.
Thursday, March 3, 2016, 10:30 am. Price: $5 per child with one adult admitted free per child and free for members
On Meadowview Street by Henry Cole
This book is Longwood Garden’s children’s selection for the 2016 Community Read. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program.Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]. The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.
PNC Arts Alive First Sundays for Families
3 – PNC ARTS ALIVE FIRST SUNDAYS FOR FAMILIES
PNC Arts Alive First Sundays for Families
Crayon-a-thon - Sunday, March 6, 2016, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event is free. No registration required.
Add color to your day and be inspired by the creative possibilities of crayons. Coloring outside the lines is encouraged. PNC Arts Alive is a multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative of the PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. The goal of PNC Arts Alive is to help area residents gain access to the arts and to help arts organizations expand and engage audiences. For more information visit www.pncartsalive.com.
4 - Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence -Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with Museum admission. Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death.
5 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child and free for members
“OLIVIA” by Ian Falconer. Brandywine welcomes back Jamie Wyeth’s Portrait of a Pig, with this fun “pig tale.” Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program.Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]
6 - Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence
Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with museum admission
Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death.
7 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 17, 2016, 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child with one adult admitted free per child and free for members
“The Tallest Leprechaun” by Emily Grace Koenig. Join in an artistic celebration of St. Patrick’s Day for children. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]
8 - Art Class with Karl J. Kuerner Thursday, March 17, 2016 to Thursday, May 5, 2016 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, price: $200 members, $250 non members Purchase tickets on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events
Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.
9 - Build and Paint a Bird House Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10:00 – 11:30 am Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child. Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events
Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.
All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.
..10 - Build and Paint a Bird House Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events
Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.
11 - Film Screening of “Trail Magic” with Director’s Q & A
Thursday, March 24, 2016, 6 – 8:30 pm, Price: $5 per person Purchase tickets at www.brandywine.org/museum/events Join us for a screening of the new documentary on Grandma Gatewood, “Trail Magic,” at 7 p.m. Though many know that Emma "Grandma" Gatewood became the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67, they really don’t know the rest of her story. Director and producer Peter Huston will be in attendance and will lead a Q & A after the screening (8 p.m.).Museum galleries will be open to attendees from 6–7 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Brandywine Museum at (610) 388-8326. Buy tickets in advance online or at door (cash only).
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-2700 http://www.brandywine.org/museum
Regular Museum Hours - Daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Admission - $15/adults; $10/seniors (65+); $6/students with ID and children ages 6-18
Free/children ages 5 and under and members of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art
Admission is free on Sunday mornings before noon through November 22, 2015
Ticket Info/Advance Ticket Sales – http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events
With Jules Bruck
Six Thursdays: February 4 to March 10 (Snow date: Thursday, March 17), 2016
Optional Project Evaluation: March 17 (Snow date: Thursday, March 24), 2016
3 pm – 5 pm
Registration Link: https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161GAR361
Design a basic plan for a garden that requires less maintenance, fewer inputs, and is adapted to your local conditions. Learn how to measure, inventory, and analyze your site, then make a conceptual design and planting plan. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in your landscape with native plants, decrease space dedicated to lawn, and create plans for ecologically sound habitats that benefit insects, birds, and other fauna. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
Jules Bruck is an Associate Professor of Landscape Design at the University of Delaware and owner of Evolution Landscape Design, LLC. Her current research focuses on design-based learning and public perception of sustainable landscape practices.
March 3-5
Thursday,Friday & Saturday 7:30pm
Saurday Matinee 2pm
UHS Auditorium
Show Tickets on sale for $12, beginning Monday, February 15
Tickets at the door: $14 adults/$12 student and senior citizens
http://uhs.ucfsd.org/music-department.html
questions? [email protected]
March 3-5
Thursday,Friday & Saturday 7:30pm
Saurday Matinee 2pm
UHS Auditorium
Show Tickets on sale for $12, beginning Monday, February 15
Tickets at the door: $14 adults/$12 student and senior citizens
http://uhs.ucfsd.org/music-department.html
questions? [email protected]
Learn to draw plants in this introductory pen and pencil class over three Saturdays from March 5 to March 19. See the world with fresh eyes and carry inspiration and an individual point of view into a finished work. Bring your lunch and all the materials outlined on the course materials list. Instructor John Gist is an experienced educator and acclaimed artist. He has taught art for over 15 years and his work has been displayed in several exhibitions. To register, visit https://education.mtcubacenter.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=161ART101.
Join Shrek and the Gang for a character lunch at the Charles F. Patton Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m.; a 2 p.m. matinee of the play will follow at the Unionville High School auditorium. Tickets are $20 each and include lunch, preferred matinee seating and small gift items. Visit uhs.ucfsd.org/music and click on the gold ticket for more information and to purchase tickets. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character.
WINE & CHEESE PAIRINGS
MARCH 5-6 & 12-13
Taste and Tour! Enjoy six delectable Wine &
Cheese pairings throughout the Winery.
Tickets required, visit Chaddsford.com
All March long we have tasting events paired with music, photography & art. Visit our website for all up-to-date information!
March 4: The Time Light Art Group presents "Chester County Through a Fine Lens"
March 5: Bill Hake Music from 5-7pm
March 9: Art Crit from 7-9pm
March 11-13: Wine, Women & Song show all weekend with Art Poetry readings Sunday from 3-6pm
March 19: Bill Hake Music 5-7pm
March 20: Antelo Devereux Photography Art Show 3-7pm
March 26: Chris Burkholder Music 5-7pm
March 27: Happy Easter! Welcome Spring with wine tastings on our deck
March 3-5
Thursday,Friday & Saturday 7:30pm
Saurday Matinee 2pm
UHS Auditorium
Show Tickets on sale for $12, beginning Monday, February 15
Tickets at the door: $14 adults/$12 student and senior citizens
http://uhs.ucfsd.org/music-department.html
questions? [email protected]
PNC ARTS ALIVE FIRST SUNDAYS FOR FAMILIES
PNC Arts Alive First Sundays for Families
Crayon-a-thon - Sunday, March 6, 2016, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event is free. No registration required.
Add color to your day and be inspired by the creative possibilities of crayons. Coloring outside the lines is encouraged. PNC Arts Alive is a multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative of the PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. The goal of PNC Arts Alive is to help area residents gain access to the arts and to help arts organizations expand and engage audiences. For more information visit www.pncartsalive.com.
4 - Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence -Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with Museum admission. Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death.
5 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child and free for members
“OLIVIA” by Ian Falconer. Brandywine welcomes back Jamie Wyeth’s Portrait of a Pig, with this fun “pig tale.” Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program.Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]
6 - Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence
Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with museum admission
Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death.
7 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 17, 2016, 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child with one adult admitted free per child and free for members
“The Tallest Leprechaun” by Emily Grace Koenig. Join in an artistic celebration of St. Patrick’s Day for children. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]
8 - Art Class with Karl J. Kuerner Thursday, March 17, 2016 to Thursday, May 5, 2016 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, price: $200 members, $250 non members Purchase tickets on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events
Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.
9 - Build and Paint a Bird House Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10:00 – 11:30 am Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child. Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events
Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.
All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.
..10 - Build and Paint a Bird House Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events
Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.
11 - Film Screening of “Trail Magic” with Director’s Q & A
Thursday, March 24, 2016, 6 – 8:30 pm, Price: $5 per person Purchase tickets at www.brandywine.org/museum/events Join us for a screening of the new documentary on Grandma Gatewood, “Trail Magic,” at 7 p.m. Though many know that Emma "Grandma" Gatewood became the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67, they really don’t know the rest of her story. Director and producer Peter Huston will be in attendance and will lead a Q & A after the screening (8 p.m.).Museum galleries will be open to attendees from 6–7 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Brandywine Museum at (610) 388-8326. Buy tickets in advance online or at door (cash only).
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-2700 http://www.brandywine.org/museum
Regular Museum Hours - Daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Admission - $15/adults; $10/seniors (65+); $6/students with ID and children ages 6-18
Free/children ages 5 and under and members of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art
Admission is free on Sunday mornings before noon through November 22, 2015
Ticket Info/Advance Ticket Sales – http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events