Curator's Tour: Rural Modern Landscape
November 16, 2 p.m.
Associate Curator Amanda C. Burdan will discuss landscape painting in the exhibition Rural Modern: American Art Beyond the City.
November Meeting
Cocktails beginning at 6:15 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm
Members and their guests $30 per person
Prepay your meal with our online checkout.
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BPA is proud to host:
Karen Chamberlain – Quest Therapeutic Services, Inc.
A not-for-profit Therapy Center that provide therapy services for children with special needs. They offer physical, occupational and speech therapy. They utilizes the movement of the horse (hippotherapy) as one of treatment approaches during therapy sessions.
Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Staybridge Suites Brandywine Valley
400 Evergreen Dr.
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Meet and Greet your local Business and Professional Associations!
Are you doing business in the Western Delaware County area? Would you like to expand your opportunities for growth in the area? Join us at this Meet & Greet for your introduction to the business community operating in your area!
Ladies Night at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm Sales, socializing and samples to kick-off the holiday season. “Ugly” sweaters are encouraged. Raffles, goodie bags, demos, photo booth, and locally sourced refreshments and wine tasting. 610-793-3080. Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m.
Exciting new art exhibitions are unveiled all week long, all over Chester and Delaware County, including the famous 41st Annual Unionville Art Gala this weekend in Kennett Square at Unionville High School.
The Unionville Art Gala is the largest group art show of the season, starting this Friday November 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday November 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This wonderful art show includes 70 professional and 50 student artists, with myriad artistic mediums including, painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, wood carving and ceramics, as well as an art silent auction, all benefitting the education programs at Unionville High School at 750 Unionville Road in Kennett Square.
The featured artist is Lele Galer, local artist (me, actually) known for her large welded metal sculptures and heavily textured and brightly colored paintings. After heading the Art Gala for many years, as well as many public art projects and programs throughout Chester County, Lele turned to her art studio and started painting and welding metal sculpture for exhibition. "It is really an honor, and such a joy to be the featured artist at The Unionville Art Gala this year. I am joining a terrific group of acclaimed local artists, to benefit a school that I love."
Heron Studio Announces its 19th Annual Show and Sale
Two weekends Friday and Saturday fifteen Artists Showcase their Work
Heron Studio's 19th Annual Show and Sale in Aston, PA is an open studio event featuring the seven resident artists of Heron Studios and eight guest artists. The opening night party will be Friday, November 11th from 6 pm-9 pm. On November 12-13 and 19-20 the show will be open from 11 am to 5 pm. The shows' visitors will be delighted to see the artists' inspiring studio spaces and get to meet the artists themselves who create these wonderful things in their various chosen mediums.
The building in Rockdale is a historic gem on Mount Road. It has been continuously occupied since its construction in the 1830s. Visitors to the art show and sale can see that very little of the building's structure has changed since it was first used as a textile factory. A walker traveling along the Chester Creek in Rockdale, Pennsylvania in 1830 would have seen busy factories spinning raw materials into yarns and string. The factory floor would have had many women learning their crafts, teaching others, and perfecting the efficiency of the machines of the Industrial Revolution.
Today, one of these factories is the home of many artists, who like their 18th century brothers and sisters, are perfecting their craft and exploring the limits of their art. Like the workers of the early days, Heron Studio artists not only work on their own craft, but help their studio mates reach the goals of their own work. The building's large, tall windows allow the light so desired by artists everywhere. The thick, strong beams made it possible for individual studios and display spaces to be created in the vast floor space of the old factory. The surrounding landscape with a creek, trees, flowers, and wildlife, has a look of untouched wildness and beauty that creates an inspiring backdrop for the creation of art.
The seven artists of Heron Studios work in various mediums and styles.
Mary Gordon's oil paintings continue to evolve as the long horizontal format captures her imagination. Her new paintings yield physical clues to man’s hand in transforming the Midwestern farm landscape. These images evoke conflicting ideas for continuing current interventions in our natural world.
Mixed media artist, Marion Kassab, explores the theme of repetitive forms in sculpture and in clay prints.
John Moser offers beautiful live-edge furniture in a variety of wood species. He takes great pride in his craftsmanship and strives to produce quality furniture at a fair and honest price. These live-edge pieces are perfect for everyone's style because each piece is totally unique in shape, size, and color.
Lorri Primavera's signature style has evolved by mixing simple jewelry elements that are bohemian, traditional, and eclectic. Inspired by nature, paintings, and sculpture, her limited edition necklaces, bracelets, and earrings evoke classic yet modern themes. Using freshwater pearls, leather, stones, and sterling in surprising juxtapositions, she creates a powerful, sophisticated, and very wearable look.
Jane Porter's fall collection includes a new series of handwoven fair trade scarves dyed with natural dyes.
Contemporary sculptor Amy Ralston combines natural and man-made objects in unexpected ways, eliciting thought-provoking and visceral reactions.
Sean Roach’s oil paintings explore contemporary landscapes, people and still life.
In addition to the seven resident Heron Studio artists, eight invited artists will again fill the gallery with their wonderful work.
Ceramicist Ann Suchecki puts hand carving or brushwork on her salt and wood fired functional shapes. Joel Marcus crafts one of a kind ukuleles using inlay and marquetry. Emilie Cole exhibits her wire wrapped jewelry. Shelley Creech incorporates collage in her two-dimensional mixed media paintings. Ceramicist and sculptor Bob Deane will present his current works in clay. Penny Emery makes one-of-a-kind functional ceramic pieces that combine throwing, hand building and distinctive glazing. Kathy McCarron creates amazing detailed felted animals from wool that will delight your senses.
To honor artist Lisa Sparling, there will be a special posthumous showing of her paintings and prints.
Guitar and mandolin music will fill the air on opening night. Musical artists include Silvio Navarro and Jacob Brewer. They will soften the atmosphere with their acoustic guitar music. Graham Brewer and Adam Monico will play mandolin adding another texture to the air. During the weekend, Swukestra (Swarthmore Ukulele Orchestra) brings their magical sound to our studios.
Bring your friends and family to see, hear and experience the art event of the year! Heron Studios is located at 739 Mount Road in Aston, PA. The GPS cross streets are Red Hill Road and Mount Road.
To contact Heron Studios or to see more about the studio and its artists, go to heronartstudios.com on the web or like us on Facebook: Heron Gallery and Studios.
Our GPS coordinates are Red Hill & Mount Road, Aston, PA 19014.
Exciting new art exhibitions are unveiled all week long, all over Chester and Delaware County, including the famous 41st Annual Unionville Art Gala this weekend in Kennett Square at Unionville High School.
The Unionville Art Gala is the largest group art show of the season, starting this Friday November 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday November 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This wonderful art show includes 70 professional and 50 student artists, with myriad artistic mediums including, painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, wood carving and ceramics, as well as an art silent auction, all benefitting the education programs at Unionville High School at 750 Unionville Road in Kennett Square.
The featured artist is Lele Galer, local artist (me, actually) known for her large welded metal sculptures and heavily textured and brightly colored paintings. After heading the Art Gala for many years, as well as many public art projects and programs throughout Chester County, Lele turned to her art studio and started painting and welding metal sculpture for exhibition. "It is really an honor, and such a joy to be the featured artist at The Unionville Art Gala this year. I am joining a terrific group of acclaimed local artists, to benefit a school that I love."
November 25 – December 23, 2016
“Brandywine Christmas” Opens to the Public
Thanksgiving Weekend November 25, 26 & 27
Crafts in the courtyard
- Brandywine Quilters
- Hand Wovens (Pam Horstman)
- Jewelry (Janet Kofeod)
- Wooden Items (Bob Rogers)
- Handmade Soaps(Jean Innocenti)
Skip shopping this Black Friday and join us for an outdoor hike. Bring your friends and family to make craft ornaments from natural items you find along our hike.
Looking for the right gift for that special person? The Village of Marshalltown is inviting the public to enjoy its Sixth Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Village Blacksmith Shop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturdays Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. Shop for wreaths, gifts, cards, antiques, special local handiwork, and much more.
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What: Annual Brandywine Battlefield Patriot's Day Where: The historic Revolutionary War Brandywine Battlefield Park, The Visitors Center and Grounds, Route 1, Chadds Ford PA Admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors $8.00, Children, 6 to 17 $6.00 Programming: George Washington will be on site Benjamin Franklin will perform some of his experiments Lecture from author Michael Harris. Revolutionary War soldiers from 1st Delaware Regiment, 9th PA Regiment, and 2nd and 3rd Regiments. Children's Soldier/Artillery Programs-Ned Hector Sutlers and 18th century interpreters Historical Demonstrations - Blacksmith, Carpenter, Gunsmith, and Seamstress Tours of Washington's Headquarters (Ring House) 18th - Century Dancing Program Children's activities - Make a Flag, Colonial Games, and Toys Plus much more Plenty of free parking. Food available for sale on site - Hood's BBQ Visit our website @ www:brandywinebattlefield.org Call the visitors center@ 610-459-3342 |
Santa & Reindeer Visit
Saturday November 26th From 1:30-3:30 pm Rain or Shine
Our Holiday Tradition Continues with a Visit from Santa & Reindeer
Hosted by the Merchants of Olde Ridge Village
Refreshments will be provided
35 Annual Christmas in Miniature at the Chadds Ford Gallery
Opens November 30 and continues through December 30
http://www.awyethgallery.com/exhibits.html
Start your holiday season with us
Galer Estate Winery
December 1 from 5 to 8
Live music by Ron Feldman & Co
or
RSVP to [email protected]
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Parents' Night Out: Holiday Theme December 2, 5:30 - 10 p.m. $20 for Members, $25 for non-members December 3, check-in at 11:00 a.m. $5 for Members, $5 plus admission for non-members. (If this seating fills, we will open a final seating, with doors opening at 8:50 a.m.) December 10, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $40 for Members, $45 for non-members Discovery Days: Extreme Habitats December 27-30 $5 for Members, $9 for non-members
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Looking for the right gift for that special person? The Village of Marshalltown is inviting the public to enjoy its Sixth Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Village Blacksmith Shop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturdays Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. Shop for wreaths, gifts, cards, antiques, special local handiwork, and much more.
The Candlelight Christmas Tour, sponsored by Chadds Ford Historical Society, is a must see event during the holiday season! Enjoy touring some of the most picturesque sites in the Brandywine Valley for our 31st Annual Candlelight Christmas Tour.
The holiday tour features distinct properties in and around the historic Chadds Ford and Pennsbury Townships. Historic sites will be candlelit and filled with exquisite holiday decor and will offer special holiday programs. Guides will be on hand the day of the tour to highlight each sites' unique history, architecture, and decor.
After picking up your holiday pass and map at the Barn Visitor Center, attendees are free to begin their self-guided tour of the numerous participating historic sites, churches, and museums. You can go at your own pace, either challenging yourself to reach all the stops or spending more time at the places you enjoy most. Feel free to approach the stops in any order. The sites selected for the tour truly showcase the diverse character of the beautiful Brandywine Valley.
Tickets:
- Advance Online Purchase - $20+ processing fee
- Chadds Ford Historical Society** - Advance: $20 / Day of event: $25
**Tickets are available for sale in advance online and at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Office hours are Wednesday - Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm.
Tour Access & Details:
Check in at the Barn Visitor Center at the start of your self-guided tour to receive the event program as well as a detailed map and directions to all of the locations. For more event information, please visit www.CandlelightChristmasInChaddsFord.com.
Annual Ball for Benefit of Friend Association
at the West Chester Golf and Country Club
http://www.friendsassociation.com/Special%20Events/char_ball_main.html
Kennett Square, PAMichael Hall, Conductor and Music Director
First State Ballet Theatre
Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus
Bring the whole family to celebrate the season with us. Cherished holiday tunes, seasonal orchestral pieces and a Christmas sing-a-long, as well as a sleigh full of guests, including First State Ballet Theatre and the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus. And if you are on the nice list, Santa is sure to make a special appearance.
'TIS THE SEASON for lots of fun at the Symphony starting at 6:30pm on concert night!
- Festive music by a Brass Quintet
- Caroling by the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus
- Selfies with Santa and the Nutcracker dancers from First State Ballet Theatre
'TIS THE SEASON of giving!
- FOOD DRIVE for the KENNETT FOOD CUPBOARD. Please bring a non-perishable food item to the concert to spread holiday cheer to those in need.
RAISE A GLASS OF HOLIDAY CHEER - IT'S ON US!
- After the concert, join Music Director, Michael Hall, and friends of the Kennett Symphony at La Verona in Kennett Square for a glass of holiday cheer. It's on us! Just give your ticket stub to La Verona's bartenders and they'll pour your favorite cocktail, glass of wine or beer. (Offer valid after 9:00pm on December 3, 2016 only.)
Tickets:
Adults - $48, $40, $25 in advance; $53, $45, $30 day of concert
Students up to age 18 - $10
$5 order fee, per order
Program:
STEPHENSON - Holiday Overture
SILVESTRI/Arr BRUBAKER - Suite from the Polar Express
Arr WENDEL - O Holy Night
PROKOFIEV - Troika from Lt. Kije
TCHAIKOVSKY - Danse Arabe, Danse Chinoise, Danse Russe
Arr GUSTAFSON - Glorious Sounds of Christmas
STRAUSS - Overture to Fledermaus
BECKEL - A Christmas Fanfare
ANDERSON - Sleigh Ride
Arr HAYEN - Jesu Bambino
RUTTER - Shepherd's Pipe Carol
Arr HAYES - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Sing-a-long
Multi Estate Public Auction
December 6th | 10 AM
Preview:
Monday, December 5th from 9-7
Sale day from 9 AM
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals | 610-558-1800 | www.bunchauctions.com
1 Hillman Drive
Chadds Ford, PA 19342
SCCCC WIB was launched as a networking and educational breakfast program for professional women and offers thought-provoking presentations conducted by SCCCC members.
Meets first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am at different member locations
Let Sally and Nancy help you choose the perfect gift for your loved one.
Fine hand crafted work by local artisans.
Looking for the right gift for that special person? The Village of Marshalltown is inviting the public to enjoy its Sixth Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Village Blacksmith Shop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturdays Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. Shop for wreaths, gifts, cards, antiques, special local handiwork, and much more.
