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The Chester County Balloon Festival is excited to announce our 11th annual festival dates!

Join us on June 23rd, 24th, and 25th at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, PA, 19374

We will be featuring 20+ balloons taking flight each day, evening glow shows, a special shape balloon rodeo, wine and beer garden, live music, kids zone, fireworks, and much more! Check our website for more details!

Wilson Vineyard Gallery and Wayvine Winery & Vineyard

4374 Forge Rd Nottingham, PA 19362

Outdoor event: Clenny Run
Explore the galleries and grounds and soak in music by Betty and the Bullet (Michael Davis, Bethany Bullet, and David Poland), providing an evening of hard hittin’ Americana roots music. Hop on a sunset tram ride and enjoy our beer garden. If you're a plant lover, join Chris Strand, Brown Harrington Director of Garden and Estate, Winterthur, at 6:00 and 7:00 pm for an outdoor stroll to discover June’s flowers that brighten the Winterthur Garden in early summer. Learn a little about Mr. duPont's vision for his garden, and how you can adapt those concepts to your own home.

The Friends Folk Club is proud to announce an “unplugged” performance by The Sin City Band on Saturday, June 24^th at 7:30PM.

It's a rare chance to hear The Sin City Band perform in an intimate setting and unplugged. The Sin City Band has been playing Americana, Roots, Folk music throughout the Delaware Valley since 1974. They have been ambassadors of ”genre blending" from The Grand Bahamas to The Grand Opera House, from New England to Colorado and from Wilmington to Oxford. They have never met a dance-floor that they didn't like. We are pleased to welcome them back to the Friends Folk Club!

The concert will be held at the Oxford Friends Meeting 260 S. 3rd St. Oxford, PA. Doors open at 7:00pm and starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15. Children 12 and under are free. Refreshments are available at a reasonable price.

The Oxford Friends Meeting is a century old Quaker Meetinghouse with great acoustics, no bad seats, and that“spiritual vibe” only a historic space provides. For more information: Call (610) 869-8076. The Friends Folk Club is an all volunteer-community run concert series http://www.thesincityband.com/ or email [email protected].
Come visit the best (and loved) little concert series in Southern Chester County for over 20 years.

Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect

Visit exhibition of over one hundred of Andrew Wyeth's finest paintings and works on paper. The exhibition will celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Andrew Wyeth's birth and will bring together both well-known and rarely seen works created between the mid-1930s and his death in 2009.

Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect will be the first in-depth chronological examination of Wyeth's career since 1973 and will run June 24 - September 17. We hope you'll join us for this exhibition and the exciting related events.

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317 

Join us each month as we explore historic skills and trades with our "History at Work" demonstration series.

April 29: "Dairying"

May 20: "Potash & Soap Making"

June 24: "Woodturning"

July 29: "Coopering"

August 12: "Papermaking"

September 30: "Baking Ship Bread"

October 28: "Candlemaking"

All ages; FREE.

Snow Hill: From Humor to Hell lecture and book signing

June 24, 1 p.m. 

James H. Duff, Executive Director Emeritus of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, will present a lecture about Andrew Wyeth's painting, Snow Hill. Book signing to follow.

Join Newlin's staff naturalist for an afternoon of exciting environmental activities. Look for the pop-up naturalist tent in different parts of the park and discover the plants and animals that call Newlin home. While specific activities will vary by theme, you can expect to find interactive demonstrations, live specimens, games and crafts, and fun for the whole family!

In 2017, our naturalist will pop-up from 1pm to 5pm on the following Saturdays:

April 29: Animal Tracks
May 27: Fabulous Forests
June 24: Pond Life
July 29: Reptiles & Amphibians
August 26: Water, Water, Everywhere
September 30: Bird Migrations
October 28: Camouflage

The Pop-Up Naturalist Program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 610.459.2359.

Saturday, June 24, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve, Ambler, PA

Jam out to live music by Black Horse Motel, craft beer donated by Victory Brewing Company, and fabulous fare from Sum Pig Food Truck. We'll be hanging out under the open sky soaking in the sounds and the summertime air, and enjoying views of Gwynedd's sweeping, butterfly-filled fields.

Pre-registration required.

Tickets:
General Admission $40
Members $30

Taste two thousand years of global cuisine with a multi-course meal, to include:
-3-Grain Salad, Spanish-style Tapas
-Barley & Vegetable Soup, Corn Cakes
-Chicken & Pasta
-Risotto
-Selection of Breads
-Dessert Sampler
Each course will be accompanied by specially-selected beverages.
This is a fundraising event to support the rebuilding of our waterwheel, which powers the working 1704 Newlin Grist Mill.

Cost $45.00 per person. Must be 21 or older to attend. Pre-registration is required.

David Amado and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra return to Longwood Gardens on Sunday, June 25, 2017, for a special all-Beethoven program featuring pianist Peter Serkin, as part of Longwood Gardens' Summer Performance Series.

Tickets are on sale to the public.  Click HERE to order tickets.

NOTE: A limited number of special concert packages will be available to members of the DSO 110 Club on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you are interested in learning more details, please contact Alan Jordan at [email protected].

Wilson Vineyard Gallery and Wayvine Winery & Vineyard

4374 Forge Rd Nottingham, PA 19362

Star Spangled Spectacular
July 2
9:15 pm
Well-known patriotic music abounds as we celebrate America. The show begins with The Olympic Fanfare, followed by Victory at Sea, The Colonel Bogey March, The Winds of War, King’s Row, an Armed Forces Medley, The Stars & Stripes, and ends with an exhilarating finale.

A Night at the Movies
July 22
9:15 pm
Relive favorite movie music classics in this rousing salute to the silver screen. From the stirring James Bond theme, to favorites from ET The Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, and The Pink Panther, to a climatic ending from Star Wars, movie—and music—lovers of all ages will relish this show. 

Divas of Dance
August 12
9:15 pm
Hold on to your seat during this high-energy show featuring hits from an eclectic mix of popular artists including Katy Perry, Madonna, Ariana Grade, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and more.

Pictures at a Fountain Exhibition
September 2
8:15 pm
Select movements from Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s timeless works Boris Godunov, Night on Bald Mountain, and Pictures at an Exhibition are the basis for this soaring and emotional classical show.

Over the Rainbow
September 16
8:15 pm
Travel with Dorothy from her Kansas home to the world of Oz in this dazzling show featuring well-loved tunes from the classic story The Wizard of Oz.

Ticketing Information
Tickets for Fireworks & Fountains Shows go on sale May 1 at 10:00 am at longwoodgardens.org. Admission is by advance-sale ticket only and tickets are limited. Fireworks & Fountains tickets include all-day admission to the Gardens. Blankets are not permitted. Guests can select from two ticketing options: Lawn Seating and Reserved Seating.

Lawn Seating
Bring your own chair to the show. Chairs may be set up beginning at 5:30 pm. Line forms at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $42 ages 19 & over, and $22 for ages 18 & under; $38 for Members ages 19 & over, and $34 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members 19 & over, $20 for Members ages 18 & under, and $18 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members 18 & under.

Reserved Seating
No need to bring your chair or wait in line! Reserved seating allows you to select your seat when you purchase your ticket, then arrive to your chair already placed and waiting for you. Tickets are $50 for all ages, $45 for Members, and $40 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members.

Since 1980, nearly half a million guests have enjoyed Longwood’s infamous Fireworks & Fountains Shows that dazzle guests with breathtaking grandeur. For more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org. Special group rates for 15 or more people are available. Shows are rain or shine. A decision to delay or postpone under severe weather conditions is made normally 15 minutes prior to show time, based on local weather conditions at Longwood.

About Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,077 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory.  Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Longwood Gardens is on US Route 1 near Kennett Square, PA, 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Admission is $23 for adults; $20 for seniors (age 62+); $13 for students (ages 5–18 or with valid student ID) and free ages 4 and under. Group rates available. Details at www.longwoodgardens.org.                

Tuesdays in July and August

10:00 am–3:00 pm

Hands-on crafts and games based on things in the museum, garden, and library teach kids ages 3–10 about an assortment of opposites, while special guests highlight skills and trades from past and present. New activities and guests each week. Continue to check the website for detailed information. Members and children under 2 free; nonmembers: $5 per child and one adult; additional adults $15.

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

Click here  for this month’s program and to register

Rotunda

From the street to the track, on the silver screen and the television set, the Chevrolet Corvette was driven by astronauts, movie stars, rock n' rollers, and veterans. Thomas A. Guiler, Ph.D., manager and instruction, academic programs, Winterthur, will discuss its groundbreaking impact on automotive design and its symbol of American culture in the 1950s and '60s.

The Farm Stand is located in front of the Museum Store at the Cottage on Thursdays, July–September, 1:30–5:30 pm. Visit us to select fresh, local produce. Parking is available behind the Cottage near the Winterthur Post Office. Note: Guests who would like to tour Winterthur’s exhibitions or grounds will require a ticket.

Public Welcome to View Life in the 1860s
Union Patriotic League and Mifflin Guard Civilians to visit The Mill at Anselma

The Mill at Anselma will celebrate Life in the 1860s on Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 10AM to 4PM. The Mill at Anselma is excited to be hosting both the Union Patriotic League and the Mifflin Guard Civilians, both reenacting groups who aim to educate the public regarding the life and work of American civilians during the mid-1800s.  Their living history demonstrations will inform and delight visitors of all ages. Included in their demonstrations are open fire cooking and baking, chair caning, sewing and other needlework, knitting, ladies hair styling and products, band boxes, painting, and other hand crafts.

In addition to the Life in the 1860s encampment, The Mill will also be running a demonstration that day to show how corn was ground over 150 years ago. Visitors will learn how a mill was operated, see the 16 foot water wheel power Colonial-era gears and mill stones, and see and feel the final product as it flows from the stones.

The Mill at Anselma is open to the public every weekend, April through to December, from 10AM to 4PM. Additional hours in the summer are Thursday and Friday 10AM to 4PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children 4 – 14 years of age. Mill members admitted free of charge.

The Mill at Anselma (c. 1747) served its local agricultural community for nearly 300 years and is considered the most complete example of a Colonial-era custom grist mill in the United States.  Restored and recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Mill provides a powerful educational experience, allowing visitors to experience Pennsylvania’s industrial and agricultural heritage through milling demonstrations, tours of the site, hands-on activities, and its popular speaker series. The Mill is located on Rt. 401 (1730 Conestoga Road), ½ mile west of Rt. 113 in Chester Springs, PA.  For more information, contact the Mill at Anselma at 610-827-1906, email [email protected], or visit www.anselmamill.org.

8:00 pm – bring your flashlight!

Formerly known as the Second Saturdays Garden Walk, these walks are on the second Saturday of each month, year-round at 1:00 pm (unless otherwise noted). All walks begin and end at the Visitor Center and are free for Members and included with admission.

Join Winterthur’s Director of Garden & Estate Chris Strand on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the Winterthur landscape! Walks last about 90 minutes. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4915 approximately 3 hours before the walk.

Tuesdays in July and August

10:00 am–3:00 pm

Hands-on crafts and games based on things in the museum, garden, and library teach kids ages 3–10 about an assortment of opposites, while special guests highlight skills and trades from past and present. New activities and guests each week. Continue to check the website for detailed information. Members and children under 2 free; nonmembers: $5 per child and one adult; additional adults $15.

 Andrew Wyeth’s Paintings to Debut on Forever Stamps to Commemorate his birth Centennial       

WHAT:  First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony for the Andrew Wyeth Forever stamps that commemorate the centennial of his birth. The event is free and open to the public.
WHO:  Andrew Wyeth’s son Jamie Wyeth,  U.S. Postal Service Senior Director and Chief of Staff to the Postmaster General Patrick Mendonca, Executive Director and CEO, The Brandywine Conservancy Museum of Art Virginia A. Logan

Brandywine River Museum of Art

1 Hoffmans Mill Rd.

Chadds Ford, PA 19317

The public may RSVP online at usps.com/awyeth. Please share the news on social media using the hashtags #WyethStamps and #MyBrandywine.

This pane of 12 Forever stamps celebrates the centennial of the birth of Andrew Wyeth (July 12, 1917 – Jan. 16, 2009), one of the most prominent American artists of the 20th century. Working in a realistic style that defied artistic trends, Wyeth created haunting and enigmatic paintings based largely on people and places in his life, a body of work that continues to resist easy or comfortable interpretation.

This issuance includes stamps that each features a detail from a different Andrew Wyeth painting. The paintings are: “Wind from the Sea” (1947), “Big Room” (1988), “Christina’s World” (1948), “Alvaro and Christina” (1968), “Frostbitten” (1962), “Sailor’s Valentine” (1985), “Soaring” (1942–1950), “North Light” (1984), “Spring Fed” (1967), “The Carry” (2003), “Young Bull” (1960), and “My Studio” (1974). The selvage, or area outside of the stamp images, shows a photograph of Wyeth from the 1930s. Art director Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, designed the pane.

Formerly known as Wednesdays at Winterthur, this behind-the-scenes series of walks, talks, and demonstrations on Wednesdays will introduce you to a garden specialist who will share his or her insights and expertise about the Winterthur Garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. These events begin at 11:30 am on Wednesdays from April to October (except August) in the Brown Horticulture Learning Center. Members free. Included with admission.

H. F. du Pont was one of the most accomplished gentleman farmers of his day. In this presentation by Director of Interpretation and Estate Historian Jeff Groff, you will learn more about the history of this elite group of farmers, the state-of-the-art facilities they created, and their involvement in exclusive organizations such as the Farmers’ Club. Garden talk.

Alison Smith Driscoll, "Healing with Nature"
Alison will offer practical information about herbs and spices and offer basic principles and practices drawn from the Ayurvedic tradition.   Alison and our horticulturist Carol Long will discuss the use of herbs and spices in simple and tasty recipes to create healing from the inside out in your day-to-day life. Brown Center, Members free, $15 per nonmember.

The Farm Stand is located in front of the Museum Store at the Cottage on Thursdays, July–September, 1:30–5:30 pm. Visit us to select fresh, local produce. Parking is available behind the Cottage near the Winterthur Post Office. Note: Guests who would like to tour Winterthur’s exhibitions or grounds will require a ticket.