“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience

Aug 12 @ 10:00

Escape Brandywine: Historic Escape Room Experience at the Chads House

Every Saturday this Summer through Labor Day at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Escape Brandywine is a new historically immersive escape room presented by Chadds Ford Historical Society. Your experience is set inside John Chads House, c.1725 historic home located along site of the Battle of Brandywine. This escape room program is unlike any other, since it places you directly inside an authentic historical space with a Revolutionary War mission!

Escape Brandywine places participants into roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington!

Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Interested in hosting a PRIVATE escape room for your group? You can either purchase all of the slots for an event time - allowing you to ensure your members are the ONLY participants for that time (remaining available tickets is shown on each time slot's ordering page).

Alternatively, if these times don't work for you, we can arrange a private escape room for your team or group (additional fee may apply). We can create packages for corporations, businesses and private parties, combining the use of our Meeting Room space and the interactive, team-building escape room experience! For special pricing for corporate

History at Work @ Newlin Grist Mill

Aug 12 @ 10:00 – 15:00

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.

Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 12 @ 11:30 – 12:30

Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

Director’s Garden Walk: Sunset from the Train Station @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 12 @ 19:00 – 20:00

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. Bring your flashlight and prepare for a long walk!

Divas of Dance at Longwood Gardens

Aug 12 @ 21:15

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.

Terrific Tuesdays at Winterthur @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 15 @ 10:00 – 15:00

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 Pennsylvania Portraits – A conversation

Aug 16 @ 18:00

We Hope You'll Join Us

Limited Tickets Remain

The Brandywine River Museum of Art would like to invite you to attend Andrew Wyeth's Pennsylvania Portraits, a fascinating conversation on the artist's approach to portraiture this Wednesday, August 16 at 6 p.m. The discussion is presented by Audrey Lewis, curator at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, and Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, associate professor of American Art at the University of Pennsylvania, as a part of our exhibition Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect.

Lewis will focus on local subjects including Karl and Anna Kuerner and Helga Testorf. Shaw will consider Wyeth's relationships with models from Chadds Ford's African-American community. Tickets are limited and going quickly for this in-depth look at the work of Andrew Wyeth who celebrated both Chadds Ford and its residents throughout his decades-long career.

The Museum will open at 5:30 p.m., with a reception after the lecture.

Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect is an exhibition of over one hundred of the artist's finest paintings and works on paper selected from major museums and private collections. The exhibition brings together both well-known and rarely seen works created between the mid-1930s and Wyeth's death in 2009 that reveal the subjects that continually inspired Wyeth and the evolution of his imagery. This once in a lifetime exhibition will close on September 17, 2017 and is not one to miss!

BPA – BBQ and Bonfire

Aug 16 @ 18:00

BPA – BBQ and Bonfire

BPA - Deb & Don Culp, Jim Murphy
610-405-4917

When:
Wednesday, August 16 at 6:00 PM
Where:
5241 Birney Highway Aston, PA 19014

We welcome new and potential members to be our guest for a fun evening with fellow business owners and professionals.

Enjoy an evening with a variety of food, Drinks, Desert and Live Music.

Springhouse Storytime @ Newlin Grist Mill

Aug 17 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Our monthly Springhouse Storytime series is perfect for any preschooler who loves stories, songs, games, and crafts. Our interactive stories get kids moving and creating in our beautiful springhouse and woodland settings.

In 2017, Springhouse Storytime will take place from 10am to 11am on the following Thursdays:

April 20: Critter Counting
May 18: Sharing
June 15: Colors
July 20: Friendship
August 17: Days of the Week
September 21: Seasons
October 19: Sheep

Cost is $5 for members, $7 for non-members.

Pre-registration is required. To sign up, please email [email protected] or call 610.459.2359.

Wellness at Winterthur: Guided Meditation @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 17 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Meditation sessions will guide you in settling your mind and opening your heart. We will use imagery, visualizations, mindfulness of body and breath, and the environment of Winterthur to cultivate relaxation, a sense of well-being, and appreciation of the natural beauty all around us.
Led by Alison Smith Driscoll, Mary Wheeling, and Beth Sheehy. Bring an open mind and heart! Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Class will move outdoors as weather permits. $10 per class. Register for each class by calling 800.448.3883. Drop-ins are welcome as long as there is room!

Farm Stand @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 17 @ 13:30 – 17:30

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.

Sixth Annual Cruise Night

Aug 18 @ 17:00 – 21:30

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is revving up to host its Sixth Annual Cruise Night on Friday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium, and the public is invited to enjoy the festivities. Admission and parking are both free.

Organizers say they have no plans to shift into autopilot for this popular event because it continues to grow. Proceeds benefit the Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, which now includes 10 dogs and is financed primarily through private donations.

Chester County Chief Deputy Jason Suydam said the event creates multiple beneficiaries. Car dealers and law-enforcement agencies get to showcase their vehicles, producing an impressive display the public can enjoy. Thirteen classes of vehicles, running the gamut from antiques and hot rods to state-of-the-art law-enforcement cruisers, will compete for cash prizes.

Chester County Sheriff Deputy Dan McCole and his K-9 partner, Nero, are among the beneficiaries of the Sixth Annual Cruise Night on Friday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

“It’s a fun, family-oriented event,” Suydam said. “And we’re very appreciative of the support of the sponsors, businesses, community members, and law-enforcement partners who help make it happen. Some of the car dealers have been with us since the beginning.”

In addition to a high-octane array of horsepower, Cruise Night will feature a deejay, food vendors, door prizes, a 50-50 raffle, a dunk tank, and children’s activities, such as a moon bounce and face-painting.

One of the evening’s highlights will be the K-9 Thrill Show, which starts at 8 p.m. Attendees will get insight into why the unit’s K-9 teams each average about 100 calls a year for service, requests that range from helping to find a lost child to clearing a building after a bomb threat.

Lt. Harry McKinney, who heads the K-9 unit, said people are always surprised at how well-behaved the dogs are, compared with the service dogs of years ago. “I attribute that to the advancement of the training the unit has received,” he said.

Since 9-11, the demand for dogs has increased with heightened security needs, and they have also become a more versatile tool: finding people, drugs, and explosives as well as interacting with the public, sometimes in a therapeutic role, said McKinney.

“The ability to recognize the difference between a social situation and criminal apprehension requires a sophisticated level of training and dedication from both the handler and the K-9,” McKinney explained. He added that although the unit’s dogs enjoy meeting the public, citizens should never approach one without first receiving permission from the handler.

Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said she looks forward to Cruise Night, which helps to educate the community about the vital role the K-9 Unit fills in her office.

“This is an outstanding family event. The great collection of cars is appreciated and enjoyed by everyone,” said Welsh. “It is really exciting to end the night with this spectacular K-9 thrill show. Cars, lights, sirens, dogs: It is a real crowd-pleaser!”

Media coverage is welcome. Farrell Stadium is located at 855 South New Street in West Chester.

“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience

Aug 19 @ 10:00

Escape Brandywine: Historic Escape Room Experience at the Chads House

Every Saturday this Summer through Labor Day at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Escape Brandywine is a new historically immersive escape room presented by Chadds Ford Historical Society. Your experience is set inside John Chads House, c.1725 historic home located along site of the Battle of Brandywine. This escape room program is unlike any other, since it places you directly inside an authentic historical space with a Revolutionary War mission!

Escape Brandywine places participants into roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington!

Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Interested in hosting a PRIVATE escape room for your group? You can either purchase all of the slots for an event time - allowing you to ensure your members are the ONLY participants for that time (remaining available tickets is shown on each time slot's ordering page).

Alternatively, if these times don't work for you, we can arrange a private escape room for your team or group (additional fee may apply). We can create packages for corporations, businesses and private parties, combining the use of our Meeting Room space and the interactive, team-building escape room experience! For special pricing for corporate

Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 19 @ 11:30 – 12:30

Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling comes to Kennett Flash

Aug 19 @ 19:30

JACKIE “THE JOKE MAN” MARTLING COMES TO THE KENNETT FLASH

The Kennett Flash is proud to present a two-show evening with a legend of radio, television and the stage; a true master of comedy: Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, on Saturday August 19^th at 7:30pm and 10pm. “The Joke Man” will bring his infamous comedic act to the intimate Kennett Flash, and is sure to deliver and unforgettable night of laughs. Limited tickets remain for the early show, so a second show was added by popular demand.

Jackie Martling was born and raised in East Norwich, a tiny hamlet on the North Shore of Long Island. He graduated in 1966 from Oyster Bay High School and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1971. In March 1979, to promote the fledgling Long Island comedy scene and the stand-up shows he was producing, he created a joke hot line, "Use Your Finger! Dial (516) 922-WINE!," which has been in uninterrupted operation ever since.

In 1982, after founding "Governor's Comedy Shop" in Levittown on Long Island and touring as a national headliner, on a suggestion from a Washington DC comedy club owner, he blindly sent his three self-produced LP’s to Howard Stern upon Howard’s arrival at WNBC-AM in New York City. Howard called him to make a guest appearance on his radio show. In 1986, Jackie became a full-time cast member and the head writer of Stern’s radio and TV shows, and as they say, the rest is history. For eighteen years (1983-2001) Martling was a fixture of radio & television's Howard Stern Show.
Jackie still works all around the country performing his solo act of rapid-fire filthy jokes and the classic finale, “Stump The Joke Man,” and guests on many of the top national radio shows and podcasts. Remaining ever current with comedy, he tweets a joke every day at 4:20pm on his twitter account.

Jackie Martling will release his autobiography: The Joke Man: Bow To Stern, in October of this year. A member of the notorious Friar’s Club, Martling’s acerbic brand of blue comedy is sure to fill The Kennett Flash with raucous laughter.

Opening for Martling is Rich Harkaway. Harkaway has been in the Comedy business for 30 years with a long break in the middle to become a urologic surgeon. His relaxed brand of dark humor makes him a fan favorite wherever he goes and he has shared the stage with David Brenner, Kevin Hart, and Jim Gaffigan.
IF YOU GO:

Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling with special guest Rich Harkaway at The Kennett Flash

Saturday, August 19^th2017
Early Show - Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm
Late Show - Doors: 9:30pm Show: 10:00pm

102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA 19348
484-732-8295

Tickets: $30.00 Advance, $35.00 Day of Show

Tickets available online at www.kennettflash.org

This performance includes Adult Themes and Language

The Kennett Flash, a 501c3 Non-Profit Performing Arts Center, is located in Kennett Square, PA, less than 15 miles from Wilmington and Newark, DE, West Chester, PA and 35 miles from Philadelphia.

Love is in the Air

Aug 19 @ 19:30

Symphony Under The Stars

Saturday, August 19, 2017 • 7:30pm*

*Please note change in concert start time as of 5/30/17. Concert now begins at 7:30pm instead of 7:00pm as originally scheduled – Time change due to additional Longwood Gardens fountain show at 7:00pm.

Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, CONCERT WILL BE HELD INDOORS (LOCATION TBA)

Michael Hall, Conductor and Music Director
Jowoon Chae – Soprano, Winner of Kennett Symphony Voice Competition
Audrey Emata – Flute, Winner of Kennett Symphony Senior Instrumental Competition

Relax with friends and family, and enjoy an evening under the stars. This season, love is in the air. Enjoy a potpourri of light classics and pops, including selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanted The King and I, John Williams’ Love Theme from Star Wars Episode II, and Tchaikovsky’s musical depiction of young love and impending tragedy in Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Performances by the winners of our Instrumental and Vocal competitions give you the opportunity to say, ” I heard them when.” Join us for a fun and memorable evening.

Program:

Glinka – Russlan and Ludmilla Overture
Bach – Air on a G String
Chaminade – Concertino for Flute and Orchestra
Rodgers and Hammerstein – Selections from the King and I
Williams – Across the Stars: Love Theme from Star Wars Episode II
Smetana – Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride
Puccini – Si, mi chiamano Mimi
Loewe – I Could Have Danced All Night
Gounod – Je Veux Vivre
Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

Tickets:

Ticket price includes the concert, all-day admission to Longwood Gardens on the day of the concert, post-concert illuminated fountain performance in the new Main Fountain Garden, and free parking.

Adults – $40 in advance, $45 day of concert
Students up to age 18 – $10
$5 order fee, per order
Buy Tickets

Celebrate Helicopter Day

Aug 20 @ 12:00 – 16:00

The public is invited to join the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) to celebrate World Helicopter Day on August 20, 2017, from noon until 4 p.m. World Helicopter Day aims to raise awareness of helicopters’ contributions to society and celebrate the diversity of people who design, fly and support them.

Every day, thousands of people rely on helicopters for rescue, disaster relief, transport, firefighting, medical transfers, power line maintenance, tourism, agriculture and many other roles. Few people get to see helicopters up close or have the opportunity to talk to the people who work with them.

“I’m thrilled that AHMEC is taking part in World Helicopter Day,” said World Helicopter Day organizer Mick Cullen. Organizations in Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong and South Africa will host events the same day. “If you have any interest in helicopters, the people who work with them or a career in aviation, please go along to your local event. You can also see more details on the World Helicopter Day website at www.worldhelicopterday.com or follow it on different social media platforms using the hashtag #worldhelicopterday, which will link activity around the globe.

Admission at AHMEC is $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children, students and seniors. Helicopter rides beginning at 1 p.m. cost an additional $60.00 per person. Vendors include Crowded Castle Brewing Company, Kona Ice of King of Prussia, New Castle County Police, DogsHome Rescue and Petey Possum’s Hangout.

Contact AHMEC at 610-436-9600 or see the website at www.americanhelicopter.museum for more information.

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located in the land of industry innovators in the Philadelphia region, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes.

Blood Drive at Gables Restaurant

Aug 21 all-day

Blood drive on Monday 8/21. Call the restaurant for more details.

Cathy Centofanti
610-388-7700

[email protected]

www.thegablesatchaddsford.com

423 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Eclipse Viewing Party

Aug 21 @ 13:00 – 16:00

Monday, August 21, 2017, 1 – 4 pm

West Chester University Planetarium Hosts an Eclipse Viewing Party

A free public viewing of the eclipse will be held on the Academic Quad from 1 – 4 pm. Telescopes and eclipse glasses will be available for guests to safely watch the progress of the moon as it passes between the Earth and sun. There will be educational activities for all ages during the event. In case of rain, the event will be moved to Ehinger Gymnasium (South Church St. at University Avenue), where activities will take place and a live stream of the eclipse from a different location will be shown.

Blood Donation at the Gables

Aug 21 @ 14:00 – 19:00

Every unit we donate at our blood drive can help save up to three lives. Each recipient of that blood donation has his or her own story. He or she could be an accident or trauma victim, cancer patient, a mother giving birth, a premature baby, a transplant recipient or surgical candidate. Our impact goes beyond that patient – it is multiplied by the impact it has on that person’s loved ones who are thankful for the unit we donated.

The American Red Cross could not meet patient needs and touch all of those lives if it were not for organizations like ours. We are proud to support our community, our country and be a part of the impact that the Red Cross makes every day.

Our upcoming blood drive collection goal on August 21st is 60 donors. Think about all of the lives we can touch by signing up to donate. A typical donation takes less than one hour, and we are proud to make that available to you in your neighborhood! Make your appointment today by visiting the Red Cross website, or by calling The Gables at Chadds Ford and asking for Nicole. If you can’t give, you can still make an impact by volunteering to support the drives and encouraging others to give using your social media channels and network.

Remember that every blood donation has a story attached to it. The story of why we donated; each volunteer’s story of why they helped; the story of why we hosted the blood drives and the recipient’s story when they receive a generous donation. Consider making your personal story part of the collective stories!

We are holding our blood drive in honor of Timothy "Timmy" Gaige. Timothy recently passed away from complications of b cell lymphoma. He is survived by his wife MaryBeth Saunders Gaige and three beautiful children. He put up a valiant fight, but unfortunately, he lost the battle. His treatment included many blood products, most of which came from anonymous donors, which would not be possible without donations at drives like this! Read more about Tim's journey on his CaringBridge page.

We look forward to your participation and seeing you there!

Best wishes to you, and thank you for making The Gables at Chadds Ford what it is. Let’s make an impact in our community on August 21st and add that to our list of great accomplishments.

Terrific Tuesdays at Winterthur @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 22 @ 10:00 – 15:00

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.

International Justice Mission

Aug 24 @ 11:00 – 12:00

You are invited to a Brunch and Learn session with International Justice Mission, a global organization that advocates for the rights of the poor, including investigating and prosecuting human trafficking, fighting against police corruption, and working with local government to create and implement just legislation.

Thanks to guest donations in 2016, Salon Secrets Spa helped raise $2000 in contributions to fight human trafficking through Dressember, and these funds benefited IJM in part.

We are excited to welcome Alesha Guruswamy Rusk, who serves as the Senior Program Manager for IJM in South Asia. In her role, Ms. Rusk works closely with IJM's field offices in South Asia, which focus on combating sex trafficking and forced labor. She collaborates with field office staff in the design of new programs and in ensuring that IJM's work is as strategic and effective as possible, so that the justice systems will begin working on their own to protect and serve the poor. We are looking forward to the opportunity to learn more about IJM and the impact that the organization has around the world.

JOIN US on Thursday, August 24, from 11am - 12pm at Salon Secrets Spa

for a time of storytelling around the work of International Justice Mission.

Small bites, coffee and tea will be provided.

RSVP to [email protected]

Thanks to you for your support of International Justice Mission and Dressember! We hope to see you there.

Farm Stand @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 24 @ 13:30 – 17:30

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.

Music at Galer Estate Winery – Fridays and Saturdays

Aug 25 @ 17:00 – 19:00

Live music every Friday & Saturday from 5-7pm!

Friday: Christine Kinslow

Saturday: Nik Everett

Opening Plein Air Art Show

Aug 25 @ 17:00 – 20:00

Philadelphia Watercolor Society

On Location: Artists at Brandywine, Plein Air Art Show & Sale

Opening Reception
August 25, 2017 5 - 8 pm
Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center
Art Show & Sale

August 25 - September 22, 2017

Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center
Wednesday to Saturday from 10 - 4 pm
Come early to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.
(voting closes at 6:30 pm )
Be one of the first collectors to purchase work from this unique event.

Longwood Gardens Luminary Nights – Thurs-Fri-Sat

Aug 25 @ 19:00 – 22:00

August 24, 25, & 26 7–10 pm

Luminary Nights

Join us for magical lights and memorable sights during our pop-up Luminary Nights this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, August 24–26. Thousands of luminaries will cast a warm glow in select areas of our outdoor Gardens for a summer evening not to be missed. Stroll our Gardens, grab a bite in our Café or Beer Garden, and enjoy an Illuminated Fountain Performance at 9:15 pm.

Please note: Luminary display is weather dependent. Check our website for cancellation information.

Purchase Tickets

Timed Tickets Required
Illuminated Fountain Performance Included with Gardens Admission
Sell Out Likely

“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience

Aug 26 @ 10:00

Escape Brandywine: Historic Escape Room Experience at the Chads House

Every Saturday this Summer through Labor Day at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Escape Brandywine is a new historically immersive escape room presented by Chadds Ford Historical Society. Your experience is set inside John Chads House, c.1725 historic home located along site of the Battle of Brandywine. This escape room program is unlike any other, since it places you directly inside an authentic historical space with a Revolutionary War mission!

Escape Brandywine places participants into roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington!

Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Interested in hosting a PRIVATE escape room for your group? You can either purchase all of the slots for an event time - allowing you to ensure your members are the ONLY participants for that time (remaining available tickets is shown on each time slot's ordering page).

Alternatively, if these times don't work for you, we can arrange a private escape room for your team or group (additional fee may apply). We can create packages for corporations, businesses and private parties, combining the use of our Meeting Room space and the interactive, team-building escape room experience! For special pricing for corporate

Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Aug 26 @ 11:30 – 12:30

Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

Pop-Up Naturalist @ Newlin Grist Mill

Aug 26 @ 13:00 – 17:00

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.

BIG BUGS and BUTTERFLIES Closing Celebration

Aug 27 @ 10:00 – 14:00

BIG BUGS and BUTTERFLIES Closing Celebration

Sunday, August 27, 10am - 2pm

Don't miss August 27 to celebrate bugs and butterflies of all kinds. See Monarch butterfly tagging and visit our Butterfly House. Hold your favorite creepy crawly at the AMAZING ARTHROPODS Touch Table from the Academy of Natural Sciences. Crafts, games, food and more. What could be more fun! FREE with regular admission, no pre-registration required; rain or shine. Sponsored by PECO.

Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063

Tel: 610-566-9134

www.tylerarboretum.org/big-bugs

Adults (18-64): $15

Seniors (65+): $13

Youth (3-17): $9

Military and students with valid ID: $9

Children age 2 and under: free

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