Plein Air Inside Out
Friday, Feb 2, 2018, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$10 members, $20 non members
This event repeats on Sat, Feb 3, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Enjoy the wintry beauty of the Brandywine Creek from the Museum’s expansive atrium windows. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the vista from inside the Museum where they can sketch, paint, or photograph while staying warm. Participants may also enjoy sketching (with pencil) in the Museum’s galleries. Participants are responsible for providing all art materials (including drop cloths).
Spaces are limited. For questions, contact Laura Westmoreland at 610-388-8120 or [email protected].
February 2 - 24
Winter Group Show
Wine & Cheese Opening Reception Friday, February 2, 5 – 8 PM.
Marlene Dubin – Bold mixed media abstracts; Elaine Lisle - Regional landscapes in oil; Mary Ann Weselyk – Whimsical animal and still life paintings.
Gallery Hours: 9 – 5 Monday – Friday; 10 – 3 Saturday
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, Delaware
302-654-8638
Scottish Burns Supper and Whisky Tasting
Friday, Feb 2, 2018, 6 – 8:30 pm
Millstone Café in Brandywine Museum
$100 member, $110 non-member
Each year, Scots from all over the world gather in the dark days of winter for a traditional evening meal and a joyous celebration to commemorate the birthday of one of their favorite sons, Robert Burns. Born on January 25, 1759, on a tenant farm, Burns captured the imagination and spirit of the Scottish people with his prose and poetry. He was lionized during his lifetime all over his native land. A few years after his untimely death at 37, his friends began to gather on his birthday for a meal and to toast to his “immortal memory.” The tradition has continued for over 200 years and spread to every country where Scots have settled.
The Brandywine Burns Supper consists of a hearty meal of traditional Scottish fare prepared by chef MacGregor Mann, including haggis and a tasting selection of a Belhaven ale and three single malt whiskies. A bagpiper will perform stirring Scottish music to accompany the haggis as it is brought to the table, and special guest Alasdair Nicol—PBS Antiques Road Show presenter and Freeman's Auction chairman—will deliver the “Address to a Haggis.” During the meal, Brandywine Board Member Jack Hines will guide us in single malt whisky tastings carefully paired with each delicious course.
The Museum galleries will be open for an hour before dinner for guests to enjoy the collections and view three N. C. Wyeth paintings used to illustrate The Scottish Chiefs, the classic novel recounting the life of Scottish patriarch William Wallace—who was made famous by the Hollywood blockbuster “Braveheart”—and Scotland’s fight for Independence.
Menu
BRADEN IS GRUTH
Housemade Crowdie cheese & Scotch Cured Salmon
Belhaven Scottish Ale
CULLEN SKINK
Smoked Haddock & Potato Chowder
Bunnahabhain 12 year-old
HAGGIS WITH RED BERRY WHISKY SAUCE
Neeps & Tatties — Rutabaga and Mashed potatoes
Deanston Organic 14 year-old
CRANACHAN
Candied Oatmeal & Berry Parfait, Heather Honey and Whipped Cream Cheese
Glendronach Allardice 18 year-old
Saturday, 2/3, to Saturday, 2/10, Print Studio hallway, lower level
Drawing, painting with watercolor, tempera, acrylics, and oil, techniques for landscapes, portraits, nature and more; illustration, calligraphy, graphic arts, printmaking, ceramics, weaving and artists galore!
We're offering duplicate and extra books to our community for a nominal amount to raise funds for continued library improvements. Most books are $2.00 each, and every dollar contributed helps our non-profit art center bring art to the community.
We are very grateful for the donated books and extend our thanks to all book donors. We also want to recognize our Volunteer Librarian Melanie Baer who has been involved with CCAA for over 15 years when her son took art classes here, and she recently joined our Board of Directors. Her extraordinary efforts over the past two years have transformed our library space into a true library!
WHERE: The books will be on tables in the hallway outside of the print studio on the lower level.
WHEN: Every day, Saturday, 2/3, through Saturday, 2/10.
2/3 is the 2nd art intake day, and 2/8 is the night of the opening reception
HOW: Cash or checks are appreciated; larger purchases can be made in the gift shop by credit card. If someone is not present, the honor system is in effect.
QUESTIONS: Melanie will be here for a few hours every day in addition to general staff coverage (except Sunday).
REMINDER: Stillness intake days for artists are this week on Friday, 2/2, & Saturday, 2/3, 10am - 4pm
Paint Out Chadds Ford: A Plein Air Event
Saturday, February 3, 2018 - Reception & Wet Paint Sale from 6 to 8pm
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting its 10th annual Plein Air art event, Paint Out Chadds Ford. From February 1 to 3, 2018, artists from the Mid-Atlantic region will be painting outside around the Chadds Ford area as well as at the Barns Brinton House, John Chads House and along Brandywine Creek.
The Society will host a special art exhibition at the CFHS Barn Visitors Center that will be open on Saturday evening, February 3. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. there will be an Artist Reception and Wet Paint Sale, where guests can view and purchase artwork made during the event. Tickets are $15 per person ($30 for Chadds Ford Historical Society members) and includes light refreshments. Guests can view and purchase displays of the work just completed by the artists for the plein air event as well as other plein air paintings of the Brandywine Valley.
Please help support local artists by joining us for this fun event that steps back into time when early American illustrators and painters such as Howard Pyle, Bayard Berndt, and N.C. Wyeth were inspired by the beauty of our region and painted outdoors.
Children’s Read – Aloud Tours
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018 through Thurs, March 15th 2018.
10:30 am , $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child; free for members
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.
Read-Aloud Schedule
February 1: The Museum by Susan Verde
February 8: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
February 15: A River by Marc Martin
February 22: A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant
March 1: Olivia by Ian Falconer
March 8: Longwood Gardens Community Read selection
March 15: The Tallest Leprechaun by Emily Grace Koenig
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Saturday, 2/3, to Saturday, 2/10, Print Studio hallway, lower level
Drawing, painting with watercolor, tempera, acrylics, and oil, techniques for landscapes, portraits, nature and more; illustration, calligraphy, graphic arts, printmaking, ceramics, weaving and artists galore!
We're offering duplicate and extra books to our community for a nominal amount to raise funds for continued library improvements. Most books are $2.00 each, and every dollar contributed helps our non-profit art center bring art to the community.
We are very grateful for the donated books and extend our thanks to all book donors. We also want to recognize our Volunteer Librarian Melanie Baer who has been involved with CCAA for over 15 years when her son took art classes here, and she recently joined our Board of Directors. Her extraordinary efforts over the past two years have transformed our library space into a true library!
WHERE: The books will be on tables in the hallway outside of the print studio on the lower level.
WHEN: Every day, Saturday, 2/3, through Saturday, 2/10.
2/3 is the 2nd art intake day, and 2/8 is the night of the opening reception
HOW: Cash or checks are appreciated; larger purchases can be made in the gift shop by credit card. If someone is not present, the honor system is in effect.
QUESTIONS: Melanie will be here for a few hours every day in addition to general staff coverage (except Sunday).
REMINDER: Stillness intake days for artists are this week on Friday, 2/2, & Saturday, 2/3, 10am - 4pm
Join us Saturday February 10th at the Gables at Chadds Ford
7:00pm - 11:00pm 423 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford
Hors d’oeuvres, Dancing - Wine & Beer Open Bar
Silent Auction - Cocktail Attire
$75 Non - Member / $65 Current Member
$75 at the Door
Breakfast at Hank's Place to benefit Chadds Ford Historical Society
Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 7am to 3pm
Hank's Place, 1625 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Join us for Breakfast at Hank's! This annual event raises funds for Chadds Ford Historical Society. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal while helping preserve local history! A portion of the day's proceeds will benefit the Chadds Ford Historical Society. A huge thank you to our neighbor, Hank's Place, for their generosity!
Eat Chocolate. Do Good…in YOUR Neighborhood…
Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 12 pm – 3 pm
Kennett High School, 100 E. South St., Kennett Square PA 19348
This family-friendly event has professional & amateur bakers competing for prizes and bragging rights, while attendees sample their chocolate creations!
Discount tickets ONLY available online. Tickets at the door will not be eligible any discounts!
Click here to purchase your tickets!
VIP Connoisseur Tickets – $25 per person at the door – ENTRANCE STARTING AT 12PM
Includes early entrance (avoid the crowds!), ten tastings per person, and beverages.
(Save $$ BUY ONLINE – 2 tickets for only $45)
DISCOUNT FOR ONLINE TICKET PURCHASES ONLY
General Admission – $10 per person – ENTRANCE STARTING AT 1pm
Includes six tastings per person; more tastings available for $.50 each.
(Family Four Pack – 4 tickets for only $30 ONLINE!)
General Admission Parking is $5.00 per car.
(Parking in the lot in front of the high school)
Year of Living Chocolate Raffle returns for 2018!
Buy your raffle tickets online in advance!
There is no full moon this February, but the darkness might provide just the right cover to get close to the Eastern Screech, Barred and Great Horned Owls that are known to roam the preserve! Join naturalist Tim Zador as he leads us on the pursuit!
Children’s Read – Aloud Tours
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018 through Thurs, March 15th 2018.
10:30 am , $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child; free for members
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.
Read-Aloud Schedule
February 1: The Museum by Susan Verde
February 8: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
February 15: A River by Marc Martin
February 22: A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant
March 1: Olivia by Ian Falconer
March 8: Longwood Gardens Community Read selection
March 15: The Tallest Leprechaun by Emily Grace Koenig
Jim Graham: Behind the Lens, Lecture
Thurs., Feb 15, 2018, 6:00 pm
$15 members, $20 non-members
Award-winning photographer Jim Graham will discuss his creative approach to capturing a broad range of subjects in over 35 years as an editorial, commercial and fine art photographer. Graham is a former staff photographer for the News Journal Papers, and his editorial clients include USA Today, The Associated Press and Bloomberg News. He was Southern Photographer of the year and has been nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize. His local subjects include The Cheshire Hunt, Winterthur Point to Point, and portraits of George “Frolic” Weymouth in action with both carriage and paintbrush.
Tavern Talks: Chocolate and Courtship
The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Tavern Talks will kick off its third season on Thursday, February 15th from 7-9 p.m. with “Chocolate and Courtship”. If you are looking to bring dating back to the basics – 300-year-old basics – then you will not want to miss out!
Guests will have the opportunity to watch chocolate-making demonstrations by Mars’ AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate’s very own Chocolate Historian David Borghesani, receive courtship advice from General George Washington (portrayed by Carl Closs), learn about dating in the Colonial period from historical novel writer Susan Holloway Scott, delight in historical chocolate pairings, and more!
Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture!) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations, and more. Tavern Talks takes place at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House, an historic 1714 tavern, located next to the Chaddsford Winery at 630 Baltimore Pike. Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.
Be sure to mark your calendars for other Tavern Talks we will be doing throughout the year, including:
March 15 – Mind Your Pints & Quarts
April 12 – Law & Order
May 17 – To Market, To Market
June 21 – Enlightened!
September 13 – Liberty or Death
October 11 – Fermented & Tormented
November 8 – Sugar & Spice
For more info on the CFHS or to purchase tickets, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected] or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org. Tickets can be purchased directly at http://bit.ly/2A0LouN
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About AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate:
The AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate brand was developed in 2006 by MWC to help educate consumers about the history of our multi-cultural nation through the engaging story of one of our most beloved foods…chocolate! With a flavor profile drawn directly from the archives of chocolate’s historic past, AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate provides an inspiring, versatile way to make, bake, test, explore, play, share and show love. With AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate, individuals have a culinary partner for making new stories of their own - from creating to entertaining to educating. Made with all-natural ingredients and no preservatives, AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate currently comes in four unique formats: chocolate sticks, chocolate bites, chocolate baking/grating blocks, and finely grated chocolate drink mix. 2018 will see the introduction of new product formats. More information about chocolate history is available at http://americanheritagechocolate.com/home/about_book.
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TRIVIA NIGHT
with Bradley Hendrix
5-7 PM
Free to participate... great prizes at the end!
Every Saturday + Sunday in February from 1 PM - 5 PM
Celebrate the month of love with a walking wine-and-chocolate tour of Chaddsford Winery!
Explore several areas of the historic property as you visit 5 stations featuring artisan chocolates carefully paired with our award-winning wines.
Advanced tickets are $25/person. Arrive anytime between 1pm-5pm on your reserved date (12pm-7pm on Valentine's Day) to take your pairing tour! Space is limited – reserve your spot today.
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PAQUITA & THE YOUNG LADY AND THE HOOLIGAN Passion, Drama and Beauty will fill the Baby Grand Theater in February! Rie Aoki and Ethan Hunter Raysor will grace the stage as the Principals in Paquita. Richy Romero makes his debut as The Hooligan alongside Mary Kate Reynolds as The Young Lady. Saturday, February 17th 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18th 2:00 p.m. |
Click below for more information and to buy tickets.
https://www.thegrandwilmington.org/productions/143-twin-bill
Federal Holiday
Speaker Series: Victoria Browning Wyeth
Wyeth on Wyeth: the life and work of Andrew Wyeth
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 6:30 pm at UPTOWN! in West Chester
Victoria Wyeth is the granddaughter of Andrew Wyeth and the niece of Jamie Wyeth. With her rich background in the Arts, Victoria will speak about how paintings are made, from a contextual vision, through artistic technique to a finished work. Fun Wyeth family stories and photos will add a fascinating personal side to her story.
Chester County veterans and veteran organizations invited to attend free breakfast hosted by county Recorder of Deeds Rick
All Chester County veterans and veteran organizations are invited to attend the annual free breakfast, hosted by Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery and the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. The event takes place on Thursday, February 22, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus, 137 Modena Road, Coatesville, in the Academic Building.
“We are deeply grateful for the service and sacrifice of more than 80,000 veterans residing in Chester County whose serve ranges from World War II to today’s conflicts around the world,” said Loughery. “So many did not stop after their military service; they continued to protect our citizens across Chester County. At this year’s breakfast, we are paying special tribute to those veterans who have continued to serve our community as first responders. We owe a special debt to these men and women and we will take the opportunity to recognize their patriotism and selfless dedication at our veterans’ breakfast.”
The breakfast is free to all Chester County veterans who register to attend and includes a special briefing by Congressman Lloyd Smucker on federal issues and a discussion on local services by Chester County Veterans Affairs director Lawrence Davidson.
“Chester County has many veterans initiatives that are offered by veterans and other related organizations across a wide geographical area,” said Davidson. “This breakfast brings together many veterans groups, interested businesses and individuals to continue a collaborative county-wide conversation about veteran services; to explore ways in which we can learn from each other and to share ideas that successfully support our veterans.”
Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation of new men’s and women’s underclothing, socks and t-shirts to benefit homeless and hospitalized veterans at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, through David’s Drive 831.
Any veteran who brings his or her DD-214 discharge papers to the breakfast will also be eligible to receive a veteran ID discount card from the Chester County Recorder of Deeds office. The veterans ID discount program offers savings at more than 100 business locations throughout the county. To register to attend the breakfast, Chester County veterans should email [email protected] or call Kayla at the Recorder of Deeds office at 610-344-4083.
Children’s Read – Aloud Tours
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018 through Thurs, March 15th 2018.
10:30 am , $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child; free for members
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.
Read-Aloud Schedule
February 1: The Museum by Susan Verde
February 8: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
February 15: A River by Marc Martin
February 22: A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant
March 1: Olivia by Ian Falconer
March 8: Longwood Gardens Community Read selection
March 15: The Tallest Leprechaun by Emily Grace Koenig
Happy Birthday, Horace Pippin, Family Program
Thurs., Feb 22, 2018, 10:30 am
$5 per child, with one adulted admitted free per child:
Free for members
“Music on the Brandywine”
Thurs., Feb 22, 2018, 6 – 8:30 pm
$12 members, $15 non-members
$8 students through Feb. 21
Prices increase day of performance
http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events
UHS Gymnasium
7500 Unionville Rd
Kennett Square PA 19348
| Chef’s Table Caribbean Dinner at the Brandywine River Museum February 23, 6 p.m. This four-course feast will transport you to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. Enjoy exclusive access to our galleries; a menu including red snapper ceviche, Jamaican conch curry, Hereford beef skirt steak; plus specialty cocktails and beer or wine paired with each delicious course. |
Join us for our Annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration.
Walk through maple sugaring stations to explore how the tasty topping is turned from sap to syrup.
Then, satisfy your appetite with our famous all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast, complete with a new pancake toppings bar of fresh fruits.
Meet Jim Myers from Ridge Valley Farms to learn about his maple syrup production. Lots of tasty maple treats for sale to take home!
*Pancake Breakfast is a fundraiser for Tyler. All proceeds support our gardens, natural lands, and education opportunities.
Rain or shine event, snow date March 3.
UHS Gymnasium
7500 Unionville Rd
Kennett Square PA 19348
The Year of the Dog is also being celebrated at the Delaware Art Museum on from Saturday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This celebration includes traditional Chinese art activities, artist demonstrations, a lion and folk dance, a Chinese yo-yo performance by the Chinese American Community Center Folk and Lion Dance Troupes and Yo-Yo Club, and a special performance by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company entitled Red Firecrackers: The Legend of the First Chinese New Year. Artwork created by children from the Chinese School of Delaware to commemorate this holiday will be on view. This program is presented in conjunction with the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association. The event is free and donations accepted.