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
Furniture, clothing, jewelry, china, kitchenware, tools, appliances, pictures and picture frames, luggage, lamps, and books.
Furniture, clothing, jewelry, china, kitchenware, tools, appliances, pictures and picture frames, luggage, lamps, and books.
Saturday, March 3: Exploring Common Ground with “Mike the Gun Guy” Weisser!
Mike Weisser is a lifetime NRA member and former firearms dealer who also advocates for common sense gun regulation. Mr. Weisser writes a nationally known blog, “Mike the Gun Guy” where he provides updates on key issues and comments on proposed legislation.
Join us to hear what he has to say as a highly experienced gun enthusiast who also shares many of the goals of gun violence prevention groups.
1:30 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., W. Chester PA 19382
Next Member & Guests Meeting: Early April (Stay tuned for the exact date)
Topic: Exploring the Concept — “Common Ground is the Solution™”
- What does this mean?
- Why will this approach be effective?
- Where does common ground exist?
- How can we take action on it?
- How can we continue to build common ground?
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Main Line Art Center | 746 Panmure Road, Haverford PA 19041
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County encouraging residents and organizations to take part, signifying ‘we are in this together’ and creating greater awareness of the opioid and heroin epidemic
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces Chester County’s participation in “Black Balloon Overdose Awareness Day” on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, a day remembering not only those lost to the disease of addiction, but the friends and family of the loved ones left behind. On this day, Chester County will be joining communities across the nation, encouraging individuals and organizations to come together and publically display a black balloon outside of their homes, businesses or in the community. The display of the black balloons is a sign that an individual has been affected by drug addiction or an overdose death.
Last year, several county departments and local community organizations participated in this event by displaying a black balloon outside of their place of work.
“In 2016, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded over 64,000 overdose deaths in the United States, and in Pennsylvania alone, over 4,600,” said Vince Brown, Executive Director of the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services. “Sadly, all evidence points to these numbers being higher in 2017.”
“The display of black balloons throughout our community will illustrate that Chester County, just like all other communities across our nation, has been greatly affected by drug addiction and overdose deaths. The display also conveys that ‘we are all in this together’, while generating greater awareness of the opioid and heroin epidemic,” added Vince Brown.
According to National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD), it is estimated that 44 percent of the United States – translating to one in four people – report that they personally know someone who has been addicted to prescription painkillers.
“Our community, as well as our country, faces an opioid epidemic, and it is important to know that the disease of addiction knows no bounds,” said Jamie Johnson, Deputy Director of the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services. “Addiction does not discriminate against age, race, socioeconomic status or education level. Last year, more than 140 people in Chester County died from an accidental drug overdose, a majority of which were due to prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl.”
Chester County has established a collaborative approach to combating the opioid and heroin epidemic, including the creation of the Chester County Drug Overdose Task Force – which brings together the Chester County Commissioners’ Office, the District Attorney’s Office, the Health Department, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services and many other County and community partners to address these problems. To learn more about the Overdose Prevention Task Force, visit their website: StopODChesco.org.
For more information and resources, visit the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services website: chesco.org/DrugandAlcohol, or call the Chester County Information and Referral line at 866-286-3767.
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March Classic Variety Auction Multi Estate Public Auction March 6th | 10 AM
Preview: Monday, March 5th from 9-7 Tuesday, Sale day from 9 AM
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Parents and their toddlers in strollers are invited to join us for fun and informative walks through the garden and galleries. Spend time with your child and make friends with new families while you learn a little about the amazing collections that make Winterthur special. Members and children under 2 free; nonmembers: $5 per child and $5 per adult with paying child; additional adults $15.
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
Mix, Relax, Explore: Live Music and Winterthur Beer Garden
Winterthur After Hours on select Friday evenings presents families and adults with an evening opportunity to explore the Galleries and grounds. Enjoy a variety of offerings that enhance our local treasure.
Music: Songbird and the Tweeters
Location: Galleries Reception Atrium
$10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. $5 students. 13 and under are free. This After Hours program entry a $10 nonmember upgrade with the purchase of an earlier, same-day General Admission ticket.
Celebrate the early bulb display of the March Bank with a lecture, garden tour, and special sale of rare and unusual plants. This year's featured speaker is Peter Zale, curator and plant breeder at Longwood Gardens. Dr. Zale will share his personal and professional interest in snowdrops and other choice early bulbs, while highlighting Longwood's expanding use of these exotic plants. Lecture is at 11:00 am and is $10 per Member; $20 per nonmember; and free for Winterthur Garden and Landscape Society and Garden Associate Members. Registration required. Garden tour and sale are free to Members and included with general admission.
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Lecture: 11:00 am, Copeland Lecture Hall
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Garden Tour: 1:00 pm, Begins at Visitor Center Patio
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Plant Sale: 10:00 am–3:00 pm, Visitor Center
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Self-Guided Tour: All day, begins at the Visitor Center Patio
Pop Up Food Truck Weekend
Saturday + Sunday, March 10 - 11 from 11 AM - 6 PM
Are you ready to shake off the winter blues?!
Join us for a Pop Up Food Truck Weekend for a chance to get outside for tasty street food, Chaddsford wines, and PA craft beer.
Grab some grub, your drink of choice, and cozy up by a fire pit to enjoy live music with friends.
Admission is free, and all wine and food purchases are pay as you go.
Food Truck Line Up:
- Phyllodelphia
- Mama Mia
- Nick's Roast Beef
- Deer Head Hot Dogs
- More coming soon!
Live Music Schedule:
- March 10: Sam Capolongo from 12:30-4:30pm
- March11: The Road Tapes from 12:30-4:30pm
House Policies:
- This event is rain or shine.
- Children are welcome but must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (21 or over) at all times. Chaddsford Winery reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual not accompanied by an adult.
- No outside alcohol permitted.
- Food truck line up subject to change.
Girl Scout Junior
Earn your Social Butterfly badge as you explore the art of entertaining guests at a country estate in the 1930s. After, tour the Winterthur house where you will learn the skills you need to be a gracious hostess and plan elements of your own fabulous party. $12 per girl.
Longwood Gardens invites you to chase away your winter blues with a visit to our conservatory featuring an unusual display of blue-flowering plants during the Winter Blues Festival March 3 through March 25. Every Saturday, the sounds of the blues fill the Conservatory as blues artists perform live among the flowers.
An oasis of 3,000 blue-flowering plants transform the Main Conservatory into a sea of blue featuring delphiniums, echium, hydrangeas, cineraria, and the true blue spectacle, Longwood’s famed blue-poppies. One of the rarest colors in the plant world, Longwood horticulturists have researched, acquired, and grown hundreds of blue-hued blossoms and foliage to adorn the Orangery and Exhibition Hall for this unique display. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org.
Enjoy these free blues music performances as you stroll the Conservatory:
March 10
The Bob Beach Duo
2:00–5:00 pm
March 17
Stevie and the Bluescasters
2:00–5:00 pm
March 24
Stevie and the Bluescasters
2:00–5:00 pm
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 1,083 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.
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EIGHTH BLACKBIRD A remarkable band of American contemporary musicians SATURDAY, MARCH 10 | 8 pm at Delaware Art Museum Four-time Grammy Award-winners, the contemporary musical group Eighth Blackbird is "one of the smartest, most dynamic contemporary classical ensembles on the planet," says the Chicago Tribune. Eighth Blackbird is choosing repertoire for the performance complementing the Museum's collection and the exhibition: Eye on Nature: Andrew Wyeth and John Ruskin. Launched by six entrepreneurial Oberlin Conservatory undergraduates in 1996, this Chicago-based super-group has earned its status as "a brand name...defined by adventure, vibrancy, and quality...known for performing from memory, employing choreography and collaborations with theater artists, lighting designers, and even puppetry artists," according to The Detroit Free Press.
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Stu Hamm and special guest Tom Griesgraber
STU HAMM is a world class, utterly entertaining story-teller, legendary bass guitar icon, known also for playing and recording with some of the greatest guitarists of the recent decades: Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Greg Howe, Alex Skolnick, Richie Kotzen, Mike Keneally, Allan Holdsworth, Frank Gambale, Michael Schenker, Richie Kotzen. and many others. Stu has been a monumental influence in jazz/rock style for many bass players worldwide.
Until you’ve seen it performed live, the music of Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber sounds too big to be real. There are acoustic guitar or piano-like moments, funk rock bass lines, ambient synth and soundscape textures, rock guitar leads, jazz solos and even percussion sometimes all happening simultaneously. To the uninitiated listener it sounds like an ensemble, but to those who have seem him live, it is the magic of a unique virtuoso. His music and skill on this unusual 12-string guitar/bass/synth hybrid mesmerizes audiences and music industry pros alike. Typically performing over 125 shows a year, Tom has toured throughout the United States and Europe with artists like Bert Lams, Agent 22, The California Guitar Trio, Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel band), and the Tony Levin Band and has performed several times for Grammy events. If the unusual sight of the Chapman Stick doesn’t draw you in, the music will.
The Kennett Flash
102 Sycamore Alley
Kennett Square, PA, 19348
http://www.kennettflash.org
Sat, March 10, 2018
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
$24.00 - $28.00
Tickets
Animals are all around us even if we don’t see them! We will help you become a nature detective and use the powers of observation to see who might be lurking around by looking for animal clues to understand what animals are doing and how humans affect animal behavior. In honor of Rosalind Schwebel, this is the third of a four-part series.
We are also excited to announce that this years’ Wildlife in Winter program will run in conjunction with the Longwood Community Read. To expand your Wildlife in Winter experience, please read The Tree Lady by Kate Sessions or Lab Girl by Hope Jahren to become inspired to care for the Earth. Be motivated by Rachel Ignofsky’s Women in Science to ponder the many different ways to become an advocate for preserving open space to save wildlife, improve habitat, and spur conservation. Happy reading!
FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP
1:30 - 4:00PM
Grab some friends... come sip on some wine and get in the mood for spring by learning how to make your very own bouquet. A hands on experience like no other that will give you the opportunity to learn "flower arranging 101" in a unique and individual way!
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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http://www.brandywine.org/museum
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS: THE KING & I March 15TH, 16TH & 17TH at Unionville High School 7:00pm
Unionville High School is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic Broadway musical, The King & I, with performances on March 15th, 16th and 17th at 7:00pm. A moving and radiant tale of East meets West, The King & I will be brought to life for the community with an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft.
It is 1862 when newly widowed Anna Leonowens and her son, Louis, sail from their native England for Bangkok, Siam (now Thailand). Anna set her sights on a new adventure and accepted a position as the schoolteacher for the King of Siam’s many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by rulers in the West, so he asks for Anna’s assistance to change his image, if not his ways. Anna and the King struggle to find common ground. While both keep a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King eventually teach each other about understanding, respect, and love that can transcend the greatest of differences.
Online ticket sales begin February 26th at www.showtix4u.com for $12. Tickets at the door are $14 adults/$12 students and senior citizens. Performances will be at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Tavern Talks: Mind Your Pints and Quarts
On Thursday, March 15th from 7-9 p.m., “Mind Your Ps & Qs” with this month’s beverage-focused Tavern Talks! Raise your cups with St. Benjamin’s Brewing and Brandywine Branch Distillers and join in the competition as to who can give the best toast. Learn about small beer and the original homebrewer, the housewife, from historian Dr. Clarissa Dillon. Author of Brewing in Delaware, John Medkeff, Jr., will also provide historical context behind your favorite tasty brews. Finally, weigh in to the debate as to what “Mind Your Ps and Qs” really means!
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:
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
This program is brought to you by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society or to purchase tickets, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected] or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof‘s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty.
Show dates: March 15 at 7:30 pm, March 16 at 7:30 pm, and March 17 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS: THE KING & I March 15TH, 16TH & 17TH at Unionville High School 7:00pm
Unionville High School is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic Broadway musical, The King & I, with performances on March 15th, 16th and 17th at 7:00pm. A moving and radiant tale of East meets West, The King & I will be brought to life for the community with an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft.
It is 1862 when newly widowed Anna Leonowens and her son, Louis, sail from their native England for Bangkok, Siam (now Thailand). Anna set her sights on a new adventure and accepted a position as the schoolteacher for the King of Siam’s many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by rulers in the West, so he asks for Anna’s assistance to change his image, if not his ways. Anna and the King struggle to find common ground. While both keep a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King eventually teach each other about understanding, respect, and love that can transcend the greatest of differences.
Online ticket sales begin February 26th at www.showtix4u.com for $12. Tickets at the door are $14 adults/$12 students and senior citizens. Performances will be at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
It was 69 years ago when Betsy Wyeth started what has become the annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Sale and Show. That tradition is not lost on today's artists. One of those artists is Kathy Ruck, this year's donating artist.
Ruck said in an interview that she's drawn to the show because of its quality and history.
"It's a wonderful show, very well attended, and the history of the show. It goes back 69 years. I'm just proud to be a part of this show, said Ruck who refers to herself as a contemporary realist who concentrates on the natural beauty of Southern Chester County. She said she comes away from the CFES show looking at the surrounding area and she can portray it in her art.
Ruck added that one of the bonuses in showing is social. She gets to touch base with fellow artists that she doesn't get to see during the rest of the year. The Landenberg resident has been painting for more than 20 years, but this is just the third time she's showing at CFES.
The piece she's donating this year is entitled "Sunset on Sycamore," and the title is true to the image.
This year's featured artist is Jacalyn Beam, also showing at the school for the third time. Beam is well-known in the area as a plein air impressionist. She spearheaded the effort to start the plein air event at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, has shown at the Chadds Ford Gallery and will have an exhibit at Barbara Moore Fine Art in April.
Her main piece this year is called "Pair," a farm scene done in Unionville. Beam can often be seen pulling off a road, setting up her pallet and painting. She said she found the subject for "Pair" just driving around the area.
The title comes from the cows depicted. Beam said they were paired off two-by-two. Beam added that she chose not to manipulate the scene for compositional purposes. The house and barn are unusually close to each other in reality, and she decided not to change that.
This year's show runs Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17. The Friday night reception runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and is adults only. Saturday is open to families and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will also be an Art Salon with Chadds Ford artist Karl Kuerner who will be exhibiting selected works of his own as well as those of one of his students, Shay Allen.
Admission is free, and 30 percent of sale prices go to the school's PTO for educational enrichment programs.
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof‘s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty.
Show dates: March 15 at 7:30 pm, March 16 at 7:30 pm, and March 17 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
It’s amazing what a single yard can do!
Join TLC apiarist Michael Langer to take the first steps in learning about bees as fascinating and critically important pollinators. Examine the roles of the queen, workers and drones within a colony and how they interact with seasonal cycles. Discuss where to place your hive, equipment options, bee sources and time commitments.