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.
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available every Saturday this spring and summer!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are $28 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.
Escape Brandywine is an escape room experience, set inside the historic Chads House, c.1725, 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!
To purchase your tickets, click here. Private escape room experiences are available for corporate outings, team building, private parties and special events! Please email [email protected] or call 610-388-7376 to check availability.
For more information about Chadds Ford Historical Society, please visit our website at http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
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.
More than two dozen environmental organizations will be at Winterthur for this special day celebrating nature and the environment in the First State. The day will include fun, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and hikes on topics such as water, wildlife, plant life, and nature. Special guests include Charlie Engleman, host of Weird But True! and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. Members $10 per adult and $3 per child; nonmembers $20 per adult and $6 per child.
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available every Saturday this spring and summer!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are $28 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.
Escape Brandywine is an escape room experience, set inside the historic Chads House, c.1725, 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!
To purchase your tickets, click here. Private escape room experiences are available for corporate outings, team building, private parties and special events! Please email [email protected] or call 610-388-7376 to check availability.
For more information about Chadds Ford Historical Society, please visit our website at http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
In late March, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, giving military veterans greater access to non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief through chiropractic care at more Veterans’ Affairs (VA) facilities throughout the country.
With the new measure in place, Chadds Ford-based chiropractor, Dr. Tom Bianco, is on a crusade to educate local veterans and their families about the benefits of chiropractic care, dispel concerns about treatment, and introduce them to the highly-specialized Gonstead technique.
“This legislation is a great start in continuing to care for those who served our nation,” said,” Dr Bianco. “Many of our veterans suffer from extreme back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions resulting from their service. However, there is reluctance in many to seek chiropractic treatment out of fear and misconceptions. Having used Gonstead for more than 25 years of practice, I have genuinely healed people who suffered debilitating pain and had no hope. I want to make a difference”
Now through August 31st, Dr, Thomas Bianco of Bianco Family Chiropractic is offering free individual evaluations, diagnostic X-rays, and personalized exercise regimens to get military heroes on their way to feeling good.
Currently, veterans have access to chiropractic services at more than 70 major VA treatment facilities in the United States, but nearly 100 VA sites offer little to no availability. This disparity comes at a time when the need for drug-free options for musculoskeletal conditions is urgent. VA data cites “diseases of the musculoskeletal system/connective system” such as back pain as the No. 1 ailment experienced by veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who access VA treatment. Moreover, surveys show that, like the civilian population, many veterans struggle with prescription painkiller (opioid) addiction.
“The Gonstead Technique is the gold standard of chiropractic care,” said Dr. Bianco. “It goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment. It is such a specialized approach that I am one of fourteen physicians in Pennsylvania with the credentials to practice it.”
For more information about Bianco Family Chiropractic or schedule a free consultation, call 484-840-9100 or visit biancofamilychiropractic.com .
About Bianco Family Chiropractic
Established in 1996, Bianco Family Chiropractic tailors a chiropractic and wellness program specifically targeted to each patient’s needs, using the least invasive, yet highly-effective, techniques and services.
Founded by Dr. Thomas Bianco, the Chadds Ford-based practice is built on the principles and techniques of world-renowned chiropractor, Dr. Clarence S.Gonstead.
The Gonstead Technique goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment by conducting a thorough analysis of the spine using five criteria to detect the presence of the vertebral subluxation complex - visualization, instrumentation, static palpation, motion palpation, X-ray analysis.
Since its inception, Bianco Family Chiropractic has successfully restored the health and functionality of thousands of patients suffering with everything from stiff necks and aching backs to ruptured and extruded discs in the lumbar spine and much more.
For more information about Bianco Family Chiropractic, visit biancofamilychiropractic.com or call 484-840-9100.
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.
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available every Saturday this spring and summer!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are $28 per person
Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited.
Escape Brandywine is an escape room experience, set inside the historic Chads House, c.1725, 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!
To purchase your tickets, click here. Private escape room experiences are available for corporate outings, team building, private parties and special events! Please email [email protected] or call 610-388-7376 to check availability.
For more information about Chadds Ford Historical Society, please visit our website at http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
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.
Join us for live music, our beer garden, a variety of food selections, and other offerings at Winterthur After Hours. Each After Hours will be located in the beautiful Winterthur landscape, so you can explore the Galleries and grounds. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. $5 per student. 13 and under are free. After Hours program entry is a $10 nonmember upgrade with the purchase of an earlier, same-day General Admission ticket. Buy tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
September 6 * Clenny Run
Featuring Marlboro Road
Join us along Clenny Run stream for an evening opportunity to explore Winterthur’s grounds, galleries, and beer garden. Enjoy music by Marlboro Road, a group of musicians hailing from Unionville, PA. At 6:30 pm, Eileen Scheck, assistant curator of Garden Education, will lead a walking tour connecting one of the new garden follies to one of the most famous rooms in America, Winterthur’s Chinese Parlor. Explore the garden scenes depicted on the hand-painted wallpaper and learn about the images chosen to decorate the Chinese Pavilion Folly.
*BYO (bring your own) food/drink are permitted in this evening’s location. Museum Store will be open.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for the 7th Annual Truck and Tractor Day at Winterthur—a fun day filled with lots of large equipment sure to delight the wheel-oriented kids in your family. Explore tractors, modern farm vehicles, and the Winterthur fire trucks. Enjoy a hayride, arts and crafts, and more! For tickets, call 800.448.3883 or purchase online.
- Discover 30 tractors and other pieces of estate equipment.
- Hop onto one of the original Winterthur farm trucks and see how a modern backhoe and crane work. Feel free to take pictures and ask our knowledgeable staff and volunteers questions.
- Learn about the Winterthur Fire Department!
- Meet our firefighters and put out a “fire” with our pumper truck. Hop aboard the fire truck and try on real “turnout gear.”
- Enjoy a hotdog, pretzels, and ice cream!
- Take a hayride through the estate!
- Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and changing leaves.
- Climb a tree!
- Put on a safety harness and climb a tree, just like a real arborist.
- Get creative with farm- and tractor-related crafts.
- Look for helmets, badges, and coloring book giveaways!
Proceeds support the Winterthur Fire Department.
Winterthur Director of Interpretation and Estate Historian Jeff Groff examines the notable mansions of the Main Line—those that are lost and many that survive in private or institutional hands—taking a look at the families and their stories, places, and people that would have been familiar to H. F. and Ruth du Pont. Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember.
Have a perfectly spooky time in the dark at Winterthur with actor David Keltz portraying Edgar Allan Poe in a one-man show as well as creepy crafts and spirits—to drink! Take a chilling tram ride through the grounds after nightfall, complete with scary stories at the Butler House, the Golf Cottage, and Chandler Farm that will give you goosebumps! $38 per Member. $45 per nonmember. Outdoor event. Rain or shine. Come prepared to walk and be outside for part of the evening. Seating for Poe performance opens 30 minutes prior to show start time. Not suitable for ages 13 and under.
From a sheep farm to a 12-room house and finally to a 175-room mansion, Winterthur's story through some of the most tumultuous times in American history is extraordinary. Join Director of Interpretation and Estate Historian Jeff Groff and Brown Harrington Director of Garden and Estate Chris Strand as they dive into Winterthur's rich history. Buy tickets online or call 800.448.3883. Members free. $15 per nonmember.
A free lecture, part of KURC's series titled "Enslaved, Freedom Seeking, and Free: 19th-Century African American Life in the Mid-Atlantic Region"
Scholar Bruce Mowday will present a talk on Kennett Square Quaker families who were at the forefront of opposing slavery. His new book, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg, depicts the largest private collection of artifacts from Gettysburg. Wert guided runaway slaves to safety and was friends with noted antislavery congressman Thaddeus Stevens. A chapter of the book is devoted to Gettysburg abolitionists and includes a walking stick from the last trip on the Adams County Underground Railroad, an antislavery codebook, a first edition of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and items from author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Book signing to follow talk.
Enjoy a glass of wine, bask in the warmth and beauty of the holiday season, and listen to the melodic sounds of live jazz in the Galleries Reception Atrium every Wednesday during Yuletide. Cash wine and beer bar; fruit and cheese for purchase. Members free. Nonmembers, Jazz & Wine is included with Yuletide Tour general admission ticket. For nonmembers who are not purchasing a Yuletide general admission ticket, tickets are $15 and include live jazz, entry to galleries & exhibits.
November 21, 5:30–8:00 pm
Music provided by: Cartoon Christmas Trio
This jazz trio plays the classic holiday jazz of Vince Guaraldi, composer of the Peanuts soundtracks. Jeff Knoettner on piano, Jimmy Coleman on drums, and Rob Swanson on double bass violin have played to sell-out crowds at the best regional venues (including Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center) for over 20 years.
Welcome the holiday season with a day of family fun when you join us for Enchanted Winter Day! Holiday decorations will adorn Enchanted Woods, the Follies in our outdoor exhibition, and the greenhouses as you enjoy a magical winter walk through the woods or hop on for our Garden Tram “sleigh ride," complete with holiday music. There will be plenty to do in the warmth of the indoors, including making kids’ holiday crafts and learning adult how-tos, marveling at magician Magic Tad’s tricks, watching The Muppet Christmas Carol family movie, and more! Included in admission is our famous Yuletide Tour—a wonderful way to get into the spirit as you marvel at H. F. du Pont’s mansion decked out in holiday splendor. The day is Members free; included with admission.
The day’s activities include:
- Crafts: Kids can make their own ornament and gift wrap to give to someone special as well as make a craft for themselves to keep.
- Adult How-Tos:
- Christmas Tree ID – Learn about the different types of Christmas trees, which ones are best for what environments, how to care for them, and more.
- Holiday Plant ID and Care – Learn about the different types of plants that are often given as holiday gifts (poinsettia, cyclamen, amaryllis, paper whites, etc.) along with tips for how to take care of them.
- Wreath and Bow Making – On display will be a progression of the steps involved in making a holiday wreath and bows and what materials you’ll need to make your own.
- Family film: The Muppet Christmas Carol will be shown in Copeland Lecture Hall several times throughout the day.
- Performers: Be wowed by the sleights of hand of magician Magic Tad.
- Unique family holiday photo op: The Green Folly will be all decked out with holiday greens and decorations creating a unique setting for a family holiday photo. A Winterthur staff member or volunteer will be on hand to take the photo so that all members of the family can be a part of it. There will also be an indoor holiday scene for photos in case of inclement weather.
- Yuletide Tour: An annual family favorite not to be missed, our magnificent holiday tour of Henry Francis du Pont’s mansion will fill your senses as you take in the breathtaking trees and dazzling room displays. Don’t miss our magical dollhouse, decorated in miniature holiday wonder just for the holidays.
*Please note that Enchanted Winter Day is reserved for Winterthur members or paying guests. AHS, ROAM, and NARM reciprocity is not available on this program day. Thank you for your understanding!
Enjoy a glass of wine, bask in the warmth and beauty of the holiday season, and listen to the melodic sounds of live jazz in the Galleries Reception Atrium every Wednesday during Yuletide. Cash wine and beer bar; fruit and cheese for purchase. Members free. Nonmembers, Jazz & Wine is included with Yuletide Tour general admission ticket. For nonmembers who are not purchasing a Yuletide general admission ticket, tickets are $15 and include live jazz, entry to galleries & exhibits.
December 5, 5:30–8:00 pm
Music provided by: Sharon and Shawn
The music of Sharon Sable and E. Shawn Qaissaunee is something to be experienced. Together they create a beautiful soundscape that is both bold and understated, appealing to music lovers of all kinds. The musical paths that have brought them together are rich and varied and weave elements of jazz, world, pop, and much more into their engaging performances.
The Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference, sponsored by Benchmark Federal Credit Union, takes place Saturday, April 27 at Henderson High School in West Chester from 9am – 3pm. Childcare, lunches and giveaways are included in this FREE conference devoted to encouraging, educating and empowering single moms in their role as main provider for the family. New this year: An Employment Fair featuring more than 20 employers offering a sustainable living wage. Free legal and financial clinics are also available, plus a Resource Fair, networking with other single moms, and more opportunities than ever to be pampered with our manicurist, hair stylists and massages. The conference is organized by the Chester County Community Collaborative.
To register for free, become a volunteer or exhibitor, visit https://singlemotherscc.org/
For more information, call 484-876-1582 or e-mail [email protected].
Follow the Single Mothers’ Conference on Facebook: SingleMothersCC
New Year’s Eve will be here before we know it and one thing is for sure – revelers are ready to bid farewell to 2020 and enjoy the evening. Thanks to the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, who is hosting one of its most star-studded, entertainment-packed NYE Galas to date via livestream, guests can now celebrate in style… all from the safety of their homes.
The virtual 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala will be held Thursday, December 31 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and will feature a diverse lineup that is sure to entertain the whole family, including Jazz and Classical Guitar, Dueling Pianos, Broadway Cabaret with Hanna Gaffney, World-Renowned Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, WC Studio’s Uptown! Singers and much more! Throughout the evening, Master of Ceremonies Craig Smith joined by Billboard Critic’s Choice Artist Meghan Cary, will also be auctioning off big-ticket raffle items including vacations, home improvement, golf outings, wine tastings, and more. Winners will be announced during the festivities.
“This year has been so tough on all of us, especially now during the holidays,” said Holly Brown, Uptown! President. “Which is why, we felt it was more important than ever to celebrate our fifth annual New Year’s Gala and send the message to our loyal patrons, community and artists that the show must go on!”
The 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Galawill support Uptown!’s“Raise UP! the Curtain” Campaign to reopen the theater(after its shutdown due to Covid). Thanks to local philanthropist Penny Wilson, who has pledged a $150,000 challenge gift, donations to the campaign will now receive a “Dollar for Dollar” match, thus doubling the impact of each contribution.
The lineup for the 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala includes:
*Subject to change.
Jazz Cocktail Hour's Bill Wither's Re-Imagined
Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers
Cabaret With Hanna Gaffney
Classical duet with J. Andrew Dickenson & June Suh
Dueling Pianos by Windish Music & Productions
Tenor Alex Moreno & Los Panas Band
WC Studio’s Uptown! Singers
Liliana Ruiz
DJ Clyde
Tickets must be ordered in advance and only one per household is required.
To register and order tickets for the event https://uptown2020.givesmart.com/
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center features world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
Through its programming and outreach efforts, the theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester. Make a donation at UptownWestChester.org or call 610.356.ARTS (2787)
Single Moms: You are not alone! The 9th Annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference, sponsored by Benchmark Federal Credit Union, continues Saturday, May 22 with virtual workshops and guest speakers on Facebook Live and Zoom. This FREE conference on “Resilience & Reinvention” is devoted to empowering single moms in their role as sole provider for the family. We’ve inspired hundreds of single mothers with workshops on careers, fitness, mental health, entrepreneurship, creativity and finance! The conference is brought to you by the Chester County Community Collaborative.
To register, visit www.singlemotherscc.org For more information, call 484-402-4685 or e-mail [email protected] Follow the Single Mothers’ Conference on Facebook: SingleMothersCC #SMC2021
The Top Allman Brothers Tribute Band Has Received National Acclaim For Their Appearance On AXS TV’s “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” & Has Been Named As A Featured Performer On The 2022 “Time Life Southern Rock Cruise”
LIVE AT THE FILLMORE (LATF): The Definitive Tribute To The Original Allman Brothers Band will be bringing the early music of the iconic Allman Brothers Band to the stage at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) this Saturday, July 31 at 8 PM.
Kicking off Uptown!’s tribute band series, LATF’s show will offer fans an exact reproduction of the live concert performances of the original Allman Brothers Band featuring Duane Allman, Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley. Musically and sonically, LATF recreates the experience of hearing one of the greatest live bands of all time as they sounded in 1969-1971. Particularly featured are the songs from the ABB’s monumental shows at Bill Graham's Fillmore East Auditorium in New York City in March and June of 1971 – when the members of LATF first heard the legendary band live.
"On June 26, 1971, I was at Fillmore East for the Saturday night late show, the last public concert at Fillmore East, the one the ABB band calls 'THE SHOW,' the one they feel is the greatest performance they ever gave. I've never heard them or any other band give a better performance before or since," said LATF Founder and Guitarist/Vocalist Lou Maresca.
LATF is the continuation of the band’s devotion to performing the music of the original Allman Brothers Band as it was performed in those early years before the untimely deaths of Duane and Berry Oakley and the departure of Dickey Betts. According to Maresca, “for me, those years were the ‘glory days’ of the Allman Brothers Band.”
LATF is the top ABB tribute band and has received countless accolades and rave reviews for their authenticity and musicianship. In fact, they’ve been named as a featured performer on next year’s “Time Life Southern Rock Cruise” and received national acclaim for their Spring 2017 performance on national TV as part of AXS TV’s “World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.”
The LIVE AT THE FILLMORE (LATF): The Definitive Tribute To The Original Allman Brothers Band show kicks off Uptown’s tribute band series, which will also feature such esteemed bands as Echoes: The American Pink Floyd, Eaglemania, Back In Black: ACDC Tribute, Studio Two: Early Beatles Tribute and many more. For a schedule of shows, visit https://uptownwestchester.org/events/?taxcat=1-music
Tickets for LIVE AT THE FILLMORE (LATF): The Definitive Tribute To The Original Allman Brothers Band show are available at https://uptownwestchester.org/events/live-at-the-fillmore-the-definitive-tribute-to-the-original-allman-brothers-band/
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) has announced that it will be honoring the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with a poignant speaker event featuring one of the nation’s most renowned authors and disaster experts. “American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan” featuring James Kendra, Ph. D will be held Tuesday, September 7 at 6:30 PM.
Dr. Kendra is the co-author of American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation Of Manhattan On 9/11, as well as a professor in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration and the director of the Disaster Research Center. During the Uptown! event, which will be partially sponsored by the West Chester Library, he will discuss the waterfront efforts that were implemented on 9/11. These included boat operators and maritime workers quickly realizing that they had the skills, equipment, and the opportunity to take definite, immediate action in responding to the tragic terrorist attack. He will also explore, in detail, the larger question in his book – what does the science of disasters tell us about not surviving but thriving in the face of calamity?
“We are honored to have Dr. Kendra join us as part of Uptown!’s speaker series to help commemorate the 20thAnniversary of 9/11 and to learn from his valuable insights,” said April Evans, executive director for Uptown!. “We are continually striving to engage our community with interesting and relevant speaker events as part of our commitment to educate and entertain our audiences.”
Uptown! will also be honoring all first responders and their daily efforts to keep our communities safe by offering two free tickets to this event. To request tickets, please email [email protected] no later than 10 AM on September 7. Proof of serving as a first responder will be needed.
Tickets to the “American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation of Manhattan” event are $20.00and Uptown! is also offering a special VIP package that includes a ticket and a signed copy of Dr. Kendra’s American Dunkirk: The Waterborne Evacuation Of Manhattan On 9/11 book. Tickets are available now at https://uptownwestchester.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
America’s number one Frankie Valli tribute show, Let’s Hang On! is headlining at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Saturday, September 18 at 8 PM to perform some of the best music of the 1960s.
As the premier Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons act, their show has grown to a full-blown stage production with four amazing performers and an energized four-piece band, performing such hits as “December 1963,” “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and many others.
By combining spot-on vocals and crisp choreography, Let’s Hang On! is renowned for preserving the sound, look, and style of Frankie Valli’s legendary band The Four Seasons. In addition to playing all the classics in The Four Seasons’ catalogue, they also pay homage to Jersey Boys on Broadway, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical hit.
“Let’s Hang On!’s performances feature classic, nostalgic music that brings back fond memories for most people; often happier, and much easier times,” said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “We are all so excited for their upcoming show to transport us back to the golden age of the 60s.”
The Let’s Hang On! show is just one of many exciting performances scheduled for September at the Uptown! including KASHMIR: Tribute To Led Zeppelin (Sept. 24), and Into The Mystic: Tribute To Van Morrison (Sept. 30).
Tickets for Uptown! Knauer PAC: Let’s Hang On! can be purchased here:
https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/52/53.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center features world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.
Back in Black: The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute Show is headlining at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) Friday,October 8 at 8 PM, bringing AC/DC’s classic set list back to the stage for a bona fide rock and roll experience.
Formed in 1990 and hailed as the “True AC/DC Experience,” Back in Black transcends the world of tribute performances by fully embodying the look, sound and ideals of AC/DC. Now, more than 30 years later, Back in Black is still making waves in the world of tribute performances, playing more than 80 songs from the iconic band’s catalog.
Back in Black’s dedication to authenticity is exemplified by their attention to detail and high-energy performances. Their professional sound, production and song replication have established them as one of the leading AC/DC tribute bands in the industry today.
“Back in Black truly embodies the rock and roll experience,”said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “Fans from across generations enjoy AC/DC’s music, which is sure to rock Uptown! Friday night.”
Back in Black’s show is just one of many exciting upcoming performances at Uptown! including The Bill Withers Project: Re-Imagined (Oct. 9), Comedy Explosion (Oct.15), and Studio Two Early Beatles Tribute (Oct. 16).
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Centerfeatures world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.
Def Comedy Jam’s Barry Naylor and Ms. Darkchild Host “Comedy Explosion” featuring comedians Jonas Barnes, Rob Maher and Freddie Ricks
Three of the country’s hottest comics- Jonas Barnes, Rob Maher and Freddie Ricks- are headlining Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center’s Comedy Explosion event on Friday, October 15 at 8 PM.
Based out of New York City, Barnes has written for Comedy Central’s roast of Bruce Willis and has been featured on Sirius XM’s Fight Club and Busted Open podcasts in addition to hosting his own. Born homeless in Oregon, Barnes has the ability to find humor in both the dark and light sides of his life.
Joining the stage is Maher who recently released his Dry Bar Comedy Special, “You Can Make It Here.” He is a semi-finalist in Comedy Central’s “Up Next” competition and has starred in an episode of Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central show, “Hart of the City.” Maher has also performed across the globe for the military, performing in 17 countries including Afghanistan, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Greece and Italy.
Comedian, writer and actor, Ricks recognized his gift early on by gathering crowds in his hometown of the Bronx and impersonating characters he saw on television and in everyday life. He has been featured on BET’s “ComicView,” Def Comedy Jam, “The Apollo Comedy Hour” and “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” Ricks has also appeared in the motion pictures, “Shaft” and “Baby Boy.”
“Comedy Explosion is sure to bring the audience laugh after laugh,” said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “These three comedians have performed on some of the country’s biggest stages, and we’re thrilled that they’ll be adding the Uptown! stage to that list.”
Def Comedy Jam’s Barry Naylor and Ms. Darkchild will host the event. Tickets can be purchased at: secure.uptownwestchester.org/2614/2616.
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center features world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.
Performing Music From “The Red Album Years,” The Renowned Group Recreates The LIVE Experience Of The Beatles’ Most Exciting Era
Attention Beatles fans! The British Invasion is back and it’s hitting Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) Saturday, October 16 at 7:30 PM as highly-acclaimed early Beatles era tribute band Studio Two headlines West Chester’s popular theater.
Featuring graduates from Berklee College of Music, Studio Two is known for authentically recreating hits from the Beatles’ “The Red Album Years,” including “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Ticket to Ride” and “Love Me Do.” Studio Two will also perform songs from the Beatles’ first seven albums including their number one hits and some of their better-known covers performed during the Beatles’ many club and touring performances. Plus, all of this is done in period-correct attire and equipment to add to the show’s faithful representation of the “Fab Four.”
“There are many Beatles tributes out there; and many are quite good at what they do,” said April Evans, executive director for Uptown!. “But when we were looking for a truly unique Beatles experience, there was no one else that could match Studio Two’s talent, stage performance and dedication to authenticity. This is going to be a wonderful night of music for fans of all ages.”
The Studio Two Early Beatles show is just one of many exciting upcoming performances at Uptown! this month including The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute (Oct. 29) and Ultimate Tribute to the Doors (Oct. 30).
Tickets for Studio Two Early Beatles at Uptown! can be purchased here:
https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/71
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Centerfeatures world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.