Historic Yellow Springs is marking the 40thanniversary of the Chester Springs Studio with the ceramics exhibition Celebrating Clay, September 23 through October 7. Celebrating Clay opens on Sunday, September 23 (2-5pm) with a festive artists’ reception, music by West Chester University’s Steel Drum Ensemble and refreshments provided by the Artisan’s Gallery & Café (Phoenixville) and Heart Food Truck (Pottstown). On October 6, 2-4pm, the celebration continues with ceramics demonstrations, including turning on the wheel and a wood-firing.
The exhibition will on display in the Lincoln Building; hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 2 to 8 pm and Saturdays, Sundays noon to 4pm. For more information about Celebrating Clay and other current exhibitions or programs visit www.yellowsprings.org or email [email protected] or call (610) 827 7414 extension 21.
Make new discoveries in the landscape on a guided trail walk inspired by the work of artists in the Natural Wonders exhibition and led by easement steward Susan Charkes, author of the recently published new edition of AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia.
Guests will meet outside the museum entrance at 8:00 a.m.
Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.
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Learn more about Karl J. Kuerner by visiting his website: http://www.KarlJKuerner.com
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.
Get access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Photographers are invited to explore the property and may gain insight into Wyeth’s creative process on an optional guided tour.
Participants will meet at the Brandywine River Museum of Art parking lot at 3:15 p.m. before driving their own vehicles to the farm. Water and bathrooms are available at the site. Participants are responsible for providing all equipment and materials.
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For more information, contact Laura Westmoreland at (610) 388-8120 or [email protected].
Harvest Walk
September 28th, 7 pm
$20 per person
Join Galer Estate's Winemaker, Virginia Mitchell for a tour of the winery and Chardonnay vineyard!
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine on your guided tour. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Galer Estate and ask questions about the winemaking process.
RSVP by emailing [email protected]
Walk-ins are also welcome!
Get a closer look at trades of the eighteenth century in Newlin’s “History at Work” series. Members of Newlin Grist Mill’s staff, volunteers, and outside artisans will demonstrate their crafts and talk with visitors about how different trades and skills were integral to life in colonial Pennsylvania and to the operation of Newlin Grist Mill. These demonstrations take place on the last Saturday of the month between 10:00am and 3:00pm.
April 28th: Beer Brewing
May 26: Cooperage
June 30: Spinning & Weaving
July 28: Tinsmithing
August 25: Paper Marbling & Bookbinding
September 29: Joinery
October 27: Food Preservation
“History at Work” is free and open to the public of all ages.
Palette to Palate…..a tasting and art show
Join us for an afternoon celebrating an exciting new partnership between the Brandywine Conservancy, area artists and local farmers and farmers markets to bring raise awareness—through art—of the incredible open space and sustainable agriculture resources in our region. Working over a 10-month period, a combination of juried and invited artists are painting works en plein air—“in the open air”—on private lands permanently protected by the Conservancy, with a culminating art show and farm-to-table dinner.
“Palette to Palate,” is an art show and locally-grown food celebration on September 29, 2018, at the Miller Farm, home of Two Gander Farm. The event will feature over 300 original works of art by more than 50 artists capturing the incredible beauty of the permanently protected land stewarded by the Conservancy. The event will also include local chefs creating delicious small plates inspired by ingredients from area farms and farmers markets.
Tickets are $100. Children ages five and under are free with a registered adult.
To purchase tickets, please visit www.brandywine.org/conservancy/events
A portion of all proceeds go to support the conservation efforts of the Brandywine Conservancy. This event will be held at Miller Farm, 110 Buck Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. Miller Farm is owned by the Brandywine Conservancy.
Funding for Palette to Palate is provided in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Additionally, a percentage of each painting sold will be donated directly to the Brandywine Conservancy in support of its open space and clean water efforts.
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 2018, our naturalist will pop-up from 1pm to 5pm on the following Saturdays:
April 28: Animal Homes
May 26: Wonderful Wildflowers
June 30: Frogs & Toads
July 28: Plant Superheroes
August 25: Stream Life
September 29: Persistent Pollinators
October 27: Mighty Oaks
The Pop-Up Naturalist Program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Get all-day access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph and may gain insight into Wyeth’s creative process on an optional guided tour.
Participants will meet at the Brandywine River Museum of Art parking lot at 9:15 a.m. before driving their own vehicles to the farm. Water and bathrooms are available at the site. Participants are responsible for providing all art materials.
Pack your bags for an around the world adventure at the Delaware Museum of Natural History's 12th annual fundraiser! Enjoy premium wines, specialty beers, delicious hors d’oeuvres, live music, free flight birds from Animal Behavior and Conservation Connection, and a fantastic silent auction.
Nibble on tasty dishes from Mexico, India, Italy, China and Germany, provided by Toscana Catering. Lift a custom Wine and Dinosaurs glass, sponsored by Bouchaine Vineyards, enjoy wine from Bouchaine, France, Spain, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Australia and New Zealand, South America, and Portugal, and sake from Japan and tequilla from Mexico, all coordinated by the Wine & Spirits Company of Greenville. We’ll also feature specialty beers from local and out-of-state craft breweries including Dogfish Head, Stoudts, Unibroue, Yards, Twin Lakes, and 2SP. Later, cool off with ice cream from UDairy.
Sunday, September 30, 1:00 pm, Copeland Lecture Hall
Join six-time Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Karyl Evans to view her documentary on the life and gardens of Beatrix Farrand (1872–1959), the most successful female landscape architect in early 20th-century America and one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883. Copeland Lecture Hall. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember.
Funding Essential Infrastructure is topic of Citizen Planners’ Breakfast to be held October 3
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Event sponsored by Chester County 2020 and East Fallowfield Township
Two planners with more than a half century of service to area residents will lead a Citizen Planners’ Breakfast designed to tackle the important subject of “Funding Essential Infrastructure.”
The speakers are David C. Babbitt, President of David. C. Babbitt & Associates, and Chris Williams, Vice President and Associate Manager of the Mid-Atlantic region for McMahon Associates.
“Taken together, our speakers represent well over half a century of rigorous service to our communities both in planning, and in identifying ways to pay for getting plans off the paper and onto the ground,” said John B. Hannum, Jr., Chairman of Chester County 2020. “Many of us know something about how township revenues are generated; few of us are experts. Our speakers are uniquely suited to provide an overview of municipal funding resources.”
The event takes place Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus Academic Building, 137 Modena Road, Coatesville. The cost is $25 per person and reservations are requested as seating is limited. To register, go to www.cc2020.org. Sponsorships are available for $250. For information, contact Chester County 2020 by calling 484-680-5570 or emailing [email protected]. A buffet breakfast will be served.
David Beideman, board member of Chester County 2020, will introduce Babbitt, who will give a presentation on “Tax Revenue Resources for Municipalities.” Williams will follow with a talk on “Traffic Impact Frees and Grant Acquisition.” A question and answer period will follow.
“The financing subject becomes fascinating when we are faced with a funding challenge,” said George Asimos, President of Chester County 2020. “The experience and presentation styles of our speakers will make this event an informative and enjoyable session.”
The Citizens Breakfast is sponsored by East Fallowfield Township and Chester County 2020. Chester County 2020 is a non-profit organization helping to create livable communities by bringing people together to find common ground and then working to transform dialogue into action. For more information, see www.cc2020.org.
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.
If you have ever wondered about anything at all about the meadow grasses that grow around you, now is your chance to get your questions answered!
Explore the Preserve’s unique Class I meadow with The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County and renowned local botanist Janet Ebert. Janet will showcase the seasonal grasses and discuss their significance to the surrounding ecosystem.
One by Kathryn Otoshi
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.
Fall Read-Aloud Schedule
October 4: One by Kathryn Otoshi
October 11: Last stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
October 18: Anywhere Artist by Nikki Slade Robinson
October 25: How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow by Wendell Minor
November 1: Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
November 8: Square by Mac Barnett
Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.
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Learn more about Karl J. Kuerner by visiting his website: http://www.KarlJKuerner.com
Opening October 5, 2018 * Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery and continues through January 6
History can be defined as a series of events that are remembered and preserved through time. This exhibit explores the use of embroidery as historical documents that can deepen our understanding of women’s lives. It considers how needlework has been used to remember the past, document the present, and look forward to the future.
Friday, October 5
9:15am-2:15pm - School Tours
2-6pm - Giggles & Grins Children Activities
4-9pm - Hayrides, pickup near tractor display
5:30-8pm - Beer & Wine Garden
6-8pm - Lip Sync Contest, Main Stage
9pm - Fair Closes
5:30–8:00 pm
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.
October 5 * Greenhouse Area
Featuring The Joe Hillman Band
Join us for an evening of music and a beer garden among the tractors! Get a sneak preview of our family-friendly Truck and Tractor Day event. The Joe Hillman Band will supply the night's soundtrack with influence from rock and roll, bluegrass, and swing music. Hop on a quick hayride at 6:00 pm or join Chris Strand, director of Garden and Estate, at 6:15 pm for a walking tour of Winterthur’s historic greenhouses and talk about the tractors used to maintain the property and the history of horticulture and agriculture on the estate.
Don't miss out on Truck and Tractor Day on October 6, 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! Find out more.
Saturday, October 6
9am-9pm - Hayrides, pickup near tractor display
10am-1pm - PA State Sponsored Baking Contest Entry - Exhibit Barn
10am-6pm - Giggles and Grins Children Activities
10am-1pm - Music of Dan & Galla
10am-12noon -Scarecrow Building Contest - Giggles and Grins Tent
10:30-11:20am - Robin Moore Story Teller - Story Teller Tent
11am-3pm - Junk Rock Band - Various Venues
11am - Horseless Horse Show - Paddock Area
12noon - Lego Robotics - Exhibit Barn
12noon - Scarecrow Judging
12noon-2pm - Crafts with the Kennett YMCA - Giggles and Grins Tent
12:30pm - Give & Take Jugglers
1-5pm - Dairy Show
1-2pm - Robin Moore Story Teller - Storytelling Tent
2pm - Horseless Horse Show - Paddock Area
2-3pm - Dan & Galla in Giggles and Grins
2pm - Baking Contest Judging
4-7pm - Salometer Band, Brianna Greeley, Ansuska Akki, & other local talent
4-8pm - Beer & Wine Garden
5pm - Cow Milking Contest - Dairy Tent
9pm - Fair Closes
78th Annual Chester County Day House Tour
"Always the First Saturday in October”
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: The Northeast Quadrant of Chester County, PA
Benefits: Chester County Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Expansion Project
Tour Tickets: $50
VIP Tickets: $100
The 2018 Chester County Day will feature 16 homes and 6 public landmarks in the northeast quadrant of Chester County, PA, including: Exton, PA; Frazer, PA; Chester Springs PA; Kimberton, PA and Phoenixville, PA.
Tickets for Chester County Day are NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
- View the 2018 Chester County Day Sponsorship Packet and Letter! >>
- View the 2018 Chester County Day Advertisers Form! >>
- Become A 2018 Volunteer >> Hundreds of volunteers make Chester County Day a reality each year.
The 18th century comes alive during this annual event, with the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial America. The Fall Harvest Festival is a full day of fun for all ages. Visit our website for more information!
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.
Autumn Afternoon Escape - Oct. 6th 1-5 PM
Come join us for an afternoon of wellness focusing on mind, body, and spirit where you will escape into each individual therapy room with our wellness specialists. Begin the afternoon with a Reiki Mawashi Circle and mindful meditation. Then move onto additional sessions including creating your own Zen meditation garden, receiving a 30 minute massage and a 15 minute Reiki session. Learn how to bring more positive results into your life with the Law of Attraction. Understand how your mental health effects your whole body, and relax in a serene environment.
Food and beverages will be provided throughout the afternoon. Leave with a grab bag of our soapery samples.
Because we are focused on individual wellness, space is limited. The cost is $135 per attendee. Reserve your spot with a non-refundable 50% deposit today!
Schedule now at Schedulicity.com
*Please go to workshops when booking
Brandywine massage and wellness
1631 Baltimore pike
Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
484-770-8528
Dust off your lederhosen and beer steins and head to the Brandywine for an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration in the Museum’s courtyard. Family, friends and canine companions are all welcome.
Enjoy a selection of craft beers from Two Stones Pub, plus wine and soft drinks; dine on a delectable menu of German-inspired fare by Chef Mike Kline, Executive Chef of the Brandywine’s Millstone Café; and tap your feet to a rich mix of acoustic folk-rock blues by local band Moondawgs. And speaking of dogs, be sure to bring your favorite pooch along for the fun—bonus barking points for Oktoberfest dog costumes! Brandywine volunteers will be on-hand to dog sit well-behaved pets for owners who wish to visit the Museum’s galleries, including the new Natural Wonders: The Sublime in Contemporary Art exhibition.
Menu
Soft Pretzels w/ Root Beer Mustard
Lager braised Bratwurst w/ House Made Kraut
Cheddar-Potato-Stout Soup
Fried Apples & Potatoes w/ Horseradish Mustard Dressing
Chicken Schnitzel w/ Dill Sauce
Baked Kielbasa w/ Kohlrabi, Apple & Potato
Braised Red Cabbage
Fried Brussels w/ Pickled Red Onions
Chocolate Stout Brownies
Apple Strudel
No reservations required. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Additional cost for Museum admission.
Rain date: Sunday, October 7, 2–7 p.m.
Please note: Dogs must be leashed at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Dogs are welcome in the Museum’s courtyard, campus grounds and trails. Only service animals are permitted inside the Museum and its galleries.
The Brandywine Conservancy is partnering with our hosts East and West Bradford Townships to present a walk along the Brandywine Creek Greenway on the Brandywine Meadows Trail and the East Branch Brandywine Trail. The guided walk has two start times (9 a.m. or 11 a.m.) and will last between 1-2 hours. All ages welcome; pets permitted on leash. Bring water and wear hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes. There will be options to walk on unpaved trails or stay on level paved trails—the paved trail is stroller-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
No pre-registration required. Meet at the Brandywine Meadows Parking Lot (near the trestle bridge) 1355 Downingtown Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335.
This walk is part of a daylong event promoting “A Walk in Penn’s Woods” throughout Pennsylvania.
For questions contact Susan Charkes at [email protected]
10am - Fair Opens
10am-4pm - Giggles and Grins Children Activities
10-11am - Dan & Galla - Giggles and Grins
10-11am - Robin Moore Story Teller - in Story Teller Tent
10am-3pm - Hayrides - Pickup at Tractor Display
11am - Horseless Horse Show - Paddock Area
12pm - Lego Robotics - Exhibit Barn
1-2pm - Robin Moore Story Teller - Story Teller Tent
2pm - Horseless Horse Show - Paddock Area
3pm - Cow Pie Bingo - Paddock Area
4pm - Closing Ceremonies - Front of Exhibit Barn
4-5pm - Premium Check Pickup - Back of Exhibit Barn
4:30-5:30 - Exhibit Pickup
- *Per PA State regulations, entries must remain in their place until 4:30pm. No entries are allowed to be removed prior to this time*
5:30pm - Auction of unclaimed, donated, etc. items - Front of Exhibit Barn
The Classics at Brantwyn is an event showcasing beautiful and historic automobiles from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Held on the exquisite grounds of the Brantwyn Estate, The Classics is a unique garden party featuring an open bar, gourmet brunch catered by the DuPont Country Club, and musical entertainment along with the magnificent cars.
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