The book club will be discussing The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman.
Come to the Brandywine River Museum of Art to unwind, mingle and make art! Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, this program will include inspiration from the museum's collection of paintings by Andrew Wyeth, and feature a hands-on activity. Participants will learn the basics of mixing and painting with egg tempera from artist, E. Craig Marcin. Learn this centuries-old method of painting and take home a small work of art! No experience necessary. Program fee includes art materials and light refreshments. BYOB! Register online or by phone at 610-388-8326.
The Evening Book Club will be discussing Mudbound by Hillary Jordan.
An introduction to mindfulness class for adults. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Teachers are invited to explore this unique medium and its significance to the work of Andrew Wyeth. Artist Craig Marcin will demonstrate egg tempera techniques and participants will be invited to test out a few brushstrokes for themselves.
Celebrate the evening after the equinox with TLC!
Join us atop Crossfield Hill to marvel at the third and final supermoon of 2019. We will take a moonlight walk through the meadows and woods of Stateline and then enjoy a selection of adult beverages, hot chocolate and snacks by the bonfire. Help us ring in the spring as we construct a wind chime and offer a few activities for kids.
Drop-ins welcome.
For GPS use 950 Merrybell Lane
Saturday features live music and a raffle drawing at 3 pm. Come early for the best selection and don't miss a chance to win one of our wonderful raffle prizes. MasterCard/Visa accepted. All proceeds support educational enrichment programs at Chadds Ford Elementary School.
Grown in a shack of South Jersey woodchips, honed on the workbench of New Hampshire attitude and matured in the kiln of West Philly motivation, Dave Mattock and company have taken what was left of jukebox groove, twisted out the nostalgia, and un-seized the pumping engine of funk lust. Three years and a lot of sweat went into the production you are now hearing. From NYC to Rehoboth to Nashua, The Tap Room Trio has overdriven their music into all quarters left for dead. Nowhere can their sound be found that isn’t mindful of the whiskey and dirty jokes their followers love. Without the nasty, you’re just hearing lame ass jazz. The Tap Room Trio is NEVER without the nasty.
Don’t be fooled by The Tap Room Trio name. “Trio” may conjure late night sessions, smoky bars, fedoras, and martinis in hand for the over-romanced, nostalgic, jazz wanna-be. If so, you are in the wrong place, my friend. This is modernity of music, mind, and madness. A cascading flux of funk and soul with the hardcore improv heart of a busy city street – like staring out the window of the express on the El, hundreds of stories whizzing past you - different tales, same moral.
Join us for a Friday evening gathering (not a lecture!) exclusively for adults 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 Nights 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.
If you are looking to up your dating game you will be pleased to learn the arts of historic courtship, superstitions, and traditions while getting hands-on with history. Guests will have the opportunity to watch chocolate-making demonstrations, participate in a English country dance, delight in historical chocolate pairings, create their own Victorian Valentines and more!
Saturday features live music and a raffle drawing at 3 pm. Come early for the best selection and don't miss a chance to win one of our wonderful raffle prizes. MasterCard/Visa accepted. All proceeds support educational enrichment programs at Chadds Ford Elementary School.
Children will be able to hear, touch, & learn about musical instruments from members of the Delaware County Symphony during this interactive program. Registration is required.
OUTSIDE THE WALL is a band who is honoring the great band PINK FLOYD by recreating many of their classic songs from THE WALL, THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, DIVISION BELL and ANIMALS and more. The band is always evolving and adding new elements to their show, mesmerizing audiences with their professionally mastered live performance which includes surround sound, special effects and a stage production exclusive to OUTSIDE THE WALL.
Gary Wehrkamp - Lead Vocals, Guitar and Keyboards
Doug Kaetz - Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone
Sean Simpson - Bass, Vocals, Keyboards
Mark Marina - Drums
Backing Vocals:
Shannon Grubbs - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Sherilyn Jones - Vocals, Keyboards
Leeann Lemperle - Vocals, Keyboards
William Bunch Auction - Tuesday, March 26th, 10 AM
Sunday's preview will feature FREE WINE & CHEESE!
provided by Galer Estate Winery
Friday, March 22nd from 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, March 24th from 12 PM - 4 PM
Monday, March 25th from 9 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday, sale day, from 9 AM
Open Mic is a great opportunity for established and novice performers—singer/songwriters, bands, vocalists, comedians, poets, storytellers—to practice and share their talents. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for audiences to experience a special evening of talent.
Open Mic generally takes place two times per month, the first and third Sundays.
Doors open and sign-up at 6:00 p.m.
Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Policies
Two song or 10 minute limit for each performer
Time slots are reserved on a first come, first served basis
You must be present to sign-up (No one can sign up for you)
The Kennett Flash supplies a complete back line for bands (drums, bass amp, guitar amp and keyboard)
6:00pm Doors/Sign-Up
7:00m Show
$4 Entrance
$4 BYOB (Beer & Wine Only)
Pizzas by La Verona, Snacks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages available for purchase.
About the Host:
The Winner of the Inaugural Summer Sounds of The Kennett Flash hosts the second Open Mic of March 2019.
Ages 2-5.
The Pennsbury Landtrust will present a lecture “Green Landscape Practices for Homeowners” at the Pennsbury Township building, 702 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford at 7 p.m. o March 27.
Presented by Margot Taylor, a registered landscape architect and the owner/principal of Land Ethics, the lecture will focus on resource conservation, and environmental education to design/ develop and manage an array of ecological conservation projects. This presentation will provide an overview of the SITES program and look at how homeowners can apply these principals in their own landscapes. Margot’s home is one of two certified SITES Residential class projects in the U.S. serving as a landmark demonstration and educational resource for sustainable landscape design. The event, hosted by the Pennsbury Land Trust, is free.
Jimmy Vivino and Bob Margolin are Blues guitar player friends since the 1970s. Together for these special shows, they play original music, familiar tunes and deep blues songs and tell the personal stories about the Blues legends they knew and learned from...
BOB MARGOLIN is prominent in today’s Blues scene. He tours worldwide at festivals, concerts, clubs, and workshops. From 1973-‘80 Bob played guitar in Muddy Waters’ band, appearing on all the albums Muddy made then and at special shows like The Last Waltz. Since 1980, Bob performs his own songs, but still honors his historic and personal connection to Muddy Waters.
JIMMY VIVINO serves as the Music Director on the TBS late night show CONAN. Vivino has been a consistent element in O'Brien's late night career, starting with the first episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien in September 1993. Vivino has also recorded and played live with such legends as Johnnie Johnson, Hubert Sumlin, Levon Helm and Al Kooper. “I’m just a Bluesman with a pretty good job.”
Enjoy mouthwatering specialties from some of the area’s best restaurants and cast your vote for the “Best of Chef’s Best.” ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester will host its 8th Annual Chef’s Best food competition on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6pm-9pm at West Chester University Alumni & Foundation Center, 202 Carter Drive in West Chester, PA 19382. Saloon 151 will return to defend its title, during an evening of food sampling you’ll never forget!
All proceeds support ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester, an interfaith organization that seeks to empower un- and under-employed residents to stabilize their households and build toward sustainability.
Chef’s Best lead sponsors include Gawthrop Greenwood, Back Office Thinking, Better Than Bacon Comedy Improv, and Sun East Federal Credit Union & Charitable Foundation. Generous support is also provided by Brandywine Catering and other local businesses/organizations.
Tickets are $60 ($25 of which is tax deductible), and wine and beer is available for an additional contribution. To purchase tickets, donate an auction item or become an individual or corporate sponsor, visit http://www.actinfaithgwc.org/, call 484-324-8492 or email [email protected]
Do you dream of evening out with light fare from Serock Catering, beverages provided by Chaddsford Winery, and a wide array of raffle baskets for all ages? Well dream no longer and purchase your ticket for the St. Jude Raffle Fundraiser at Chaddsford Winery. Your ticket ($50) includes food and your first sheet of raffle tickets!
Cash bar provided by Chaddsford Winery - 15% of all proceeds will be donated to Hero for St. Jude Campaign.
West Chester University presents Timothy Cadman, Australia climate scientist, author and educator has represented his country at both the Paris and Poland UN Climate Summits
He’ll discuss climate change and navigating the climate regime, as well as read from his published works on the governance of sustainable development, environmental politics and policy, climate change, natural resource management including forestry, responsible investment, and institutional performance. Free and open to the public.
https://www.wcupa.edu/sustainability/
The event is free.
Come enjoy live performances from local talent and sing along to Broadway hits at this special event benefiting Calabrese Performing Arts, Inc. Performers include Guenevere and Becca Calabrese of the Calabrese Sisters and more!
Experience and create art in new ways using your five senses! Enjoy a variety of creative activities throughout the Museum during this accessible program. Created in conjunction with occupational therapists and local families specifically for visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorder and their families, this inclusive program strives to provide a welcoming experience through offering: Pre-visit social stories; activities to meet a variety of sensory needs; hands-on art activities for all developmental levels; sensory break areas; on-hand support of skilled and friendly volunteers, which include occupational therapy graduate students and faculty; and fidgets and noise-cancelling headphones to borrow. This program welcomes participants of all ages and their families (siblings welcome!). Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the Brandywine’s Laura Westmoreland at [email protected] or 610.388.8120.
From the dazzling gold of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation robe to the simple sophistication of Princess Margaret’s wedding dress, from the majesty of royal crowns and tiaras to the comfort of clothes worn in private family moments, Costuming THE CROWN will feature 40 iconic costumes from the beloved Emmy® award-winning Netflix series, a dramatized history of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
This intriguing exhibition provides a behind-the-scenes look at how costume design is used to create riveting drama and to re-create history. Explore the elegance and style of a bygone era by examining the extraordinary contributions of Emmy®- and BAFTA-winning designers Michele Clapton and Jane Petrie to seasons 1 and 2 of The Crown. Discover how costumes play a major role in storytelling and character development in this fictional portrayal of the British royal family that is sweeping the globe!
Exhibit runs through January 5, 2020
Live and silent auction at the 2019 Art of Caring – Passport to Art event on March 30th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Oakbourne Mansion 1014 South Concord Road, West Chester, PA 19382.
Art of Caring attendees will be able to bid on a trip to Napa Valley. The Napa Valley Backroads & Railways includes a three-night stay for two people at the Meritage Resort and Spa, six consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service, three-hour gourmet dinner for two on the Napa Valley wine train, and more.
For a second year in a row, Chef Sylvie Ashby of Cuisine de Sylvie will prepare a five-course French dinner for six in the comfort of your home. She will be using the finest ingredients from the Chester County-based purveyors, The Road Rancher and 1723 Vineyards, LLC.
Two tickets for the Philadelphia premiere of the Broadway musical, Hamilton will also be included in the auction. See the hit show that has taken the country by storm!
Six artists (Kris Berlin, Sarah Bourne Rafferty, Amy Bruckner, Eunice LaFate, Pamela M. Levin and Nancy R. Salamon) will create pieces of art live and answer questions about their craft during the event. Each artist will also have an item in the auction.
Other auction items of note will include original artwork by John Suplee and other local artists, signed memorabilia by Philadelphia Eagles & Philadelphia Phillies, Radnor Hunt Races Tailgate Package, gift certificates to regional restaurants and attractions, and additional wonderful items!
Funds raised through the event will support The Hickman’s Resident Assistance Fund. The Fund provides aid to Hickman residents who are facing financial hardship, and are no longer able to afford their room and board, and personal care needs. Since opening in 1891, no resident has left The Hickman due to a monetary situation.
There is no online bidding for auction items at the Art of Caring, but The Hickman does accept proxy bids. Contact Jen Harris for more information about proxy bidding, 484-760-6306. $75 tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thehickman.org or by calling 484.760.6300.
The Hickman Thanks the 2019 Art of Caring Sponsors:
About The Hickman
The Hickman is a non-profit personal care community located on a residential street in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Guided by Quaker values and tradition, The Hickman provides compassionate, individualized care to older adults in an affordable, home-like environment. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, visit www.thehickman.org or call 484-760-6300. “When you’re here, you’re home.”
In 1985, five young, local musicians got together and began playing old blues songs in a rambling three-story house in Philadelphia. They decided to take the act on the road as The Dukes of Destiny, a name they got from a matchbook cover urging the reader to “Be the Captain of Your Own Destiny.” At first, The Dukes of Destiny played house parties in Germantown, generating interest by word of mouth. A gig at the now-defunct Taker’s Café in Germantown launched their public career, and 30 years later, they are still playing some of the hottest, most danceable blues and old school soul in the Philadelphia area. Today The Dukes of Destiny reign as Philadelphia’s longest-lived and best loved blues act.
There have been changes in the act: guitarists left and came back, bass and sax players moved and or left the band, and sadly, singer and founder Steve Brown died in March of 2000. But the approach and commitment of the band has remained constant for 30 years, resulting in a band with a unique tightness and an original approach to the music. With a mix of powerful original songs and unique arrangements of blues standards, The Dukes of Destiny continue to grow and develop as they share their music through countless live performances and recordings.
Films & Words - Esperando a Los Bitles with guest lecturer Dr. Persephone Braham (University of Delaware) at The Kennett Flash
Thanks to a generous donation from HADLEY PRESENTS, this event is FREE and open to the public. Due to venue capacity, people will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Please RSVP for the event via Ticketfly. RSVPs are held until 15 minutes before showtime, at that time additional entries will be made based on capacity. Limit 2 RSVPs per person.
Over 100 years ago, Charles C. Hadley created a gift that keeps on giving. In his will, Charles directed that earnings from the Theodore D. & Elizabeth A. Hadley Fund be used for the civic betterment, social welfare & education of the people of Kennett Square, PA and the surrounding country or whoever may care to avail themselves of an opportunity to learn and be entertained by a course of lectures and lighter attraction.
Charles was clear that admission to Hadley events should be FREE.
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Esperando a los Bitles
Dynamic and funny, this documentary traces the Mexican Beatlemania through the stories of the most fervent fans of the Liverpool quartet. The inevitable regionalization of these British musicians by Mexican bands, and the desire of the Mexican fans for a Beatles world is still alive thanks to their relics, make this film an anthropological document with a sense of humor.
Esperando a Los Bitles is a very well balanced documentary about the inner workings of a marginal and quite quirky urban tribe. The directors portray the colorful eccentricity of their character’s world without mercy, like when one of them tells a story about how a model he built of a yellow submarine won him a “very special” prize. But they also present them in all their humanity, in a style somewhat reminiscent of Werner Herzog’s How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck –in other words: you’ll laugh, but you’ll also find these characters endearing. In the climax, a trip to Liverpool discloses how what seemed to be a very idiosyncratic Mexican expression of fandom, is actually tied to the global phenomenon of Beatlemania, with representatives from Spain, Germany, and the US.
FILM PRESENTED IN SPANISH with English Subtitles.
Persephone Braham
Persephone Braham teaches Latin American and Caribbean cultures at the University of Delaware. She is the author of From Amazons to Zombies: Monsters in Latin America (Bucknell, 2015) and Crimes Against the State, Crimes Against Persons (Minnesota, 2004), and editor of African Diaspora in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean (Delaware, 2014). She has published numerous articles on monstrosity, gender, and race in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
10:30–11:30 am
This weekly program introduces preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, to the wonderful world of museums through hands-on activities and exploration in the Galleries. Kids will discover why museums are important, meet some of the people who work at Winterthur, and learn about creating and caring for collections. Each week will focus on a different topic. Registration strongly encouraged! Included with admission. Members free.