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.
Peter Simone, consultant for Walkable Chadds Ford, will be presenting an update on the project at the Supervisors’ next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Township building.
Unionville High School presents Chanticleer in concert on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, the San Francisco-based Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer celebrates its 40th anniversary this season.
Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its seamless blend of twelve male voices ranging from soprano to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, as well as contemporary composition.
"It is an honor to host one of the world's greatest choral ensembles,” comments Jason Throne, Music Director at Unionville High School. “Chanticleer concerts are known for world class musicianship and audience members will have an amazing experience they will cherish for years to come."
PERFORMANCE DATES
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE
Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
TICKETS
Tickets are $25 for preferred seating or $35 for premiere seating. Purchase online at www.showtix4u.com.
About Chanticleer
Since Chanticleer began releasing recordings in 1981, the group has sold over one million albums and won two Grammys. The a capella ensemble was founded in 1978 by tenor Louis A. Botto, who sang with the ensemble until 1989 and served as artistic director until his death in 1997. The group takes its name from the “clear-singing” roster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Chanticleer was named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008 and inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame the same year.
Unionville High School Presents Award-Winning Ensemble Chanticleer
America’s a capella pride and joy brings their orchestra of voices to Unionville for one night only!
(Kennett Square, Pa.) March 11, 2019 - Unionville High School presents Chanticleer in concert on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, the San Francisco-based Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer celebrates its 40th anniversary this season.
Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its seamless blend of twelve male voices ranging from soprano to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, as well as contemporary composition.
"It is an honor to host one of the world's greatest choral ensembles,” comments Jason Throne, Music Director at Unionville High School. “Chanticleer concerts are known for world-class musicianship and audience members will have an amazing experience they will cherish for years to come."
PERFORMANCE DATES
Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE
Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
TICKETS
Tickets are $25 for preferred seating or $35 for premiere seating. Purchase online at www.showtix4u.com.
About Chanticleer
Since Chanticleer began releasing recordings in 1981, the group has sold over one million albums and won two Grammys. The a capella ensemble was founded in 1978 by tenor Louis A. Botto, who sang with the ensemble until 1989 and served as artistic director until his death in 1997. The group takes its name from the “clear-singing” roster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Chanticleer was named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008 and inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame the same year.
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Join Thomas Padon, director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, and Judy O’Toole, former director of the Westmoreland Museum of Art, for a discussion about the fascinating process of selecting works of art from Richard Scaife’s bequest for each of the museums’ collections. The Museum will open at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. and a reception to follow.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
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Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
Mark your calendars!! April 5th marks one year of business for the new and improved Chadds Ford Tavern.
I couldn’t be more excited! Full band and a party that starts at 6 p.m. and goes all night! Come celebrate with us and be sure to make your reservations now!! 🍾🥂 Philip Ferro.
Bring a friend and come to the Brandywine for a day of creative photobooth fun, art-making activities and new ways to experience works of art through seek and find challenges in the galleries. At 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., internationally acclaimed storyteller TAHIRA will perform stories and songs of friendship. TAHIRA’s high-energy performances delight listeners of all ages. She had the prestigious honor of representing the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. at the internationally acclaimed festival, PANAFEST, in Ghana, West Africa. First Sundays for Families at the Museum presents free, hands-on workshops designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities and performances. No registration necessary.
The Delaware County Symphony will perform a special Chamber Ballet concert featuring the ever popular Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns on Sunday April 7 at 3:00 pm . The fun focused ballet was composed for audiences of all ages and it specifically offers an exciting and entertaining pathway for children to experience ballet for the first time. Camille Saint-Saëns delightful masterpiece will be performed by dancers from the Academy of International Ballet (AIB) with new choreography by Co-Artistic Directors Denis Gronostaysky and Anastasia Babayeva. The program continues with a World Premiere performance of Through a Glass, Darkly composed by DCS Artist In Residence Ms. Jennifer Nicole Campbell and choreographed by AIB.
Concert tickets at the door are $15 or $12 for seniors. Children under age 12 (one child per paying adult) at regular price are admitted free. The concert will be in the Meagher Theatre of the Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center at Neumann University , One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA ( ¼ mile west of Concord Rd. and Rt. 452). For directions to Neumann Campus or while on campus please call Neumann Security for helpful advice at 610-558-5555.There is ample free parking adjacent to the theatre and the Life Center is handicapped accessible. For concert information call 610-879-7059 or visit www.dcsmusic.org All photo credits to Rick Prieur
Classically Yours
Sunday, April 7, 2019 • 7:30 pm
Exhibition Hall, Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Michael Hall, Conductor and Music Director
Andres Sanchez, Cello
Tickets:
Adults - $45 in advance; $50 day of concert
Students up to age 18 - $10
$6 order fee, per order
Program:
WAGNER - Siegfried Idyll
TCHAIKOVSKY - Variations on a Rococo Theme
MOZART - Symphony No. 40
Siegfried Idyll is an astonishingly beautiful birthday gift for Wagner's wife, Cosima. This delicate piece was performed on the steps to Cosima's bedroom as she woke early on Christmas morning. Mozart's symphony No. 40, one of his last symphonies, is beautiful for its tragic power and vitality of expression. Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme is beautifully evocative of the 'rococo' style, a style distinctly Mozartean in character. Continuing our relationship with the Curtis Institute of Music, one of the greatest music schools in the country, we welcome Allentown native Andres Sanchez as our featured soloist.
Enjoy a relaxed morning out with your little one while engaging with art in the galleries at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. This guided tour is designed especially for adults accompanied by babies. Stroller Tours are held on the second Tuesday of every month, each with a new theme.
Gather a team of mates, grab a drink, and go head to head with other royal aficionados for a fun night of trivia related to all things royal.
April 9, 6:00–8:00 pm
Theme: "Royal Conundrums"
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
May 14, 6:00–8:00 pm
Theme: "Royal Weddings"
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
The library will be showing On the Basis of Sex. No registration required.
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 exhibition American Beauty: Selections from the Richard M. Scaife Bequest, and feature a hands-on silk dyeing activity. Participants will be guided by artist Mary Frances Millet in applying designs and colors to their fabric, and each person will take home a colorful 12x12" silk pillowcase. No experience necessary. Program fee includes art materials and light refreshments. BYOB! Register online or by phone at 610-388-8326. Mary Frances Millet is a professional artist who works primarily in watercolor and silk dye, often depicting coastal scenes and nature-inspired images. Learn more about the artist at www.maryfrancesmillet.com.
FREE coffee any size at Wawa stores
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is Coming to Philadelphia April 11 – 14
The Latest Sesame Street Live! Production is Coming to Your Neighborhood…And It’s Magical
Everyone’s invited on an amazing journey with Elmo to discover the “power of yet” in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic when it comes to Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, April 11 – 14! Building on a successful tour with Feld Entertainment’s inaugural Sesame Street Live! show last season in partnership with the non-profit educational organization Sesame Workshop, this production features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie, Monster, Big Bird and more in a brand-new, magical adventure live on stage.
Elmo is inspired to learn a magic trick when he meets magician extraordinaire Justin, who has come to Sesame Street to perform a magic show. But there’s one problem…Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic! Through Justin’s encouragement to practice, work hard and never give up, Elmo embarks on an extraordinary journey. He learns that it’s okay to make mistakes and that magic can be found anywhere when you believe in yourself and the power of what’s yet to be. Cookie Monster and Gonger uncover the science and fun of baking while Abby Cadabby experiences the transformative abilities of caterpillars. Big Bird learns about the magnifying magic of shadow puppetry while Rosita orchestrates a rhythmic beat using everyday objects around her. And artist Grover mixes up the pigment power of the three primary colors. With high-energy dance numbers and a soundtrack that’s sure to get everyone out of their seats, Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is an inspirational introduction to live theater and the art of illusion that the entire family will enjoy.
Tickets start at only $15!
Show Times: Thursday, April 11 – 10:30 AM; Friday, April 12 – 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM; Saturday, April 13 – 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM; Sunday, April 14 – 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM.
Elmo and Friends Meet and Greet Times: Friday, April 12 – 4:30 PM; Saturday, April 13 – 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM; Sunday, April 14 – 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM.
To discover more about Sesame Street Live!, go to SesameStreetLive.com. Stay current on the latest developments through social media:
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Twitter: @SesameStLive # SesameStreetLive
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Discover how looking at nature in your own backyard—or schoolyard—or even in a work of art can inspire rich learning opportunities across the curriculum. Jessica Allen will share creative yet simple ideas for nature study using “the vacant lot and the small backyard.” Observation-based art activities will be included. Jessica Allen has degrees in Communication & The Arts, Secondary English Education and a M.Ed. in Teaching & Curriculum. She has completed the Jane Goodall Institute Growing Compassionate Leaders course and is a certified Pennsylvania TreeVitalize Tree Tender. As a current home educator, Ms. Allen shares her love of nature study and child-led learning through nature clubs and workshops. Her own backyard now features a native plant wildlife habitat and pollinator garden
Lost Lenape Park: Remembering the Once Bustling Recreation Destination
April 11 at 7pm
by Don McKay
The area currently known as Lenape developed out of a rural agricultural community serviced by a colonial mill that was witness to the British invasion of September 11, 1777. The introduction of a steam railroad in the 1870's opened up new business opportunities for the local residents as well as new avenue to bring visitors to the picturesque region. With the introduction of an early picnic park, the tourism industry was born and enhanced over the years with the recreation and transportation technologies of the times. Take a trip back to simpler times and recall the grandeur of the stop along the Brandywine that we call Lenape.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
There will be a lecture on “Safety of Well Water and Septic Systems” at the Pennsbury Township building, 702 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford at 7 p.m.
Tom Quinn, Environmental Health supervisor for the Chester County Health Department will present an overview for homeowners for how to keep their wells and septic systems safe and healthy. Learn about permits, installation, and basic maintenance requirements for each. The event, hosted by the Pennsbury Land Trust, is free.
SOFTEN THE GLARE
What happens when worlds collide? Chaos, power, the unexpected…..when Ryan Martinie , Bon Lozaga and Mitch Hull get together as Soften The Glare, they unleash a new world…. an amalgamation of sounds!!
When Bon and Ryan first met in LA and started talking about getting together to create some music, they didn't know what to expect. Now as Soften The Glare, their music is evolving and constantly changing, bringing in elements from both their worlds and others. Currently their music is headed in an instrumental jazz/rock direction with elements of metal, funk, prog and a touch of chaos! Check it out and decide for yourself!!
Ryan Martinie is known for his bass playing and songwriting for Mudvayne. Numerous world tours (including a stint with Korn), MTV awards and millions of records sold are part of his musical heritage. Bon Lozaga (Gong, Tiny Boxes) is known in the jazz/rock world and jamband scene (playing with moe. and Umphreys McGee) and has released over a dozen albums featuring such noted guests as Allan Holdsworth, Kai Eckhardt, David Torn, David Fiuczynski, with his various projects and has also toured throughout the world. Together, they create Soften The Glare!
iNFiNiEN
Philadelphia-born iNFiNiEN combines eclectic musical personalities into a visionary, unified force. Using rock, jazz, soul, world, and classical influences, the quartet plays intricately composed songs with a focus on improvisation. Far from the typical rock band, they explore new territories of sound by using exotic scales, chords, and rhythms.
State Rep. Stephen Barrar’s shredding and drug take-back event is this Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the district office on Route 202 at Beaver Valley Road across from the Wawa.
Saturday, April 13 – 10 am to 3 pm
Celebrate the beauty of the daffodil, enjoy Winterthur’s amazing daffodil display, and see the Follies garden exhibition! Henry Francis du Pont used his collector’s eye in assembling his collection of hundreds of heirloom daffodil bulbs arranged in cloud-like drifts on Sycamore Hill. The day’s events will include tours, kids’ crafts, and a daffodil show. Members free. Included with admission.
Children’s Daffodil Show – 10:00 am, Visitor Center (entries accepted through 11:00 am)
Daffodil Day Craft – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Visitor Center
Guided Walking Tours of the Daffodils – 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, begin at Visitor Center Patio
Self-guided Tours of the Daffodils – all day, begin at Visitor Center Patio