Painters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Fran Atkinson for a three-day immersion into plein air painting along the Brandywine. The workshop will include discussions about composition, color and value, plus painting demonstrations, gallery visits and extended painting sessions on the the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s campus or from the expansive windows in the Museum atrium. Artists may work in oil, watercolor, gouache, pastel or acrylic.
Fran Atkinson has a BFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art. She paints and exhibits locally and is a docent at Brandywine River Museum of Art. She previously taught art in public schools and worked in creative marketing. For more information including a material list, contact Laura Westmoreland at [email protected] 610-388-8120. Event will be held rain or shine.
Painters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Fran Atkinson for a three-day immersion into plein air painting along the Brandywine. The workshop will include discussions about composition, color and value, plus painting demonstrations, gallery visits and extended painting sessions on the the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s campus or from the expansive windows in the Museum atrium. Artists may work in oil, watercolor, gouache, pastel or acrylic.
Fran Atkinson has a BFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art. She paints and exhibits locally and is a docent at Brandywine River Museum of Art. She previously taught art in public schools and worked in creative marketing. For more information including a material list, contact Laura Westmoreland at [email protected] 610-388-8120. Event will be held rain or shine.
Painters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Fran Atkinson for a three-day immersion into plein air painting along the Brandywine. The workshop will include discussions about composition, color and value, plus painting demonstrations, gallery visits and extended painting sessions on the the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s campus or from the expansive windows in the Museum atrium. Artists may work in oil, watercolor, gouache, pastel or acrylic.
Fran Atkinson has a BFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art. She paints and exhibits locally and is a docent at Brandywine River Museum of Art. She previously taught art in public schools and worked in creative marketing. For more information including a material list, contact Laura Westmoreland at [email protected] 610-388-8120. Event will be held rain or shine.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
1 Day Only Sale - Tables & Lamps; Chairs, Dressers, End Tables, Desks, Occasional Chairs, Love Seats, Recliners, Mirrors, Bookcases, Bed Frames, Floor Lamps, Chandeliers, Patio Furniture and Framed Art.
Yard Sale - June 8th at the Chadds Ford Historical Society
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Are you looking for a way to support Chadds Ford Historical Society while shopping for great deals? This is the event for you! Come out on June 8th and shop for some hidden treasures at our yard sale. All the money that you spend will go to support the society.
1736 North Creek Rd, Chadds Ford PA, 19317
Support Chester County's
ONLY Fully Professional Symphony Orchestra!7th Annual Beat Beethoven
5K Run - 1Mile Walk - Kids Fun Run
Saturday, June 8, 9:00am
(Day of registration opens at 8:00am)
Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square
KURC and HADLEY present a FREE lecture by Dr. Bradley Skelcher
For Quakers, education was important for people to conduct their daily lives. And providing education to all was a vital expression of their belief in human equality. This led many Quakers to challenge slavery. As Quakers came to accept that slavery was wrong, more came to believe in the importance of education for African Americans once they were free. To be sure, education was important to Quakers, but not for religious instruction or conversion. Education was seen in a more pragmatic light. Quakers believed in education as restitution for the years of unpaid services, especially because no one could lose an education or have it taken away, unlike land or money or, for that matter, freedom itself.
Dr. Bradley Skelcher is Professor Emeritus at Delaware State University, where he served as founding dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and director of the Graduate
Program in Historic Preservation. He served as a Ford Fellow in African Studies at Howard University in 1996 and at the Carter G. Woodson Institute at the University of Virginia in 1997 and 2000. Dr. Skelcher has published on historic preservation and African American history of education in Delaware. He has been recognized by the Delaware House of Representatives and the Governor of Maryland for his work on African American history.
The Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to mission is to preserve the heritage and engage the public about the historic abolitionists and freedom-seekers of this area and beyond.
PO Box 202 Kennett Square, PA 19348 • 484-544-5070
[email protected]
Connect with us on Facebook @KennettUndergroundRailroad
The Clover Market returns to Kennett Square on SUNDAY JUNE 9 from 10-4 pm with a curated selection of vendors with antiques, vintage, and handmade goods. The Market will also include lineup of savory food trucks, ice cream and sweet treats, Victory Beer, Harvest Ridge Winery, music from Couple Days, kids crafting, meet and greets with the adoptable animals from Finding Shelter Animal rescue, face-painting and henna for all ages, and more!
This year, the Market is part of the Weekend of the Arts in Kennett Square which includes an art show and sale at Genesis Healthcare's 101 E. State Street Building as well as gallery and studio openings and special art events around town throughout the weekend including the First Friday Art Stroll and First Friday Flea Market.
The Market is free and open to the public with plenty of parking at Kennett High School right across the street. Or take the free shuttle looping from the Market to downtown (park at the Linden garage, pickup at the 100 block of Broad Street), courtesy of Historic Kennett Square.
Additional info and the complete vendor lineup can be found on the event website; vendor sneak peek photos will be posted on the Market's Instagram page in the week leading up to the event so shoppers can have a preview of what's to come.
Sunday, June 9 is the 13th annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup at the Brandywine Polo Club. Proceeds from this year’s event, presented by the Turks Head branch of The Women’s Auxiliary, will benefit the hospital’s Ob/Gyn Clinic and The Women's Auxiliary's Heart to Heart pledge. Festivities begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Polo Club, 260 Polo Road in Toughkenamon, with a 3 p.m. start. Advanced purchase prices are $30 for general admission where create your own tailgate, and $100for an exclusive VIP area. Children under 16 are free. For ticket questions, contact [email protected]
Delaware County Symphony is offering a one-hour cultural enriching program for children ages 4 to 10 with parents at Neumann University on Monday, June 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. Children will see a colorful PowerPoint presentation on how the symphony creates beautiful classical music. Included in the program will be a session on how to conduct with children given pencils as batons followed by one of our professional violists explaining and demonstrating the difference between a violin and a viola to the children. Seating is limited to 40 and reservations are required at 267-872-6880. After the one hour program, all are invited to step into the adjacent theater to observe and enjoy the symphony during a regularly scheduled rehearsal. Ample free parking is adjacent to the theater.
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. Upcoming schedule here: Tuesday, June 11 – Art and Nature; Tuesday, July 9 – N. C. Wyeth: Adventure Tales; Tuesday, August 13 – N. C. Wyeth: Experiment and Invention; Tuesday, September 10 – Jamie Wyeth; Tuesday, October 8 – Fractured Fairy Tales; Tuesday, November 12 – The Art of Peter Paone; Tuesday, December 10 – Holiday Tour featuring Brandywine Critters.
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. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph. 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 4:15 p.m. before driving their own vehicles to the farm. Water and bathrooms are available at the site. Participants are responsible for providing all art materials.
Continuing the rich tradition of working outdoors in the Brandywine Valley landscape, artists from Delaware Valley Art League will spend two days painting en plein air at the Brandywine River Museum of Art and at N. C. Wyeth’s studio—a National Historic Landmark. Visitors are invited to watch and meet artists at work during their museum visit and on select tours of the N. C. Wyeth House & Studio. In case of inclement weather, artists will set up in protected areas (such as porches) for viewing.
To purchase an N. C. Wyeth House & Studio tour ticket, choose a date and time. Artists will be available on June 14 and 15, during the 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. tours. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling Visitor Services at 610-388-8326.
Do you need to make quick and confident native plant choices for your landscape? Ginger Woolridge, co-author of Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States, presents a selection of her favorite woody plants with attributes such as attractive bark, showy flowers, and the ability to tolerate wind, salt, or drought. She discusses the wildlife value of these plants, their landscape uses, and the threats they face. Enjoy a glass of wine as you listen to Ginger's beautifully illustrated talk. (Ages 21 and over)
Copies of Ginger's book will be available for purchase and signing after the lecture.
Visit a FREE one-day display celebrating the unique role of the Kennett region in the area’s Underground Railroad activities
Part of Kennett Square’s JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Featuring family-friendly activities:
• Biographies of local Underground Railroad participants
• Stories of escapes and aid to freedom seekers
• “Ask the Expert” Q&A sessions
The Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to mission is to preserve the heritage and engage the public about the historic abolitionists and freedom-seekers of this area and beyond.
PO Box 202 Kennett Square, PA 19348 • 484-544-5070
[email protected]
Connect with us on Facebook @KennettUndergroundRailroad
The power trio returns to KBC in June for a hot night of blues, funk, jazz and some straight ahead rock and roll...no cover. Featuring Bryan Tuk (drums), and the mighty B.D. Lenz (guitar) and Ed Iglewski (bass).
We will be joined by special guest singer/songwriter Norman Taylor.
Learn how to protect yourself in the event of an emergency at home, at work, or just out and about. Presented by the Delaware County Department of Emergency Services. Registration required.
From the iconic film song Beauty and the Beast to the famous Broadway hit Memory, popular songs
have inspired many generations of music lovers. But what makes these pieces so popular? Together we will explore the secret musical magic of some of the most beloved songs in film and Broadway. Presented by pianist and composer Jennifer Campbell. Registration required.
The Residence at Chadds Ford Dementia Presentation: Joy, Engagement, and Fulfillment
On Wednesday, June 19th at 5:30 PM, The Residence at Chadds Ford (www.residencechaddsford.com), a property of LCB Senior Living, LLC, will be hosting an interactive talk for dementia caregivers and the general public. Author and Memory Care Specialist Kelly McCarthy will present her Brass Ring methodology and training – the latest innovation in dementia care endorsed by the National Institute of Dementia Education.
Ms. McCarthy is the author of Brass Ring Memoirs and is currently the Corporate Manager of Memory Care and Resident Engagement at LCB Senior Living, LLC (www.lcbseniorliving.com).
The Residence at Chadds Ford is currently undergoing development, with plans to open this summer. The community will be a Personal Care and Memory Care community servicing west suburban Philadelphia and northern Delaware. It will offer 84 personal and memory care apartments, as well as a variety of luxury amenities.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
WHERE: Chadds Ford Historical Society - 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
DETAILS: Cocktail Reception at 5:30 PM - Presentation begins at 6:00 PM
CONTACT: Alicia Sheerin (610) 222-3333
Let our guest bartenders pour you a drink on Wednesday, June 19th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Hickman’s Guest Bartending Night at Rams Head Bar and Grill (40 East Market Street, West Chester). The event will be held in the lower level bar, where Brad Abel, Laura Aloisio, Hugh Bleemer, Sara Bleemer, Sue Casso-Rogers, Robbe Healey, Katie Martin, Ken Matthews, Nancy Pine, Sarah Bourne Rafferty, John Rafferty, and Kyle C. Rheiner will be pouring beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Their tips that evening will be donated to The Hickman’s Resident Assistance Fund. For 128 years, The Hickman has provided a safe and thriving home for countless seniors in need of care in the Borough of West Chester. The Hickman has a long history of providing financial assistance to residents who have exhausted their financial resources and are no longer able to cover room and board, and additional personal care services. Since opening in 1891, no resident has had to leave The Hickman due to a monetary situation.
The night will also include a raffle to win great prizes! And…you can make a night of it by having a scrumptious dinner at Rams Head! So, come out for a FUN evening and support The Hickman!
For more information, contact Jen Harris – [email protected] or 484.760.6306.
Anson B. Nixon Park FREE Summer Concert Series Announced
The series kicks off Wednesday June 19th with WESTERN CENTURIES from Seattle, Washington performing original country music done a little different, but a little right. Think George Jones meets The Band meets Motown. Kennett Brewing Company will offer dinner on June 19th.
Wednesday June 26th the series continues with ALL GOOD PEOPLE – A TRIBUTE TO YES. Philadelphia based Yes Tribute All Good People has been wowing audiences over the past two years in PA, Delaware, Maryland and beyond. El Rinconsito will offer dinner on June 26th.
Wednesday July 3rd, we welcome what is sure to be a highlight of the series with BURNT SUGAR THE ARKESTRA CHAMBER performing the music of David Bowie and Prince, as well as original works! Burnt Sugar hail from New York City and Rolling Stone’s David Fricke has said of the group, “A multiracial jam army that freestyles with cool telekinesis between the lustrous menace of Miles Davis’ On The Corner, the slash-and-om of 1970s King Crimson, and Jimi Hendrix’ moonwalk across side three of Electric Ladyland.” Think Jazz and Rock and Orchestrated Improvisations. Anson B. Nixon Park has never seen anything like this! M&M Barbecue will offer dinner on July 3rd.
Wednesday July 10th, we host the 30 Piece (yes 30 musicians) CHESAPEAKE BRASS BAND performing marches, orchestra transcriptions, jazz, blues, show tunes and contemporary concert and brass band pieces. Kennett Brewing Company will offer dinner on July 10th.
Wednesday July 17th, in conjunction with area charitable arts organization HADLEY, we present LOWDOWN BRASS BAND from Chicago, Illinois. LDB deftly synthesizes the gritty sounds of Chicago with the high energy second-line street beat of the Crescent City. Hip Hop meets Jazz. On the Roll Food Truck and Catering will offer dinner on July 17th.
Wednesday July 24th, the series welcomes MIGHTY JOE CASTRO & THE GRAVAMEN. Call it "Modern Sounds in Rockabilly". Based out of Philadelphia, PA, Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen is the latest musical project from accomplished collage artist and musician Joe Castro (ex-The Situation, The Lift Up, Nero /OPF). Heavily influenced by the sound of rockabilly as well as ‘50s rock-n-roll and doo-wop, the band takes that vintage rock and roll sound but updates it with a modern lyrical approach and a healthy dose of post-modern guitar effects. Consider it a house that resides at the cross roads where Sun Records and Creation Records meet. Mary Pat's Provisions will offer dinner on July 24th.
Wednesday July 31st, the series welcomes ANDREW LIPKE with a full band. Lipke is a Philadelphia based, South African born multi-instrumentalist and composer who marries Alternative, Singer Songwriter, Folk and Classical Styles. Expect a full rock band augmented by some strings for sure. Verbena BYOB will offer dinner on July 31st.
The series closes on Wednesday August 7th with a Kennett Flash Encore performance of sorts when THE SIN CITY BAND celebrate 45 Years of Music one more time in Kennett Square with a special performance of Americana, Folk, Rock and Roll and more! Porabellos will offer dinner on August 7th.
June 20, 12:15–1:15 pm
Since the inception of ocean liners in the 19th century, the British Royal Family has frequently highlighted their potential to be floating examples of the nation's political might, technological advancement, and sophisticated design. Join maritime historian Christian Roden as he explores the history of these vessels and their close relationship to the kings and queens of England. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. Call 800.448.3883.
Fri June 21, 8 AM to 2 PM & Sat June 22 8 AM to Noon. Furniture, clothing, jewelry, china, kitchenware, tools, small appliances, original art, quality prints, pictures, frames, luggage, lamps, & books including cookbooks
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
For the eleventh time since the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program began in 1998, Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Chester County. The Friday, June 21 event will be held at the Coatesville Learning Center, 1635 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320-2459 (Entrance across from the Dairy Queen). The collection site will be open at 9:00 AM and will close at 3:00 PM sharp.
This collection is not for businesses or contractors. NO ELECTRONICS, TV’S OR APPLIANCES WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO ITEMS CONTAINING FREON WILL BE ACCEPTED.
No more than 220 pounds or 25 gallons of hazardous products per household will be accepted. Hazardous cleaning and maintenance products will have the following cautionary words on the label: poisonous, caustic, toxic, flammable, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, caution, warning, danger or hazardous. Businesses and contractors will be turned away.
Unacceptable materials are latex paint, used motor oil, tires, asbestos, explosives, gas cylinders, alkaline batteries, PCBs, medical waste, unidentified waste, commercial and industrial, explosives, ammunition and appliances containing Freon.
Well known during the 20th century for his bold, imaginative illustrations that brought new characterizations to classic stories such as Treasure Island and The Boy’s King Arthur, N. C. Wyeth vigorously pursued parallel interests in painting landscapes, seascapes, portraits, still lifes, murals and advertising images throughout his career. N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives will be the first exhibition to examine in depth the entirety of Wyeth’s oeuvre, repositioning him within the greater context of early 20th century American visual culture. Organized by the Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Portland Museum of Art, the exhibition will include approximately 70 paintings and drawings selected from major museums and private collections. A concurrent and related exhibition, N.C. Wyeth: A Personal Perspective, will highlight N. C. Wyeth ephemera from the collection of artist Douglas Allen. An avid collector since his childhood, Allen’s assemblage of posters, books and advertisements shows how Wyeth was part of the popular culture of his time.
The exhibit runs through September 15, 2019.
Fri June 21, 8 AM to 2 PM & Sat June 22 8 AM to Noon. Furniture, clothing, jewelry, china, kitchenware, tools, small appliances, original art, quality prints, pictures, frames, luggage, lamps, & books including cookbooks