Celebrate the art of stories through art, music and dance on this First Sunday for Families at Brandywine River Museum of Art. Discover classic tales in N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives and express your personal vision under the direction of teaching artists at the illustration station. Be inspired by award-winning artist and children’s book illustrator Raúl Colón and Imagine, his newest book about a young boy whose adventures in an art museum spill out into the streets of the city. Explore diaspora West African dance, drum, song and storytelling traditions from the Mali Empire and get moving on an interactive Passport Journey featuring Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company. First Sundays for Families presents free, hands-on workshops designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities and performances. No registration necessary.
This program is part of The Art of Stories presented by PNC Arts Alive—a multidisciplinary celebration of the narrative arts and the ways in which stories are crafted, saved and shared including discussions, performances and opportunities for artistic self-expression.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to work with Annie Guilfoyle, an award-winning garden designer from London, England. In this information-filled, two-day workshop, Annie introduces students to the design process and problem-solving techniques, leading to a basic conceptual layout for your garden. Through discussion, hands-on designing, and individual direction, learn how to assess your site, where to find inspiration, and how to turn your dreams into a workable garden plan. The program also includes an introduction to making wise plant selections, using the gardens at Mt. Cuba for inspiration. Leave with a plan in progress from which to continue your design concepts. This clinic is suited to homeowners who want to redesign their garden, people working in the garden industry, and landscape designers. Lunch is included in the registration fee. This is a two-day workshop.
Time Travel!
Every Tuesday in July and August
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids while they're out of school for the summer? During this year's Terrific Tuesdays we begin with the pre-historic era, inspired by some fun fossils recently “discovered” on our patio, then zoom forward to 1600. From that point, we advance 50 years each week, exploring some of the customs, discoveries, and otherwise momentous moments along the way.
Special guests will be on hand to highlight skills and trades from the past and present.
Each week will feature a different time period and a different special guest:
July 2: Pre-History
July 9: 1600-1650
July 16: 1650-1700
July 23: 1700-1750
July 30: 1750-1800
August 6: 1800-1850
August 13: 1850-1900
August 20: 1900-1950
August 27: 1950-2000
Members and children under 2 are free. Nonmembers are $5 per child; $5 per one adult accompanying a paying child; additional adults are $15.
*Please note that Terrific Tuesdays is reserved for Winterthur Members or paying guests. AHS, ROAM, and NARM reciprocity is not available for this program. Thank you for your understanding!
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
Calligrapher Pam Bennett will be back to teach us how to transform old books into works of mixed-media art by adding pockets, pop-ups, and more. Program is for adults. Registration is required.
First Wednesday of every month, April–September, 5:30–8:30 pm
Join Winterthur Flower Coordinator Heidi Militana for this series of hands-on workshops to learn the latest trends in locally sourced cut flowers, to use Winterthur as inspiration for your floral designs, and to learn design tips from the pros. Each session, participants will evaluate the cut-flower gardens, visit select places on the estate, and leave with either a flower design or seeds/plugs. Entire series of 6 workshops: $300 per member; $350 per nonmember; or individual workshops: $60 per Member; $70 per nonmember. Limited capacity of 20 participants; minimum of 10. Registration required. To register for the entire series, call 800.448.3883. To register for individual workshops, register online.
August 7: Woodland Design
Transform your landscape from a potential source of runoff pollution to a buffer against it. Eileen Boyle, our Conservation and Research Director, presents the basic elements of rain garden installation and maintenance, a list of native perennials for wet and dry conditions, and designs that are aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Take home 5 hardy, resilient Mt. Cuba Center plants to start your own rain garden. Plants are included in the fee.
CHESS is a Tony Award nominated musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of the pop group ABBA, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a book by Richard Nelson based on an idea by Rice. The story involves a politically driven, Cold War era chess tournament between two grandmasters from America and the USSR and their fight over a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. Just as relevant today as it was thirty years ago, CHESS blends the raw emotion of modern opera with the edginess of synth-pop and rock n’ roll.
Featuring a cast and production team from the Greater Philadelphia Area, this fully staged production will be accompanied by The Chesco Pops under the baton of Maestro Joseph Gehring. Bravo Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Daniel K. Williams will stage direct. Joining him as music director is Diane Gray with additional music direction by Susan Guyer and choreography by Emily Fishman.
3 performances at West Chester University
Madeleine Wing Adler Theater
817 South High St
West Chester, PA 19383
Friday, August 9 – 7:30PM
Saturday, August 10 – 7:30PM
Sunday, August 11 – 2:00PM
Join Chaddsford Winery for some peach-perfect bites and flavorful drinks at the third-annual, weekend-long Peach Festival! The festival, which will have live music both days, will also feature:
- Peachie Keen Wine Slushie: a deliciously fresh and juice peach slushie made with Chaddsford Winery Niagara Wine
- Peaches + Cream Wine Slushie: another delicious peach slushie made with Niagara wine, layered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a peach slice
- Slices of Peach Pie
- $2 OFF Bottles of Niagara, plus take 20% OFF your entire purchase when you buy a case of Niagara
Food Trucks will be available as well, with treats from I Don’t Give a Fork, who is offering Peach, Basil and Riccota Grilled Cheese, Crème Brolee, and Gemelli Gelato who is offering a Peach Sorbetto!
Join Chaddsford Winery for some peach-perfect bites and flavorful drinks at the third-annual, weekend-long Peach Festival! The festival, which will have live music both days, will also feature:
- Peachie Keen Wine Slushie: a deliciously fresh and juice peach slushie made with Chaddsford Winery Niagara Wine
- Peaches + Cream Wine Slushie: another delicious peach slushie made with Niagara wine, layered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a peach slice
- Slices of Peach Pie
- $2 OFF Bottles of Niagara, plus take 20% OFF your entire purchase when you buy a case of Niagara
Food Trucks will be available as well, with treats from I Don’t Give a Fork, who is offering Peach, Basil and Riccota Grilled Cheese, Crème Brolee, and Gemelli Gelato who is offering a Peach Sorbetto!
You're the designer now! Artist and jewelry designer Y'vonne Page will teach us how to work with wire to design our own necklace and earring set with beautiful semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and crystals. Program is for adults. $10 registration fee due at time of sign up.
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell announce the location of the next “Conversations with the Commissioners” evening, part of a series of informal open-forum gatherings held throughout Chester County during the year. Moving from the usual “coffee and conversation” theme, the Commissioners are offering “ice cream and conversation” during August.
The next “Conversations with the Commissioners” evening is Monday, August 12, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Chester Springs Creamery, 521 E. Uwchlan Avenue, Chester Springs, PA.
“The Commissioners’ Conversation evenings follow previous county government information events including ‘On the Road’ Commissioners’ Meetings and the Chester County School of Government series,” said Becky Brain, County Communications Coordinator. “The events give Chester County residents the opportunity to meet with all three County Commissioners to ask questions about county government programs and services that relate to everything from health, safety, open space and population growth to jobs, housing and the County’s many parks and trails.”
The August 12th “ice cream and conversation” event at Chester Springs Creamery is free but limited to the first 150 people who sign up. To sign up, go to www.chesco.org/icecream.
Time Travel!
Every Tuesday in July and August
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids while they're out of school for the summer? During this year's Terrific Tuesdays we begin with the pre-historic era, inspired by some fun fossils recently “discovered” on our patio, then zoom forward to 1600. From that point, we advance 50 years each week, exploring some of the customs, discoveries, and otherwise momentous moments along the way.
Special guests will be on hand to highlight skills and trades from the past and present.
Each week will feature a different time period and a different special guest:
July 2: Pre-History
July 9: 1600-1650
July 16: 1650-1700
July 23: 1700-1750
July 30: 1750-1800
August 6: 1800-1850
August 13: 1850-1900
August 20: 1900-1950
August 27: 1950-2000
Members and children under 2 are free. Nonmembers are $5 per child; $5 per one adult accompanying a paying child; additional adults are $15.
*Please note that Terrific Tuesdays is reserved for Winterthur Members or paying guests. AHS, ROAM, and NARM reciprocity is not available for this program. Thank you for your understanding!
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
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, 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
June 6, July 10, and August 13, 5:30–7:00 pm
Explore the Winterthur Estate on this leisurely stroll through the garden and estate guided by one of our staff members and hear about Winterthur's history, design, and plants. Then stop at our tailgate for some refreshments in picturesque locations to enjoy hors d'oeuvres along with a selection of hard and soft beverages. June 6 theme is "Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden" with exhibition curator Carol Long; July 10 theme is "An American Country Place: Winterthur History" with Estate Historian Jeff Groff; August 13 theme is "Hydrangeas in Summer" with Interpretive Horticulturist Suzanne French. $30 per member and $35 per nonmember. Registration required. Call 800.448.3883 to reserve a spot.
August 14, 1:00–3:00 pm
Vintage styles adorning royals in The Crown inspire beaded jewelry with a contemporary twist. Representatives from The Bead Garden will teach you how to make baubles fit for a queen. Each class features a different project. Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883. $45 per Member. $50 per nonmembers.
Enjoy a special farm-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Mike Kline of the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Millstone Café using vegetables grown by SIW Vegetables. Hosted by H.G. Haskell, III, this dinner will take place in a historic barn on Hill Girt Farm, which is one of the first properties placed under conservation easement by the Brandywine Conservancy—permanently protecting the land from development. Directions to the location are included in the acknowledgment email of your purchase. Casual dress and comfortable footwear are suggested for this intimate evening. Participants are welcomed to bring their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy during their meal.
About the Chef: Chef Mike Kline is the Executive Chef of the Millstone Café at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. He specializes in creating delicious dishes with a focus on fresh, locally sourced and seasonally inspired ingredients. Growing up near a mushroom farm in Kennett Square, Chef Kline started his career at the DK Diner and Teca Restaurant in West Chester, working his way up in the ranks. This journey brought him to Kennett Square’s Sovana Bistro, and then later Blanch & Shock Catering. Prior to joining the Brandywine as Executive Chef, Kline worked for two years as the Millstone Café’s sous chef and Blanch & Shock catering chef.
Thursday, August 15, 11am-11:30am
First and third Thursdays of the month, April–October
Share the joy of reading while cultivating an interest and appreciation for nature. Story Time takes place at the Story Stones in Enchanted Woods. Members free. Included with admission.
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Is your lawn safe for children, pets, and the environment? Scott Freedman, a NOFA certified organic lawn care technician, focuses on eco-friendly cultural practices to create attractive lawns that are safe for us to use. Along with proper mowing techniques, learn how to read a soil test, select the best grass seed for your site, manage weeds, apply organic fertilizers, and control pests. Leave with a set of tools to transform your turf into a chemical-free lawn.
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Symphony Under The Stars: America The Beautiful
Saturday, August 17, 2019 • 7:30 pm
In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors at the state-of-the-art auditorium of Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA.
Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Michael Hall, Conductor and Music Director of the Kennett Symphony
Kenneth Naito, Violin
Thomas Nickell, Piano
Tickets:
Adults - $45 in advance, $50 day of concert
Students up to age 18 - $10
$6 order fee, per order
Ticket price includes the concert, access to visit Longwood Gardens during the day on the day of the concert, and the Illuminated Fountain Performance after the concert.
Program:
WILLIAMS - The Cowboys Overture
BARBER - Violin Concerto, Movement I
COPLAND - Rodeo
BERNSTEIN - Candide
BOYER - Rolling River (Sketches on Shenandoah)
GERSHWIN - Rhapsody in Blue
DRAGON - America The Beautiful
We celebrate the music of America in this outdoor concert under the stars. This is music by American composers inspired by this great country of ours, from the Wild West to the flowing Shenandoah River.
Time Travel!
Every Tuesday in July and August
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids while they're out of school for the summer? During this year's Terrific Tuesdays we begin with the pre-historic era, inspired by some fun fossils recently “discovered” on our patio, then zoom forward to 1600. From that point, we advance 50 years each week, exploring some of the customs, discoveries, and otherwise momentous moments along the way.
Special guests will be on hand to highlight skills and trades from the past and present.
Each week will feature a different time period and a different special guest:
July 2: Pre-History
July 9: 1600-1650
July 16: 1650-1700
July 23: 1700-1750
July 30: 1750-1800
August 6: 1800-1850
August 13: 1850-1900
August 20: 1900-1950
August 27: 1950-2000
Members and children under 2 are free. Nonmembers are $5 per child; $5 per one adult accompanying a paying child; additional adults are $15.
*Please note that Terrific Tuesdays is reserved for Winterthur Members or paying guests. AHS, ROAM, and NARM reciprocity is not available for this program. Thank you for your understanding!
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
Get access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where artist 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.
YOUNG COMPOSERS WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE AT BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM OF ART
Led by local pianist and composer Jennifer Nicole Campbell, four student composers will be premiering their musical compositions inspired by specific visual works at the Museum. Throughout the summer, each student has worked to fuse together their once-abstract ideas into the reality of a new piece of music. Join these young composers in celebrating their music in a unique intermingling between visual art and live music! Wednesday, August 21 from 2-3 pm. Free with Museum admission. Click here to view informational flyer
Jennifer Nicole Campbell has performed at halls including Lincoln Center, the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the Musikhauset Aarhus in Denmark, and the Explorer’s Club in New York. She graduated from the prestigious Peabody Conservatory of Music at Johns Hopkins University where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master Degrees in Piano Performance and Composition. An avid composer, Ms. Campbell’s music has been performed by numerous prominent artists, and she also composes numerous works for the Academy of International Ballet, with whom she has served as Composer In Residence since 2017. She has also been an Artist in Residence with the Delaware County Symphony for the past three years. https://www.jennifernicolecampbell.com/
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 N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives, and will feature a hands-on opportunity to paint with alcohol inks. Participants will be guided in applying inks to paper and ceramic tiles, and each person will take home a set of four ceramic tiles that may be used as coasters or for display. No experience necessary. Program fee includes art materials and light refreshments. BYOB!
County Commissioners to hold “Ice cream and Conversation” evening at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt in Berwyn
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell announce the location of the next “Conversations with the Commissioners” evening, part of a series of informal open-forum gatherings held throughout Chester County during the year. Moving from the usual “coffee and conversation” theme, the Commissioners are offering “ice cream and conversation” during August.
The next “Conversations with the Commissioners” evening is Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt, 576 E. Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn.
“The Commissioners’ conversation evenings follow previous county government information events including ‘On the Road’ Commissioners’ Meetings and the Chester County School of Government series,” said Becky Brain, County Communications Coordinator. “The events give Chester County residents the opportunity to meet with all three County Commissioners to ask questions about county government programs and services that relate to everything from health, safety, open space and population growth to jobs, housing and the County’s many parks and trails.”
For more information on the event, email [email protected] or call 610-344-6279.