November 23-January 5, 2020
Discover one of the Brandywine Valley’s most spectacular holiday showcases! Yuletide at Winterthur embraces the warmth and festivity of the season with a magnificent holiday tour of Henry Francis du Pont’s mansion as well as breathtaking trees, dazzling room displays, a magical dollhouse, and the opportunity to shop, dine, and create new memories.
Reservations recommended. Buy tickets online or call 800.448.3883. Winterthur is open on Mondays during Yuletide!
Yuletide at Winterthur celebrates 40 years with the very best of displays from across the decades as chosen by Winterthur visitors. There's something for everyone! Kids of all ages will delight in magical Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes; a remarkable 18-room dollhouse mansion filled with nearly 1,000 miniatures and fully decorated for Christmas; and a display of antique Santas and figures of the mischievous Belsnickel, a gift giver from German folklore who is closely related to Ol’ Saint Nick.
Plan your visit today and experience a full season of holiday magic at Winterthur! For tickets and information, please call 800.448.3883.
Yuletide at Winterthur is included with admission. Members free. Yuletide Tour reservations recommended. Open New Year’s Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Families are invited to join author/illustrator Barbara McClintock as she shares her love of books and illustrating during a fun and interactive reading of her book, The Five Forms. Afterwards, Barbara will lead a creative craft influenced by the Chinese woodblock prints which inspired the illustrations in the book. Best for children ages 3-8 accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required.
The third annual Potts Meadow Holiday Tree Lighting is this Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Barn Shops across Route 1 from the meadow. Festivities, which begin at 5 p.m., include holiday music, hot chocolate and food for purchase from Chadds Café and a special visit from Santa Claus. The actual tree lighting is at 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome to bring a lawn chair to relax around the bonfires. Parking will be available exclusively at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, with free shuttle service to the Chadds Ford Barn Shops. No parking will be available at the shops.
Last Wednesday, August–November, 8:00–10:00 am - starting in Visitor Parking Lot
Explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur. Naturalist and birder Jessica Shahan will guide you through wetlands, meadows, the woodlands along Clenny Run, and outlying areas, such as Chandler Woods and Brown's Woods. These natural areas provide a great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. Beginner and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Bring your binoculars! $10 per Member. $20 per nonmember. Call 800.448.3883 to reserve a spot. Free for Winterthur Garden and Landscape Society and Garden Associate Members.
Action Potential Turkey Trot 5K
Join us on Thanksgiving morning, at Garnet Valley High School for an annual 5K race. The 2019 7th annual Action Potential Turkey Trot is an annual Delaware County Tradition!
Cross the finish line before you dine! Join us for an exciting Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot beginning at Garnet Valley High School in Glen Mills, Delaware County, PA. USATF Certified Race consists of a chip timed 5K Run or Walk, a 1 Mile Walk or Roll (wheelchairs, strollers, walkers), and a Kids Fun Run over paved terrain. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Safe Harbor of Chester County, a local organization that provides food and shelter to those in need. Tech t-shirt provided for the first 800 preregistered racers! Refreshments and music pre and post race! Awards ceremony will occur at 9:50am. Awards for the top finishers in each age group. Gift card prizes for top overall finisher male and female.
Learn More
For information on how to register for the race, check out the PDF map of the event, and other resources, please visit the race registration website here. Feel free to contact [email protected] or contact us by phone at 484-841-6154 with any questions.
Patriot's Day
Saturday, November 30th, 2019
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Admission: Adults-$12, Seniors-$10, Children-$8
Join us for our annual Patriot’s Day! Experience the times of the 18th Century and Revolutionary War with Continental Soldiers, Historical Interpreters + Lectures, Children’s Activities, and more!
Location: Brandywine Battlefield Park
An Olde Ridge Village tradition continues on Saturday, Nov. 30, when Santa and one of his reindeer will be making their annual trek to Olde Ridge Village. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be inside Salon Sestra from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The reindeer will be outside.
Bidding ends on December 2 at noon.
Catalog https://bid.bunchauctions.com/auctions/4-72G36/premier-online-only-auction
Enjoy a glass of wine, bask in the warmth and beauty of the holiday season, and listen to the melodic sounds of live jazz December 4, 11, and 18 in the Visitor Center The Pavilion Restaurant will be open for guests to purchase dinner, wine, beer, fruit, and cheese. The Winterthur Bookstore will be open with a 10% discount offered after 6:00 pm. Members free. Jazz & Wine is included with Yuletide Tour general admission ticket. For those not purchasing a Yuletide general admission ticket, tickets are $10 for entry to Jazz & Wine.
December 4, 5:30–8:00 pm
Cartoon Christmas Trio
Help ring in the jazz series and welcome back Jeff Knoettner on piano, Jimmy Coleman on drums, and Rob Swanson on double bass violin. This trio presents the classic holiday jazz from cartoons, especially the music of Vince Guaraldi, composer of the "Peanuts" soundtracks. While enjoying the music, try a complimentary wine tasting by Colliers of Centreville, featuring some of their favorite reds and whites. ‘Tis the season!
Women’s Power Networking OPEN HOUSE!
When: Thursday, December 5th
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Where: Dr Jill Pagliei’s office (at Bianco Chiropractic next to Rita’s)
220 Wilmington - West Chester Pike
Chadds Ford, PA
484-840-9100
Holiday Critter Sale
Member Preview Sale
Thursday, December 5
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Public Sale
Thursday, December 5, 4:30–8 p.m.
Friday–Sunday, December 6–8, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
https://www.brandywine.org/museum/events/annual-critter-sale
All year long, the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Critter volunteers have been using their imaginations and unique talents to create thousands of ornaments for this annual holiday sale. Count on your favorites being available along with many new creations. Prices will range from $5 to $35, with specialty items from $50 to $250. These mission-aligned, handcrafted and environmentally friendly ornaments always make distinctive gifts, and most importantly they benefit the Volunteers’ Purchase Fund, and Art Education & Programming!
Children are invited to wear their pajamas as they delight in the tale of The Polar Express and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies from 7 to 8 p.m at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for guests to visit the Brandywine Railroad and enjoy the holiday tree displays.
Holiday Critter Sale
Member Preview Sale
Thursday, December 5
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Public Sale
Thursday, December 5, 4:30–8 p.m.
Friday–Sunday, December 6–8, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
https://www.brandywine.org/museum/events/annual-critter-sale
All year long, the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Critter volunteers have been using their imaginations and unique talents to create thousands of ornaments for this annual holiday sale. Count on your favorites being available along with many new creations. Prices will range from $5 to $35, with specialty items from $50 to $250. These mission-aligned, handcrafted and environmentally friendly ornaments always make distinctive gifts, and most importantly they benefit the Volunteers’ Purchase Fund, and Art Education & Programming!
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
All aboard! Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit with the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s train display. Discover how the extensive layout is created and the complicated multitasking it takes to keep everything running. This before-hours event includes a private viewing of the trains in action with Brandywine Railroad engineers, special activities for the youngest train fans, and a continental breakfast (including assorted pastries, yogurt, granola, fruit, coffee, milk and juice) in the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Millstone Café. Children will receive a Brandywine Railroad souvenir; ages 3 and older accompanied by an adult are welcome. This event repeats on Saturday, Dec 14th, 2019
Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennett Square
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Saturday, December 7, 2019 (1 Session only)
Hot Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m.
Workshop follows and ends at noon
Create your own centerpiece from fresh greens and accessories!
Participants will receive a container (or you can bring your own), assorted fresh greens, and lots of new accessories to embellish their creation. Bring garden gloves and clippers.
Garden Club members will be available for consultation.
Since our Club no longer will be holding our annual greens sale, there will be a limited number of specialty items, including wreaths, baskets, etc for sale at the workshop. All material is fresh and collected by Club members!
$40 per person
Space Limited to 30 participants
Episcopal Church of the Advent, Rt. 82, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Bring clippers and gloves
Name _______________________________________________________
Address______________________________________
Phone #_________________ E-mail_______________________________
Check #______ Amount__________
Make check payable to: Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennett Square
Mail to: Carol Taylor, 1101 Glenside Road, Downingtown, PA 19335-3609,
[email protected] Phone: 610-269-7827
Visit our historic houses decorated for the season as we celebrate the Christmas spirit! Experience the culinary history of colonial America. Sample beverages along with sweet and savory foods from original 18th century recipes. Tours include the John Chads House, the Springhouse and, the Barns-Brinton House. For more information visit our website.
$15/person - Advance sales until December 1st
$20/person at the door.
Purchase tickets online or at visitor center
Friends Association is proud to announce A. Marinelli & Sons as the presenting sponsor of their fundraising event, the West Chester Charity Ball.
“A Night Under the Stars is an inspiring and fun-filled evening to raise funds for children and their families experiencing housing instability in our community,” said Jennifer Lopez, Executive Director of Friends Association. “Beyond their sponsorship, A. Marinelli & Sons have become family at Friends; they actively demonstrate compassion in action throughout the year. The committee, staff, board of directors, and many generous volunteers have been working hard to create this magical event that that allows us to continue to ensure a bright future for Friends Association children and families for years to come.”
In 2018, the Charity Ball’s fundraising efforts helped support 210 children from 92 families, a feat that would not have been possible without the generosity of sponsors and guests of last year’s Charity Ball.
“A. Marinelli & Sons is thrilled for the continued partnership with Friends Association and to share in this long-time event that is both rich with the tradition of Friends Association and uniquely Chester County,” Andrew Marinelli said.
“The lesson our parents taught us that if you have the ability to help someone you should” Anna Marinelli remarked, “we all need to remind ourselves that, as a community, it is really important to look out for one other- you never know what situation you may find yourself in someday.”
This year’s West Chester Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the West Chester Country Club. It marks the 31st year for the event.
Claudia Hutter and Pat Kimmel are serving as the 2019 Co-Chairs of the West Chester Charity Ball Committee.
The committee has chosen A Night Under the Stars as the theme for this year’s ball. The night will kick-off with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM. Guests will then enjoy dinner and dancing with The Group Therapy Band.
The proceeds from West Chester Charity Ball, Friends Association’s largest fundraiser, have helped thousands of families during the past three decades. To purchase tickets, sponsorships or to donate to Friends Association directly contact Robin Meixner at [email protected].
Kennett Symphony
Saturday, December 7, 2019 • 7:30pm
Auditorium, Rustin High School
1100 Shiloh Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
Michael Hall, Conductor
Chester County Choral Society, Gary P. Garletts, Artistic Director and Conductor
Featuring festive favorites, a full chorus from the Chester County Choral Society, and a lively sing-along, our holiday concert is one of the most popular concerts of the year—perfect for all ages looking to get into the spirit of the season.
PROGRAM:
Williams – Merry Christmas from Home Alone
Strommen – There’s Christmas in the Air
Rutter -What Sweeter Music
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker: Trepak; Arabian; Waltz of the Flowers
Shaw and Bennett – Many Moods of Christmas
Wendel – A Chanukah Overture
Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Wendel – An Evergreen Christmas
Arr Hayman – Carol of the Bells
Arr Chase – Christmas Favorites
Handel – Hallelujah Chorus
Finnegan – Sing a Long
Arr Fry – We wish you a Merry Christmas
TICKETS
Adults – $58, $50 in advance; $63, $55 day of concert
Students up to age 18 – $10
$6 order fee, per order
The Delaware County Symphony under the baton of guest conductor Terry Guidetti opens the concert with the ever popular Symphony No. 2, "Little Russian" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in a work which captures the unique imagination of Russian romanticism. The concert continues with a sparkling performance of the assertive and delightful Trumpet Concerto by Alexander Arutiunian performed by guest soloist Barbara Prugh. The concert concludes with a musical journey into the enduring beauty and sensuous sounds of the Nutcracker - Suite, Pas de Deux, Finale/Apotheosis by Tchaikovsky. All are invited to a free pre-concert conversation by Dr. C. Michael Kelly from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the McNichol Room.
Enjoy a relaxed morning out with your little one at the Brandywine River Museum of Art while engaging with art in the galleries. This guided tour is designed especially for adults accompanied by babies. Stroller Tours are offered once a month, each with a different theme.
WHAT: Former FBI profiler and author Jim Fitzgerald will present the third lecture in the Wilmington University Criminal Justice Institute’s True Crime Series. Fitzgerald will detail his role in the hunt for the notorious Unabomber, his significant contributions to the murder investigation of child beauty JonBenet Ramsey, the D.C. Sniper and the anthrax postal terror attacks.
Seating is limited and all attendees are asked to register for this FREE event. Click the “Register Now” button at wilmu.edu/CJI.
WHEN: December 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Doubletree by Hilton 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware
WHO: Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald, author of “A Journey to the Center of the Mind,” gained international recognition for his profiling and forensic contributions to the high-profile hunt for domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, a.k.a the Unabomber. He was also involved in the murder investigation of JonBenet Ramsey as well as the D.C. Sniper case and the postal anthrax terror attacks. Fitzgerald’s work as an FBI profiler and forensic linguistics expert on the 17-year case of the Unabomber was featured in the Discovery Channel’s mini-series Manhunt: Unabomber, which aired in August of 2017.
Fitzgerald retired as an FBI supervisory special agent in 2007 remains active in both profiling and linguistics through his own consulting company, James R. Fitzgerald Associates, LLC. He was one of several renowned experts on CBS television’s September 2016 documentary series The Case of: Jon Benet Ramsey and was also a featured expert on Oxygen Network’s The Case of: Caylee Anthony. He was one of two technical advisers for CBS-TV’s Criminal Minds and Fox TV’s Sleepy Hollow. Fitzgerald was also executive producer and co-host of A & E’s Killer Profile. He is currently working on the completion of his 4-part memoir, A Journey to the Center of the Mind, which covers his early law enforcement career through his 20 years of service with the FBI. Book IV, the final book of the series, is scheduled for publication in 2020.
Fitzgerald is an adjunct professor at both Hofstra University in New York and Richard Stockton University in New Jersey. He also lectures at universities and other institutions nationally and internationally. He received his undergraduate degree in Law Enforcement and Corrections from Penn State University. He holds a Master of Science degree in Human Organizational Science from Villanova University, and a Master of Science degree in Linguistics from Georgetown University.
Enjoy a glass of wine, bask in the warmth and beauty of the holiday season, and listen to the melodic sounds of live jazz December 4, 11, and 18 in the Visitor Center. The Pavilion Restaurant will be open for guests to purchase a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts, cheese and fruit, and don’t miss the opportunity to sample some delicious appetizers from 6:00 to 6:30 pm! The Winterthur Bookstore will be open with a 10% discount offered after 6:00 pm. Members free. Jazz & Wine is included with Yuletide Tour general admission ticket. For those not purchasing a Yuletide general admission ticket, tickets are $10 for entry to Jazz & Wine.
December 11, 5:30–8:00 pm
The Tony Smith Trio
The Tony Smith Trio features Wilmington's own Tony Smith on trumpet, Bill Dilks on organ, Alvin Alexander on saxophone, and Wayne Morgan on drums. This group of amazing musicians perform an array of musical styles ranging from the blues to swing to bebop to "back to the roots" soul, and of course, holiday music. While here, don’t miss complimentary cocktail tastings from Stateside Vodka, offering samples of festive holiday spirits to try!
December Holiday Party
December 11 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us at La Fava Restaurant & Bar for our annual Holiday Party – Fun, Food & Live Music
Price
$65 per person for BPA Members, spouses or significant other
$75 per person for non-members
Reservations are mandatory and must be paid in advance
You must reserve quickly before it is sold out!
Reservations are confirmed once payment is received.
Event registration closes at 50 prepaid confirmed registrants!
RSVP & Pay today using one of two methods
1) Pay online:
$65 MEMBERS REGISTRATION (click below & add to cart)
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9F776Q5C75RNL
$75 NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION (click below & add to cart)
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=FK4X5EFZXX53A
2) Mail Check to: BPA P.O. Box 1105, Concordville, PA 19331
Details
6 pm cocktails – 1 drink with paid attendance, Cash bar to follow
7 pm buffet dinner; Gluten-free options and Vegan meal available, please advise restaurant of any dietary restrictions via email to Kim McCann at: LaFava Restaurant; lafavaglenmills–[email protected]
Raffle
Please bring one basket or gift card per business for the raffle* *Suggested value $50 to be raffled off.
Menu
Passed Hor d’Oeuvres
3-4 Chef’s seasonal selection
Dinner Buffet
Poached Pear Salad | Field Greens, Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Limoncello Dressing
Whole Roasted Deconstructed Chicken | Rosemary, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil
Red Snapper | Roasted Fennel, Caper, Tomato & Seafood Emulsion
Eggplant Rollatini | Spinach, Mozarella, Ricotta, San Marzano Tomato
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes | Rosemary & Garlic
Rigatoni Pomodoro
Carving Station
Prime Rib | Natural Jus, Horseradish Crema
Dessert | choice of
New York Style Cheesecake | Seasonal Accoutrements
Lemon Sorbetto | Gluten Free
A Brandywine River Museum of Art tradition for more than four decades, the Children’s Christmas Party is one of the season’s highlights. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy holiday entertainment, costumed characters, face painting, model trains, trees adorned with hundreds of “critter” ornaments and Cookie Land!
The sound of bells means that it is time for the holidays! In this hands-on program, children will learn how to create harmony and melody using bells, pan drum, and a glockenspiel.
Presented by Music Play Patrol (Ages 1-7)