In a tour designed specifically for artists, follow one of the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s guides—who is also a professional painter—and take a deeper look at select works of art. Discover and unpack the choices that artists make in their media, composition, color and more in an interactive, critique-style tour. Practicing artists and non-artists alike will enjoy exploring the many layers of the artistic process.
Each year, Scots from all over the world gather in the dark days of winter for a traditional evening meal and a joyous celebration to commemorate the birthday of one of their favorite sons, Robert Burns. The Brandywine Burns Supper consists of a hearty meal of traditional Scottish fare, including haggis and a tasting selection of a Belhaven ale and three single malt whiskies. A bagpiper will perform stirring Scottish music to accompany the haggis as it is brought to the table, followed by an authentic Scottish rendition of the “Address to a Haggis.” Throughout the meal, enjoy single malt whisky tastings carefully paired with each delicious course.
Born on January 25, 1759, on a tenant farm, Robert Burns captured the imagination and spirit of the Scottish people with his prose and poetry. He was lionized during his lifetime all over his native land. A few years after his untimely death at 37, his friends began to gather on his birthday for a meal and to toast to his “immortal memory.” The tradition has continued for over 200 years and spread to every country where Scots have settled.
The Museum galleries will be open for an hour before dinner for guests to enjoy the collections and view three N. C. Wyeth paintings used to illustrate The Scottish Chiefs, the classic novel recounting the life of Scottish patriarch William Wallace—who was made famous by the Hollywood blockbuster “Braveheart”—and Scotland’s fight for Independence.
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited-Concordville are teaming up to explore the wonderful world of bird life. Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology.
Families and beginners are welcome!
STEMtastic Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays, January 18, 19, 25, 26, and February 1 & 2 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, January 20 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you heard the buzz about Hagley's STEMtastic Weekends? Beginning Saturday, January 18, there will be three weekends of fun with a robotics and coding theme. New hands-on activities and special guests will be featured each day. You can build one of these friendly Buzz Bots during the first STEMtastic Weekend. Children will get the chance to view demonstrations from local robotics teams, dismantle electronics to discover what makes them work, and use their creativity to make their own invention. Join STEMtastic Weekends on the second floor of Hagley's Visitor Center.
Free for Hagley members.
Hagley Museum
200 Hagley Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival, the largest in the tri-state region, will be held Jan. 26 at a new location - Unionville High School. The Festival raises funds for United Way of Southern Chester County. Tickets are on sale now at www.KennettChocolate.org. VIP ticket holders gain early entrance at noon. General admission opens at 1PM. Additional tasting tickets are available. Parking is free at our new location. The enormously popular “Year of Living Chocolate!” raffle is back! At $10/ticket or $20/3, you can be entered in a raffle to win a chocolate dessert monthly from different area bakers and chocolatiers starting in March of 2020. The raffle winner is announced on Valentine’s Day 2020. Raffle tickets are available online through the ticketing store as well as being sold at the Festival.
Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30, to hear stories, sing songs, play games, and more with Señora Mercedes during Storytime in Español!
For ages 1+
An hour long free play session with a set of wooden blocks of people, vehicles, and animals. Kids will have the freedom to build and play as they wish.
(Ages 2-5 years)
Come in to dance, play, and hear a story! For ages 18 months- 5 years
Come to hear some stories, sing some songs, and have fun! (ages 3-5 years)
Exhibit runs from 2/1/2020 until 6/14/2020
STEMtastic Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays, January 18, 19, 25, 26, and February 1 & 2 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, January 20 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you heard the buzz about Hagley's STEMtastic Weekends? Beginning Saturday, January 18, there will be three weekends of fun with a robotics and coding theme. New hands-on activities and special guests will be featured each day. You can build one of these friendly Buzz Bots during the first STEMtastic Weekend. Children will get the chance to view demonstrations from local robotics teams, dismantle electronics to discover what makes them work, and use their creativity to make their own invention. Join STEMtastic Weekends on the second floor of Hagley's Visitor Center.
Free for Hagley members.
Hagley Museum
200 Hagley Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
Join us each week and experience exceptional networking, guest speakers, workshops, and member promotionals. Membership to INP is free, as are all of our weekly meetings. There are no attendance or referral requirements and we do NOT limit our attendance by industry. We want you to feel welcome on your first visit. While we foster a relaxed atmosphere, we are a professional group and expect you to be polite, welcoming and ethical in your interactions with others. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30, to hear stories, sing songs, play games, and more with Señora Mercedes during Storytime in Español!
For ages 1+
An hour long free play session with a set of wooden blocks of people, vehicles, and animals. Kids will have the freedom to build and play as they wish.
(Ages 2-5 years)
Come to hear some stories, sing some songs, and have fun! (ages 3-5 years)
Original members of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first African American military pilots, along with other members of the unit such as ground crew and nurses, visit West Chester University to celebrate the release of the book Tuskegee in Philadelphia: Rising to the Challenge, in which they are featured. They’ll talk about their service, segregation in the military and at home, and their post-war civilian lives before signing copies of the book. A brief film, honor ceremony, and display of personal and chapter artifacts are part of the event.
Free and open to the public.
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building at the intersection of High Street and University Avenue.
2020 'Paint Out Chadds Ford' Plein Air Event
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting its 12th annual Plein Air art event from February 6th though 8th. During each day, Mid-Atlantic artists will brave the chilly weather and paint scenes around the Brandywine Valley.
On Saturday, they will frame the 'still wet' paintings and hang them in the Visitor Center exhibit and meeting rooms. That evening from 6pm - 8pm, the Society will host a special Artist Reception where guests can meet the artists, discuss their creations and purchase the artwork. Light refreshments, wine and beer are being served. Artwork will be on display and available for purchase through March 14th, 2019.
For more information, or to apply as an artist click HERE
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting its 12th annual Plein Air art event from February 6th though 8th. During each day, Mid-Atlantic artists will brave the chilly weather and paint scenes around the Brandywine Valley.
On Saturday, they will frame the 'still wet' paintings and hang them in the Visitor Center exhibit and meeting rooms. That evening from 6pm - 8pm, the Society will host a special Artist Reception where guests can meet the artists, discuss their creations and purchase the artwork. Light refreshments, wine and beer are being served. Artwork will be on display and available for purchase through March 14th, 2019.
Seven-Week Course: Christianity Explored
Who: Whether you're religious, irreligious or undecided, Christianity Explored is a place to explore the big questions of life while also reflecting on what Christianity is all about. Who is Jesus? What did he do? Why does it matter?
What: With a relaxed environment, we’ll begin each week with a dinner for participants and their children. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible; you can be religious or irreligious. Also, you won’t be asked to sing, pray, or read out loud. And you can ask any question you want! Plus, childcare is provided each week
Where: Hosted at the Darlington Arts Center (977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA)
When: The following Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
- February 9: Good news
- February 16: Identity
- February 23: Sin
- March 1: The cross
- March 8: Resurrection
- March 15: Grace
- March 22: Come and die
How: Register or learn more at https://explorehopechurch.org/christianity-explored or call (484) 589-0464.
Food historian Marc Meltonville will give a talk titled, “Hearth to Home: A History of the English Kitchen,” in which he will discuss how the kitchen as we know it developed and evolved overtime. This talk will kick off the 2020 Newlin Series, offering in-depth looks at topics related to the theme of historic foodways.
$6 members/$10 non-members. Pre-registration is suggested. Call the site at 610-459-2359 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot.
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held offsite in the parish hall at St. John's Episcopal Church, 576 Concord R., Glen Mills, PA 19342.