Nov
17
Wed
WCU 150: History and Heritage @ West Chester University Libraries Special Collection
Nov 17 @ 19:00 – 20:00

Wednesday, 11/17/21, at 7PM | REGISTER »
University Libraries Special Collections holds many unique treasures, including hundreds of rare and culturally significant items. It also maintains a rich and ever-growing collection of items documenting the university's 150-year history. Many of these are in our special sesquicentennial exhibition, WCU 150: History and Heritage. Take a tour of the exhibition with museum director Michael A. Di Giovine and student co-curators, then join Special Collections librarian, Ron McColl, on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look “inside the vault,” where he will show some of the rarest and most valuable pieces in the collection and discuss his process of caring for these important artifacts.

Here's the link for registration: https://www.wcualumni.org/eventscalendar?cid=2&ceid=955&cerid=0&cdt=11%2f17%2f2021

 

Nov
18
Thu
Jazz Worlds Collide At The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center As It Presents A Beautiful Mosaic Of Music With “More Than Just Your Jazz Standards” @ Uptown! Knauer PAC
Nov 18 @ 19:00

Featuring Renowned Singers Sara Michaels & Sharon Sables, Two Generations Of Jazz Will Perform Re-Imagined Songs Ranging From Rock And Pop To Classic Jazz and Even A Few Originals

Two Jazz vocalists, two generations of music, and two very different sounds are coming together for ONE night of unforgettable music at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) on Thursday, November 18 at 7 PM. Sound too good to be true? Not when it’s a special evening with esteemed singers Sara Michaels & Sharon Sables performing “More Than Just Your Jazz Standards.”

 

For one night only, these two sirens will join forces to collaborate on songs by Gladys Knight, The Beatles, James Taylor, Cindy Lauper, Carole King, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder, as well as jazz classics by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Edith Piaf, Louis Armstrong, and more. However, before their dual performance, each will be treating the audience to an exclusive solo performance featuring original music from her respected latest collection of music, including Michael’s critically-acclaimed hit “Hard Winter” (2021) and Sables’ beloved album Love Evermore.

 

Sables, who found herself immersed in the teen pop world as a young recording artist for LaFace/Arista records in Atlanta at the age of 17, has recorded with, and for, many of the era’s pop/R&B heavyweights such as Pink, Babyface, Mandy Moore and Boyz II Men. Now, she incorporates her pop influences into her jazz performances and is recognized as one of the region’s most respected interpreters of song with sold-out appearances throughout the East Coast.

 

Influenced by Sable to go beyond her jazz standard repertoire, which can be heard at Uptown’s “The Jazz Cocktail Hour” where she is the host, Michaels says,

 

“We are two different generations, with two very different styles and sounds to our voices. Sables’ voice is pitch perfect; sweet and clear with delicate dynamics and quite intoxicating. Whereas my voice has a soulful, gutsy style with a rich, lower range that is quite a contrast from Sables. Both can tell a story in song so differently, and when we sing together it's oh so fun!”

 

Performing alongside Sable and Michaels will be The Terry Klinefelter Quintet, featuring WCU’s Dr. Terry Klinefelter on piano, Jazz Guitarist, Arranger, and Producer E. Shawn Qaissaunee (Stevie Wonder, Broadway’s Greg Riley) and Philadelphia’s most sought-after drummer Harry “Butch” Reed.

 

“More Than Just Your Jazz Standards” is just one of many exciting upcoming performances and events at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in November. Others include Max Weinberg’s Jukebox (Nov. 20); the Linda Ronstadt Experience (Nov. 21), and more.

 

Tickets for Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center: More Than Just Your Jazz Standards can be purchased here: https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/2660

 

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.

 

About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Centerfeatures world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film, and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.

Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.

Nov
19
Fri
Meditative Mandalas @ Rockdale Art Center
Nov 19 @ 18:30 – 20:30

Rockdale Art Studio Presents Meditative Mandalas.  Choose to join this in-person, monthly class. Local artist Erika Matyok will lead you in creating a mandala on paper using a meditative process. Receive guidance through the drawing process, but also incorporate relaxation and meditative aspects into your artwork. Choose from different sizes and color papers, or choose to make note cards.  Using a variety of artist pens, markers, and colored pencils. All supplies are included. A wonderful way to relax and get creative!

 

Mandala drawing

Nov
20
Sat
Farm Christmas Market
Nov 20 @ 10:00 – Nov 21 @ 16:00
Experience a Farm Christmas Market on Nov. 20 & 21 at Thornbury Farm.  Live Christmas music, Santa, Fresh cut trees for sale, vendors with local crafts  10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.
Join us on this historic farm for live Christmas music, Santa Clause, great local gift vendors, farm animals, campfire, and warm greetings from our family to yours.
Have your picture taken with Santa! We will have fresh-cut Christmas trees and goodies in the farm market.
We will also have time for well-behaved animals to get pictures with Santa Sunday from 10- a.m. to noon.
Terrific Teens Art Club: Contemporary Quilts @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 20 @ 10:00 – 12:00

Try your hand at different materials and techniques during this introductory art class for teens. No experience required! Interesting museum objects and the Winterthur landscape will inspire artwork that reflects your unique creative spirit. All materials are provided, just bring an open mind!

Put a spin on traditional quilts by creating a version using paper and acrylic paints on canvas.

Registration required. $100; $75 for Winterthur and DMNH members. 

Yuletide at Winterthur @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 20 2021 @ 10:00 – Jan 2 2022 @ 16:00

Celebrate the season with a one-of-a-kind holiday experience. The Yuletide tour at Winterthur showcases rooms in Henry Francis du Pont’s former home decorated in full holiday splendor, including specialty decorated trees that celebrate the garden, and du Pont family traditions. The displays are inspired by the traditions and festivities of the season as enjoyed by H. F. du Pont and his family.

Special holiday programs throughout the season include Wonderful Wednesdays in December, evening events featuring live jazz performances, caroling, and workshops. In addition to the Wednesday evening festivities, visitors can enjoy a live one-man performance of A Christmas Carol by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, wine and cocktail tastings, and family events with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

Visit our galleries to see a magical 18-room dollhouse as well as our newest exhibitions, Outside In: Nature-Inspired Design at WinterthurLady of the House, Ruth Wales du PontTransformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur; and Bearing Witness.

Included with admission. Open New Year’s Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Heron Crest Studios Art Along the Creek @ Heron Crest Studio
Nov 20 @ 11:00 – 17:00

Fine Art Show and Sale.  Over thirty fine artists exhibiting and selling art from a variety of media.

Candlelight Concert @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 20 @ 17:00 – 18:00

Enjoy the jazz stylings of Sharon Sable and E. Shawn Qaissaunee made extra special by the glow of candlelight. $15; $10 Winterthur and DMNH members; $10 students ages 12–18. 

Juke Box Hero: Iconic Drummer & Late-Night TV Band Leader Max Weinberg Heads To Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center With His Night Of Music Revelry @ Uptown! Knauer PAC
Nov 20 @ 20:00

The Former Drummer For Ringo Starr & Bruce Springsteen's E. Street Band Invites The Audience To Pick The Set List – In Real Time – And Sing Along With His Band Jukebox

 

Legendary drummer Max Weinberg, who is best known for providing the backbeat to such iconic bands as Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and Bruce Springsteen's E. Street Band, as well as serving as the band leader for all three of Conan O'Brien’s late-night shows, is bringing his famed, rollicking Jukebox ensemble to the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) on Saturday, November 20 at 8 PM.

 

Hailed as a “party” rather than a “performance” by the countless fans and critics who have laid witness to the heralded hootenanny, Weinberg and his four-piece band literally immerse the audience in the show by inviting them to choose the set list – in real time – from a lexicon of over 300 classic songs that are broadcast on a video screen inside the venue. Songs range from the Rolling Stones and The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen, Steppenwolf, and many more and fan participation is, of course, highly-encouraged.

 

“In all of my years in the music business, I have never seen a show quite like Max’s Jukebox,” said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “His performances take audiences to a new level of enjoyment; he’s absolutely magnetizing.”

 

Weinberg has been in the music industry for close to six decades and has stayed at the top of the nation’s radar for much of this time. Weinberg performed in bands such as Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and Fire Inc., but is mostly remembered as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band as well as the bandleader for Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.

 

He formed Jukebox in 2015 with one goal in mind. To create a truly interactive experience, where he could invite the audience to create the set list, in real time, and he and his four-piece group would play songs from the glory days of rock n’ roll.

 

Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is just one of many exciting upcoming performances and events at the Uptown! Performing Arts Center in November. Others include More Than Just Your Jazz Standards (Nov. 18), the Linda Ronstadt Experience (Nov. 21), The Rocketeer (Nov. 22), Bacon Gives Back(Nov. 27) and more.

 

Tickets for Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox can be purchased here: https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/122

 

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.

 

About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Centerfeatures world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film, and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.

Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.

 

 

 

 

Max Weinberg Heads To Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center With His Night Of Music Revelry @ Uptown! Knauer PAC
Nov 20 @ 20:00

The Former Drummer For Ringo Starr & Bruce Springsteen's E. Street Band Invites The Audience To Pick The Set List – In Real Time – And Sing Along With His Band Jukebox

 

Legendary drummer Max Weinberg, who is best known for providing the backbeat to such iconic bands as Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and Bruce Springsteen's E. Street Band, as well as serving as the band leader for all three of Conan O'Brien’s late-night shows, is bringing his famed, rollicking Jukebox ensemble to the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) on Saturday, November 20 at 8 PM.

 

Hailed as a “party” rather than a “performance” by the countless fans and critics who have laid witness to the heralded hootenanny, Weinberg and his four-piece band literally immerse the audience in the show by inviting them to choose the set list – in real time – from a lexicon of over 300 classic songs that are broadcast on a video screen inside the venue. Songs range from the Rolling Stones and The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen, Steppenwolf, and many more and fan participation is, of course, highly-encouraged.

 

“In all of my years in the music business, I have never seen a show quite like Max’s Jukebox,” said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “His performances take audiences to a new level of enjoyment; he’s absolutely magnetizing.”

 

Weinberg has been in the music industry for close to six decades and has stayed at the top of the nation’s radar for much of this time. Weinberg performed in bands such as Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and Fire Inc., but is mostly remembered as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band as well as the bandleader for Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.

 

He formed Jukebox in 2015 with one goal in mind. To create a truly interactive experience, where he could invite the audience to create the set list, in real time, and he and his four-piece group would play songs from the glory days of rock n’ roll.

 

Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is just one of many exciting upcoming performances and events at the Uptown! Performing Arts Center in November. Others include More Than Just Your Jazz Standards (Nov. 18), the Linda Ronstadt Experience (Nov. 21), The Rocketeer (Nov. 22), Bacon Gives Back(Nov. 27) and more.

 

Tickets for Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox can be purchased here: https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/122

 

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.

 

About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Centerfeatures world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film, and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.

Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.

 

 

 

 

Nov
21
Sun
One Step at a Time: Follow the Path to Better Health with a Plant-Based Diet
Nov 21 @ 09:00 – 17:00

One Step at a Time: Follow the Path to Better Health with a Plant-Based Diet offers a clear path to achieve better physical, emotional, mental, social, and environmental health naturally through macrobiotics, a system of holistic principles and dynamic practices that guides choices in lifestyle and a plant-based, whole foods diet.

You’ll gain access to the latest information, nutritional insights, recipes, menus and demonstrations, and get answers to your questions. With a dozen sessions over two days, the conference is relevant whether you are looking for ideas on how to get started or are a longtime practitioner, with presentations from leading educators including:

Sat., 11/20, 2:50 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

The Spiritual Benefits of Plant-Based Cooking

Plant-based eating can support our bodies, while also conserving resources and leaving a lighter carbon footprint on the planet. But can it help us in other ways? Come to this fun, energized and mind-opening class to explore some answers and, perhaps, pose entirely new questions!

Jessica Porter, author of The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics, has been practicing macrobiotics for more than thirty years. She previously managed the Way to Health Program at the Kushi Institute and has worked as a private whole foods chef.

Sat., 11/20, 3:50 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Unveiling Our True Infinite Nature

All of humanity’s problems are based on ignorance of our infinite nature. The key to seeing our true nature is in understanding what George Ohsawa referred to as “real thinking.” Join Norio and delve into discovering what it means to be human.

Norio Kushi was born in New York City, the second of five children to Michio and Aveline Kushi. He shares the insights into the human tapestry into which we’re born and how one may naturally and effortlessly experience our true nature.

Sun., 11/21, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Salt & Oil, Friend or Foe?: An Epidemiologist’s Perspective on Diet and Health

Salt, oil, and many other healthful foods have been under attack. Many are following the SOS free approach, which includes eliminating salt and oil entirely, but what does the science say? Find out in this insightful lecture!

Larry H. Kushi, ScD, Director of Scientific Policy at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, is internationally recognized for his expertise in nutritional epidemiology. Dr. Kushi’s research interests focus on the roles of diet and nutrition in the etiology of coronary artery disease and breast and other cancers.

Cost:

Two Days:           11/20 and 11/21              $150

Single Day:          11/20  or  11/21                 $75

Discounts are available for college students, seniors, medical professionals, teachers, and the military. Email [email protected] and include your name, contact info, proof of status, and a paragraph about why this discount would be important.

College student discounted cost:

Two Days:           11/20 and 11/21           $49

Seniorsmedical professionalsteachers, and military members discounted cost:

Two Days:           11/20 and 11/21           $135

A full recording will be available following the event for any sessions that may be missed; the recording may also be purchased at https://shimacrobiotics.org/calendar/shis-2nd-annual-fall-macrobiotic-conference-online/. For more information, call 215-238-9212, email [email protected], or visit https://shimacrobiotics.org/.

About SHI Macrobiotics

The SHI Macrobiotics mission is to educate and empower individuals to create their own lasting health through diet and lifestyle practices. SHI’s faculty includes Denny and Susan Waxman, who have been teaching, counseling and living macrobiotic lifestyles for many decades, using their knowledge and expertise to educate and help thousands across the globe live healthy, happy lives.

Heron Crest Studios Art Along the Creek @ Heron Crest Studio
Nov 21 @ 11:00 – 17:00

Fine Art Show and Sale.  Over thirty fine artists exhibiting and selling art from a variety of media.

Wine through Winterthur: Walking Wine Tasting @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 21 @ 13:00 – 17:00

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season fireside with a walking wine tasting. Take a journey through Winterthur’s forest in the crisp late-fall air. Conclude your walk and warm up with live music by The Midnighters, a sweet treat, and a glass of mulled wine.

This is an outdoor walking event in the garden, weather permitting. Rain date: November 28. Reservations required. Register by November 16. $40; $35 for Winterthur and DMNH members. Includes three tastings of wine, one glass of mulled wine, and a sweet treat. $15 for designated driver and ages 16-20 (includes sweet treat and non-alcoholic beverages). Free for ages 15 and under (no  food or drink included). Tickets are non-refundable within five days of the event and may not be exchanged for another date and time. This includes the original date and rain date. 

It’s So Easy To Fall In Love With The Linda Ronstadt Experience At Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center @ Uptown! Knauer PAC
Nov 21 @ 15:00

American Idol Finalist Tristan McIntosh Will Be Taking The Stage For A Fully-Immersive Performance Of Beloved, 11-Time Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Linda Ronstadt’s Greatest Hits

With 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy Of County Awards, an Emmy and an ALMA Award, few artists will ever come close to the iconic status that singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt has earned. Which is why, on Sunday,November 21 at 3 PM, the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) will be honoring the now retired icon with a special performance by The Linda Ronstadt Experience.

 

Featuring acclaimed Lead Vocalist Tristan McIntosh, a finalist in American Idol 2016, The Linda Ronstadt Experience recreates Ronstadt’s greatest hits over numerous genres – folk, rock, country, jazz standards, opera and even Latin. Ronstadt and her band’s ability to cover several genres of song with the same profound, heartbreakingly beautiful melody is what made her stand out as a performer, and The Linda Ronstadt Experience’s ability to emulate this talent makes them a one-of-a-kind tribute to a legendary artist.

 

McIntosh brings formidable vocals and a passion for singing to every performance, reinvigorating each song for the 21stcentury. After completing her run as a finalist in American Idol 2016, McIntosh found her home with the Linda Ronstadt Experience and became the final piece of the puzzle for its members. With a fiercely diverse portfolio and the talent for enthralling audiences, McIntosh tells a story with Ronstadt’s lyrics and bridges a gap between generations bringing the full-bodied vocals of the original performance to a modern era.

 

Among the members of The Ronstadt Experience band are Founder and Veteran Bassist Junior Cain, Drummer Doug Plavin, Producer, Songwriter and Sideman Adam Michael Rothberg on keyboards, guitars, and harmony vocals, and with Rothberg on guitar and harmony vocals is Bronson Bush.

 

In addition to Ronstadt’s own songs, the band’s set list includes songs that she wrote for, or co-wrote with, other artists such as Warren Zevon, Elvis Costello, The Eagles, Tom Petty, Jackson Brown and more.

 

“The Linda Ronstadt Experience will blow you away,”said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “They have all of the on-stage charisma and passion of Linda herself; I can’t wait for audiences to see what they bring to the stage.”

 

The Linda Ronstadt’s show is just one of many exciting upcoming performances and events at the Uptown! Performing Arts Center in November. Others include The Rocketeer (Nov. 22), Bacon Gives Back (Nov. 27); and finishing off November’s events is the Bottle Shock + Pre-Wine Teaser (Nov. 29).

 

Tickets for Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center: The Lisa Ronstadt Experience can be purchased here: https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/87

 

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.

 

About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Centerfeatures world class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film, and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.

Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.

 

 

Nov
23
Tue
Eclectic Variety Auction
Nov 23 @ 10:00

 

William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals

We welcome you back for open previews on Friday, November 19th and Monday, November 22nd from 10 AM - 4 PM

Pick-ups remain by appointment only

 

1 Hillman Drive, Chadds Ford PA  |  610.558.1800   |  [email protected] 

 

 

 

Nov
25
Thu
Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 25 all-day
Nov
26
Fri
Brandywine River Museum Re-opens
Nov 26 @ 09:30 – 16:30

All aboard! The Brandywine River Museum of Art reopens Friday, November 26, 2021, with the return of the Brandywine Railroad holiday train display and highlights from the permanent collection.

The Museum will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed on Christmas Day).

Timed tickets are now available for advance purchase. We can't wait to welcome you back!

Mixer Elixirs: Sparkle and Fizz @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 26 @ 17:00 – 19:00

Cheers to the weekend! What better way to wind down after a long week than with a seasonal palliative? Join us for Mixers & Elixirs, each held in a secret pop-up location on the Winterthur estate. See the storied grounds of Winterthur in a whole new way—with a featured cocktail, small bites, and live music

This month’s location is no secret, and will reveal itself in a new light, glowing for the holidays.

$35 per person (includes two cocktails of the month, small bites, live music, and garden access). $12 per designated driver and students ages 12-18 (includes one non-alcoholic beverage and small bites). Children under 12 are free. Admission only: $10 (includes live music and garden access, no food or beverage). Cash bar and concession snacks available. Limited seating will be available; bring blankets and chairs if you wish. This event includes some walking on uneven terrain and stairs. Tickets are non-refundable within five days of the event and may not be exchanged for another date and time. This includes the original date and rain date. 

Nov
27
Sat
Small Business Saturday
Nov 27 @ 11:00 – 17:00

Come support the ShopArt store at the Chester County Art Association and receive a 10% discount on all shop purchases.
Offer valid 11/27/21 only!

100 N. Bradford Ave.
West Chester , PA 19382, USA

Visit our website

Dec
1
Wed
Christmas in Miniature
Dec 1 @ 13:00 – 19:30

Stop by Barbara Moore Fine Art to see original artwork.....It is a great way to buy a unique Christmas Gift.

https://www.barbaramoorefineart.com/

Bruce Mowday Book Signing
Dec 1 @ 14:00 – 17:00

Bruce Mowday “Lafayette at Brandywine - Making of an American Hero”

Book signing  will be held from December 1 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Barbara Moore Fine Art in Chadds Ford

Wonderful Wednesdays @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 1 @ 17:00 – 21:00

Spend an evening enjoying the holidays at Winterthur. Tour the decorated mansion, toast marshmallows by the fire, savor a seasonal cocktail, listen to live jazz, choose a unique gift at our newly opened museum store, and sing along with carolers. Each evening features a different performer and special workshop. Includes Yuletide Tour, live jazz, and caroling. Food and drink available for purchase. Additional fee for workshops. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. House tours be reservation only, with limited capacity. Admission (no house tour) $10.

Jazz Performers:

December 1 Cartoon Christmas Trio

December 8 Tony Smith Quartet

December 15 Sharon and Shawn Trio

December 22 The Q Factor

December 29 The Greg Farnese Quartet

 

Dec
2
Thu
CFBA Holiday Celebration
Dec 2 @ 12:00
Dec
3
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Dec 3 @ 17:00
Dec
4
Sat
Curiosity Carnival: ‘Tis Better to Give @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Enjoy hands-on activities, informal chats, mini-tours, and demonstrations that celebrate the questions and conundrums that make us curious.

Ribbons, tags, boxes, and bags—catch the holiday spirit as we explore magnificent gifts from past and present. Try your hand at historic gift wrapping techniques, learn what gifts were at the top of everyone’s lists in centuries past, and make a perfect gift for a friend or loved one

Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. Curiosity Carnival is a drop-in program.

Master Craft: Three Rings, One Class! @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 4 @ 13:00 – 16:00

Learn three techniques for making unique, fashionable rings featuring stamped aluminum, wire, and beads.

Each ring can be made adjustable or fit to size. These one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry make a perfect holiday gift or wearable art for yourself. Materials provided. Registration required.

Call 800-448-3883 to register.

Dec
8
Wed
A Christmas Carol, Live! @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 8 @ 13:00 – 15:00

See Scrooge as you’ve never seen him before in this captivating, lively one-man show performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens. The timeless holiday classic comes to life as Gerald Dickens performs 26 characters himself with only a table, wing chair, and hat rack with him on stage. Experience this energetic, unique, and memorable rendition of the beloved holiday story that continues to delight audiences across the country and abroad. Advance tickets recommended. Performance only: $30; $25, Winterthur and DMNH members; $15, children under 12. Performance and general admission: $40; $20, children under 12.

December 8, 2021: 1pm
December 9, 2021: 1pm; 6pm

Wonderful Wednesdays @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 8 @ 17:00 – 21:00

Spend an evening enjoying the holidays at Winterthur. Tour the decorated mansion, toast marshmallows by the fire, savor a seasonal cocktail, listen to live jazz, choose a unique gift at our newly opened museum store, and sing along with carolers. Each evening features a different performer and special workshop. Includes Yuletide Tour, live jazz, and caroling. Food and drink available for purchase. Additional fee for workshops. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. House tours be reservation only, with limited capacity. Admission (no house tour) $10.

Jazz Performers:

December 1 Cartoon Christmas Trio

December 8 Tony Smith Quartet

December 15 Sharon and Shawn Trio

December 22 The Q Factor

December 29 The Greg Farnese Quartet

 

Dec
9
Thu
Meditative Mandalas @ Rockdale Art Center
Dec 9 @ 18:30 – 20:30

Rockdale Art Studio Presents Meditative Mandalas.  Choose to join this in-person, monthly class. Local artist Erika Matyok will lead you in creating a mandala on paper using a meditative process. Receive guidance through the drawing process, but also incorporate relaxation and meditative aspects into your artwork. Choose from different sizes and color papers, or choose to make note cards.  Using a variety of artist pens, markers, and colored pencils. All supplies are included. A wonderful way to relax and get creative!

 

Mandala drawing

Dec
10
Fri
Crafternoon: DIY Bottlebrush Trees @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 10 @ 10:00 – 15:00

Creatively connect with objects in the museum, garden, and library collections, while you chat with other craft enthusiasts. Each session pairs objects or themes represented at Winterthur with crafty inspiration. Every project is designed to be fun!

Whimsical bottle brush trees dot the Yuletide landscape. Learn how to make your own from a wide variety of materials and get a head start on creating your own festive forest.

Two Sessions:
10am-12pm or
1pm-3pm

Registration required. $20; $15 for Winterthur and DMNH members. Call 800.448.3883 to register.